Titles and a Skill That Controls Life and Death

The time was approximately 11:30 AM.

The aroma of food was already faintly wafting from the kitchen.

Inside the living room, the atmosphere became slightly awkward after the White-haired loli left.

--Especially when Xia Wen started rolling around on the Sofa and making strange noises about his actions.

"... We'd like to hear your suggestions, for example, regarding this Large-scale Campaign Quest, do you think we should participate?"

Lin Xiaoyi glanced at Xia Wen beside her with a slightly helpless look. Seeing that he was determined to let her speak, she finally took the initiative to speak.

"So what are your own wishes?"

With a rather strange expression, Bai Zhi shifted his gaze from his generated Title and looked up at Lin Xiaoyi in front of him, asking her a question.

--After 24 hours, his Title was finally generated, but it was quite Title. Even before he had a chance to see the specific Special Effect of the newly generated Title, the name itself exuded a strong sense of... embarrassment.

Title: [Prince]

"To be honest, Large-scale Campaign Quest are extremely dangerous, especially for you newbies who have just become Player... By the way, what's your Novice Quest rating?"

"... Novice Quest?"

"It's about seeing how long you can survive in that almost destroyed world. There's a rating after you're crushed to death by a tombstone, although I don't know what the rating criteria are."

Xia Wen got up from the Sofa at some point, took a sip of her iced Herbal Tea, and then pouted.

"I am rated S-rank."

"Um... I got A-rank evaluation."

After a slight pause, Lin Xiaoyi replied.

"One S-rank and one A-rank?"

After hearing the other party's answer, Bai Zhi glanced at Xia Wen with slight surprise.

Night Owl's Novice Quest rating was A-rank, the same as Lin Xiaoyi's, but Xia Wen's S-rank rating was unexpected.

"What are your IDs?"

"[Shrimp Meat]."

With his head held high and chest out, Xia Wen wore a proud expression.

"...[Ling Xiaoyi]."

Lin Xiaoyi placed her hand near her mouth and coughed slightly a few times.

Unlike Xia Wen, who could be so proud of bearing the name of a food, she still had some self-respect.

"So, what are your own thoughts on whether or not to participate in this Large-scale Campaign Quest?"

Bai Zhi memorized the IDs of the two people in front of him and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Although Xiao Wen and I are both newbies, we also know that once you become Player, there's no reason to back down..."

As she spoke, Lin Xiaoyi turned her head and glanced at Xia Wen.

"So Xiao Wen and I think we should participate in this Large-scale Campaign Quest. After all, only in this way can we quickly improve our strength and Level in the shortest amount of time."

"Here's what we'll do. After lunch, I'll go into the Inner World and exchange for a few more [Monster Summoning Scroll] so you can Level up first."

After a moment's thought, Bai Zhi made a decision in his heart.

"The Inner World is basically stable now, so there's no need for you to take any more 'newbie tests' before entering... just see which Station you're assigned to."

"May I make a request?"

As soon as Bai Zhi finished speaking, Xia Wen raised his hand high.

"Hmm? What are the requirements?"

"Look, Xiao Yi and I are both newbie player, we only have one Skill, no Equipment to support us, and not much Game Coins. But Big Shot like you, Old Bai, a veteran, must have a lot of unused items or Equipment, right?"

Getting up from his Sofa, Xia Wen approached Bai Zhi with a fawning expression and began counting on his fingers as he spoke to Bai Zhi.

"So, how about this, Old Bai, if you have any Equipment or props that you don't need, could you lend them to us temporarily? Xiao Yi and I can pay to rent them... What do you think?"

"Want to borrow Equipment and items from me... sure, that's fine."

He reached up and touched his chin. After a moment's thought, Bai Zhi nodded decisively.

"I do have some low-level Equipment or items here that I don't need. Lending them to you isn't out of the question. They're just taking up space anyway..."

"Don't worry, we'll pay for the rental; we definitely won't take advantage of you!!"

Waving Lin Xiaoyi's phone, Xia Wen had a serious expression on his face.

"Whatever price you're willing to pay, name your price. We're not short of money!!"

"We're all classmates, talking about money will hurt our feelings... Let's make it 10,000 yuan per item!!"

Bai Zhi nodded readily.

"Transfer 100,000 to me now, and I'll clear out all my unused Equipment and items for you."

"No problem, the money will arrive immediately!!"

His eyes suddenly lit up, and Xia Wen enthusiastically reached out and patted Bai Zhi on the shoulder.

