Even though it was already the middle of October, the sun was still bright and dazzling. The weather did not seem to be getting colder. The heat of the summer sun was like a hot summer day.
Ye Ci sat in the front passenger seat with the windows open. The hot wind of autumn blew against her face. Although it was dry, it did not feel too hot as it was just passing through the car. She stared at the houses in the distance. No one knew what she was thinking.
"Are you worried about the game?" Bai Mo glanced at Ye Ci and asked.
Ye Ci did not turn around. She only nodded in agreement.
She was indeed worried. There were too many differences between her previous life and this one. Her appearance seemed to have disrupted her peaceful life. Was her current fate still the same as she remembered? Were the decisions she had made in her previous life still useful?
So many questions surrounded Ye Ci, and she was unable to think clearly about them.
"Are you worried about Golden Era?"
Ye Ci paused. Was she really worried about Golden Era? Not entirely. She was worried about Golden Era because she was worried that she would not be able to protect the people she wanted to protect in the storm.
She was lucky enough to be reborn. She knew what was most precious to her. She wanted to protect the things she wanted to protect. However, she became a little timid in the face of great pressure. She was afraid that if she did not do well, she would lose them again.
"Not really." Ye Ci sighed. She looked at Bai Mo and shook her head, "I'm just worried that when Golden Era comes, I won't be able to protect my parents like I am now. And …" She paused and looked at Bai Mo. Her gaze softened, "And you and Polang. And Up Everyday."
Bai Mo looked back at Ye Ci, then turned back to look at the front. The corner of his lips lifted slightly, but he did not speak immediately. The sunlight shone gently on his slender fingers, making them look very beautiful. "Little Ci, the person that you want to protect wants to protect you as well. Not only do they need you to protect them, they're also protecting you. Don't worry, Golden Era is just a guild. No matter how big the storm, there's still something that can't be destroyed. "
Ye Ci was stunned. She stared fixedly at Bai Mo, unable to recover from his words for a long time.
Then, she laughed. Sure enough, she was still a little stubborn.
The Fate game was bustling with activity. It wasn't because of the tens of millions of Golden Era players. Just the release of the new expansion pack was enough to excite the players. The distant Middle Continent was finally open to the public. Although it was a little difficult for players to visit the Middle Continent at their current levels, it was still possible to visit the main city of the continent, Hero City.
It was not impossible for players to travel to Hero City from other continents. All they needed to do was to pay the Flight Controller at the Teleportation Stone in the main city to travel to the Middle Continent on a flying pet. Of course, it was not a direct flight. Perhaps the game developers wanted the players to have a better view of the various continents. Flying pets would have to go around every map in the Middle Continent to reach Hero City in the Middle Continent before flying to the Middle Continent. This would invisibly waste a lot of time. Of course, it would also cost money.
However, for the players, it was worth it to spend an entire day in the air if they could explore the newly opened map. Therefore, there was a long and dense line in front of the flight controller. Any player above lvl 30 who had more than 200 gold in their pockets would be waiting at the Flight Controller to fulfill their long-cherished wish of traveling to the Middle Continent.
Ye Ci was no exception. Riding on The Fourth Prince in Champion City, she was at the back of the queue. There were at least a few hundred players in front of her. Fortunately, the Flight Controller did not receive players one by one. Instead, there was a limit to the number of players that could be received. In other words, the Flight Controller could only receive up to 50 players at a time.
Ye Ci even saw many familiar faces in the queue. Some of them were on good terms with her, while others were not. All of them had excited smiles on their faces. It seemed that everyone was looking forward to visiting the Middle Continent. Although Ye Ci was very familiar with the Middle Continent in her past life, she was still looking forward to visiting the Middle Continent as she followed behind these players.
Familiar voices could be heard greeting each other from time to time. The long queue was very lively.
"Ah, XXX, you're going to the Middle Continent?"
"Yeah, XXX, you're going to the Middle Continent too?"
"Yeah, let's go together."
"Sure, let's go together. It'll be great if we can keep each other company."
… …
Such conversations could be heard from time to time in the queue. It was quite a sight to behold.
