Extremely Dangerous, Bug Abyss No. 01!
The next day.
After helping Zhao Yihang set up the forum template, the kid quickly changed the colors and made the forum look flashy.
After that, I didn't pay any more attention.
In the afternoon, Lu Xiaobei posted a photo on her Moments. It was a picture of her at the beach, wearing a beige trench coat, with her back to the camera, looking forlornly at the cross-sea bridge disappearing into the horizon against the backdrop of the vast blue sea.
The accompanying caption reads, "You didn't show up at the Moon Gazing Sea, so I came alone."
I was annoyed. If you're going to shoot a music video, then shoot a music video. Why make it so sentimental?
On my Moments, Milo, Cheng Shuang, Chen Xiaoman, Zhao Yihang, Qin Siyao, and others liked my post. I was going to like it too, but then I saw a blank profile picture liking my post. When I clicked on it, it turned out to be Lin Qingying.
So, I changed my mind about liking it.
Let me state upfront that this is absolutely not because I'm afraid of anything...
Around 3 o'clock.
"Drop!"
A WeChat message from Xu Hao reads, "Ding Han, there are so many repair orders at the mall today. A lot of laptops of a certain brand are getting blue screens. Do you want to come over and fix it?"
"Okay, keep it for me!"
After shutting down the computer, I sent Lin Qingying a message on my way downstairs. "Yuening's after-sales service department has a serious backlog of orders. I'm coming over to resolve them now. If you get off work early, let's have dinner together."
"Okay, then I'll cancel that less important meeting tonight."
He took out his motorcycle and disappeared into the bustling city traffic as a dashing afterimage.
Yuening.
The fat man also came to help, skillfully adjusting and disassembling the laptop.
"Fatty."
Xu Hao said, "Aren't you leading projects in the R&D department upstairs? How come you have time to run downstairs?"
"Although I'm in charge of the project, I don't need to do everything myself. Otherwise, what would those senior engineers under me be doing?"
"That's true..."
Xu Hao looked on with envy. At this moment, the fat man's status and future prospects in Yuening were far beyond what Xu Hao, a lowly maintenance worker, could compare to.
If the fat man is an inner disciple, then Xu Hao is at most an outer disciple, a menial servant.
In fact, it wasn't just Xu Hao; several other veteran employees in the repair department were also filled with envy and jealousy, and they spoke to the fat man very politely.
"Ding Han."
Lu Zifeng asked cautiously, "Is President Manager Lin?"
I think so.
"Oh, okay..."
Lu Zifeng picked up the work manual, picked up the phone, and began to feign a customer follow-up call.
At 5:20, Lin Qingying appeared in the maintenance department office.
"Manager Lin!"
Lu Zifeng deftly put down the phone and nodded respectfully.
"Um."
Lin Qingying simply nodded, walked to my side, looked down at the machine I was adjusting, and said, "Are you done? Time to go home?"
"Please wait a minute while I write the order feedback."
Okay~~
After everything was settled, I went to the underground parking garage with Lin Qingying and drove to the plaza across the street.
What are we eating today?
"How about... we go back to that Shudao Mountain hot pot, and try a different flavor?"
"OK!"
The two hit it off immediately and returned to the Shudao Mountain.
"Manager Lin is here?"
The boss looked flattered and handed over the menu. He then lowered his voice and spoke to the slightly overweight waiter, whose pupils dilated in shock, and he became even more nervous.
Halfway through our hot pot meal, an unexpected guest arrived at the restaurant – Xiao Chen.
I don't know where he got the information, but he managed to pinpoint the exact location of my date with Lin Qingying.
"I just happened to be passing by and saw you."
He's blatantly lying.
"Are you sure they didn't follow us here?" I asked.
I'm not as bad as you think!
Xiao Chen was furious. He glared at me and said, "Ding Han, don't look at me like that. Xiao Ying is just blinded by a momentary crush. Let me tell you, I won't give up."
