Feiyang Internet Cafe Team-Building
"Shuashuashua~~~"
In an instant, more than a dozen plumes of smoke appeared in the forest, and Moon Soil and the others took the opportunity to retreat.
"Damn it, you want to leave?"
I immediately pulled the night vision scope off the Hellfire, used the scope with my Left Hand to get infrared vision, and with my right hand holding the Power Sword, I quickly charged into the crowd, killing several more. In the end, I could only watch helplessly as Moon Soil and the others disappeared into the forest.
Behind them, Cai Cai, Ruolin, Worldly Uncontested, and others arrived.
I didn't continue the pursuit. Instead, I gathered up the treasures that had fallen to the ground, keeping only the items that glowed with purple and orange light. I didn't want anything else; these were obtained in exchange for a Resurrection Sacred Canon, and I couldn't let them go to someone else.
"Ding Han, how big was the loss?"
Worldly Uncontested swordsman, seemingly unconcerned with worldly affairs, swiftly arrived, frowning as he asked, "I noticed your avatar dimmed briefly in the team chat. Did you get knocked out of the Resurrection Sacred Canon?"
"Hmm, I've used up a Resurrection Sacred Canon." I took a deep breath, feeling a pang of heartache.
Just then, gunshots rang out from above the forest. Immediately afterward, one of our players was hit by a sniper rifle and retreated several steps before hurriedly seeking cover.
"Oh shit!"
Cai Cai frowned and said, "They're not done yet!"
"In the Worldly Uncontested battle, they were hit by Ding Han's initial attack and then suffered a heavy blow from our firepower. Many of their players with the Resurrection Sacred Canon were lost, so they definitely won't dare to engage in a direct confrontation now. Currently, the Dark Tide Wind Raven Regiment is hunting down the Crimson Firmament Alliance in Shadow Valley. I suspect that the reason Moon Soil didn't retreat despite its defeat is to support the Wind Raven Regiment use them to destroy the Crimson Firmament Alliance."
"That makes a lot of sense!"
Shen Jin nodded. "Should we split up our forces next?"
"Ding Han, what do you think?"
He looked at me with Worldly Uncontested.
"Dividing our forces is the only option..."
I wiped the gun barrel of the Conqueror and said, "Give me 50 elites with the Resurrection Sacred Canon and I will enter Shadow Valley to meet up with the Crimson Firmament Alliance. The rest of you two will lead the rest to continue the tug-of-war with Moon Soil at the valley entrance. Make sure the valley entrance is clear, otherwise even if I meet up with the Crimson Firmament Alliance, we won't be able to get out."
"Rest assured!"
The Worldly Uncontested immediately began taking attendance.
In addition to my team of 8, they added 42 more people to our squad, making a total of 50, all of whom were elite players who possessed the Resurrection Sacred Canon.
"Walk!"
Embracing the conqueror, he led his men swiftly into Shadow Valley under the cover of night.
The moment I stepped into the valley, I heard a constant ringing of bells.
[You have entered the neutral map: Shadow Valley!]
This place was once home to goblins and beasts, but the Dark Tide organization's Wind Raven Regiment turned it into a battlefield. Now, Shadow Valley is a dangerous place!
"Drop!"
Xu Tian sent a message: "Ding Han, have you guys come in?"
"You're in. Now, what's your situation? Where are you?"
"We're currently being suppressed by the Wind Raven Regiment's firepower on the southwest side of Shadow Valley. I'll leave my team and join yours, so you can see our Crimson Firmament Alliance's location more clearly on the map."
"OK, that's a good idea!"
The next moment, the Milk Tea Life-Extending Immortal joined the team!
When I reopened the Shadow Valley map, a small orange dot appeared in the northwest, which was the location of the Crimson Firmament Alliance. I immediately gave an order and led everyone there at top speed!
After nearly fifty minutes of rapid travel, the mountains ahead roared with artillery fire, and the sound of fighter jets echoed in the air. At least 20 helicopters circled overhead, firing bullets and missiles at the ground. Their positions were at least a kilometer away, so much so that although players on the ground were constantly firing RPG Rocket, their range was simply too short to reach them.