Ye Ci commanded The Fourth Prince to slowly approach the Flight Controller. The Fourth Prince was obviously unhappy with so many people crowding around him. He would grumble unhappily from time to time. If Ye Ci did not console him, he would probably be fuming right now.
"Respected traveler, where are you going?" It was finally Ye Ci's turn. The Flight Controller smiled at Ye Ci and asked for her direction.
"Sir, I'm going to Hero City." Ye Ci returned the greeting and stated her direction.
"Alright, I wish you a pleasant journey!" The Flight Controller deducted 200 gold coins from Ye Ci's inventory and allowed Ye Ci to sit on the Griffin behind him. Gryphons were the most basic flying pets in the four continents. They had been domesticated by humans and had become very docile. Coupled with their long endurance, they were the most suitable means of transportation for long-distance travel.
However, Griffins were not the only flying pets in the Maacah Continent. There were also flying pets like bats, winged beasts, and giant eagles. However, those were all in the various barren cities. Before the barren cities were conquered, the only flying pets in the Maacah Continent were the Griffins.
"I think this Griffin is a little skinny. Look at how strong I am. If I ride it, it won't be able to take it. Give me a stronger Griffin!" Ye Ci had just climbed up the stairs and stood beside the Pet Tamer when she saw a tall Barbarian Warrior in shiny plate armor shouting at the Pet Tamer. In front of the Barbarian Warrior was a small Griffin.
In Fate, the size of the flying pets were randomized. This was to allow the players to experience the finer details of the pet. In fact, the pet's Strength, Endurance, and stats were no different from the size of the pet. However, the size of the Gryphon was not suitable for the Barbarian. It was no wonder that the Barbarian did not want to ride the Gryphon.
The flying pet trainer was clearly getting impatient. She crossed her arms in front of her chest and frowned at the Barbarian Warrior as she received the Players behind her. "There's only this one. Do you want to sit on it or not?"
"I'm not doing it! If you don't give me a new Griffin, you'll have to refund my money! " Ever since the release of the new expansion pack, the artificial intelligence of the NPCs in the main cities had improved significantly. They were no longer limited to the fixed languages that the system had set. Instead, they now had their own thoughts and reactions within a certain range. Hence, since the release of the new expansion pack, conflicts between NPCs and players were nothing new. And now, the Barbarian Warrior was arguing with the Pet Tamer who had a higher AI than the rest.
"Either you ride this Griffin, or you leave. There's no such thing as a refund. Go away. Don't stay here and affect the people behind you." There were only Pet Tamers in the major cities of every continent. That was why the Pet Tamer had basically monopolized the flying services in the major cities. It was inevitable that the Pet Tamer would bully the customers.
The Barbarian Warrior's face flushed red with anger after being reprimanded by the Pet Tamer. However, there was no "315" in the game. He could only stand aside and sulk.
"Are we going to Hero City?" Ye Ci had already unsummoned the Fourth Prince. She stood alone in front of the Pet Tamer. Truthfully, as long as you didn't provoke these NPCs, they would treat players fairly well. For example, this Pet Tamer who had just given the Barbarian Warrior a hard time was treating her very well. It was as if a spring breeze had blown by and thousands of pear blossoms had bloomed.
"That's right." Ye Ci nodded.
The flying Pet Tamer clapped his hands with a smile, and a large Gryphon appeared before Ye Ci. Its fur was glossy, and it had a pair of large wings that were 4 to 5 meters wide. It was a beautiful sight. There was a seat on its back. The seat was cushioned with a soft feather cushion. It looked really soft. "Have a pleasant journey."
Ye Ci nodded. She was about to climb onto the Gryphon's back when someone grabbed her by the arm. She tried to avoid the grab, but the person was faster than her, and was able to grab hold of her arm after a few feints. Ye Ci was a bit surprised. Even though Flicker didn't work every time, it shouldn't have been so easy for someone to grab hold of her. She turned around. The person who grabbed her arm was none other than the Barbarian Warrior who had just quarreled with the Pet Tamer.
