The first floor of the Job Hall was the largest. There were many Skill Masters of different classes, and they were mainly there to level up their skills. In Fate, players relied on skill books to learn their skills, while leveling up their skills depended on Skill Masters. As long as they had enough gold coins, they could level up their skills with Skill Masters of different classes. There was no need for them to level up their skills.
To avoid the problem of having too many players and not enough Skill Masters, there were up to seven Skill Masters for each class in Hero City's Skill Hall. This was to reduce the crowding when players came to learn Skills.
There were fewer people on the second floor. It was mainly filled with NPCs of different classes who were responsible for giving out quests. Of course, these quests required certain conditions to be activated, but they were not too difficult. Most players would be able to complete the quests with the help of the game's guides. However, the number of players who could complete the quests was much lower than the number of players on the first floor.
The third floor had the least number of players.
The third floor was for leveling up Skill Masters. Every time a new level cap was released, these Skill Masters were the busiest. However, due to the uneven levels of the players, there weren't many NPCs here. There were only four of them.
There were only a few hundred players who had reached lvl60 in the entire Fate. Therefore, there were very few players who would come here to level up. However, it was obvious that the players who had reached the level cap did not want their faces to be seen by others. Therefore, the players on the third floor were all wearing cloaks.
Ye Ci was no exception. She walked up to the third floor with her cloak on, and found the place to be deserted. There were about a dozen players gathered in front of the 4 NPCs. They were all wearing cloaks just like him. It seemed that other than the four NPCs on the third floor, everyone else was wearing a cloak. It seemed very mysterious.
Ye Ci found an NPC with fewer players and was about to increase her level cap. As she was queuing up, she heard the sound of pleasant music. It was the sound of leveling up. Ye Ci looked towards the source of the sound and saw a cloaked player standing near the staircase. With the sound of music, he must have leveled up a few times. It seems like there are quite a few players who have reached level 60 a long time ago. This guy must have accumulated quite a lot of experience.
While she was looking at the player and thinking about his level, the NPC in front of her spoke to her respectfully, "Hero from afar, how may I help you?"
Ye Ci quickly regained her senses and nodded at the Level Skill Master in front of her. She then smiled and said, "Yes, sir. Can you help me increase my level cap?"
The NPC pondered for a moment, clearly checking Ye Ci's level. After a while, he nodded with a smile and said, "Of course. Hero from afar, your level has already met the requirements to raise the level cap. I'm happy to serve you." As he spoke, a ball of light rose from his hand and enveloped Ye Ci. Then Ye Ci heard a system announcement, "Your level cap has reached level 100."
What followed was the same leveling music as the previous player. This time, it rang for six times before it stopped. Ye Ci couldn't help but smile bitterly. It seems that the path from level 60 to level 100 is very difficult. She had accumulated so much experience for so long and had only reached level 6. It seems that it's impossible to reach level 100 in a short period of time.
"Little Gongzi, you've leveled up well!" Ye Ci was thinking about the best place to level up when someone patted her on the shoulder. Then, she heard a voice that gave her a headache.
Ye Ci would never forget this voice even if she turned into ashes. Even if she turned into an old woman, she would never forget this voice. It was like a curse that pierced through her ears. She suddenly jumped back and looked up at the person behind her. She saw that he had already taken off the hood of his cloak, revealing a head of long silver hair. His black eyes were flowing with a bright light, making it difficult for people to look at him directly.
As long as he didn't remove his hood, the other party wouldn't be able to recognize him. So when Ye Ci saw his face, she immediately lowered her head and ran down the stairs.
Fuck, I don't want to have anything to do with this guy! After all, this guy had received a bounty order from the three major guilds. Not only was she his archenemy, but she was also his gold. Even though players from opposing continents were not allowed to kill each other in Hero City, it wasn't impossible for them to clash with each other. This was why Ye Ci did not want to play the role of a fugitive with this guy in Hero City. It was boring.
