Chapter 536: Chapter 536

In the courtyard of a villa in real life, Lin Yi and his friends sat in a glass room watching the large snowflakes fall outside. Ouyang Hao exhaled a breath, rubbed his hands together, and said:

"It’s only a few days until the New Year, time flies so fast, a year has just gone by like that."

"What’s up with the officials? The national war opens in three hours, and they’ve sprung this on us. I’ve only gotten halfway through the dungeon."

After almost a year of public beta, "Glory of the Gods" finally welcomed a world-wide server and the start of the [National War].

Compared to the quiet courtyard at the moment, the forums of major games worldwide must be the busiest and most lively right now.

Guo Shaojie, sipping a cup of hot coffee, said:

"What do you think this game’s update will bring besides opening national war and world dungeons? Anything else?"

Three hours before the opening of the national war, at exactly 9 o’clock.

For the first time since its opening, "Glory of the Gods" announced a server shutdown for updates.

Previously, any game upgrade was conducted directly while the game was running, having no impact on players.

But this time, the game officials suddenly announced a server shutdown for upgrades three hours before the opening.

This was really sudden, so sudden that every player in the game was caught off guard and hurriedly kicked offline.

Guo Shaojie continued:

"I think if it were just about updating these two things, there’s no need to shut down the servers, right? It’s way too strange."

Just then, Jiang Jiaying came over with a bowl of washed fruits:

"It’s rare to see you all sitting here chatting so leisurely at this hour."

While looking at the game forum news, Ouyang Hao casually picked up an apple and took a bite:

"I wish there could be more opportunities ."

Zhan Tianpeng accepted the cup of hot water brought by Jiang Jiaying and said:

However, Zhan Tianpeng then took the cup of hot water and walked out of the glass room.

Outside, watching Silent Ouyang Jing having a snowball fight with Zhang Xinying, Mu Lingxue, and Wang Zixin, Zhan Tianpeng brought the water over with a meaningful glance.

Ouyang Jing signed: Thank you.

Zhan Tianpeng watched as Ouyang Jing took a couple small sips, then returned to the glass room with the cup.

This scene was coincidentally witnessed by Shen Yanhua, who clicked his tongue and said:

"This public display of affection, it’s really an indiscriminate attack!"

But as soon as he said that, Jiang Jiaying tugged his ear:

"What, you’re envious?"

Shen Yanhua yelped in pain:

"No, no, it hurts, it hurts, easy there boss, my ear’s gonna fall off."

Lin Yi sat to the side watching everyone fooling around, unable to suppress a smile, while thinking about the sudden game server shutdown update in his mind.

Lin Yi knew clearly that because of his rebirth, the current game had gradually deviated from the game’s trajectory he remembered playing for three years.

Back when the national war was launched, it was after the game had been running for more than a year.

This time, it was almost a whole year ahead, not to mention the rare server shutdown for updates.

In fact, everyone was mostly surprised and curious about the game’s server shutdown, without much else on their minds.

After all, in the past those online games, which major update didn’t come with server shutdowns?

What’s curious about "Glory of the Gods" is that this is the first time in over a year.

While others found it normal, Qin Yao didn’t think so.

In his previous life, he played "Glory of the Gods" for three years, during which the game only experienced two server shutdown updates.

The last time was when players broke through the level 85 cap and entered the Divine Domain to start the "War of the Gods" version.

The first time was during the Abyss Demon Race invasion of Rafam Continent, marking the new "Demon Conquest" version.

Before that, he had never experienced a server shutdown.

Now with this sudden shutdown in this life, Lin Yi was very curious about its purpose; was it really just for the national war opening?

Lin Yi suddenly felt a little anticipation for this update.

Just then, Guo Shaojie suddenly nudged Lin Yi’s arm and said: Thɪs chapter is updated by nοvelfire.net

"Boss Feng, it’s only a few days until the New Year, it’s our mercenary group’s first New Year together."

"Should we plan some activity for the occasion?"

Hearing this, everyone gathered around, and Ouyang Hao directly suggested:

"How about spending New Year’s Eve at a five-star hotel with a lavish banquet, how’s that sound?"

Shen Yanhua’s eyes lit up upon hearing it:

"Hey, hey, hey, that’s a possibility, I cast my vote for it first."

Lin Yi looked at them, slightly surprised:

"Aren’t you all going home this year?"

Ouyang Hao scoffed at this:

"Every year it’s just a big crowd boasting about their achievements."

"It’s been years since I’ve gone home to the family for New Year’s dinner."

Guo Shaojie resonated with him:

"The bigger the family, the less festive vibe there is; it’s better to play games with everyone, more carefree."

Suddenly, Shen Yanhua leaned in toward Lin Yi and said:

"I’m planning to bring my grandma over for New Year, what do you think, Boss Feng?"

Lin Yi suddenly slapped his forehead:

"I knew I was forgetting something, this is exactly what I wanted to discuss with you."

Then Lin Yi directly said to Shen Yanhua:

"Don’t wait for the New Year, have Jiaying go to your house whenever possible to bring your grandma over now."

"She’s so old, living alone at home makes me uneasy."

Upon hearing Lin Yi’s words, Shen Yanhua’s eyes widened, and he exclaimed excitedly:

"Really, is it possible?"

"Why not? The more, the merrier."

Then Lin Yi pointed to another villa next door:

"In a couple of days, Xinying will negotiate the price for this house, and you can all move in there together, looking out for each other."

"Boss Feng, you’re the most amazing boss I’ve ever met in my life. From now on, my life is yours."

Shen Yanhua, in his excitement, was about to kneel, but Lin Yi kicked his knee lightly, saying, speechless:

"I’m not dead yet, what’s with the kneeling?"

"I’m not interested in your life; what you receive is a return for your efforts."

To be honest, following Lin Yi might look glamorous, but they too endured the fatigue that comes from nearly twenty-four-hour gaming sessions every day.

Though they were playing games, enduring it long term wasn’t something ordinary people could do.

These people, to avoid falling too far behind in skill compared to Lin Yi, put in efforts that Lin Yi had always noticed.

Especially the past two months of tedious, day-in, day-out leveling, that kind of exhausting spirit Lin Yi empathetically shared.

But to meet Lin Yi’s expectations, they endured the monotony, and none truly complained about anything during that time.

Lin Yi noticed all of this.

Since others were putting in their all for him, within his power, Lin Yi naturally wouldn’t treat them poorly.

Bringing over Shen Yanhua’s grandma to live with them was a small matter to Lin Yi, with no intent to win hearts.

Lin Yi firmly believed that the love between people is mutual.

If you’re kind to me, I’ll naturally return your kindness in the same way.

It’s this kind of relationship that made Lin Yi’s group feel more and more like a big family, and Lin Yi liked this feeling the most.

Just then, Qin Yao suddenly received an unexpected call:

"Let me take a call."

Lin Yi took the phone and stepped aside to answer:

Simultaneously, a sweet voice came from the other end of the phone:

"Should I call you Master Feng Hua, or just Lin Yi?"

Upon hearing this voice, Lin Yi suddenly felt a sense of familiarity, but couldn’t remember where he had heard it before:

However, the other person didn’t answer the question, instead asked:

"I’m currently homeless, so I wonder if Master Feng Hua still needs people around?"

A silhouette from the game suddenly popped into Lin Yi’s mind, and he blurted out: