The two continued to navigate through the dense forest, carefully paying attention to the rustling of leaves and the sounds around them. Liu Yuhan sincerely congratulated Yi Tianchen on his newly created skill.
Yi Tianchen chuckled, seemingly not having had the chance to fully appreciate this skill yet.
【Hundred Steps Flying Sword Lv-1】: Active skill, consumes 10 Magic Points. Throws the weapon in hand with great force, accumulating powerful piercing power to deal 150% physical damage to a single target within 30 yards, with a cooldown of 60 seconds; weapon restriction applies to swords, can be upgraded, requiring 100 skill proficiency for the next upgrade!
“Hahaha…”
A triumphant laugh echoed through the silent forest, lingering for a long time…
At ten forty-six in the evening, after winding through several Monster Zones, a faint light appeared ahead in the dense woods.
“It looks like a Waystation!” Liu Yuhan said. As an archer, her field of vision in the game was much better than Yi Tianchen's.
“A Waystation?” Yi Tianchen was taken aback.
“Yeah! Let’s go; we can book a room and log off for now!” Liu Yuhan lightly punched her arm, displaying a hint of girlish charm as she pouted and said, “I’m exhausted!”
Yi Tianchen nodded, feeling immensely happy inside.
Undeniably, being able to share a room with a girl was a delightful experience! Sharing a room with a beautiful girl was even more exhilarating!
Unfortunately, they ended up booking two rooms.
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That night, Yi Tianchen was fortunate enough to dream that he was lying on a pile of gold coins, accompanied by a beautiful woman whose smile could captivate an entire city!
He just woke up too early, which left him with a tinge of regret.
Stepping outside, Yi Tianchen noticed that several members of the studio were already up. It seemed that despite considering himself an early riser, he was still the last to wake. The three girls were already having breakfast, and Li Tielong had hurriedly finished his personal hygiene routine. He smiled slightly at Yi Tianchen before taking a seat at the dining table.
Yi Tianchen was taken aback and rushed into the bathroom. While brushing his teeth, he heard Liu Yuhan call out, "Tianchen, I'm logging in first. Hurry up!"
"Got it!" Yi Tianchen mumbled through his toothbrush.
After hastily finishing his personal hygiene, Yi Tianchen grabbed a cup of warm milk and a piece of bread, looking around the now-empty living room in disbelief. In just five minutes, he managed to finish breakfast and took a short break before returning to his room.
He put on his helmet and logged in...
Once again appearing in the Waystation's room, Yi Tianchen received a message from Liu Yuhan. She was already waiting outside the Waystation and told him to head out as soon as he logged in.
As he walked out of the inn, the sky was bright outside. The sun shone brilliantly over the mountain Waystation, making everything look fresh and pleasant. Taking a deep breath, he felt invigorated, as if every cell in his body had come alive in an instant.
Undeniably, this was an aerobic experience that could never be enjoyed in reality!
Upon closer inspection, the Waystation covered about 500 square meters—not too big, but not too small either. As a transit point, it featured an inn, a tavern, and a Blacksmith Shop to meet players' basic needs while they were out for extended periods.
However, during the early stages of the game, the benefits of the Waystation were not very pronounced. But as players leveled up and ventured further from cities, the irreplaceable role of the Waystation would become increasingly recognized by players.
At that moment, the sound of clanging metal echoed from the nearby Blacksmith Shop, with the heat from the forge lingering in the air. Turning his head slightly, he saw a burly blacksmith wielding a massive hammer, busy at work.
After repairing all his equipment, Yi Tianchen found himself extorted for 18 Silver Coins. There was no choice; as a transit model, all expenses at the Waystation were doubled!
Leaving the Blacksmith Shop, Yi Tianchen headed straight for the exit of the Waystation. To his surprise, he spotted a carriage parked at the entrance. It didn’t seem like an NPC's; could it be that a player had arrived here?
As one of the ways for game companies to extract coins from players, carriages would become an indispensable mode of transportation later in the game.
However, once a carriage is rented by a player, it belongs to that player for a certain period and is no longer protected by the System. As a result, many players form teams to rob carriages on the main roads. If they can defeat the carriage's occupants, that's one thing; if not, they can only consider themselves unlucky.
