"Buzz."
Accompanied by a buzzing sound, the Fragrant Flower Array slowly dissipated, and Ji Dongfeng also exited his cultivation state.
"My cultivation has reached 175... If it weren't for the White Wolf delaying me a bit, I could have gotten more. I'll continue hunting Wild Wolves, then return to Newbie Village. By then, I should be able to complete the second hidden quest."
The next moment, Ji Dongfeng began to wander around the outskirts of Wild Wolf Forest. Since there were no other players competing, Ji Dongfeng's efficiency in killing monsters was very high. In just over twenty minutes, he completed the quest to kill 100 Wild Wolves. However, the drop rate this time was not very high, only dropping 3 pieces of equipment and 1 medicinal pill. In addition, he also obtained 200 Spirit Stones, each of which could provide 10 points of spiritual energy when crushed.
Qingfeng Ring (1-star Mortal Artifact): A ring found in every household in Qingfeng Village. Like the Qingfeng Necklace, it can be kept as a souvenir. After equipping, attack power increases by 3 points, and strength increases by 1 point. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal.
Wolfskin Boots (2-star Mortal Artifact): Wear them and transform into a wolf. After equipping, agility increases by 2 points. When using movement skills, spiritual power consumption is reduced by 20%. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal.
Wolf Fang Dagger (2-star Mortal Artifact): The white wolf fangs tell a bloody past. After equipping, attack power increases by 10 points, and when attacking an enemy, ignores 10% of their defense. Minimum equipment requirement: Mortal (Fire Spiritual Root).
Earth Spirit Pill (Mortal Grade): After consumption, restores 300 health points and increases defense by 10 points (lasts for 10 minutes).
After equipping the ring and the Wolfskin Boots, Ji Dongfeng began to check the equipment he had not yet obtained.
"As for accessories, I have both rings and a necklace. What's left is... head armor, arm guards, leg guards, and a belt..."
Five minutes later, Ji Dongfeng arrived at the exit of Wild Wolf Forest. As soon as he returned to Qingfeng Plain, more than 20 people surrounded him.
At first, Ji Dongfeng thought it was the Annihilation Guild being forgetful, but upon closer inspection, he found them to be members of the Chuangmeng Guild.
"Something wrong?" Ji Dongfeng asked with a smile. In his previous epoch, he didn't have much interaction with the Chuangmeng Guild. The most memorable thing was when the Chuangmeng Guild's leader, Dream Creation Zero, bid 3 million for a Foundation Establishment Realm serendipity stone, setting a new record for serendipity stones.
Chuangmeng Linke smiled slightly upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping up and down. Seeing Ji Dongfeng's full set of equipment, a hint of greed flashed in his eyes, but this greed was quickly hidden.
"Brother Dongfeng is truly formidable, able to move freely within Wild Wolf Forest, unlike us, who can only contend with wild boars and wild dogs outside. Impressive, impressive!" Chuangmeng Linke said with a smile.
"My time is a bit precious. If you want to make a move, please be quick," Ji Dongfeng said indifferently.
Link was startled at first, then quickly said, "Brother Dongfeng, you've misunderstood. You know that we and Annihilation are sworn enemies. Since you annihilated Annihilation, you are naturally our friend. I'm here to discuss cooperation with a friend."
"Cooperation?"
"That's right, join our Dream Creation! You can name your conditions! Our leader said that with your strength, as long as you join, you can directly serve as a Captain! Above Captain, there are only Vice Leader and Leader."
"You are a Captain?"
"That's right, it's just that my team members are currently scattered across various Newbie Villages, otherwise, I would have several hundred people under me," Link said somewhat proudly.
"Sorry, not interested," Ji Dongfeng pouted.
Link's expression darkened upon hearing this, and he said, "You're not willing to give me this face?"
"We're not familiar, so why should I give you face?"
"If you join Dream Creation, wouldn't we be familiar?"
"If I join, we'll both be Captains. Why should I give you face?"
"You... It's alright, we can discuss you joining us at a later time. I have another matter. I'm willing to buy all the equipment on you for 100,000. Newbie-period equipment depreciates very quickly, and 100,000 is a good number. The epoch can be linked to a bank card, and I can transfer the money directly now." Link took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in his heart.
"What if I don't sell?" Ji Dongfeng said with a smile.
Chuangmeng Linke narrowed his eyes upon hearing this and said, "If you don't sell, then we'll have a different kind of relationship. You've already offended Annihilation. I suggest you don't offend our Dream Creation as well. As far as I know, there are three major guilds in Qingfeng Village right now. If you offend two of them simultaneously, I'm afraid you won't make it to the city."
"There are always people seeking death, but today there are especially many," Ji Dongfeng said somewhat helplessly.
"I know you're powerful, but don't compare us to those Annihilation good-for-nothings!"
As his voice fell, the members of Dream Creation quickly surrounded him. Ji Dongfeng was about to make a move directly when a player named Chuangmeng Xiao You instantly cast a skill on Ji Dongfeng.
"Talent Skill! Path of Slowness!"
"Hmm?" Ji Dongfeng's expression changed slightly, feeling as if he was bound, able to move but at an extremely slow speed.
