Chapter 89: Digital Cruise (Part 2)

Chapter 89: Digital Cruise (Part 2)

When Xie Fangcheng opened his eyes, he was momentarily stunned.

Before him was a splendid hall adorned with golden walls inlaid with numerous diamonds, towering paintings, and an approximately ten-meter-high ceiling. From the center, a long tasseled crystal chandelier hung, its countless fragments refracting golden light.

Beneath his feet lay a lush carpet, splendidly embroidered with intricate dark red patterns, complementing the surrounding dark red velvet-draped dining tables perfectly. The tables were laden with mouth-watering delicacies, with expensive white truffles and caviar abundant.

A grand staircase carpeted in red stretched to the second floor, where a golden standing microphone was placed at the landing, adding to the lavish and opulent decoration of the hall.

At this moment, a hundred players stood in the spacious and luxurious hall, large enough to accommodate a thousand people.

Because Xie Fangcheng and his group were close to each other at the teleportation point, they were now standing relatively closely to one another.

Similarly, among the hundred players, only a scant dozen or so were standing loosely, with the rest forming tight-knit groups, evidently having entered the dungeon together.

The difficulty of a level 5 dungeon couldn't be compared to levels 1 and 2. If possible, many players would choose to form a team for a smoother dungeon experience, and to have others to rely on within the dungeon.

Yet, even when forming teams, the number of players generally doesn't exceed ten; seven is considered the optimal number for tackling level 5 dungeons.

This is also because, in Level 5 dungeons, there are occasions when players compete against each other. Having a smaller team might mean being outcompeted by others, but having a larger team might result in a tragedy of mutual destruction, especially if the dungeon imposes a low survival rate requirement.

There is a notorious case from years ago, where a large guild's leader and deputy leader took twenty of their members into a Level 5 dungeon. That particular dungeon was situated in a hot air balloon, pursued by flying monsters from below. The choices were to either fend off the monsters or reduce the number of players to allow the balloon to ascend.

The monsters were too powerful, leaving the players with no choice but to opt for the latter strategy.

However, as the balloon ascended, the monsters followed suit.

Leveraging their numerical advantage, the large guild gradually threw other players off the balloon until the last day of the dungeon, when they were about to clear it. Due to insufficient fuel and a system notification indicating that only ten people could be accommodated, a tragic decision had to be made.

What followed was a bitter battle amongst the twenty closely-knit guild members, resulting in the deaths of both the leader and the deputy leader, with only three survivors in the end.

This incident led to the dissolution of what was once a top ten guild.

This cautionary tale served as a wake-up call for other players, who, through countless sacrifices, began to grasp some of the game's unwritten rules.

Seven individuals.

This turned out to be the optimal team size.

However, the ideal team size doesn't mean everyone operates in groups of seven. Some players are lone wolves, like the one currently ranked ninth, renowned for his solitary style, or the "Four Brothers of Death", a quartet known for their unique approaches and formidable strength, which most find hard to match.

Regardless, nowadays, it's rare to see teams exceeding ten members when attempting a Level 5 dungeon.

Therefore, amidst the clusters of five, six, seven, or eight people, Xie Fangcheng and his group became a spectacle with their sudden appearance as a twenty-two-member team, drawing the attention of everyone in the dining hall.

Wei Yuan and Nie Shuangshuang were celebrities in the past, and it wasn't long before people recognized them, leading to hushed conversations.

"The members of Ronghua Guild? How come they brought so many people all at once?"

"Lin Taiyang... Didn't he switch to being a lifestyle player? He had been working in construction all this while, why is he here now?"

"Trying their luck in the public dungeon, perhaps? After all, if they don't make a move now, considering their current strength... tsk tsk."

"That seems plausible."

There were also those who had good relations with Ronghua.

In a corner of the hall, someone waved excitedly, "Sister Shuangshuang!"

Nie Shuangshuang tiptoed to get a better view, "Eh? Sui Sui?"