If a carriage is robbed, the rental fee will be borne by the renter!
Yi Tianchen was momentarily taken aback, curiosity leading him closer. He discovered a charming girl sitting at the front of the carriage, her long hair cascading over her shoulders. She hugged her knees, resting her chin on them, silently gazing ahead.
" Liu Yuhan!"
Liu Yuhan turned around, a hint of displeasure in her voice. "Why did you take so long? I've been waiting for you for ten minutes!"
"…"
"Come on, why are you dawdling? Get in!" Liu Yuhan smiled.
"Oh!"
Climbing into the carriage, the two of them settled inside. The space within wasn't very large but was enough to accommodate six people. Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan sat facing each other, inevitably locking eyes.
This System carriage didn't require a driver; with just a command from the renter, it would automatically follow the designated route.
Soon enough, under Liu Yuhan's command, the carriage sped out of the Waystation, kicking up clouds of dust as it moved at an impressive speed!
Yi Tianchen asked in confusion, " Liu Yuhan, why did you rent a carriage? Aren't you afraid of being robbed on the way?"
"Don't you know that carriages can't be attacked by monsters?" Liu Yuhan blinked her beautiful eyes, a refreshing smile gracing her delicate face as she playfully replied.
Yi Tianchen stared at her for a moment before understanding Liu Yuhan's intention. At that moment, they were surrounded by high-level Monster Zones. With poor visibility at night, they had managed to avoid being caught by those monsters. But now that the weather was clear and bright, it was uncertain whether they might be targeted by some high-level creatures.
With this carriage, they could travel smoothly without any hindrance!
Liu Yuhan noticed the unusual gaze from Yi Tianchen, and a faint blush crept across her delicate face. After a playful pout, she drew back the curtains to admire the scenery.
The carriage jolted along the bumpy road, but Liu Yuhan continued to enjoy the journey, feeling quite cheerful. Yi Tianchen, having nothing to do, initially thought about gazing at the beautiful landscape ahead, but after some contemplation, he decided it was inappropriate and closed his eyes to count sheep instead.
At that moment, Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan were southeast of Southern Wilderness City, having traveled westward for about ten miles and passing through two Monster Zones. Their current route was heading south, and after walking another four or five miles, they would enter a level 25 Monster Zone.
Moreover, they might even catch a glimpse of the sea!
A few minutes later, as the carriage entered the Monster Zone, Yi Tianchen checked the map and pointed to the blood-red twin swords emblem on his forehead. " Liu Yuhan, we are now in a level 25 Monster Zone. There should be very few players coming here to level up; why don't we take this opportunity to level up ourselves and wash away our Evil Value?"
"Mm!" Liu Yuhan nodded in agreement. However, before she could give the command to stop the carriage, it suddenly lurched to a halt, followed by a loud neigh from the horses.
Something was amiss!
Yi Tianchen and Liu Yuhan exchanged puzzled glances just as an infuriating voice echoed from ahead—
"Listen up, people in the carriage! This road is mine; this tree is mine. If you want to pass through here, leave behind some toll money. If you dare resist, I won't bury you!"
The two stared at each other in disbelief; it was clear that this voice did not belong to any player. Peering through the curtains, they saw three humanoid creatures with large sabers slung over their shoulders standing arrogantly in the middle of the road about ten yards ahead.
Yi Tianchen paused for a moment before throwing out an Identification Technique. As white light descended, a string of information floated into view—
Mayi Bandit: Elite-level Monster (Human)
Level: 25
Attack: 390-520
Defense: 420
Health Points: 7200/7200
Magic Points: 1500/1500
Skills: [Dragging Blade Slash Lv-2]
A figure wrapped in a coarse robe, carrying a four-foot Steel Blade on their shoulder, emanated an air of menace that was hard to ignore. This small-time thug from Black Wind Stronghold, at the lowest level of their hierarchy, was notorious for their cruelty, often preying on the weak. Recently, it was rumored that they had kidnapped three young girls from Maple Village to offer as tribute to their Boss, a true scourge.
Primary Attack Method: The thug wielded the Steel Blade to deliver powerful slashes to their targets, inflicting lacerating damage with a chance to trigger bleeding that lasted for five seconds.
Main Weak Points: Eyes, throat, back of the head, abdomen, chest.
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