However, the attack range of my Bio-Electromagnetic Pulse is sufficient!
"Ding Han."
Ruolin pointed ahead and said, "There are quite a few members of the Dark Tide lying in ambush in that area."
"Boss, there's Dark Tide Psionic Officer," Kou Mei warned.
OK!
I nodded, then used my night-vision goggles to aim and search the area before saying, "These are the people blocking the Crimson Firmament Alliance's escape route to the south. I'll use Electromagnetic Pulse to shoot down the helicopters in the sky and blind Dark Tide. Cai Cai, Ruolin, and Fatty, you three take 30 of the Power Armor soldiers on the left side of the ground to deal with them. The rest of you follow me; we'll take care of those Psionic Officer hiding in the woods!"
"Good!"
"Set off!"
The next moment, the group charged forward frantically into the darkness.
"Sizzle!"
At the perfect moment, Bio-Electromagnetic Pulse is generated!
Suddenly, an electromagnetic shock field with a radius of two kilometers appeared in the valley. The helicopters in the air spun and roared. Only a few were able to land safely by mechanical means, while most crashed after their electronic components were damaged, bursting into bursts of fire.
"Superior!"
I rushed forward dozens of meters with the Conqueror in my arms, quickly lowered myself to take aim, and fired a burst of bullets, instantly Headshot a blue Psionic Officer hiding in a tree.
On the side, Kou Mei, Fey Courtier, Telling a Story Huo Bingzhi Ri, and others unleashed their full power, instantly turning the mountain forest into a scorching battlefield.
In the air, a figure descended, surrounded by swirling leaves. It was a female Psionic Officer with an electronic helmet covering her face, a level 55 Orange BOSS. With her arms outstretched, an overwhelming barrage of psionic energy swept over her!
"It's you again, you traitor, 033!"
A hateful smirk played on her lips as she unleashed a long bolt of psionic lightning, declaring, "Those who betray the Dark Tide must die, especially you!"
"Whoosh!"
Just as she roared, a beam of light suddenly descended, causing her to fall into a deep sleep on the spot, motionless.
The Chaos Dream Ring —its long-range sleep effect is incredibly useful!
Battle Roar, Annihilation Rock Armor, and Explosive Charge all erupted simultaneously, and in the next moment I was directly in front of this orange- Psionicist. Through the semi-transparent electronic helmet, I could see a pair of beautiful eyes staring at me with horror.
No doubt about it, the more beautiful the enemy, the more ruthlessly we kill them!
Honey traps and the like? They don't exist in my eyes!
A flash of sword light, and a head flew into the air, decapitated instantly!
"5,000,000!"
To be honest, these Psionic Officer of the Dark Tide are really easy to kill. Apart from possessing psionic abilities, their physical bodies are not much stronger than ordinary people. As long as you wield your Power Sword well, one sword is enough to kill them all!
"Damn, they killed them so fast! I didn't even have time to touch them," There Are Monsters said, looking shocked.
"Advance quickly! The Crimson Firmament Alliance won't be able to hold out for much longer!"
I drew my sword and plunged into the dark forest, slaying the hidden Dark Tide Psionicist one by one. Their Psionic Attack were no longer very effective against me, since my 544 points of Mental Power were simply too monstrous, almost guaranteeing a 100% chance of missing their psionic control!
A few minutes later, the battle on the left side was also over. The blue and purple Power Armor warriors that Dark Tide had sent to blockade had all been dealt with by Cai Cai, Fatty and the others. The firepower was just too fierce, and the enemy simply couldn't withstand it!
"Xu Tian!"
In the Team Channel, I said in a deep voice, "We'll be there soon, get ready!"
Be careful!
Xu Tian, "We're being held up by a blue- Power Armor warrior. Ding Han, if it's convenient for you, come and give us some backup. This thing is too powerful; we've lost several brothers here!"
"They're here!"
With a wave of my hand, I signaled Cai Cai to lead everyone forward slowly, while I myself carried my Power Sword and sped away at full speed. There, I found the Crimson Firmament Alliance below a burning forest.
Including Gun Like a Dragon and Xu Tian, they were all covered in dust and dirt. It looked like the place had been bombed, and the woodland was still burning fiercely. In the air, a rather burly figure took off, which was a BOSS -SS-rank Power Armor warrior using a jump pack!
