Rapid Power Transmission, a Hidden Crisis

After all, the system has the most people, is the most stable, the most obedient, and the most effective at execution.

After all, many people within the system have already achieved physiological isolation from outsiders.

While maintaining their high status, they also become dependent on the system for survival and never engage in romantic relationships with people outside the system.

Therefore, it is impossible to refuse orders from the system.

However, advantages and disadvantages always coexist.

In the past, they could benefit greatly from the system, but now, even if they gain significant advantages from the game, their long-standing mindset and family atmosphere make it impossible for them to break free.

Legion Guild have taken good advantage of this.

With just a small incentive, such as a promotion or a reward, they can easily reap the huge rewards they gain in the game.

These gains, if traded with people outside the system, would require a market price that would far exceed the meager compensation offered.

It's like handing over a treasure.

And the same is true for this Spirit Realm Fish.

If used properly, it can significantly enhance the overall strength of the guild's players.

If it weren't for this transfer of skills, they probably wouldn't have been willing to expose it so easily; they've really calculated things carefully.

In reality, they simply gave the discoverer a half-level promotion, made him a permanent employee ahead of schedule, and awarded him a merit.

This reward is nothing compared to the price they paid in their several transactions with Zhang Mingzhen.

No wonder many people are frustrated that Zhang Mingzhen wasn't brought into the system sooner, and that he wasn't bound to it by morality and the bigger picture.

Now it's too late to fool them.

The only problem is that the internet is so developed that it has exposed many scoundrels and dragons, making the previously ignorant masses much smarter than before.

Now it's time to reap the bitter fruit.

And at this time...

Ten minutes later, Zhang Mingzhen arrived at the Legion Guild stronghold in the District 3 Qin Xiao Youhui.

"We didn't plan to reveal the existence of the Spirit Realm Fish so soon."

"It's common practice for major guilds to plant spies among each other. After this transaction, other guilds will probably hear about it soon."

"Qin Xiao Youhui" helplessly continued to explain, "Actually, the Spirit Realm Fish was only recently discovered, and the stock was already tight. Players with sufficiently high fishing levels need to work for a long time to obtain only a very small number."

"We've been recruiting top fishing players from all zones, but players who specialize in leveling up their fishing skills are already scarce, and the supply can't keep up with the demand."

Zhang Mingzhen asked with some doubt, "Since it's so difficult to obtain, how was it discovered in the first place?"

"It was caught by chance in a hot spring by a fishing fanatic named 'Never Return Empty' from our guild, who was trying out different waters in various lakes and oceans."

"He usually casts his line whenever he sees water, and all he catches are ordinary fish. Who would have thought that Spirit Seed was hidden in the hot spring?"

He reported it to the guild immediately, and it was classified as confidential.

"For this, we awarded him a substantial reward."

The so-called "big reward" is a promotion of half a grade, early conversion to a permanent position, and transformation from a temporary worker to a formal employee.

Within the system, this is indeed a very significant reward.

Many people spend several years, even more than a decade, trying to pass the exam for a permanent position, but they still end up as temporary workers.

Even if you pass the exam, the position will be located all over the country. It's very, very difficult to pass the exam near your home.

Most of them live far from their hometowns.

In fact, this person paid a heavy price.

In <God's Domain>, players need to explore on their own, accumulating enough proficiency and taking a bit of luck to activate various secondary professions.

For secondary occupations like fishing, you need to spend a lot of time repeatedly casting the line to improve your proficiency.

Most players race against time to level up, and very few are willing to persevere until their secondary profession is activated.

Players like "Never Go Fishless" who are so dedicated to fishing are extremely rare.

If it weren't for the slight experience bonus from fishing, he would have been kicked out of the Legion Guild long ago—after all, guilds have entry requirements.

However, his status is no longer what it used to be.

With the existence of the "Spirit Realm Fish" now revealed, it's likely that all the major guilds are searching for fishing masters, and he will basically become a casual player that the guilds will support.

"Because the fish species was discovered in a hot spring, it also needs to be eaten in the hot spring, which takes exactly one hour."

"We can pass on our skills while we eat fish, what do you think?"

Zhang Mingzhen thought for a moment, then nodded. "Okay."

"Let's try it once today."

"I don't yet know exactly how much experience the Spirit Realm Fish provides. If the effect is suitable, I can cooperate with you—after all, transferring power can also give me an hour of rest."

He certainly wouldn't suffer a loss.

If the experience provided isn't enough to cover the hour he loses, he naturally won't do it.

Hearing this, Qin Xiao felt somewhat helpless.

People these days are too refined.

But who can be blamed for this?

Honest people suffer too much!

"Let's head straight to the hot springs then. It'll be a good opportunity for you to see how Yongbu's team fishes."

"OK."

