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  Chapter 25 - Yan Zhao Warrior
  
  This Chapter was brought to you by Jason Phonngavong. Thanks!
  
  Bang! Snap!
  
  The edge of my sword cuts through the killer bee"s wings, as I attack the bee directly!
  
  
  A stream of golden light falls on us, which means that me and Bobo leveled up. Bobo flaps his wings, and happily flutters around. He circles around me joyfully, while following my attack pattern. He is quite vicious!
  
  (EC: Bobo is bipolar or psycho. thaddpole and cheese agree on this matter)
  
  
  
  Both me and Bobo put all of our 10 stat points into strength. After an hour or so, Bobo"s level is already 15, with all 150 points put into strength. I open my pet window, and I am quite surprised. Wow, he is only level 15 but his attack damage has already surpassed mine!
  
  
  
  [Baby Bobo] (Bee Overlord)
  
  Level: 15
  
  Attack: 192-291
  
  Defense: 101
  
  HP: 305
  
  Magic Power: 173
  
  
  
  Ability: [Combo (LV-1)], [Sting (LV-1)]
  
  ......
  
  
  
  This attack damage is quite seductive. It"s equivalent to a level 15 swordsman who put all his points into strength, and he still has a hidden trump card. Bobo"s attack and defense are both fairly good. He"s going to be ready for battle soon!
  
  
  
  Changing pet status: Battle State!
  
  
  
  I look towards a killer bee that"s far away, and I aim with my sword, "Sic "Em!"
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  
  
  Darting forward, Bobo shoots off like a bullet. Wow! With 4.5 stars in agility he"s so swift... Also that 97% excellence is beyond godly. This pet, will absolutely be a nightmare to any enemy player, thank god I own it!
  
  
  
  Bobo quickly reaches the killer bee. He raises his stinger, and with a golden hexagram on the stinger, he delivers a one two punch, and two damage numbers pop up. Then, without warning, he strikes again, and plunges his stinger straight into the bee, and the third damage number also pops up--
  
  
  
  "197！"
  
  
  
  "201！"
  
  
  
  "312！"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Poor killer bee, it died without any chance of retaliation!
  
  
  
  I looked on with my mouth wide open. Bobo is certainly godly, it killed a level 24 monster when he himself is only level 15!
  
  
  
  Bobo happily flies back, and I can say nothing. His damage exceeds my healer swordsman"s damage by sooo much, it makes me want to go hide in a hole. Whatever. I decided to return back to the city, since there was only about an hour left until 6 p.m. I should do some business around the Ba Huang city when I get back, then I can join today"s welcome dance party. Dance party huh. Back in my mission days I had been to parties in Paris, Tokyo, Hanseong, etc. Except for my bad English, I do have decent manners, so there should be nothing wrong with me going to that party...
  
  
  
  I pick up my sword, return Bobo to his seal, then return back to the city. Bobo would have been too eye-catching. Me, a level 22 healer doesn"t gather much attention, but if I bring a Bee Overlord into the city I will become the center of attention. It can easily lead to me becoming prey for others, to speed up their leveling, so it"s better not to show off for now.
  
  
  
  Returning to Ba Huang City, I set up a stall. I put down some White equipment, and also pull out the 74% excellence Killer Bee, and yell, "Those who pass by dare not miss this chance! Ba Huang City"s 74% excellence Killer Bee with a 4.5 star attack! The best pet for player killers, buy it here and now! Anyone with gratuitous amounts of money come and check this out!"
  
  
  
  After I yell out, I attract many stares, and there are even people who suspect me of lying--
  
  
  
  "He"s talking nonsense right? 4.5 star attack, that"s a bit too exaggerated..."
  
  
  
  "Yeah yeah, and that 74% excellence. He"s exaggerating right? In the entire Ba Huang City, the highest excellence percentage in a pet belongs to that top player on the leaderboard, who has a vampire bat, with 69% excellence!"
  
  
  
  "Yeah, is this guy an idiot?"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  But when I pull out the statistics of the killer bee, no one in the crowd says anything more. They all put on heavy stares, and some even cracked their knuckles. If the city didn"t stop player killing, I would have been easily killed and ransacked!
  
  
  
  After a while, a level 23 undead swordsman comes walking up, and he sticks his head into the stall, and asks with a raspy voice, "Oi, how much are you selling this killer bee for?"
  
  
  
  I raise 3 fingers, "This much!"
  
  
  
  "30 gold coins? I"ll take it!"
  
  
  
  "Who said that, its 300 gold coins..."
  
  
  
  "Ehh! that"s a bit expensive, sorry, I can"t buy it..."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Plenty of people shout out their bids, but none were over a 100 gold coins. Of course, a 100 gold coins is about 2500 Yuan (~400 dollars), and there wouldn"t be too many people who are willing to pull out 7500 Yuan (~1200 dollars) without thinking, but I believe that there are also people
  
  who have plenty of money, especially in a game like [Destiny]. As long as it is a good item, not to mention 7500 Yuan, there are people who would recklessly throw out 75 thousand Yuan (~12000 dollars)! The important thing is that this killer bee only has 74% excellence, and that"s not the highest possible number. If there"s one with 100% excellence, the price would go up at least tenfold!
  
  The attack growth and excellence rate are two important factors in pets, so a pet with 5 stars in attack, and 50% in excellence would have the same price as a pet that has 3 stars in attack, and 100% in excellence. In order to come up with a reasonable price, the two factors must be combined.
  
  Tick!
  
  I receive a message, and who else except my good friend Qing Qian, "Xiao Yao, I hear you"re selling a 74% excellence killer bee?"
  
  "Yep, do you have an interest in it?"
  
  "Yes, so don"t sell it for now, and wait for me, I"ll come in two minutes!"
  
  "Okay!"
  
  In exactly two minutes, Qing Qian, with a smile, comes running to my stall from the crowd with the Bloody Dagger by her side to look at the statistics of the killer bee, "Waa, this is a pretty high-end pet! Xiao Yao, how much are you selling it for?"
  
  I smile as well, "I"m holding an auction right now, so whoever bids the highest wins. But, Qing Qian, if you want it, I can provide some...accommodation."
  
  She shakes her head, "Nah, I can"t possibly buy a pet of that quality, it"s our uncle who"s interested in it. Wait a while, he"ll be here in three minutes, and he"ll discuss the price with you."
  
  "Okay!"
  
  After a few minutes, a level 26 swordsman pushes away the crowd. He has the darkish face of a berserker, and hovering on top of his head is a line of words, and they are eye-catching words--
  
  ID: Yan Zhao Warrior LV-26 Swordsman (Highest level player in Ba Huang City)
  
  ......
  
  Damn, he even has such a cool leaderboard indication, that golden ID is pretty nice. Even Qing Qian has a golden ID hovering over her head. So this is the difference between power and status, I am really jealous of them!
  
  Yan Zhao really seems like an uncle. He smiles and looks at me, "You"re Xiao Yao right? Not bad, you already have these accomplishments. Who would have guessed after the Silver-Feathered Bird, you even got this high-end killer bee? Your luck doesn"t seem to end, and I hear you work solo, and you even finished the promotion quest for healers, you are really not bad..."
  
  I smile as well, "Boss, you want to buy the killer bee?"
  
  He nods, "Yep, give me a price!"
  
  I shake my head, "Nope, the merchandise is here. You name the price, if it"s the right price then I"ll sell it to you!"
  
  "In that case..."
  
  He thinks for a while, and raises 5 fingers and says, "Would you sell it for 500 gold coins? If you sell it, I will immediately get the money!"
  
  I nod, ,"Yep, 500 is good!"
  
  "Ah, nice and quick. Give me 10 minutes!"
  
  "OK!"
  
  Yan Zhao then leans against the city walls with his black sword, while laughing and talking to Qing Qian about some of the internal matters of [Prague]. I continue selling the White equipment, and less than 10 minutes later, 3 or 4 people comes and trades with Yan Zhao, then he straightens up and walks towards me, smiling, "I"ve collected the coins, let"s trade!"
  
  "Sure!"
  
  I open up the trading window, and put in the killer bee. I also double check to make sure it"s killer bee instead of my Bobo. I would suffer a huge loss if it"s Bobo... Bobo has such strong attributes. I will rely on that when its level is higher. I wouldn"t sell it for 500 gold coins, even if 5000 gold is offered I still wouldn"t sell it. Don"t spend mindlessly when you"re rich, and don"t do greedy things when you"re poor!
  
  ......
  
  With a ding, the trade is complete. I receive my 500 gold coins, and Yan Zhao claps his hands and releases the killer bee. "Xiao Yao Zi Zai, are you sure you don"t want to join my guild? There are a lot of groups and guilds in Ba Huang City, and I can say this with confidence, [Prague] is absolutely one of the most powerful guilds in this city. If you join us, with your power, you will have a bright future!"
  
  I smile, "Thanks for the offer, but I will not be joining any guild for now since I have friends waiting for me."
  
  "That"s fine. I guess that"s it, see you then!"
  
  "Bye!"
  
  Qing Qian waves to me, and after giving me a smile, she follows Yan Zhao and leaves. A beauty like Qing Qian is wasted on a person like him, who doesn"t have the looks...
  
  ......
  
  Looking at the time, it"s almost 6 p.m. My stomach is growling, so I disconnect from the game.
  
  A warm gust of air blows past Liu Hua University.
  
  Night has already fallen, so I wait under a lamppost. Before long, Wan Er and Cheng Yue walk out. My eyes almost pop out after seeing them. Wan Er is wearing a dark blue skirt, and that perfect face under the light really gives off a charming vibe. Also, combined with that 34D and that elegant hip, her figure can really capture my soul...
  
  I swallow my saliva to focus, ahh, the miss is very pretty....I need to keep it together!
  
  On the other hand, Cheng Yue is wearing a white skirt, and clinging onto Wan Er"s arm. The two of them look just like twins!
  
  Wan Er arrives at the side of the road and glares at me, "Can we go now?"
  
  I look at her, but my soul is still captivated.
  
  "What are you doing, still staring?" Wan Er seems a bit shy, and her face is slightly red.
  
  Cheng Yue teases me on the side, "Xiao Yao, isn"t Wan Er fabulous today?"
  
  I nod, "Yep."
  
  Cheng Yue swallows her laughter, "Don"t look too closely, you"ll have plenty of chances later when you accompany her~"
  
  "Oh..."
  
  I elegantly turn around, "Okay, let"s go the dance party..."
  
  With a bang, I hit my head on the lamp post, and I see stars within my vision...Damn it, why is there a lamp post here?!
  
  The two ladies quietly laughs behind me, and the three of us walk towards the dance party hall. This is probably one of the liveliest places in the the school, and the poor little me can join these kinds of parties... Yep, I"ll be sure to eat until I"m full, and I won"t hold back at all!
  Chapter 26 - It"s You!
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Sohaib Ashraf, Anthony Devany, Daryl Valention and Anthony Almeida!
  
  Liu Hua University, Big Assembly Hall
  
  The entrance is mobbed by the crowds, already many peoples has been waiting to go through. Several males dress in black tuxes collected admission tickets from the crowd. But as a freshmen, we only need our student identity card to be able to go in.
  
  "Uhhh... Don"t tell me you didn"t carry along the student identity card...." Dong Cheng Yue teases.
  
  
  
  I extend my hand out of my pocket, pull out a wrinkled student identity card and smile: "Relax, I"m certainly not that forgetful, see?"
  
  
  
  "Then hurry up!"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er nods, and grabs onto Dong Cheng Yue hand. The two beauties resemble night elves that are known for their grace and beauty. I quickly follow behind and wave my student ID at the "guards", they pause before saying: "Come on in..."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  The moment I entered the hall, I was stood still, shocked at the extravagance of the party. In the huge and spacious hall, huge feasts were arranged, there"s enough to feed me for an entire year, no, probably two years. And the wine glasses were stacked on top of each other with red wine in them. Damn, what a waste of expensive wine, if someone even touches the stack, they"ll all go to waste! I wonder who is hosting and paying for today"s welcoming part, does he have too much money to spend?
  
  
  
  Looking up, countless bright chandeliers were embedded at the top of the ceiling, appearing similar to that of a starry night. The scene is indescribable, my best attempt would be, this is the pinnacle of luxury......
  
  
  
  "Chinese department, class 1!"
  
  
  
  Far away, several males wearing formal black attire extended their hands out with a courteous smile: "Isn"t that the freshmens Lin Wan Er, Dong Cheng Yue? We are here, Chinese department"s class 1 table is here!"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er looks up in surprise but recovers almost immediately, leading me and Dong Cheng Yue over to that table. At the table, a male with black moles on his long chin steps forward extending his hand: "Hello classmate Lin Wan Er, I"m the Chinese department"s student union president, fourth year student. My name is Jack, nice to meet you."
  
  
  
  But, Lin Wan Er didn"t shake hands with him, instead, she simply lowered her head and said: "Hi, Senior!"
  
  Flustered, Jack hand still stood in the air.
  
  
  
  I seize the opportunity to move forward, reaching for his hand and smile: "Hello president, I"m first year freshmen Li Xiao Yao, at the same time, Lin Wan Er is my friend. Nice to meet you!"
  
  
  
  Even though Jack is surprised by gesture, he realizes that I had just saved him for an embarassment and shows a grateful smile: "Nice to meet you......"
  
  
  
  Dong Cheng Yue secretly smiles, and drags Lin Wan Er: "Wan Er, let"s sit over here. Li Xiao Yao come after you finish acquainting with senior......"
  
  
  
  "Ok."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I sighed as I appraise Jack"s very expensive suit. For me... my shirts are from American Apparel while my pants are from G2000 (Hong Kong brand), my shoes are New Balance. However even though the clothes can be separated by cost but self-respect does not separate into valuable and worthless. Therefore without hints of servile nor overbearing, I greeted my senior and afterwards headed to Lin Wan Er"s table. From today on, my role will be a university freshmen, and also Lin Wan Er"s friend. Of course, this is Ling Tian Nan"s arrangement. In fact, he even altered my records, now no one can find out that I used be be a mercenary, commando, SWAT, criminal police, traffic police, guard etc. Although it isn"t hard for Ling Tian Nan to do this, it really helps me.
  
  
  
  Soon afterwards, more and more students come with young immature face revealing their envy for the extravagance displayed at the party. Moreover, some students that had come to the party are from prestigious family, and were wearing luxurious attire that put Jack"s attire to shame. Looks like tonight isn"t a welcoming dance party but more like a show off how rich you are party.
  
  
  
  Behind me, sharp gazes sting my back. Several class 2 students of the Chinese Department were staring daggers at me after discovering delicious prey, Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue. Because these two beauties were sitting very close to me, almost giving the impression that they were leaning against me, the targets of their hatred was me. Because I, if I may say so, give off the impression of handsome, courageous young man, they probably thought that I was dating the two. I concentrated, blocking out all sounds until I could finally hear them gossiping quietly:"Look, the two beauties on the next table, aren"t they Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue. Supposedly come from extraordinary family background, tsk tsk......"
  
  
  
  "Lin Wan Er!! Didn"t she...... Is it the Lin Wan Er that sing heart of time? Damn, she really resembles her posters. She...... she is my girl..... goddess. I...... when did I start stuttering..."
  
  
  
  "Pah, you good for nothing! She is Lin Wan Er......wow, looking good!"
  
  
  
  "Say, who is that repulsive fellow, he seems very familiar with Ling Wan Er......"
  
  "Doesn"t matter. He"s wearing the 2017 styles of American Apparel, he"s definitely a nobody. Right after the party start, you guys go and "help" him to start drinking. Make sure he leaves the two girls so that I can start!"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  My gaze flirted over to that table. The person that just spoke was a young man with red dyed hair. He seems about 25 years old, the same as me! But, from his posture, he seems very arrogant. He was wearing a deep red suit, definitely by some famous brand. In fact, even his watch is sparkling gold. Oh, that"s the 2016 limited edition of Vacheron Constantin embedded with pure gold and diamonds. I remember seeing that it cost about 2,000,000 Yuan (333,333 USD) per watch. Who is this guy?
  
  
  
  "That person.......red hair, who is he?" I look at Dong Cheng Yue: "Why do I feel like seen him before? Yue Er, don"t turn your head, just casually glance over......."
  