"Watch out!"
From 50 meters away, I saw the man suddenly leap down and launch a low-altitude assault, his target Xu Tian!
"Oh shit!"
Xu Tian gritted his teeth, hurriedly bent down, and without caring about his image, rolled lazily in a pile of bushes. Instantly, the huge Power Sword almost grazed his scalp!
"Holy crap..."
He got up, still shaken, without turning back.
"It's over!"
A chill ran through me. The next second, with a "whoosh," a claw spike flashing with deep blue light pierced through Xu Tian's back and flew out from in front of him!
"28753!"
It is a power claw, a very powerful Power Weapon consisting of claw spikes with a disintegrating force field and a traction chain. It is a powerful Power Weapon that can kill someone from ten paces away!
"Grass..."
Xu Tian looked down at the bloody hole in his chest and gave me a helpless smile.
"Teleport back."
"Um..."
The next second, Xu Tian was resurrected and teleported away.
At that moment, the Dark Tide Warrior, Power Sword in his right hand and a power claw in his Left Hand, stared coldly at me. Just then, his attribute data appeared on the screen—
[Mark, Wind Raven Regiment] (Cyan BOSS)
Level: 60
Attack: 5200-5800
Defense: 3400
Qi and Blood: 12,000,000
Armor: Dark Tide -class Power Armor - Quasi-IV Generation
Skills: [Sword Master lv10][Power Sword Storm lv10][Indomitable Will lv10]
Details: Mark, one of the founders of the Wind Raven Regiment, was originally a starving scavenger in the wilderness. After being taken in by the Dark Tide organization, he was transformed into a powerful Gene Warrior. Mark's heart was filled with the flames of revenge; he wanted to take revenge on the entire world. His superb swordsmanship and patient endurance earned him the appreciation of the Dark Tide's higher-ups, ultimately leading him to obtain a near-fourth-generation Power Armor and become one of the Dark Tide's core warriors.
"033, I never expected you to actually see me alive."
Mark raised his hand, the gleaming tip of his Power Sword pointing straight at me, and sneered, "But your good luck has run out; it's time to face your destined fate!"
"Whoosh!"
Before he finished speaking, Mark lowered his body and suddenly activated his jump pack. Instantly, the heavy Power Armor became as agile as a rabbit, and he suddenly lunged at me from low altitude!
"Ding Han, watch out!" Gun Like a Dragon Churulong.
I launched Step Slash was only 3 yards away, my body low and swirling, and slashed fiercely at Mark's exposed ankle.
"Clang~~~"
Sparks flew everywhere, and what blocked the Wind Chaser was actually Mark's Power Sword!
"You bastard!"
Mark let out a low shout, his sword blade suddenly slashing upwards, forcefully suppressing me with absolute power. At the same time, he kicked me hard in the abdomen, sending me flying!
"12775!"
That kick hurt like it wasn't just any kick!
"Whoosh!"
The wind-cutting sound is chilling, the power claws have arrived!
Before I could get up, I hurriedly raised my Power Sword to block. Immediately, there was a loud "clang," as if a mountain had crashed into the Power Sword, and my body was once again thrown back!
"033, die!"
Mark leaped up suddenly, his Power Sword slashing down with tremendous force!
I quickly rolled over and stood up, using a close-range Step Slash to dodge the Power Sword attack. I turned and slashed at the opponent's wrist, but to my surprise, Mark flipped his wrist, and the heavy Power Sword became like a light toy in his hand, blocking my second sneak attack with a "clang"!
Whirlwind Slash!
In a flash, he shifted his position and appeared behind his opponent, unleashing another fierce sword strike towards the opponent's leg.
"Snap~~~"
The attack landed, but the armor, which was almost Generation 4 Armor suit, also contained a force field energy, making the Wind Chaser feel like he was hitting cotton and couldn't get any closer.
As he retreated, he raised his hand and threw out Energy Blade!
Then, in the next second, the Energy Blade was precisely slashed away by the opponent's sword!
This is troublesome!