Ye Ci was fast, but Fleeting Time was faster. He caught up with Ye Ci in the wisteria garden, and stopped her in her tracks with a grin on his face, "Little Gongzi, it's not easy for us to meet each other. Why are you running so fast?"
"You've got the wrong person." Ye Ci pulled down her hood guiltily, concealing herself under her cloak. She lowered her voice and answered him in a hushed tone.
"Oh?" Fleeting Time narrowed his eyes as he studied the cloaked figure from head to toe, and a faint smile appeared on his lips, "You've mistaken me for someone else?"
Ye Ci nodded her head in agreement. She hoped that this guy would let her go and stop harassing her. It was really annoying.
"Alright. I'm sorry." Despite his words, Fleeting Time had no intention of apologizing, "You're very similar to someone I know. That woman is so heartless. She cheated me of my feelings and left without looking back. I've been waiting for her for a long time, but she didn't even send me a single message. Sigh … I'm so pitiful. " He even pretended to wipe the tears from the corners of his eyes as he spoke, as if he was really crying from being hurt.
Ye Ci clenched her fists tightly under the hood, and a hint of anger could be seen in her eyes, but it was quickly concealed. She kept telling herself in her heart, 'Don't bother with this hooligan. His words can't be trusted. Don't bother with him!'
After a long moment of mental preparation, Ye Ci finally spoke up to Fleeting Time, "Can you move aside?"
"Huh? I'm blocking your way! " Fleeting Time blinked his eyes and looked at his current position. That's right. He was standing in the middle of the road, blocking Ye Ci's path. He let out a sigh and apologized sincerely, "I'm sorry. You see, I can't help but feel sad when I see someone who resembles that heartless woman. I'm really sorry for blocking your way."
Ye Ci let out a sigh of relief when she saw that Fleeting Time had no intention of leaving. Forget it. So be it. If the mountain doesn't want to come, then so be it. Even if Fleeting Time did not want to move aside, it did not mean that she would not be able to pass. Ye Ci dashed past Fleeting Time and ran into the distance.
According to Ye Ci's understanding of Fleeting Time, he was not only good at playing, but also had quick reflexes. Most importantly, he was like a piece of sticky candy. Anyone who was targeted by him would be severely injured, if not killed. Ye Ci did not even have the chance to summon The Fourth Prince. She immediately fled after dodging Fleeting Time's attack.
However, Ye Ci had overestimated her speed, and underestimated Fleeting Time's reflexes. In fact, Fleeting Time had already predicted and simulated all the possible routes that Ye Ci would take to escape when he first intercepted Ye Ci, and he had even made the necessary preparations to counter those predictions. This meant that Fleeting Time had already thought of what he would do if Ye Ci decided to run away while he was talking nonsense with her.
Fleeting Time placed his hand on Ye Ci's shoulder the moment she passed by him, and pushed down with all his might.
Ye Ci was caught off guard by the sudden force. She was unable to retract her leg in time, and was pushed down by Fleeting Time. She would have been pressed to the ground if she did not grab onto a pillar to support herself. Fortunately, she was able to react in time. She made use of the support from the pillar to evade Fleeting Time's attack, and Fleeting Time was able to grab onto thin air.
However, Fleeting Time was no pushover. He slid his hand down and grabbed onto Ye Ci's shoulder. As Ye Ci had already used her Flicker, she was unable to evade Fleeting Time's grasp. She felt herself being thrown backwards by the force.
Ye Ci was reminded of her fight with Fleeting Time in the dungeon in the Southern Continent. Fleeting Time had also thrown her in the same manner. Is he trying to do the same thing again? Ye Ci sneered. Fleeting Time must be looking down on me if that's what he's trying to do. Ye Ci would never fall for the same trick twice. Ye Ci pretended to be thrown backwards by Fleeting Time, but in the next moment, she used the force from Fleeting Time's grip to spring herself up and lunged at Fleeting Time like a sword.
Ye Ci thought that Fleeting Time would panic, or at the very least, dodge her attack. But when Ye Ci closed in on Fleeting Time, a mysterious smile appeared on his face. And it was that smile that caused Ye Ci's heart to sink. Just what is this guy up to?
