I looked at the time. It was six in the morning, but my name was blood-red. This was a lesson learned in blood. I had fun PKing, but now I had to pay for it by killing monsters.
I directly chose the Level 50 Bone Demons to grind. It was early in the morning, so there were no players leveling here. Flying Fire City's people had run out of food and returned to the city. In the end, I was the only one left in a graveyard. I casually ran around and attracted a large group of Bone Demons.
I checked my current Attributes. My Level 38 bow dealt 552 ~ 668 damage. Killing a Skeleton Demon was practically a walk in the park. Seven or eight Thousand-Blade Arrows were enough to kill a Skeleton Demon. Although my level was relatively high right now and I didn't get much EXP from killing Skeleton Demons, I could still level up once every two hours if I wanted to.
At 8 in the morning, the girls of the workshop finally came online. After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went to level. I continued to grind.
When it was close to 10, I finally reached Level 40 after killing who knows how many Bone Demons. At the same time, I heard a system bell — "Ding ~!"
System Notice: You have the qualifications to advance your class. Please head to Muguang City's Hidden Dragon Master to receive the class advancement quest!
… …
I was slightly stunned. Hidden Dragon Master?
I had never heard of it before.
Thus, I immediately returned to Muguang City. The surroundings were already bustling with players, and the shouts of people selling things were one after another!
I looked at the items in my bag. There were only some Bronze-grade armor and some miscellaneous equipment. However, the exquisite Vampiric Ring in the corner made me happy. I immediately went to the equipment appraisal center.
When I placed the Vampiric Ring on the table, the appraiser glanced at it and calmly said, "20 gold appraisal fee!"
[Vampiric Ring] (Silver-grade — Ring)
Strength: + 15
Stamina: + 12
Passive: Every time you attack a target in melee, absorb 3% of the damage and convert it into health.
Required Level: 40
(Unappraised)
I looked at the ring's stats again. After confirming that it was worth the money, I happily handed over the gold. Anyways, I had a lot of gold now, so a little bit did not matter.
The appraiser waved his hand. Silver light flashed, and the Vampiric Ring flashed with a blood-red light —
[Vampiric Ring] (Silver-grade — Ring)
Strength: + 25
Stamina: + 21
Passive: Every time you attack a target in melee combat, you can absorb 4% of the damage and convert it into HP.
Level Requirement: 40
…
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the ring's stats. Although it wasn't as good as Ling Xue's Dark Gold – grade Purple Wind Ring, it was still powerful enough. Especially with the 4% lifesteal effect, I would be able to replenish my HP greatly in the future!
I immediately equipped the ring. This way, my stats would increase again!
Frivolous Scholar (Trainee Dragon Speaker)
Level: 40
Health: 2760
Attack: 392-520 (Gun), 594-710 (Bow)
Defense: 490
Reputation: 16391
Luck: 0
…
The Dragon Speaker class had a 10-star Stamina growth. 21 points of Stamina directly added 210 points of HP, and 25 points of Strength added 30 points of damage. Although I was only Level 40, my actual Attack had already reached 710 points. This might have reached a terrifying level!
As far as I knew, Ling Xue was Level 45, and her Attack was only around 600. Moreover, this was under the premise that she equipped the Flowing Light Sword. If she switched to the Dark Gold – grade Blaze Spear, I believed that her Attack would greatly increase.
After thinking about it, I should first see if I could complete the class promotion quest!
After all, Dragon Speaker was a hidden class. Even now, I didn't know where the class trainer was. I had been training like a headless fly until now. I believed that once I found a class skill trainer, I might be able to learn a few of my class's OP skills!
Thus, I immediately wandered around Muguang City. But to my disappointment, after wandering around for more than an hour, and almost looking through all the NPCs in this tier 2 city, I still couldn't find the NPC called Master Hidden Dragon.
Helpless, I could only go offline.
When I took off my helmet, I felt that I was so hungry that the sky was dark.
I came to the hall and randomly found something to fill my stomach. I wrote a note and stuck it on the door of my room. It said, "Call me for dinner." Then, I returned to my room and slept.
In a hazy dream, I stood at the crossroads of the city and looked blankly into the distance. I didn't know where to go. What I saw in my eyes was only the coldness and indifference of human nature.
