Star Abyss Walker

Chapter 269 10% of the shares

Afternoon, outside the gate of Jiangning University branch campus.

Lu Xiaobei, Zhao Yihang, and I looked solemnly at this top university in Jiangning Province, the only 985 university in the province. Wow... Even a branch campus exudes a breathtaking aura of dominance.

In terms of location, the Jiangning University branch campus stands out, facing a whole university town composed of second-tier universities and junior colleges. Therefore, the street at the north gate of Jiangning University is the most prosperous and popular student commercial street in the area!
The three of them walked back and forth several times, but there were no prime locations for rent. There were only a few small storefronts that were struggling to stay afloat. However, the storefronts were too small. They might be enough to open a milk tea shop or a bookstore, but they would be far from sufficient to open an internet cafe, let alone a large chain like Feiyang Internet Cafe.

Finally, my gaze fell on the internet cafe that was less than 30 meters away from the north gate of Jiangning University.

Huanyu Internet Cafe sounds like a super old-fashioned internet cafe. The outside is covered with posters of Legend of Mir, MU Online, and World of Warcraft. There is also an advertisement for "buy 100 hours and get 20 hours free".

"Xiao Bei."

I looked at the two people behind me and said, "Take off your name tags, let's go in and see what's going on."

"Ah."

So the three of them went into the internet cafe. It was 2 p.m., which should have been the time when students finished lunch and skipped class to play games online. However, most of the machines were empty, and the place was filled with a thick smell of smoke. The veteran players of Legend of Mir were smoking and shouting and cursing loudly, which was very rude.

"Hello, would you like to use the internet?" The internet cafe manager was a shy-looking young girl.

"Ah."

I nodded: "Xiao Bei, Hang Zi, shall I set up two machines for you?"

"OK."

Lu Xiaobei nodded and smiled, and he and Zhao Yihang each turned on a computer and logged into their World of Warcraft accounts to do quests.

I looked at the young girl, who was leaning against the counter like a good-for-nothing hoodlum, and chuckled, "Beautiful lady, there aren't many people using the internet here..."

"Yes, there might be more in the evening."

How's business overall?

"so so."

Network pipe: "You...you don't go online?"

"No."

I smiled and asked, "Is the boss here?"

"Here I am."

The young girl pointed to a chubby, middle-aged man in the distance who was smoking and playing Legend of Mir. She said, "That's our boss. Is there anything you need? I'll call him for you."

"No need, I'll go find him myself."

"Ok."

So I went over, pulled up a chair and sat down next to the boss, then took out my pack of Jinliqun cigarettes, unusually lit one, and watched him play a game called Legend of Mir while puffing out smoke.

"The Netherfire Curse is indeed much worse in PvP. Its accuracy is too low, and sometimes it is even worse than the Soul Talisman. It looks scary, but in actual PvP, it's just like chasing someone around and setting off firecrackers."

"Fuck..."

The shopkeeper turned to me and laughed, "Brother, you play Legend of Mir too?"

"Yeah, I've played it a little before."

I offered him a cigarette and said with a smile, "These days, almost everyone in internet cafes plays World of Warcraft. It's hard to see anyone playing Legend of Mir anymore."

"Indeed..."

The boss sighed a little, then continued to focus on the game.

"Boss, I don't see much business here..."

"That's not."

He took the gold bar I handed him and said, "The internet cafe business is getting harder and harder to run now. The competition is too fierce. Although I have a lot of machines here, they are all relatively old machines. World of Warcraft can't run properly. Damn it... Ever since that game came out, my business has plummeted. In addition, new internet cafes like Xinxin Internet Cafe and Taige Internet Cafe have opened on this street, which have drawn away the customers. It's becoming increasingly difficult for me to continue. I even suspect that I might start losing money next month."

"Business is indeed not very good."

I looked around the internet cafe: "Boss, how many computers do you have here in total?"

"Eight units."

The boss said, "There are 160 units downstairs and 80 units upstairs."

"Oh...the upstairs space is so much smaller than the downstairs space?"

"No, there are two rooms upstairs where people live."

"That's it..."

I took a deep breath and started to plan. The location of this internet cafe was definitely top-tier, comparable to the flagship store next to Huaining University. The space should also be sufficient. With some renovations to the upstairs rooms, it would be no problem to accommodate over 300 machines in total. It could also accommodate a milk tea bar and other similar facilities.

"brother……"

The shop owner suddenly glanced at me and said, "You're dressed so smartly, you don't look like someone who comes to the internet cafe. I wonder what you are..."

"Haha, I also own an internet cafe."

I smiled and said, "I wonder if you have any plans to sell this internet cafe?"

"transfer?"