Guided by Qin Xiao Youhui, the two soon arrived at an open-air hot spring in the southeastern suburbs of Fragrant Cloud City.

Many players have already gathered here, some leisurely fishing, others soaking in the misty spring water.

"Are they really soaking in the water?"

"Does it have any special effects?"

Seeing some players submerged underwater as if they were truly soaking in a hot spring, Zhang Mingzhen couldn't help but wonder about the purpose of doing so.

"Everyone has discovered that consuming spirit fish underwater provides a slightly higher experience bonus."

"Those currently soaking in the water are all members of our guild who are among the highest in rank and combat strength; they are already qualified to enjoy the Spirit Realm Fish."

"Please come with me, I'll introduce you to some friends who are professional anglers."

Following "Qin Xiao Youhui," Zhang Mingzhen then saw several players holding fishing rods standing beside a spring.

What makes them special is that although their rank isn't particularly high, their attire is quite complete—not combat gear, but a full set of fishing gear:

It is fully equipped with a straw hat, fish basket, water bucket, fishing rod, chair, and other items.

Moreover, the quality is quite high.

"Never Go Fishless! How was your catch today? You'd better hurry up and not slack off; the whole association is waiting for the fish!"

The man called "Never Go Fishless" didn't even look up. "How many times have I told you not to call me by my full name!"

"Don't you understand that fishing involves some kind of metaphysics?"

"Today's targets have been met. No one slacked off; it's just that a few anglers weren't skilled enough and were a bit slow."

"That's good." Qin Xiao Youhui. "Let me introduce you, this is the great master Chongxing."

"If nothing unexpected happens, he'll come to collect the fish from you in the next few days. Make a note of that."

Upon hearing Chongxing's name, Never Go Fishless finally looked up, exclaiming in surprise, "Chongxing? It really is you!"

"I never expected that Chongxing would want to eat the fish I caught, haha! Don't worry, Master, I'll cover the fish for the next few days!"

Seeing his eagerness, Qin Xiao Youhui actions and had to remind him, "Fish are guild assets, kid, don't just give them away randomly. This is a legitimate transaction!"

"I will check the quantity at any time; if it's missing, you will be held responsible."

"I'm giving away my own personal stash! The guild can't interfere!" Never Go Fishless wasn't afraid at all.

He knew he was at a huge disadvantage.

But there's no other way; my family, children, and wife are all involved in the system.

What can he do?

Asking for the moon like a lion?

Putting those above in a difficult position, and going against the system?

Isn't this courting death?

Chongxing could feed himself without worrying about the rest of the family, but he couldn't do that.

Therefore, they can only find outlets for their anger in small places.

These casual players are in high demand now, and several guilds have already secretly contacted them to poach them. They can finally hold their heads high for once.

He was also thinking about changing jobs; he could switch within the system, but the cost would be quite high.

That depends on what price the big shots in other places are willing to offer.

"No need, I've already made a deal with your guild."

"Keep your Spirit Realm Fish; you should be able to sell it for a good price now."

Although Zhang Mingzhen was unsure of the exact market price, items that could increase experience were never cheap.

Moreover, the Spirit Realm Fish has only just been discovered, and players with insufficient fishing skills have no way to catch it, so it's understandable that the market is tight.

Qin Xiao Youhui to try it out, said, "If you have no objections, let's test the effects of the power transfer and the Spirit Realm Fish now!"

Thinking about the difference in levels between the two, he realized he could probably gain a lot of experience, and he felt a surge of excitement.

"Good."

After receiving the Spirit Realm Fish from the "Qin Xiao Youhui" trade, Zhang Mingzhen used it and found that his experience points did indeed begin to jump continuously.

After noting down his current experience points, Zhang Mingzhen activated the skill transfer ability and selected the other person from his friend list. As long as their level met the requirements, he could transfer his skills.

For the next hour, Qin Xiao Youhui as if he were in a dream.

He had never seen his experience bar rise so rapidly, advancing almost visibly, even in the early stages when his level was still low.

Qin Xiao wasn't the only one who felt happy but regretful.

Zhang Mingzhen also thought it was good—the experience points gained per second were almost the same as when fighting monsters using Double Experience Pill.

The advantage is that you can farm resources while the game is running, which is much easier than manually fighting monsters.

Moreover, he also has a "Flower Spirit" clone fighting outside, so his daily experience gain speed remains the same, but he has an extra hour of rest time.

It seems we'll have to keep eating this spirit fish.

In the future, whoever supplies the fish will receive the power, which will save a lot of Gold Coin.

Of course, it cannot pose a threat to one's own status.

The transfer of skills concluded smoothly in an atmosphere of mutual satisfaction.

Zhang Mingzhen gained a period of rest, but his experience did not suffer.