Qiao Mai, standing beside her, also recognized the girl and promptly tiptoed as well.

"Sui Sui!"

"Sister Xiao Mai!"

Shortly, the girl nicknamed "Sui Sui" approached with her team members in tow.

Even Jie Fangcheng couldn't help but take a second look.

A standard team of seven, with Sui Sui evidently being the team leader, leading the way with six people following her.

The highlight was the two girls who looked exactly alike following closely behind Sui Sui; even their outfits and appearances were identical, resembling a copy-and-paste scenario, making it utterly impossible to distinguish between them.

Nie Shuangshuang clearly recognized them and waved at them.

“Xiao Tong, Xiao Qian.”

The girl on the left blinked at her: "Sister Shuangshuang, can you tell which one I am?"

Nie Shuangshuang guessed, “Xiao Tong?”

Yan Xiaotong smiled: "You guessed right this time."

Ning Suisui looked back at the large group behind her, momentarily stunned, "Why have so many of you come to clear the fifth-level instance?"

“Well, it's a long story,” Nie Shuangshuang waved her hand dismissively, proceeding to introduce her friends – mainly introducing Jie Fangcheng and Zong Daoan since they were the only ones in the hall unfamiliar with this famous small team. “My friends, not affiliated with any guild.”

Ning Suisui quickly caught on, her gaze shifting towards the newcomers from the Ronghua guild, promptly identifying the two unfamiliar faces standing beside Wei Yuan.

"Hello," Ning Suisui greeted, her eyes sliding over the headband of Jie Fangcheng and the face of Zong Daoan, "I'm Ning Suisui, ranked seventh on the points leaderboard, with the core skill 'Judgment of Light'."

Jie Fangcheng introduced himself: "Jie Fangcheng."

Zong Daoan nodded gently: "Zong Daoan."

Jie Fangcheng couldn't help but glance at him.

Ning Suisui smiled: "It's wonderful to hear that Chairman Zong's brother has joined Ronghua!"

It had been less than an hour since Zong Daoan joined Ronghua, yet this girl not only knew about his joining but accurately identified him as Zong Daowu's brother. Either Nie Shuangshuang had informed her, or this girl had an exceptionally extensive information network.

The next moment proved that Ning Suisui indeed had an extraordinary intelligence network.

She turned her amazed gaze towards Jie Fangcheng.

"You are the one who beat up Ji Ge, aren't you? That's really impressive. How did you manage to do that? Isn't he tough to beat?"

"Ah?" Jie Fangcheng humbly replied, "Well, he was quite good, just too fast for my liking."

Ning Suisui paused, then looked at Nie Shuangshuang.

Ji Ge's skills involve standing still and utilizing his space; his core skill, also an auxiliary to the Heart of the Demon, creates a hellish space that is highly advantageous for him. This space is difficult to breach, with regular players getting attacked by the blood-red roses that appear when they come into contact with them.

The additional skill 'Hell Summoning' can also pull fleeing players back into the hellish space, hence Ji Ge isn't considered fast amongst the top twenty players.

Ning Suisui had heard that Ji Ge was forced to flee, holding his head, and hasn't recovered until now. She wondered what kind of skill had caused such damage.

She searched the leaderboard but couldn't find Jie Fangcheng's name, always curious about what exactly happened, only to hear him initially praising Ji Ge's speed.

Is Ji Ge really that fast?

Nie Shuangshuang sighed, "It's a long story."

In the midst of their conversation, a figure emerged on the landing at the bend of the staircase. Dressed as a butler in a tailcoat, he appeared to be in his fifties or sixties, with flecks of white at his temples. His semi-long hair was sleekly combed, and a monocle adorned his right eye.

"Dear guests, thank you for your patience," the butler greeted, bowing deeply towards the players assembled in the hall. "I am the steward of the Abraham Cruise, and I warmly welcome you all to partake in our grand Oceanic Treasure Quest. Please forgive any shortcomings in our hospitality due to limited resources on board, and we kindly ask for your adherence to the cruise rules."