Ye Ci was a paranoid person.
At this moment, it was just a moment of lightning and thunder, but her mind was constantly exchanging her own contradictions. Should I ignore that smile and attack Fleeting Time directly, or should I change my attack and wait for the next opportunity?
Her mind was constantly struggling and conflicted, but her body had already made a decision while she was still hesitating. She unsheathed the dagger at her waist and changed the direction of her attack in midair, aiming for Fleeting Time's left arm.
But Fleeting Time suddenly leaped back.
Ye Ci did not hesitate as she swung her dagger and dagger at Fleeting Time. Not even a drop of water was splashed into her body. Ye Ci was quick to begin with, and she was angered by Fleeting Time's actions. Her dagger glinted with a cold light, and she aimed for Fleeting Time's vitals and joints.
Fleeting Time drew his dagger and met Ye Ci's attack without hesitation. Their weapons clanged against each other in the air. In this warm and beautiful wisteria garden filled with wisteria flower petals, the battle between the two of them didn't seem out of place. Instead, it had a very elegant beauty.
Perhaps it was the unique fragrance of the wisteria flower that permeated the entire battle scene, or perhaps it was the unique softness of the wisteria flower petals and the murderous aura of the battle that made the fierce battle between the two become a beautiful scene at this moment. Fleeting Time did not take the initiative to attack. He was constantly retreating. His body was so light that it was as if the wind in the garden could blow him away. Ye Ci was unable to land a hit on him no matter how hard she tried.
Ye Ci was not in a hurry either. She was not angered by Fleeting Time's attacks. Instead, she calmed down. She was thin to begin with, and she was wearing a large overcoat. She did not seem clumsy when she chased after Fleeting Time.
"Wow! Look at those two! Are they fighting?" Some players had already noticed the battle between the two of them. They stopped in their tracks and praised the graceful movements and silhouettes of the two of them.
"No way! Is this a battle set up by the system? How can players move so elegantly in a battle?"
"This is just too beautiful! I never knew that a battle between daggers could be so entertaining."
"The bards seem to be accompanying them. This is just too enjoyable. "
… …
Even though the movements of the two were perfect in the eyes of the players, Ye Ci and Fleeting Time were the only ones who knew how dangerous the battle was.
Fleeting Time suddenly slowed down. His body leaned back like a feather, and he looked as if he was about to fall. But Ye Ci knew that Fleeting Time was not going to fall. He must have something up his sleeve. With a twist of her wrist, she changed the direction of her dagger and thrust it backward.
One of them retreated, while the other dashed forward. In that split second, Ye Ci could feel her dagger slicing through something. But before she could take a look, she was already a few yards away from her attacker.
Ye Ci immediately stood up and turned around, only to find that Fleeting Time was already on his feet. He was just a step away from her. Just as she was about to attack, she felt a chill on her neck. She furrowed her brows. She was too late. Fleeting Time must have changed his footwork when he fell to the ground. It was a pity that she did not manage to see through his attack.
"Aiya, you're so annoying. He hasn't even finished speaking, so why are you starting to fight and kill?" Fleeting Time's lips curled up. There was a hint of a smile in his voice, and Ye Ci felt that his words were mushy. Ye Ci noticed a scar on Fleeting Time's cheek. It was not deep, but it was still bleeding profusely.
Although she was not afraid of leaving a scar in the game, she still felt the pleasure of leaving a scar on a face that was as beautiful as a peach blossom. Especially when the flower was Fleeting Time. It felt so good.
Ye Ci could not help but grin at the sight of Fleeting Time's face. If he had been any slower, Ye Ci would have used her dagger to slice Fleeting Time's face into pieces. Even his mother would not be able to recognize him.
"Little Gongzi, you seem to be very happy to see my face." Ye Ci was wearing a hood, but it could not hide the smile on her face. The smile on Fleeting Time's face grew brighter as he lowered his head and whispered into her ear, "That's right, Ye Ci."