At this moment, he was looking at Ye Ci with a smile. His tanned face had a simple and honest temperament. The corners of his mouth cracked open, revealing a row of pearly white teeth. He looked at Ye Ci and said, "Elf, help me out. How about we switch mounts?"
Ye Ci raised an eyebrow at this Barbarian. She couldn't help but laugh inwardly. This guy really was obsessed with size. Wasn't it just a set of flying data? Why was he so serious about it?
Seeing Ye Ci remain silent, the Barbarian Warrior tried to reason with her. "Look, I gave you such a big warning, but this NPC wants me to ride such a small griffin. Don't you think it's a bit inappropriate for someone as skinny as you to ride such a big griffin?"
"What's inappropriate about it?"
"It's going to take a lot of time to get to the Middle Continent. What if my little griffin dies from exhaustion halfway? If I have to pay for it, it's not worth it, right? "
"The size of a flying pet is random, but the attributes are the same. That is to say, your little Gryphon and my big Gryphon are exactly the same in terms of endurance and weight. It won't die of exhaustion halfway through the journey. You're thinking too much." Ye Ci pursed her lips. She felt that this Barbarian Warrior really wanted to switch mounts. The reason he came up with was just passable. These things were already announced by the officials. Any player who carefully read the diary would know about it.
The Barbarian Warrior was a little embarrassed when the Elven Huntress in front of him bluntly exposed the reason he came up with. He scratched his head, but seeing that Ye Ci was about to leave, he quickly stopped her and said in a low voice, "Aiya, we're all from the same continent. Don't you think it's too ugly for me to ride such a small griffin? It's not cool at all. I can't even get a girl. Just think of it as saving a life."
This reason seemed to be more plausible. However, Ye Ci couldn't understand the thoughts of these young men who yearned for love. She also couldn't understand the aesthetic standards of ordinary female players. In her opinion, it didn't matter if it looked good or not. The most important thing was the stats. Everything else was fine.
"Alright, I'm begging you. I've been waiting here for half a day, and your griffin is the biggest. So please switch with me. Look at how cool it is for me to ride your griffin. I'm sure many girls will admire me. You're so small, it's just right for you to ride my griffin. You're so petite and delicate, it'll make men want to protect you …"
Ye Ci saw that the Barbarian Warrior was getting more and more ridiculous. She directly interrupted him and turned to the flying pet trainer, "Can we switch mounts?"
"As long as you don't mind, I don't mind." As the Barbarian Warrior had been standing here for too long, the flying pet trainer was very annoyed. He was willing to do anything as long as the Barbarian Warrior could get away from him.
"Alright, I'll let you ride this one." Ye Ci didn't want to have anything to do with the Barbarian Warrior. It was just a difference in appearance. It wasn't a big deal. As long as they could get rid of this guy, anything was fine. Ye Ci threw the reins in her hands to the Barbarian Warrior and quickly walked towards the young griffin.
As for the small Gryphon, although it was slightly smaller than the Gryphon, it was extremely beautiful. Pure white feathers covered its head, and its golden fur was smooth and glossy. It was a pity that these Flying Pets belonged to the system. Hence, it wasn't easy for players to obtain one.
Ye Ci leaped onto the back of the Gryphon, and pulled on the reins with both hands. She then clamped her legs on the Gryphon's abdomen, and the Gryphon took off gracefully. It circled above the players once, and soared into the sky.
Although the flight path of the flying pet was fixed, players still needed to have a certain level of skill when taking off and landing. Otherwise, they could easily fall off the flying pet. Of course, this kind of danger only existed when taking off and landing were relatively close to the ground. There was no need to worry about other times. The system had protective measures for players. This kind of flying pet provided by the system wouldn't allow players to jump off from it. This kind of design made the players, who had just come into contact with flying pets, tremble in fear when taking off and landing.
Ye Ci was different. She had already made a fool of herself in her previous life. In this life, she was already familiar with flying pets. As soon as she got on the back of the griffin, her body reacted naturally. She led the players into admiration and amazement as she soared into the blue sky.
"Wah wah wah, your movements were so cool! Elf, teach me! " Ye Ci had just stabilized her Griffin when she heard someone shouting at her from behind.
Why did this voice sound so annoying?