"Don't struggle, this is my talent. It can slow you down by 90%. Although it only lasts for 30 seconds, it's enough! Captain! He's all yours!" Chuangmeng Xiao You said with a smug smile.
"Dongfeng Po, you have a lot of equipment on you, but don't worry, we'll take our time. For the next while, I'll make you drop your equipment one piece at a time. It's a pity, you've already lost an opportunity that could have changed your life. Everyone! Attack!" Link said with a sneer.
The next moment, all the Dream Creation players simultaneously drew their weapons and launched an attack, but when they saw the numbers popping up above Ji Dongfeng's head, everyone felt their hearts twitch.
"-0! -0! -0! -0!"
"Can't break his defense?!"
"How is that possible! My weapon has 10 points of attack added!"
"Are you f***ing cheating?! My talent allows me to ignore 10% defense! Are you a turtle reborn?!"
For a moment, the Dream Creation members roared in unison, while the onlookers in the distance were also stunned, their faces full of shock.
"Is this even a person?" An old man couldn't help but wail, his words echoing the sentiments of everyone present.
"20 seconds left on the countdown. Can you guys put some effort into it? Didn't you eat?" Ji Dongfeng simply stopped moving, standing with his arms crossed, his face full of impatience.
Link's eyes turned red upon hearing this, then he gritted his teeth and pulled out his magic sword.
"Don't get too smug! What if your defense is high?! In the epoch, magic attacks can ignore most defense! Let's see what you use to block my magic orb attack!" Link roared, then directly unleashed the skill that came with his magic sword.
Under everyone's gaze, a fireball the size of a human head roared and landed on Ji Dongfeng, and a large number floated above Ji Dongfeng's head!
"-0!"
Still unable to break his defense!
As this number appeared, the scene fell into a deathly silence. The members of the Chuangmeng Guild stared at each other, then all turned to Link.
"Captain, are...are we still fighting...?"
"Cough, cough, I said this was a misunderstanding, do you believe me?" Chuangmeng Linke suddenly came to his senses, then looked at Ji Dongfeng with a nervous expression.
"What do you think?" Ji Dongfeng said with a smile.
"Run!" Link heard this and, without any hesitation, turned and ran, clutching his magic sword.
"There are 10 seconds left on the countdown. I'll let you run for a bit," Ji Dongfeng said.
"Making two major guilds so miserable in one day... Dongfeng Po, I have a feeling this guy is going to be famous."
"I doubt it. Don't look at how smug he is now, but he's offended Annihilation and Dream Creation. These two guilds are both among the top 5 in the country. If they get serious, this kid is going to suffer greatly."
As Chuangmeng Linke and the others fled in disarray, the onlookers also began to whisper among themselves, and many even posted Ji Dongfeng's story on the forums.
In the blink of an eye, Ji Dongfeng was released from the restraint.
"Bang!"
"Heavy Step!" "Heavy Step!" "Heavy Step!" "Heavy..."
Under everyone's horrified gazes, Ji Dongfeng continuously used Heavy Step, his entire body like a bouncing cannonball. Almost as soon as one foot landed, he would leap forward again, leaving shallow pits with each step, and quickly caught up to Chuangmeng Linke and the others!
"What the f***?! Macha-style pursuit!"
"Is his spiritual energy free?! How can he be so extravagant?!"
"From now on, I'm willing to call him the Macha Killer!"
"Bang!"
After catching up, Ji Dongfeng didn't hold back and directly started punching them one by one.
"I'll hold him back! Captain, run!" Chuangmeng Xiao You watched as the people beside him fell one by one. Gritting her teeth, she turned around directly, intending to hug Ji Dongfeng.
"Bang!"
However, Ji Dongfeng's punching speed was too fast. Before Xiao You could even extend her hands, Ji Dongfeng's fist had already landed on her face!
"Useless! What did you hold back?!" Link roared when he saw this, his eyes filled with despair.
After a flurry of punches, only Link remained from the Chuangmeng Guild.
"Don't kill me! I can give you many benefits! Anything you want!" Link shouted anxiously. He had finally fully comprehended the basic cultivation method and accumulated enough spiritual energy to break through. If he fell here, since he was the one who initiated the attack, he would lose all his spiritual energy, and his breakthrough progress would be greatly slowed down!
"Bang!"
However, Ji Dongfeng didn't hesitate at all. He directly cleared Link's health bar with one punch and casually picked up the dropped magic sword. This was the only piece of equipment dropped by these members of the Chuangmeng Guild.
Flame Magic Sword (Mortal Artifact 2-star): Is it a sword? Is it a source of fire? After equipping, attack power increases by 10 points, comes with a magic orb skill, can consume 10 spiritual power to release a magic orb with 20 damage, minimum equipment cultivation: Mortal (Fire Spiritual Root).
Putting the magic sword into his backpack, Ji Dongfeng whistled as he headed towards Qingfeng Village. Passersby quickly made way for him.
Arriving at the entrance of Qingfeng Village, Ji Dongfeng was about to turn in his quest when a figure approached him on their own.