The story revolves around Wu Qi, a professional gamer, who dives into the virtual reality game "Starting Point" during its public beta test. Developed by Taiyi Group, the game boasts 95% realism, strict anti-cheating measures, and a vibrant economy where players can run businesses. Wu Qi, along with friends Xiaobao, Wang Tian, and Pan Shi, seizes the opportunity to establish "Qidian Mall," leveraging in-game currency conversion and real estate development. As they navigate the game's Eastern fantasy world of Longhua Continent, they encounter challenges like monster attacks and bandit raids. Wu Qi's pet, Maomao, evolves into a powerful being named "Aurora," aiding in battles. The group strategizes to accumulate reputation to claim a territory, "Zhonghua Village," facing bottlenecks in ability growth and unexpected system updates that remove safe zones and introduce new rules, such as the "Dragon and Phoenix Hero Competition" with rewards like wish-granting items. The game world evolves dynamically, with features like the "Underworld" and a virtual business system "Xumi World" blurring the line between game and reality. Wu Qi and his team must adapt to constant changes, from defending their village against masked attackers to solving mysteries like the "Fire Dragon Pearl" and "定海针." The narrative blends gaming strategy, camaraderie, and the allure of virtual entrepreneurship, highlighting the immersive experience and evolving challenges in "Starting Point."