This boss's swordsmanship is on par with mine; we're both level 10 Sword Master. We're evenly matched in sword fighting. My advantage is agility, while his advantage is sheer power. It's almost impossible to cut down his Power Sword in a short time!
"Those with the Resurrection Sacred Canon, go! Don't let Ding Han fight alone. The rest of you, hold off the Dark Tide's offensive, take down Mark, and then retreat!" Gun Like a Dragon gave the order as he led a group of men forward.
On the other side, Ruolin, Cai Cai, Fatty, and the others had also arrived.
They spread out their formation and attacked Mark from all sides.
"Boss, I can't break through!"
Cai Cai gritted her teeth. "Shall we try the corrosive liquid from the Maya Flower last time?"
"Yes..."
I suddenly realized what was going on and hurriedly took out a bottle of Maya Flower Corrosive Liquid from my storage space. With a "whoosh," I threw it out in the chaos, and the corrosive bottle exploded on Mark's arm!
"Sizzle~~"
White smoke billowed out, proving it was indeed effective; the corrosion bottle began to violently corrode the Tungsten Steel parts of the near -Generation 4 Armor!
"You bunch of bastards!"
Mark roared and charged in with an assassination attempt, but his target wasn't me, but rather the Cai Cai who had offered the suggestion!
"Puff..."
Cai Cai immediately spat out a mouthful of blood as the Power Sword pierced her chest. Then, Mark flung her away like trash, activating the Resurrection Sacred Canon in mid-air.
"Go back!"
I gave the order immediately, then continued to hold them off and constantly looked for opportunities to use the Corrosion Bottle to weaken their armor.
"You scum, how dare you challenge me, the general?!"
Mark roared and unleashed a devastating attack with his Power Sword, instantly killing two more melee players from the Crimson Firmament Alliance. I retreated rapidly, and once the Power Sword Storm dissipated, I precisely landed a Corrosion Bottle on Mark's face.
"Sizzle sizzle sizzle~~~"
The mask corroded, revealing Mark's heavily genetically modified face, which was neither human nor ghost. Corrosive liquid splashed into his eyes, and he was howling in pain.
"033, you bastard!"
"He's broken down!"
I said in a deep voice, "Aim for Headshot!"
Immediately, the players directly in front of Mark all aimed at his head, and without any armor to conceal it, they Headshots, dealing considerable damage.
After several more corrosion bottles, the armor on Mark's wrists was severely corroded. Without waiting any longer, he used Battle Roar, Tian Gong Kai Wu, Overpowering Momentum, and Explosive Charge, along with Absolute Space, to unleash more than ten consecutive sword strikes on the same spot, severing Mark's right hand along with his Power Sword!
Amidst the self-destruction of the Power Sword, he charged towards his Left Hand and unleashed a barrage of skills, severing Mark's Left Hand, which had been transformed into a power claw.
At this point, the villain wearing the Generation 4 Armor had lost his henchmen.
From the north, countless armored vehicles and soldiers of the Wind Raven Regiment rolled in, their offensive growing ever more ferocious.
"Ding Han, the battle line is about to collapse! We need to find a way to finish this quickly!" Gun Like a Dragon Churulong.
"Clear!"
The next second, I flicked my Left Hand, and a gleaming Energy Blade shot out, piercing the opponent's chest with a "crack," instantly numbing Mark with electricity.
I quickly approached, stepping on his knees as he knelt, and with a "thud," I charged onto Mark's shoulder. When I stood on his shoulder, looking down, I could see a round, bald head and the nerve channels connecting his spine to his Power Armor. Without hesitation, I thrust my sword down hard!
Initiation!
The entire 0.8-meter-long blade of the Wind Chaser plunged into the opponent's head, and at the same time, it quickly stirred inside. Instantly, damage numbers soared into the air, completing a "decapitation" effect. Mark's health bar dropped by more than 4 million in an instant, and the kill was finally achieved!
[Congratulations! You have defeated the Wind Raven Regiment (Cyan BOSS) and obtained the item: BOSS Ability Crystal x1!]
[Battle Notification: You have defeated the Wind Raven Regiment (Cyan BOSS), gaining 4,800,000 character experience points. You also gained 2,400,000 Experience Points through extraction at the Essence Furnace!]
