It was already five o 'clock in the afternoon when we returned to the company.
I took Qin Yun's luggage from the car and entered through the back door. Chrysanthemum Daohana was already waiting there, so we slaughtered chickens and cows to celebrate.
Wang Yu got off the car and followed me into the lobby. A waiter greeted us and said, "Manager Wang, there's … a customer who ate a cockroach in the food and wants compensation. What should we do?"
Wang Yu glanced at me.
I said, "Ten times the compensation, what are you waiting for?"
"Oh!"
Qin Yun glanced at Wang Yu and said, "Damn, it's a manager level, I thought it was a driver …"
Wang Yu had already gone to work, so I helped Qin Yun carry her luggage upstairs. The room had already been tidied up. It was facing me and adjacent to Chrysanthemum Daohana's room.
In fact, this entire floor was our own. Even if we moved Xue Yue Studio here and rebuilt it, it wouldn't be a problem. The problem was that it wasn't feasible. If Ling Tian knew that his two precious daughters had moved here, with his temper, he would tear this sweet dream of mine apart!
When I entered the room, the windows were bright and the table was clean. There were clean bed sheets, a TV, a water heater, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, and other household appliances. Although the conditions couldn't be compared to the villa where the studio was originally located, it was still enough. In this city where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, to be able to live in a room of a few dozen square meters was a blessing!
I put down the box and smiled, "How is it? Are you satisfied?"
Qin Yun sat on the bed and looked around. She nodded and smiled, "En, there's a bed, a window, and a Scholar. I have everything, of course I'm satisfied!"
I couldn't help but smile. Chrysanthemum Daohana also covered her mouth and laughed, "Sister Qin Yun, it's good that you're back. You don't know, brother has been missing you these days!"
"Oh, really?" Qin Yun looked at me with a smile.
I turned my face away, "I'm going to pee. Come to my room later and eat downstairs."
"Oh!"
…
That night, I brought Chrysanthemum Daohana and Qin Yun downstairs. The three of us got a private room, and I even ordered a bottle of red wine to celebrate Qin Yun's return. This time, Qin Yun's return was different from last time. No matter what, she had obtained the title of "girlfriend". She could be a bit more confident and not act like a bullied wife.
Holding the cup, Qin Yun smiled and said, "For the Snow Moon!"
"For the Snow Moon!"
They clinked their glasses and drained it in one gulp.
Chrysanthemum Daohana picked up some food for Qin Yun and said with a smile, "Sister Qin Yun, try our signature dish here, Sweet Spring Live Fish. It's a limited supply!
Originally, we had used up all of it today, but brother went to catch a fish at the last minute … "
"Hehe, is that so?
Then I'll have to trouble you, Scholar … "
Chrysanthemum Daohana talked about our plans when we first opened the shop. When she got to the part about Sweet Spring Town, Qin Yun listened with great interest and asked, "What happened next?
What happened next? Did the chef's son get into university? "
I glared and said, "Nowadays, anyone who can write can go to university. Is there a need to ask?"
"That's true …"
I drank a few more cups with Qin Yun. Chrysanthemum Daohana was not a good drinker and only touched her lips. Qin Yun was the general manager of the Shuizhu Corporation and had a lot of experience at banquets. If we really fought to the death, I might not be able to hold up against her.
After drinking half a bottle, Chrysanthemum Daohana said, "Don't drink too much!
We have to go online later. Spirit of Grief just released a new contest system this morning! "
I immediately became interested and asked with a smile, "Xiangxiang, what contest system?"
"Stronghold contest!"
"Oh?
Stronghold contest?
What do you mean … "
Chrysanthemum Daohana thought and said, "The system provides a few territories for people with strength to fight for. Those who win will receive a lot of rewards. As for the details, I don't know. It just came out a few hours ago. I think Ling Xue and Ling Yue are already online."
"Ha, interesting!
Then eat quickly, we'll go online and take a look! "
Qin Yun said, "No rush, no rush. I'll go upstairs and take the notebook down. We'll watch while we eat. Such delicious food, we can't waste it, we have to finish it …"
I couldn't help but laugh. Qin Yun was like a housewife. She would have a good life in the future.
And so, Qin Yun went upstairs and soon came down with a notebook. Everyone gathered together and ate while looking at the official page of Spirit of Grief.
As expected, the Stronghold Contest was on the front page. When I opened it, there was a special topic.
Two big words were very eye-catching: "Outstanding!"
Next, there was a screenshot of the Blade of Destruction. The stats did not change, but there was an extra line behind the equipment name: Blade of Destruction (Outstanding + 5)!