Ye Ci looked to her right, and saw the Barbarian Warrior behind her with a huge grin on his face. It was the Gryphon that he was riding. He seemed to be very pleased with himself and was very happy. According to Ye Ci's principles, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble. She had already swapped mounts with the Barbarian Warrior. If she continued to listen to his nonsense, then she would really have hit her head.
Ye Ci calmly turned her head and expressed her indifference to the Barbarian Warrior's words.
However, this Barbarian Warrior clearly didn't know what awkwardness and rejection was. Even if Ye Ci acted cold and ignored him, he could still continue talking. "I watched your maneuvering carefully just now. Did you pull the reins just now? Can't you just pull the reins steadily to make such a beautiful turn? "
"Right, Elf, how do I land in a beautiful way? Do I pull the reins too? Or do I need to borrow the strength of others? You have to teach me. When I land, there will definitely be a lot of beautiful girls in the Middle Continent. If you can guarantee that I land in a beautiful way, I will definitely win the hearts of many beautiful girls! "
"Aiya, Elf, teach me. I will pay you tuition. As long as you teach me, I won't be stingy."
… …
The Barbarian Warrior kept talking, but Ye Ci didn't seem to hear him. She ignored his nonsense and even ignored him completely.
However, Ye Ci was still a little impressed by this Barbarian Warrior. She had already acted so cold, but he still kept talking behind her. He would even change the topic from time to time so that she wouldn't feel too lonely talking to herself.
"Ahhh, where is this map? It's so beautiful. Why haven't I been here before? What level is this map? It's like a paradise on earth. It's so beautiful! "
"Aiya, the wind is too cold. I have to wear more clothes next time."
"Ah! Why is this Gryphon flying vertically? Will it fall down? Will it fall? "
… …
Since the Griffin's flight speed and flight path were the same, and players couldn't jump off the Griffin midway, Ye Ci could only endure the Barbarian Warrior's nonsense. What's more, this guy didn't even use his normal voice when he spoke. He kept yelling. Although yelling in the game wouldn't cause any damage to his voice and wouldn't cause him to lose stamina, it was still very annoying. It was very annoying for the listeners!! Ye Ci was starting to regret it. If only she had waited for the Barbarian Warrior to fly for a minute or two, then she wouldn't have to suffer so much.
"Elves, Elves, look, look, we are flying so high now! Wahhh, we are flying in the clouds! I can reach out and grab the clouds. This is so satisfying! "
"Elf, look below us. Is that the ocean? Or what? It feels so magical. There are magical lights everywhere. It would be even better if I could fly with a little girl. This place is so suitable for romance. "
"Wahhh! Elf, look at what is in front of us? Is that the Middle Continent? Is that the Middle Continent? "
After nearly three hours of ear-piercing noise, Ye Ci finally couldn't take it anymore. She turned her head and shouted at the Barbarian Warrior, "Shut up!"
The Barbarian Warrior froze for a moment. He had been talking to himself for a long time without getting a response from this female Elf. He was already used to her silence, but he didn't expect that this female Elf would have an outburst. This surprised the Barbarian Warrior. He was stunned for a moment, then he shouted excitedly, "Ah, so you were listening to me all this time! I thought you couldn't hear me all this time! "
Ye Ci rolled her eyes. She really wished that she was deaf. Only an idiot would be willing to waste so much time talking to him along the way.
"I am called Lotus Flower of Beginnings. What is your name?" The Barbarian Warrior didn't care if Ye Ci answered him. He immediately said his name.
Lotus Flower of Beginnings? Isn't that the name of the supermarket? Ye Ci looked at the Barbarian Warrior and hesitated for a moment. Then she said her name, "Gongzi You."
"Eh?" Lotus Flower of Beginnings was stunned. The Barbarian Warrior immediately stopped talking. He stretched his neck and looked at Ye Ci's face carefully. His gaze made Ye Ci feel uncomfortable. She turned her head and rolled her eyes. Lotus Flower of Beginnings immediately looked away and laughed awkwardly. Then he screamed as if he had seen a ghost, "Are you Gongzi You?"