At this time, someone suddenly pulled my sleeve. It was a beautiful seventeen or eighteen year old girl. She blinked her large eyes and asked me with a smile, "Hey, what are you thinking about?"
I looked down and was shocked to find that this girl was wearing a wool jacket and a milky white shirt with a red tie. The tie was bent by the high protrusion of her chest. She wore a tight pink skirt. This... who else could it be but Ling Xue?
I hurriedly pulled Ling Xue's hand and said, "Ling Xue... is it really you?"
Ling Xue smiled but did not speak.
I was stunned. Was this a beautiful dream?
I pinched myself. As expected, I didn't feel anything. It really was a dream.
Since it was a dream, then teasing her shouldn't be a problem, right?
Looking at the proud little girl's chest, I slowly reached out and gently touched it. As expected, it was soft and straight. The shocking elasticity made me speechless!
Ling Xue opened her beautiful eyes wide and stared at me, but did not speak.
… …
At this time...
"Knock knock!"
A series of knocks woke me up. I heard Ling Xue's voice from outside. "Hey!
Dummy, time to eat! "
I rubbed my eyes and felt slightly regretful. If I was a few minutes later, I might have succeeded!
He immediately put on his clothes, and when he opened the door, he saw Ling Xue standing at the door with a glass filled with orange juice in her hand.
Looking at me in surprise, Ling Xue pursed her lips and said, "Why are you panting? Is sleeping very tiring?"
I smiled awkwardly. If Ling Xue knew what happened in my dream, she might have thrown me down the stairs!
At this time, Ling Xue pulled my sleeve and said with a smile, "Come look, there's something fun here!"
I stilled and found a bottle of ink on the coffee table in the living room. The girls of Xue Yue Studio were excitedly surrounding it.
Ling Xue pulled me over, only to find that Luo Yu was splashing ink with her brush.
"What... what are you doing? Practicing calligraphy?" I said in surprise.
Zi Yue smiled. "Calligraphy?
Tch, we are promoting the cultural life of the workshop! "
After saying this, Zi Yue walked forward and wrote down a line of words: "Do it yourself, and you will have enough food and clothing!"
I was speechless. Then I saw Ling Yue crossing her arms and looking at me with interest.
Zi Yue's calligraphy was not beautiful, but she asked me with interest, "Scholar, what do you think of my calligraphy?"
I said, "I remember when I was young, I lived in the countryside. When a duck came out of a mud pond, its tail would drag the words on the ground. I think it looks like this."
Zi Yue's face turned red. "Wuwu, I've been practicing for many days!"
At this time, Beauty Xia Xia looked at Ling Yue and said with a smile, "Director Ling has been silent for a long time, so you must have some skill. Do you want to try?"
Ling Yue smiled faintly. "Alright!"
I had to say, Ling Yue had the demeanor of a master. The way she held the brush was very dignified. With a wave of the brush, the four words "Through Thick and Thin" appeared. Her brush was delicate, but it did not lose its liveliness!
The girls immediately cheered. Ling Yue came from a famous family, so it was no wonder that she had good calligraphy.
I said, "Not bad, not bad ~ ~"
But I didn't want to draw fire to myself. Beauty Xia Xia immediately shouted, "Scholar, you are a scholar. Let us see your calligraphy!"
I said, "That's not good. It would be bad if you were shocked..."
"Don't be polite. Come, come!"
Actually, I wasn't being polite. When I raised the brush and wrote down a line of words, everyone was stunned. Ling Xue murmured, "This... idiot, I didn't think your calligraphy was so good..."
On the tea table, there was a line of words: "Snow Moon is eternal, sweep the world!"
Actually, it was very suspicious of me trying to flatter her, but it was also what I thought. Ling Yue and Ling Xue were the soul of Xue Yue Studio. As a member of Xue Yue Studio, I truly hoped that this studio could continue because everyone here had a dream, and that was to sweep the world!
Ling Yue was very moved. She looked up at me and asked with deep meaning, "Scholar, can our Snow Moon really sweep the world?"
I smiled and nodded. "As long as everyone cooperates, I believe we can!"
