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【Private Chat Channel】Silent: Is this really necessary? Did the Limitless Alliance agree?
【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Even if they disagree, they have to go along with it, haha. After all, it's for promoting the Limitless Alliance. Who cares about the means of publicity?
【Private Chat Channel】Silent: I shouldn't be the focus of the video.
Calmly stating the facts, Yan Yan rubbed her temples as she watched the rapidly increasing view count, feeling a headache coming on.
【Private Chat Channel】Information Broker: Don't worry about the details. Jiang Wulang agreed to it.
Seeing the reply, Yan Yan felt not only a headache but also a throbbing pain at her temples. When did Jiang Wulang become such a troublemaker?
Having a gimmick is good, but when that gimmick is centered around herself, it becomes quite unpleasant.
Noticing that the person on the other end seemed to be reacting oddly, Information Broker cautiously asked in a voice message: "Are you angry?"
【Private Chat Channel】Silent: No.
Receiving a one-word reply, which was common from her, felt different this time. It seemed off. Tentatively, he asked, "Is it because of the title 'King of Teasing'? Would you prefer something cooler?"
After hearing that voice message, Yan Yan felt not only her temples throbbing but also her eyelids twitching. She quickly replied, "Alright, stop it," pausing for a moment as her gaze swept over Surrounding Players, who were excitedly discussing the forum video as if they were high. She let out a barely audible sigh and said, "Let’s leave it at that. Goodbye."
When did Information Broker become so ridiculous? This was completely different from her impression of him in her previous life.
Setting aside her complaints, she pressed on her backpack and ran straight to the Village Chief's House.
As the morning sun rose and the door opened, the Novice Village Chief looked up to see an ordinary-looking girl standing at his doorstep, her right hand seemingly poised to knock.
"Village Chief, I have something to give you."
"Oh, what is it?"
He pulled out the trembling Yellow Chick from his backpack and handed it over.
As soon as the Village Chief saw what was presented, his expression changed dramatically. He hurriedly took the fluffy creature and checked its condition. "Come inside," he said, then rushed off without another word.
When he returned, he was followed by a Douding with tears in its eyes. Douding carefully cradled the little fluffball in its hands, occasionally looking down and whispering sweet nothings, pouting and giving it gentle kisses.
"Ahem, child, you’ve found Son's lost pet just in time."
As soon as he finished speaking, a System prompt appeared.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for completing the quest "Help Ming Find the Lost Pet."
Seeing the Experience Bar increase again, Yan Yan spoke even more respectfully. "Village Chief, actually, I came for something else," he said as he pulled out the Heart Stone from his backpack and offered it again. "This is something my companions and I obtained after defeating the Gray Wolf Territory. It seems to belong to your house."
The moment the Village Chief saw the item, his eyes turned red. Trembling hands took the Heart Stone as tears streamed down his face. "This is red, a red thing—" He pressed it tightly against his chest, unable to contain his sobs.
Lost in sorrowful memories for a while, he finally choked out, "I once had a daughter." He glanced at Douding squatting on the ground, tears flowing uncontrollably again. "She went into the forest to gather herbs for me and never returned. Everyone believed she had fallen prey to wolves, but we didn’t want to believe it. We searched for three nights and only found a blood-stained garment before we had to give up."
His face was etched with grief as he held the Heart Stone tightly in his hands, hatred flickering in his eyes. "Child, are you willing to avenge my daughter?"
System: Player Remains Silent, do you accept the quest "Avenge the Village Chief's Daughter"?
"Yes."
This affirmative response was not only for the mission but also for the hatred that the village chief had for her, a feeling she was all too familiar with. It was the sorrow of losing a loved one and the deep-seated resentment of being unable to take revenge on her enemies. This feeling resonated within her more than anyone else.
"Alright, child, as long as you can kill all the Gray Wolves in this forest, I will give you the Qualification Certificate needed to leave the village!" The village chief pulled out a yellowed page inscribed with the word "Qualified," his eyes filled with clarity and determination.
Here it comes!
The Qualification Certificate.
Suppressing the turmoil within, Yan Yan nodded calmly, promising to return with the heads of all the Gray Wolves in the forest to honor his daughter.
In the tailor shop.
She handed over a complete Gray Wolf pelt and another complete Wolf King Pelt to Li the Tailor, saying, "Master Li, I would like to ask you to craft these Wolf Pelts into equipment."
"Girl, this is quite an impressive haul! If I'm not mistaken, this is from the Gray Wolf Territory, right?"
Nodding, she looked at Li the Tailor with a sense of urgency. Her Wild Lynx Set was no longer suitable for her current level. Moreover, to hunt Gray Wolves effectively, her defensive gear needed an upgrade; otherwise, she wouldn't be able to withstand their attacks. Although she had promised to eliminate all the Gray Wolves in the forest, they respawn each time. Only by continuously killing all the Gray Wolves at a Refresh Point three times or more could she prevent them from respawning and render that Refresh Point useless.