His voice was as soft as an ant that had just swallowed honey. His voice seeped into Ye Ci's ears, as if trying to soften Ye Ci's heart. Ye Ci could not help but feel warm. The man's warm breath seemed to be burning her hair, her skin, and her blood. Ye Ci pushed Fleeting Time away without hesitation, and said awkwardly, "Get away from me."
"Oh? So you're not pretending to not know me anymore?" Fleeting Time took a step back from Ye Ci's push. He sheathed his dagger and crossed his arms in front of his chest.
In truth, Ye Ci wished that she did not know Fleeting Time for the rest of her life. But it was too much for her to keep up the act. Ye Ci removed her hood and stared at Fleeting Time provocatively, "Why do you have to confirm my identity? Are you trying to fulfill your bounty order here? "
"Bounty order?" Fleeting Time was stunned for a moment. It was as if he had forgotten about the order, or as if he had never done it in the first place. But Ye Ci rolled her eyes, and a look of realization dawned on Fleeting Time's face, "Aiya, Little Gongzi, I would've forgotten about it if you didn't remind me. Look at you, I've forgotten about earning money. Don't you feel proud of yourself?"
"Proud?" Ye Ci was confused by his words. "What's there to be proud of?" Ye Ci could feel that she was not on the same page with Fleeting Time. Or rather, they were not living in the same space. They could understand each other's words, but when they were together, she could not understand what he was talking about.
"Of course I'm proud of myself. I've forgotten about earning money because of you. Don't you know how charming you are? Shouldn't you treat me to a drink?" Fleeting Time spoke naturally, as if there was nothing wrong with his words.
Ye Ci's face darkened. Isn't this guy a little too shameless? What the hell is he talking about?
"Little Gongzi, I found a good tavern in Hero City on my way here. Let's go there. Alright, alright!" Fleeting Time reached out for Ye Ci's hand when he saw that Ye Ci did not respond, but was slapped away by Ye Ci. He grimaced in pain and blew on his paws. "Alright then. You can pick the place. You can go anywhere you want. I won't make any decisions on my own anymore."
Ye Ci rolled her eyes. What a hooligan. That wasn't the main point of the problem. The main point was that she didn't want to see this guy at all, let alone drink with him. And I'm treating him to a drink … F * ck! Why am I such an idiot? Why would I spend money on something that makes me feel so uncomfortable?
Ye Ci was familiar with Fleeting Time's personality. The more one tried to argue with a person like him, the more one would not be able to gain the upper hand. The best way to deal with a person like him was to completely ignore him. She glared at Fleeting Time, and walked past him without saying a word as she made her way out of the wisteria.
"Where are you going, Little Gongzi?"
"I'm going somewhere without you." Ye Ci did not hold back.
"Aiya, that's not going to be easy." Fleeting Time did not mind. He lowered his head and smiled at Ye Ci, "I've decided. I'm going wherever Little Gongzi wants to go."
Ye Ci rolled her eyes at the shameless hooligan, "Say, Fleeting Time, don't you have anything to do?"
"I do."
"Then why don't you go and do your thing? Don't follow me around. It's not good." Ye Ci sneered.
"What's not good about it?" Fleeting Time blinked his peach blossom eyes innocently, but Ye Ci was certain that the glint in those peach blossom eyes of his was a sinister and vicious scheme.
"Do you think it's a good thing for two people from opposing continents to be on good terms with each other?"
"That's right. I don't know if it's a good thing for two people from opposing continents to be together, but I do know that if I'm with you, I'll definitely be posted on the forums." Fleeting Time stared at Ye Ci shamelessly, and bent down towards Ye Ci, "That's a good thing."
Ye Ci's mouth was wide open, and she was unable to close it for a long time. She could not even utter a single word. She suddenly felt that she did not understand Fleeting Time at all. What's going on in his head … Is it a good thing to be caught on the forums and discussed by the entire world? Why does it sound like something worth looking forward to coming out of his mouth?
Is the world too crazy, or is Fleeting Time too shameless? Or is it because I can't keep up with the times?