Ling Yue pursed her lips and chuckled. "Alright, I'll ask someone to frame these words and hang them in the hall of our studio. It will be our Xue Yue's slogan and motto!"
None of the girls had any objections, and I was flattered. Ling Xue also wanted to try her calligraphy, but after writing the first word, her face turned red and she quickly rubbed the paper away. "No, no, no, I'll write again!"
Everyone waited. In the end, Ling Xue's face turned red and she overturned her calligraphy eight times in a row. In the end, she blinked and explained to everyone, "No!
I'm hungry, and I'm not in a good state... "
Everyone was speechless.
So we started to eat dinner. As I drank the winter melon soup Bing Cha made, I asked, "When you were hanging around Muguang City, did you hear of an NPC called Hidden Dragon Master?"
Ling Yue asked with a smile, "What?
Do you need to find this NPC for your quest? "
I nodded. "I'm Level 40, and I need to change my class. I have to find this NPC to accept the quest."
Ling Yue pursed her lips and smiled. "I've never seen you before …"
"Never mind, I will go online and search for him!"
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After eating, the girls of the workshop laughed and played in the hall. I returned to my room and went online. I directly searched for "Hidden Dragon Master" in the official forums.
But I got a notification: "Unable to find the results you are looking for."
My heart sank. Had no one really seen this NPC?
Left with no choice, I could only wander around the forums and see if I could find anything.
Spirit of Grief's forums were still as popular as ever. At the top was the China Player Level Ranking —
1. Breeze Touches the Moon LV 51 Mage
2. Sword Fire Ghostburn LV 50 Dark Mage
3. Chrysanthemum Daohana LV 49 Soul Wizard
4. Battle Soul Proud Heaven LV 48 Berserker
5. Hellfire LV 48 Fierce Wind Warrior
6. Battle Soul Windy LV 48 Mage
7. Battle Soul Iron Wing LV 47 Mage
8. Wind and Cloud Spell LV 47 Mage
9. Solitary Grave LV 47 Berserker
10. Fleeting Time LV 47 Archer
… …
While I was grinding like crazy, the others weren't idling around either. Ling Yue's leveling speed was especially fast, and I couldn't help but raise my eyebrows. Right now, this mage was ranked first in China and second in the world!
As for me, who knew where I was at Level 40. No one could find me at all. However, in the next few days, with my advantage in leveling, it wasn't impossible for me to return to the China server's Heavenly Ranking.
The forums were a place of war, and the war of words never stopped.
He directly clicked on Muguang City's section and impressively saw that Xue Yue, Blooddrinker, and Ao Shijie occupied almost half of the topics. Furthermore, half of the topics were about Amorous Affair and Xue Yue. Ling Yue and Ling Xue had become the spokespersons of Muguang City. Almost everyone was coveting these two beautiful twins.
The news of me dropping back to Level 0 had already died down. However, the news of me killing Bloodthirsty World's assassins had already spread across the internet. The video of me killing Bloodthirsty World's assassins had also been uploaded to the internet. A Level 38 player killing nine players who were higher level than him in a row. What kind of concept was that?
For a time, the whole city was in an uproar, and some people were even shouting "The King has returned".
I smiled and continued to read. There were some interesting news below. For example, a young married woman in Zhenjiang had become a priest in Spirit of Grief, picked up countless boys, and booked a room behind her husband's back. Another netizen booked a room with a female friend in game, but was caught in the act and extorted a set of Bronze-grade armor and a bun.
After reading nearly half an hour of salivating posts, I finally found some valuable news in a corner.
It was a post made by a noob player: "Excuse me, can the name of an NPC change?"
The post only had a few dozen hits. Everyone was interested in beautiful women, so no one would think to ask about this.
Thus, I quickly opened it. The content of the post was as follows: "I saw an NPC called Wandering Poet Darwin behind the weapon shop in the south of Muguang City. However, every hour, there would be a minute where his name would become invisible. I don't know what is going on. Is this a setting in the game?"
Faced with such a rookie's question, no one could answer it.
I pondered in my heart. An NPC's name could actually change. Could this be the person I was looking for?
I immediately went online and appeared at the eastern plaza of Twilight City. After a simple replenishment and repair of equipment, I headed toward the south of Twilight City.