When Ken announced that there was good news, the players erupted with excitement.
"Ken, what's the good news?!"
"Did Steve agree to let us join?!"
"Shh, listen, everyone—Ken's got news!"
"..."
Ken looked at everyone with a smile.
"I just discussed with Boss Steve. And he said—"
"—that for those of you who chose to follow him from the beginning, he won't abandon you."
"So from now on, you're all part of the [Cube Man] Guild!"
**At first, the players didn't react.** They stood there stunned, silent.
A few seconds later, the tension broke, and everyone cheered:
"Long live Boss Steve!! Long live Boss Ken!!"
"Awesome!! I knew we made the right choice from the start!!"
"Steve Boss is so kind!!!"
Ken deliberately kept the details about benefits hidden for now. He wanted everyone to enjoy the moment before dropping a bombshell.
*Ahem…* Ken cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.
"Also, Boss Steve has said that each of you elders will be given a small room as an initiation benefit."
When the players heard this, their faces flooded with shock.
"Wait—Boss Steve is going to assign us rooms?!"
"That means… we can actually live inside this building?!"
"Am I dreaming?!"
"Is this real?! I was already happy just to join, now I might even get a room?!"
The players found it hard to believe. This was the most coveted benefit—they craved a place to call their own.
Ken understood their expressions perfectly. He knew how much they valued such benefits.
"I'm not joking," Ken assured them. "You heard right. Boss Steve has decided to allocate small rooms to each of you. And in the future, once the union station expands, you might even own a single Western-style house!"
"This is just the beginning," Ken continued, trying to motivate everyone. "Boss Steve will never treat you badly. Everyone, let's work hard!"
Ken's words were strategic. His goal was to inspire the players to strengthen the guild.
But what Ken said was not just empty talk. Xu Yuan's ultimate aim was to turn his home into the main city in the game. He had long considered that after expansion, some areas would be vacated and rented out to players—especially those loyal to him.
Hearing Ken's words, the players couldn't help but feel a mixture of disbelief and aspiration. They secretly vowed to live up to Boss Steve's kindness and earn their own small homes.
Suddenly, Wen Wu, one of the players, stepped forward and spoke:
"I can't just accept all this without passing something to Boss Steve," he said, holding a dozen iron ingots.
These ingots had been mined by himself and represented his most valuable possessions. Still, he handed them over respectfully.
Soon after, other players followed suit, offering their most prized belongings— items, silver coins, everything they could spare.
"Boss Ken, we don't have much, but these are the best things we have. Please pass them on to Boss Steve," they said.
"Take these—our entrance fee, small as it is. We'll do our best for the guild in the future!"
Some even offered silver coins— five silver coins from their savings.
Ken was taken aback. He'd never seen such devotion among new guild members. Despite their humble possessions, they willingly handed over their treasures, showing their loyalty.
He couldn't help but admire Xu Yuan's ability to inspire such dedication. Judging by their actions, these players were determined to follow him to the end.
Just then, Xu Yuan stepped forward.
The players saw him approach and immediately handed over their belongings.
"Boss Steve, take it!" they cheered.
"It's not much, but it's from our hearts!"
"You're too good to us, Boss. We'll definitely make you proud!"
Seeing everyone's sincerity, Xu Yuan's heart warmed. His eyes grew a little moist.
He quickly composed himself and joked with a smile, "You all gave me these, looking so shabby—are you trying to embarrass our guild?"
"Put it away quickly. We still need supplies, after all."
"And don't think that the rooms assigned to you are permanent. When the time comes, I won't show mercy."
The players nodded, motivated by his words, ready to work even harder.