After obtaining the Ice Ray Necklace, Ling Xue was so happy that she couldn't stop giggling. I led her and Qin Yun out of the stone fortress. We had already cleared out the mobs in this ogre encampment, and it would probably be another 12 hours before the next respawn. For the time being, this place had lost its value to us.
We circled around the ogre encampments of various sizes. When we appeared in front of the temporary human encampment, an NPC soldier immediately came to welcome us. The NPC secret mage also walked over and said with a bright smile, "Young warriors, you've finally arrived!"
Ling Xue and I tactfully took out the ogre leader's head from our bags. It was a bloody lump. Ling Xue held it in her left hand and covered her nose and mouth with her right. She looked at me and smiled, her beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons.
The NPC secret mage's body shook as usual. It was as if he had seen Athena bathing. He exclaimed in surprise, "Brave warriors, you actually did it!
That despicable ogre leader once claimed the lives of countless brave soldiers with his giant axe. Today, you've finally killed it. The nobles of White Cloud City will reward you handsomely! "
In the next moment, the system prompted us to head to White Cloud City Palace and find the bounty officer to claim the reward.
Ling Xue and I exchanged glances with each other. This was the first time we had encountered a situation where we had to return to the city to claim the quest reward!
Qin Yun asked for a moment before smiling. "That's perfect!
Let's go back to the city and appraise our equipment before equipping them. It'll be safer this way! "
"En, alright then!"
Three white lights flashed, and the three of us appeared in White Cloud City in the next moment.
Even at night, the main city was still bustling with activity. Players had set up stalls one after another on the roadside. With just a few glances, all of them were selling trash. Meanwhile, these lower-leveled stall owners were looking at the passing players with pious expressions. Whenever they saw a Warrior with trash equipment, they would immediately grab that Warrior and loudly proclaim how amazing the equipment they were selling was. They even said that the current monsters were too ferocious, and that it was impossible to live without powerful equipment.
After arriving at the Equipment Appraisal Center, Qin Yun spent 3000 gold to appraise the Starlight Staff. She was immediately pleasantly surprised. In the end, the Starlight Staff had the effect of reducing the cooldown of healing skills by 20%. It was extremely powerful. On the other hand, Ling Xue's Chain of Ice Edge was appraised as having 40% Ice Resistance. The two girls immediately smiled sweetly.
After I handed over 3000 gold, a golden light flashed and the stats of the Silent Flame Helmet appeared before my eyes — —
[Silent Flame Helmet] (Dark Gold – Armor)
Defense: 220
[Magic Resist: 100]
Strength: + 35
Stamina: + 32
Agility: + 25
Additional: Increases user's fire magic resistance by 50%
Level Requirement: 65
… …
As expected, it was 50% fire magic resistance. I laughed loudly. Ling Xue and Qin Yun were speechless. "Scholar's luck is out of the ordinary..."
He immediately put on the Silent Flame Helmet, and a shiny black helmet immediately appeared on his head. The main part of the helmet was made of black mysterious iron, and the front was a sharp golden defensive edge. A blue tassel fluttered on top of the helmet, and it also added a hint of handsomeness to his black temperament.
Ling Xue blinked and giggled. "Kind of handsome..."
Qin Yun didn't hide anything. "Scholar looks much more handsome in armor than leather. If he goes out like this, he'll definitely attract the attention of many girls..."
I immediately said self-consciously, "I don't care about that. As long as Ling Xue and Qin Yun look good..."
"Hehe, dummy is getting better and better at talking..."
"Yeah..."
After equipping the Silent Flame Helmet, my stats also increased by leaps and bounds. My Defense rose to 1780, and my Magic Resist rose to 660. In other words, if a Mage of the same level didn't have any level resistance, as long as their Magic Attack didn't exceed 660, they wouldn't be able to deal much damage to me.
Unfortunately, a Level 71 Mage, even with a set of Bronze-grade equipment, would probably have a Magic Attack of over 660 points. This was the pain of melee players. They would never be able to escape the reality that their own class was crazily countered by magic!
I said with a smile, "Let's go to the palace and find the bounty officer to claim the quest reward. It's getting late, so we should sleep after we claim the reward."
The two girls nodded obediently and followed me to the palace. Along the way, countless male players stopped and stared at us. The beautiful Ling Xue and Ling Yue were known as the most beautiful girls in China, and Qin Yun wasn't much inferior either. Therefore, the two girls were like two bright lights in the night, illuminating the lonely hearts of countless male players. They let them know that they could pursue something in life.
