Chapter 9 (1/2)

Bet

Zhou Jian entered the 《G.o.ds and Demons》 forum. He found out that several hours earlier, a message came into the European forum. The dream team had been wiped out. Although they had excellent equipments and formidable battling efficiency till they managed to send the BOSS’s health to black, their Guardians were struck by the similar shock wave that the BOSS sent out. Nearby, two Thieves were killed straight away.

Later, as if the BOSS was doped, it turned into a bully and started to wantonly killed in just a blink of an eye.

Although their Hunter’s reaction was fast. But because the skill cast delay, when the Trap was cast, two Clerics were already turned into a pool of blood. Before this, they’d already faced the BOSS which wasn’t weakened by the Pandora’s seal and was barely holding on. Now, with two Clerics dead, there’s basically no hope. Because of the lack of healing, the Guardians also died. As a result, all was wiped out. The last BOSS only had less than a tiny sliver of life. They’re only one step away from success.

The news that the European dream team was annihilated showed that the Chinese Tianzun team’s victory in the Demon’s Nest was hard earned. The players in China were very excited. Although they were not the first person to win in the new dungeon, but this did not stop them from getting excited. After all, they’re all Chinese compatriots.

At the same time, in the 《G.o.ds and Demons》 China’s main forum was a stickied post about the Demon’s Nest secret revelation — interview with Tianzun team that easily broke into million of hits.

Zhou Jian opened this post. He thought the person interviewed should be the Tianzun team captain, Broken Saber, but did not expect to see Small White Rabbit Candy as the interviewee instead.

He thought for a while and also thought it’s normal. Broken Saber seemed to be a low key person. He didn’t like the limelight. And while Small White Rabbit Candy was estimated to be around 16-17 years old. Little girl like this naturally wanted to be in the spotlight.

In the interview video, Small White Rabbit Candy repeated the fight process vividly all over again. She only exaggerated her role in it, but for the rest, everything else was true.

Small White Rabbit Candy naturally referred that the key figure to winning this dungeon was the Ghost Killer Dark Sword. Although her expression when talking about Dark Sword was extremely uncomfortable, but this did not hinder the name Dark Sword from being known to millions of Chinese players.

Beneath this sticky was various posts of players trying to speculate on Dark Sword’s ident.i.ty.

Zhou Jian looked for a while and started thinking deeply about the value of this news to himself. He’d become famous but how to make money from this?

After a little thought, Zhou Jian used his account and made a post on the forum, t.i.tled “I am Dark Sword”.

“h.e.l.lo everyone. I am Dark Sword. I saw that many of you are trying to guess who I am. Instead of continuing with the random speculation, it’s better that I announced myself.”

“I used to be a special forces professional soldier. Now, I’d retired to become a bounty hunter. I can take on many variety of high risk tasks, including hunting fugitive, capturing criminals, killing fierce beasts, and escorting transport of valuable goods.”

“In addition, I have more than a level 33 and up purple Epic suit. If you’re thinking of completing the Demon’s Nest, you can also contact me. The price is negotiable.”

“Email: x.x.xxx. Genuine inquiries only.”

Zhou Jian originally wanted to use qq (tl: I think qq is a chatting app in China), but thought that qq was not professional. So, he replaced it with his email.

This post went out immediately and obtained a lot of hits. It’s followed by a lot of people booing. After all, a bounty hunter profession was too fantasy like. But Zhou Jian id couldn’t be cheated. So, this person was Dark Sword without a doubt.

Sitting next to the computer going through the replies, Zhou Jian was excited. This was a pleasant surprise. He believed that posting this at this moment was more effective than brus.h.i.+ng 1000 advertis.e.m.e.nts.

But soon, Xiao Yin quickly called again. “Wow, I didn’t think that you’re a special force, and a legendary bounty hunter. You’re really ungrateful not to let your brothers know on this interesting matter.”

Zhou Jian suddenly had a big head. He forced himself to say: “Um, I was going to tell you all, but scared that no one will believe.”

“Believe. How can I not believe you. Since you’re so honest, I’ll also tell you a secret. Actually, I’m a Super Saiyan that had been guarding the Earth for several hundred years. Right now, I’m disguised as a student. Don’t go and tell anyone.”

“……..”

Zhou Jian was speechless for a while. He didn’t want to continue talking nonsense with Xiao Yin and immediately hanged up. He’s no longer in the forum and once again entered 《G.o.ds and Demons》. Once online, his mailbox flashed with a message. He opened it and read: “You’ll die horribly.” Signature was from Running Water is Accidental.

Zhou Jian blacklisted Running Water is Accidental. Pangu city was not the only city in the Huaxia (tl: China) server. I can’t afford to stir you up but I can hide. At worst, I can go to other city. The world is so big, I don’t believe that you can find me. After I’d become accomplished, I will certainly come back and kill you.

Zhou Jian directly found the transfer NPC to go to Nuwa city in the east of Huaxia. He looked at the cost. It’s 1000 gold. Go through once would need 10 yuan. Transfer 1-2 times is fine. But a few more times is a pain on the flesh. In 《G.o.ds and Demons》, once the player returned online would automatically return to the city. Zhou Jian was a Pangu city citizen. Naturally, he would return to Pangu city. Unless, he changed the flag positioning but at the same time, to change the flag coordinates would cost 10 yuan.

In other words, if Zhou Jian was ready to leave Pangu city, the next time he come back, he would need 10 yuan.

There’s another method, which was to become Nuwa’s citizen. But, he also had to pay a small amount to move household and it’s not cheap.

Zhou Jian had been on alert when to was practicing at the Skeleton Hole, fearing that Running Water is Accidental would come seeking revenge on his doorstep. But Nuwa city was so far away. Even if he was well connected, there’s no way he could find him so quickly.

Zhou Jian steadily practiced for 1 hour. At this time, his Tianxun rang. He looked at the id. Turns out it’s Light Cloud Fairy.

“Do you have time? I’d booked a table at SuFengZhai. I want to personally thank you.”

Light Cloud Fairy referred to Zhou Jian’s act of saving her life in the dungeon. If it’s not for him, she would had miss out on the system’s reward.

Zhou Jian had been having fun practicing. He really didn’t want to give up on practicing his level. He would have to return to Pangu city again and wasted his transfer fee. He said: “There’s nothing much to thank. Fairy is too polite.”

“Haha. Mr. Dark Sword please come out over. It’s about the message you’d post in the forum in the afternoon.” Light Cloud Fairy last few words was not through Tianxun, but rather through private chat. Zhou Jian was surprised. Is there business?