Ye Ci stared straight ahead. She was filled with regret. I shouldn't have talked to this guy. I shouldn't have responded to him. Look at what I've done. I've caused so much trouble for myself.
However, Lotus Flower of Beginnings did not seem to mind Ye Ci's indifference. He continued to talk about Ye Ci, and he began to talk about all sorts of scandals and legends.
"Gongzi You, is it true that you have an affair with Fleeting Time from the Western Continent?"
"Gongzi You, is it true that the two of you have transmigrated into a forbidden love between different races?"
"Gongzi You, how did you meet Fleeting Time? Did he pursue you first, or did you pursue him first? "
"Gongzi You, will you and Fleeting Time get married in the future? Will you still have one from each continent? Or will the two of you merge? "
"Gongzi You, please invite me to your wedding. I'll help you receive gifts! I'm very good at calculating my debts! "
… …
Ye Ci felt as if her head was about to explode. Where did all these groundless questions come from? It's so annoying. Her face darkened as she looked at Lotus Yi Chu, who was still talking non-stop, and said, "If you want to be hunted down by me for a month, then keep talking."
Her words were very effective. At the very least, Lotus Flower of Beginnings was able to shut his mouth. He secretly looked at Ye Ci. It was obvious that Gongzi You was angry. He reached out to touch his nose and sighed. "I'm just curious, isn't it? A celebrity without any scandals is not a name. It's a good thing to have scandals! "
Ye Ci glared daggers at Lotus Blossom, "Alright, alright, I know. I know. I won't say anything else. I won't say anything else. I won't say anything about Fleeting Time anymore. Don't worry. "
It was finally quiet. Ye Ci let out a sigh of relief as she stared at the Middle Continent. We'll reach Hero City in about an hour. Once we're there, I'll be able to say goodbye to Lotus Flower of Beginnings.
The silence was only temporary. This was especially true for Lotus Blossom Blossom. She had to make use of this opportunity to speak to the elusive Gongzi You, or she might not get the chance in the future. Therefore, Lotus Flower Yi Chu began to chatter again after a short moment of silence.
Of course, he had learned his lesson this time. He no longer mentioned Fleeting Time, and instead began to ask about other things.
"The people of the Northern Continent are so mean. How could they issue a kill order? And it's for three months! Seriously! Don't you think so, Gongzi You? "
"Aiya, these people are just asking for trouble. Why would they accept a kill order? You must be annoyed by their pursuit, Gongzi You."
… …
Ye Ci lowered her head. She finally understood why people said that the cowardly were afraid of the daring, and the daring were afraid of the reckless. This Lotus Yi Chu in front of her was someone who didn't care about his life. Fine, she was afraid of him. She completely surrendered.
For the rest of the journey, Ye Ci remained as silent as a corpse, while Lotus Flower of Beginnings grew more and more excited as he spoke. He almost turned the conversation into his own personal speech. It was truly admirable.
When they finally arrived at Hero City, Ye Ci tugged on the reins of her Gryphon. The Gryphon circled above the Flying Pet Tamer and landed steadily beside the Flying Pet Tamer. She then jumped down from the Gryphon and disappeared into the crowd.
Lotus Flower of Beginnings was not as adept as Ye Ci when it came to landing. He struggled for a long time before he finally landed beside the Flying Pet Tamer. After jumping down from the Gryphon, he looked around for Ye Ci, but Gongzi You was nowhere to be seen. Lotus Flower of Beginnings slapped his head in frustration, "Aiya, I forgot to add her as a friend. What a pity!"
"Lotus Flower of Beginnings, you're here too?" A voice called out to him as he was searching for Ye Ci.
He turned around and greeted the voice with a smile, "That's right. Have you been here for a long time?"
The voice chuckled, "I've been here for a while. Why are you only here now?"
"Ah, I was delayed in Champion City." Lotus Flower of Beginnings scratched his head. He was too embarrassed to tell the person that he was delayed by the Gryphon. He then changed the topic, "Which continent did the guild leader and the others enter?"
"The guild is split into four parts. The guild leader and Death Blossom have yet to join the guild. I don't know which continent they chose to join the guild. However, most of the members are leveling up. You'll have to take them to a dungeon when you're free."
