“No need, the formation I set up is extremely intricate. You don’t understand this and can’t help at all. You’d better hurry back to the novice village and tell the village chief and the others this good news. They’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time.”
Damn, so frustrating. Hunter Wang Wu won’t even give us a chance to set up a teleport point. Of course, we can’t do it right under his nose.
If it’s not yours, you won’t get it even if you try. If it’s yours, it won’t run away no matter what.
Suddenly I recalled that classic saying.
True, playing games is about having fun. Don’t be too obsessed, don’t be too greedy. That would deviate from the point of the game, and from our lives too.
Just as I was about to use my city-return scroll to leave here and go back to the novice village, Hunter Wang Wu saw me standing there motionless. Of course, he had no idea what I was thinking and continued trying to persuade me： “Stone City, this formation I’ve set up is called “Golden Fire Bitter Wind Slaughter.’ It’s one of the ten great secret formations of Tianmeng Continent. Setting it up requires great care—you simply can’t help.”
Hunter Wang Wu paused there, steeled himself, and then made up his mind to say： “Stone City, I can see you have exceptional talent. I originally wanted to pass on my ultimate technique to you, but because my own ability is limited, I was afraid it might hinder your future growth, so I gave up that idea. However, I have a good friend named Li Fengxing, known as the Mountain King. He’s a top expert who came from our novice village, and he’s famous throughout the entire Tianmeng Continent. But Li Fengxing is arrogant and doesn’t fit in well with others. He’s been wandering across Tianmeng Continent, seeking thrilling challenges. He’s like a divine dragon that shows neither head nor tail—very hard to find.”
It seems this Mountain King Li Fengxing is incredibly formidable. As Hunter Wang Wu said this, his eyes were filled with respect and admiration, along with a trace of pride.
“During our time in the novice village, Li Fengxing and I were good friends, so I can still put in a word with him. I have a token here. If you ever have the chance to run into him in Tianmeng Continent, show him my token. I believe that for my sake, he will teach you some ultimate techniques.”
After saying this, Hunter Wang Wu handed me a golden object that looked like a medal.
I took it over—it was a badge carved with a soaring eagle.
Eagle Medal： A token of friendship, effect unknown, quest item, cannot be traded, cannot be dropped.
“Ding-dong, congratulations Stone City for accepting hidden quest Eagle Medal. Quest objective: Find Li Fengxing, the Mountain King. Quest restrictions: None.”
Haha, a hidden quest. I never imagined I’d get one just like that. What great luck.
“Uncle Wang, thank you so much. Thanks for giving me this opportunity.”
This time, I had no other motives—I truly appreciated Hunter Uncle Wang Wu.
This game 'King' is way too realistic. It actually made me feel deeply moved—something no game has ever done before.
“Hehe, Stone City, keep it up. Don’t let me down. Work hard！ And when you see Li Fengxing, say hello for me.”
After saying this, Hunter Uncle Wang Wu turned and walked toward Black Bear Chara’s corpse, processed it, and set up the “Golden Fire Bitter Wind Kill” formation. He waved at me and said, “Goodbye, Stone City, head back！”
“Goodbye, Uncle Wang. I’ll do my best.”
I felt a bit touched inside and couldn’t stay any longer. I took off Dudu Rabbit’s mask and used a Recall Scroll.
A formation rose beneath my feet, light flickered, and sent me back to the beginner village.
The beginner village was still as lively as ever—crowds of people, bustling and noisy：
“Level 5 gear, cheap sale! Come take a look, or you’ll regret missing out!”
“Black Tomato, you piece of trash! Stealing my mobs and getting people to kill me? I f*** you......”
“I’m online long-term, looking for a wife. Interview required for specifics.”
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People doing business, chatting, arguing, even looking for love—what a lively scene. Looks like 'King' is really a hit.
“Grandpa Village Chief, I’m back. I completed your quest.” I quickly went to the village chief to turn in the quest.
“Really? Stone City, did you really complete the quest?”
What the heck, still doubting my ability.
“Here, Grandpa Village Chief, look at this.
I quickly handed the nine jars of divine spring water to Grandpa Village Chief.
