T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World

"What should we do?" Zhong Zemo asked. "Should we try our luck on the 9th floor again? Maybe we can pass it on the first try this time?"

The boundary between the virtual and the real world isn't so optimistic. If they encounter that hateful rabbit again, even with their equipment shattered, they'll be fighting monsters naked.

Jiang Heyi took out the power of attorney with only ten days left to expire and glanced at it.

Now, it seems like it's time to go to the Great Snow Mountain.

Chapter 134 Borrowing Money from NPCs

Having spent a long time in the underground temple of the Clarity, the boundary between the virtual and real worlds returned to the capital of Anna and found that there were already quite a few players there.

Their initial tutorial on how to navigate the Wind Pod City – the capital of Anna was very successful.

Even though the overall strength of players is much stronger than when the server opened, players still prefer this route, which was practiced at the boundary between virtual and real and optimized by the Orange Sky Strategy Team, in order to maintain stability.

Many players also choose Fragrant Breeze City, a large city-state with carriage flights, as their base to explore the surrounding areas.

Fragrant Breeze, Wind Pod, and Anna Royal Capital are currently the public world bubbles where players are actively active at the Wind Pod spawn point, and the ranking by number of players is roughly as follows.

The old noble families of the Ana Empire, such as Narum, were indeed stingy.

The letter of commission clearly states that the commission only begins upon arriving in the city of Seon near the Screamer Snow Mountain and meeting the local representatives of nobles such as Narum.

In other words, they would not cover the travel expenses.

The investigation was about their own family's shady smuggling activities, and the target was valuable smuggled goods of unknown value. As a result, they even tried to save money on the travel expenses for their departure.

If the adventure team commissioned during the trip encounters an accident and cannot return, all expenses will be waived. Nobles really know how to make money.

However, if you really want to be honest, they are indeed very wealthy.

【Star Sand】, a "circulating currency" that has not yet been produced in the game, is given away just like that, and in one go, 10 of them are given away.

One pill is enough to make Mint Mom beam with joy, two pills will probably make her drool with delight, and three or four pills will likely have an effect comparable to counterfeit alcohol.

It's hard to imagine what else a greedy mint could be used for besides its monetary value.

During this Stars' Proof offline event, upon meeting Chen Shaoyu and other Chinese server operators, Jiang Heyi had to ask, "Who made the decision on this design?"

The acquisition of Stardust is extremely difficult, forcing players to use the magic stones from Enchanted Gems as a general equivalent for trading, or simply barter, thus creating a new trading system in the game world.

In just over a month, the system has gradually matured, and players on various servers have adapted to it and chosen to accept it.

"What? It costs 14 purple materials to get to Sai'ang City?" the person in the quilt exclaimed. "This is robbery! We only spent 1 purple material to get here from Xiangfeng City."

She glanced at the map of the empire's territory from under the covers. She admitted that Cyon in the far north was quite far away, and she was mentally prepared to spend 6 to 7 materials. The super double was beyond her expectations.

The receptionist at the car dealership in Wangdu was very polite; she explained the problem with a smile.

“Ceon is located on the border of the empire, far away and with a harsh climate. It needs to be equipped with a mount with outstanding physique and excellent stamina. Only flying mounts with excellent bloodlines can meet these requirements at the same time.”

"Secondly, there are relatively few customers returning from the Sai'ang direction, so our carriages will most likely stay near Sai'ang for a while. During this period, the care of the mounts and the maintenance of the carriages also need to be taken into account."

A few days ago, 14 purple materials would have been easy to obtain, but now, everyone in the Virtual-Real Boundary team can only gather 5.

Left with no other option, Jiang Heyi had to seek help.

"Nine purple materials?" [Crimson Music Box] hesitated. "After we donated them, we spent all our resources on the temple raid. Now the entire guild has no resources left."

[Ready to eat after opening]: "What a coincidence, we're also out of ammunition and food, we don't even have the tickets to the eighth floor anymore."

【A Dream of Yellow Millet】: "Hahaha, the comical tree has officially stopped operating today as well."

The four guilds that will represent the Chinese server in the competition will not be able to collect enough purple materials without selling equipment.

Looking at the entire Proof of the Stars, this is also extremely explosive.

Jiang Heyi briefly explained the situation encountered at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds on the ninth floor.