With those words, the doors to the hall swung open.

Although the instance was named "Digital Cruise", the stability felt too grounded, making it difficult for the players to fully immerse themselves in the experience.

At that moment, the doors opened, ushering in hundreds of NPCs dressed either in suits or maid outfits, accompanied by the sound of the rolling waves.

The sky outside was dark and brooding, signaling nightfall. The luxurious vessel moved smoothly across the dark ocean, its journey as steady as if traversing solid ground.

The well-trained NPCs lined up beside the players, holding trays bearing a single rose, accompanied by a sealed letter.

Jie Fangcheng picked up and unfolded the letter, but quickly closed his eyes, overwhelmed by the seemingly endless list of complex rules swirling before him.

In stark contrast to Jie Fangcheng's life-draining expression, the other players around were diligently scrutinizing the rules of the instance, with even Nie Shuangshuang reading very seriously.

[Cruise Rules:

1# Each guest possesses a unique digital asset, ranging unpredictably between 1 and 999;

2# A daily basic expenditure of 30 digits is required on the cruise. Unfortunately, those unable to meet this fee must voluntarily disembark due to limited resources;

3# Guests with higher digital assets can assign a task per day to those with lower digits, with the reward being the difference in digits;

4# Should a guest accidentally assign a task to someone with a higher digit, it is considered an offense, necessitating compensation equal to the difference in digits;

5# Due to limited resources on board, daily food provisions and accommodation standards will be determined based on the digits offered by the guests;

6# Attention, guests on the first deck, please safeguard your lives;

7# The cruise promises that the top three guests with the highest digits will definitely acquire the oceanic treasure, which can be taken anywhere.]

Nie Shuangshuang's gaze was firmly fixed on the last rule.

"The treasure can be taken to any place."

The implication of this statement might be unclear to the other players, but Nie Shuangshuang understood it perfectly.

Her "Heart of Flame" wasn't a reward granted at the conclusion of the instance but an item she had brought out from within the instance.

Does this hint indicate that the ultimate reward from this instance also ranks as a skill?

Furthermore, the guarantee that the top three will secure the oceanic treasure... although not explicitly stated whether those not among the top three could also win, it was hard not to infer that the treasure might ultimately be shared between only three individuals.

Adding the system prompt about no players ever clearing this instance, some players' expressions were already looking off.

Nie Shuangshuang nudged Xie Fangcheng beside her: "Hey! Any ideas?"

She asked.

Xie Fangcheng looked at her.

Nie Shuangshuang came to her senses: "Right, why did I ask you?"

Her gaze turned to An Dao'an.

An Dao'an had already speed-read the rules. Unlike other teams whose advisors were still struggling to pore over the letter, he looked relaxed, having placed his letter back on the tray already. He picked up and glanced at the rose, then put it back too.

Nie Shuangshuang couldn't help asking: "Ahem...bro, find anything?"

An Dao'an nodded.

Nie Shuangshuang asked: "What did you find?"

"The rose is very fresh," said An Dao'an.

"..." Nie Shuangshuang racked her brains over what he meant, and also covertly nudged Wei Yuan. "Hey hey, the rose is very fresh - what does that imply?"

Her conversation with An Dao'an wasn't hushed either. Wei Yuan had been pondering it already. Now his brain overloaded as he hemmed and hawed for a while.

"The rose is very fresh - could it mean...this cruise is dangerous? Think about it, roses have thorns and are most dangerous."

Nie Shuangshuang asked: "Stress getting to you as club president lately?"

"Damn!"

Xie Fangcheng didn't have so many reservations. He also picked up the rose to look it over, didn't notice anything off, and directly asked:

"What does that mean?"

An Dao'an smiled, "A rose this fresh should have just been picked. Looks like there's a garden outside we can check out in the daytime."

