Chief, could I borrow a charger?

Shen Bing watched the two men chattering away on the screen, bored out of his skull.

I don't mind you two buddies getting together, but Plague God, shouldn't you give me my quest reward first? Does this even count as completing the quest?

This is the first quest I've accepted, after all. Surely you ought to give me a little extra.

Fortunately, the Plague God suddenly remembered that there was still an "Immortal" standing beside them—and one he couldn't afford to offend. He hurriedly turned and said, "Reverend, I owe it entirely to your help that I was able to befriend Immortal Friend Ban Shu today. This humble god has nothing else with which to thank you. This pill is my most treasured possession, so please accept it as a gift."

Shen Bing couldn't have asked for more and immediately put it away.

With the gift in hand, a pop-up appeared.

Quest complete. Return to Illusory Void Island now?

"Damn it, do you really think I'm an idiot? I can accept quests in the Plague God Hall too. Why go back to Illusory Void Island—to hook up with someone? Staying here lets me get friendly with two powerful Immortals. Who knows when another random quest might trigger?"

Having been fooled once already, Shen Bing clicked Cancel.

Another pop-up appeared.

Five quests completed. System Upgrade requirements met. Upgrade now?

"Upgrade!"

Warning: the Upgrade process must be performed on Illusory Void Island. Please return to Illusory Void Island as soon as possible.

An inexplicable fury instantly flared inside Shen Bing. He had a hearty "motherfucker" on the tip of his tongue.

You even have to be picky about where you Upgrade? Is Illusory Void Island better than here?

*You said you wanted to pick a place,