I Heard I’m a Scummy Alpha? [Transmigration] - Chapter 96
After ten days The Immortal Unseen’s beta testing, Yunmengze had received countless interview requests from major news outlets, all hoping to speak with the mysterious boss behind the company. But Qi Yunwei simply pushed the task to her department head, Wu Baizhi.
The first to get the interview was Huaguo Daily, one of the most authoritative newspapers in the nation. The next day, their exclusive video interview was posted on Weibo.
@HuaguoDaily:
#WhatMadeOurReportersFallInLoveWithImmortalUnseen# [Video]
Given Huaguo Daily’s influence—combined with the game’s immense popularity—the video immediately shot to the top of the trending list. It attracted an avalanche of curious viewers eager to see what all the fuss was about.
When other game developers saw the headline trending, their hearts sank. Even Huaguo Daily was endorsing Immortal Unseen—the game was officially unstoppable.
Many of them now bitterly regretted their earlier arrogance in interviews, when they had spoken dismissively about the game. Their disdain now only made them look foolish.
The reason they had been so condescending in the first place was that Zhao Liufang, a so-called authority in the computer science field and professor at Guangnan University, had publicly declared that Immortal Unseen was nothing more than flashy hype.
Opening the video, the interview jumped straight to the point.
The reporter’s tone was sharp, his question direct:
“Recently, Immortal Unseen has gained tremendous attention—not only from players, but also from within the industry. However, a computer science expert claims that the game isn’t nearly as exceptional as it’s made out to be, and that it’s merely using a beautiful Omega to attract attention—a new kind of marketing scam. What’s your response to that?”
Wu Baizhi sat upright, posture composed. At the question, he didn’t show a flicker of anger. He smiled calmly and replied,
“First of all, Ms. Yan Zui is not just some so-called ‘beautiful Omega.’ In reality, she used to be synonymous with the word genius. She was once the CEO of the Yan Corporation, singlehandedly planned its IPO, and later chose to resign and pursue her own life. Regardless of gender, who wouldn’t want to be as capable as Yan Zui?”
“In our game, Immortal Unseen, Yan Zui plays the role of the only immortal—the ultimate goal every mortal player aspires to reach. Can anyone really say players are just chasing after her looks? Hardly. Deep down, everyone dreams of becoming stronger. Yan Zui embodies that dream. Our game gives them a chance to make that dream come true.”
The reporter followed up:
“We’ve observed that players participating in the beta are all obsessed with Immortal Unseen. It’s clearly groundbreaking and fascinating—but some also report feeling mentally drained or physically sore after playing. Does that mean Yunmengze’s holographic system poses health risks? How do you ensure player safety?”
Wu Baizhi smiled, unshaken. His voice was steady, tinged with pride.
“Immortal Unseen has a hidden feature we haven’t previously announced. Before beta testing began, we conducted extensive experiments. For example, a player performing basic combat actions for two hours in-game equates to two hours of real-life aerobic exercise. Tasks that require strategy—like alchemy or spellcasting—actively stimulate the brain. Playing Immortal Unseen isn’t just entertainment; it’s also a form of mental and physical training. Think of it as exercising through gameplay—more engaging, more motivating, and far easier to sustain.”
The reporter’s eyes widened, his earlier composure gone.
“You’re saying, players are literally exercising their bodies and brains while playing? That’s incredible—if true, it’s revolutionary!”
Wu Baizhi chuckled.
“When I first joined the company and heard my boss describe this project, I found it unbelievable too. I’m deeply grateful to my boss for showing me a completely different path.”
Then he added with a self-deprecating smile,
“You might not believe it, but even though I consider myself a computer genius, in front of my boss I’m just a beginner.”
He paused, then said lightly,
“And there’s one more person I’d like to thank—Professor Zhao Liufang from Guangnan University’s Computer Science Department. Thank you, Professor, for trying and failing to steal my research and then blacklisting me across the industry. If not for that, I never would’ve joined Yunmengze—then a tiny start-up—and met my boss.”
“Professor Zhao Liufang—thank you.”
Wu Baizhi smiled at the camera.
Weibo Comments:
💬 Oh my god! No wonder I always feel sore after grinding mobs—it turns out I was literally exercising! No wonder I’ve started seeing muscle definition after ten days, LOL!
💬 Thank you, Immortal Unseen! You’re not just a game—you’re a lifestyle!
💬 Getting into the beta was the luckiest thing that’s ever happened to me!
💬 With Immortal Unseen, my mom will never complain about me gaming again!
💬 LMAO. Professor Zhao Liufang, how does it feel to watch the student you blacklisted create a game that’s stunning the world? Regretting it yet?