  
  
  Dong Cheng Yue carefully picks up her glasses of red wine and sneaks a glance: "Liu Ying, son of the chairman of Feng Ling Corporation in Hang Zhou. The company is worth about 1,000,000,000 Yuan (166,666,666 USD). But, he"s a third year student, dunno how he got into this party. By the way, Liu Ying has a very bad reputation at the university. Stay away from him."
  
  
  
  I nodded: "Ahh, I understand."
  
  
  
  Beside me, Lin Wan Er purses her red lips. She throw a sideways glance at me : "Why are you paying so much attention to him?"
  
  
  
  "Not really. But I do think that, in a moment they will come over to invite you girls to a dance or toasts. I need to be prepared for that......"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er: "......."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Just then, another person plopped down beside me. It"s glasses, Tang Gu.
  
  
  
  "Haha, so you"re here...." Tang Guo put his arm around my shoulder, but his eyes stayed glued to Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue. This guy.......
  
  
  
  I push off Tang Guo arm and say: "Glasses, why did you come?"
  
  "C"mon, I"m also a freshman and, I"m also in the Chinese department. If not, how would I be living in the same dormitory as you?
  
  
  
  Xiao Yao: "......"
  
  Tang Guo looked at Ling Wan Er and then his voice began to tremble. His cheek blushed blossomed into a deep crimson and soon after he started to take disgusting deep breaths: "Miss Lin Wan Er, hello...... I am...... I am Li Xiao Yao roommate Tang Guo, it"s very nice to meet you."
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er humbly smiled. Her eyes squinted into crescent moons: "Same to you......"
  
  
  
  Tang Guo nearly choked on himself. Instead of respond, he hid behind his cellphone and then in a low voice he said: "Li Xiao Yao, you truly have good fortunes......"
  
  
  
  I was astounded: " What fortunes?"
  
  
  
  "Keep pretending!" Tang Guo places his cellphone in front of me and says: "Look! The university has a tradition where when freshmen enter the school, the school posts a list of top the top 10 most beautiful women of the school!"
  
  
  
  "Oh, the top 10......"
  
  
  
  "That right......" Tang Guo wipe off his saliva and said: "The results are in. Lin Wan Er is ranked number 1 and Dong Cheng Yue came in second.The second year female student Xi Tu Xue went from first to third place. Furthermore, in fourth and fifth place respectively is Wang Ran and Liu Lu. They all got bumped down......"
  
  
  
  The corner of my mouth twitched: "Useless......"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er glance: "Exactly, that"s useless......"
  
  
  
  Woah, this is the first time she and I reached an same agreement.
  
  
  
  Tang Guo lightly smiles and looks away. Suddenly, he turns back to me when he see"s Liu Ying"s group: "Yo, Li Xiao Yao, are Lin Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue your friends?"
  
  
  
  I nodded: "Of course, what"s the problem?"
  
  
  
  "Then get ready to protect them....."
  
  "What?"
  
  
  
  "That guys, Liu Ying , do you known him?" Tang Guo lowered his voice, to the point where only I could hear him: "Liu Ying, crown prince of Feng Ling corporation is a third year university student. In two years that he join Liu Hua university, he gain reputation of being queen killer. Last year, out of the top 10 most beautiful women, seven were rumored to have gone on Liu Ying"s bed......"
  
  I was astounded, speechless to said how can this matter be permitted. My virgin self can"t accept this!
  
  
  
  Beside me, Lin Wan Er dully says: " Men that are two timing are the most loathsome....."
  
  
  
  I turn around amazed, surprised to see that her hearing is very keen. Lin Wan Er"s beautiful face was also staring at me and with a charming smile: "Relax, I"m not going to drink or dance with that guy......"
  
  
  
  I nodded: "Ahh, Ok...."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  Soon afterwards, the host declared that the evening party had finally begun. And me? As soon as the food came out, me and Glasses devoured through the food. As if we had just gotten back from a hungry trip to South Africa. Soon, me and glasses swept away everything. At the table were around 20 people. Although a couple of the guys started to chat with Ling Wan Er and Dong Cheng Yue, but I kept on eating, not my problem!
  
  
  
  When I was only slightly full, a group of students from Economics Department surged toward us. These freshmen were obviously drunk with their cheeks bright red. Among these people, one tall individual with respectfully asked: "All the student from the Economics Department is here, please don"t say no, ok?"
  
  
  
  "How could I...."
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er stood up, holding a filled red wine glass and drank it in one gulp. Her cheek had turned a slight pink when she finally sat back down. Afterwards, she shoot a gaze at me, making me feel uncomfortable.
  
  
  
  As people continuously arrive to give a toast, Lin Wan Er continued to drink glass after glass. She became somewhat languid, slumping in the chair. Tilting her head, she began to boldly stare at me, showing a complicated expression. But I did not dare to look at her in the face. I could tell that she was furious, furious at her father for sending a someone to monitor her. Furious at having her unrestricted life, restricted. I knew this, but at the same time, I had no say in the matter.
  
  
  
  "Wan Er, you"ve drank enough, shall we go back now?
  
  
  
  I reached out and lighly grabbed Lin Wan Er very soft and tender wrist.
  
  
  
  "Don"t touch me!"
  
  Lin Wan Er furiously withdrew her hand, like a wounded beast. Beside me, Dong Cheng Yue seemed puzzled: "Wan Er, are you alright?"
  
  Lin Wan Er look at me: "I"m sorry, I...."
  
  
  
  I didn"t speak. I only silently returned her gaze.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  At the same time, another group came. Then a very familiar voice floated through the air: "Miss Lin Wan Er, can I, Liu Ying be fortunate enough to invite you to a toast?
  
  
  
  I got up abruptly, looking at Liu Ying and said: " Wan Er has had too many already, let me replace her instead!"
  
  
  
  "Who do you think you are?"
  
  Liu Ying"s eyebrows were raised, exerting his overbearingness. But as soon as he saw me, his eyes widened: "I knew you looked familiar, Xiao Yao Zi Zai!"
  Chapter 27 - A Gentleman"s Revenge
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  My body tenses up. How did he know my [Destiny] ID? Who is he? Focusing on him, I quickly realize the pampered prince wearing a Vacheron Constantin watch, was none other than the man I"ve defeated several times in Ba Huang City, Tyrant of Western Chu!
  
  
  
  I calm down quickly, and lightly ask: "Do I know you?"
  
  
  
  Liu Ying coldly glares at me: "You may not recognize me, but I surely recognize you! How"s that Bramble Thorn Sword working out for you? In Seven-Star Valley, you killed our entire group. How impressive!"
  
  
  
  I showed a calm smile: "It wasn"t much, I was just punishing evil."
  
  
  
  "Get out of my face!"
  
  
  
  Seeing Ling Wan Er behind me, Liu Ying calmed down before continuing, "Look, because Ling Wan Er knows you, I won"t continue this quarrel... I"ll give you 3 seconds to get out of my face, a worthless dog should know its place."
  
  
  
  I stood still: "Ling Wan Er has had too many drinks, I"ll toast with you in her place."
  
  "Who the hell do you think you are?"
  
  
  
  Liu Ying face goes red. The white wine in his glass, splashes into at my face. The spicy smell of an aged thirty year old bottle of 53 degree Maotai, worth 25000 yuan (4100 dollars) surges into my nose. Ah... What a waste.
  
  
  
  "Xiao Yao!" Glasses suddenly stands up.
  
  
  
  Liu Ying glares at Glasses with killing intent, defeating Glasses" courage. He falters and sits back down slowly, without speaking another word.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I stood still, staring blankly at Liu Ying. I had over 20 methods available to kill him instantly, but I restrained myself. I am the last line of defense against any threats towards Ling Wan Er, I cannot reveal my identity by showing off my skills for such a trivial matter. I must remain under the radar, because my usefulness would be at its end as soon as I act out.
  
  
  
  "What? Aren"t you going to fight back?
  
  
  
  Liu Ying continued to edge me on: "What"s wrong? Are you a coward outside the game?"
  
  I stared at him coldly, emitting killing intent.
  
  
  
  Rustle..
  
  
  
  Liu Ying unconsciously takes two steps back. It seems like he felt the killing intent in the air, but he probably doesn"t realize exactly what he just experienced.
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er stands up slowly, holding in her hand, a glass of red wine, and says: "That"s enough, I drink it!".
  
  
  
  She took a large sip of wine. Afterwards, she picked up a napkin and wiped the liquor off my cheeks.
  
  Liu Ying just stares at us, shocked: " Just wait, sooner or later, Xiao Yao, I will make you regret your decisions. I will have my way, and never once have I been unable to have my way!"
  
  
  
  I say nothing, and turn around. The shocked faces of my classmates fall into my view. I grope for a glass of white wine from the table and finish it. With the spicy wine sliding down my throat, my anger slowly fades. I tell myself, I"m no longer the young man governed by my emotions, the me today, only has one mission, to protect Ling Wan Er.
  
  
  
  Dong Cheng Yue murmurs "Xiao Yao, sorry about that.."
  
  
  
  I smile at her, "It"s nothing."
  
  
  
  Ling Wan Er who has been silent since drinking the wine, suddenly makes a bow towards everybody before saying: " Sorry, I"m feeling a little unwell, I"ll be leaving."
  
  Without waiting to see the reactions of everyone, she turned around and left. I hurriedly followed after her, after all protecting her is my job. Looking at our backs, Dong Cheng Yue"s lips part but no sound comes out.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Outside of the Assembly Hall, the freezing winds tend to sober people up rather fast. Wan Er"s dark blue skirt flutters, sticking to her beautiful, slender legs in the sparkling snow, under a lamp post. She walks somewhat unsteadily, so naturally I approach her and attempt to support her with my arm: "Miss, are you alright?"
  
  
  
  Ling Wan Er shakes her head, and removes my arm: "Go away."
  
  
  
  "......."
  
  
  
  Letting Ling Wan Er lead the way, I quietly follow her into the flower garden. She finally stops at a stone bench, hugs herself, and starts to cry.
  
  
  
  I stand by her side, a lone figure in the chilling wind.
  
  
  
  After a long time, Ling Wan Er raises her head, her eyes filled with tears, and says: "Xiao Yao, do you know how much I dislike you? I hate you, I really hate you!"
  
  
  
  "......"
  
  
  
  Her tears didn"t stop: "You"re his will, a shadow that"s always imposed on me. Why? Are mother and me just tools to you? Why cant I do things that I want to do? Why do I have to do things that I don"t want to do? Why am I being monitored like a criminal? I never asked for any of this, I don"t want any of this! I hate him and I definitely hate you..."
  
  
  
  I kept my mouth shut, but I knew who she was talking about, her father Ling Tian Nan.
  
  
  
  "Miss."
  
  
  
  After a while, I sound out: "The evening is cold, we should return now before anyone gets sick. "
  
  
  
  But Ling Wan Er kept sitting there, crying. Finally she stood up, wiping away her tears away revealing blood-shot eyes: "I"m sorry."
  
  
  
  I shake my head with a faint smile: "No, you haven"t done anything wrong, nothing at all."
  
  
  
  "I shouldn"t have gotten angry at you."
  
  
  
  "Its alright, the angry Wan Er is the best Wan Er."
  
  
  
  "So you like being yelled at..."
  
  
  
  "Really?"
  
  
  
  "Hehe..."
  
  
  
  A girl"s mood is like the weather, changing quickly without any pattern.But I knew my pace, although it seemed like me and Ling Wan Er are very close, we are actually very, very far.
  
  
  
  We walk side by side on our way back to the dorms.
  
  
  
  After a while, I asked: "Miss, do you truly want to revolt?"
  
  
  
  Ling Wan Er suddenly stops and gives me surprised look, "What do you mean?"
  
  
  
  I show my brightest smile, "If you truly want, I"ll support your revolt against him."
  
  
  
  Ling Wan Er suddenly stops, showing an astonished face. After a while she starts laughing and pats me on the shoulder before continuing, "Forget about it, I don"t believe you because you"re just one of father"s little pet dogs."
  
  
  
  "Little pet dogs..." my anger throbbed through my words.
  
  
  
  Ling Wan Er had a smile on her face when she walked into the women"s dormitory.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  I stood still, watching the already faded backline of Wan Er. But soon afterwards, a sexy women with a small red purse came up to me: "Does this handsome fellow want to accompany me tonight?"
  
  
  
  Damn, even prostitutes come into the school?
  
  
  
  I push down the urge to arrest her. Instead, I clench my teeth, without saying a word.
  
  
  
  Not too far away, a group of people are walking towards us, it"s Tyrant of Western Chu aka Liu Ying and his group of friends! Judging from the manner in which they were walking, they probably had drank a bit too much. But Liu Ying still dangled a half-full bottle of wine in his hands. He had an unusually wretched face when he said, "It"s such a pity that I didn"t get Wan Er today, her body is out of this world and her face is simply too beautiful. Haha, if I get her to my bed, I wouldn"t leave for 3 days straight, if you know what I mean...
  
  Several of the boys in the gang started laughing.
  
  
  
  An idea immediately hatched within my head. I rush forward, and pull the prostitute into some nearby shrubs.
  
  
  
  "Ow, don"t rush!" The girl spins around, and sticks onto me, and says, "Do you want to do it in the grass? I"m fine with it but you"re gonna have to pay 50 dollars, alright?"
  
  
  
  Without a second thought I pulled out 200 yuan and say: "This is for you, if you help me do one thing!"
  
  
  
  "What is it?"
  
  
  
  "You see that red head over there? He"s a rich idiot. All I want you to do is lure him into a room with you."
  
  
  
  "Is he really, really rich?"
  
  
  
  "Filthy rich"
  
  
  
  "Alright, deal".
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  The prostitute pushed me away and walked towards Liu Ying"s group. Under the lamppost, she quickly made a deal with Liu Ying. Although the prostitute wasn"t ugly, Liu Ying had just been rejected which was probably why she convinced him so easily.
  
  
  
  I hide in the shadows, tailing them closely while they walked out through the campus gate. I took out my cellphone and dialed for Wang Xin.
  
  
  
  "Brat, what"s the matter?" Wang said
  
  
  
  "Boss!" I laughed into the phone, "Can you notify the people that are responsible for H(illegal adult) stuff to come near Liu Hua University? Also, get me a uniform, we"re gonna bust someone tonight."
  
  
  
  "Hmm? When did you start caring about that kind of stuff?"
  
  
  
  "Because I saw it alright? Just send them over quickly or I"ll just leave..."
  
  
  
  "Alright, but kid, don"t you ever dare threaten me again."
  
  
  
  "Whatever!"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  I followed after Liu Ying and the prostitute until I saw them entering 168 Quick and Easy Inn. Shortly afterwards, I find 4 police officers sprinting over. I knew all of them, "Brother Xiao Yao!"
  
  
  
  "Uniform?"
  
  
  
  "It"s here."
  
  
  
  I quickly change into the brand new police uniform. There"s even a badge in the shirt pocket. Holy, it"s the deputy officer"s uniform.
  
  
  
  With the other 4, I entered the hotel and we flashed our badges. When asked about what room Liu Ying went in, the receptionist answered with: "Its room 308."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  We went quickly to the third floor and gathered around room 308. I tried entering by swiping the card, but a chain was in place. So I kicked the door open and heard moans.
  
  
  
  I pull out my police badge while lowering my hat, after all I don"t want to be recognized. Then I shout: "Freeze both of you, we suspect that you are involved in prostitution. You can seek counsel from a lawyer, but you must come with us."
  
  
  
  Liu Ying is staring drunk at me: "You shits, get out! Don"t you know who my father is?"
  
  
  
  I moved forward and brung my knuckle down on Liu Ying"s cheek. It was satisfying to hear a slight crunch and a slight trail of blood leave Liu Ying"s mouth.
  
  
  
  "It doesn"t matter who you are... Go and cuff em."
  
  
  
  Satisfied, I left with a smile. I took off my uniform and gave it to the guard stationed outside the room. Before I left, I told the guys to not take the girl and only take Liu Ying. With quick strides, I walked out of the inn. Now any bad feelings that I had because of the party were gone. Hmph, even though I didn"t act out at the party doesn"t mean that I won"t take my revenge. I always adhere to one rule - Gentlemen take their revenge the same night.
  
