I went to the magic gem at the center of the pond and then got on the Flame Warhorse. I led the Snow Feather Pegasus back to the city.
"Shua!"
A white light flew past and I appeared in the bustling White Cloud City. The Flame Warhorse and the Snow Feather Pegasus were both Celestial Beasts and the moment they appeared, they attracted everyone's attention. In an instant, I became the focus of everyone's attention.
I looked around and saw Ling Xue kneeling at the foot of Queen Anne's statue selling equipment.
"Ling Xue, come over!"
"Oh?"
Ling Xue saw the Snow Feather Pegasus I was leading and the love in her eyes was undisguised. She had probably tossed the White Tiger matter to the back of her mind.
After overturning the stall's goods, Ling Xue couldn't care less anymore. She sprinted over and exclaimed in surprise, "Scholar, what's going on?
This... Snow Feather Pegasus, where did you get it? "
"No way?
You don't recognize him? He's the one who killed you in a second … "
"Ah!
Is it the Snow Feather Pegasus? "
Ling Xue reached out and caressed the Pegasus's face. The Pegasus blinked and didn't even make a sound. It had already accepted its fate.
I said, "What are you waiting for?
Quickly go buy a Sealing Stone and bind it to the Snow Feather Pegasus. Otherwise, once I disconnect, this Immortal Rank mount will be gone! "
"En, I will go right away!"
In a short while, Ling Xue summoned the White Tiger and returned with a Sealing Stone.
She first got off and traded the White Tiger's Sealing Stone to me. Then she passed the blank Sealing Stone to me. After binding the Snow Feather Pegasus to the Sealing Stone, I passed the Sealing Stone to Ling Xue.
"How do you want me to thank you?"
Ling Xue smiled seductively at me. The moment a pure beauty like her winked at me, it was really fatal and I nearly fainted.
I said softly, "Then why don't you come to bed tonight?"
Ling Xue's face turned red, "No!
You're always thinking about those things … "
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. I was also a hot-blooded youth. No matter how high my awareness was, I still had to think!
However, I didn't explain. The more I explained, the more tasteless it would be. I couldn't make such a low-level mistake.
"Should I summon Snow Feather to take a look?"
"Yes."
Ling Xue took a step back. She gripped her sword with one hand and drew a summoning magic array in front of her. A hexagram magic array lit up the sky, and in the next moment, the Snowy Winged Pegasus appeared in front of Ling Xue. With an insufferably arrogant expression, the Snowy Winged Pegasus raised its head high and stared at the Blazing Warhorse.
Although they were both Celestial Rank Boss Mounts, the Flaming Warhorse did not back down at all. In fact, its aura was even stronger than the Snowy Winged Heavenly Horse.
What a joke! The Blazing Warhorse was the mount of one of the ten bosses in Spirit of Grief. It was an existence that was close to divine rank!
Ling Xue jumped onto the horse. Her silver Atlantis equipment really did match the Snowy Winged Pegasus's eyes. The Phantom Wings looked lifelike, and snowflakes danced around the warhorse like fluttering feathers. As expected of the Snowy Winged Pegasus!
I wasn't the only one who was stunned. Even the White Cloud City players in the plaza were stunned. Ling Xue and the Snowy Winged Pegasus were a perfect match. The Immortal-grade sword in her hand glowed with light, and Ling Xue looked even more spirited than before. She looked at me with a smile, her eyes filled with affection.
Mn, with this level of affection, I should've learned Affection a long time ago!
"Shall we go?
To the Outer Lands to turn in the quest?
I... want to test the Snowy Winged Pegasus's speed, hehe! "
I smiled. "Alright!
Go take a stroll around, I need to give a couple of things to Bing Cha. Also, give Bing Cha the White Tiger you don't need. The White Tiger's stats are very good, and it's a million times better than the Cloudmane Horse's! "
"Mn, okay!"
Ling Xue and Bing Cha had a good relationship, so of course she wouldn't object if I gave the White Tiger to Bing Cha.
In the next moment, a white shadow flashed by, and Ling Xue was already outside of White Cloud City, leaving only a trail of drifting snowflakes in her wake. Holy shit, the Snow Feather Pegasus was truly eye-catching!
Therefore, I sent a message to Bing Cha: "Are you busy?
If you're not, come to the territory hall. I have something for you! "
Bing Cha immediately replied, "I'll be there in a minute!"
But the moment I stepped into the territory hall, Bing Cha teleported into the territory. He looked travel-worn, and behind him was a little turtle with a blue shell. It was the Ancient Dragon Turtle!
"Scholar, what can I do for you?"
I glanced at her. After binding the Dragon Turtle, Iced Tea dropped from level 154 to level 134. However, this fellow only lost 1 time, so she leveled up really quickly. In just a few days, she reached level 145. If she wanted to ride the Level 150 White Tiger, it wouldn't take long.