He immediately shook his head and said, "I'm not a very ambitious person. After graduating from university, I just liked playing games and had no interest in anything else. That's why I opened this internet cafe. You could say this internet cafe is my life. If I had to sell it, it would be worse than death for me."

"But I've looked at your machines, and they all need to be upgraded, otherwise they won't be competitive at all. With the launch of World of Warcraft, more and more 3D games will flood the market, and your configuration simply won't attract any players."

I smiled slightly: "Brother, do you have the funds to upgrade your computer's specs?"

"I……"

He hesitated.

"Actually, it doesn't necessarily have to be transferred."

I said, "We can do it another way. You can take your old computer out for recycling and transfer the rental contract to us. We'll have a partnership, and I can give you a share of the business. That way, you'll still be one of the owners of this internet cafe."

"no……"

He frowned: "Brother, who exactly are you?"

I immediately pulled out my business card: "My name is Ding Han, and I am the operations manager of Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe."

"what?!"

The boss was shocked: "You're Ding Han, the one who organized WHL?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Fuck..."

The boss looked at me in astonishment, then began to struggle internally. After several minutes, he finally said, "I can consider the cooperation method you mentioned, but if I sell all my old computers and transfer the rental agreement, how many shares will you give me?"

"This will need to be evaluated later."

I smiled faintly: "The internet cafe will definitely be named Feiyang Internet Cafe, and the operation rights are with us. As for you, brother... you will be one of the owners of this internet cafe. You can continue to play Legend of Mir here and also get dividends without lifting a finger. I think you should consider this."

"it is good!"

The boss nodded: "If you really say that, then I'm truly determined to work for you!"

Sure enough, most gamers are straightforward and easy to talk to!

"Xiao Bei, come over and meet our future business partner."

At my call, Lu Xiaobei immediately came over and said with a smile, "Hello, I am Lu Xiaobei, the owner of Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe."

She's a real big boss, and a big star too.

The owner of Huanyu Internet Cafe was flattered and said, "Hello, Mr. Lu... My name is Zhou Huanyu. People who know me call me Lao Zhou or Brother Yu."

"Xiao Bei, Lao Zhou has confirmed his cooperation with us."

I mentioned Zhou Huanyu's suggestion to sell the machinery and use the rental agreement as investment capital.

"Ah."

Lu Xiaobei said, "Ding Han, can you estimate how much Old Zhou's machines can sell for?"

"Used computers aren't worth much now. 220 machines together are probably worth less than 20 yuan. Lao Zhou, how many rental contracts do you still have? How much are they worth in terms of depreciation?"

"There are still five years left, which translates to an estimated 40."

"By the way, your room upstairs also needs to be cleared out. We're planning to expand our operations to 300 machines. What do you think?"

"can!"

Zhou Huanyu readily agreed, "I can rent a new place in the neighborhood behind here. Anyway, I don't have a wife, so I only need to eat my fill."

"In this case……"

Lu Xiaobei said, "I plan to invest around 800 million in this branch at Jiangning University. You, Lao Zhou, have contributed 60. But since you are an original shareholder, I'm willing to give you more shares, allowing you to own 10% of the branch. What do you think?"

"10%..."

Zhou Huanyu pondered for a moment, seemingly feeling that it was a bit too little.

Indeed, he was originally the owner of Huanyu Internet Cafe, but suddenly he only owns 10% of the shares. It will definitely take time for him to process this psychological gap.

"Old Zhou, you can try a different approach."

I put my arm around his shoulder and said, “You’re running Huanyu Internet Cafe, but it will soon be losing money. You’re basically losing money every month. And computer configurations are being updated very quickly these days, so your old computer will become less and less valuable. But it’s different with Feiyang Internet Cafe. We’re guaranteed to make a profit. If I were you, I would never hesitate to sell Huanyu Internet Cafe’s business license. I could then enjoy the dividends every year and play Legend of Mir, drink milk tea, and watch the girls from Jiangning University play Audition every day. I can’t imagine anything happier in the world than that.”

"I rely on..."

Zhou Huanyu grinned and said, "Ding Han, stop fooling me. I understand. 10% it is. From now on, I'll work for you guys!"

"OK!"

Lu Xiaobei and I exchanged a smile. Finally, the locations for both branches have been finalized!
……

In the evening, chickens and frogs celebrated their victory.

Not only Lu Xiaobei and me, but Zhao Yihang and Chen Xiaoman were also there.

"You finalized the locations for two branches in just one day, that's impressive..."

Chen Xiaoman said with a beaming smile, "Xiao Bei, Ding Han, thank you for your hard work. Come, let me toast you!"

The four glasses of juice were clinked together.

"What will we do next? Purchasing equipment, decorating, and designing the storefront for the new shop is a huge workload. We can't possibly handle it all with just a few of us. Xiao Bei, what are your plans?" Chen Xiaoman asked.