It's done. This is a way of avenging Cai Cai!
"Alliance Leader Long, retreat!"
I yelled and grabbed Ruolin, then we fled south for our lives.
"All retreat!"
With Gun Like a Dragon shout, he led over 90 members of the Crimson Firmament Alliance southwards.
Behind them, the sound of gunfire continued. Although the Dark Tide was in pursuit, this amount of damage was negligible for players at this stage. As long as they didn't engage in a direct confrontation, their sporadic firepower wouldn't be enough to kill them.
During the retreat, I opened the Cyan Treasure Chest Mark gave me. I had destroyed most of his health bar, so this treasure chest should be quite valuable. I wonder what good stuff it contains.
[Congratulations! You have successfully opened your [BOSS Ability Crystal] and obtained the following items: [Wind Raven Cloak] (Quality: Cyan) and [Resurrection Sacred Canon] (S-grade recovery item)!]
Cyan equipment, Wind Raven Cloak!
The cape is a rather uncommon item, awesome!
His gaze swept towards the storage space, and the cloak's attributes slowly emerged.
[Wind Raven Cloak] (Quality: Cyan)
Rank: Fifth Tier
Defense: 380
Strength: +50
Physical strength: +47
Spirit: +45
Specialty: Evasion +80
Specialty: Attack damage +11%
Blessing: Mighty Strength - II, increases attack power by 400 points.
Blessing: Resilience, increases your Max Health 4500 points.
Strength required: 800
Required Agility: 400
Looking at the stats of the Wind Raven Cloak, I was delighted. Although it wasn't perfect, it was still quite good. With two major attack attributes, namely increased damage and Mighty Force - II, it couldn't be too bad.
Although the damage increase is only 11%, which is less than the 14% maximum for blue equipment, I am quite satisfied. One shouldn't be too greedy!
Equip it directly, replacing the previous orange cloak.
I didn't give away the orange-tier equipment this time either, keeping a little for myself. After all, ever since I spent 6.4 million to acquire 40% of Lu Xiaobei's two branches, I'm really short on cash right now...
Moreover, this time it directly consumed more than 40 rockets, which is a huge expense for me. To put it bluntly, it's all money!
Just then, a bell rang in my ears--
[Congratulations! You have completed the quest "Relieving Shadow Valley" (S-rank)! Rewards: 14.4 million character experience, 1 Charm Value, and an additional reward: "Phase Teleportation Core" (S-rank Special Item)!]
The quest reward is in hand, but... it's a bit lacking. This GM, the Guide, seems a bit stingy than the previous the Initiator.
An hour later, at the valley entrance.
"Bang bang bang~~~"
In the pitch-black forest, the two sides were still exchanging fire, but the fighting was not intense at all; it was just a charade. Perhaps because they knew that the Crimson Firmament Alliance had broken through, the Caucasian Player were not working as hard.
"Old Yu, Shen Jin, retreat!"
With a shout, "Gun Like a Dragon!" he led the Crimson Firmament Alliance and retreated under the cover of numerous National Server players.
Afterwards, the group rode motorcycles and sped through the night. Around 5 a. m., as dawn began to break, they returned to the Player Black Market.
For a moment, many players from the Crimson Firmament Alliance collapsed to the ground in a corner of the black market, revealing smiles of relief at having survived a disaster.
"Alliance Leader Long, what are the losses?"
Tea Room, I met with several people Gun Like a Dragon, Worldly Uncontested, and Shen Jin.
"Damn it, the losses are huge!"
"We lost at least 20 Resurrection Sacred Canon," said the Gun Like a Dragon. "But the Resurrection Sacred Canon are gone, and we can always get more later. It's a pity about those four brothers who died directly; they're truly gone..."
"Damn it, those guys from Moon Soil are really despicable. They seem to have forgotten everything else and are only thinking about how to kill players from the National Server. Aren't they fucking sick?" Worldly Uncontested frowned.
"Well..."
Shen Jin sighed, "Don't get too worked up, brothers. Aren't those players always like this?"
"Ding Han."
