"Eh?
Not bad ~ ~ "Ling Xue looked at the store's entry and exit list and smiled." Dummy, this store is without a doubt the number one store in White Cloud City. The location you chose is just too good. Soon, you'll become the wealthiest landlord on Snow Moon … "
I smiled. "I was just lucky. I earned a lot of Reputation from doing quests, so I bought this store first. If it wasn't for the Reputation restriction, this store would have been bought by someone else long ago."
Ling Xue blinked her eyes, turned around and said to Ling Yue, "Sister, let's open a shop too, okay? It just so happens that my reputation has already reached the requirement of 50,000 points after farming so many Quasi-Bosses in the Arctic Ice Cave yesterday …"
Ling Yue smiled helplessly. "But Xiao Xue, even though we have Reputation, we don't have a million in funds. Plus, we still need to invest money when we start operating the store …"
Bing Cha smiled. "What are you afraid of if you don't have money? We have Scholar, don't we?"
Ling Yue shook her head and said in a small voice, "No, Scholar isn't a fool … Plus, Scholar has helped me and Ling Xue a lot already. We can't keep troubling him …"
I hesitated. If Ling Yue and Ling Xue asked, of course I wouldn't be stingy with the million. Plus, my store was doing very well right now, and my daily income was over 100,000. There was no need for me to be stingy. However, if Ling Yue and Ling Xue didn't ask, I couldn't ask for help either. If I was too enthusiastic, people would think that I had ulterior motives. Even though these two beauties often made my imagination run wild …
Ling Yue bit her lips while Ling Xue looked like she was amused. I looked around.
Bing Cha saw this and couldn't help but laugh. "How about this. Scholar will lend Ling Yue and Ling Xue 1.5 million gold. After Ling Yue and Ling Xue buy the store, they can use the profits to pay off their debts. If they don't pay off their debts in half a month, then … then we'll pay Ling Xue to Scholar!"
Bing Cha's generous attitude made Ling Xue blush. She said angrily, "Sister Bing Cha!
I'm not a commodity. How can you use me as collateral? Wouldn't that be … "
"You want to pay your debts with your body?" Zi Yue reminded her out of goodwill.
Ling Xue's white and smooth face was completely red. After hearing Zi Yue's words, Ling Xue was even more speechless. She immediately glared at me angrily and said, "Hey!
Do you still want to be a spectator?
Say something already! "
I smiled and said, "It doesn't matter. If it's Ling Yue and Ling Xue buying the store, then it's Snow Moon's official action. Of course I have to support it. As for the debt, hehe, we can talk about it. Actually … Bing Cha's suggestion isn't bad …"
Ling Xue gritted her teeth and punched my shoulder twice with her snow-white fists. "You're asking for a beating … hmph hmph!"
I laughed and hurriedly grabbed Ling Xue's fist. She didn't pull her hand back. Instead, she hid a smile on her face.
"Um, Ling Xue, 1,500,000 gold is the most I can pay you. Should I pay you or Ling Yue?"
Ling Xue glanced at me and said, "It's the same. I can't differentiate between my sister and I, unlike you …"
"Hey, why are you looking at me like that? I've spent everything I have for Snow Moon, okay …"
And so, I exchanged 1,500,000 gold and tossed it to Ling Xue. Qin Yun had finished buying the leveling potions and came over. So, we went to buy the store together.
There were still a few people surrounding the NPC official of White Cloud City, but all of them shook their heads and left. At the current stage of the game, there weren't many people who had 50000 Reputation.
Of the ten shops in White Cloud City, the most popular spot had already been taken by me. The remaining spots were at the plaza in the north, south, east, and west of White Cloud City. The south was a swamp leveling area with monsters between Level 60 – 100. Although it was good for current players, its potential wasn't that high. The west gate was connected to Moonlight Forest, and behind it was Twilight City. That was the direction for beginners, so it wasn't a good choice either. Only the north of White Cloud City was half surrounded by Moonlight Forest, and diagonally across was Frozen Canyon. This location should be second only to the east gate.
Ling Xue glanced around and asked with a smile, "Dummy, which store do you think is the best?"
"The one next to the potion shop at the north gate of White Cloud City!" I said without hesitation.
Ling Yue also nodded with a smile. "Yes yes yes, Scholar's eyes are very accurate. That's the place!"
Bing Cha smiled. "If that's the case, then make your choice!"