"Oh!" Xie Fangcheng nodded.

Nie Shuangshuang was skeptical: "That's it?? Nothing more?"

An Dao'an glanced at her: "Or I meant this cruise is dangerous, because roses with thorns are the most dangerous?"

Wei Yuan: "......"

Nie Shuangshuang fell silent, nudging Wei Yuan to ask in an undertone only the two could hear: "Is it just me, or does this brat sound sarcastic?"

Wei Yuan also nodded: "He does seem so, was he always like this before?"

"Uh," Nie Shuangshuang thought back, "I think so, just not to Xie Ge."

Wei Yuan looked to the heavens, at a loss for words.

President Zhang Daowu is truly a wonderful person—warm, candid, and radiant like a miniature sun.

How can the gap between him and his brother be so vast?

At this moment, the steward gently tapped his cane on the ground, attracting the attention of most people before he smilingly announced, "All of your luggage has been moved to your respective rooms. I wish everyone a joyful time in the upcoming three days. Feel free to reach out to our staff for any requests. Tomorrow morning, we will come to collect the basic fee at seven o'clock. Tonight, please enjoy the culinary delights freely and spend a pleasant first night on this cruise!"

Although the tantalizing food was within reach, many players lacked the appetite to dine, opting instead to consult nearby NPCs before returning to their rooms.

The players had already perceived the dreadful nature of these rules.

If they possessed a high number, it wouldn't be an issue, but with a low number, they feared not being able to afford even the basic fee. Yet, at the moment, they had no clue how to acquire higher numbers.

Would they be forced to disembark the ship tomorrow if their score was less than 30?

Quickly, the originally somewhat spacious hall thinned out by nearly half, leaving only the players who had entered in groups, as all the solo players had departed.

The reason was simple; they were in groups, so it was unlikely that all team members had low numbers.

Considering past experiences in clearing levels, the average player's score tended to hover around three hundred. If someone was unlucky enough to score below thirty, they could receive simple orders from teammates with scores close to theirs, such as performing a circle, to bridge the score gap through such means.

Having managed to clear level five as a team, regardless of whether they would discover that only three players could complete this level in the end, trust remained intact within the team until the final step.

Therefore, only those with teams remained; all solo players had already left.

This situation clearly showcased the advantages of team-based gameplay.

Among the remaining players, Rong Hua's group boasted the highest numbers, and compared to the tense demeanor of other players, they seemed the most relaxed.

After the president left, the morale of many within Rong Hua had dissipated. Before the arrival of Jie Fangcheng and Zhang Daoan, many were preparing their affairs, intending to bequeath their items and points to friends and family.

Given their current capabilities, clearing a nationwide dungeon, even of lower difficulty, seemed a far-off prospect.

Being able to venture into a level five dungeon at this time, their mindset was akin to that of tourists.

Nie Shuangshuang and Ning Suisui hadn't seen each other for a long while. They gathered together, discussing how Jie Fangcheng physically confronted Ji Ge and verbally sparred with Ji Chaoyang.

Clearly, Ning Suisui harbored significant disdain, even hostility, towards Ji Ge.

Initially, her team consisted of eight members. However, a tragedy befell one of them while assisting a friend in clearing a dungeon. Before perishing, they managed to relay a message using a summoning item, implicating Ji Ge as the cause of their demise.

It was merely a level one dungeon. At that time, the team included Ji Ge and a member of Ning Suisui's group—a player who held a notable rank in the points leaderboard.

With two powerhouses leading the charge, the dungeon reached a completion rate of 47%. Yet, on the final day, Ji Ge and his accomplices insisted on further reducing the team size, aiming to plummet the completion rate below 40%.

In the ensuing dispute, Ji Ge resorted to killing the dissenting member.

Consequently, Ning Suisui bore a grudge against Ji Ge and the Chaoyang guild, marking the onset of a bitter feud.