Gun Like a Dragon turned to look at me and said, "How were your squad's losses? I heard from the brothers of the Old Day Royal Court that you suffered heavy losses when you broke through the blockade of the Moon Soil people."
"Not too big."
I shook my head. "Cai Cai and I each lost a copy of the Resurrection Sacred Canon."
"Knew."
Gun Like a Dragon pulled out two Resurrection Sacred Canon and handed them over, saying, "You must accept them! We already owe you such a huge favor, and these Resurrection Sacred Canon are crucial items; we must compensate you."
"All right..."
I accepted the Resurrection Sacred Canon and said, "Alliance Leader Long, then I won't refuse."
"Um."
Gun Like a Dragon said, "Actually, for more than half of the brothers in our Crimson Firmament Alliance, your decisive action this time has already saved everyone's lives. As for the mere Resurrection Sacred Canon, we can earn that by doing quests and fighting bosses later!"
The two, Yu Shi Shen Jin, nodded in Worldly Uncontested, indicating that this statement made sense.
After chatting with Gun Like a Dragon, I found Old Ma and traded what I had gained on this trip. The group of players that Moon Soil brought were indeed of high quality, at least they were all equipped with full purple gear. So even though I didn't kill many, I still managed to earn 3.4 million+ in one go. After deducting ammunition and supplies, I still had 2.9 million left. I made a fortune!
After eating KFC with Ruolin, Fatty, and others, and giving Cai Cai a copy of the Resurrection Sacred Canon, he returned to the neighborhood.
"Squeak~~~"
I tiptoed into the door and saw Lin Qingying in her work clothes come out of the room. The moment she saw me, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, "Didn't sleep all night?"
"Yeah, I've been on the go all night. With great power comes great responsibility!"
"Oh, is it that amazing?"
She glared at me, annoyed. "Don't go to work today. Stay home and get some sleep."
"Okay~~~"
After returning from Shadow Valley, the situation in the wilderness entered a period of calm, but life became busy again.
My Skill Experience have reached their limit, so I started spending half of my time maintaining the equipment in the internet cafe. I even miss the days when I worked at Luo Mei, where the Experience Points for successfully repairing appliances that weren't intentionally damaged were much higher than those for repeatedly assembling computers.
In addition, the core algorithm design of Yue Ning Mall cannot be stopped, and most of the remaining time is spent on this.
Lu Xiaobei went to BH City to practice a new song under Milo's guidance.
The renovation of the two branches in Donghu and the New District progressed rapidly under the leadership of Zhou Zhenyuan and others, with a major transformation almost every three days.
And so, ten days passed in the blink of an eye.
Early morning at Feiyang Internet Cafe.
Lu Xiaobei returned to Huaining City dressed in a stylish business suit. It was springtime, so she had put on a skirt, revealing her long, slender, white legs, which added to her allure.
Her legs are probably the most beautiful I've ever seen on a woman.
"Ding Han."
Lu Xiaobei leaned on the counter, her beautiful eyes fixed on me, and said, "Two new stores are opening one after the other at noon today. This is a big day for our Feiyang Internet Cafe. And you're wearing this?"
"What's wrong?"
I looked down at my head covered in Benetton clothes and said, "How smart I look!"
"Yes, he's a very energetic young man!"
She glared at me and said, "Why aren't you wearing that Armani?"
"No need. It's just our own store opening. You're enough to make it happen. I'm just here to run errands anyway."
"Snort!"
She didn't say anything more, glanced at Zhao Yihang in his formal attire, and said, "Zhao Yihang, you and Sister Xiaoman will come with us at noon. You both need to be there for the opening of the two new stores."
"Okay!"
Zhao Yihang readily agreed, his face beaming with joy.
It was noon. Zhao Yihang was driving, I was in the passenger seat, and Lu Xiaobei and Chen Xiaoman were in the back. We arrived at the new district store in less than twenty minutes.
"You've finally arrived!"
Zhou Zhenyuan rushed forward excitedly and said with a smile, "Xiao Bei, Ding Han, you two come over here quickly, the ceremony is about to start, and I've invited people from the TV station, so we can't delay."
"They're here, they're here."