"Xiao Chen, you interrupted my date with Ding Han. Can you please not do this again?" Lin Qingying said helplessly.
"Xiaoying, I..."
Xiao Chen gritted his teeth and said, "I understand, I'll be leaving now."
As she spoke, she glared at me fiercely. "I know that popular actress Lu Xiaobei is your confidante. Let me tell you, if you ever betray Xiaoying, I will absolutely not let you off the hook!"
I nodded. "Yes, your supervision is welcome!"
"Ding Han, you son of a bitch..."
Xiao Chen was furious and stormed off like a wronged princess.
Lin Qingying watched Xiao Chen leave, then breathed a sigh of relief and said, "These kinds of situations are really difficult to handle; I have absolutely no experience with them."
"Learn from me. Look at me, I'm handling it with ease."
"So you're very experienced in this area?"
I immediately tensed up. "No, I'm the same as you. Actually, this is my first time dating. Honestly, all my composure is just a result of trial and error, and it's all an act of feigning calm."
Lin Qingying and said, "Ding Han, want to watch a movie later?"
"Let's go to the cinema after dinner and see if there's anything suitable."
"Um!"
Before 7 o'clock, after finishing my meal, I went to the only cinema in the square, and surprisingly, there was a suitable movie. At 7:30, there was a screening of the fantasy film "Shushan", which had just been released for the second day.
I glanced at the poster, and wow, Louis Koo and Ekin Cheng are there!
I have a good impression of this movie. When I was young and naive, I thought it was the beginning of Chinese fantasy films, but I never expected it to be the peak from the very beginning, and no one has surpassed it for many years.
"I wonder if a cultivation-themed movie is any good..." Lin Qingying hesitated.
"It looks good, but we still have time. Let's buy the tickets and wander around."
"Good!"
So, after buying two tickets, Lin Qingying and I first bought two cups of milk tea and secretly stored them in our Dimensional Storage Space. Then we wandered around the square and eventually stood in front of a shooting booth.
The boss looked at me, a hint of wariness in his eyes.
"Young man, would you like to pop some balloons?"
"Yes, that's right!"
I nodded and smiled, then went to ask for the air rifle.
The boss stared intently at my hands, cautiously asking, "Your hands have so many calluses? You're not someone who handles guns, are you?"
"No, I usually work out."
I patted my chest, pretending to pull up my clothes to show the boss my explosively powerful muscles.
"Alright, alright."
The shopkeeper quickly stopped him, handed him the air gun, then gave Lin Qingying a deep look and laughed, "Young man, you're so lucky to have such a beautiful girlfriend!"
"Right?"
I laughed heartily and said, "I also think she's incredibly beautiful, so it was love at first sight!"
The boss's face showed an expression that suggested he wanted to complain.
"Xiao Ying."
I turned to Lin Qingying and said, "Which toy do you want? Just name it, and I'll get it for you!"
"That little bear..."
Lin Qingying pointed to a row of brown teddy bears on the prize shelf. It was a set of five dolls, each wearing a cape and holding a sword, a shield, or a bow and arrow. They looked very cute, with righteous expressions, giving people a strange sense of security.
I instantly understood that Lin Qingying definitely wanted to place these teddy bears by her bedside so they could guard her while she slept.
She lacks a sense of security, which is why she chose this kind of prize immediately.
Leave it to me.
I bought bullets, then aimed the gun. The first few shots were just tuition fees, but then I started to pop all the balloons corresponding to the bears one shot at a time without wasting any.
"..."
The boss's expression grew increasingly anxious. By the time he caught the second bear, he was sweating profusely. By the third, he was deathly pale. By the fifth, he was completely indifferent.
Fuck it, destroy it!
The next moment, carrying five teddy bears, Lin Qingying, looking very happy, headed towards the car, put all the teddy bears in the trunk, and then, since it was almost time, they headed straight for the movie theater.