It involves a polyhedron on the ninth layer, and there's quite a lot of information involved.

The chosen ones of Khorne were stunned. They thought the ninth level would be a breeze, and they had already opened champagne, waiting to enjoy themselves on the ninth level after passing the eighth. But now they were told that a perverted polyhedron and doll were waiting for them.

"The boundary between reality and illusion at the Temple of the Clarity, T0, led all servers for over a month, only to have its last little treasure trove destroyed by a single punch from a puppet, forcing it to flee in disarray. Do you think this news story is sensational enough?" [Lafrecia] joked.

"Congratulations, you've grasped part of the essence."

Everyone was broke, and they were all in a dilemma.

Should I go back to the guild again and borrow some more of Mint's stock?

Jiang Heyi had a flash of inspiration.

"If you can't find someone to borrow from, you can ask an NPC."

The jailer also had a sudden inspiration: "I understand what you mean, it's time to rob them."

No, no, no, that's not what Jiang Heyi meant at all.

As expected of the guy who could loot the nun's equipment as soon as he entered the game, his definition of "borrowing" in Proof of the Stars is completely different from everyone else's.

"Garcia."

Upon hearing the name, everyone instantly understood.

After showcasing several high-quality finished weapons, the workshop gained a great reputation, and coupled with its already low crafting costs, it suddenly became a bustling place with customers.

Last time I visited, there were people queuing outside the workshop. This time, Garcia had put up a sign that reservations were suspended and that he would not be accepting any more commissions for a while, which shows how popular it is.

"We really can't take any more orders at the moment, please..."

After repeated knocking, Garcia still didn't appear, but instead delivered a word of rejection.

He was covered in sweat, and the moment he pushed open the door, he sweated even more.

"Uh, you..."

Little Garcia quickly looked around and, seeing no one except Jiang Heyi, hurriedly followed and called out to his father.

Garcia, whose forging had been interrupted once again, was about to get angry, but when he saw Jiang Heyi, his anger vanished.

He no longer needed his son to serve tea; he personally served Jiang Heyi tea with his still trembling hands after the forging process.

Two visits, two big orders, rebuilt their reputation in Anna. Apart from being mysterious and their origins unknown, they were truly a blessing in disguise.

“This time, I’m not here to forge anything.” Jiang Heyi took a sip of tea expressionlessly. “Take me to where you store your forging materials.”

The commanding tone didn't make Garcia uncomfortable, but it did leave him puzzled.

Walking through the warehouse, Jiang Heyi confirmed, based on the labels, which portion of the profits Garcia had reserved for him.

With a stern face, he selected 10 purple materials that met the transaction requirements and put them into his backpack.

Garcia and his son watched the whole thing, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Just passing by, I don't have any materials for trading, can I borrow some?"

Jiang Heyi spoke calmly.

Garcia immediately realized: "Are 10 copies enough? Do you need to borrow more... oh no, please don't say borrow, just some materials, I can give them to you."

Jiang Heyi didn't stand on ceremony and left without lingering, leaving Garcia and his son, who were still somewhat bewildered, staring at each other in disbelief.

"Father, what's wrong with him?"

“He probably didn’t have any suitable currency on him, so it was just a convenient trip.” Garcia pondered for a moment and came to a conclusion. “After all, he’s a big shot who can defeat the Slime King. It’s normal for someone like that not to carry any trivial items.”

Although the Grand Craftsman holds a high position, he is still no match for an eighth-tier mage.

Garcia had seen many arrogant and haughty great magicians, but it was rare to see a group that was both young and not too arrogant. He was full of praise.

The adventurous people who travel high and low even used the word "borrow".

They looked for themselves first, not others.

What an honor!

Meanwhile, Jiang Heyi, who had joined the others, showed off what he had borrowed, drawing gasps of amazement from everyone.

That really works!

The two commissions earned Garcia's complete trust in them, and that trust proved to be worthwhile.

Jiang Heyi's air of superiority was certified by Mint; in the eyes of most people in Anna, this was the proper demeanor of a high-level mage.

Although most Anar people never see a high-level mage and have no way of interacting with them, that's how the people feel.

With the travel expenses paid, the boundary between the virtual and real worlds was finally cleared for departure.

The caravan did not deceive them; the mounts they sent were winged horses with dragon bloodlines, their bodies covered in mottled dragon scales that clearly crossed the line between subspecies and bloodlines. They were the kind of fine cavalry that would be conscripted into the army during wartime.