This was actually a trap set by the village chief.
The chief resented that no one had come to save his daughter back then. Now that he had found the Wolf King's Heart—essentially a Heart Stone formed from his daughter's demise at the hands of the Gray Wolves—his misplaced anger was directed at the players. Killing all the Gray Wolves in the forest was an impossible cyclical task designed to ensnare players in this loop under the guise of enticing them with an Exit Village Qualification Certificate. If it were an ordinary player, they would likely be trapped for one or two months until their frustration subsided enough for them to be allowed to leave. But she was determined to obtain that certificate quickly! Furthermore, there was only one Qualification Certificate available in a novice village; acquiring it would provide a significant advantage in towns and Main Cities. She couldn't afford to fall into this trap and let such an opportunity slip away.
As long as she could find a flaw in this mission, she could complete it in a short time and obtain her exit permit. The equipment upgrade would determine whether she could successfully finish her task.
Li the Tailor carefully examined the Wolf Pelts and sketched out a design in his mind while measuring their dimensions. "I suggest we make light armor and a pair of Wrist Guards from the Wolf King Pelt. The remaining Gray Wolf pelt can be fashioned into pants. What do you think?"
"That sounds good; please proceed as you see fit. I would appreciate it if you could expedite the process."
"Well, Black Front, come and take it."
After expressing gratitude, Yan Yan quickly left.
Outside the novice village, by the river, groups of players were teaming up to hunt Quicksand Fox.
The Quicksand Fox was a level seven monster with a surprisingly high speed, even higher than that of the Gray Wolf, but its attack was relatively weak. If one could keep up with its movement, hunting it would definitely be easier than dealing with the Gray Wolf. This made it her best option for leveling up at the moment; she needed to reach level eight before nightfall to change her equipment.
Due to the speed of the Quicksand Fox, there were only a few players around, contrasting sharply with the scene in the forest where numerous players were surrounding the Gray Wolf. With fewer players hunting this monster, it was more advantageous for her to grind efficiently.
Approaching the vicinity of the Refresh Point, she spotted a dozen Quicksand Fox scattered along the riverbank.
Quicksand Fox: Level 7
Attributes: Normal Monster
Health Points:
Speed: 48
Attack: 8
Skill: Fox Shadow Claw
Attack Range: 5 yards
With its low health and weak attack, these two major weaknesses meant that with her own speed of 55, she could easily dominate this advantage.
Determining the monster attraction mode, she leaped several times, weaving in and out of the Quicksand Fox group, controlling her speed to lure all twelve Quicksand Foxes to the shore at once. Then, she began to run back and forth along the riverbank, flying a kite.
"Whoosh—" "Whoosh—"
The twelve Quicksand Foxes screamed as they chased after her figure. Unfortunately, she was too fast, maintaining a distance of one yard. Arrows came flying toward them, and three arrows took down one of their companions. Soon, only four scattered Quicksand Foxes remained in the long line. One of them was already limping, and the one in the middle finally began to scream in anger.
The sharp, piercing cries attracted the attention of nearby players who were farming monsters. Seeing the commotion from four dark spots in the distance, they moved closer to watch. Just then—
As the shrieks grew louder, all the Quicksand Foxes by the river began to scream one after another. In less than five seconds, the cacophony filled the entire Leveling Spot, giving all players a splitting headache!
"What the hell is going on?"
"Made, it's so annoying! Why are these Quicksand Foxes going crazy?"
"Look over there!"
One player pointed with an outstretched arm as more Quicksand Foxes gradually approached the center of the screams. Even those farther away began to sprint toward it. The dense mass of Quicksand Foxes numbered in the hundreds, if not thousands!
A horde of Red-Named Monsters rushed madly toward them; only a fool would stay put—
"Made, run—"
"Everyone, run!"
"The newbie village Quicksand Foxes have gone berserk!"
"Help! Mom, I'm so scared—"
"Shit—I've got a phobia of crowded places, I need to get out of here!"
The players who had been leveling up moments ago scattered in an instant.
In the center, surrounded by a horde of Quicksand Foxes, Yan Yan felt utterly helpless. What kind of luck was this? She had triggered a monster riot, an event with odds of one in tens of thousands!
Swallowing her bitter smile, her eyes were heavy with despair.
A few dozen would have been manageable, but over a hundred Quicksand Foxes could easily overwhelm her. Leveling up was no longer an option.
As more and more Quicksand Foxes charged at her, the path ahead was completely blocked. After taking hits from several Quicksand Foxes, damage values popped up above her head, and her health bar plummeted visibly. If she didn't come up with a plan soon, she would really be done for, and all her subsequent plans would go down the drain!
Thinking about her identity in the Strict Language zone made her heart grow colder.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and when she opened them again, she was calm.
Quickly scanning her surroundings, she found no obstacles to use for cover—only a shimmering expanse of water.
Water surface?
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