Because it was the second day of the screening, there were many people watching the movie, and the better seats in the middle were already full.
I sat with Lin Qingying in the crowd, holding popcorn, and we chatted about work.
The film began to play shortly afterward.
Lin Qingying upright, watching the film intently, completely absorbed.
When Sammo Hung's character, Pak Mei, unleashed the Haotian Mirror and shouted, "The world is vast and righteous, may justice endure forever," Lin Qingying was deeply moved, and I was equally shaken. Watching it on a computer and in a movie theater were completely different experiences—it was truly breathtaking!
Halfway through the movie, Lin Qingying suddenly glanced at me.
It turned out that a couple who looked like students sitting to her right were already kissing.
"Ah?"
I was slightly taken aback.
Lin Qingying gave a helpless smile.
"It doesn't matter."
I leaned close to her ear and said, "If Kou can go, so can I. Do you know what that means?"
"Know."
The next moment, she leaned in and kissed me with her warm lips, sending electric shocks through my body, a sensation I couldn't describe.
The kiss lasted about five seconds. When the light-splitting sword made its stunning appearance in the movie, Lin Qingying hurriedly left, pretending to be shocked as she watched the scene, but her face was already flushed red.
We were surrounded by people, and our actions were essentially being watched.
But it doesn't seem like a big deal; isn't that how couples usually spend their time together?
After the film ended, the audience lingered, reluctant to leave.
"Ding Han."
Lin Qingying remained seated, turned to look at me, and said softly, "Tell me, wouldn't it be wonderful if people could truly cultivate immortality, fly through the air, live for hundreds of years without aging, and do whatever they wanted?"
"Xiao Ying, this is unrealistic."
I leaned close to her ear and whispered, "Because... without spiritual roots, one cannot become a cultivator!"
"..."
Lin Qingying was shocked. She had never imagined that the concept of spiritual roots existed. The cultivation culture was indeed profound and extensive.
Leaving the cinema, a cool evening breeze was blowing.
A wonderful aroma wafted to my nose—it was roasted sweet potato.
"Wow, it smells amazing..."
"Want some? It's my treat!" Lin Qingying asked with a smile.
"Good!"
So Lin Qingying bought a sweet potato. After getting in the car, she drove home, while I ate the sweet potato in the passenger seat. I felt extremely satisfied. What more could I ask for in life?
It's midnight.
Just as I was about to fall asleep, a bell rang in my ear.
[Version 3.11 officially released!]
[Update Content: Added the "Guild" system!]
[Update Content: Player Friend System optimized!]
[Update Content: Firepower and armor resistance algorithms have been redesigned and optimized!]
The first content update for Insectoid Uprising is about various optimizations, which won't have a significant impact on combat. The main focus of this update is on Clan Wars.
Click to enter the Guild System, and everything will be clear at a glance.
The concept of a "battle alliance" is completely different from that of a guild.
A guild is a group of players who come together to form a team with shared interests, while a battle alliance is formed by guilds. At least two guilds must be confirmed by the alliance leader to form a battle alliance!
The guild has many functions, but its most important function is to gather small forces together and unite the power of players.
Guilds have a limit on the number of members, but alliances do not. You can join as many guilds as you want, and the alliance leader can give you unified command and control. These features are very useful during large-scale battles.
But I'm a casual player, so none of this matters to me. Time for bed!
The next day, at Feiyang Internet Cafe.
After giving Zhao Yihang a few instructions downstairs, he went upstairs to write code. Not long after, he received a message from a player named Gun Like a Dragon: "Ding Han, are you free at noon? I'm organizing a lunch gathering for players from Huaining City. Would you do me the honor of attending?"
I had a vague idea of what it was about, but I couldn't very well refuse, since the Crimson Firmament Alliance had helped me a lot.
"Okay, send me the time and address in a bit."
"Um!"
