Chapter 52
: The Opportunity of "5-Second Hand Speed"
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As Lin Zhiying returned to the surface world, he heard a system notification:
[Completed, Emergency Mission: The Hunt for Odin (Rank B)]
[Quest Rewards: 100,000 Experience Points, 5 Legendary Reputation Points]
After a long period of stagnation, Lin Zhiying leveled up again with a large influx of experience points, reaching level 18!
During this period, other players might be around level 15, while many professional players in the club might have broken through to level 16.
Although the level gap has narrowed from three or four levels to two or three levels.
However, this is because the experience bar has also increased significantly, and in reality, the experience required to level up is no less than before.
In the current "version 1.0", the level cap is 25, which means Lin Zhiying is already very close to it.
"Our teamwork this time was...not bad."
Fingel said this through gritted teeth.
"I think so too. These minions of Odin are no match for the two of us."
Lin Chih-ying gave him a look that said, "We two are really strong."
He did not miss any opportunity that might cause trouble for "Odin".
Who knows, the seeds planted today might sprout in the future.
Previously, I told Caesar about the existence of "Odin". The destruction level of the Abyss of Odin is expected to increase again after he returns to his family. At that time, he can gain a lot of experience points without even having to do anything!
The thought was wonderful, and Lin Zhiying felt that she needed to go and find Henkel again to talk to him about the existence of this "Odin".
"I'll come to see you again next time I have the chance."
After saying that, Fingel rushed towards the stairs.
Lin Zhiying, who was quick to react, didn't even have time to tell him that a large section of the back of his pants had been burned off, exposing his bare, white buttocks.
Lin Zhiying slowly went downstairs, and sure enough, not long after, he heard several piercing screams coming from below.
"Ah, there's a pervert!"
Lin Chih-ying could only pray that he had covered his face with something when he went downstairs.
[Ding, Fingel's favorability towards you has decreased by 2 points. Current favorability is 18 points.]
Hmm, it seems like there might not be.
This is truly an undeserved disaster; you didn't even ask me.
Besides, who told you to run so fast? I thought you had something urgent to do.
However, since the reduction had already been made, Lin Zhiying had no choice but to accept it. When he reached the fifth floor, he happened to run up to Old Tang, who was hurrying upstairs.
"Phew, bro... are you alright?"
Old Tang was panting heavily as he looked Lin Zhiying up and down.
"It's nothing, I just had a little trouble going downstairs."
Lin Zhiying said in a relaxed tone.
It was nothing more than fighting an A-level hybrid and killing fifteen of the god's dead servants.
"That's good."
Although Old Tang sensed something was amiss, he still breathed a sigh of relief, after all, this was a mission he had led Lin Zhiying on.
What if something happens to him? Where will I put my face?
"I've already transferred the money to you. You've been busy for so long, let me take you home first."
Old Tang spoke up.
Lin Zhiying did not refuse. He didn't have much to do that evening, so he planned to go back to his little house to summarize what he had learned.
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Old Tang was a good driver; he dropped Lin Zhiying off at his building in less than half an hour. After waving goodbye, he received a new message before even going upstairs.
This time, however, it wasn't an NPC, but a player in his friend list, "Five-Second Hand Speed".
"Five-second hand speed": "Does the pro have time?"
Lin Chih-ying: "Yes, what's wrong?"
"Five-second hand speed": "It's that opportunity I mentioned to you before."
"If you have time, I'd like to have a chat with you now."
They originally planned to announce it after the "auction," but Lin Zhiying had already been taken away by Han Gao by then, so they chose to wait in order to maximize their own interests.
However, with the controversy Lin Zhiying caused at the real event and the popularity of her first live broadcast, they could no longer sit still.
If we don't act soon, our own key player will run away!
That's why they sent him a message tonight. They also estimated that Lin Zhiying was free at this time, and that he would probably go offline later.
"Where are you, boss? We'll drive over and pick you up."
"Sure, you've even fixed up the car after just a few days."
Lin Zhiying remarked that even renting a car in a game is a considerable expense.
In any case, Lin Zhiying would never spend money on something that is useless for improving his strength.
"Haha, luck, luck, only applies to 24-hour usage rights."
Lin Zhiying sent her location and walked to the nearby bus stop to wait.
About ten minutes later, a black Japanese car slowly stopped in front of him.
The car window rolled down, and it was exactly the "five-second hand speed" moment. He waved:
"Boss, get in the car quickly."
Lin Zhiying opened the car door and sat in the back seat, and "One-Cut Water," who had been sitting in the front, immediately sat down as well.
The car restarted, and "five seconds of hand speed" slowly spoke:
"Hey bro, do you know about the 'Snake-Headed Eight Families'?"
"The 'Snake-Headed Eight Families' of the 'White King's Bloodline'?"
Lin Zhiying was somewhat surprised.
The phrase "five-second hand speed" is now being used, and combined with the previous circumstances, it's safe to assume that the two are referring to the same thing.
"Yes, boss, we've triggered the 'Snake-Headed Eight Families' questline and have already joined them. All this equipment and the vehicle were provided by them."
"One-Cut-Water," sitting next to him, chimed in.
The Snake Clan, as members of the "White King Bloodline," became a popular choice for players in the previous life due to their unique characteristics as "Infernal Asuras (Humans)" and their special "spiritual" incantations.
However, Lin Zhiying had one question: in the original owner's story, the [Snake-Headed Eight Families] were quite secretive in order to protect the secret of the "White King's Bloodline," and in the game, they did not establish a base in City A in version 1.0.
Therefore, in my memory, no player joined this faction in the starting village in my previous life.
But now "Five-Second Hand Speed" claims to have joined.
Could it be that I remembered it wrong? Or is it a butterfly effect I created?
Lin Zhiying was also a little unsure for a moment.
"Boss, I can take you to the stronghold to take a look. If you're interested, you can join. If not, you can see if there are any items you want to exchange."
"Five seconds of hand speed" is definitely the mark of a seasoned driver who drives very smoothly, he said.
Information about these major factions is extremely rare in the early stages of the game, and if what they say is true, then it is indeed a great opportunity.
I definitely have to go!
Since my [Balancer] can join multiple factions anyway, I might as well go.
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