Chapter 167
I picked it up and saw several text messages flashing before my eyes.
[Dear Mr. Shen Xing, your Pioneer account level has been upgraded to 'Platinum Member'. All items purchased on the trading platform will be free of transaction fees, and you will enjoy the fastest matching mechanism when consigning items.]
[Dear Mr. Shen Xing, your consigned advanced treasure has been successfully matched. The matched items are: Orc Totem and Torn Demon Wings.]
[Your delivery is being arranged. Estimated delivery time: 25 minutes...]
"Huh... Platinum-level access!?"
Shen Xing instantly snapped back to reality, surprise flashing in his eyes.
He had seen a similar description on the forum before; the Pioneer accounts were also divided into different levels.
Enjoy different privileges based on your cumulative spending.
Those with accumulated consumption of 0 to 1 million contribution points are considered Common Member, with no special benefits. Transaction fees are the normal 3%, and matching speed is also within the normal range.
Members with 1 million to 10 million contribution points are Silver Member, who can enjoy a certain amount of transaction fee reduction each year, as well as 5 expedited matching services.
Members with 10 million to 50 million contribution points are Gold Member, whose transaction fees are permanently halved to 1.5%, who have higher matching priority, and who receive dedicated assistance when traveling to major cities to conduct business.
Once you accumulate over 50 million points in spending, you'll be upgraded to Platinum Member, enjoying waived transaction fees and the highest priority in matchmaking.
In addition, there are holiday gifts, the fastest delivery, interest-free credit, and various other privileges.
Above that, there are Diamond Member have accumulated over 100 million points in spending, and the legendary Black Diamond Member who are only qualified for by lords at the Master Rank or above.
Note that the cumulative consumption here refers to contribution points, not Heavenly Star Coin.
The exchange rate is 1 contribution point = 1000 yuan!
This is equivalent to a Platinum Member account, requiring accumulated spending of over 50 billion.
There are very few of them in the entire world.
Chapter 128: Trading Souls, Large-Scale Procurement!
Shen Xing looked at the gleaming platinum logo on his account and felt a surge of excitement.
He understood that this upgrade was likely a special reward from the Jiangcheng authorities for securing first place on the leaderboard.
"That's good. I was just about to buy a large batch of materials; it will save me a lot of money."
Shen Xing thought with satisfaction.
In addition, he also noticed the following information.
Delivery time has been reduced from 30 minutes to 25 minutes.
It's unclear whether it's due to the Platinum Member privileges or the arrival of an era where everyone can achieve Transcendent feats, but this has further compressed the delivery drivers' time.
"Since I have some time now, let's go to the Pioneer Association."
"See what price that Boss Soul can fetch, then purchase some materials to forge the Hell War Chariot, and also the [Advanced Blacksmith's Manual] that Logan mentioned."
Shen Xing made a plan in his mind, then nimbly got out of bed.
I left the bedroom and went to the spacious bathroom, where I quickly washed up.
Next, he went to the restaurant to get his three meals for the day...
However, looking at the Moonlight Bread in his hand, which smelled so tempting and looked delicious, he found it hard to swallow.
This stuff tastes good, but even the best food gets boring after a few days of eating it in a row.
Moreover, he hadn't eaten any other food during this period, and his brain was instinctively rejecting it.
"Never mind, I'll just order some takeout to treat myself later."
"And we need to get some new food supplies back in the territory as soon as possible."
"Those soldiers and workers have been eating bread for so many days in a row; although they don't say it, I guess they're almost sick of it."
"In addition, the previously envisioned orc cannon fodder strategy also requires consuming a large amount of food to recruit orcs."
"After this event is over, I'll explore the surrounding area and add more food varieties to the territory."
As Shen Xing planned his future development in his mind, he finished the milk in his glass.
Then, they pushed the wheelchair to the spacious front yard.
"Fried Chicken."
He murmured it softly.
The Flower of Mist in his hand began to slowly rotate, spewing out a large amount of gray mist.
As the fog dissipated, a raptor with a wingspan of seven or eight meters, feathers gleaming coldly, and four powerful legs suddenly appeared.
"Ee-li?"
The Fried Chicken tilted its head, its bright yellow eyes scanning the yard with an eager gleam.
This wasn't the first time Shen Xing had summoned this bird into the real world.
It seemed to prefer this place to the misty, dark Land of Mist.
