The second feature, establishing a faction, involves the issue of personnel management. Everyone here has played traditional games, and establishing a faction is just a matter of pressing keyboard buttons. However, it’s different in my game. As mentioned before, my game characters can think, so you need to study how to use people effectively. If you have time, you might even need to read some military strategy books. Therefore, the process is quite tedious and challenging. The faction feature, in my envisioned future, will be a major support in your game, allowing your game characters to reach the top."

"Hey there, what if I’ve never dated anyone? Don’t know how to find someone. Cry.jpg"

"Do we really need to study how to use people? Tough stuff. It sounds pretty challenging when Xu Lin talks about it."

"This game is very fun, but it’s also really hard because you have to outsmart and outwit the game characters, and the level of freedom is too high—completely like the real world. I haven’t figured out the real world yet, damn, it’s so freaking hard!"

"Xu Lin’s game is directly aimed at the future key opportunities. Many people have made a fortune via live streaming; some have directly bought houses and luxury cars in first-tier cities, damn! I’m so jealous!"

"But such cases are rare. I’ve earned tens of thousands by playing through the story or fighting bosses for others over the past half month, but I only take on orders from wealthy clients, so it’s not something you can count on."

"Because no matter how rich people are, they can’t buy progress in this game, and can’t rapidly upgrade their skills; they have to play honestly or take on orders from other players. So, I also got orders from rich clients, but I only made tens of thousands. Sunglasses.jpg"

"Really? Everyone’s saying they’re making money."

"During the window period, isn’t it normal to make money? All major streaming platforms are dominated by this game now; aren’t you aware of how popular it is? It’s the same on foreign sites, with YouTube filled with clips and live streams of this game. Who knows how many people are following?"

Next morning.

Xu Lin met Li Yongsheng.

Afterwards, Xu Lin and Li flew by helicopter to a private island.

After landing, they headed to the underground base.

As soon as Xu Lin stepped inside, it felt like entering a sci-fi base. Although it wasn’t particularly sci-fi like in the movies, it could be considered semi-sci-fi.

"How does it feel, Boss Xu?"

"Not bad."

Xu Lin looked around.

His requirements for the underground base weren’t high as it was only temporarily used for server storage. First, he needed a piece of land to put them, and then electricity supply, network equipment, etc., and the underground base would be complete.

Xu Lin said, "I’m quite satisfied with the underground base. Additionally, I have something to ask Mr. Li."

"Please go ahead, Boss Xu!"

"I plan to do whole-island construction; can Boss Li manage it?"

"I definitely can handle big projects. Internationally, I’m considered a reputable construction company owner, and my capabilities are guaranteed!"

Li patted his chest and continued, "What scale does Boss Xu envision?"

"Apart from the leftover payment of over 1.1 billion, there’s a remaining cash flow of 4.9 billion."

"4.9 billion cash flow?"

Li Yongsheng was quite shocked, wondering what kind of capability this young Boss Xu possesses.

Is he the offspring of some major figure domestically?

But of course, he couldn’t ask such questions. Having mingled in international society for years, he knew better than questioning things that shouldn’t be asked.

Xu Lin: "4.9 billion is just the beginning. If things proceed smoothly, I might gradually invest hundreds of billions eventually. Can Boss Li handle it?"

"Of course!"

Li Yongsheng laughed, "I’d be an idiot not to earn money. Boss Xu is someone with a strong interest, and I can absolutely manage it as long as Boss Xu finances it!"

"Let’s discuss further in the helicopter." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Sure thing, Boss Xu."

Soon, the helicopter took off, circling over Moon Island.

Xu Lin pointed at Moon Island below and said, "I plan to build this island into a scale similar to a small city. Its specific functions will be focused on entertainment, finance, and technology. Have you been to Australia, Boss Li?"

"Do you mean a city like Australia, Boss Xu?"

"Pretty much, but Australia deals with grey industries, which I don’t touch. I mean to create a small city. Boss Li has been in construction for years and should know how to proceed."

"Boss Xu, I understand your idea, but your island only covers about twenty thousand acres, which I feel might be a bit small. Would you consider expanding into ocean reclamation for the future? I can manage that too."

Xu Lin’s Moon Island has an area of twenty thousand acres, while Australia covers fifty thousand acres, which shows a considerable difference.

Xu Lin: "There’s a larger island next to mine, which I plan to obtain in the coming days. By then, I’ll construct an underwater tunnel to connect them."

"Boss Xu, impressive!"

Li Yongsheng gave a thumbs up to Xu Lin.

The other island Xu Lin referred to is over two kilometers away from the current location.

Modern underwater tunnel technology is already very mature. For example, the underwater tunnel on Hong Kong Island stretches 1.86 kilometers and opened back in the 1970s. Additionally, Jiaozhou Bay’s second tunnel is over ten kilometers long.

Thus, Xu Lin’s consideration for an underwater tunnel is entirely feasible.

"Currently, half of this island is my private land, while the other half will be used for city construction."

Xu Lin pointed in the air to indicate the freshwater lake side as his private land, where his manor, farm, and other developments will be located.

Xu Lin: "Regarding the detailed construction plan, Boss Li has plenty of experience in the field. I presume you understand how to implement it?"

"I’ll have my team draft several detailed plans and then provide them to Boss Xu. Depending on which plan Boss Xu is satisfied with, we’ll proceed accordingly."