"Strange, what does Outstanding + 5 mean?" I asked.
Qin Yun pointed and said, "Look, the Outstanding system has come out. Any equipment can be upgraded with Outstanding points, and after the upgrade, the equipment's hidden stats will increase!"
"Really?"
I widened my eyes and clicked on the details of Outstanding equipment. I was immediately shocked —
Outstanding + 1: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 1%. 100 Outstanding Points. 70% success rate
Outstanding + 2: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 3%. 200 Outstanding Points. 50% success rate
Outstanding + 3: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 5%. 400 Outstanding Points. 25% success rate
Outstanding + 4: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 8%. 800 Outstanding Points. 10% success rate
Outstanding + 5: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 12%. 1600 Outstanding Points. 5% success rate
Outstanding + 6: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 17%. 4000 Outstanding Points. 2% success rate
Outstanding + 7: Increases the equipment's stat bonus by 25%. 10000 Outstanding Points. 1% success rate
… …
The developers had already released a system that could increase the equipment's grade to Outstanding + 7, and it actually increased all stats by 25%. This was amazing!
25%!
Imagine a warrior wearing normal S1 equipment versus another player wearing Outstanding + 7 S1 equipment. There was a 25% difference in stats between the two players. Was there even a chance of winning?
Unless the player's skill was extremely OP, the player wearing normal S1 equipment would definitely die!
Moreover, after the equipment was upgraded to Outstanding, it glowed even more brilliantly. There was a faint rainbow-colored glow to it. This was the capital of being pretentious. If I could gather a full set of Everlasting equipment and upgrade all of them to Outstanding + 7, I would be able to attract countless infatuated girls just by walking down the street...
There was no doubt that Spirit of Grief had entered the late stages after the Holy Domain system was released. However, not everyone could enter the Holy Domain, so the introduction of the Outstanding system was even more necessary. For example, if a group of people with S1 equipment couldn't beat an S3 no matter what, what could they do?
Naturally, it was to upgrade all of his S1 equipment. If he could upgrade all of them to Outstanding + 4 or above, his overall strength would greatly increase. If he could upgrade them to Outstanding + 7, then he wouldn't even need to change to S3 equipment anymore. He could just wear S1 equipment with Outstanding + 7 Outstanding equipment and show off everywhere!
After a moment of complacency, I asked, "If that's the case, then I can upgrade my equipment to Outstanding + 7 with Outstanding Points?
Isn't that simple? It's just that the success rate is a bit low. "
Chrysanthemum Daohana laughed softly. "But big bro, Outstanding Points aren't so easy to obtain."
"Oh?
How do I earn Outstanding Points? "
"This is the meaning of a stronghold battle!"
Chrysanthemum Daohana smiled and said, "The stronghold battle will happen in the early hours of the morning every day. The winner of the challenge will occupy the stronghold for one day, and the winner will receive a certain amount of Outstanding Points, gold, Reputation, and experience every day."
"Isn't this a good deal with no losses?"
"Yes!
The key is whether you can conquer it or not! "
Qin Yun looked at the screen and said with a smile, "As you can see, the system has released a lot of footholds. Every level-1 main city has one dark gold foothold, two gold footholds, four silver footholds, four bronze footholds, and six iron footholds. The dark gold foothold has the highest reward!
As she said this, Qin Yun opened the column for White Cloud City and immediately saw —
Dark Gold stronghold [King's Fortress]
Occupation reward: (2000 Outstanding Points, 100,000 gold, 10000 Reputation, increase experience by 25%)
Gold stronghold [Dawn Fortress], [Fury Camp]
Occupation reward: (800 Outstanding Points, 40000 gold, 4000 Reputation, increase experience by 10%)
Silver stronghold [Temple of Light], [Ruined Wastelands], [Forest of Destiny], [Maelstrom Canyon]
Occupation reward: (400 Outstanding Points, 10000 gold, 1000 Reputation, increase experience by 3%)
Bronze stronghold [Twilight Forest], [Barbaric Stronghold], [Skull Stronghold], [Sunken Stronghold]
Occupation reward: (100 Outstanding Points, 5000 gold, 500 Reputation, increase experience by 1%)
Black Iron stronghold [Fang Stronghold], [Feather Stronghold], [Banished Stronghold], [Burning Stronghold], [Bloodstained Valley], [Glimmer Stronghold], [Glimmer Stronghold], [Outstanding Points] (50 Outstanding Points, 2000 gold, 200 Reputation, increase experience by 0.5%)
… …
I sucked in a deep breath and said, "Not bad!