Shen Xing planned to have Fried Chicken take him to the Player Association.
Anyway, the "Pioneer Management Regulations" have been changed, so it's not illegal to wander around the streets with your unit.
Of course, he also knew that he had just taken the top spot on the leaderboard, and there were probably many eyes on him.
But based on the previous situation, he should be safe in Jiangcheng.
Shen Xing made the Fried Chicken lie down, then pushed the wheelchair along its left wing, slowly sliding it onto its broad back.
After settling in and holding on tight, he gently patted the armrest.
"Take off."
With a flap of its wings, the Fried Chicken shot into the sky like a dark golden lightning bolt, instantly reaching a height of hundreds of meters.
The villa area beneath my feet shrank rapidly in my field of vision, soon becoming a cube the size of a matchbox.
I received a text message on my phone after flying a short distance.
[Pioneer Shen Xing detected, currently carrying Transcendent being at high altitude. Please maintain an altitude of 500-1000 meters. The maximum speed within urban areas is 70 km/h. Please obey air traffic regulations and proceed with caution.]
"Huh? There are also altitude and speed limits."
Shen Xing chuckled, then complained, "As times progress, will we need a pilot's license to even drive?"
He smiled, then turned off his phone and looked ahead again.
At this moment, buildings appeared and disappeared in the rain, and the entire city seemed to be shrouded in mist.
Several kilometers away, you can see the iconic Times Building in the city center.
"Fried Chicken, fly to the left front, control your speed," Shen Xing ordered.
"Chirp!"
The Hippogryph obediently responded, then changed direction and flew towards the city center.
On the way, Shen Xing saw huge shadows moving through the rain in the distance.
Clearly, these were Pioneer who possessed flying units.
Shen Xing even saw a flock of enormous hump-shaped birds slowly moving through the clouds.
Each giant bird has two steel cables hanging from its back, with standard shipping containers suspended below, as it flies steadily toward the distant port.
"Times have really changed; even military personnel have become part of the workforce."
"As more and more lords enter the Land of Mist, more and more positions will be filled, and it's estimated that humans won't be needed to do any work at all."
"However... the fog invasions are becoming more and more frequent, Blue Star's environment is changing every day."
Who can say for sure what will happen in the end?
Shen Xing thought to himself with a sigh, then continued to control the Fried Chicken as it flew.
The city center is not far from where he lives, only four or five kilometers as the crow flies.
At its current speed of 300-400 kilometers per hour, Fried Chicken can arrive in less than half a minute.
Of course, that's a serious speeding violation.
As a model citizen, Shen Xing kept the Fried Chicken at a speed of 60 to 70 kilometers per hour.
A few minutes later, the Hippogryph gently flapped its wings and landed steadily in the open-air parking lot.
Shen Xing severed the mental link, sent it back to the Land of Mist, and returned to his wheelchair.
"Having a flight unit is so convenient; it saves on taxi fares and parking fees."
Shen Xing smiled, then pushed the wheelchair to the front door.
With a "beep," the door opened automatically, and he slid in without any hindrance.
"Whoosh..."
As soon as I entered, I was greeted by a cacophony of noise and chatter.
The Pioneer Association was still bustling with activity today.
The area has become even more lively recently due to the surge in the number of Pioneer.
The sofas and chairs in the lobby were already full of people, and there were long queues at the service windows.
The players gathered in small groups, making it look like a market.
Furthermore, some people would squat at the main entrance, grabbing any player who came in and asking if they wanted to team up to do bounty quests together.
Shen Xing was also invited, but he politely declined.
Then, he turned left and right among the group of players, passed through the living room, and entered the elevator lobby.
There were no major setbacks along the way, and no one recognized him.
Although Shen Xing won first place globally this time.
But everyone only knows the name; very few people have actually seen the person in person.
Few people would guess that this young man in a wheelchair is the most talked-about Shen Xing.
Therefore, he took the elevator without any hindrance and arrived at the third-floor trading area.
The trading area was bustling with activity and lively atmosphere today.
Looking around, there are at least several hundred stalls, several times more than before.
Many players were gathered in front of each booth.
Judging from the expressions on these people's faces, those who set up stalls must be seasoned veterans, their faces exuding confidence and composure.
The players standing in front of the booths, with the bewilderment and innocence typical of newcomers, felt curious and lost about everything in front of them.