"I'm going back to BH City tomorrow."

Lu Xiaobei said, "I will transfer a group of idle people from Lao Lu's side to help. We will focus our energy on the flagship store, and just keep an eye on the two branches."

"That's good!"

……

I was busy until very late. When I returned to my residence, I chatted with Lin Qingying for a few minutes before going to sleep.

It's midnight.

Suddenly, a bell rang in my ears—

[Attention all players! The Jiangning Province quest "The Latent Crisis, the Everfrost Territory!" (SS-rank main quest) will officially begin in 12 hours! North of the Great Wall Watch, a crisis is brewing beneath the vast expanse of ice. The demons that have lain dormant for many years are about to awaken, and the fifth-tier demon, Frost Spirit, lurking in the Everfrost Territory, is about to enter its breeding season. Please head to the Great Wall Watch immediately to nip this deadly crisis in the bud!]

……

Finally, after a period of silence, players in Jiangning Province have once again received a regional mission, and it's an SS-level regional mission at that. The final reward for this kind of mission is bound to be quite substantial, so don't miss it!

In an instant, the game team chat channel became lively—

I want to tell a story: "Brothers and sisters, we have a job to do!"

Cai Cai: "Hahahaha, you're really fucking enthusiastic about the story..."

I want to tell a story: "Haha, it's because my equipment was too bad, and I wanted to get ahead of everyone else and enjoy the good life as soon as possible..."

Ruolin: "Where are the others?"

Kou-mei, Kahei Chihiro, and Hōya Asahi: "Here!"

Fatty: "I'm here too, just finished..."

Cai Cai: "Tell me in detail after you're done!"

Fatty: "..."

I coughed and said, "An SS-level mission is not to be missed, so first of all... does everyone still have their Resurrection Codex? Let's confirm. Only those with the Resurrection Codex can go. Those without should behave themselves."

"Yes, we have them all!"

Everyone posted pictures of their Resurrection Codexes in the channel, as if they were showing off. In fact, this scene was quite explosive. In Star Abyss, it is very rare for a team like ours to have a Resurrection Codex for every member. Guilds like Crimson Cloud Alliance and Ember Domain have players who are top talents who possess the Resurrection Codex.

I opened the large map, switched to the Northern Region, and said, "There are no teleportation arrays in the Everfrost Tundra, so we need to get there a little earlier. How about this, we'll meet at the player black market at 10 o'clock tomorrow, and then we'll see how to get there."

"OK!"

After agreeing on the plan, they all went to sleep.

……

The next morning, at the breakfast stall downstairs.

Lin Qingying and I sat facing each other, eating breakfast of steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and spicy soup.

The morning light shone on her beautiful hair and profile, making her breathtakingly beautiful, which captivated me.

"Why are you staring at me?" Lin Qingying suddenly asked.

"Because it looks good."

"Oh?"

She couldn't help but smile: "Is there something you want to tell me?"

"Ah."

I nodded and laughed, "I'm going on another damn business trip!"

"..."

Lin Qingying said helplessly, "Has something happened outside again?"

"Yes, there's been a minor problem in the Northern Region, but don't worry, I have a trump card. There will be absolutely no problems, and the probability of my safe return is 100%!"

"That's good."

She smiled and continued eating.

"Oh, Mr. Lin is here too~~~"

Just then, the fat man's voice came from behind, and Shen Yue was affectionately holding his arm beside him.

"Hello, Mr. Lin."

Shen Yue is now also an employee of Yuening, and she nodded with a very proper smile.

Good morning everyone!

Lin Qingying said, "Shall we sit down and have something to eat together?"

"okay!"

Fatty brought Shen Yue to share a table with us. After we finished eating, Lin Qingying and Shen Yue drove off to Yuening Group. Fatty and I stood in the sunlight and watched the two cars drive away one after the other.

"Go straight to the player black market? It seems a bit early now," the fat man said.

"I'm going to the internet cafe first, do you want to come along?"

"Okay!"

So the two hailed a taxi and headed to Feiyang Internet Cafe.

Early in the morning, Chen Xiaoman and Zhao Yihang were busy, and there was a pink suitcase next to the bar, which seemed to belong to Lu Xiaobei. Soon, she was seen coming down from upstairs.

"Xiao Bei, what time is your flight?" I asked.

"One more moment."

Lu Xiaobei tilted his head and glanced at the fat man, then asked, "Why is Yang here too?"

"Oh, I'm just passing by. Just treat me like a random passerby," the fat man said, seizing the opportunity.

Lu Xiaobei immediately laughed: "I've always treated you like a passerby. After all, compared to protagonists like us, your appearance is not that important."

"Hahahaha~~~"

The fat man laughed loudly, pointed at Zhao Yihang's nose and said, "Hangzi is even more of a nobody than me, so I won't say anything more about him."