The group quickly stepped forward. By this time, many pedestrians had stopped to watch, and there were also many students. Zhou Zhenyuan was a capable person. Before the opening, he had already sent people into the campus to distribute flyers. The discounts for recharging on the first day of opening were quite large, and Feiyang Internet Cafe had a good reputation, so it attracted many students.
"The auspicious time has arrived."
Zhou Zhenyuan waved his hand and laughed, "Ready to take your positions, get ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
So, Lu Xiaobei and I stood in the center, picked up the scissors from the plate held by the hostess, and cut the ribbon in a very professional manner. Afterwards, firecrackers were set off around the perimeter, and Feiyang Internet Cafe's new district store opened in a grand manner.
"Let's go, let's go!"
Zhou Zhenyuan waved his hand. "Time to go to the Donghu store!"
A group of people quickly boarded the vehicle and headed to East Lake.
Half an hour later, we arrived at the Donghu store, which was just as bustling, with students filling the surrounding area. So, following the same procedure, we opened the third branch in Huaining City with great success.
After that, we didn't leave. Lu Xiaobei, Zhao Yihang, Chen Xiaoman, and I split into two groups to maintain the operation and order of the two branches. After all, we were more experienced, while Zhou Zhenyuan and the others were laymen. When they encountered some professional matters, they were immediately dumbfounded and couldn't handle them at all.
I ate a boxed lunch at the Donghu store at noon, and then around 2 p. m., a bell finally rang in my ear, signaling that the previous daily task was completed!
[Congratulations! You have completed the daily quest "Feiyang Internet Cafe, Build a Bigger and Stronger Business!" (S-rank). Rewards: Character Experience +12 million, Charm Value +1, and additional reward: "Dark Curse" (S-rank Skill Tome)!]
"Holy crap!?"
Seeing the notification, I was taken aback. A Rank S skill book had actually been awarded as a reward?
That feels so good!
Skill books are permanent, making them more cost-effective than transitional equipment!
He quickly opened the Dimensional Storage Space, and the detailed information about the skill book immediately came into view.
[Dark Curse] (S-rank Skill Tome): Unleashes dark power to curse the target, reducing all their attributes by up to 50% for 12 seconds. Cooldown: 25 seconds. Skill effect is related to the user's Mental Power. Required level: 50. Required class: Dark Priest.
Wow, as expected of an S-rank skill, it's powerful!
I was shocked. This thing can reduce a target's all attributes by up to 50%, including attack, spirit, health, armor, and all other attributes. It's like a terrifying "impotence" aura. Anyone who gets hit by it will be stunned for 12 seconds!
Moreover, even if the skills are not maxed out and the Mental Power is not ideal, the Dark Curse can still reduce all attributes by at least 15%-20%, which is enough to make all players tremble.
This is great! We must save it for our strongest Dark Priest!
In my team, there is only one Dark Priest, Huo Bingzhi Ri!
"Phew~~~"
He immediately took the milk tea Lu Xiaobei had bought to the corner, squinted, and sent a message to Huo Bingzhi Ri through the game system: "Bingzi, do you need this?"
With that, he sent over the illustration of the Dark Curse.
Holy crap!!!
Huo Bingzhi Ri was extremely excited and immediately called via voice message: "Boss, how did you get this thing?"
"That's a long story."
I sighed, "I put in so much effort, painstaking thought, and painstaking work for this book, exhausting all my energy to finally complete an S-level daily task. But who would have thought that by burning myself out, I would be illuminating your path?"
Hahahaha~~~~
Huo Bingzhi Ri chuckled and said, "Boss, boss, I absolutely can't let you lose out on this. Dark Curse isn't available for sale right now, so I don't know the price. How about this, I'll buy the book for 500,000, how about that?"
"Need not."
I shook my head. "Let's stick to our team's old rules, nothing serious, I'll sell it to you for 200,000."
"Okay!"
Huo Bingzhi Ri readily agreed, "Boss, where are you? I'm coming right now. To be honest, my fifth-tier skill list is empty. I've been waiting for this book!"
"Okay, it's at the Donghu branch of Feiyang Internet Cafe. I'll send you the location now. Once you get here, learn the Dark Curse, and we'll test it out on the spot. I want to know how much the Dark Curse affects a player's attributes."