  TL: I"ll translate to chapter 37 and go from there, deciding if I want to continue or not. Also, I"ve been reading all of the comments, the encouraging one and the more down-to-earth ones. I"ll get back to you guys at chapter 37!
  ay!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Looking at today"s class outline, I scratched my head. Why did I choose to enroll in the Chinese Department, I wonder?
  
  
  
  The 2 classes in the morning required us to look over the [Complete Library of the Four Treasures] (The largest collection of books in Chinese history) and selections from Mencius. Reading these 2 books, It"s all greek for me; , I can"t even finish a single page before my eyelids start to droop ! How will I survive these classes? I hate Mencius now...
  
  
  
  On a small path in the school garden, hauling a small mountain of books, and walk next to Wan Er and Cheng Yue. A sweet fragrance of osmanthus flowers invades my nose. The environment in the school garden is refreshing to say the least, and the amount of pretty girls in the university is as plentiful as the clouds. But then again, students who come to this university are usually very well off, so they would have the time and money for makeup, and would generally have a better beauty sense. Compared to the company women that I met, they look like heavenly angels. (Chapter 1 - Company Girls)
  
  
  
  First period was about the [Complete Library of The Four Treasures]. The class took place in a huge classroom, with a few hundred people all having class together. Wan Er and Cheng Yue were both straight A students, like a dutiful body guard, I braced myself and sat with them in the first row. At soon as they sat down in the first, huge shuffling sounds came from behind, apparently a lot of boys forced themselves forward, hoping to get a glimpse Liu Hua University"s number 1 and 2 beauties.
  
  
  
  I feel a chill down my spine, the result of envious stares behind my back. But, the professor was smiling merrily, thinking that his teaching were what caused the class to be overflowed with students, but little did he know that it was the power of the two beauties, or else this boring class would never have over 100 students participating...
  
  
  
  I propped up my face with my hand, and I started to doze off. looking forward to the afternoon when I can play [Destiny] again. I haven"t been logged on for a while, hopefully the level gaps didn"t get too big. ...
  
  
  
  Bangbang...
  
  
  
  Amidst the muffled sounds, Wan Er nudges me with her elbows a few times, and smiles sweetly at me while the professor says, "This student in the front row, can you tell me what are the four books that are in the [Complete Library of the Four Treasures]?"
  
  
  
  I jump up, and with full confidence, answer , "Is it Guqin, chess, books, and paintings? (Four Arts)"
  
  
  
  The professor froze for a moment there.
  
  
  
  Wan Er clenched her teeth, and muttered under her breath, "Idiot, it"s politics, history, philosophy, and writings!"
  
  
  
  I suddenly understood what the books I was reading were about, and shamefully I sit back down with my cheeks burning red. Then after a few more minutes I fall asleep again.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  After painfully enduring the painful morning classes , I quickly ate something for lunch, and returned to the dorms, it was game time!
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  
  
  I appear back in Ba Huang City, and look at my level. It"s still level 22, and the player who is at the top of the Ba Huang City leaderboard, Yan Zhao Warrior, had already risen to level 27. That crazy guy, he probably wants to rush to level 40, and become the first person to be promoted the second time. I"ve heard rumors that if you get to level 40, every occupation can learn a new damage skill. It is a clear divider for players, so it doesn"t matter how good equipment a level 39 has, their potential can"t be compared with a level 40 who has been promoted. Or so the rumours say.
  
  
  
  Looking at the pet window, I can see the Bee Overlord sleeping peacefully, waiting for me to summon him. Hm, if I hunt strong monsters now now, there shouldn"t be too many problems, at least my damage output isn"t be too bad, and with this 97% excellence Super Saiyan bee helping me, my damage output has to be way higher than any swordsman who is the same level as me!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I repair all of my equipment, and pack dozens of potions in my inventory, enough to last me through a couple hours of intense monster hunting. Hmmm I need a goal when I start hunting, I can"t mindlessly kill monsters, that"d be stupid. Okay, let"s go find the level 4 herbs! I can already make level 4 potions and pills. Level 3 [Seven-Star] pills can only recover 200 mana, while the level 4[Chilling Wind Pill] can restore 300 mana, so there"s quite a big difference.
  
  
  
  Most of the players right now are over level 20. For mages, their level 20 AOE spell--[Rock Spikes] costs 30 mana at level 1, and 90 mana at level 3. Even if one uses it meaningfully, one [Rock Spikes] spell costs 90 mana. Looking at the consumption rate, in order to maintain a careful use of [Rock Spikes], one would have to use the [Chilling Wind Pill], which recovers 300 mana, or else there"s a chance that a mage"s mana pool will be completely depleted, and a mage that can"t use spells is a sitting duck..
  
  Opening my ability window, I check the recipe for the level 4 pill--
  
  [Chilling Wind Pill] - Recovers 300 MP. Chilling Wind Herb x3, Seven-Star Herb x1, Alchemy Furnace x2.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  Hmm, I still have quite a bit of Seven-Star Herbs left, so I just need the Chilling Wind Herbs instead of the Seven-Star Herbs. I open up the forums, and seek their whereabouts. After searching for 10 minutes or so, I got a hit; a wandering level 22 assassin found traces of the Herb growing in a forest north of Ba Huang. However, he didn"t have the picking skill and returned empty handed. The forest, called "Chilling Wind Forrest", has snow along its borders.
  
  I checked the minimap, though I knew the forest"s general direction is north, I couldn"t pinpoint its exact location . I guessing it"ll be an hour from Ba Huang by foot. So after considering it for a while, I clench my teeth and buy a Ba Huang City return scroll, to save an hour of walking on my return.With my level 4 alchemy, I can definitely earn 1 gold coin in an hour!
  
  Preparations are finished, time to go!
  
  Holding my Bramble Thorn Sword, I walk out Ba Huang City"s bloodstained entrance. It seems that like the name city, it"s inhabitant are filled with bloodlust. There are plenty of players with dark classes such as Barbarians, Moon spirits, Undeads, etc., and almost every moment, someone gets PKed in the vicinity of Ba Huang. The competition between the many guilds is ferocious. But for me, an lone player, my only goal is only to quickly level up and train my skills.
  
  
  
  Stepping on the grass, I reached a forest outside of Ba Huang City. I didn"t pay any attention to the weak monsters under level 20, and entered the forest by myself. After walking for almost half an hour, I suddenly entered a blood-red area in the map. Going further ahead, there are monsters that have levels exceeding my own , which explained why the system set the area ahead as a blood-red color; to warn me that the following area is not recommended for me, and that I will most likely die there.
  
  
  
  Raising my hand, a golden hexagram appears beneath my hand, and Baby Bobo comes flying out flapping his wings. The level 15 Bee Overlord, with 291 attack damage, the system definitely didn"t factor that in!
  
  
  
  Bobo spins around, and looks excited, without a worry in the world.
  
  
  
  Continuing on, there is a damp and dark shrubbery area. Looking further ahead, I see an undead soldier loitering about, wearing a beat-up broken chain armor, holding a rusted crossbow, and making some heavy breathing sounds. Was it wailing?
  
  
  
  I inch myself forward, but that zombie was 5 levels higher than me, so I couldn"t check its attributes.
  
  
  
  [Undead Hunter] (Normal Monster)
  
  
  
  Level: 27
  
  Attack: ???
  
  Defense: ???
  
  HP: ???
  
  Abilities: ???
  
  
  
  Description: An undead hunter, occupying the cold forest in the wilderness. They are humans that lost their life, relying on the weak-minded dead spirits to hang on to life. They will slaughter any intruder that steps into their territory mercilessly. Ba Hang City has posted numerous bounty posters, but no one has dared to collect their heads...
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  It"s quite the problem charging in without knowing its attack and defence, and disadvantages with the level gap is quite big. Seems like tackling this will be an headache. But, according to rumours, killing a monster that is at least 5 levels above you, grants increased drop rates and extra experience gain but only applies if you solo it, like me; a party wouldn"t receive an experience bonus.
  
  
  
  Seeing Bobo dancing and flying on my shoulder, I smile a bit. Yep, I"ll use this guy to hunt this zombie while training my own his level, If all goes well, there will be no problem at all.
  
  
  
  "Charge!"
  
  
  
  I point with my sword, and with a Sha sound Bobo rushes forward, as quick as lightning. Damn, that"s the result of 4.5 agility and 97% excellence. The beauty of high agility!
  
  
  
  Buzzzzzz...
  
  
  
  I thought the buzz was very annoying at first, but now its like music to my ears. Bobo"s stinger lights up and with a golden hexagrams, stings the chest of the Zombie. With the attack,the tattered leather armor gets ripped away. With the pieces of armor, some of the rotten flesh of the zombie also fall off. With just one combo, the zombie has already lost a huge chunk of its health--
  
  
  
  138!
  
  120!
  
  141!
  
  
  
  Despite the level difference, (the monster is level 27 and Bobo is level 15,) for Bobo to deal this kind of damage is unbelievable..
  
  
  
  Ooooooooo...
  
  
  
  The hunter raises his crossbow, and fires an arrow at Bobo. With a Pa, the arrow lands with a sickening crunch. Instantly, a large portion of Bobo"s health drops--
  
  
  
  254!
  
  
  
  I stare at it, as if I can feel the attack falling on myself instead of Baby Bobo, and quickly wave my hand to cast [Heal]. That quickly pulls Bobo"s health back up, and at the same time, I draw my sword, and [Turmoil Sword] automatically activates. I strike thrice, and follow up with a [Hemostasis] for Bobo. With our harmonious attacks, we will be undefeatable throughout the world!
  
  
  
  After being attacked by me and Bobo, the zombie finally falls with a cry. It died!
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  
  
  A golden stream of light falls over Bobo, my own experience had increased significantly and Bobo leveled up to 16! I put all of it"s points into strength. Anyways, killing monsters with a higher level is indeed more efficient.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Our duo continued forward, and after nearly 2 hours of hunting, I had made 47 silver coins! Wow, what a fortune!
  
  During this time, my level also rose to level 23, and Bobo to level 20. His leveling is pretty fast, and his attributes have risen significantly as well--
  
  [Baby Bobo] (Bee Overlord)
  
  Level: 20
  
  Attack: 271-388
  
  Defense: 194
  
  HP: 485
  
  AP: 194
  
  Abilities: [Combo LV-2] [Stinger LV-2]
  
  Excellence: 97%
  
  
  
  System Note: The equations for the attributes for Bee Overlord after level 20
  
  Attack = LV * 10 * (0.97 + 1)
  
  Defense = LV * 5 * (0.97 + 1)
  
  HP = LV * 12.5 * (0.97 + 1)
  
  AP = LV * 5 * (0.97 + 1)
  
  ......
  
  Baby Bobo"s attack of 388 would probably be a hack-level attack at this stage in the game. In addition, his 194 points of defense isn"t too far off from some of the weaker monks, and 485 HP is enough so that Bobo won"t get insta-killed by same level monsters. Mm, I think this is pretty good!
  
  
  
  With Baby Bobo, a name that would fill anyone with warmth, we continued to cut through the forest. In the distance, I saw some snow laying on the ground, we finally reach the colder areas! The map declares: Attention! You have entered the [Chilling Wind Forest]!
  
  Involuntarily, a chill spreads over my body. I"m finally here, [Chilling Wind Forest]!
  Chapter 29 - Peerless Strike
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Ahmed Shahidh.
  
  Surrounded by mounds of snow, I finally arrived at [Chilling Wind Forest]. In the distance, I spotted the level 4 herbs - Chilling Wind herbs, glowing against the pure white snow. This is gonna make me a fortune!
  
  I carried my Bramble Thorn Sword, and pushed forward against the tough wind the treacherous snow. The arctic chills mercilessly lashed against me; I was shivering all over, after all, how was it possibly resist the cold with a thin white robe?
  
  
  
  I wrapped my Silver Feathered Cloak tightly against me. It helped, to a certain extent, its still freezing! But, I will sacrifice my own well being for the glittering herbs that were waving in the wind, as if they were saying hello to me.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  But before I could pluck the herbs from the ground, I hear a growl, monsters! On the minimap, at my right, was a large bright red dot. Looking over, I took a few steps back involuntarily. Hidden between the trees was an undead soldier with a broken steel sword. Its flesh had long since decomposed, revealing disgustingly green bones. The soldier"s helmet had obviously undergone many battles, broken off at parts and showing the soldier"s green skull.
  
  
  
  [Green Rock Skeleton ] (Ordinary monster)
  
  Level: 29
  
  Attack:? ? ?
  
  Defense:? ? ?
  
  Health:? ? ?
  
  Skills:? ? ?
  
  Description: The Green Rock Skeletons are the guardians of Chilling Wind Forest. These powerful skeletons were once famous guardians of the kingdom, but because of evil spirits that were slowly corroding their spirits, they became blood thirsty, seeking blood from friend or foe. Before the skeletons died, they were trapped in a mountain and after "resting" with rocks within the mountain, they have rock-like defense and durability. Because of how tough they are, they have wandered Chilling Wind Forest for thousands of years and no one has been capable of thoroughly defeating them.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  The skeletons obviously have an immense amount of defense, but thinking from another angle, the skeletons are probably lacking in attack. This is great for me! Baby Bobo has 5 stars in attack growth with a 97 degree of excellency. Together with my healer abilities, we easily counter the high defense of the Green Rock Skeletons!
  
  "Oh, here I come, easy experience!"
  
  In a great mood, I draw my sword and command Baby Bobo to attack. He rushes forward and uses [Stinger] and [Combo] in conjunction causing loud rock-like "clang clang" sounds. How high is it"s defense?
  
  110!
  
  74!
  
  69!
  
  71!　
  
  ......
  
  I didn"t know whether to laugh or cry looking at those numbers, the Green Rock Skeleton should have about 1400 heath. This is going to be a looong fight. After those continuous attacks, the Green Skeleton instantly retaliated, hitting Baby Bobo for 144 point of damage. Its attack power truly wasn"t that high compared to its level, even the level 27 Undead Hunters hit harder. All I had to was cast a [Hemostasis] to completely heal Baby Bobo"s health and then I joined the fight.
  
  
  
  Ding!
  
  21!
  
  My damage is... so low. Sniff*
  
  After a bit more of fighting, the Green Rock Skeleton collapsed and dropped 45 Copper Coins. Quite generous, but unfortunately it didn"t drop any equipment.
  
  Afterwards I turned around to pick up the Chilling Wind herb, I got 3 stalks from one herb thanks to my herb picking skill. With the herbs in my hand, I felt like I had accomplished great, but there weren"t any system rewards. Maybe I held my expectations too high.
  
  I continued my hunt for Chilling Wind Herbs, at the same time, I kept dueling Green Rock Skeletons. I"m incredibly grateful for Baby Bobo, without him, I would have to hit the Green Rock Skeleton more than 73 times and it would take around 3-5 minutes, factoring in health regen, to simply kill one skeleton! With the help of Baby Bobo, it would only take around 30 seconds to defeat one. An Overlord Bee with a 97 degree of excellence, is the greatest gift that I could ever ask for.
  
  I continued killing and collecting herbs for almost 3 hours, skipping dinner, simply to continue the hunt.
  
  I had lost count of the number of Green Rock Skeletons that I had killed. But when Baby Bobo"s level 3 [combo] finished off a Green Rock Skeleton. A "pata" sound accompanied it"s defeat. The slain skeleton had dropped 2 items. One was a dark green illustration card, while the other was a shining two edged spear, oho seems like I"m about to switch weapons!
  
  Full of excitement I picked up the illustration card, it was a Green Rock Skeleton illustration!
  
  
  
  【Green Rock Skeleton】
  
  Attack power：★★☆
  
  Defense power：★★★★★
  
  Vitality：★★★★☆
  
  Agility：☆
  
  Magic power：★☆
  
  
  
  Skills：【Cleave】【Rock Shield】
  
  ......
  
  Gee, the Green Rock Skeleton was an absolute defense pet with a 5 stars in defense and 4.5 stars in health. If you distributed its stats points to further strengthen theses stats it would truly be useful for tanking, especially in boss fights, it might even be better than a tank monk, especially right now when most players don"t have decent equipment.
  