"Don't worry, I'll do it." Lotus Flower of Beginnings slapped his chest as he promised. He then chuckled, "But I'll have to take a look around Hero City first. I'll see if there's anything trendy here."
The person sighed, "You're probably here to see if there's a girl you can date!"
Lotus Flower of Beginnings laughed and waved at the man. He then walked into the crowd and headed towards Hero City.
Ye Ci quickly left the Flying Platform and headed towards the Profession Hall.
Every player's objective in Champion City was different. Some were here to broaden their horizons. Some were here to join in the fun. Some were here to spend money. Ye Ci, on the other hand, was here to unlock a new level.
After the release of the new expansion pack, the level cap for players was increased from level 60 to level 100. Level 40 was not to be underestimated. The experience points gained from reaching level 40 were much higher than the experience points gained from reaching level 60. Players who had reached level 60 were unable to raise their level cap in the original four continents. They had to visit the Profession Hall in Champion City to find a specialized Skill Master to raise their level cap. Although the Level 100 system had been released, there weren't many players who had reached Level 60 in the past.
Therefore, even though Hero City was packed with players, there were not many players who came to the third floor of the Profession Hall to look for a Skill Master to raise their level cap.
As Hero City had to accommodate players from all four continents, the map of Hero City was extremely vast. It was even larger than the main cities of the four continents. The Profession Hall was located at the east of the city. It was a white dome. The building was located in a wisteria garden. The mesmerizing purple color combined with the pure white building gave off an exotic vibe.
In the wisteria garden, there were many bards sitting or standing, leaning against the trees and singing ancient songs. They played their little harps, making beautiful music. Coupled with the soft voices of the bards, it was as if they wanted to intoxicate the players who passed by.
The scenery was extremely beautiful. Wisteria petals fluttered in the wind. A snow-white carpet with golden embroidery covered the grass. The bards were singing. The tables and chairs were filled with fruits and luxurious wine sets. It was like an Arabian painting. Many female players stopped in their tracks and took screenshots.
Ye Ci passed through a corridor filled with wisteria flowers and made her way to the Job Hall. Along the way, many players stopped by the garden to take pictures. It was as if Ye Ci was the only player who was in a hurry.
She seemed to have recalled the first time she came here. She was also captivated by the beauty of the place. However, after coming here so many times, she became numb to the beautiful scenery.
"That night was just like today.
The beautiful moonlight shone on our faces.
You said you were going on a long journey.
I said I'd wait for you.
You said you'd bring me bluebells from the peak of Mount Misya.
Bring them back to be the most beautiful ornament on my wedding dress.
I've been waiting for you. I've been waiting for you.
My wedding dress has been repaired for many years.
My long hair has been waiting for you to come back.
But ah.
My hero, when will you come back?
I don't want the bluebells from the peak of Mount Misya.
I don't want the most beautiful ornament on my wedding dress.
My hero, do you know?
Your love is the most beautiful jewel in my life?
Don't let the war delay your journey.
Don't let the wildflowers blind your eyes.
Come back quickly.
My hero … … "
The bards sang different songs. Ye Ci's quick footsteps slowed down when she heard this song. She turned to look at the bards who were singing softly with a harp under a wisteria tree. There were many players around him who were also listening to this ancient song.
Ye Ci's fair fingers danced lightly on her arm as she pondered about which quest this song was related to.
In fact, every song sung by the bards in the wisteria garden in Hero City's Profession Hall had a unique origin. They were the guides for many quests. However, the players at this time did not know. They only thought that the songs were pleasant to listen to. Ye Ci only knew the secrets of these songs in her previous life.
The song she was hearing now seemed to be related to a dungeon quest. However, as it had been a long time ago, she had forgotten which quest it was. She could only stand there and listen for a while longer. However, her brain seemed to have short-circuited and she could not remember. In the end, she sighed. Forget it. I'll think about it later after I raise my level cap.
After making up her mind, Ye Ci headed back to the Profession Hall without looking back. (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to come to qidian.com to vote for me. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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