CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 249: START WITH A MANCHU HAN IMPERIAL FEAST TO WHET MY APPETITE!

"Solve the person who raised the problem?" Li Zheng shook his head slightly, thinking that Lu Li could propose more constructive suggestions this time, but it turned out to be another immature idea.

He replied in the group, "I’ve considered this idea a long time ago. We can only kill a few people, and even then, the action period would be extended. It’s not realistic."

The restrictions of the Matrix on players are too great. Let alone kill all those who oppose, even if the target is narrowed to the members of the "High Celestial Plain" organization, Li Zheng has only managed to kill a few people these days, and those who died were the ones who provoked Li Zheng directly.

Lu Li said, "You don’t need to kill many people, just find a way to achieve precision targeting. These people dare to provoke you because they think they can take advantage of the inconvenient channel switching limitation, right?"

"You mean..." Li Zheng’s expression changed.

Lu Li continued, "If we let them know that Father can break through the transmission limitation, accurately locate and eliminate targets regardless of the channel, do you think... anyone would still dare to cause trouble?"

Lu Li also participated in the Blacksmith Shop visit, and Li Zheng had mentioned the Star Thief matter in the group at that time, so everyone knew about it.

It was because of this, Lu Li came up with this idea based on that item.

Even Ye Yuan understood, "I get it! It’s the sword hanging over them effect. You want those people to know that Old Li has a sword hanging over their heads, ready to drop if they move recklessly!"

Lu Li: "Exactly, those who aren’t afraid to die are in the minority. Let them know fear, and they’ll shut their mouths themselves!

Even those who jumped on the bandwagon of insults, after knowing there might be consequences for their words, would they still dare to speak recklessly in public?"

Liu Jiale added, "In this way, as long as this matter isn’t brought up again, the public will quickly forget it."

Ye Yuan: "Is this what they mean by the internet has no memory?"

Chu Xiao spoke up at this time, "Exactly! Sometimes the internet really doesn’t need to remember, especially for blatant slander such as this, it’s better not to remember. The current question is, who should we target as examples, to scare the rest?"

Ye Kai also said, "These people are best scattered and have some reputation in their respective channels, perhaps we can observe which people receive the most echo from others."

The more dispersed the targets, the stronger the deterrence on others.

Li Zheng said, "We may not have that much time, I only have the Star Thief item for a short period, it expires tomorrow. It’s better to resolve my issues today."

This is when Xiao Siyuan, who hadn’t spoken up, said, "I have a list, I’ll send it to you later. @Li Zheng"

Lu Li also said, "I have a list too..."

Xiao Siyuan: "That’s great, my list was rushed from memory and may have many omissions. We’ll both send them to him, and he can integrate and focus on dealing with those who jump the most."

Soon after, Li Zheng received two trade requests, one from Lu Li and one from Xiao Siyuan.

After a quick glance, Li Zheng inexplicably felt touched.

Xiao Siyuan’s list, as he said, was rushed, with fewer targets and lacking detail.

However, four of them coincided with those Li Zheng pulled from Shinoda Chizuru’s memory.

The list from Lu Li was much more exaggerated, with over thirty names from different countries!

Moreover, each name had annotations, some were the first players of a certain country to start insulting Li Zheng.

Some were the most vicious, some the most active, and some the most offensive insulters.

Included was Ma Yan from channel 879, and Lu Li specially noted that if Li Zheng were to kill her, it would be best to let her hand over the Pocket Watch first.

It seems that Lu Li was closely monitoring the event from the beginning, otherwise, he couldn’t have produced such a detailed list.

Unexpectedly, the only slightly unstable player in the group put the most effort into his matters.

Li Zheng felt a bit guilty because among those who benefited from him in the group, Lu Li probably ranked first.

He rarely joined the dungeon raids and often got bullied by Li Zheng, following him shouting "Father," and yet he’s the most concerned about Li Zheng.

For a moment, Li Zheng didn’t know what to say. Perhaps... he could treat Lu Li better in the future.

Li Zheng’s principle is simple: treat others better if they’re good to you.

This has always been the way, as taught by his grandmother.

Of course, his grandmother also told him, reward good with good, and repay harm with straightness.

If bullied, don’t hold back. Fight back if needed to ensure you don’t live too miserably.

All three lists were cross-referenced, with four people overlapping, and Lu Li’s list had the most and most detailed information, including the main conspirators.

After reviewing, Li Zheng noticed there was a discrepancy with a behind-the-scenes person on his list.

He thought for a moment, then asked in the group, "What’s up with this Jin Yinzhai guy from Korea? How did you tag him as a ringleader?"

Lu Li replied, "He’s well hidden and didn’t insult much, but I discovered that his posts often interact with several Mud Furnace operatives’ posts. These people must know each other privately."

Know each other?

Li Zheng was surprised, not expecting Lu Li to discern even such details.

At this point, Ye Kai suddenly mentioned in the group, "Nephew, send me a copy of the list, we’re still on channel 24 and can help clear a few people. Old Li, don’t waste the Star Thief, just go elsewhere."

Li Zheng was deeply moved, feeling a warmth inside: "Thank you, everyone."

He could see that everyone in the group was genuinely concerned about his matters.

In fact, if it weren’t for the Matrix restricting action, they would have already started helping to retaliate.

Chu Xiao responded, "I’ve said it before, if you need help, just ask. We’re always ready."

Although Lin Feng’s confession of his sister’s murder was a fluke, Chu Xiao held a deep gratitude for this revenge, remembering it always.

Ye Kai chimed in, "Helping you also helps ourselves. Don’t think your efforts to boost players’ strength across the channels go unnoticed!"

He referred to Li Zheng’s release of the Genetic Potion, taking on commissions at a "low" price.

Li Zheng felt a little embarrassed, wondering how Ye Kai would think if he knew just by raising everyone in the channel to Black Iron 5+ limit, he gained twenty thousand vials in extra potion profit...

Ye Yuan said in the group, "I think differently. I just help because of the delicious food you provide. Until I get tired of it, you better stay safe."

Liu Jiale puzzledly added, "Incredible, with all this talk, I suddenly feel my earlier return was a bit dishonorable."

Zhan Zhouzhou: "... Ye Kai, lend me the Compass, I’ll go chat with Ma Yan."

Li Zheng was a bit stunned, then realized that Lady Zhan must have privately gotten the list from Lu Li; otherwise, she wouldn’t be so direct in seeking out Ma Yan.

Seeing everyone’s enthusiasm, he felt too embarrassed to be stingy. It was almost lunchtime, so he decided to go all out and prepare a sumptuous lunch for everyone in the group!

He said in the group, "I won’t say much more, today’s lunch is on me! Order whatever you want, I’ll make whatever you want!"

The group erupted in cheers, even Phoenix Mountain and Yan Guang lifted their speaking restrictions to join the meal.

Ye Yuan was especially happy, "Hooray! Let’s start with a table of Manchu-Han Imperial Feast to warm up my appetite!"

Li Zheng: "..."