  I applied the Illustration Card to my Illustration Book, why not? I would continue hunting and gathering around here anyways. in fact, I accidently killed a level 1 Green Rock Skeleton a few minutes ago, now that I think about it, I was really stupid for killing that level 1 skeleton.
  
  I picked up the dull green spear. As soon as I touched the spear, a slight chill sneaked into my palms. Luckily, my strength enough to wield it, although with a slight difficulty. This gave me a good feeling, the attributes of this weapon definitely wouldn"t disappoint me...I reached out, and called forth its properties, and immediately grew wild with joy when I saw them! Several hours of killing green rock skeleton have finally paid off.
  
  【Ancient Shining Spear】（Bronze tier）
  
  Attack：100-125
  
  Strength：+14
  
  Passive：Increases the attack power of the user by 0,5%
  
  
  
  Level requirement：24
  
  ......
  
  I was grinning from ear to ear, the spear had a 125 attack damage upper limit! What I needed the most were weapons, my Bramble Thorn Sword was becoming a under leveled item, it"s attack was barely high enough to hurt other players. In addition, the Ancient Shining Spear was a Bronze Tier item! It would definitely have a huge value, even after I stop using.
  
  
  
  I immediately equipped the Ancient Shining Spear, although I had to give up the 10% damage boost from my [Turmoil Sword], it was still worth it. This is actually the first non-sword weapon that I"ve equipped, but it would appear that the attacking patterns, stabbing, hacking and slashing, is similar to with a sword.
  
  
  
  After equipped the Ancient Shining Spear I displayed my status. Yeah, I"m once again a healer with some insane (not in a normal way) stats.
  
  【Xiao Yao】（Healer）
  
  Level：24
  
  Attack power：230-255
  
  Defense：80
  
  Health points：424
  
  Mana points：320
  
  Charm：12
  
  
  
  ......
  
  Although my attack is still nothing compared to Baby Bobos attack power, I should be able to break through the Green Rock Skeleton"s defense and do reasonable amount of damage now. And that"s enough to satisfy me.
  
  
  
  I gripped the Ancient Shining Spear, full of joy. I waved the spear wildly in the air leaving flowery trails of light, gorgeous.
  
  Enough fun and games, I had to look for my pet Green Rock Skeleton.
  
  
  
  Around 7 pm I finally succeeded in finding a second level 1 Green Rock Skeleton in the Chilling Wind Forest. I immediately started to capture it, and after 9 seal card I finally succeeded. A Green Rock Skeleton holding a broken sword and making silent roars, appeared in my pet menu. It"s a great catch!
  
  
  
  【Green Rock Skeleton】
  
  Level：1
  
  Attack power：★★☆
  
  Defense：★★★★★
  
  Vitality：★★★★☆
  
  Agility：☆
  
  Magic power：★☆
  
  Skills：【Cleave】【Rock Shield】
  
  
  
  Degree of excellence ：75%
  
  ......
  
  It"s so good, I"ll easily get rich on this, after all a 75% of excellence pretty much means that it"s a high grade pet.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I had received a good pet, yes, but I still continued to hunt with Baby Bobo and rose to level 25 before the end of the day. Although I"m not yet an outstanding player, I"m not even near the top at Ba Huang, I have the help of the Ancient Shining Spear and Baby Bobo, with these two, keeping my position as the best damage dealer/healer combo shouldn"t be too hard.
  
  I continued hunting until around 9 pm, when the third level 1 Green Rock Skeleton appears!
  
  This time it took 11 seal cards in a row before I successfully sealed it.
  
  This being my third pet, my pet spaces were filled. The third Green Rock Skeleton had a 49% degree of excellence, thereby it was a medium grade pet. I don"t know what price it will fetch, but without a doubt it wouldn"t be as valuable as an attack pet that can help its owner raise levels more efficiently, like the killer bee.
  
  
  
  Looking at my inventory, I had gathered enough Chilling Wind Herbs to make the cost of a Return Scroll.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I had just pulled out my Return Scroll when I suddenly heard faint sounds of skills being used, the metallic sound of warrior combos especially stood out. Before I knew, I had arrived at the border between the Chilling Wind Forest and an area called Wild Cemetery. In the direction of the Wild Cemetery there should be players killing boss monsters or maybe PK"ing, I decided to have a look at the fun...
  
  With my Ancient Spear, I crossed out of Chilling Wind Forest and hid behind a particularly large cluster of grass. I got startled when I came into viewing range of the fight, there were at least a hundred people engaged, fighting a boss with 15% health left. It looked as if there two guilds that were competing for the boss. Wait! One of the guilds is Prague
  
  
  
  ......
  
  "Zheng Zheng Zheng"
  
  The boss used a combo, but Yan Zhao Warrior"s steel armor withstood the blows, and then muttered: "Peerless Strike!"
  
  Huaaa
  
  He surged forth, making a huge jump upwards, his sword flickering with an breathtaking light. He had used a combo attack, attacking with a straight trust, sweep, sweep back, roundhouse kick and finally a straight hack. He had attacked 5 times in 1,3 seconds and every attack accurately attacked the same spot for increased damage. Holy, he had created a custom skill!
  
  I"m truly shocked that somebody had succeeded in creating a custom skill. From my experience, it surely wasn"t an easy task.
  
  Even though Yan Zhao Warrior, Prague"s guild leader, was busy fighting the boss, he shouted: "Block their attack, focus on killing the boss, as long as we succeed in getting the loot we are victorious. Qing Qian, Wei Liang, go and prevent them from getting near the boss."
  
  Within Prague guild"s group, two figures suddenly disappears, they both used stealth, a skill unique to assassins. Although I didn"t see them clearly before they dissappeared, I"m sure one of the assassins was my big time customer, Yue Qing Qian.
  
  ......
  
  Leading the opposite group, was a level 27 swordsman, Admiral Li Mu, like Yan Zhao Warrior, he was also among the highest level players of Ba Huang City, by his side were level 26 Berserker, Admiral Ba Qi and a level 25 Archer Admiral Lian Po.
  
  Shua shua
  
  With some colorful flashes, Admiral Li Mu beheads a healer from Prague and at the same time, he rushes through the defensive line of 2 knights and plunges his blade into a mage dealing 442 damage, a fatal strike.
  
  General Li Mu roars: "This level 30 boss is ours! Go forward brothers, don"t let these Prague dogs get them!"
  
  
  
  At the start of the battle, Admiral Lian Po had immediately started hiding between rocks and bushes, attempting to snipe kill Prague"s healers. Both guilds had the same tactic, first eliminate all of the healers, and then engage in deadly combat. If the healers were still alive, the players could fight for days without a clear-cut victory.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  I sat down calmly, examining the battle from the mountain ridge. I had no reason to hurry back, and who in the right mind would go back after seeing this fight? This was a perfect chance to learn more about skills and saw how to manage skills for their maximum potential. Time to learn...
  Chapter 30 - Prague vs. The Generals
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Brian Bailey.
  
  Hup!
  
  In the chilling wind, a bloody dagger extends from the darkness and goes straight towards General Ba Qi"s throat. The level 26 berserker goes pale, knowing that he"s the target of a sneak attack. In front of him is a beautiful assassin wearing shining leather armor and holding a Bloody Dagger. It"s Yue Qing Qian, the deputy chief of Prague"s guild!
  
  Her leather shoes tap the ground and her strike instantly stuns General Ba Qi. After using her beautiful eyes to scan around for threats, she prepares a skill. The dagger starts to glow red and beings to charge. After holding it for about 1 second, the skill finishes charging and it activates--[Bleed] LV-3!
  
  Cha!
  
  321!
  
  After striking, General Ba Qi suddenly wakes up from the stun and quickly runs backwards, hoping to reach safety. But right after he turned around, Qing Qian activates another skill, level 3 [Backstab]: Raises damage dealt by 30%. Ba Qi"s body sprays forward and a damage of 289 pops over his head. He had died!
  
  ......
  
  "Crap, Ba Qi died!"
  
  Not too far away, General Wang Jian runs over with his sword. He unleashes a straight stab. The attack is very simple, but Qing Qian isn"t able to dodge or parry it, so she takes the strike.
  
  Gah!
  
  272!
  
  That strike almost killed her and Qing Qian quickly retreats away. But Wang Jian"s attacks followed her like shadows. A sharp pitch comes from the sword and two golden hexagrams climbed on the sword! It"s the beginning of a level 3 combo!
  
  "Damn it, heal me quickly!"
  
  Qing Qian takes her dagger and quickly runs away. Two level 3 [Hemostasis]s were casted on her and she recovers 300 HP, her health is full!
  
  General Wang Jian is a young man, about 20 years old. His face is impassive, while he pursuits Qing Qian; his sword is drags along the ground. He rushes, determined that he will kill Qing Qian at any cost. Under the moonlight, Qing Qian"s cloak floated like the wind and under the leather armor, a pair of legs as white as snow were running frantically. Although she was being chased, she was not panicking and continuously gave glances in the direction of General Wang Jian, trying to predict his next move.
  
  Ha!
  
  Yelling out, Wang sees a chance and suddenly dashes to the bushes in front of Qing Qian. Raising his sharp sword, he goes activates a skill, [Heavy Strike]. With his attack damage, Qing Qian, might not survive this.
  
  Hup!
  
  A dagger cuts through the wind and before Wang"s sword reaches its target, he receives a gorging attack from behind and loses 250+ Health. Another assassin beauty appears behind him and from quickly slashes him with her dagger, two more 180+ damage numbers pop up over his head.
  
  "Die!"
  
  Wang Jian side steps to avoid Qing Qian"s dagger. Simultaneous, he chugs down a health potion and slices towards the assassin behind him. Using the break, he jumps down the hill. He knows that he has no chance against two assassins as a lone swordsman.
  
  On top of the hill, the two assassin beauties stand shoulder to shoulder. With the exception of their equipment, they are basically the same! Although the game allows slight alteration of appearances, it definitely wouldn"t permit such similar appearances. Which means...These two assassins are twins!
  
  Yue Qing Qian LV-26 Assassin
  
  Yue Wei Liang LV-26 Assassin
  
  ......
  
  Behind the bushes, I"m stunned. Damn, Qing Qian and another sister huh. These two sisters must have quite some potential or else they wouldn"t have been noticed by Yan Zhao.
  
  During this time, the fighting at the top of the valley is getting increasingly intense. General Li Mu is clever; he made killing off the healers an extreme priority and now he has the advantage in numbers. Although Yan Zhao is very strong, he can"t be everywhere at once. After seeing the healers be pummeled by the arrows from afar, his anger reached a boiling point and roars, "You guys, come with me and finish off that archer!"
  
  Before Yan Zhao"s group reaches the archers, Li Mu had already brung his own group to intercept the Yan Zhao"s group. By the time Yan Zhao breaks through and heads towards the archers, his entire group had been annihilated.
  
  General Lian Po, a level 25 archer, is about 50 years old. He can pretty much be considered a veteran in the General"s family. In reality he is probably an uncle or something. Yan Zhao is also a 40 year old or so uncle. When the two uncles clash, who will emerge victorious?
  
  ......
  
  Pa!
  
  While stepping back, Lian Po pulls back hard and fires accurate shots at Yan Zhao. In a couple of seconds, Yan Zhao"s health falls below 50%.
  
  "Prepare to die!"
  
  Finally, Yan Zhao closed the distance and could attack Lian Po! Although he roared, he doesn"t pull out his sword. Instead he lands a heavy punch on Lian Po"s shoulder, and the momentum forces Lian Po to lose balance and fall backwards. Yan Zhao didn"t want for his attack to miss, so he made sure that Lian Po couldn"t avoid his attack before attacking! With a sharp cry, he activates a skill-- [Peerless strike]!
  
  The custom combo! Here it comes!
  
  But Lian Po smirks and suddenly leans himself backwards. He rolls down the hill, plunging into a field of Horsetail grass. He had planned this all out! He used the landscape to avoid Yan Zhao"s [Peerless Strike]. Without [Peerless Strike], Yan Zhao is just a regular swordsman, albeit with a slight high damage!
  
  Looking at the 5 of misses that pop up, Yan Zhao"s face turns into an ugly shade of green and tightly grips his fists, "The hell, devious, very devious..."
  
  A gust of wind comes from behind. Yan Zhao quickly spins around and in front of him was General Li Po"s attack! In the entire General family Li Po should be the strongest, since he"s ranked 2nd in the Ba Huang City leaderboard. This means, he is one of the only players that can threaten Yan Zhao!
  
  Ding!
  
  Within the sharp cry of the sword, the golden hexagram also start forming and Li Po"s level 3 attack is just in front of Yan Zhao"s chest--
  
  "199!"
  
  "201!"
  
  ......
  
  Yan Zhao"s entire body starts to waver. Suddenly his knee rises and slams into Li Po"s chest! At the same time, he stabs straight through Li Po"s throat with a two-handed wield on his sword! This old guy is quite vicious!
  
  448!
  
  Since Li Po didn"t have full HP originally, he was instantly killed! He slowly kneeled down and became a corpse.
  
  Yan Zhao breathes deeply and takes out a health potion. He was just about to drink it when two arrows come soaring at him. Ba Huang City Leaderboard"s top player twitches before falling to the ground, dead. In his death, he drops a large heavy black sword. From behind the corpse General Lian Po picks up the long sword and says coldly, "Level 22 Bronze tier longsword huh, not bad..."
  
  After the messy brawl, the battle is near its end. The result? The General family won because of their numbers. The remaining five people from the general"s side surround the boss and confidently battle it. There aren"t many players from [Prague] that are still alive, only Yue Qing Qian and Yue Wei Liang linger in the darkness. It seems like they are waiting to deal the fatal blow to the boss.
  
  ......
  
  I continue sitting in the bushes, silently waiting for the final outcome.
  
  "Careful. The boss is about to die. Don"t let anyone steal it!" General Lian Po yells, while pulling back his bow and firing harsh arrows into the boss"s neck.
  
  The boss growls angrily and swings both arms to hit General Wang Jian but, the General family still has a healer and Wang Jian"s defense isn"t bad either, allowing him to withstand the blows of the boss.
  
  3%
  
  2%
  
  1%
  
  Looking at the boss"s HP that has almost hit rock bottom, my heart starts to pump quicker. Qing Qian and her sister should start making a move soon right?
  
  They made their move just like I predicted. The General"s healer suddenly trembles as a 552 damage sign pops over his head. He falls to the ground, dead. Behind him appears, Qing Qian with the Bloody Dagger. She quickly rushes forward and uses the hilt of the dagger to stun General Lian Po who has an arrow nocked.
  
  On the other side, Wei Liang viciously stabs the heart of the boss and continues stabbing despite the nasty blood flowing out. Finally, the boss cries out and dies while dropping a bunch of items.
  
  "Grab the items!" General Lian Po says in a panic.
  
  Sadly the speed of the swordsman could not match that of an assassin"s. Qing Qian reaches the corpse first and grabs it all in one swipe. All three drops went into her bag and she quickly rushes up the hill yelling, "Sister, let"s retreat. We can"t win a 2v5!"
  
  But Wei Liang steels her heart and says, "Its fine, you go on ahead. I will fight and die to the bitter end!"
  
  Just as General Lian Po recovers from the stun, Wei Liang dodges General Wang Jian"s attack and stabs the old man"s back. General Lian Po slowly falls down from one backstab. Without healers, people die nearly instantly!
  
  Cha...
  
  Wang Jian yells, "I"ll go chase after Qing Qian, the equipment is on her!"
  
  Behind Wang Jian, Wei Liang finishes off a berserker. But before she stabilizes herself, rocks suddenly explode under her feet causing tremendous damage. It"s the mage"s level 20 ability, [Rock Spikes]. Although Wei Liang is only 5 meters away from mage, she steps stop and she falls down, dead.
  
  ......
  
  On the hill, Qing Qian"s legs tattered by thorns, keeps moving forward. She didn"t have time to worry about the pain because she had the three spoils of the fight in her inventory. Coming from behind was Wang Jian who used a level 3 speed boost ability, reserved specifically for swordsmen. It raises attack speed by 6% and movement speed by 3%, which slowly closes the distance between Qing Qian and him. In addition, the mage behind Wang Jian is also catching up.
  