Similar to their first time traveling on a Pegasus in Fragrant Wind City, the group initially enjoyed leaning against the window and admiring the land rushing past.

As time went by, everyone fell into a deep sleep in the carriage.

They were awakened by rhythmic tapping sounds coming from outside the carriage.

"This is the Monster Tamer of Cyon Auto Shop, esteemed guests. Can you hear me?"

Still half asleep, Jiang Heyi turned the handle, and the carriage door slowly opened. The whistling wind rushed into the warm carriage, which was enhanced by a magic array, instantly waking everyone up.

The Ana Empire is in the sweltering heat of summer, with the capital city feeling around 30 degrees Celsius, while in Saion it's only around 14 degrees, or even lower.

Stepping out of the carriage, one is greeted by all sorts of monster mounts, with tamers beside them massaging or feeding them.

This is the car dealership's "airport" located in the suburbs.

Flying mounts are not allowed in the city-state, and this rule is still strictly enforced here; they must complete the final leg of the journey on foot.

The city of Sai'on, standing in the harsh land, is very large and is the most densely populated city in the far north.

What you see is a completely different architectural experience from the bustling and noisy capital.

The gray-white brick walls, somewhat darker than the distant, undulating snow-capped mountains, resemble a suit of armor—cold and hard, devoid of warmth and life.

Located in a plain area where snow-capped mountains connect, Sai'ang is like a silent guardian in armor, protecting the peace of the snow-capped mountains, giving people a sense of silence and weight.

It stands here quietly, and anyone who enters facing the main gate will see the phantom of the majestic snow-capped mountain behind it.

Compared to him, the countless lives of the city of Cyon are as insignificant as snowflakes.

However, from this perspective, it overlaps with Saion, with each containing elements of the other.

The third Lord of the Anna Empire, Saion, used a cold stone deep in the snow-capped mountains as a monument, on which was inscribed a single line of text.

"It is there. Revere it, revere them, revere us."

When you didn't expect me to update at this time, it was a kind of "procrastination."

Chapter 135 The Demon in the Snow Mountain

Holding Narum's letter of authorization, the virtual and real boundaries smoothly entered the Narum family's manor in Saion as a guest.

Thanks to the magical barrier in operation, isolating the inside from the outside, the manor is always kept at a warm and comfortable temperature.

The architecture of this manor is 9% similar to Narum's residence in the capital. Various plants that are not adapted to the local climate of Saion grow lushly, and the huge courtyard has been transformed into a sea of ​​flowers.

All of this was done so that Narum, who occasionally visited this place, would feel as if he were in the royal capital.

Setting up a large-scale magic array covering the entire manor requires resources that would make newly promoted nobles gasp, but for an old noble family like Narum, whose ancestors followed the twin emperors into the Central Plains when the nation was founded, it is just a drop in the ocean.

Since the pre-mission phase didn't seem like it would involve any unexpected situations, the boundary between the virtual and real worlds didn't refuse Mint's request to follow her to Cyon City.

She had foreseen the extravagance of this place, and as she passed by the crowd, she muttered to herself, "If we bury some good magic potions here, we'll definitely be able to create some really beautiful fireworks."

As night fell, a buffet was being held in the mansion's dining room.

Narum showed a certain degree of generosity to adventurers willing to travel thousands of miles to Cyon, offering them unlimited delicacies, wild game, seafood, and local products.

The boundary between reality and illusion arrived just in time; it was mealtime, so there was no need to wait, and we could start eating right away.

With the mindset of "eating the rich into poverty," Mint devoured all sorts of expensive ingredients with a wicked and unscrupulous manner.

"It's delicious, but I feel it would taste even better if it were made with squid."

He was putting food on his plate when he heard this, and Zhong Zemo's lips curled up so wide he could barely contain himself.

Jiang Heyi observed the scene and saw that there were about 80 to 100 people. The typical adventurer team consists of 6 to 7 people. The allure of the Star Sands is too great, and they have quite a few competitors.

"Alright, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Cyon and to Narum Manor."

His voice was powerful and resonant, vigorous and resolute.

Following the sound, a middle-aged man dressed in a black and white suit, with a beard and a lion-like appearance, slowly walked to the front of the restaurant.