But Ji Ge ranked fourth on the leaderboard, constantly accompanied by members of the Chaoyang guild, not to mention the enigmatic Ji Chaoyang, Ning Suisui found herself powerless in her quest for vengeance.

Now, hearing of his significant setback, her perception of Jie Fangcheng became increasingly favorable.

"Well done, brother!" Ning Suisui exclaimed with tact, refraining from prying into the specifics. She offered cheerfully, "If there's anything you need help with in the future, don't hesitate to ask!"

She deliberately raised her voice when she said this, ensuring that the remaining individuals in the hall heard her. Clearly, if possible, Ning Suisui intended to support him in this instance.

However, in her next breath, she lowered her voice once again, revealing her prudent nature: "I'll carefully consider whether to help or not!"

A commitment from the figure occupying the seventh place on the leaderboard, even a cautious consideration, appeared quite enticing.

Jie Fangcheng simply nodded: "Alright."

At this moment, the hall not only radiated harmony but even seemed to emanate a warm, affectionate atmosphere.

The opportunity to team up for a level five mission attracted many renowned players, some of whom had long admired the others from afar. Despite potential future conflicts, they were currently engaging in smooth and courteous exchanges of pleasantries and networking.

Ning Suisui was the center of much attention, being the influential figure at the seventh place on the leaderboard, after all.

Wei Yuan and Nie Shuangshuang were also once celebrated figures. Even though they have experienced a significant downfall, everyone was curious about their remaining strength. What if they manage to recover their prowess?

Consequently, they were the second most approached individuals in the room.

Even Jie Fangcheng found himself approached by those harboring curious intents.

"Hello, I am the president of the Flowing Gold Years guild, Wu Hang." The person who approached was robust in stature but exhibited elegant diction, "Forgive my ignorance, I am not familiar with your identity..."

The news of Jie Fangcheng beating up Ji Ge had not fully spread, and rumors were flying around. A significant portion of the chatter attributed the act to Nie Shuangshuang's return to power, portraying it as a resurgence of the Dragon King who fiercely targeted the younger Ji Ge of the Chaoyang guild.

Among those present, only Ning Suisui had accurate information regarding the incident.

At this moment, unable to get close to Ning Suisui, Wu Hang pondered over her earlier statements, suspecting that this brother might possess some unique attributes.

Jie Fangcheng was indulging in a piece of cake at the moment and responded with a muffled nod.

"Hmm, hello, I am Jie Fangcheng."

Jie Fangcheng? Who was that? He hadn't heard the name on the leaderboard before.

Unwilling to give up, Wu Hang continued to inquire, "Which guild do you belong to?"

"No..." realizing his omission, Jie Fangcheng corrected, "Oh, I am with the Ronghua guild."

Ronghua, eh...

In the past, mentioning this guild would evoke images of unparalleled glory and prosperity.

But now, it seemed to only house a group of veteran players who had experienced a substantial decline in their abilities.

Wu Hang's facial expression fluctuated slightly before he offered a superficial smile, "Excuse me."

Subsequently, he turned to seek out other players who were more formidable and worth befriending.

Jie Fangcheng was unperturbed. Just as he raised his head after finishing the cake in his mouth to see what other delicacies were available, a rather distinctive pastry was handed to him.

Zhang Dao'an gestured to him, implying, "It's delicious."

"Oh, wow!"

Without further ado, Jie Fangcheng took it and consumed it in one bite.

"Huh? It really is quite tasty. Where did you get this from?"

Just as Zhang Dao'an was about to point out the place to him, the main entrance was abruptly flung open once again.

This was quickly followed by a shriek and the sound of a heavy object hitting the ground.

"Damn it! What are you doing?! Wasn't it agreed that we would form a team and travel together?!"

A player dressed in a long robe and wearing a hood lay sprawled on the ground, while another stood expressionless in front of him.

