Chapter 88: You Have Grown Up
In the next half day, several people were immersed in Shattered Rock Ridge. Due to the presence of nine people, the experience was divided and there wasn’t much left.
To improve leveling efficiency, Zane and Starry each took a team.
The rock monsters here had extremely high magic defense, but their heavy bodies made them susceptible to fire damage.
Nangong stated that both of the priestesses were trustworthy.
Zane then transformed without worry.
As expected, they were startled, and Zane skillfully explained that it was a hidden skill.
Then, under Alna’s transformation, Zimei picked her up.
“Up high!”
“So dizzy! Put me down!”
Reluctantly, Zimei set down the doll she was holding.
Thus, Zane, Chuxue, Jiangxia, Nangong, and Cute Orange formed one group.
On the other side, Starry, Traveler, Wencheng, and Zimei formed another group.
Chuxue’s gear strength exceeded Zane’s expectations, wearing a full set of Black Iron Equipment ranging from level 11 to 15.
Compared to the lack of equipment a few days ago, there were now quite a few Black Iron items available on the market, though they generally had very ordinary attributes. Having one special trait was already worth celebrating.
Good equipment was usually for personal use, or was snatched up by tycoons early on.
The auction house’s setting allowed ID hiding, but some bidders could not afford to wait for the auction time, so buyers could send emails to sellers requesting to take items down for private transactions.
Zane had sensed this since playing online games before, but he never expected that Chuxue was such a wealthy girl!
Of course, he didn’t have any other thoughts; just a sigh of how nice it would be to have money, and wishing for a rich girl to support him.
Although the online relationship was good, it was best not to involve reality.
No wonder these guys were leveling up so quickly; it turned out to be Chuxue leading them.
…
By noon, everyone’s experience had increased significantly. Chuxue was already halfway to level 19 and decided to eat before continuing to level.
He called out to Brother Shiu.
Standing at the staircase, he suddenly said, “Achen, I kicked that priest out.”
“Ah?”
Brother Shiu shook his head. “This person was too picky; not suitable for our team.”
“You don’t blame me for offending a high-level priest, do you?”
“Of course not, you did the right thing. Being overly picky isn’t good for everyone; it was fine to kick them out.” Zane said nonchalantly.
“As for the priest, don’t worry; we’ll have two high-level priestesses with us soon!”
“What?” This time it was Brother Shiu’s turn to be confused.
“My friends found them. After practicing leveling for a morning, they seemed quite lively and fun.” Zane explained, “And I also learned a healing skill, so maybe I can handle a third healer!”
“…”
…
Over the course of the morning, they collected over 400 Spirit Stones, handing the materials to Cute Orange. Now she was the only level three alchemist here, and having new potions would give them more confidence in the new dungeon.
The Blood Reviving Potion sustained a 5% healing, while the Calming Pill provided an instant 7% health recovery; there was a critical difference between the two. (Previously, in practical descriptions of the Blood Reviving Potion, I mistakenly recorded the effect of the Calming Pill; my apologies… corrections start from here.)
Time flew by, and after dinner in the evening, they played until after 10 PM.
Almost everyone had reached level 20, even Cute Orange was just a bit shy of leveling up, while Brother Shiu and the others reached level 20 after a day of grinding.
Starting from level 20, the required experience surged significantly; otherwise, Zane wouldn’t have been stuck at level 20 and 21 for so long.
On the leaderboard, there were all level 21 players, with the first place being level 22 Fenghuayue.
It was just two days of carrying them, and their leveling speed was excessively fast.
They agreed to gather at 8:30 AM tomorrow, and now everyone was off to learn skills.
Cute Orange was to switch to Bard first, as previously agreed.
Zane finally remembered something.
It seemed he still hadn’t gone to Alna to learn skills?
Starry was the one who transitioned at level 20, so she should have learned all her skills, but even if he wanted to find her mentor, he couldn’t locate her, as she was so elusive.
Who knows if the Holy Spring Brew could draw him out again.
Speaking of the Holy Spring Brew, the first sip could increase health by 1000 points.
And Starry still had a cup in her bag; should he give it to the main body?
Consuming the Holy Spring Brew would significantly increase chaos levels, which was not good. So Zane planned to keep it in his bag and drink it before logging off.
First, he needed to find Alna!
…
“Nana, don’t you understand the dangers of going out alone!? Your recklessness will only cause trouble for everyone!”
“What girl would wear such ominous bone armor!? Change it now!”
“If I hadn’t run into you today, I wouldn’t have known you’ve snuck out three times already!!”
At the general’s estate, General Aijue stood at the door, chiding Zane endlessly.
How did it come to this?
If you walk by the shore often, you’re bound to get your shoes wet.
Because the previous two infiltrations went too smoothly, Zane had forgotten who the real owner of this mansion was.
Please, don’t go on about it, just let me in!
“General, let’s talk inside… there are so many people watching.” A guard pleaded.
Well said! Being a doorkeeper is too humiliating for you.
But Aijue wasn’t buying it. “So many people watching? If she could help me worry less and remember her lesson, I wouldn’t mind anyone watching!”
“…”
Unknowingly, half an hour had passed, and Aijue showed no signs of stopping.
A lot of onlookers recorded this scene.
Tomorrow, the forum would probably be flooded with titles like ‘Yunshui City’s Secret Plot, Super S-Class Hidden Quest!’ and ‘Why Did the General’s Sister Go Out at Midnight?’
Let me go, big brother… Zane wailed internally.
Now, he was in a dilemma; should he change back? After all, this was in front of the main gate, and the crowd was growing.
Zane looked at the Holy Spring Brew in his bag, sighed; it seemed tonight would be a no-go.
Finally, Aijue seemed to tire a bit, parched and dry.
At this moment, he sensed something was off.
In the air, there was a waft of wine fragrance.
With a strong aura of life, this scent… was from the Holy Spring Brew!
Aijue’s expression changed instantly, “Nana, I’ve misunderstood you, I’m sorry.”
“?” Zane tilted his head in confusion.
“You were brewing wine to gather materials for me, right? And here I was ruthlessly scolding you… as your brother, I’ve been negligent!” He wore a self-reproaching expression.
“…” Although Zane didn’t fully understand the situation, he recognized an opportunity and took out the Holy Spring Brew from his bag.
Tears, uncontrollably, flowed from Aijue’s mouth.
He snatched it away.
“Nana, you’ve grown up; I will no longer restrict your freedom.” Aijue declared solemnly.
Zane just wanted to raise his middle finger, but doing so would affect their sibling bond, so he held back.