“Stone City, I knew you were no ordinary guy. No wonder I kept dreaming of a golden dragon soaring into the sky these past few nights. Looks like our newbie village is about to produce a true hero. You’re not just the savior of our village—you’ll definitely become the hero of Tianmeng Continent and be famous across the land...”
Man, since when did Grandpa Village Chief learn to suck up? Even though I know all this nonsense is useless, hearing such sweet words still made me grin from ear to ear and feel overjoyed.
“Hehe, you’re too kind, Grandpa Village Chief. I’m a member of the newbie village, and the village’s business is my business, so of course I’ll do my part.”
“Good... good... Stone City, you’ve achieved so much, yet you remain humble and calm—truly rare. Since that’s the case, I’ll trouble you to take two jars of divine spring water to the blacksmith and the pharmacist. If they add it during forging or potion-making, they can craft top-tier weapons and medicines. Also, please tell the blacksmith I want to borrow his “Fire Orb,’ and tell the pharmacist I want to borrow his “Ice Orb’ to purify the divine spring water.”
Purify the divine spring water? What the heck is that about? What’s going on? I don’t get it.
But Grandpa Village Chief hasn’t given me the reward for this hidden quest of the divine spring water yet, so I’ve got no choice but to obediently do as he says and run some errands.
“Sure, Grandpa Village Chief. I’m on it, you can trust me. I’ll deliver these two jars of divine spring water right away.”
I hurriedly took the two jars of divine spring water and ran toward the blacksmith and pharmacist.
“Blacksmith Uncle, Grandpa Village Chief asked me to bring you one jar of divine spring water.”
“Divine spring water... it really is divine spring water! You actually brought back the divine spring water. Stone City, did you kill that wretched black bear？” Blacksmith Uncle took the jar, inspected it, and still couldn’t believe his eyes.
"Yeah, I really went through a lot of trouble, finally killing that wretched black bear."
"Alright, alright, Stone City, you've done our novice village such a big favor, saved our novice village, and I want to thank you."
Thank me, haha, could it be the quest reward, that was my first reaction, joy and anticipation.
"Ding dong, Stone City, the Blacksmith wants to upgrade your skills. Do you agree?" The system prompted me immediately.
Upgrade skills, what's that? I've never encountered a reward like this before.
"I agree."
"Ding dong, congratulations Stone City! Blacksmith's guidance has upgraded 'Mining' to Intermediate."
"Ding dong, congratulations Stone City! Blacksmith's guidance has upgraded 'Smithing' to Intermediate."
"Stone City, I've spent my whole life as a blacksmith, I don't have any fine gifts for you, I can only pass on some basic skills, hoping they'll be useful to you."
"Thank you so much, Blacksmith Uncle, I really love this reward."
Amazing! Such a ridiculously good reward. You know, auxiliary skills are extremely hard to level up, and I got mine upgraded so easily, saving me who knows how much time. And now my auxiliary skills have reached Intermediate, allowing me to mine better materials and forge better equipment—this is intangible assets!
The joy in my heart was truly indescribable！
"Blacksmith Uncle, Grandpa Village Chief said he wants to borrow your 'Li Fire Orb' to purify the sacred spring water. I was wondering......"
After Blacksmith Uncle finished teaching me the skills, he ignored me, hugging the sacred spring water and sighing endlessly. Luckily, I hadn't forgotten Grandpa Village Chief's quest, so I spoke up to ask.
"Oh, I almost forgot about that. The sacred spring water must be purified before drinking, and it must be done with my 'Li Fire Orb' and the Pharmacist's 'Ice Orb.' Wait a moment, I'll go get it for you."
With that, the Blacksmith went inside the house to fetch the 'Li Fire Orb.'
What's that all about? The sacred spring water must be purified before drinking. I don't get it, whatever, it's not my concern, as long as the quest is complete.
“Alright, this is the “Flame Pearl,” take it to the village chief.”
A fist-sized, crystal-clear glass bead, exceptionally beautiful, especially with a dancing flame in the center, constantly flickering and shifting shapes as if it were alive.
A divine artifact, no less—a super divine artifact! Staring at the attributes of the “Flame Pearl,” I was immediately dumbfounded.