"Since we're teaming up, I'm a bit short on points. Borrowing some from you shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Damn, are you insane?!"

The hooded player scrambled forward a few steps, but the player behind him plunged a dagger down fiercely.

With a cry of agony, the hooded man seemed to remember something and yelled at the player attempting to kill him, "I command you... to jump into the sea!!"

After issuing his command, he froze for a moment, then his eyes turned red with anger, "Why are you stealing my points when your score isn't even low?!"

The person holding the dagger only let out a cold, derisive snort: "Idiot."

Having said that, he cast a sweeping glance over the players in the hall before turning and walking away.

Someone recognized him, "Gu Zailai..."

Fourteenth on the leaderboard, the lone player known as "Cobra" Gu Zailai.

Everyone quickly grasped what had transpired in front of them.

Gu Zailai's score wasn't low, but he pretended it was, teaming up with other solo players. After learning their scores, he feigned an attempt to kill them, forcing them to issue commands.

As per the rules, once a player with a lower score issues a command to a higher-scoring player, it is considered an "offense," requiring payment of the point difference.

Gu Zailai had acquired his first batch of points through this method.

Many players in the hall were deep in thought, pondering over this.

Indeed, it was a relatively convenient way to earn points, with the primary challenge being figuring out the exact score of the other party.

It was indeed foolish of that player just now. How could one divulge their score to others?

As for whether Gu Zailai's actions were overly venomous, everyone would naturally perceive it as malicious deep down. However, this is the game where such occurrences are standard. Not trusting those around you is exactly what a veteran player should do...

While harboring these thoughts, Ning Suisui caught a fleeting glimpse of a figure dashing by her from the corner of her eye.

Jie Fangcheng rushed out, shouting simultaneously: "Hey! You, young man! Don't run!!"

Ning Suisui: "......"

Ning Suisui turned to ask Nie Shuangshuang: "Where is he off to?"

"He's chasing after Gu Zailai."

Ning Suisui's next words conveyed even greater astonishment: "He's that slow???"

To Ning Suisui, his pace seemed akin to a leisurely stroll.

Nie Shuangshuang sighed, Jie Fangcheng's speed was truly a sight that left anyone astounded.

"Ah, Suisui, if you come across any items or skills that can enhance speed, let me know when you return."

Ning Suisui was taken aback once more, she couldn't help but chuckle: "Your words make it seem like you know what loot I obtained from the last instance."

"Huh? What?" asked Nie Shuangshuang.

Ning Suisui retrieved a light purple orb from her system backpack.

"Look, my newly acquired skill!"

Some of the skills obtained from instances could only be used by the individual who acquired them, while a small portion could be transferred to others.

These transferable skills were encapsulated within orbs, graded from low to high as white, green, purple, amber, and gold, corresponding to five levels.

A tier-three skill wasn't considered low by any means.

Nie Shuangshuang grabbed it to take a look at its properties, her eyes lit up instantly: "Wow! You're really lucky!"

Ning Suisui proudly proclaimed, "Naturally!"

As the two conversed, faint screams could be heard from Jie Fangcheng's direction. Shortly after, he appeared at the hall entrance, twirling the staff in his hand before resting it on his shoulder, wearing a gloomy expression as he returned.

Just by looking at his face, Nie Shuangshuang knew he hadn't caught up.

"Your speed, I must say," Nie Shuangshuang started, tossing the skill orb in her hand to him, adding mockingly, "With your speed, you can't even catch up to a ball!"

Jie Fangcheng caught the orb.

【Skill: Wind's Embrace (Usable)】

【Description: O chosen one of the wind! Run to your heart's content!】

【Tip: The speed of the wind is limited, but passion knows no bounds!】

【Effect: Increases speed by 32 points】

That's a 32-point speed increase, not 32%.

If it were a 32% increase, this item wouldn't be purple; it should directly be golden.