A short while later, "Gun Like a Dragon" sent the address, indicating that it was a reservation at one of the best hotels in the South City District, the Buckingham Palace.
Not long after, Ruolin sent a message: "Ding Han, Gun Like a Dragon' invite you to lunch?"
"I was invited, and I accepted."
"Yes, they invited me too."
Ruolin said, "Our team only invited the two of us."
"It's normal. After all, we are the captain and vice-captain of Ding Han Squad. Don't worry, nothing serious will happen. We'll deal with whatever comes our way."
"Okay, sure!"
At noon, I went downstairs.
"Ding Han?"
Zhao Yihang stood up and said, "Where are you going? I was just about to ask you what kind of boxed lunch you wanted for lunch."
"I won't eat lunch at the company; I'll go to Five-star Hotel for a nice meal."
Is that so?
Zhao Yihang expressed his doubts, saying that in his mind I was a frugal person who would never spend money on Five-star Hotel, and that I didn't have a wide network of connections and rarely had dinner parties.
You really shouldn't disbelieve me.
I took out my phone and showed him the information about the Gun Like a Dragon Club.
"Holy crap, Buckingham Palace..."
Zhao Yihang looked on with envy. "I've only heard of it, but I've never actually eaten at a place like that..."
"What's so special about this?"
I glanced at him. "Once Xiao Bei comes back and becomes a top female celebrity, isn't it just a matter of asking her to treat us to a team-building event at Buckingham Palace?"
"Yes, yes..."
Zhao Yihang looked on with anticipation, while I went out, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the dinner location.
At noon, in the Buckingham Palace private room.
When I arrived, many players had already gathered here, mostly the leaders and vice-leaders of various guilds.
The following are all present: Crimson Firmament Alliance's Gun Like a Dragon, Xu Tian; Jinyu's Shen Jin, and Jī Méng Kěkě; the Old Day Royal Court's Worldly Uncontested and There Are Monsters; the Wall Observer of the In the Jianghu and a Vice Alliance Leader whom they are not very familiar with; and the Tea Tasting Pavilion 'Yaoyao Is Here and Lazy Sleepyhead.
Looking across Huaining City, almost all the players you can talk to are here.
"Ding Han is here!"
As soon as I arrived, Yaoyao Is Here the first to stand up and said with a smile, "Come in quickly, come in quickly."
"Cough cough!"
I looked at everyone, then naturally walked over to Ruolin's side and said, "Wow, these are all leaders of major guilds! Ruolin and I, as independent cultivators, are under so much pressure..."
"You're still practicing as a rogue cultivator?"
The Worldly Uncontested chuckled, "It's rare to see a rogue cultivator like you who can easily defeat a first-rate sect."
"No, no, not at all."
I smiled and said, "As a rogue cultivator, the most important thing is to find one's place. Since Alliance Leader Long invited me, Ruolin and I have come to sit in and listen to the discussions of the Alliance Leaders!"
"Ding Han, please don't stand on ceremony, have a seat."
The In the Jianghu alliance nodded to me; he was the most respectful person to me present.
The reason remains the same: back then, I almost wiped out the entire foreign player team in the In the Jianghu Guild.
Soon after, the food was served!
Gun Like a Dragon was the wealthiest player in Huaining City. He ordered a table full of delicacies, and everyone was clinking glasses and making merry. Ruolin and I, on the other hand, buried our heads in our food and didn't participate in the discussion.
"Gentlemen."
After a few rounds of drinks, Gun Like a Dragon got down to business. "Last night at midnight, version 3.11 was updated, and the Guild system was launched. I don't want to say much, but I'll just list the benefits of the Guild system. After establishing a Guild, players in the Guild can gain an extra 5% Experience Points when leveling up in a group. In addition, as the Guild grows stronger, it can acquire powerful Guild skills, and if the Guild has a stronghold, it can even develop powerful Guild weapons."