When we arrived at the palace, there were several guards standing in front of the gate. When I walked up to them, I immediately received a notification — "Ding ~!"
System Notice: Because your Reputation has exceeded 20000, you have the right to enter the palace. Are you sure you want to enter?
… …
There was no doubt that the girls of Xue Yue Studio had all surpassed 20000 Reputation after that crazy night of killing bosses in the Arctic Ice Cave. Therefore, I didn't have to worry that they wouldn't be able to enter.
However, when I stepped into the palace gate, Qin Yun was beside me, but Ling Xue was standing pitifully outside the palace. She said to me, "Idiot... I used up my Reputation when I bought the shop. What should I do if I can't enter now?"
I was immediately dumbfounded. I actually forgot about that...
Therefore, I walked over and said to the NPC guard, "Old friend, can you let my friend in as well?"
Unexpectedly, the NPC was extremely intelligent. The guard glanced at me and said indifferently, "Without enough Reputation, you cannot enter the palace. This is a rule that cannot be broken!"
I was stunned. Qin Yun said, "Can't you make an exception?"
The NPC guard had a righteous expression. "How can you blaspheme the kingdom's laws?"
I gritted my teeth, took out 2000 gold, folded it into a pouch, and threw it to him.
The NPC guard suddenly shook, his eyes showing a trace of cherishing talent. He said, "The law is heartless, but the lover is sentimental. Go in!"
The two beauties were dumbfounded. Ling Xue quickly walked in as if she was afraid that the guard would throw her out. She pulled me and rushed inside.
Qin Yun was speechless. She quickly followed and said, "Why does this face look so familiar?"
I said with a smile, "Of course. The NPCs in the China server are all designed by China's game developers. Of course they have to do that... hehe, it's a tacit understanding!"
Qin Yun pursed her lips and smiled. "Hehe, that's true. But it's good that we can enter. Don't worry too much about other things!"
I stretched out two fingers toward Ling Xue. "Give me back my 2000 gold..."
Ling Xue smiled sweetly. She was acting like a hoodlum as expected. "What 2000... ah!!
Idiot, your fingers are injured? "
I was speechless. It looked like I would not be able to collect this debt.
At this moment, we had already passed through the many pavilions and arrived at the main hall. In the middle of the main hall, the king sat on the throne. Below him was a long row of nobles and ministers, and on the outermost edge was the bounty official we were looking for!
After the conversation, the bounty official gave us a look of praise and said, "The Silvermoon Alliance finally has a new group of elites. You will be the hope of the human alliance against the forces of darkness!
Come, this is a reward for your courage! "
Ding ~!
System Notice: Congratulations on completing the quest [Kill the Ogre Leader]. You have gained 3000000 experience, 3000 gold, 4000 Reputation, and the quest item [Abyssal Sword]!
… …
I was slightly shocked. As expected, my karma was off the charts. The quest dropped equipment!
It was obvious that neither Ling Xue nor Qin Yun had obtained the equipment, so I directly shared the Abyssal Sword's stats in the party channel. Also, quest equipment did not need to be appraised — [Abyssal Sword] (Dark Gold – grade)
Attack: 420 ~ 540
Strength: + 25
Stamina: + 22
Agility: + 15
Passive: Increases user's physical attack power by 7%
Level Requirement: 60
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Ling Xue was dumbfounded. "This... this longsword's Attack is almost on par with my Sword of Lightning. 55555555, such an overpowered equipment..."
I asked, "Ling Xue, do you want the Sword of Lightning or the Abyssal Sword?
This sword has a 7% physical attack bonus, so the actual Attack power is higher than the Sword of Lightning. However, the Sword of Lightning's additional stats are much better... If you want it, give your Sword of Lightning to Bing Cha. If you don't want it, I will give the Abyssal Sword to Bing Cha... "
Ling Xue was slightly shocked. She opened her seductive mouth and said with a smile, "Idiot, you want to give this Dark Gold – grade longsword to someone?
If you sell it, it won't be less than 200k RMB... "
I smiled faintly. "Actually, I don't need 200k RMB. Bing Cha lost 9 levels two days ago. She may not have said it, but she must be very sad. So, I am giving her a Level 60 Dark Gold – grade sword as compensation. After all, we are in the same workshop, and we should support each other. There is no point in making things too clear..."
Ling Xue nodded in agreement and said with a smile, "Yes, this is a good idea. If it were me, I would also give this sword to Sister Bing Cha!"