  "Damn it..." Qing Qian"s eyebrows furrow knowing how much trouble she"s in. Even though she has a city return scroll, it takes 5 seconds of casting to activate. That is enough time for Wang to kill her two times and over.
  
  "Die!"
  
  Leaping forward, Wang Jian catches up with his opponent. He raises his sword and strikes heavily!
  
  258!
  
  Qing Qian gets hit and misses her footing. Then an ice spell hits her shoulder which drastically reduces her movement speed. The enemy mage had also caught up.
  
  226!
  
  Although Qing Qian"s equipment is fairly good, her total HP should still only be around 500. It has almost hit rock bottom!
  
  ......
  
  I stay hiding in the bushes for a while. My heart and mind"s thoughts are clashing together. My iron commandment is that I never step into the business of others. But...another one of my commandments is for me to help my friends in need. Qing Qian said it before, we are friends and this fact will never change.
  
  I grind my teeth and make a compromise. I will heal her, but I won"t attack the others!
  
  With a wave of my hand, I cast [Heal]!
  
  "+450!"
  
  In an instant Qing Qian"s health nearly filled up. She gives out a surprised, "Ah, how...?"
  
  Wang Jian"s eyes stare towards my direction with fury, "There"s another healer still hiding!"
  
  Qing Qian quickly understood the situation and went straight for the mage with her dagger. Mages can only learn [Spirit Shield] at level 40. Before that, they barely have any defense. There should be no reason why he won"t die!
  
  Bang!
  
  While stabbing the mage, Qing Qian gets hit by another level 3 ice attack. So I cast a level 3 [Hemostasis] from afar and raise her health back up. Following the crunching sound of leaves, General Wang suddenly appears in front of me. With the sword glowing hexagrams, he angrily yells:"Xiao Yao Zi Zai? You looking to die?!"Chapter 31 - Daily Meetings
  
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  General Wang Jian"s fighting skills were like heaven and earth compared to Liu Ying"s. His attacks are lightning fast, leaving no room for other players to dodge them. Not only that, his level 3 combo ability attacks from 3 different angles! Such aggression! This is how you completely overwhelm your opponent!
  
  At the same time, his killer bee also comes flying over, I"m finished!
  
  
  
  I scan over my skills, and I see [Heal] and [Hemostasis] are still in cooldown. There"s no way for me to stick in a recovery skill between Wang Jian"s attacks to save my life. Wang Jian"s level 3 combo attack combined with the attacks of his killer bee, would instantly drop my health to nothing. Ok, fine. A life for a life. I"ll hide my Bee Overlord, and when Wang Jian kills me, Bobo must kill him as well!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  General Wang Jian clenches his teeth, "You little healer, die!"
  
  
  
  The sword slashes towards my shoulder, and I feel waves of pain accompanied with 3 damage numbers.
  
  
  
  312!
  
  
  
  298!
  
  
  
  334!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Actually, Wang Jian"s first two attacks had already killed me. This is the difference between our levels, my opponent has a very high growth in strength to attack, while I"m stuck with a crappy growth rate but at least I can heal myself instead of chugging health potion constantly. In pain, my whole body falls backwards, but the moment before I die, I call my Bee Overlord, and it uses a 3-strike combo aimed straight at Wang Jian"s chest!
  
  
  
  "What the hell is this...?!"
  
  
  
  Staring at the adorable, yet aggressive Baby Bobo,General Wang Jian is dumbfounded at the 3 damage numbers that appear in front of his chest--
  
  
  
  355!
  
  
  
  327!
  
  
  
  712!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Oh my God, even though I died, it was worth it! Bobo"s last strike was a critical hit! Ah, this feels good. Even if Wang Jian had two lives he still wouldn"t have survived that. If I knew this would have happened, I would have sent Bobo to attack as soon as Wang Jian came near me, it only takes Bobo a single combo to destroy Wang Jian!
  
  
  
  Shua!
  
  
  
  I was forced into my soul form, appearing within the cemetery. I check and see what I dropped. Looks like none of my equipment dropped, the only things missing were 3 White equipments, and 2 bundles of [Chilling Wind Herb]s. Ah how it pains me, but Wang Jian also died. The entire General family have been annihilated, so they shouldn"t be able to pick up my items. Let me return first, to see if there"s any chance of revival!
  
  
  
  After running for 7 minutes, I return back to my corpse.
  
  
  
  The wind brushes against the pine trees, and I stand next to my corpse. I didn"t dare revive, because not far from me were General Li Mu, Wang Jian, Bai Qi! In fact, General Wang Jian had already revived! Wang Jian was sitting on my corpse, sipping a health potion.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  "This Xiao Yao Zi Zai bastard ruined our plans!" Wang Jian kicks the leg of my corpse, and says furiously, "If he didn"t do that last second heal on Yue Qing Qian, we would have undoubtedly gotten the boss level equipment!"
  
  
  
  General Li Mu shoots him a glance, and simply says, "You know, Xiao Yao Zi Zai is one of the top healers in Ba Huang city. At the same time, he is one of the the top alchemists. He has quite a bit of business with Yue Qing Qian; they probably formed a friendship. If that is true, then him helping Yue Qing Qian is forgivable "
  
  
  
  Wang Jian furrows his brows, "Boss, what do you mean by that?"
  
  
  
  Li Mu smiles faintly, "In all of Ba Huang City, there are not many healers that have high levels or promoted from a trainee healer, but Xiao Yao did it! On top of that Xiao Yao is level 4 in [Alchemy] and also in [Herb Picking]. Don"t we need these kinds of people? I think you should put down your anger, and carefully consider our family"s future development."
  
  
  
  Wang Jian mutters a bit more, but doesn"t continue speaking.
  
  
  
  On the side, the 50 year old archer holds his long bow while sitting in the bush says, "You little punks think about this too easily. Do you think because we won against [Prague] today means that we are stronger than them? Wrong. Today, they only brought around 70 players, yet then have thousands of players in Ba Huang City. How about us? The main force is us four, and even if you add up our relatives and friends, we couldn"t even reach 40 players, we can"t be compared to [Prague]. Today"s victory is a fluke, in reality we lost."
  
  
  
  Li Mu nods, "Yep. Looking at the long term, we don"t have enough money, players, and we don"t even have an official guild. We"re basically solo players playing together, but luckily we leveled up quick, or else we wouldn"t even have this group of 40 or so members. I hear that [Flying Dragons], [Prague], and [Wrath of the Heroes] have all settled into Ba Huang City. Their resources, members are all superior than us. So, we have to work hard right now, so we can also rise to the top."
  
  
  
  Wang Jian raises his head, and grunts, "Boss, do you think you"re a new reporter? Don"t say useless things, even now Xiao Yao Zi Zai hasn"t revived yet, what should we do?"
  
  
  
  Li Mu stands up, holding his long sword, and says, "Yan Zhao and their group have probably revived by now, and there will be a large amount of people from [Prague] coming here. What we need to do is very simple, we return back the city and avoid them. Since the boss is already killed, I don"t want us to face Yan Zhao again!"
  
  
  
  "Okay, let"s go!"
  
  
  
  The group takes out their city return scroll, and become flashes of light as they return back.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I stand next to my corpse, but I still don"t dare to revive. I"m not sure if there is anyone staying around from the General family, just to kill me a second time.
  
  
  
  "Don"t worry and revive, haha!"
  
  
  
  In the bushes, a graceful shadow walks towards my corpse. It"s Yue Qing Qian holding a dagger. She blinks her eyes and says, "I already scouted the area, everyone from the Generals have left, so go on and revive!"
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  
  
  I successfully revive, and instantly cast [Heal] on myself, my HP is back to full! I also swallow a [Seven-Star Pill] to return my mana as well. I look at Yue Qing Qian, and laugh, "Oh Qing Qian! What a coincidence!"
  
  
  
  She returns the laugh, "Yeah, what a coincidence! Wanna have dinner together?"
  
  
  
  I shake my head, "Nah, I"m studying ancient literature, pretty busy..."
  
  
  
  "Okay..." Qing Qian looks deeply at me, and says, "Xiao Yao, I"m thankful for your help. Without you, [Prague] would lost the loot of this boss. I never would have thought that the Generals were this strong, and we only brought some weaker players. We almost got completely wiped out..."
  
  
  
  I sighed, "Well, I was only planning to help you a bit, but I never would have thought that General Wang Jian would come for me instead, and my pet accidentally killed him. Sigh, now that I"ve angered the Generals, it"ll be hard to show my face in Ba Huang City..."
  
  
  
  Behind me, a fresh sound comes, "Then join us in [Prague], the doors of [Prague] will always be open to you!"
  
  
  
  From downhill, a person equipped with a long sword comes walking over. It"s uncle Yan Zhao. He is indeed a skilled player, making his own skill, or perhaps he is a swordsman in real life as well.
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao comes to my side, and the twin sister, Yue Wei Liang also come smiling, "Yeah! Brother Xiao Yao, you"re so close to Qing Qian, join us in [Prague]! Then you and her can be together, how nice eh..."
  
  
  
  A few people from [Prague] chant, "Haha! Get together! Get together!"
  
  
  
  Qing Qian"s face turns crimson, and she waves her dagger, "Say another word and I"ll kill you!"
  
  
  
  The crowd goes silent.
  
  
  
  I hold the ancient spear, and smile, "Thank you for thinking about me Yan Zhao, but I truly don"t want to join any guilds. I am used to playing by myself in games. "
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao straightens up, looks at me, and says, "Zi Zai, I understand what you mean, but...but in this world you cannot always be wandering around by yourself. A person will eventually feel lonely. I still think that you should join us. I can...I can, after the guild is finished settling in, I can let you be an elder, how"s that?"
  
  
  
  I laugh a bit, "No thanks, I won"t join any guilds. Unless...Unless my old pals come together again and we will conquer [Destiny]!"
  
  
  
  "Your pals?" Yan Zhao seems surprised, "You have a studio? Or a guild?"
  
  
  
  "Studio."
  
  
  
  "What"s it called? Doesn"t matter if it"s from <>, <>, or even <>, I am well informed of any large studios or guilds from these games. Tell me which one..."
  
  
  
  "Zhan Long..." I feel a bit embarrassed.
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao goes quiet and thinks for a bit, "Cough cough, I don"t really remember this studio, but who would have known that there is a skilled player like you Xiao Yao, you have plenty of potential. Anyways, I"ll let you consider it, or maybe wait until your Zhan Long crew gets back together, then join us, that would be a wonderful as well. Look, that Qing Qian is so close to you, and when she"s with us she always mentions you, the swordsman healer, and also..."
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao lowers his voice, "She doesn"t have a boyfriend, and her mother keeps telling me to get her to get with someone!"
  
  
  
  I laugh out loud.
  
  
  
  Qing Qian"s face goes completely green, and with monstrous killing intent, says, "You damn uncle, you wanna die?!"
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao laughs, and waves his hands, "Nahh, I have no intention of dying. Ok, I need to go now, you two go on and continue chatting. Oh, one more thing Xiao Yao, when you get time, can you provide some more high level mana pills for us. [Prague] will keep on challenging different areas in the map. We"ll take all the pills you have..."
  
  
  
  I nod, "Okay."
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao brings his people to leave, and right before he"s out of hearing range, I yell, "Uncle Yan Zhao, wait!"
  
  
  
  "Hm?" He asks.
  
  
  
  I rub my hands, and smile, "That...I wanted to ask, your combo, how did you make it? How come I researched for long, but couldn"t find how you do it?"
  
  
  
  Yan Zhao had a blank look, and smiled, "That..Wait until you join [Prague]. I"ll tell you then~"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Damn guy, still hiding secrets..
  
  
  
  I"m speechless, this Yan Zhao guy is really stingy. Whatever, I"ll slowly figure it myself, I don"t need help!
  
  
  
  I turn around, and look at Qing Qian. I extend my hand and say, "Come on, return the [Chilling Wind Herbs] back to me, I"ll go and make some level 4 mana pills..."
  Chapter 32 - The Level 30 Lin Wan Er
  
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  Yue Qing Qian gracefully advances and hands over the two batches of Chilling Wind Herbs, pouting: "I wanted to keep these batches as a souvenir."
  
  "For what? I"ll make you a Chilling Wind Pill, it"ll also be a souvenir when you eat it."
  
  "Assassins don"t use mana, they only use energy".
  
  "Well, whatever. I"ll return to the city to produce the pills, are you coming with me? Level 4 chilling wind pills restore 300 mana! Is Prague interested in them?
  
  "Of course!"
  
  Yue Qing Qian winks: "Just now during the boss fight, several of our mages ran out of mana, and became sitting ducks. That was the main reason the Generals defeated us!"
  
  I nodded: "Alright, let"s use a return scroll to return to Ba Huang. "
  
  "Fine"
  
  ......
  
  Shua shua!
  
  Two rays of light emerge at the desolate teleportation gate of Ba Huang city. Yep, when it comes to return scrolls, 1 gold a pop is still a luxury for casual players, it can only be afforded by the top guilds and players. Which is why it"s so desolate here.
  
  I went into a general shop to buy batches of Refined Waters and Alchemy Furnaces. After opening the alchemy interface, I enter the materials, so I could start synthesizing the pills. Shortly afterwards, the first Chilling Wind Pill popped in my hands.
  
  Ding!
  
  System Notification: Congratulations, since you are the first player to produce the level 4【Chilling Wind Pill】you get a reward of: Charm +1.
  
  ......
  
  I still have no idea what the charm stat does, but what player in their right mind would dislike having an additional stat? Surely it would come in handy at some point, since it"s so scarcely distributed to players. (TL: Charm not equal to Fame)
  
  Yue Qing Qian stood quietly and watched me synthesize the pills.
  
  I glanced towards her and said:" Yue Qing Qian, how much are you going to pay for the level 4 pills?"
  
  Yue Qing Qian thought for a moment before saying: "I have to discuss it with Yan Zhao, it"s not my decision to make."
  
  "Alright"
  
  She quickly made a call and responded: "Yan Zhao said that last time we gave 4 silver per level 3 pill, as for the level 4 pill which are 50% more effective, we"ll offer a 50% increase in the price. So 6 silver per pill? "
  
  (TL: Yes, it was 5 Silver last time, for the level 3 pills, Yan Zhao is trying to take advantage of Xiao Yao)
  
  My face went pale by their offer: "What! I"m being ripped off here! Is the Prague guild declaring bankruptcy soon? I want at least 10 silvers per level 4 pill. Heck, several other guilds would easily offer 20 or maybe even 30 silvers per pill. As my regulars I"m putting a good offer for ya, but your leader is such a miser!"
  
  Yue Qing Qian makes a faint smile: "Alright alright, the price is 10 silver coins... At least be a little more relaxed, Xiao Yao."
  
  I purse up my lips: "I only make friends to earn more money, nothing more..."
  
  "Okay..."
  
  ......
  
  I quickly create a stall where we could sit while waiting for synthesizing process to be finished, in the meantime we chatted.
  
  "Xiao Yao, did you know that General Li Mu thinks very highly of you? He says that you are the number one healer of Ba Huang City and in addition that you have the highest individual battle potential? What do you think?"
  
  "Lies," Touching my nose, I bitterly said: "If you looked at the individually abilities of General Wang Jian, Li Mu or almost any other top tier player, they would be capable of killing me instantly in a duel. Even against you, I wouldn"t stand a chance. "
  
  Yue Qing Qian leans closer and smiles:" You are being way too modest, you should remember that your class only wears cloth, and can"t use armor. Other healers would immediately die in a melee situation, yet you were able to kill Wang Jian. Moreover, the timing of your healing is truly outstanding. I have been playing for a long time, and yet at most I"ve only seen 10 with your skills."
  
  I looked doubtfully at her: "For how long have you been playing?"
  
  Yue Qing Qian proudly pushed out her chest, which was close to a C size, said: "I am 19 years old, and have been playing 3 years. You? "
  
  I smiled:" Hmm... After I retired from the military in 2012, I"ve played for 5 years. I have played <>, <> and similar games in the transition period from 3D to VR. So I have a lot more experience than you....."
  
  "Ah?"
  