He looked around. "So, I've gathered the top players in Huaining City here. I think everyone has already guessed the topic of this meal: should we, the players of Huaining City, unite and form a battle alliance?"
"So that's what it was about."
There Are Monsters chuckled, "Alliance Leader Long, you specifically summoned our five major guilds, plus Ding Han Squad. Are you planning to form a war alliance of six major forces to support the six major sects' siege of Bright Peak?"
"Haha, that's exactly what I mean!"
"As far as I know," Gun Like a Dragon, "Players in the Crimson Dragon Country are currently forming battle alliances based on their cities. As the saying goes, division makes one weak, unity makes one strong. The player force in Huaining City is the strongest in the entire Jiangning City. Even looking at the whole country, apart from the two super first-tier cities of Beihai and Donghai, there is no stronger city-level player team than us. Now is the time to strike while the iron is hot and establish a battle alliance belonging to Huaining City."
"Alliance Leader Long is absolutely right!"
Shen Jin grinned and said, "Should we fast forward to the point where, now that we, the eighteen warlords, have united to attack the old scoundrel Dong Zhuo, we should first elect a leader to command the heroes?"
"Holy crap..."
Youyao laughed There Are Monsters: "It seems that's really the case."
"Hehe, be serious!"
The Worldly Uncontested said, "Alliance Leader Long from a family that has held high office for four generations. He is the only suitable candidate for Alliance Leader. I recommend Alliance Leader Long as the Alliance Leader of Huaining City!"
"Damn it..."
"Gun Like a Dragon, everyone. I'm in a really bad situation. It doesn't matter who becomes the leader, the most important thing is to unite the player teams in Huaining City."
The leader of the In the Jianghu Alliance, Wall Observer, narrowed his eyes and chuckled, "Actually, there are only two candidates: either Alliance Leader Long becomes the leader of the War Alliance, or we elect Ding Han as the leader. The others seem a bit lacking."
"Brother Bi is absolutely right!"
There Are Monsters said, "Actually, that's what I think too..."
"Everyone, shall I pass?"
I coughed and said, "Really, I'm used to being a carefree person. If I wanted to create a guild, I would have done it long ago. Why wait until today? I still prefer the feeling of being unrestrained. So, don't involve me in this. I don't even want to join a guild, let alone a battle alliance. However, I fully support the establishment of a battle alliance in Huaining City. In principle, establishing a battle alliance and coordinating command is entirely beneficial!"
As I spoke, I looked at everyone and said, "Furthermore, the War Alliance is composed of guilds. After you join the War Alliance, you will still be the Alliance Leader or Vice Alliance Leader. It won't be like the Five Mountains Sword Sect, where everyone is closely connected, and joining the Five Mountains Sword Sect would demote you from Sect Leader to Hall Master."
"That makes sense..."
He nodded in deep agreement, seemingly Worldly Uncontested.
"All right."
Gun Like a Dragon were no longer pressured, and the group continued discussing the matter of the alliance leader.
Ultimately, without any suspense, everyone supported "Gun Like a Dragon" as the leader of this alliance.
He first offered a few shy and polite words, then suddenly stood up with half a pitcher of wine in hand, saying, "Thank you all for your kind invitation. I, Chen, will temporarily assume the role of alliance leader. I hope we can all work together sincerely to lead the Huaining City Player Faction to great success and fame throughout the world! I'll drink this cup!"
Everyone raised a toast to the leader.
The next agenda item is the selection of a guild name.
At the dinner table, everyone spoke freely and openly, and ultimately a name that everyone agreed on was chosen:
My Critical Hits Hurt!
Therefore, the battle alliance formed by the five strongest guilds in Huaining City was officially named "My Critical Hits Hurt Alliance"!
This world is indeed a huge makeshift operation.
After finishing my meal, I returned to Feiyang Internet Cafe and continued coding.
"Drop!"
At 2 o'clock, a player voice message request came from the Left Hand.
"What's up, Old Six?"
