God's Imitator

Lu Bingjun’s expression was also somewhat solemn. He looked at everyone: "Let’s all go back to our seats first. Dr. Qin is right, this matter indeed requires further discussion."

Everyone returned to their seats at the long table. The smarter players have already figured out the core issue at hand.

The initial quantity of the two types of medication is 10 bottles each. The first batch of 20 bottles of medication has already been purchased with the community fund and stored in Qin Cheng’s room.

Although they could choose to destroy the medication, such as flushing the pills down the drain, no one ultimately decided to do so.

Because it’s uncertain whether there might be a turn in circumstances in the future, these medications could potentially have other uses. For example, selling them to players from other communities during the game? Or finding some tool that can eliminate the medication’s side effects?

After all, it was purchased with solid cash through visa time, completely destroying them might be excessive. As long as there is no leakage and proper storage is ensured, keeping them temporarily shouldn’t be an issue.

But now, everyone confirmed the quantity available for replenishment in the first batch, making the original solution somewhat unfeasible.

Lu Bingjun looked around at everyone, explaining: "Originally we decided to buy all the medication because we were unclear about the replenishment quantity that would follow.

"If we could only replenish 20 bottles each time, it would be equivalent to taking out around 10,000 each week from the community fund as a fixed expense to ensure everyone’s safety.

"This cost is acceptable.

"If players left the game each time, under the supervision of other players, they could use up all the replenishable quantity, and Qin Cheng would then buy all the medication using the community fund.

"The entire process is under everyone’s supervision, ensuring 100% prevention of medication spreading.

"But the situation has now worsened.

"Lawyer Lin and I can replenish 40 bottles in total, which is double the previous case, amounting to 18,000 minutes of visa time.

"This time, of course, the community fund can still be used to purchase it, but next time, and the time after next... it becomes unpredictable.

"Dr. Qin hypothesized two scenarios: one is a replenishment increase of 40 bottles each time, the other is every surviving player can replenish 20 bottles.

"Whichever scenario unfolds, the quantity for replenishment is likely to gradually increase until the community fund is unable to bear the expense.

"If it’s the former case, within three months, the replenishment capability could reach 240 bottles; if the latter, following a full participation in the allocation game, replenishment could instantly soar to 140 bottles.

"Not to mention the potential worsened scenario: replenishment doubling.

"What I want to emphasize is not the specific quantity, but a certain anticipation:

"If after a certain game, the medication can no longer be purchased entirely and controlled, then the previous actions of buying the medication will have no significance anymore.

"Instead, it becomes a huge sunk cost, dragging the entire community down.

"So, let’s discuss this further.

"Whether to persist or to abandon the plan."

Wen Wan quickly interjected: "I think, let’s just drop it? Abandoning now can still prevent further losses.

"Anyway, the first purchase only cost less than 10,000, which is acceptable.

"As everyone sees, the community fund is crucial, if we can accumulate more, we can unlock the cooldown reduction for the Immunity Coupon sooner, and Deng Xiao wouldn’t have died.

"Although it seems coincidental, the more community funds we accumulate, the more special items we gather, thus strengthening our community.

"Conversely, continuing to use the community fund to buy and store up this medication indefinitely will weaken our community, won’t it?"

Ye Lin pondered for a moment and said, "There’s even a worse possibility.

"Personally, I’m more inclined to control this medication; I’m just proposing a hypothetical scenario:

"What if there’s a community that doesn’t control the medication at all, encouraging all players to use it and seize replenishment opportunities?

"In that case, maybe most of the community members would become addicted to the medication, possibly weakening the players’ health, but also making them more aggressive in the game. The speed at which the community accumulates visa time and community funds would significantly increase.

"In this scenario of mutual contraction and expansion, our community might become weaker.

"Yes, our players are definitely healthier than those from such communities, but when we actually enter the game, it doesn’t mean we’ll win."

Zheng Chunhua hesitantly suggested, "How about... relying on everyone’s conscience?

"As long as all players involved in the game don’t replenish, ensuring the vending machine is always out of stock, it would be alright.

"Even if occasionally one or two players do replenish, Qin Cheng can immediately buy these items and store them, so it wouldn’t cause too much impact."

Qin Cheng shook his head: "No, that clearly won’t work.

"Because players who replenish can earn a real price difference.

"Continuing this way means players with ulterior motives continually profit, while rule-abiding players consistently suffer.

"Many would definitely feel unfair, and such wishful planning cannot persevere."

Lu Bingjun asked, "Then, Dr. Qin, what’s your view?"

Qin Cheng considered briefly and said: "There seems to be no middle ground in this matter, only two choices.

"Either we go all the way, regardless of the cost, to buy and control these medications, with all community players jointly bearing the loss;

"Or we directly abandon the effort now.

"Although professionally, as a doctor, I’m inclined towards the former, we should also consider the community’s actual situation.

"Any matter, even if absolutely correct, when the maintenance cost far exceeds the practical limit, must be abandoned."

Wen Wan looked at Lu Bingjun: "If it doesn’t work out, we could vote."

Yao Yuan, after serious consideration, said: "I don’t think we need to rush. This issue is very important and needs careful planning.

"This time, those with replenishment qualifications are Brother Lu and Lawyer Lin; they are absolutely trustworthy.

"At least until the next game ends, we still have ample time to think.

"After the next game concludes, we’ll decide based on the number of players with replenishment qualifications and the specific replenishment quantity."

Lu Bingjun nodded: "Yes, I think the same.

"Let’s temporarily put this matter aside and everyone take advantage of this time to think carefully, see if there’s a better plan.

"That’s it for today, thank you all."

Unable to reach a conclusion, many players showed slightly disappointed expressions, but everyone knew this matter is indeed significant and caution is warranted, so they didn’t insist further and left.

Lu Bingjun looked at Yao Yuan: "Consider adding new members, it’s something you’ll have to think about as well.

"First come up with a general direction, then maybe tomorrow or the day after, we’ll find some time to discuss."

Yao Yuan nodded: "Okay, I got it."