With a starting talent that's practically top-tier, even an old man can go against the heavens!

[Trick's Last Wish]: S-Rank Hidden Mission

Mission Description: Go to the main city to investigate the murder of Trick's daughter years ago and find the mastermind behind it.

Mission objective: Locate the mastermind behind this and eliminate them.

Task time limit: No time limit.

Quest Reward: Artifact Necklace [Heart of the Last Wish].

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"An S-rank hidden quest...no clues given..."

Chen Beixuan raised his hand and scratched his hair, feeling a headache coming on.

But then I thought, since the task has no time limit, I might as well accept it first.

Finding clues is like charging a razor.

You can't find it when you need it, but it appears when you don't.

Anyway, there's no loss...

After accepting the task, he took out a skill book from his bag.

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[Enveloped in Black Mist]: Special Skill

Description: Summons dark mist to shroud yourself, concealing your identity; targets of a lower level than yourself cannot obtain your information.

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"A divine skill for killing and stealing treasure!"

Chen Beixuan's eyes lit up immediately.

Learn it now out of respect, you never know when you might need it.

[Ding! You have learned the skill [Black Mist Envelopment]!]

After turning off his backpack, Chen Beixuan found a sandy spot.

Break off a branch and list out the next goals.

First, kill one high-level BOSS every day to improve your attributes and ensure you have enough strength to deal with crises in reality.

Secondly, he should have more contact with the Snow Wolf Guild and build a good relationship. The rule feedback and the appearance of the panel gave him a strange sense of crisis, as the official team might know something.

Third, maintain the lead, smoothly complete the agreement with Lu Ziming, and achieve the small goal.

"OK, the goal is clear."

After erasing the writing on the ground, Chen Beixuan threw away the tree branch and stood up.

Open your friends list and send a private message to Snow Wolf Night Owl.

He closed the list and smiled slightly.

"The bait has been placed; we just need to wait for the fish to bite."

"Let's go out and kill some wild bosses first."

Upon arriving outside the city gate, one finds players everywhere.

The third day after the server opened.

Most players have left the starting village and are busy changing jobs and exploring the map.

Only at this point did a true flourishing of diverse ideas and a vibrant exchange of thoughts take place.

Various professional talents are beginning to show their advantages, and the growth rate will only get faster and faster.

Thinking of this, Chen Beixuan felt smug.

"You are all blooming in a hundred flowers, but I am the only one standing out."

"How...how lonely it is to be invincible~"

But before he could take two steps, two city guards suddenly blocked his way.

Just when he was completely confused and unsure of the situation.

Captain Hughes, clad in armor, reached out and grabbed his shoulder.

"Old Chen, right? We suspect you're involved in an incident. Please come with us."

Chen Beixuan: ? ? ?

What did I do wrong?

"You've mistaken me for someone else..."

His gaze turned slightly cold, and the staff in his hand seemed ready to spring into action.

Hughes keenly observed his subtle movements, and slowly touched the hilt of his sword at his waist with his right hand, his voice low.

"I advise you not to do anything foolish. Just come with us and nothing will happen..."

"...What if I don't leave?"

"If you don't leave, don't blame me for being impolite..."

Hear this.

Chen Beixuan narrowed his eyes and, with a thought, sent out a reconnaissance device.

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Guard Captain Hughes: Level 50 Silver Boss

Health: ? ?

attack:???

defense:???

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"..."

Chen Beixuan remained silent.

Chen Beixuan pondered.

Chen Beixuan surrendered.

"Oh, just kidding, I'll go with you..."

He grinned and decisively gave up resisting.

A level 50 silver boss, why use a cannon to kill mosquitoes?

"Ugh, what did I do wrong?"

He scratched his head, completely bewildered, and followed Hughes into the city...

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[Old Chen: Still worried about not being able to beat the BOSS? This old man now offers BOSS-beating assistance services. Send a message now to book, don't miss this opportunity!]

Night Owl: "..."

The familiar taste and words felt strange.

He called Bone over to analyze the meaning behind Old Chen's words together.

Bone burst out laughing after reading it.

"The old man must be desperate for money, he's even started a proxy betting service."

"...But you know what, I'm actually stuck on the BOSS for my job change quest. There really is a demand for it. What a talent."

Night Owl chuckled twice, then realized the crux of the problem.

"He hasn't contacted me since the token transaction yesterday, which means the old man really doesn't want to join the guild, and he's not just playing hard to get."

"This message came out of nowhere today. It looks like a mass-sent advertisement. They're really greedy."

"So... what do you want to do, Captain?"

Bone's smile faded, and he leaned on his iron sword as he asked.

The owl bit his lip, pondering for a moment.

"Since we have a need, let's make an appointment and give it a try. It'll be a good opportunity to learn more about Old Man Chen, and it won't hurt."

Having made the decision, Night Owl immediately sent out the reservation, fearing that other guilds would beat him to it.

Little did he know that he was the only one who actually received the message.

Old Chen didn't reply. He closed the panel, looked at the bones, and changed the subject.

"How is the Crusader recruitment mission progressing? How many people can be sent?"

"It's all done. Including our core team, there are two squads in total. We're just waiting for the NPC to notify us to set off," Bone reported truthfully.

"Hmm, this mission is perfect for us. Whether we can make a name for ourselves in tomorrow's battle report depends on this!"

The owl nodded with satisfaction.

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The City of Glory, the City Lord's Mansion.

"Lord, the person has been brought."

Hughes knelt and bowed to the back of the chair, but did not receive any orders.

Chen Beixuan, who was slightly behind, took the opportunity to observe the surrounding environment.

The house wasn't big, but it was small yet complete, with everything you needed.

But his first impression of him was...chaotic!

The letters scattered all over the floor and the wine jugs lying everywhere suggested a slovenly owner.

Various swords and weapons were also hanging on the wall, demonstrating the owner's bravery.

He loves to drink, is unconventional, and has a muscular build.

Identification is completed!

Chen Beixuan's lips curled up slightly, as if everything was under control.

"Dangdang!"

The wine jug fell to the ground, and the chair could be seen to have moved noticeably.

Then the chair slowly turned around, revealing a thin figure.

He looked as if he would fall over with a gust of wind, a far cry from the muscular hunk he had imagined.

His face wore an expression of utter despair, ashen and lifeless.

It's as if they might do something irrational at any moment.

Chen Beixuan's eyelids twitched.

"Oops, misjudgment."

Is this the city lord?

Shouldn't the city lord be a tough guy?

What's with this strong sense of contrast? Is that two-meter-tall axe on the wall just for decoration?

The city lord seemed to have just woken up... his eyes were a little dazed.

He raised his hand to wipe away the glistening tears from the corner of his mouth, then rubbed his temples vigorously.

After seeing the scene before him, his expression became even more dejected, and he sighed.

"Sigh, it seems I'll eventually die of exhaustion in this chair..."

“My name is Raki Schwarz. You can call me Raki, or whatever you like, it doesn’t matter…”

"...I ask, you answer; don't lie, lying is pointless..."

"Hmm...have you been to Fengshi Village...?"