"Oi oi oi, there's a fly in my mouth." Fleeting Time did not want to tease Ye Ci any further. He reached out his hand and lifted Ye Ci's chin so that she could move her jaw back to his starting point. However, her chin was really slender, and the feeling of touching it with his fingers was not ordinary. Her soft lips emitted a unique luster under the starlight and moonlight, giving him an irresistible impulse to capture that luster and guard it tightly, never letting go.
Ye Ci could feel Fleeting Time's breath on her face and lips as he leaned towards her. His breath mingled with hers, and it burned like a prairie fire.
I …
Shouldn't he do something about it?
Like push him away? Or take a few steps back? Another example would be to raise his hand and slap that peach blossom face of his so that it would really turn into a peach blossom. Ye Ci's mind was filled with questions, but her body seemed to have stiffened, and she could not move an inch.
It was a strange yet familiar feeling.
A long time ago, a time so long ago that Ye Ci could not even remember, there was someone who had done the same thing to her. How did she react then? I've forgotten. I've really forgotten …
Ye Ci's mind was in a mess. She kept telling herself that she should have done something.
There was an unfamiliar and hot aura coming from Fleeting Time. Ye Ci sensed danger from the aura. It was so dangerous that she had the urge to run away.
"Oi, can you stop glaring at me like that? You're making me feel pressured." Fleeting Time was amused by the sight of Ye Ci's lifeless face. If not for the slight trembling of her body, he would have been disheartened by the sight of Ye Ci. But now, he found it very interesting.
The wisteria garden was indeed a wonderful place.
The stars shone brightly, the moonlight was gentle, the flowers were fragrant, the scenery was beautiful, and the music was like a river that cleansed the soul of everyone. And the most beautiful thing was …
There was Fleeting Time here, and there was Gongzi You here.
Ye Ci gulped. She felt that she should say something, and in fact, she did. But she did not understand what she said.
"I don't think this is a good idea. I think it's better for us to fight and kill each other. I think … "
Before she could finish her sentence, she fell into a pair of soft hands. She stopped in her tracks. Have I gone mad? Shouldn't I be drawing my sword at him now? But this hooligan was not punished, and he was even committing suicide. And as the executioner, I let him go. I must have gone mad.
The moonlight was beautiful.
It was so beautiful that Ye Ci's cold and distant heart felt as if something had been shattered in the corner of her heart, causing it to thump softly.
Thump … Thump … Thump …
"But I think it's good." Fleeting Time released Ye Ci's soft lips with a warm smile. He reached out his thumb and gently massaged Ye Ci's stiff lips. His voice was as soft as water that could drown and melt everything, "Very good. Very good."
And with that, he covered her lips with his once again.
He suddenly realized that he had always wanted to do this. He did not know when it started, but he had always wanted to do this. He didn't know what kind of storm was waiting for him after a while, nor did he know what kind of perilous waves were waiting for him. However, he knew that the moment just now was too short, and it wasn't enough to make up for the long wait and expectation he had. Even when they had just parted, he could not help but miss her again.
It was a wonderful feeling.
It was just a game, and it was just a string of data. But at this moment, he could feel the warmth from her. He had been at the pinnacle for too long. He had even forgotten what warmth felt like. But it was a wonderful feeling. He could feel the warmth from Gongzi You's data despite the distance between them. No, it was more accurate to say that it was the warmth of the person behind the data.
It was a warmth that he had yearned for for a very long time. It was so warm that he could not help but feel tired. I would rather time stop at this moment.
This was an unfamiliar yet seductive feeling. The softness on her lips gradually became stronger. His slender fingers ran through her hair and across her back. Just like that, her body was tightly confined in a broad and warm embrace. There, she could hear the same non-stop thumping sound as the left side of her chest.
Thump … Thump … Thump …
Their hearts were beating in unison. It was fast, strong, and mesmerizing.
Her mind was in a daze. She could not think of anything.
Ye Ci suddenly gave up. What's going to happen? Who cares. What's going to happen tomorrow? Who cares. What's going to happen in the future? Who cares!