I took out a wristguard covered in spikes. It was a Ghost-grade wristguard, Poisoned Spiked Armor —
[Poisoned Spiked Armor] (Ghost-grade — Metal Armor)
Defense: 650
Magic Resist: 400
Strength: + 80
Stamina: + 75
Agility: + 70
Passive: When attacked, there is a 50% chance to reflect 20% of the damage to the opponent and poison them
Level Requirement: 150
(Unappraised)
I was too lazy to appraise it, and Bing Cha didn't mind. He took the wristguard and smiled sweetly. "Thank you, Scholar. Mn, I don't have anything to repay you with. Here, this is for you?"
As he spoke, Bing Cha held a fiery red gem in his hand!
"Hm?
What is it? "I was secretly amazed and smiled," This, it looks very similar to the Blaze Gem … "
Bing Cha covered his mouth and smiled. "Because this is the enhanced version of the Blaze Gem!
Here, take a look! "
"Mn."
I took the gem and looked. As expected —
[Blaze Gem Lv 5] (Enhanced): Can be embedded in the socket of a weapon. Level 1 enhanced Blaze Gem, increases the attack of the weapon by 200!
… …
"Wow!
Level 1 + 200?
Doesn't that mean Level 5 gives 1000 Attack? "I widened my eyes.
Bing Cha smiled. "Yeah, it's like that. Enhanced gems are different from normal gems. They drop from high-level bosses. This is a reward I received when I helped someone kill a boss!"
Bing Cha paused for a moment before continuing, "You can synthesize gems in the territory. Ten normal Blaze Gems can be used to synthesize a Level 1 enhanced Blaze Gem, but the success rate is only 20%. If you fail, all the gems will disappear. The success rate for Level 2 gems is even lower, around 10%. That's why this Level 5 Blaze Gem is so precious."
I was surprised. "Then why are you giving it to me?"
"Because I owe you too much..." Bing Cha spread his hands and smiled. "I can't repay you with my body, so I can only try to make it up to you in other ways. I'm not used to living a life of debt..."
I smiled. "Alright, I'll give you something else..."
"Oh, what is it?"
"You'll know when you see it."
I traded the White Tiger's Sealing Stone to Bing Cha. Although he couldn't ride it yet, Bing Cha summoned it anyway. He loved it so much that he laughed. "Wow!
Such high stats! Compared to this, my Cloudmane Horse can't even look at it... "
"Yeah, as long as you like it!"
I thought to myself. If I could see Snow Feather, Bing Cha would probably like it even more. That Immortal Rank warhorse was elegant and beautiful. No girl would be able to resist it.
Bing Cha's expression darkened. "It's over!
I owe even more. I can only pay it back in my next life... "
"Who asked you to pay it back?"
I couldn't help but laugh. "Since we're all living together, there's no need to be so calculative. We, Snow Moon, are a team. Team, understand?"
"Alright, my English may not be as good as Ling Yue's, but it's still better than yours, right?"
Bing Cha curled his lips and said with a smile, "Alright, alright. Thank you again, Scholar. I'm... going to grind!
Hehe, this White Tiger is not bad. It's an elite, and it's Level 150. Not bad ~ "
"Yeah, go!"
Iced Tea's face was brimming with smiles as he excitedly went out to level up.
I exited the territory gate and summoned my Blazing Warhorse. I saw Ling Xue's orange dot moving quickly through the forest on the map, so I immediately returned to White Cloud City and urged my Blazing Warhorse to chase after her.
Although the Blazing Warhorse wasn't as fast as Snow Feather, Ling Xue was clearly waiting for me. When I reached the forest at the edge of Falling Moon Town, I found the little beauty waiting for me under a maple tree with a smile on her face. Fiery red leaves fell to the ground, and it felt like the autumn wind was blowing and the beauty was singing. It was a scene I yearned for.
"Scholar, you're late ~ ~" Ling Xue said with a smile.
I shamelessly said, "Who asked my Inferno War Horse's speed to be slightly slower than your Snow Feather?
How about this, Ling Xue will carry me with Snow Feather... "
Ling Xue was stunned. "This... never mind, I'd rather be slower. What kind of girl carries a boy? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at..."
"Then you might as well take the Snow Feather and continue carrying you!"
"Okay!"
I flew over and pulled the little beauty onto the horse. Ling Xue snuggled into my arms and said with a smile, "Did you get the Magic Gem?"
"Of course, I won't make such a low-level mistake!"
"Mn, then let's go!"
It didn't take long for us to reach the Outer Lands. We passed through the tunnel and leaped over the wolves and leopards. When we arrived at the crude camp, it was already the fourth night in the game.
At this time, the scout party only had 4 people left. Three more warriors had died in battle.