Qin Xiao Youhui, however, brought him even more astonishing benefits.

In just one hour, he surpassed the top players on the leaderboard, jumping to second place on the experience leaderboard and leveling up directly from level 41 to level 42.

The changes in the rankings are not only being noticed by them.

Players from other guilds also kept a close eye on the rankings, and as soon as they noticed any changes in the rankings, they immediately relayed the news back to their respective guilds.

Inside the Dragon Diagram Guild, a member shouted urgently, "Guild Leader! Is the Guild Leader there? Your ranking on the experience leaderboard has been surpassed!"

"Just now, Qin Xiao Youhui surpassing you!"

This member wouldn't dare say it unless he personally witnessed the other party surpassing "Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven" and "Hero War Sky" in succession.

"How could that be! Are you seeing things?"

Despite his verbal skepticism, Dragon Diagram Jinghe's gaze involuntarily drifted to the leaderboard—his own guild leader's ranking had indeed been replaced.

"How on earth did they do that?!" he exclaimed in shock.

The president has devoted almost all his time to wilderness training, so how could he be so easily surpassed, and even repeatedly overtaken?

To surpass their president, "Qin Xiao Youhui" would have to defeat two powerful figures in succession.

"Could it be that he received a transmission of experience? Only this method could allow for such rapid improvement."

"Even when it comes to skill transfer, I've never seen such speed before," a guild member murmured, staring at the rankings.

"It seems this is the only explanation."

"He probably got 'Chongxing' to help."

"A difference of more than ten levels, truly extraordinary."

"Report this to the Chairman immediately!" Dragon Han guessed.

Not only did the Dragon Diagram Guild notice the anomaly, but the leaders of the other two guilds that had been surpassed also noticed the strange upgrade trajectory of "Qin Xiao Youhui".

"They probably offered a price that was enough to sway 'Chongxing' in exchange for this inheritance."

Have their recent movements been investigated?

As the first to be surpassed, "Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven" had already ordered its spies planted in the "Legion Guild" to conduct an investigation.

"Just received word—they made a deal using the 'Spirit Realm Fish' and 'Chongxing'!"

Imperial Dynasty Defies Heaven suddenly realized, "As expected, only a treasure of this caliber is needed."

"I didn't expect them to be willing to spend so much. It really proves the old saying, 'You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub.'"

"His spirit is truly extraordinary."

The players from the War Alliance Guild gathered together, all taken aback to see their guild leader's ranking plummet.

This rate of ascent is so fast that even a rocket probably couldn't catch up.

"Boss, you've been working almost day and night, how come you've been left so far behind? Could someone have done something to sabotage you?"

War Sky said helplessly, "Someone must be cheating."

Watching his ranking leap past three people like a shooting star, reaching the second place, Qin Xiao Youhui but deeply admire the decision made by those above.

At first, he thought it was too early to use the Spirit Realm Fish as a bargaining chip, but the results were unexpectedly amazing!

Over the next two days, Zhang Mingzhen continued to pass on the "Qin Xiao Youhui" technique, causing him to advance three levels in three days!

He broke through from level 41 to level 44, completing a remarkable leap in advancement!

Other guilds that were initially observing could no longer hold back.

If this kind of inheritance is allowed to continue, our guild's advantages will be completely lost!

"Chongxing, our guild also wishes to trade with you."

"I would exchange two Spirit Realm Fish for ten days of continuous inheritance."

The Spirit Realm Fish is not unique to the "Legion Guild".

Since the treasure appeared, all the major guilds have been training their own fishing experts.

Although their inventory was not plentiful, they couldn't afford to be frugal at this moment—if they hesitated any longer, their hard-earned advantage in terms of rank would be lost!

At the same time, several other guilds came to negotiate the deal, and their terms were generally more favorable than those of the "Legion Guild".

Clearly, they had Detection the details of the previous transaction, and thus cautiously increased their stakes.

However, Zhang Mingzhen did not accept any individual requests.

These guilds all demand exclusive, uninterrupted service of passing on their skills, but he doesn't have the time to do so every day.

My level is about to break through sixty, and I still need to conquer dungeons and advance quests. I really don't want to add any more fixed burdens.

Ultimately, he maintained a trading model similar to that of the "Legion Guild": the transfer time was random, depending on the guild's chance.

"Master, I heard you've created inheritance items for all the guild leaders?"

"Please reserve one day for me too! With the difference in our levels, I'm afraid I can rise to the top!" "Utterly Empty" had heard the news from somewhere and also bought "Spirit Realm Fish" and "Power Transmission Pill" at a high price to come and seek the inheritance.

"My schedule for the next month is already full."

"With your level, you might as well seek help from other experts on the leaderboard; you'll gain just as much experience."

"I am about to upgrade, and I have no energy left to pass on this legacy."