  She looks at me with an astonished look: "Xiao Yao, you retired? You were a soldier?"
  
  I quickly dodge the question and change the topic "Are you and Wei Liang actually sister by blood? Because you look identical, are you guys twins?"
  
  Yue Qing Qian chuckles slightly, but does not pry any deeper "Yes, Wei Liang is my younger twin sister, we play together."
  
  "Hmm, very well, how did you get to know Yan Zhao then?"
  
  "That"s..." Yue Qing Qian thinks before she says: "He is one of my father"s friends, and a huge fan of VR games. He was one of the founders of Prague and decided to become one of the pioneers in <>. I and my sister started the game together with him, and got a managing position easily.... Xiao Yao, I"ve always thought you were just like a riddle, mysterious."
  
  I said faintly: "What can I say, I am a complicated person, you know?"
  
  "Bah！"
  
  "......"
  
  ......
  
  After a long time, I was finally done synthesizing the level 4 Chilling Wind Pills. It was a pity that the Chilling Wind Herbs were spread so far apart, so I had only collected enough to create a little over 900 pills. But, this was enough to increase my proficiency in [Alchemy] to the 49% in level 4. Once I get to level 5, no alchemist in the entire game will be able to stand up to me...
  
  I traded 800 Wind Chilling Pills for 80 gold, according to our price of 10 silver a pill. Afterwards I went to the auction site and discovered that gold exchange range had dropped to 20 RMB, so I immediately offered 100 gold for 1900 RMB before the price of gold would drop any further.
  
  Several minutes later someone bought them, this meant I had more than 12000 RMB on my bank account. I"m getting rich!
  
  Yue Qing Qian was happily walking away with the mana pills, when I stopped her by calling her name: "Qing Qian!"
  
  "Huh?"
  
  "I have two pets for sale, would Prague be interested?"
  
  "What pet is it?"
  
  I immediately take out the descriptions for the two Green Rock Skeletons with Excellences of 75% and 49%
  
  ......
  
  "Well..."
  
  Yue Qing Qian squinted her eyes together: "That is one super defensive pet, it"s perfect for tanking..."
  
  I nod: "Your guild"s killing a lot of bosses right? This would definitely be able to substitute for some of your knights or monks and by its default high defense and health it would be invincible, don"t you agree?"
  
  I could see the desire sparkling in Yue Qing Qian eyes, she definitely wanted it.
  
  I looked at her: "Do you not have enough money?"
  
  "Uhhh..."
  
  She nods and says: "Yeah, I really want a pet for tanking, but I can"t use the guild"s funds to buy a pet for myself and my own funds are insufficient. I only have a little more than 20 gold.
  
  I thought for a moment before I said: "Hmmm.... It should be alright to sell this Green Rock Skeleton with a superiority of 75% to you for 20 gold, after all you are the one who buys all of my pills, is that alright?"
  
  "Really?" She was excited.
  
  I nodded: "Yes, really, why would I lie to you?
  
  "THANKS!!"
  
  There wasn"t any patience left in her, she immediately opened the trade interface and entered 20 gold. The business of selling pets sure was lucrative. At this moment, many players were camping around the Poisonous Grassland looking for level 1 bees to seal, but they clearly had a smaller chance to succeed because of how many people were there. The pioneers were lucky, being the first in new areas meant that one was able to solo hunt for pets."
  
  ......
  
  I gaze after Yue Qing Qian as she leaves, before I continue onwards to the market square. Surprisingly, the place is completely filled, the eastern side is where pets of all sorts are being sold. But those prices...a killer bee with a superiority of 37% is going for 100 gold, really, that"s a lil too expensive, right?
  
  With some difficulty I found a gap within the seller and settle there before I shout:" Selling a Black Iron tier sword and a level 1 Green Rock Skeleton pet with 5 stars in defense and 4.5 star in health. It"s a perfect tank pet. I need to go eat so the highest bid within 20 minutes gets it, bid quickly!"
  
  Soon after I was surrounded with people bidding, the thorn sword was quickly sold for 3 gold. The Green Rock Skeleton however, was very popular because of its superiority of 49%, the price kept rising.
  
  A barbarian carrying a battle axe growled: "I want that Green Rock Skeleton! Sell it to me for 10 gold! Or else don"t you even dare to exit the city afterwards - I"ll kill you every time I see you!"
  
  A beautiful lady mage approached: "Hello handsome, would you sell it to me for 11 golds?"
  
  A hunched over assassin approached and said: "Young fellow, I"ll offer you 13 gold for the Green Rock Skeleton, if you don"t sell it to me, I"ll make you feel the pain of being stabbed in the back and bleeding to death! Hehe..."
  
  ......
  
  Looking at the vicious mob of people, I sought to escape by pointing to a mage "Hey you! I"ll sell it to you for 19 gold, trade me."
  
  Completing the transaction, I earned another 19 gold!
  
  Suddenly the phone rang, it was the gorgeous Lin Wan Er requesting I"d accompany her for a midnight snack.
  
  I quickly disconnect from server, and went offline.
  
  ......
  
  Beneath the girl"s dorm, the two attractive beauties were waiting impatiently, I walked towards them and said: "Good evening beautiful ladies"
  
  Dong Cheng Yue giggles before saying: "Xiao Yao, you"re looking good as well"
  
  "....."
  
  Miss Lin Wan Er laughs, and says: "Alright stop saying useless things! Let"s go eat and come back, with two hours of leveling. I"ll be able level up!"
  
  I said: "There is no need to be in such a hurry right? Why are you trying to raise your level so quickly?"
  
  "I want to raise my level tonight, to become the top player of Fan Shu City"
  
  "What level are you?"
  
  "I"m borderline Level 30......"
  
  "......"I took a deep breath, shocked.Chapter 33 - Death"s Medicine
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Dal Smale, Imro Szabo(sorry about the accent, dunno how to do it), Kevin Shimokawa, Phu Phung.
  
  Dinner was simple. It consisted of some random Italian cuisine and a cup of tea.
  
  Holding a cup of hot tea, Ling Wan Er sits to the opposite of me quietly. The street lights rush in from the window, illuminating her pale cheek and... her breathtaking breasts. Today, she is wearing a revealing low cut blouse, which causes the boys at the next table to take frequent peeks at her.
  
  "Li Xiao Yao?" Lin Wan Er suddenly asked.
  
  
  
  I quickly take my eyes off of her chest, but I fail to control my accelerated heartbeat and say, "Yeah?"
  
  
  
  "There doesn"t seem to be many high level players in Ba Huang City." Lin Wan Er blinks and asks: "Is the Prague"s Guildmaster, Yan Zhao Warrior, the player with highest level? What is his level?"
  
  
  
  "Hmm," I nod: "Yan Zhao Warrior was level 28, but after getting killed by The Generals it dropped down to 27."
  
  
  
  "Oh, The Generals? I"ve never heard of it...... "
  
  
  
  I smile: "They have a handful of high level players, but not enough to go against Prague. So for the time being, they are not well known."
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er"s eyes glow beautifully with a little laugh: "Oh really? However even with them, Ba Huang City is a lot less competitive than other cities. In addition only a few large guilds such as the Flying Dragon and Prague are in Ba Huang City. Even then, they aren"t the top three guilds, so Ba Huang City"s competition shouldn"t be too rough, you"re so lucky!."
  
  
  
  "Well, that"s not true, since Player Killing(PK) outside the city is very common occurrence here."
  
  
  
  "Ah?" Lin Wan Er looks at me with contempt and says, "Are you afraid of PKing?"
  
  
  
  On one side, Dong Cheng Yue taps Lin Wan Er"s shoulder and laughs: "Don"t say that Wan Er, did you forget his class? Healer has low offense and can only heal. How can he PK, what can he do? Does he use his handsome face to hit another player?...... "
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er purses her red lips: "Which part of him is handsome?"
  
  
  
  Dong Cheng Yue narrows her eyes and says: "But I really think he is a handsome and warm person ... ..."
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er: "......"
  
  
  
  I cough to ease the atmosphere and ask, "Miss, what about Fan Shu City, who is the highest level player?"
  
  
  
  "Hero"s Tomb"s Guild leader - Q Sword! "
  
  
  
  "Oh, really? Q Sword, what kind of person is he?" I"m a bit surprised.
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er takes a deep breath making her seductive 34D breasts heave up and down and whispers: "[Q Sword], is the most handsome man in Fan Shu City. In addition, he and [Ice Sword] are at the top of the [hit and recover style]."
  
  
  
  "Hit and recover style?"
  
  
  
  Dong Chen Yue chuckles: "Xiao Yao, you"re so lame, you don"t even know the basic tactics of PKing. Hit and Recover Style, Pulse Stopping Style and Thorn style are the top three PKing Styles. [Q Sword], was the top player in <>, he got there with his skills at being a expert in the Hit and Recover Style. In just a few days after he joined <>, he"s being called a god by players in Fan Shu City.
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er smiles and says: "Yeah, He is my Idol ... ..."
  
  
  
  I stare at Lin Wan Er for a few seconds, silent. There"s a strange feeling in my heart.
  
  
  
  Dong Cheng Yue lays on the desk, and narrows her eyes: "Xiao Yao, you... You don"t want Wan Er to have a male idol, right? Don"t hide it and answer me directly!"
  
  
  
  Suddenly, I feel that Dong Cheng Yue is quite fierce: "Your thinking too much. Whoever the Miss likes has nothing to do with me. I am only responsible for protecting the Miss, if..."
  
  
  
  "If what?" Lin Wan Er asks.
  
  
  
  "Nothing...Never mind."
  
  
  
  "......"
  
  
  
  Dong Chen Yue chuckles: "Well, this atmosphere is really awkward. Xiao Yao, when Wan Er and I are level 30, how about we go to Ba Huang City to see you? Strong or weak, you"re our companion, we can"t let you stay in Ba Huang city all alone!"
  
  
  
  I say: "That"s good"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er pouts and purses her lips: "OK, lets help him level up, poor healer ... ..."
  
  
  
  Me："......"
  
  
  
  "What"s your ID?" Dong Cheng Yue asked.
  
  
  
  "[Xiao Yao Zi Zai]"
  
  
  
  "Ahh?" Dong Chen Yue"s mouth falls open: "What? You are ... ... Your that rumored healer, the very first one to be promoted in Ba Huang City?"
  
  
  
  I puff out my chest and say, "Yup, awesome right?"
  
  
  
  Lin Wan Er jokes: "It doesn"t matter, you"re still a healer ... ...Gimme Milk!"
  
  (TL: Awesome in Chinese involves the word, cow -> milk and healers are also jokingly called milkers.)
  
  
  
  I clench my fist: "Don"t discriminate against my class, even healers have a irreplaceable role in team fighting."
  
  
  
  "Lets go home early and rush to level 30!" Lin Wan Er sees that I am pissed and immediately reveals a refreshing smile: "Dong Cheng Yue and I will level our skills to LV-4 and then we will go look for you in Ba Huang City! "
  
  
  
  "Ok!"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Back at the dormitory, I didn"t connect to the game right away. Instead I open Glasses" notebook and search for any relevant information about [Q Sword]. I became a little dismayed after the search, he is definitely an arch nemesis-
  
  
  
  ID: [Q Sword]
  
  Q Sword is the found of Hero"s Tomb Guild, the guild ranked second on China"s Guild Leaderboard. Since <>, Q Sword has become a legendary player. According to rumors, his real name is Bei Cheng Feng, the successor of Henan"s Bei Cheng Freeform Martial Arts" successor. He is also the son of Northern Star Corporation"s chairman, and is worth over 100 Billion. Most importantly, Q Sword is very handsome, which causes many female player to chase after him when he enters Fan Shu City.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Pow!
  
  
  
  I slammed the laptop shut. Freeform martial arts? Oh, when I was still with that old man, I fought against Freeform martial artists but I never saw Bei Cheng"s Freeform martial arts. Maybe, through <> I can face the apex of freeform martial arts.
  
  
  
  No wonder Lin Wan Er took notice of Q Sword. He really is exceptional, but ...even though Ling Wan Er has so much interest in him, she"s ignoring the master martial artist right next to her!
  
  
  
  Enraged, I hook on my helmet. I"ll try to get to level 30, although it"s still quite for me, whose level 24. Increasing the level of Baby Bobo is also good. The growth rate of the overlord bee is extremely high and it"s my strongest trump card. Raising levels is definitely the road to strength. I must get to level 26 tonight and increase Baby Bobo to 25 in order to be stronger!
  
  
  
  Shuaaa!
  
  
  
  I"m online inside Ba Huang City.
  
  
  
  My first tasks were to repair my equipment and stock up on potions and seal cards. Standing at the North gate of Ba Huang City, I open the map to look for a new place to grind that isn"t too close because that"s where all the novices are at. The newbs start to drop off after the map is about 20 minutes of walking distance from the city. The maps there have higher level monsters, which is ideal for high-levelled players like me.
  
  
  
  Looking around for awhile, I see blood-red dots on the East side of the map. Which means that the monsters there are at least level 30. With Baby Bobo and killing monsters 6 levels above me is not too much of a problem.
  
  
  
  After confirming my destination, I set off immediately through a low level monster-infested jungle. I also notice that a level 24 healer is indeed very sought after. Along the way, at least 10 teams have sent party invites to me -
  
  
  
  "Hi there, the level 24 Healer. Please join our party, we"re going to kill level 25 wild boars. It gives quite a bit of experience and for all cloth armor drops you can have them!" a Barbarian carrying a Battle Axe roars.
  
  
  
  Another player, this time a pretty Elf Mage gently flaps her wings, hovering off the ground a few feet in the air, and asks sweetly: "Brother Xiao Yao Zi Zai, do you want to join our team to kill toxic wasps? They are level 27 monster, we will roll for equipments... "
  
  
  
  "Yeah, in our team, my sister is 17 years old and doesn"t have a boyfriend! "
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I politely decline all of the offers. In fact, I didn"t send out Baby Bobo, whose appearance is quite unique and bound to attract attention.
  
  
  
  After nearly 30 minutes, the monsters around me are level 28 Hyenas and Goblins, but they are not my target. These monsters" offensive and defensive property are relatively average. The only reason I bought so many seal cards was to seal one or two high end attack type pet and sell them back at Ba Huang. In this game, one needs to be patient, killing the same monsters for more than 5 hours in a map should get you a pet and the chance to become rich. This game requires you to be lucky and tough. I"m definitely tough, back when I was fighting...... Oops! I have to keep going!
  
  
  
  Further ahead, a small, empty village appears. But in the corner of the village is a blood red Ba Huang City flag and a small garrison for NPCs.
  
  
  
  Carrying my spear, I go towards the garrison. But suddenly two shua sounds shatter the peaceful air and I subconsciously move backwards!
  
  
  
  Clap clap!
  
  
  
  Two iron arrows pierce the earth. The sentry, an NPC Archer found me!
  
  
  
  I quickly raise my spear and say loudly: "Don"t shoot we"re on the same side! "
  
  
  
  The Archer on the outpost laughs: "Ohh, it"s an adventurer from Ba Huang, sorry, I thought you were a monster..."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  In the camp, an NPC, sitting on a wild boar while holding a battle Axe, smiles at me: "Kid, you sure have some guts to come to this desolate area."
  
  
  
  I smile and wave the spear in my hand: "I have more than just guts!"
  
  
  
  "Very well!"
  
  
  
  The man stands, suddenly words float on top of his head, "Qian Ling, Patrol Captain". Coming over, he pats me on the shoulder, and with a loud laugh: "Boy, I have a very dangerous task, do you have the guts to accept?"
  
  
  
  "Yes!"
  
  
  
  Qian Lin looks up at the sky and after a deep breath says: "This place, originally belonged to Ba Huang City"s duke Luo Lei. Unfortunately, a few months ago an evil mage came here. He developed all kinds of terrible potions, one of them could turn into a living person into a zombie! So this place has become the land of the death with very cruel zombies. They are gathered in the mage"s underground lab. Right now, we need a person to go to the bottom of the labs and find a bottle of Death"s Medicine. If you can bring back Death"s Medicine, you will be the pride of Ba Huang City and also the pride of the Tian Ling empire. Do you have the guts to take up this task?"
  