"Old Bai, you're so generous!! I've checked online, the rental price for a single piece of Equipment is no less than 100,000, and the rental price for Rare Level Equipment and items can be over a million!! I, Xia Wen, am here today to thank you for this favor!! From now on, we're brothers for life!!"

As she spoke, she quickly and skillfully transferred 100,000 yuan to Bai Zhi using Lin Xiaoyi's phone.

Lin Xiaoyi: "..."

Looking at the two people in front of her, arms around each other, seemingly enjoying themselves, she suddenly felt something was off... And, when exactly did you steal my phone!?

In a sense, Bai Zhi does have some Equipment and items that he basically doesn't need now.

He had originally planned to sell these Equipment cheaply at the Auction House, but now he'd found a good place for them.

For example, the two Plant Cards, [Plant Card - Walnut] and [Plant Card - Potato Mine], have been rarely used by him as his Level and attributes have increased.

In addition, he also took out some [Clown's Gift Balloon]. The buffs provided by Common Quality balloons are limited, so it's enough to keep a little in reserve. There's no need to hoard so many.

He didn't have much Toilet Paper Mine left, so he didn't give any. However, he did offer Xia Wen a dozen or so Chemical Bomb that he had carefully made himself, which unexpectedly won Xia Wen's favor. Xia Wen insisted on asking him for a few more.

Bai Zhi planned to make more the next day.

Although it's freezing cold now and the raw materials might be hard to find, he has the [God's Eye], copy [Change Shit] Skill is very useful.

As for Equipment, he only had a few pieces himself: [Radiance], [Pluto•Defective], [Holy Spirit Pendant]... and that was it. [Radiance] was being repaired by Night Owl, so he planned to go to the mall to find some more Equipment later.

"Thank you so much, I'll definitely repay this favor next time."

Xia Wen happily packed the Chemical Bomb made of Special Material into his Inventory and thanked Bai Zhi with a triumphant expression.

"Also, if possible next time, please let me participate in the development process of such a great bomb. I can assist you."

"No problem!!"

Seeing that his carefully crafted handicrafts had been appreciated, Bai Zhi was in a great mood and excitedly introduced the manufacturing process of this Chemical Bomb to Xia Wen.

He had tried to promote and showcase his great invention to others before, but both the White-haired loli and the Night Owl showed considerable disdain for this kind of craft... After all, nobody wants to play with poop all day, right?

"..."

Unable to get a word in edgewise while standing alone, Lin Xiaoyi silently packed the other props on the table into her Inventory, then got up and went into Anna's room, intending to tutor her in math.

Staying in the living room listening to those two guys' heated discussion about which animal's droppings smell the worst, and what new substances they could add to bombs... was really a bit awkward.

By the time she got up, the discussion between the two like-minded people in the living room had progressed to the point of "Spicy Durian Stewed Stinky Tofu Stuffed Herring," and ordinary people really didn't even have the right to listen in.

"Ultimately, you have to be extremely careful when using this kind of bomb because it's an area-of-effect attack, and you could easily injure yourself if you're not careful. So I personally suggest that you always carry a Gas Mask in your Inventory when using this kind of bomb."

While speaking with a serious expression, Bai Zhi took a brand-new Gas Mask from his Inventory and placed it on the table.

"Since supermarkets and shopping Store are still closed, I'll give you this Gas Mask."

Thanks, but I actually have a better option.

Xia Wen put the Gas Mask on the Coffee Table into his Inventory, pointed at himself with a smug look on his face.

"Do you want to know what my initial Skill are? I guarantee you'll be shocked when I tell you!!"

"If you're willing to talk about it, then no problem."

Seeing the Young Girl's confident demeanor, Bai Zhi raised an eyebrow slightly.

"However, everyone's initial Skill are of Rare Level. After seeing so many Skills, I don't think Skill will be that scary."

"Really? Then let me tell you, my Skill is the ability to Control Life and Death!!"

Kneeling on the Sofa, Xia Wen stood tall and proud.

"That's right, just as you imagined. This Skill of mine allows me to Control Life and Death and death; Life and death are both within my control!!"

"Control Life and Death... um..."

He reached up and touched his chin. After a moment of thought, Bai Zhi's expression suddenly became quite strange.

"Speaking of which, could your Skill allow you to control your own Life and Death? For example, after activating this Skill... you could make yourself die?"

Xia Wen: "..."

All movement came to an abrupt halt, and after a moment of silence, the Young Girl kneeling on the Sofa spoke softly.

How did you know?

Bai Zhi: "..."