The first King's Fortress can earn 2000 Outstanding Points in a day. If this continues for a month, I should be able to upgrade all my equipment to Outstanding + 3, right?
A total stat bonus of 5% is not bad... "
Qin Yun pushed my hand and said with a smile, "It's not that easy. There are so many eyes in White Cloud City that are staring at this King's Fortress!
You're making it sound like victory is already in your hands... "
I smiled. "In White Cloud City, if you want something on the Snow Moon, you have to get it!"
Qin Yun couldn't take it anymore and glared at me. "If you dare to brag again, I'll punish you by making you drink this Sweet Spring Fish soup!"
I picked up the spoon and tasted the delicious soup. I asked, "What did you just say?"
Qin Yun stopped talking and pouted. A few seconds later, she said, "Let's look at the rules of the stronghold battle!
Here, this row... "
As expected, the details of the stronghold battle appeared at the bottom of the page —
Guilds above Rank 3 must submit enough Honor Tokens. The guild with the most Honor Tokens will be qualified to challenge the stronghold's occupier. After occupying the stronghold, the guild leader will receive 10 Honor Tokens from the stronghold's NPC.
Combat rules: After a player signs up, the system will automatically determine their Attack and Defense numbers and give them a score. Each stronghold is limited to 10000 players. Once the battle begins, the system will automatically determine the winner based on their Attack and Defense numbers. Players with outstanding stats will receive additional Outstanding Points.
Also, the Honor Token Exchange System has been opened. Players can exchange mid-grade Immortal-grade equipment or above for an Honor Token.
… …
"We don't need to enter the dungeon and determine the winner based on the player's stats?" I rubbed my eyes and said with a smile, "Spirit of Grief is so considerate!
This saves PvP time and money for equipment repair. Good good good, this is a good setting. Also, which player with outstanding contributions will receive additional Outstanding Points?
This setting is so good... "
Qin Yun was a bit speechless. She said, "Alright, we're done eating. Let's go online!
Ling Xue and Ling Yue must be busy! "
"Mn mn!"
He packed two dishes and carried the rice bowl upstairs, attracting the attention of countless diners.
When I returned to my room, I put the food in the fridge and arranged for Qin Yun and Chrysanthemum Daohana to come online. After that, I closed the door and got to work. For Outstanding + 7!
… …
Swhoosh!
The moment I appeared in White Cloud City, I immediately sent Qin Yun a message and asked her to come over.
It didn't take long for Qin Yun to teleport over. I immediately sent her a guild invitation —
Ding ~!
Guild Notice: Player [Zi Yun 'er] has joined our guild. Everyone warmly welcomes her!
… …
The entire Snow Moon guild immediately boiled over —
Ling Xue: "Heehee, Sister Qin Yun is finally here. Come on, let's welcome her!"
Shadow Follower: "Welcome back, Beauty Yun! I'll give you my full support!"
Flying Fire: "I'm so touched. There's another super beauty on Snow Moon. We'll have good days in the future …"
Spring And Autumn Dance: "Don't give me that. Zi Yun 'er's joining the guild has nothing to do with you, Flying Fire."
Bing Zhiyi: "Hehe, welcome Zi Yun 'er!"
… …
After a series of warm welcomes, Qin Yun was flattered. She said with a smile, "Thank you, everyone. Thank you for remembering me."
Ling Yue asked with a smile, "Sister Qin Yun, you've arrived in Nanjing, right?"
"Yes!"
"Alright, Ling Xue and I will come to you in two days when we're done!"
"Okay!"
I asked, "Ling Xue, have you looked at the Stronghold Battle System? What does it say?"
Ling Xue said, "The first stronghold battle will begin in five hours. You can check the information on the system interface. Many guilds have already submitted their Honor Tokens to the system to compete, especially the number one guild, King's Stronghold. Soul Battle Robes, Thousand Years Achievement, Rain Admiration Pavilion, and a few others are all competing for it!"
I immediately said, "Let's form a ten-thousand-man party and register right now. Let's start now, and let the Yinyao Cavalry participate first. Their Attack and Defense are pretty good!"
"Mn mn!"
And so I became the commander of a ten-thousand-man party. The ten thousand-man parties under my command spread out and formed their own parties. In less than half an hour, we had formed an elite ten-thousand-man party in the main guild, and the Yinyao Cavalry made up more than 90% of the party. Once the Yinyao Cavalry took over the stronghold and earned a lot of Outstanding points, everyone could upgrade their equipment to Outstanding + 4, and their combat power would increase by leaps and bounds!