Ling Xue nodded and bought the store in the next moment!
Next, it was time to choose an NPC shop assistant. I opened it and saw that there were no changes. Out of the 10000 NPCs that could be hired, only NPC9527 was bought by me. The only one left was the best green name — — NPC0674 (Green Name): Loyalty (75), Management (74), Permanent Gold (120000 gold)
… …
As expected, Ling Xue chose this shop assistant and bought it generously. Then, we ran excitedly to the north gate of White Cloud City.
Ling Xue named the shop "Snow Moon Station", and the NPC was called "Little Lotus Just Shows His Horn". Of course, this NPC was a middle-aged man in his fifties with a beard all over his face.
I began to wonder if I should go back and change my "Dear customer, you're here again" to "Dragonflies have been standing on top of your head". These two names really made one's imagination run wild and fanciful …
After everything was settled, the girls of the Snow Moon workshop started donating their unused equipment to me. Ling Xue, on the other hand, shot me a mischievous glance. Her lips curled into a charming smile as she said, "Dummy, your Blaze Spear … has been replaced by an Earth-grade Frost Sword. Can you borrow it to boost my shop's reputation?"
I became nervous. "No way, your store has just opened and you're already thinking about my Blazing Spear … Then, let's make it clear. I want the full amount of money from the sale of the Blazing Spear. You're not allowed to ask for a commission!"
"Of course ~ ~" Ling Xue smiled in high spirits. Then, she said, "I'm just borrowing the name of the Blazing Spear. The money from the sale will all belong to you!"
I pondered for a moment. The Blazing Spear's attack power was much lower than the Frost Sword's, so I might as well sell it before its value depreciated. Although my shop was making a lot of money right now, when the other shops opened, my business would definitely be stolen away. At that time, I would probably make a hundred thousand a day, which would be three million a month. It was still far from Ling Tian's requirements. In this world, three million wasn't much. It was only enough to buy a slightly better house...
Thus, I handed the Blazing Spear to Ling Xue. She carefully put it on the shelf. The actual price was three million RMB!
What a scam. Maybe this little girl never planned on selling the Blazing Spear. She just wanted to use this Dark Gold – grade spear to attract the attention of other players!
A few minutes later, a system announcement floated above White Cloud City — —
System Announcement (Player Windy Snow's Shout): Snow Moon's guild has opened a new convenience store. It mainly sells potions, equipment, and skill books. At the same time, it is purchasing a large amount of game items. Today, the store's signature product is on sale — — The Dark Gold – grade weapon, Blazing Spear, used by the world's number one player, Frivolous Scholar!
Don't miss this opportunity. Snow Moon's store is located next to the White Cloud City's North Gate Potion Shop. We welcome all friends to come and take a look!
… …
I have to say, Ling Xue, this little girl from a prestigious family, was different. Even the advertising words she said were so good. It was much better than my crappy advertising words. Do you still remember my advertising words? This shop sells all killing tools. No side effects. After using it, it won't hurt your little hands …
Yeah, my advertising words were pretty good. Although I vomited for half an hour after I said them …
After that, Ling Xue shared the shop with Ling Yue. The two sisters worked together to manage the shop. It took them nearly twenty minutes to get all the settings in place. But it was obvious that this green-named NPC's management skills were a lot worse. The details weren't detailed enough, and it lacked a bit of humanity.
After everything was done, someone suggested in the guild channel that we form a party to grind. And so, with Ling Yue's tacit approval, a thousand-man party set off in high spirits. Their destination was Soul Break Valley in the depths of Moonlight Forest. It was said that it was a good leveling area with monsters between Level 60 to 70. Although it was very difficult for mainstream players to solo them, it was still very easy to form a party. The experience was high, the risk was low, and it was a good place for most players to grind!
Sword Fire Dragon Soul and Sword Fire Ghostfire had already led a group of Sword Fire players to the south of White Cloud City to grind. Therefore, Ling Yue personally appointed Melancholy as the party leader. However, after the thousand-man party set off, a member of the party suggested that Ling Yue join them. They said that it was more approachable.
Ling Yue chuckled. "It looks like we have to go today …"
I said, "It's probably because they haven't seen our beautiful leader for a long time. Their hearts are empty …"
Ling Yue rolled her eyes at me. "Of course not!