Take Nie Shuangshuang, for instance, her acceleration skill "Rabbit Frenzied Dance" grants a speed boost of up to 51%. Although some speed skills can momentarily exceed 51%, most come with side effects and limited usage time. Nie Shuangshuang's skill is a rare stable acceleration skill without side effects, allowing continuous usage as long as she has stamina. She became famous overnight for chasing a mediocre player non-stop for three days and nights in an instance, able to keep running even while eating, earning her the nickname "Mad Rabbit".

Although there are no explicit stats within the game, players can still vaguely estimate some values.

As for Nie Shuangshuang, when going all out, her speed can surpass 500 points, and before any downgrade, it was around 700. Utilizing "Rabbit Frenzied Dance" could rocket it to over a thousand, with very few players capable of catching up to her during her peak.

A 32-point speed increase may seem insignificant for elite players, but for those who have cleared a dozen instances, accumulated some points but lack real strength, it's a significant boost. After all, their speed barely surpasses a hundred, making a 32-point increase a massive upgrade. This skill could easily fetch three million points on the market.

Despite the seemingly low points, this item is highly marketable; Ning Suisui could likely sell it on the spot if she wished.

At this moment, Jie Fangcheng glanced at the orb in his hand, remarking, "What a fine item!"

Then, a flash of white light.

He took a couple of steps, surprised: "Eh? I'm really faster now!"

But this is too much for just a ball, right? He's clearly just slightly faster, only about forty to fifty percent increased speed!

Killing intent!!

Intensified!!

Ning Suisui's voice trembled, "You used it??"

Jie Fangcheng paused, first looking at Nie Shuangshuang, "Isn't it yours?"

Nie Shuangshuang was stunned, then flew into a rage: "Damn! What do you mean? Just because it's mine you can use it freely??"

The killing intent became even denser!

Jie Fangcheng quickly shook his head: "No, no, that's not it."

Meanwhile, Ning Suisui swiftly drew a golden giant axe from her bag, her entire being radiating fury. The killing intent in her eyes as she looked at Jie Fangcheng was nearly palpable: "Do you have any idea how important this item is to me???"

"Ah?" Jie Fangcheng's expression suddenly turned serious.

He hadn't anticipated that using the skill orb casually would provoke such a reaction; was it some sort of keepsake for her?

How could Nie Shuangshuang, who generally doesn't fuss over things, casually hand over a keepsake? Has she forgotten how she lost her ingenious little smartwatch before?

For Jie Fangcheng, using Nie Shuangshuang's items was natural given their close relationship, but he wasn't that acquainted with Ning Suisui. Had he known it was hers, he certainly wouldn't have used it so casually.

At the very least, you should have asked first.

Ning Suisui was trembling all over: "I'll kill you!!"

She rushed towards Jie Fangcheng with the axe in hand, and Jie Fangcheng was caught in a dilemma, unable to decide whether to dodge or not, contemplating letting her land a blow since he wouldn't die anyway.

At that moment, Nie Shuangshuang suddenly wrapped her arms around Ning Suisui's waist, shouting: "I bought that darn ball, I bought it! Four million, four million!"

It was like a quick change of face, Ning Suisui swiftly put the axe back into her backpack.

She gave a charming smile, gently tucking her bangs behind her ear, her voice exceptionally soft.

"You should have said so earlier," Ning Suisui said in a coquettish tone, no trace of the person who was just about to swing an axe at someone visible, "This is so embarrassing, Shuangshuang sister, what's our relationship? Just give me three hundred and ninety, and remember to transfer it to me when we go out!"

Jie Fangcheng: "......"

The teammates behind Ning Suisui were looking at the sky and the ground, pretending as if nothing had happened.

Seeing the stunned expression on Jie Fangcheng's face, Wei Yuan leaned in and whispered, "Ahem, seems I forgot to introduce you just now. This is the seventh-ranked Ning Suisui, her team is called 'Golden Leopard', and her personal nickname is... 'Golden Rat'."