The True Thousand Gold Possessions of the Myriad Realms Trading System

Ruan Mianmian had nothing to do and planned to watch the press conference, but then she received a call from Dean Zhou.

"The temperature-controlled fabric is ready for mass production? Great, but could we announce it at the game pod launch event? If you want to stagger the timing, that's fine too. I'll do a live stream about the temperature-controlled fabric before I leave. Okay, I understand your concerns, but don't worry too much."

After communicating with Dean Zhou for a while, Ruan Mianmian understood that Dean Zhou was worried that after everyone started cultivating immortality, some cultivators would make clothes, and the temperature-regulating fabric would not sell well. There was no need to worry about this at all. After all, if people in China did not buy this temperature-regulating fabric, people abroad would definitely buy it. That was a huge market.

Furthermore, even if one were to pursue immortality, it would be impossible for the entire population to participate from the outset.

Even if she can acquire many spirit stone veins in the next plane, the spiritual energy cannot suddenly burst forth and be so abundant that it is suitable for the entire nation to cultivate immortality. Therefore, only a portion of the people can be selected to cultivate immortality, and among these people, not many will be able to refine artifacts. As a result, constant temperature fabric is still in high demand.

After hanging up the phone, Ruan Mianmian continued watching the press conference.

The host of the press conference didn't waste any time, just said a few traditional opening remarks before introducing the virtual world of "virtual reality".

After the introduction, we will begin to introduce the mediums for entering virtual reality—the game pod and the helmet:

"Please look, everyone. To the left of the podium is the gaming pod, and to the right is the helmet. One is for lying down, and the other is for wearing on your head. You can use it lying down or sitting. This gaming pod has a health requirement; if your health falls below a certain level, you will be ejected. This is similar to the anti-addiction system used in games."

"Both the gaming pod and the helmet contain the most sophisticated data, capable of clearly identifying brain activity—something unparalleled on the market. And the price is commensurate with its technology. The gaming pod is priced at [price], and the helmet at [price]."

Many netizens, upon seeing this, let out a lament: "Too expensive, I can't afford it!"

However, many people said, "Although it's expensive, considering the new technology, the price is reasonable."

Haters immediately chimed in, mocking, "Haha, wasn't it said that this virtual reality fixed the bug that made the blacklist useless? We people on the blacklist say we can't afford it anyway, so it doesn't matter whether we're on the blacklist or not."

Many netizens who had argued with the haters were angry and were about to type out a barrage of insults when the host continued speaking:

"This is a virtual reality game for everyone, allowing people to play and shop in a virtual world in a realistic way. It is a benefit to the people during the country's rapid development. Therefore, the game pods and helmets will be subsidized by the government. You will only need to pay 10% of the original price! Note that this benefit is only available if you purchase the game using your social security card on the official website of the virtual reality game."

Netizens who had previously complained about the high price jumped for joy upon seeing this, typing with a smile: "A 90% discount is great! I can afford it at a 90% discount!"

"Even at a 10% discount, the gaming pod costs almost 100,000 yuan, which is definitely out of my reach. But the helmet is only 10,000 yuan at a 10% discount, so I can grit my teeth and buy it!"

"Actually, you can buy a gaming pod too. If the whole family pools their budget, it's a good idea to buy one. Anyway, there's an anti-addiction system, so everyone's online time is short, and you can just stagger your sessions."

"So here's the question: if everyone wants to use the internet during peak hours, how do you allocate it? Do you have to fight over it?"

"I have a question. Can I get a discount if I only purchased the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme? Many people in our rural area don't have social security; they only have the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme!"

The person in charge happened to mention this issue: "Given that some people in remote rural areas have only purchased the New Rural Cooperative Medical Scheme (NRCMS) and not social security, those who only purchased the NRCMS can still buy gaming pods or helmets. Since the purchase of the NRCMS is entered into the system, they can purchase it directly with their ID card without needing to show any additional proof."

"In principle, there are no purchase limits on gaming pods and helmets, but in order to allow more people to experience this national benefit, there will be a purchase limit in the early stages, with one pod per ID card."

"Please note that people on the national blacklist are not allowed to enter the virtual reality. To prevent these people from complaining after spending money, we have made it impossible for them to purchase game pods or helmets."

"After today's press conference, the game pods and helmets will be available for purchase. However, please note that the first public beta test will last for the next ten days. This first public beta test will only be open to users who registered on the holographic projection website in the early stages. Please be aware of this."

"Finally, the land within the virtual reality area belongs to the developers in principle, but netizens who legally purchased land in the early stages have the right to sell and rent it. The rental and sales prices are suggested by the system and the final transaction is implemented. Forced buying and selling is strictly prohibited!"

Some netizens were confused upon seeing this and began sending comments.

"What does this mean? This fake virtual reality can actually be sold for money?"

"No, who would buy a fake house?"

The people on the blacklist were being criticized by the spokesperson, and upon seeing this, they immediately became excited: "Hehehe, they claim it's a national welfare program, but in reality, it's just a way to make money."

"It's confirmed that they're ripping people off! It wasn't enough that they used flying cars, storage spaces, and mobile homes to swindle money from the rich before; now they're ripping off ordinary people too. This country is on the verge of collapse."

One netizen, who had already foreseen the situation, typed with a sneer: "Those haters should read more books. If you don't read, then talk less. Spouting nonsense like this exposes your lack of intelligence."

"The shops on the three major shopping platforms are all fake, and the skins in various games are also fake, just a string of numbers. But does that affect their ability to make money? No! By the same token, virtual real land and houses will not affect their ability to make money either."

"Playing and shopping in a virtual world while lying down is even more convenient than online shopping. This kind of virtual reality is definitely the main direction of leisure and entertainment in the future. I can't even imagine how much revenue would flow from buying land, building houses, and opening shops in such a place!"

"I'm sure those super-powerful businesses will definitely spend a lot of money to buy land and open stores to make their first fortune."

"Those netizens who registered on the holographic projection website early on, just wait to get your money. The spokesperson clearly stated that buying and selling is free, forced sales are prohibited, and they even helped with bidding and finalizing the transaction amount—all to protect your rights. In other words, the government is specifically giving money to these people because of their initial trust. The more I talk about it, the more heartbroken and regretful I become. I didn't register early on, so I'm not eligible to choose my location anymore, sob sob sob..."

As Heizi read through these analyses, his heart pounded with anxiety.

Although it seems absurd to sell fake land for money, just like the example given by that netizen, fake online stores and fake skins can be sold for money, so why can't land be sold?

What made them even more desperate was that this virtual reality explicitly stated that they were not allowed to log in!