"Third Brother, you know about the launch of the guild system, right?"
"Know."
"Now that you know, what are your thoughts? How about we take advantage of this momentum and form a war alliance between the north and south, a alliance that belongs to us brothers?"
"Cough cough..."
I shook my head and said, "Left Hand, I really have no interest in things like building a dynasty, at least not right now. After all, I'm quite satisfied with my current life and don't want to leave my comfort zone. Once I establish a battle alliance, everything might be different."
"That's true."
Left Hand didn't insist, saying, "If that's the case, then so be it. Anyway, my guild won't join any other alliances. Even if it does, it will only join yours, Third Brother."
Is the competition fierce in BH City?
"What do you think? BH City has the most players and the highest concentration of players in the entire Crimson Dragon Country, with a total population that is said to exceed 10,000. From last night until now, I have heard the names of at least four battle alliances. The competition is exceptionally fierce."
"Making a living in BH City is really not easy..."
I nodded. "Okay then. If there's ever a day when I need your help, I'll definitely let you know."
"Good!"
Left Hand said, "Third Brother, don't always stay at home. Come to BH City when you have time. I missed Number 88 last time because I had something to do, but I'll definitely save it for you this time! If all else fails, I'll pay to take over that club. When you come, none of the technicians will be allowed to work. I'll have 70+ women serving you!"
"Left Hand, you fucking bro are really my best brother..."
"Hahaha, is that even a question???"
Just a few minutes after the call ended, another voice call came in from a player, this time from Wu Yu Yu Yu.
"Xiao Yu, what's wrong?"
"Brother, you've heard about the launch of the guild system, right?"
I've heard about it.
I nodded. "You wouldn't happen to be here to form a guild with me, just like Left Hand, would you?"
"That's right..."
Wu Yu Yu Yu said, "Brother, my guild has developed quite well. It's definitely one of the top ten guilds in BH City right now. Many people in the guild agree that we should join a battle alliance immediately so that everyone can get more bonuses and more skills, etc. But... I'm afraid that if I join another battle alliance, I'll miss out on being able to play with you in the future, so I came to ask."
"I don't want to create a guild or join a war alliance at the moment."
I said frankly, "How about this, if your people really want to join the alliance, then let them join, it's fine."
"I don't!"
The girl insisted, "I created this guild myself, so naturally I'm in charge. No one but you is qualified to be my leader. I'll go to the guild and tell them that the Severing World Guild will not join any war alliances for the time being. If they really can't stand it, they can leave. Don't even think about forcing me to abdicate or staging a coup. I won't fall for that."
"Xiao Yu, you need to speak tactfully and use gentle methods. Girls shouldn't be too assertive, or they'll grow chest hair..."
"Ah?"
She was startled. "Okay, I'll listen to my brother and try to be tactful."
"That's right."
"Brother, if you have a very strong personality, will you really grow chest hair?"
Maybe.
"No...!"
Leisurely days are so captivating that several days pass in the blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, a light rain fell on Huaining City, a Jiangnan Small City.
At the breakfast stall, Lin Qingying and I sat facing each other, eating breakfast. She glanced at the news on her phone, then looked at me with lingering fear, but didn't say anything.
There must be some big news.
I opened the app to check the trending topics, and sure enough, the first news item was written in blood-red letters, "At 4 a. m. today, a huge mysterious tentacle appeared Deep within the Chagan Desert of our country, forming a huge insect nest, which has been officially named Bug Abyss No. 01. The Crimson Dragon Legion has now completed its deployment there."
In the image, a giant tentacle emerges from the desert, pointing towards the sky and swaying slowly, resembling some kind of internationally recognized gesture.
"Bug Abyss No. 01."
I frowned. It seemed that things were not peaceful in the country again. Last time, the Zerg hive in Donghu District burrowed from underground, which could be prevented with detectors. But this time, the huge tentacles extended directly from the depths of the star core, originating from the Zerg's top-level unit, the "Great Devourer." The severity of the two incidents was incomparable.
