A Legitimate New Identity

Until recently, Xiao Bai had been puzzled as to why anyone would sell combat records in the paper zone, especially at a price as high as 500 contributions.
Is the cover made of gold, or are the words written in gold?
His curiosity was finally satisfied when he discovered the most extraordinary record from Lao Luo's "special collection."
It detailed a battle that had left a deep impression on him, involving an Investigation Team called the "Silent Hunters."
During a mission in a hazard level 4 "Paradise," they encountered a sudden crisis: a massive cluster of over a hundred Demonic Beasts. The creatures were diverse in species and form, their hazard levels ranging from 3 to 6.
By conventional calculations, the human side would have needed at least 500 Mecha, led by High-Tier Mecha Warriors piloting powerful machines, to stand a chance against such a force.
Yet the Silent Hunters only had 20 Mecha, roughly equivalent to a single company's combat power. They lacked any particularly Heaven-Defying mechs; the most formidable appeared to be two large, tracked fire suppression models.
Instead of the usual formulaic mix of "close-range" and "long-range" units, they had deployed a greater number of light Mecha.
The result was a bat tle that defied all paper calculations, yet the Investigation Team won it with minimal losses. They lost only five Autonomous Type mechs, while the other mechs sustained some damage, but all Mecha Warriors emerged unharmed—a near-perfect "no-damage clear."
And it all took only three hours...
Such a stunning achievement was made possible by their clever exploitation of the terrain and the "Rules," combined with exquisite tactics and flawless coordination.
They bril liantly capitalized on the Demonic Beasts' lack of intelligence. Using Autonomous Mecha to lure the beasts, they gradually divided and isolated the swarm, even inciting infighting among the creatures. This strategy led to this heaven-defying battle report.
Xiao Bai watched the footage wi th rapt fascination, as if he were watching a science fiction blockbuster. He replayed it several times, exclaiming, "My cultural knowledge is too limited—I can only shout 'awesome'!" Yet inwardly, he felt profound admiration for these formidable warriors.
What left the deepest impression on him were the three medium-sized mechs. T hey had all chosen the Precision Rifle, a weapon colloquially known as the "Firestarter." With their peerless marksmanship, they provided support, intercepts, cover, and sniped key targets, essentially dictating the flow and evolution of the entire battle.
In their hands, the Precision Rifles were like batons of a symphony conductor, orchestrating this miraculous symphony.
Later, Xiao Bai found the "official" version of the battle report being sold in the "Tavern" and gladly paid 500 Contribution points to "upgrade" his ticket.
The official report was far more detailed than the one Lao Luo had given him. It included multi-perspective reco rds, detailed tactical analysis, explanations, replays, summaries, as well as information on mecha configurations, logistics preparation experiences, suggestions for lower-tier alternatives, and more. It was clear the author truly intended to teach others.
So Xiao Bai didn't regret the cost at all; he even felt he'd gotten a good deal, as if he'd bought a "cultivation method secret manual."
It was only through the knowledge he gained from studying this report that he was able to put on today's record-breaking performance.
He finally understood why some materials were worth so many Contribution points in the Tavern—they were genuinely valuable.
He became even more curious about the "Silent Hunters."
But when Xiao Bai searched the internet outside the Tavern, he only found a few news articles about commendations and awards, with no information about their origins or backgrounds.
Within the Tavern itself, there was only this single post, making them seem remarkably discreet and mysterious.
Judging by their demonstrated capabilities, it was likely they had military connections. They were far, far superior to civilian investigation teams.
Coincidentally, after today's incident, Xiao Bai glanced at the sales figures for the war report.
Less than 50 copies sold...
"It seems 500 Contribution points are too heavy a burden for many people."
"It feels like the higher-ups are deliberately controlling the acquisition of Contribution, like they're regulating currency."
As Xiao Bai pondered this, he received another private message. He initially thought it was another "student" seeking guidance, but it turned out to be from Cloudy and Breezy, the fake document seller, notifying him that the job was done.
"That fast?"
Xiao Bai hurriedly opened his mailbox and found the email he'd just received.
Inside were all the identity documents for a young man named Liu Qiang: birth certificate, school records, medical history, social insurance payment records, and more. Everything one could imagine, and even things one might not, were meticulously arranged.
All that remained was to report his original documents lost and obtain new ones and bank cards.
"This is practically forcing me to become this 'Liu Qiang,' and it's all perfectly legal! This guy's connections and resources are truly heaven-defying!"
"He's probably not some fake documen t seller under the overpass. These procedures can only be done through official channels. Could he be part of a witness protection program? Like when a witness testifies in court and their identity is changed to protect them from retaliation by criminals?"
"Hmm, that must be it. The criminals in t his world are far more deranged than those on the original Earth... But since I'm not a witness, I had to spend some contributions to grease the wheels... Professor Wang's influence must have played a big part in getting this done so quickly and smoothly."
"Still, the contributions we re well worth it. Look at the quality of service—everything from how to report a lost card to how to get a replacement is clearly laid out. They even highlighted financial institutions linked to the Black Fortress Conglomerate and warned me to avoid them."
"And there are even detailed instructions for the cosmetic surgery? So you need to align these specific points to pass facial recognition? This is way too professional! Just as Professor Wang recommended—these people are reliable!"
Xiao Bai praised the professional service as he logged into the 'Tavern', settled the final payment with another user, and eagerly prepared for a retaliatory spending spree.
With over 600 Contribution points in his account, Xiao Bai first exchanged half of them for 200,000 cash, then placed an order for the flagship graphics card he'd been eyeing.
The seller was overjoyed, praising Xiao Bai's impeccable taste and promising free shipping. He asked for the delivery address.
Xiao Bai asked the seller to wait a moment, then rented a small smart unmanned warehouse online.
Located in a large logistics park in C City, the warehouse used drones for automatic receipt, inventory, labeling, and dispatch. The entire process could be managed remotely via smartphone, making it incredibly convenient.
Designed primarily for online retailers, the area was usually deserted, offering excellent privacy—perfect for Xiao Bai's needs.
He had already tested it out earlier. As long as the warehouse could receive and dispatch goods, it met the definition of a "mailbox" and could be connected to his "letterbox."
The only problem was the rent: a hefty 15,000 yuan per month for a 50-square-meter space, plus a three-month deposit upfront. It was enough to make anyone curse. If there were a cheaper alternative, Xiao Bai would never have chosen this.
With no other options, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and pay.

Chapter end