  
  
  Ding!
  
  
  
  System Notification: Do you accept the quest "Death"s Medicine"? (Mission difficulty: B)
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Patrol Captain Qian Lin looks at me with contempt and says lightly: "It doesn"t matter if you don"t go. After all, not everyone is so courageous. If you don"t go, you can go back to Ba Huang city and boast about killing countless monsters, drink at the pub and woo women. After all to go or not, is your choice right?"
  
  
  
  I gnash my teeth: "This quest... I accept!"
  Chapter 34 - Early Signs
  
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  "You sure are a brave boy!" Qian Lin looked at me, not with praise, but rather with some arrogance as if he was saying, "Little boy, I knew that you would accept when I said that."
  
  In addition, for a lone player to complete a quest of B difficulty, especially if that player was a healer, would be slightly *cough, very* hard.
  
  
  
  But, a promise is a promise, and since I"ve already promised to get that medicine/potion, I must find a way to get it.
  
  
  
  I raised my Ancient shining spear and advanced.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  To the north, the entire map was blood-red. That is definitely where the laboratory is, but I have to find the entrance to it first.
  
  
  
  Sha sha.....
  
  
  
  As I move forward, my white shoes step on the black pliable grass. The entire area around me is filled with bones and the stench of death. The air is filled with flies, and the corpses sometimes even twitch, but I don"t worry since none of the corpses show signs of reincarnation. Even if it does, I would have an advantage, since it would be newly reincarnated.
  
  
  
  "Hmmm?"
  
  
  
  Looking at the minimap, a small blue dot had disappeared. I knew this was a sign of another player, so I was not alone. There were several reasons for it to suddenly disappear: death or stealth. Of course, a player could also recall back to the city or suddenly go offline, but the chances were slim...
  
  
  
  I kept moving forward. At the same time, I sneaked glances behind me. As predicted, invisible footsteps appeared on the delicate grass. Here he comes!
  
  
  
  I quickly turned around and swung my spear in a wide arc.
  
  
  
  Clang!
  
  The blow of the spear heavily clashed with a green dagger, diverting it and knocking its owner back. The assassination attempt had clearly failed. The assassin who appeared was approximately around 20 years old and carried high level expensive equipment.
  
  ID: Wind Chaser
  
  Level：25
  
  Race：Undead
  
  Class: Assassin
  
  
  
  ......
  
  Wind Chaser saw that his attack had been diverted. and he immediately prepared for round 2. With his dagger, he used【Gouge】, a skill unique to assassins used to stun enemies. It"s the ace of their trade.
  
  
  
  "Baby Bobo, attack!!"
  
  
  
  With a golden hexagram flashing on his stinger, the deadly Baby Bobo quickly emerges and immediately does a Lv. 3【Combo】attack. Two quick attacks come out. Baby Bobo"s combo can do a maximum of three attacks and a minimum of two. The skill deals a fatal amount of damage to Wind Chaser.
  
  　　
  
  319!
  
  331!
  
  
  
  Being hit by those two strikes, Wind Chaser"s body turns limp and slowly collapses to the ground. His resentful voice emerges before he falls: "Xiao Yao Zi Zai, just you wait; this map will be your grave. "
  
  
  
  I frowned deeply while looking at his corpse. Where did he come from and what would he gain by killing me? It seemed like he had been waiting for my arrival to assassinate me, but he didn"t expect Baby Bobo, which resulted in his death.
  
  
  
  I could see two possibilities. Wind Chaser was either from Liu Ying or The General. However, since the character of the The Generals was pretty decent and they didn"t hold a big grudge against me, it could only be Liu Ying. Liu Ying"s finally taking action to kill me within Ba Huang City.
  
  I bend down and pick up what Wind Chaser dropped: a green tiered leather armor. Unfortunately, I couldn"t equip leather equipment but it should be worth at least a couple of gold coins, so I throw it into my inventory.
  
  
  
  I moved on with my spear resting on my shoulder, while shaking my head and saying with a smile, "I don"t care if you try to kill me. I"ll go and do my mission. If you come, I"ll be happy to send you to your grave."
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  The closer I got to the core of the map, the worse the smell got due to the increase of rotten corpses. Any normal player would have turned off the smell system because of the suffocating smell, but I didn"t since I"ve been accustomed to the smell of death since long ago and I couldn"t afford to lose one of my senses when someone is trying to kill me.
  
  
  
  In the distance, I saw a bloody, giant"s skull that"s half buried in the ground. You could see it had recently been placed there, it was still leaking huge droplets of blood and had maggots crawling all over it. There was a large man-sized hole between its sharp teeth. This must be the entrance to the laboratory.
  
  
  
  Ughhh....
  
  I almost vomited after seeing the entrance. Whoever designed this map definitely has a really sick taste.
  
  
  
  I squint my eyes together as I enter the Giant"s head. As expected, there are stone stairs which continue down into darkness. It looks kind of fishy, but I continue anyways.
  
  
  
  Ding!
  
  
  
  System Notification: You entered the【Black blood Cave - First Floor】(A Wicked Warlock"s laboratory)!
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Yes, I found it!
  
  
  
  In front of me is a swallowing darkness. My vision was limited to about 1-2 meters in front of me. I"m completely dependent on the red dots shown on the minimap to avoid or encounter monsters. As I descend the final step of the stone stairs, I emerge onto a moist stone floor. Less than 10 meters away, there are two red dots, and they"re emitting a few low growls.
  
  
  
  As I slowly move forward with one hand pressed to the wall, my hand hits a moist object. Bringing my hand to my face, an oily smell invades my nose. Holding up the Ancient Shining Spear and using the light green light emitted from the spear, I saw that my hand had hit a lamp. Underneath the lamp was a steel ring, and after pulling on it, the entire cavern lighted up.
  
  
  
  Slightly farther away were two zombies in tattered clothing. I attempt to see their attributes.....
  
  
  
  【Merciless Zombie】（Ordinary monster）
  
  Level：30
  
  Attack：？？？
  
  Defense：？？？
  
  Health：？？？
  
  Skill：？？？
  
  
  
  Description: Merciless Zombie, the guardian of the underground Laboratory.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Unfortunately, its level is 6 level higher than mine, so I cannot see any of its attributes, but does it matter? When Baby Bobo and I are together, we"re invincible!
  
  I ready my spear before issuing orders to Baby Bobo. As always, he immediately initiates his attacks with a sting and then a combo. The Merciless Zombie screams and his health drops by 500+. The non-defense orientated monsters simply cannot stand up to Baby Bobo"s attacks.
  
  
  
  "ROAAAAAAAAAAR"
  
  
  
  Waving their nearly fallen heads, the two zombies headbutt Baby Bobo. At the same time, a strange green glow falls on their heads and the attacks instantly connect with Baby Bobo.
  
  
  
  211!
  
  189!　　
  
  
  
  Baby Bobo"s health points immediately drop into the red zone. Looking at the incredible damage inflicted, I quickly use a Lv. 3【Heal】on him.
  
  
  
  I quickly stab the necks of the zombies with my spear and together with Baby Bobo"s continuous attacks, we kill the first merciless zombie in around 11 seconds. I could clearly see the huge chunk of experience from killing that zombie, raise my experience bar. That is some legit experience!
  
  
  
  In addition to the high XP reward, it also dropped a silver coin.
  
  
  
  Slowly but surely, me and Baby Bobo develop a unique teamwork. I would heal him while he would relentlessly attack. But as I pick up the silver coin, I remind myself that there is no shame in letting a pet do the hard work, after all, I was still working hard to heal him.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  It didn"t take long before the second merciless zombie collapses under the adorable Baby Bobo"s continuous attacks. This time, it doesn"t drop any silver coin, but a piece of equipment and a blood red card instead.
  
  
  
  As I reach down, I see it"s a pair of dull green leggings.
  
  
  
  【Merciless Death"s Shin Guards 】(Green Tier)
  
  Type：Steel Armor
  
  Defense：35
  
  Strength：+9
  
  Level requirement : 25
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  A typical attack orientated shin guard that could definitely be sold for profit; it gets thrown into my backpack.
  
  
  
  More importantly, this blood red card looks a lot more promising. It doesn"t dissapoint...
  
  【Fire skeleton】
  
  Attack：★★★★
  
  Defense：★★★☆
  
  Health：★★★★☆
  
  Agility：★★☆
  
  Magic：★☆
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  When I look at the stats, I think for a bit. It surely is a type of pet that would become mainstream at some point, since it is well balanced and offers high basic stat values. Yes, its value isn"t nearly equal to Baby Bobo who has 5 stars in attack, but it is still good. It is the type of pet which would be able to hit hard and sustain a good amount of damage for a long time.
  
  
  
  Shua!
  
  
  
  The illustration card changes into a ray of light as it enters my illustration handbook. I dearly hope that the map contains fire skeletons and hope even more that there are loads of level 1 skeletons. I would get rich!
  
  
  
  I quickly continue forward while killing. After all, they are zombies, which means they re-spawn quickly. After quite a while, I finally find the stairs in a corner, which lead to the next level.
  
  When I came down to the next floor, I saw that it was already lighted up with lamps, and showed level 30 imps carrying tridents. If I had to describe them with one word, it would be ugly. The imps had blood red veins snaking around on their skin, and looked like they would burst at any moment. It seems like they are quite lacking in strength but its probably compensated with increased attack speed, I"m guessing they have an attack speed of around one attack per second. This is gonna be a tough test for my healing skills.
  
  
  
  I had the choice between two different corridors, so I chose the one to the right, since I had no need to exterminate every single imp on the floor.
  
  "Chirp chirp!"
  
  
  
  The first imp which we fought met his end by a single combo of Baby Bobo. As I approached to pick up the loots, a bang sounded while the imp"s body blew up, splattering blood all over me.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Nearly one hour later at the end of the second floor, I found the stairwell to the third floor. Just before I was about to go down, I heard the voice of a distant player speaking.
  
  
  
  "Look! There"s a monster"s corpse! Somebody has gone past here; it must be Xiao Yao Zi Zai. Forward!! That dog made me unable to approach Lin Wan Er! Humph. Just wait and see! I always get the last laugh!"
  
   Chapter 35 - The Ageless Beauty
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Kevin Shimokawa and Long Vo
  
  Liu Ying! Even before I saw him, I heard him cursing at me. Of course, I would never let him near Ling Wan Er. She knows what he"s like and she"s disgusted by it, so even if he tried to win her over with his handsome looks or monstrous wealth, like he did with the other 7 top 10 girls, she"ll still reject him. After all she doesn"t need any money with her dad the chairman of Tian Xin group.
  
  ......
  
  I frowned as I stood on the stairwell to the third floor, this could be a huge problem if Liu Ying had brought a massive amount of players. Especially since they had the sole goal of trying to kill me, while I had a quest to complete.
  
  
  
  Well, I had no other choice but to continue downwards and hope for the best.
  
  
  
  When I came down to the third floor, the lamps automatically lit up. But it was unnecessary because the entire map was filled with balls of fire! I found them! The Fire Skeletons!
  
  The fire skeletons weren"t covered in clothing, instead its entire body was actually covered in a dim flame. When I looked at its status, I saw that it was a level 31 monster, and since it was of the fire attributes its offensive definitely wouldn"t be low. Taking a look at my own status, I was at level 24 with 99% experience, and Baby Bobo was level 23. Baby Bobo"s level would be at most be equal to my own, since pets cannot outlevel their owners.
  
  
  
  "Forward!"
  
  
  
  Raising my spear, I sweep and stab towards a fire skeletons weak point, its neck.
  
  
  
  147!
  
  189!
  
  
  
  My attack is somewhat forced, but thankfully baby bobo takes charge and hammers away, quickly wiping out 600 health points from the skeleton. Which causes the fire skeleton to rush towards me and punch me in the chest. I was sure if this was reality, my ribs would have been broken.
  
  
  
  389!
  
  
  
  Damn, it hits really hard. As a healer I have less than 150 points of defense, which is really dangerous in close quarter combating.
  
  I retreat two steps and makes Baby Bobo hold aggro on the skeleton. After around 20 seconds, the fire skeleton emitted a low death roar before collapsing.
  
  
  
  Shua!
  
  A golden light emerges and I rose to level 25 with 2% experience. The experience give by these skeletons is very generous. At the same time, baby bobo also reached level 24. This is good. I estimate by the time I kill another 30-40 fire skeletons, I will be at level 26!
  
  
  
  With each step forward, me and baby bobo become more coordinated in battling. In less than 1 hour, two golden light emerge in succession. I roses to level 26 and Baby bobo rose to level 25.
  
  [Baby Bobo] (Bee Overlord)
  
  Level: 25
  
  Attack: 369-492
  
  Defense：246
  
  Health：615
  
  Magic Power：246
  
  
  
  Skills：【Combo LV-3】【Stinger LV-3】
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  492 attack points! That surpasses lvl 30 melee players unless they hold a divine weapon with 200 attack points. But at the current stage, weapons of 150 attack points are rarely seen. As for baby bobo"s defensive power, he has as much armor as a lvl 30 heavy armor player. This lvl 25 baby bobo can be considered a PK weapon!
  
  
  
  I haven"t heard anything from Tyrant of Western Chu for the past hour, but I knew it would be too fortunate to assume he was gone. He and his group are probably stuck battling the spawned monsters. He would definitely be more than willing to use a lot of resources to get to me, and there was no way that the level 30+ monsters would delay him forever.
  
  
  
  When I looked at the time it was already 1 AM, whatever, I"ll sleep in class tomorrow.
  
  I killed endless amounts of skeletons, great experience, it took less than two hours to get to level 27 together with Baby Bobo. Pets had the blessing that they would automatically, as they rose to some levels, get significant increases in attributes, unlike players which heavily relied on items.
  
  
  
  As I proceed forward, a huge circular room came into my view. It was densely packed with fire skeletons, and in the middle of skeletons was the stone stairs to the fourth floor. Damn, do I really have to kill all these skeletons? I can barely handle 3 skeletons at once, if there were more, I wouldn"t be able to sustain the health of me and my pet.
  
  As I look over the fire skeletons, my eyes suddenly brighten. Looking closely, I see that very near the entrance to the fourth floor there is a smaller fire skeleton, when I look at its rank -
  
  
  
  【Fire skeleton】（Ordinary monster）
  
  Level：1
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Finally! A level 1 fire skeleton emerged! But I was still outside the sealing range. The sealing range was 40 yards, and I was more than 50 yards away, I knew I had to slowly kill my way forward before I would be able to seal it.
  
  
  
  I commanded Baby Bobo to stay in place, as I slowly moved forward. As soon as I aggroed a skeleton, I would run back and me and baby bobo would finish it off. I kept repeating that.
  
  
  
  Barely half an hour later I hear the faint sound of players reaching the third floor.
  
  
  
  In the distance, I sees a familiar face, with light armor and a long sword, its Tyrant of Western Ch. As soon as he saw me, his eyes turned red with fury: "Xiao Yao you really are here, I"ve finally found you. This time, you won"t escape even if you grow wings!"
  
  
  
  Thankfully there were many respawned fire skeletons between us. He couldn"t recklessly charge through them, especially since the fire skeletons had high attack power which meant that if two of them crit, he would be dead before any healer got to him.
  
  Behind Tyrant of Western Chu, Piggy appeared together with Wind Chaser. Wind Chaser looked coldly at me while saying: "Boss, my report was right, wasn"t it? He has a quest in this zombie cave."
  
  Tyrant of Western Chu said :"Call everyone down here, so we can start clearing towards him. He has no chance of escaping this time"
  
  
  
  After a while 5 mages, 3 healers, 2 musketeers, 3 archers, 7 knights and so on. A total of over 50 people had emerged in the Black Blood cave, Tyrant of Western Chu"s entire group. Did he really call so many simply to kill me? Aren"t they thinking way too highly of a healer?
  
  
  
  Wind Chaser saw my level and said :" Boss, he"s at level 27, his level is even higher than yours."
  
  
  
  Tyrant of Western Chu chuckles: "So what? I"ll make sure he returns to level 26."
  
  
  
  Piggy carefully examines the circular room, before he said: " Boss look!"
  
  
  
  "What?!"
  