The appearance of Bug Abyss No. 01 means that the Crimson Dragon Country is in big trouble!
"Fine."
I put my phone away and reassured them, "Once the insect hive appears, someone will deal with it. Don't worry."
"Um."
Lin Qingying continued eating, and after finishing, she drove to Yuening, while I stood downstairs, hesitating whether to go to Feiyang Internet Cafe.
"Beep beep~~~"
Just then, the phone rang. It was Su Wei. As expected, she had no choice but to intervene in the matter of Bug Abyss No. 01.
"Ding Han, have you seen the news about Bug Abyss No. 01?"
"I saw it."
I asked calmly, "I heard that the Crimson Dragon Legion has already gone there. How is the battle going?"
"The situation is extremely dire."
Su Wei said, "What I'm about to say must be kept secret, otherwise I'll be facing a military court."
"Speak."
"The 192nd Division of the Crimson Dragon Legion was the first to receive orders and launch an attack on Bug Abyss No. 01 from two directions, starting at 6:00 AM. However, they suffered a backlash from the tentacles of the Great Devourer, resulting in heavy losses. More than 80% of the 10,000-strong division was lost, and 8,000 soldiers have already died in battle!"
At this point, her voice choked with emotion, and she gritted her teeth as she said, "Our 99th Division has just received orders to set off for the Chagan Desert region. This battle... may God bless our Crimson Dragon Country!"
"Don't worry, I'll most likely get there too. Let's work together."
"Um!"
The moment Su Wei hung up the phone, a ringtone sounded in my ear; the mission had indeed arrived.
[Attention all players! The all-faction mobilization mission "Attack, Chagan Desert Bug Abyss No. 01!" (SS-class Main Quest) has been officially released! The Great Devourer has begun to devour the core of its home planet, and its tentacles have launched a disturbance of the Chagan Desert from the depths of the earth. An unprecedentedly huge insect abyss has appeared in the human world. Please go to reinforce immediately! In the mission, you can earn Points by killing insect units. The higher your Points, the richer the final reward. Good luck!]
The Team Channel immediately became lively.
Aji: "Brothers, ladies, a mission has arrived! SS-rank faction mobilization mission, wanna go? Boss, is anyone there?"
This guy is really enthusiastic.
"Go!"
I immediately said, "Everyone, set off immediately! Assemble at the Player Black Market, and be quick!"
"Okay, let's go!"
Ruolin, Cai Cai Kou Mei, and others spoke one by one; no one in the team was absent.
Everyone is incredibly enthusiastic about the Main Quest, since they usually live a simple life and whether they can afford to eat meat depends entirely on these Main Quest that trigger every so often!
I took out my phone and sent Lin Qingying a laughing emoji, saying, "As expected, it didn't escape. I still have to go to Bug Abyss No. 01 and Chagan Desert. Just consider it a trip to the Northwest. Xiaoying, I'll be right back. Take care of yourself these next few days."
She sent a cat nodding emoji and said, "Come back safe and sound!"
"Don't worry, it's a piece of cake. I'm off!"
He put away his phone, took out his motorcycle, and headed straight for the Player Black Market.
A dozen minutes later, we arrived at the black market.
Cai Cai, Ruolin, and the others had already arrived, and a large group of players had gathered in the center of the black market, standing ramrod straight like a military parade. They were all members of my My Critical Hits Hurt Alliance, while on a platform nearby stood the guild leader Gun Like a Dragon.
Cai Cai, Fatty, and I stood with our arms crossed, leaning against a pillar to watch the show.
"Cough cough..."
"There's not much to say," Gun Like a Dragon. "This isn't the first time you brothers have faced the Zerg swarm. Just one sentence: safety first. You can Points later, but you only have one life, so don't be greedy. If you've lost your Resurrection Sacred Canon, head back to town. Don't linger in battle. If you don't have Resurrection Sacred Canon, don't participate in the event. Don't take risks. That's all, brothers, let's go!"