"OK, I'm coming right away!"
Before three o'clock, Huo Bingzhi Ri arrived, brought in a white Porsche 718. The driver, a young man, grinned and said, "Brother Bingzi, you go take care of your business. I'm going to drive around the neighborhood. Call me when you're done."
"Um."
Huo Bingzhi Ri straightened his collar and got out of the car, looking every bit the boss.
But the moment he entered the internet cafe, he immediately changed his tune, walking over with a smirk. "Boss, I'm here!"
"Damn it..."
I looked at the 718 speeding away outside and asked, "Who was that person?"
"Oh, my buddy!"
Huo Bingzhi Ri, "The son of a high-ranking official in the city and I became friends after a fight. He's a simple and sincere guy. I thought he was good, so I took him in as my underling."
"..."
I was speechless for a moment.
That's normal, though. Players who come to the Star Abyss World have a huge advantage. Looking at the Crimson Dragon Country, which player isn't doing very well with their extraordinary abilities? Someone like Fatty, who honestly goes to work, is basically a disgrace to the player community.
"Transaction first."
I opened the trading panel, put the skill book on it, and Huo Bingzhi Ri put 200,000 in cash on it. Then, with a "click," the transaction was completed.
Where to conduct the experiment?
There's a public restroom in the back.
"Damn, that works!"
So, the two of them sneaked out of the internet cafe, turned a corner and went into a public restroom that smelled quite bad. After looking around and finding no one, the two of them tacitly entered Combat Form. Huo Bingzhi Ri raised his hand, and with a "whoosh", a dark aura descended from the sky and enveloped my entire body!
[Battle Prompt: Player [Huo Bingzhi Ri] has used the skill [Dark Curse Lv1] on you. The opponent's Mental Power is 724 points. The basic effect of the skill is to reduce all attributes by 22.7%. Your Mental Power is 589 points. The final effect of this skill is to reduce all your attributes by 9.7%!]
In an instant, Huo Bingzhi Ri and I switched back to normal mode and hurriedly walked out of the somewhat smelly public toilet.
"Holy crap..."
Huo Bingzhi Ri was speechless. "Boss, your Mental Power is too high. I have a 1:1:1 ratio of strength, stamina and mental strength, and my equipment mainly focuses on mental strength, yet my mental strength is not much higher than yours."
"There's no other way; the equipment is good, and the furnace is of decent quality."
I asked, "Bingzi, what kind of furnace do you have? I forgot."
"S-class."
Huo Bingzhi Ri, "91% conversion efficiency."
That's quite good.
I smiled slightly, "Work hard, and put more effort into your Mental Power in the future. When our team fights a BOSS, the important task of weakening the BOSS's attributes will be entrusted to you. Level up your skills as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll do my best!"
Huo Bingzhi Ri said, "Based on the skill ratio, the effect doubles when you reach level 10. Even though my Mental Power isn't high right now, it can still reduce your attributes by nearly 20%, which is actually quite terrifying."
"You're so unambitious! You're aiming for a 50% increase!"
"Haha, that's true!"
He craned his neck to look inside the internet cafe.
"Who should we look for?"
"Lu Xiaobei isn't here? I'll just take a quick look and leave."
"No way?"
I said speechlessly, "Didn't your rich kid take you out partying? Why are you acting like you've never seen a beautiful woman before?"
"Yes, but they're different. Those ordinary women can't compare to Lu Xiaobei. If she's not here, then so be it. I'm leaving, boss!"
Go ahead, go ahead.
Huo Bingzhi Ri sent a message, and the young man arrived in no time. He even cheerfully stuck his hand out of the car window to greet me respectfully before stepping on the gas and driving away.
Back at the internet cafe, we continued assembling the machines.
Around four o'clock in the evening.
"Ding Han."
Lu Xiaobei came downstairs, carrying a bunch of membership cards, and said, "Sister Xiaoman, Zhou Zhenyuan, and I discussed it, and we're thinking of going for a team-building activity tonight at Zhang Ruolin's 'Mo Flowers Blooming on the Path' restaurant. What do you think?"
"Anything is fine."
"Okay, I'll reserve a table then."