  
  
  Piggy points towards one of the fire skeletons: "Look, that"s a level 1 fire skeleton. I received the illustration card for it a short while ago. "
  
  
  
  "Great" Liu Ying"s eyes light up and he smiles: "Lets hurry up and clear the path through these fire skeletons and Xiao Yao, that level 1 fire skeleton is ours!"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Chils went down my back when I looked at their group, they had many long ranged players, one round of shots from the mages and musketeers would be my end. I must remain a fair distance from them or it would be the end.
  
  
  
  However, I was completely unwilling to give up on the level 1 fire skeleton, especially after seeing its stats. Even if I die, I must succeed in sealing that pet.
  
  
  
  I could hear the constant barrage of their long ranged attacks, in mere seconds they killed another level 31 fire skeletons. It would take them at most two minutes before they would be within range of me. I must destroy their rhythm, one way or another.
  
  
  
  I thought about it for a moment before I gave up my progress towards the center and circled to the opposite side of the hall, as far away from them as possible.
  
  
  
  "Boss, what is he doing?" Piggy asked.
  
  
  
  Liu Ying growls: "He"s probably just scared, it doesn"t matter. Just focus on clearing the path, when we succeed he"ll die in seconds. "
  
  
  
  "Okay"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I stood still, before I started controlling Baby Bobo.
  
  
  
  Shuaa!
  
  
  
  Baby Bobo begins to move at an astonishing speed, rushing into the center area of a group of monsters, attracting nearly a hundred nearby fire skeletons hostility before. charging into Tyrant of Western Chu"s group like a lightning bolt, quite frightened!
  
  
  
  "Shit, his pet!!!"Piggy face turn green.
  
  
  
  "Hurry and kill his pet. Then the fire skeletons hostility will dissappear!" shouted Feng Zhe.
  
  Unfortunately, their speed is too slow. By the time archers started aiming at baby bobo, the fire skeletons had already swarmed onto of them. This should teach them to not underestimate their enemy!
  
  ......
  
  
  
  "Retreat, withdraw to second floor immediately!" Liu Ying"s ability to adapt isn"t bad.
  
  However hundreds of fire skeletons had already closed in. Where can they run to? In a blink of an eye, more than half of the players fall. Such a tragic sight, approximately 40 dead bodies lying there, motionless.
  
  "Curse you Xiao Yao Zi Zai. Just you wait, I will make you pay!"
  
  
  
  I laugh and resummon Baby Bobo. Once again, we proceed onward clearing monsters. The distance between me and that level 1 fire skeleton is getting closer and closer.
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Almost half hours has passed, but Liu Ying still hadn"t shown his face. Whatever, the level 1 fire skeleton was only about 42 yards away.
  
  
  
  All I need to do is kill another two monsters before I would be in range, my heart is pumping with adrenaline.
  
  
  
  Then at this moment, the third floor entrance bursts into noises and sounds. A figure tumbles down from the stairs, sobbing and shouting in pain. It was a female assassin with a extremely beautiful figure, her health"s at about 40%. She look very pale, behind her beautiful figure is Wind Chaser pursuing after her.
  
  "Still want to run? Rotten bitch with no sense of shame, go to hell!"
  
  Wind Chaser pulled out a dagger but the female assassin quickly struck his wrists and simultaneously raised her dagger. She then positioned herself behind Wind Chaser and activated the skill backstab.
  
  
  
  Puff!
  
  Blood spurted out of Wind Chaser as he slowly fell to the ground, dead!
  
  
  
  However, on the girl"s shoulder a scarlet flower blossoms. She was shot by a musketeer on Liu Ying"s group!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Clenching my teeth, I pull out my spear and rush towards her!
  
  
  
  From far away, I give a [Heal] to cure the assassin"s health while Baby Bobo quickly dashes toward the musketeer and kills him.
  
  
  
  Dragging the girl"s arm, I whisper: "Run!"
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Upon reaching the inner field, I stop. At this moment, she opens her pair of beautiful eyes and asks: "Your...... Your big bee is very powerful!"
  
  I nodded: "I"m flattered."
  
  
  
  During the conversation, I notice her stats...
  
  
  
  ID: [The Ageless Beauty]
  
  Level: 24
  
  Race: Human
  
  Class: Assassin
  
  "How did you get Tyrant"s men chasing after you?" I ask.
  
  The Ageless Beauty protrudes her small lips: "How should I know? Originally, I planned to come down here to level. On second floor, some random people ambushed me and killed my vampire bat! Hmph! It was given to me by my older brother and they ended up killing it. Therefore I tried to sneak through toward the third floor but they still discovered me!"
  
  I pursed my lips: "Alright, come with me. I"ll get the monster"s agro and you will be in charge of killing it!"
  
  "Ok!"
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I managed to draw over 3 fire skeletons while she relentlessly backstabbed them from behind, quickly killing them. Finally, I was near enough to seal, I smile at the assassin: "Ageless, I"m going seal that level 1 fire skeleton!"
  
  "Ahh?" She open her mouth and immediately nodded: "Ok!"
  
  
  
  Shua!
  
  The first seal flies out, MISS!
  
  The second seal flies out, MISS!
  
  
  
  I"m feeling somewhat anxious, beside me Ageless Beauty is even more anxious than I am, Her dagger seems to shine dimly.
  
  
  
  When my third seal flies out, a blood red glow sweeps by. A stunned mark appears above Baby Bobo"s head, At the same time, The Ageless Beauty"s beautiful eyes lock onto me, her dagger goes straight through my waist.
  
  312!
  
  Behind me, her bat also attacks, taking out 200+ health. Before I could heal myself, I was already out of health!
  Chapter 36 - Lower Your Sword!
  
  This chapter was sponsored by Jason Phonngavong - Chapter 26 didn"t count
  
  I turned around and saw Ageless Beauty staring at me with a pair of cold eyes. At the moment of my death, I hear some cold words, "This is what you get for going against Tyrant of Western Chu."
  
  Cha!
  
  
  
  My body becomes limp, and I go into the soul status. I respawn in a nearby graveyard, which is near the NPC guard post that I encountered before. Going to the Black-Blooded cave should only take around 10 minutes, but, while "saving" Ageless from danger, I killed a musketeer, and my name became red. Because of that, I dropped an extra level when I died, dropping from 27 straight down to 25. Sigh. What a huge loss!
  
  
  
  I stand alone at the graveyard, and check my item and equipment. I seem to have dropped my white-tiered cloth wrist and leg guards, but luckily I didn"t drop my Ancient Shining Spear, or else that really would have made my heart break. Also, some other non-essential equipment from my bag also dropped. A red-named player"s item drop rate is really huge.
  
  
  
  I clench my first, and think back. Ageless Beauty is definitely part of Liu Ying"s group. That guy, to make me take the bait, he used Ageless and Wind Chaser to create such a scene, and Wind Chaser even sacrificed 2 level for Ageless to gain my trust and empathy. All in all, it was a betrayal, sigh...
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Without any rage, I smile slightly, and take my Ancient Spear. In my soul form, I head towards the Black-Blooded cave. At the same time, I open my pet window, and my mood just switches instantly. Not towards anger, but towards ecstasy, because in my pet window, I have an extra pet, a Fire Skeleton with lingering flames around it!
  
  
  
  I wave my hand over it, and the stats of the Fire Skeleton pop in front of my face, which makes me even happier--
  
  
  
  【Fire Skeleton】
  
  Level：1
  
  Attack：★★★★
  
  Defense：★★★☆
  
  HP：★★★★☆
  
  Agility：★★☆
  
  Magic Power：★☆
  
  Excellence：100%
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  100% excellence!!!
  
  
  
  The line of words float in front of me, and I feel like my whole body has been electrocuted. Damn, this luck. This might be the first pet that has 100% excellence. Looking at this Fire Skeleton"s attack, HP, and the 100% excellence, isn"t this a godly pet? In fact, compared to my previous sales of the Silver-Feathered Bird, Killer Bee etc, this Fire Skeleton is on another level!
  
  
  
  Great, even though I didn"t finish my mission this time, it"s fine. This Fire Skeleton will sell for at least 100 gold coins! I"m rich!
  
  
  
  I make my way back, and return to the 3rd level of the cave. Looking from afar, I notice that Tyrant of Western Chu, Ageless Beauty and Wind Chaser etc. are grouping together to clear out the Fire Skeletons,slowly advancing towards the staircase going to the 4th level.
  
  
  
  My corpse is within the group of people, silently laying there. A system notification says that I can revive right now, but I instantly click the "No" button. If I revive right now I will get slaughtered instantly!
  
  
  
  Looking at my corpse. Ageless Beauty frowns slightly, and says, "Xiao Yao Zi Zai must really hate me right now..."
  
  
  
  Wind Chaser spins around and says, "Don"t worry about it. The moment this person entered Ba Huang City he has been obstructing [Wrath of the Heroes]"s plans. Hmph, he deserves to die!"
  
  
  
  Yan Suo holds her dagger and says "This...Xiao Yao Zi Zai, is he really Li Xiao Yao, a first year in our Liu Hua university?"
  
  
  
  "Yeah, you should be able to check the archives. Li Xiao Yao, a newcomer in the Chinese department"s class 1."
  
  
  
  Yan Suo still seems very worried.
  
  
  
  Liu Ying holds his sword and walks towards her. He embraces her, "Xu Yue, why are you so worried? Remember, you are my women, you need to forever stand by me! Is it that...you"ve fallen for that little brat?"
  
  
  
  Yan Suo"s little mouth opens, but she says nothing. After a short while, she suddenly hits Liu Ying"s chest, and smiles, "What kind of joke is that? I fall for Li Xiao Yao? Impossible. Although he"s very handsome, I don"t like weak people. Don"t tell me that it"s not clear to you who I like?"
  
  
  
  Liu Ying laughs, lowers his head and kisses Ageless" lips. "After we finish this map, we"ll properly enjoy ourselves! Haha!"
  
  
  
  Yan Suo"s face becomes red, and continues stay in Liu Ying"s embrace.
  
  
  
  While holding a gun, Piggy runs towards them, "Cough, Boss. We need to hurry and kill off the monsters so we can enter the 4th level quick right? I feel like Xiao Yao"s soul has already come back, or maybe he"s even watching at this moment. Are you trying to anger him to death by showing all this love? You know what they say, the more love you show, the faster you die..."
  
  
  
  Liu Ying raises his eyebrows, and shouts into the empty space behind him, "Li Xiao Yao, do you see this? She"s mine, don"t even think about touching her you little brat!"
  
  
  
  I clench my fists, and stand there without moving. A gentleman"s revenge can wait 10 years! I must have patience.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  After half an hour or so, the 40+ people from [Wrath of the Heroes] completely wiped out the Fire Skeletons, and they even got a few Green-ranked equipment from the drops. All of them are excited, and praised this cave.
  
  
  
  The moment before entering the 4th level, Tyrant of Western Chu glanced at my corpse, and says, "You three, stay here to look over his corpse. The rest follow with me into the 4th level, the boss in the cave should still be there, don"t let him ruin our boss hunting!"
  
  
  
  "Yes boss!"
  
  
  
  One knight and two musketeers stayed next to my corpse.
  
  
  
  I choose not to revive, and I follow them in my soul form into the 4th level of the cave. The 4th level is occupied by Black-blood zombies, level 33 monsters with very high attack damage. But Liu Ying brought 40+ people, all over level 20 and promoted, so killing the Black-blood zombies is a piece of cake.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I stand in the corridor of the 4th floor, and look from afar. Mm, behind the crowds of Black-blooded zombies, there"s a grey shadow sitting quietly. He"s holding a staff, with loose hair, and his whole face is black. He doesn"t look anything like a human nor a ghost, extremely frightening. Hovering over him are some eye-catching words--
  
  
  
  【Mage Bi Ke】（Gold-ranked Boss）
  
  Level：35
  
  Attack：???
  
  Defense：???
  
  HP：???
  
  Ability：???
  
  
  
  Description: The evil mage Bi Ke, former mage of the Ba Huang City royal family. When he was young, he travelled to all 7 empires, and had quite a big reputation. Under unique circumstances, he came into contact with dark magic, and was immersed into the darkness. He could no longer be saved. Finally, he created the death medicine, and became one of the most wanted criminal of Tian Ling Empire.
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  I take a deep breath. It"s a level 35 gold-ranked boss, so it"s possible that it will drop gold-ranked equipment! That in itself is very tempting. In addition, no one has a gold-ranked equipment in the entire game, in fact, no one has even seen a silver-ranked equipment. The highest rank currently for equipment is bronze, so the major guilds would be challenging silver and gold-ranked bosses to gain high level equipment. This level 35 gold-ranked boss is quite a good catch.
  
  
  
  If it drops a gold-ranked equipment, that would be amazing!
  
  
  
  But sadly, I am alone. But how can I possibly let them finish off this boss? Impossible. Also, next to Bi Ke is a bottle of green medicine. Without any doubt, that"s the item I need for this mission. If I get the medicine, then my mission is complete.
  
  
  
  From afar, Liu Ying also sees the boss, and can"t hold his excitement. He slashes with his sharp sword and kills off a Black-blooded zombie, before yelling, "Nice! There"s a boss, and it"s a gold-ranked one! Li Xiao Yao brought us here, and he gave us a grand gift!"
  
  
  
  On the side, Piggy quickly runs and frowns, "Boss, don"t be so happy so soon.."
  
  
  
  He mutters another few words, and quickly, a knight dies from the claws of a Black-blooded skeleton.
  
  
  
  I blink my eyes, and quickly understand. In my soul form, players that are alive can"t see me, but other players who are dead and in soul form can see me. They sacrificed a knight to check if I"m poking around or not! Cruel...
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Well, I make a quick decision. I called out the system fairy, and disconnected from the game. You might have a devious plan, but I have my own plan. Who"s afraid of who!
  
  
  
  I take off my helmet, and brew a cup of coffee. Then, I sit on my bed, and peacefully look out into the starry sky.
  
  
  
  On the other bed, Glasses also takes off his helmet, and looks at me surprised, "Li guy, everyone else is busy leveling up, how do you have the leisure to drink coffee in the middle of the night?"
  
  
  
  I smile a bit, "Nah, I"m having a slight break right now. I"ll get back on later. I"ll play overnight today, and sleep in class tomorrow!"
  
  
  
  Glasses also smiles, "Same here. Great minds think alike!"
  
  
  
  After waiting for a good 30 minutes, I go back online.
  
  
  
  Sha!
  
  
  
  My soul is still at the 4th level, and the knight that died already revived. Of course, he wouldn"t wait half an hour just for me. Also, even though there are 40+ people, they may not even be able to finish up a level 35 gold-ranked boss. They know that, so they need to have their whole force available, or else the Mage Bi Ke might wipe out the entire group of [Wrath of the Heroes].
  
  
  
  After waiting for nearly 4 hours, it"s almost morning, Finally, Liu Ying and his group finished off all the Black-blooded zombies, and prepared to kill the boss!
  
  
  
  "Careful everyone, the monks will go first and attack the boss to get their aggro. Healers heal the monk, and the attacking group will attack in 3s. Ranged attackers be careful who you hit, don"t cause any friendly fire!"
  
  
  
  Liu Ying holds his sword, stands aside and commands his force.
  
  
  
  On the side, a level 27 monk charges with his steel rod. As expected, he is completely bald, but he has full armor. Before reaching the boss, he stands still, and chants something. Suddenly, his hands spread open, and a golden light envelops the monk. It is a skill the monks get from their promotion--[Lower your Sword] LV-3! It lowers the attack of the target by 3%, and the monk securely gets a lot of aggro!
  
  
  
  ......
  
  
  
  Jie jie jie jie...
  
  
  
  A gloomy laughter echoes throughout the halls. Mage Bi Ke laughs, and suddenly stands up. Magic power sparkles around him, and while holding a staff with a skull, he says, "You little ants. So you"re Ba Huang City"s pawn? Looks like it, come. I"ll open the doors of hell for you! I"ll kill you all!"
  
  
  
  He raises his staff, and with a "bang", a ray of lightning hits the monk!
  
  
  
  591!
  
  
   The entire guild of [Wrath of the Heroes] stares at the monk with their mouths wide open, "Quick, heal him! Go in, GO IN!"
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