The alliance members came in large numbers.
"Ding Han!"
Gun Like a Dragon stepped forward and walked alongside me toward the Teleportation Array, asking, "Is your entire squad going to attack?"
"Um."
"Alright, all troops, let's launch an attack! Coordinate with our My Critical Hits Hurt Alliance, support each other, and prioritize safety!"
"Can."
I nodded. "Alliance Leader Long, how many people are in my My Critical Hits Hurt Alliance?"
"Including all sorts of people, the number is estimated to be around 1,200."
"Our Huaining City can't compare to big cities like BH City," Gun Like a Dragon. "We have fewer resources and fewer players. These 1200+ people are practically the entire fighting force of Huaining City."
"That's already pretty good. If you were in the military, you'd be a proper regimental commander by now, with a rank between colonel and major general. You should be content!"
"Yes, let's go."
Gun Like a Dragon patted my shoulder. "Huaining City only has a phase teleportation node to LN City, but the Guide has already applied to have a Green Skin Train requisitioned immediately. We'll take the Green Skin Train to the Chagan Desert, and it should take a few hours to reach the vicinity of the Insect Abyss."
"So troublesome."
I frowned. "Couldn't we request some transport planes?"
"The Chagan Desert is inland, a desert without even an airport. All the military transport planes around LN City have been requisitioned by the Crimson Dragon Legion, so we'll have to make do with the train. The distance isn't far, so it should be quick."
"Alright."
I didn't say anything more, stepped into the Teleportation Array, and led everyone to a Player Black Market Teleportation Array in LN City.
"The bus is already waiting outside, let's hurry and get to the train station!"
So, the group first took a bus to the train station, and then boarded Green Skin Train to head to the Chagan Desert.
On the train, it was springtime, and the city in the northwest was picturesque.
Although the My Critical Hits Hurt Alliance in Huaining City has over 1200 members, only 180+ players possess the Resurrection Sacred Canon. There could have been more, but the large-scale chaotic PvP battle in Ash Plain a few days ago depleted their numbers. Now, only 180+ players are available to fight. Fortunately, these players are all elites with considerable combat power.
"Ding Han, what are you thinking about?"
Beside her, Ruolin asked with a smile, "Looking out the window, you seem lost in thought."
"I'm thinking..."
I smiled faintly, "This city is called LN City. Last year, when Xiaoying came back to Tengshan City with me for the Spring Festival, the location of the Yue Ning Energy accident seemed to be LN City. I remembered the name then. I also heard that there is a very famous temple in LN City called Dazhao Temple. I made a promise with her that we would go to Dazhao Temple together in the future."
"Ah?"
A look of confusion appeared in Ruolin she said, "You know what? At this moment... I suddenly feel a little envious of you two, and I suddenly want to be in a relationship too."
"Let's talk. In this world, players are all about doing whatever they want. If you want, you can keep ten male models as mistresses, and I won't object."
Ruolin's lips twitched slightly. "You really are a considerate leader."
"Absolutely."
Soon, the train left the city and entered the desert terrain.
The scenery was beautiful, but it was also tiring to look at, and soon everyone began to doze off.
About two and a half hours later.
"How much longer until we get there?" the chubby man asked after waking up.
Cai Cai glanced at her watch. "About an hour left."
"It's still so long..."
Just when everyone was getting impatient and their butts were starting to ache from sitting in the hard seats, a huge blood-red dot suddenly flashed across the minimap and disappeared!
"No, there's something there!"
"What?!"
The fat man looked completely bewildered.
The next second, the Green Skin Train suddenly shuddered violently. Then, about ten meters away from us, a huge, slimy scythe sliced through the carriage from bottom to top with a "crack." Then, propelled by inertia, we were thrown forward at at least 90 kilometers per hour!