I glanced at Qin Yun and asked, "What do you think, Beauty Yun?"
Qin Yun chuckled. "Whatever Shusheng thinks, then so be it. I'll always maintain my support for you ~ ~"
Ling Xue immediately looked at me. I looked at her and then looked at Qin Yun together. The three of us looked at each other awkwardly. In the end, I said, "It's not a bad thing, so let's not talk about it. Let's go offline..."
But at this time, Ling Xue pulled me and said, "Wait, it looks like there is a follow-up quest!
Look, the bounty officer is frowning... "
"Oh?
It looks like it's true! "
I immediately went up to talk to him. As expected, the system let out a "ding" —
System Notice: Your party's average level is over 65, and you are qualified to receive an A-rank bounty quest. An A-rank bounty quest costs 5000 gold. Do you wish to receive it?
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I was stunned. An A-rank bounty quest?
In front of me, a golden quest appeared in the chat list of the bounty officer. It was called [Crimson Oath], and I couldn't see the quest difficulty for now.
Ling Xue asked, "Does this quest have to be completed after receiving it?"
I shook my head. "I don't know, but are you two worried that this quest will be taken by someone else tomorrow?
Since it's an A-rank quest, it looks like it's pretty difficult. It's the best way to earn experience and Reputation. Do you think we should accept it? "
Ling Xue immediately nodded. "Of course we should!
Sister Qin Yun is only at Level-64 now. Our attack power is so high, so it's best if we work together with Sister Qin Yun's healing skills … "
Qin Yun giggled. "Thank you, Ling Xue!"
And so, I took out 5000 gold and accepted the quest —
Ding ~!
System Notice: Your party has accepted the quest [Crimson Oath]!
(Current Quest Difficulty: 1500)
Quest Details: Head to the Frozen Canyon and kill 1,000 Glacial Valley White Tigers, 1,000 Glacial Valley Demonic Foxes, 1,000 Glacial Valley Rapid Wolves, and 1,000 Glacial Valley Hunters. Then enter the Despair Ice Field and kill 1,000 Ice Demons and 1,000 Glacial Field Polar Bears. Kill the Final Boss, the Ice Empress, and retrieve the Ice Empress Staff for the bounty officer.
… …
Ling Xue and Qin Yun were dumbfounded. Ling Xue said dumbfoundedly, "This... I finally understand why the three of us received a 1500 difficulty quest. The hardest part of this quest is that... there are too many quest monsters to kill..."
Qin Yun didn't know whether to laugh or cry as she nodded and said, "Yeah, can we kill them all?"
I smiled. "It looks like we won't be far from Level 80 after this Crimson Oath quest..."
Ling Xue smiled with her dimples, "Yeah, it's very likely that this quest will take us almost a week to complete. We'll have to go back to the city a few times to replenish our potions and repair our equipment in order to kill 6,001 quest monsters …"
I stretched my arms and said with a smile, "It's fine. There's no time limit anyway. A 1500 difficulty quest, the rewards will definitely be eye-opening. If an equipment drops, it'll probably be Dark Gold at the very least. It might even be Earth-grade. We've really picked up a treasure this time!"
Ling Xue said with a smile, "In that case, let's go eat something and get up early to grind tomorrow?"
"Okay!
Does your sister need to go? "
"No, she and sister Bing Cha are doing a quest right now. They might stay up for a while. Let's go by ourselves and bring them something to eat..."
"Yes, okay!
Then let's log off and head to Frozen Canyon early tomorrow! "
"Okay!"
And so, the three of us logged off in the palace.
When we went out, Ling Xue and Qin Yun were ready to go. Both of them had changed into cool clothes. On a hot summer day, women's clothes always made people burn with desire. This was especially true for beauties like Ling Xue and Qin Yun.
We went downstairs and came to the street. It was almost 12 pm and it seemed like only the barbecue shop was open.
We could only walk over. The three of us sat around a table. Ling Xue and Qin Yun sat across from me. To be honest, eating in front of these two beautiful girls made my appetite a lot better.
We picked some things and came over. Qin Yun was busy greasing and Ling Xue was helping. Behind us, there were a few young students eating. One of them said, "It's been a week since we set up the workshop and we've only earned 2000 RMB from equipment. This won't do!
Oh right, tomorrow we'll have to hire 200 high-level players around Level 60 to help us complete a quest. Then, Old Seven will start a hidden class! "
Another student said in surprise, "Hidden class?
What hidden class is Old Seven going to start? "
"Dark Swordsman!"