At this moment, she was greedy for his embrace. She was greedy for his warmth. The hug was different from Bai Mo's and her father's. It had the same sense of security as Bai Mo's and her father's, but it was different from the warmth of her father's embrace. Ye Ci was drowned by the warmth of his embrace, and she could not even let out a final cry. She was drowned in his embrace for the rest of her life.
She did not even notice the sigh that escaped her lips. She could only feel the soft lips of Fleeting Time pausing for a brief moment before they grabbed hold of her once again. Fleeting Time swept through her mind like a storm.
"I want to find you." Fleeting Time let go of Ye Ci, and spoke out of the blue.
"What?" Ye Ci's gaze softened, and Fleeting Time knew that he would not be a normal man if he were to say anything in response to her gaze. He sighed. It was as if he was giving in to himself, and to Ye Ci at the same time.
"What did you just say?" Ye Ci did not get the answer that she wanted. She stared at Fleeting Time as she regained some of her senses.
"Shut up." Fleeting Time displayed his dominance over Ye Ci. He looked up at the wisteria tree behind him, pressed Ye Ci against the tree trunk, and kissed her without hesitation.
Ye Ci could feel her entire body burning up. She panted lightly and tried to push Fleeting Time away, but she did not know if she should push him away or not. Fleeting Time grabbed Ye Ci's hand and placed it in his other hand. He extended his free hand towards the edge of Ye Ci's leather armor in an attempt to caress her smooth skin.
But …
This is really a game.
There are many rules that must be followed in a game.
For example, there is a rule that protects the rights of women in Fate. The general content of the game was actually similar to the original game. The game did not prohibit adult players from doing things that adults could do, but you had to do it step by step, right? You had to reach the Favorability level, right? Otherwise, you would be a person who would be caught and sent to prison! You had to do it in an orderly manner, right?
Just as Fleeting Time was about to take the next step, a system warning rang in his ears, "Your affinity with Gongzi You is not high enough for the following intimate acts. You will be severely punished if you continue. Please respect the females in the game! "
Fleeting Time's face turned pale when he heard the notification. It was as if a man was kicked in the balls when he was in the throes of passion. It was a pain in the balls. And for Fleeting Time, no amount of pain could make up for the pain he was feeling right now.
Fleeting Time lowered his hand. Even if he forced himself to do the following actions now, the system would prohibit him, and he would immediately be thrown into prison by the system for some sort of crime.
He slammed the tree trunk and cursed under his breath.
Ye Ci was confused. What just happened? Fleeting Time tried to touch her waist, but he gave up as if he was electrocuted. Did something happen that I don't know about?
"Fleeting Time …"
"Stop talking." Fleeting Time hugged Ye Ci tightly as he buried his face in Ye Ci's neck. His voice was seductive and hoarse.
Ye Ci did not refute his words. She stared at the moonlight that was shrouded in wisteria petals, and a single thought ran through her mind.
I've gone mad. I've really gone mad.
"Eh? Gongzi You! It's really you! I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me! " A voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the originally beautiful and adulterous … ahem, warm scene, abruptly interrupting.
Ye Ci's face darkened when she turned towards the source of the voice.
This person was … Spotless Autumn.
Fleeting Time raised his head and narrowed his eyes. For some reason, Fleeting Time could feel his entire body burning up. He immediately drew his bow and fired an arrow at Spotless Autumn.
This is Firework's last 9K daily update before she gives birth. She's living up to her expectations! Those who still have pink votes, please vote for Firework! Of course, please reserve your pink votes for next month as well. Hehe O (∩ _ ∩) O ~
Firework's due date is the 28th of April. It's the end of the month, but the checkup is getting more frequent. Her belly is getting bigger and bigger, and I'm getting tired all the time. I can fall asleep anytime I want. That's why I can't update 9K daily.
My current plan is to update 6K daily during the months of April and May … Of course, that's only if I have a stockpile of manuscripts. If I don't have enough manuscripts … 3K or 4K daily …
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