These guys call a girl a beauty whenever they see her … "
"You're different. There's a feeling called hypocrisy, and there's a feeling called amazement. They're two different things …" I glanced at the girls next to me and asked, "Are you guys going with Ling Yue?"
Bing Cha nodded. "Yeah, I'll go too. I haven't arranged a place to grind for today anyway …"
Qin Yun also tagged along. Zi Yue, Summer, and the other girls couldn't stay idle either. They all requested to join the thousand-man party. In the end, Ling Yue's gaze landed on me. She asked with a smile, "Is Scholar coming with us?"
I was about to say something, but Ling Xue suddenly grabbed my arm and smiled at her sister. "No!
I want to borrow Scholar today! "
Ling Yue exclaimed in astonishment, "Why is Ling Xue borrowing Scholar …"
Ling Xue explained with a smile, "Sis, our shop is facing the north of White Cloud City, so I wanted to explore the northern part of the city and figure out the distribution of monsters. Only then can I figure out the classes of the players who come here to grind, and adjust the proportion of equipment we sell accordingly. That's why it's not safe for me to go alone, so of course I have to bring someone stronger with me!"
Ling Yue giggled. "Alright, alright. If Snow wants to borrow Scholar, then take him. Scholar, I'm leaving my sister in your care, so don't lose her …"
"I won't, I won't …" I hurriedly said as I stared at the beautiful girl next to me.
And so, Ling Yue and the other five girls of the workshop left to join the thousand-man party. Meanwhile, Ling Xue and I walked side by side out of the northern gate of White Cloud City.
Right now, both Ling Xue and I were wearing pretty dazzling equipment. Almost all of our equipment was Gold-grade or above, and even though we had hidden the luster of our equipment, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that our equipment was extraordinary. Our weapons were especially eye-catching. Ling Xue's Thunderclap Sword flashed with lightning, and my Ice Sword glowed with a cold light. A layer of snowflake mist wrapped around its sharp blade!
Ling Xue's long cloak fluttered behind her, and the adorable Wind Spirit Beast danced on her shoulder. This beautiful scene dazzled countless White Cloud City players. They stood there in a daze, practically forgetting everything else.
When we walked out of White Cloud City, there were still a lot of people who stopped and stared at us. I pulled Ling Xue and quickly disappeared into Moonlight Forest. If they continued to stare at us, there was no guarantee that nothing would happen!
The levels of the mobs in Moonlight Forest weren't very high. In fact, they weren't even as high as me. We hadn't walked far when a Berserk Wild Bear appeared in front of us. Its body glowed red as it charged toward us!
It was a Level 70 common mob with 300 Defense and 15000 HP!
Ever since I got the Ice King's Sword, I haven't tried using this Earth-tier sword to kill monsters. Right now, my maximum attack was 1888. With such a high attack, killing normal monsters with 300 defense would be like cutting melons and vegetables!
So, I rushed forward, raised my Ice Sword and attacked with a basic attack. The wild bear let out a miserable howl as a shocking damage number appeared above its head — 6893!
It actually dealt almost 7000 damage!
I raised my sword again and used the Shield Breaker Slash. The golden light flashed across the blade and directly struck the wild bear's neck. With a "Puchi" sound, another super high damage number appeared: 10240!
Ling Xue's seductive mouth opened wide in shock and she said, "Isn't that too sick?
One Shield Breaker Slash took out more than 10000 HP?
Heavens, dummy, you should change your name to Universe Invincible Ultraman now … "
I rubbed my nose and smiled, "It's okay. The Ice Sword's 960 damage number is not fake. Also, high-grade weapons have a certain hidden damage. This is all hidden information given by the officials. Ling Xue, look at the equipment rankings ~ ~"
Ling Xue quickly opened the equipment rankings and saw the Ice King's Sword in first place. Second was the Snow Moon Unicorn Armor Ling Xue was wearing. Third was the Phoenix Soaring Sword in Hellfire's hands!
Of the top ten equipment rankings, the top three were all occupied by Chinese players. The fourth was a Dark Gold – grade axe in the hands of a Korean. The fifth was a Dark Gold – grade dagger in the hands of a Japanese. The sixth to tenth were all in the hands of western players. All in all, Chinese players had the absolute advantage in terms of equipment!
About half an hour later, we arrived at the edge of Moonlight Forest without much delay. Further ahead was a scorched land. On the map, the name of this place was displayed: Fallen Feather Mountain!