Scout Captain Will abruptly woke up from his sleep when he heard the Blazing Warhorse's neigh. He rose to his feet with his sword raised and shouted in alarm, "Who is it?
It can't be... that goddamn leopard again, can it? "
"It's me, Captain Will!" I said loudly.
The NPC finally relaxed and walked up to me. "Young warriors, it's great to see that you're fine..."
I jumped off the horse with Ling Xue in my arms and took out the Magic Gem. Then, I walked up to them and said, "I've fulfilled all your requests. Here, this gem is what you needed, right?"
"Heavens!
It really is a Magic Gem! "The scout captain was pleasantly surprised." Thank you so much!
Haha, I didn't think that White Cloud City would have such outstanding young warriors like you!
Come, this is the glory that belongs to you! "
Ding ~!
System Notice: Your party has completed the quest [Explore Pegasus Mountain Stream]. You have gained 35,000,000 EXP, 20000 gold, 15000 Reputation, 750 Honor, and quest reward: [Blaze Gem Lv-4] (Enhanced) x3!
… …
I was dumbfounded. It can't be, right?
I actually got a quest reward, not equipment, but Strengthening Gems. Three Rank 4 Strengthening Gems! That's a lot of money!
According to the market price, a Level 4 Blaze Gem was worth around 100,000 gold coins. As for a Level 4 Enhanced Blaze Gem, it was estimated that the value would be multiplied by another 100 times!
I wasn't joking. Ten Rank 4 common Blaze Gems could be used to synthesize a Rank 4 Strengthening Gem, but the success rate was definitely less than 4%. Unless a player had an extremely high title, for example, I had a Rank 5 title that increased the success rate by 50%. Hmm, 6% was still pretty low.
I glanced at the little beauty next to me and asked, "Ling Xue, did you get any Blaze Gems?"
Ling Xue nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, three Rank 3 Strengthening Blaze Gems. What about you?"
"Three Rank 4..."
"Oh?"
Ling Xue blinked and said with a smile, "Then... I'll use a Rank 3 Gem to trade for a Rank 4 Gem, okay?"
I was speechless. "You always think about taking advantage of me..."
Ling Xue giggled. "Is that so?
Aren't you also thinking about taking advantage of me? "
In reality, the success rate of synthesizing Rank 3 Gems was too low. It was good to trade, so I said with a smile, "Alright, I'll take a little loss. I'll use a Rank 4 Gem to trade for your Rank 3 Gem, but you have to add more..."
"Oh?
You want more? "
The corner of Ling Xue's mouth curled into a smile. She suddenly walked forward and hooked her arms around my neck. She gently moved closer and opened her rosy lips to kiss mine.
Ding ~!
System Notice: You are being molested by player "Breeze Flying Snow". Do you want to initiate punishment?
… …
Fuck the system punishment. If I activated it, I would probably be punished by the gods. It was rare for a beauty to throw herself at me!
"Ugh..."
Ling Xue moaned and finally left. Her eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at me and said, "Now, do you have enough?"
I was too embarrassed to be shameless. "Yes, enough."
Then, I added, "Why are you so proactive this time?
In the past, I have to use force... "
Ling Xue blushed, "What do you mean by force!
You don't know how to talk at all... Well, there's no one here, so what do I have to be afraid of? "
I pointed at the NPCs and said, "They're watching?"
"Ah!
I forgot... "
Ling Xue was slightly surprised and immediately turned around with a cold expression. She pressed the hilt of her sword and said to the NPCs, "Will you tell them what you saw?"
The NPCs were stunned.
Finally, Scout Captain Will righteously turned around and stabbed his broadsword into the ground. He said solemnly, "Young man, we didn't see anything!"
… …
Ling Xue laughed softly and said in high spirits, "See!
Do you see, the NPCs in the game are so intelligent. You don't have to worry now? "
I said, "What's there to worry about?
Even if the paparazzi put my picture all over the newspaper, I don't care... "
Ling Xue smiled. "Pity, pity, your fame isn't enough for the paparazzi to chase after you..."
"Yeah. Otherwise, I could go have sex in a car and become famous …"
"..." Ling Xue looked at me angrily and blushed. "You!
I'm not talking to you anymore... "
I put an arm around her shoulder and smiled. "Let's go back to the city and buy some Rank 1 and 2 Blaze Gems. Then, we can synthesize them and enhance our weapons to super level!"
"Yes, okay!"
I looked in my bag. I had Rank 3 and 4 Strengthening Blaze Gems and the Rank 5 Strengthening Gem Bing Cha had given me. As long as I could synthesize Rank 1 and 2 Strengthening Gems, my Immortal-grade Blaze Soul Sword would increase Attack by 1000. As for Rank 1 and 2 Strengthening Gems, yes, the cost was low and the success rate was high. This was something I could afford!