💬 @GuangnanUniversity, please investigate Professor Zhao Liufang. How can one of the nation’s top institutions tolerate a man who tried to steal his students’ work and ruin their careers?
💬 I was one of Wu Baizhi’s classmates. What he said is true—everyone in our department knew about it. Zhao had powerful connections in the tech world, and we all kept quiet out of fear. But Wu really was a genius—he didn’t even touch a computer until university, and he still outperformed us all. No wonder he’s a department head now.
💬 Am I the only one dying to know who Yunmengze’s boss actually is?
💬 No, me too!
💬 I bet the boss is close to Yan Zui—otherwise how could they possibly get her to appear in the game? It’s not like she needs the money.
💬 Exactly! You took the words right out of my mouth!
Before long, two new hashtags shot up the trending charts:
#ZhaoLiufangBlacklistedWuBaizhi and #WhoIsYunmengzeBoss
Netizens fumed over Wu Baizhi’s past injustice while simultaneously scouring every clue they could find to uncover the identity of Yunmengze’s elusive boss.
Naturally, they started with Yan Zui’s known acquaintances.
Qi Yunwei was quickly eliminated. After all her recent scandals, she had become the poster child for “kept Alphas.” If she was truly that capable, would she still be living off someone else? Impossible.
As for the rest of Yan Zui’s circle, none of them had any background in computer science, leaving netizens stumped.
Meanwhile, beta testers were now more enthusiastic than ever—because playing wasn’t just gaming anymore, it was exercise!
And as players leveled up, their teleportation arrays expanded, allowing them to explore more remote regions. Despite Yan Zui’s attempts to hide—her transformation spell only lasted two hours each day—she was finally spotted for the first time.
That day, Qi Yunwei was offline. Yan Zui sat atop Phoenix Cry Mountain refining a batch of pills. Just as the alchemy furnace began to glow, a shrill scream pierced the air.
“Ahhh! It’s Yan Zui!”
Yan Zui didn’t move. Her elixir was moments away from completion.
Realizing she was mid-process, the girl who had screamed quickly quieted down, waiting obediently to the side while frantically using the new in-game photo feature to take pictures—over and over.
She’s so beautiful, like a goddess.
The girl’s cheeks flushed red as she kept snapping photos.
At last, a golden flash burst from the furnace—the pill was complete. Yan Zui opened her eyes, stored away the furnace and the finished elixir, then turned toward the girl.
Her gaze paused on the nickname floating above the girl’s head.
“WeiZui_Qiantao?”
“That’s me! That’s me!” The girl was so excited she nearly fainted.
“Hello, Immortal,” she stammered, blushing. “I’m, um, a fan of you and Qi Yunwei.”
Normally, CP fans occupied the lowest tier of any fandom—their affection was divided between two people, and the pair themselves often disliked being “shipped.” The girl had long grown used to being ignored, and given Qi Yunwei’s recent bad press, she fully expected Yan Zui to react coldly.
To her astonishment, Yan Zui merely nodded thoughtfully.
“Ah, so that’s why your name is a play on words—it means you like both of us. Clever.”
The girl almost leapt with joy.
“Thank you, Immortal! The name was actually a collective effort from the fandom—I just borrowed it.”
Yan Zui smiled faintly.
“Fate brings all encounters. Here—take this jade pendant as a token of it.”
With a graceful motion, a luminous green pendant appeared in her palm. The girl accepted it, instinctively checking its stats:
Name: Immortal’s Jade Pendant
Rarity: Purple
Level: 0
Attack: +75
Defense: +75
Speed: 0
Resilience: 0
Mana: +75
She was stunned. Most players were still wearing common white-tier accessories that offered a mere +25 to one stat. Even green-tier items that boosted two stats by +50 were rare. A purple-tier accessory? Unheard of.
“Immortal” the girl began, overwhelmed—but when she looked up, Yan Zui was already gone.
The mountain peak was empty save for her.
When she logged out, she immediately posted to Weibo.
@WeiZui_QiantaoIsReal:
Aaaaaah! I think I’m the first player in the entire game to meet Yan Zui in person! She’s so gorgeous—ethereal, even more beautiful than in photos! She even spoke to me and said my username was interesting! Then she gave me a purple-tier pendant as a gift! [4 photos attached]
The four photos were all of Yan Zui alone.
She had only wanted to show off a little, but soon the post was discovered by Yan Zui’s solo fans, who swiftly accused her of lying.
💬 Totally photoshopped. Don’t fall for this shameless CP fan’s tricks. No group photo? Please. And why would Yan Zui ever compliment a username that includes Qi Yunwei? She’d never associate with someone like that loser!
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