Zhao Yihang rubbed his nose: "Damn it, you're spouting insults first thing in the morning..."

"Xiao Bei, come here, I have something to tell you."

"Oh!"

Lu Xiaobei walked over, and I turned around and led her to the outer wall of the internet cafe, where we basked in the warm sunlight. I asked, "How many people did you borrow from your dad's company to handle the two new stores?"

"Not many, seven or eight."

Lu Xiaobei took out her phone and said, "I'm sending you a WeChat contact. He's the main person in charge. If there's anything wrong with the two branches, you can give him direct orders." She sent me a WeChat contact named Zhou Zhenyuan. His profile picture showed him wearing a suit and tie, looking like a real estate salesman.

"Ding Han, there's also this."

She took a contract out of her bag and gave it to me.

"What's the matter?"

"Employment contract".

Lu Xiaobei said, "I have decided to formally hire you as the general manager of Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe Huaining Branch, with a monthly salary of 4 yuan. When I am not here, the flagship store and the two branches will be under your management."

"I rely on..."

I exclaimed in surprise, "The salary you're offering me is much higher than Hangzi's!"

"Salaries are all just a facade."

Lu Xiaobei laughed and said, "After all, your status at Feiyang Internet Cafe is far more than just that of a manager; you're the one who breathed life into it."

As she spoke, her youthful radiance shining in the sunlight, she said, "By the way, you said you had something to tell me, what is it?"

"that……"

I snapped out of my shock at being called the "General Manager of Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe Huaining Branch" and said seriously, "There's something I want you to do, and you must treat it as a very important matter!"

"You said."

“When you go back to BH City this time, you need to go to the Bureau of Industry and Commerce and register a new trademark called ‘Feiyang Chain E-sports Hotel’ from the Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe trademark. Then, make this trademark independent and keep it in your own hands.”

"what?"

Lu Xiaobei's lips parted slightly: "Why...why?"

"Xiao Bei."

I solemnly said, "The world is developing too fast. The reason why the internet cafe economy in China is so prosperous right now is because the economy is in its early stages of growth. Ordinary families cannot afford to buy computers and install internet cables. But in a few years, ordinary families will have money and can buy computers and get internet access. That will be the stage when the internet cafe economy begins to decline from its peak."

"This……"

Lu Xiaobei looked shocked, seemingly not expecting me to see things so deeply.

"Therefore, Feiyang Internet Cafe is not our final destination."

I looked at her and continued, "The future operating model must be changed, otherwise it will be difficult to keep up with the times. When the internet cafe economy declines, our next step is to build e-sports hotels. We will use e-sports as a gimmick and integrate it with the hotel model to attract the attention of young people. The user group is still the same group of people, the operating model will change, but the economic benefits will be greater."

"it is good!"

Lu Xiaobei didn't delve into the details and nodded directly: "When I return to BH City this time, I will treat this matter as a top priority. The first thing I will do is to secure the trademark for Feiyang Chain E-sports Hotel!"

“So obedient!”

I smiled approvingly and said, "Young man, keep up the good work! I can already see a rising star emerging from the business and music worlds!"

"Is it?!"

Lu Xiaobei squinted her eyes and began to dream about the future.

"I'm off, I have to go do my mission."

Be careful!

"Don't worry, I have the Resurrection Scripture, I won't die!"

"You're really amazing~~~"

……

Chen Xiaoman drove Lu Xiaobei to the airport, while Fatty and I hailed a taxi to go to the player black market.

As for why Lu Xiaobei was asked to separate the "Feiyang Chain Esports Hotel" trademark, it's actually quite simple. Lu Changzai's company has interfered too much with Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe. The funds come from Lu Changzai, and now the management team also comes from Lu Changzai. To put it bluntly, Feiyang Chain Internet Cafe may seem to be owned by Lu Xiaobei, but in reality, the real owner is Lu Changzai.

Last time, I heard Lu Xiaobei mention that Lu Changzai's company wasn't doing too well financially.

Actually, this is not a good sign. Although I am not a business genius, I know that the business world is like a battlefield. In addition, anything can happen. What if Lu Changzai's company really runs into trouble?
Therefore, it's better to be safe than sorry. Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance, I still have to think of a way out for Lu Xiaobei.

Feiyang Internet Cafe is now closely associated with Lu Changzai. If Lu Changzai gets into trouble, Feiyang Internet Cafe will likely be unable to protect itself. However, if it still holds the Feiyang Esports Hotel trademark, it may have a chance to turn things around in the future!

"Ding Han, what are you thinking about?" the fat man suddenly asked.

"Thinking about Lu Xiaobei."

"Oh……"

He pondered for a moment: "Actually, I can see that you care a lot about Lu Xiaobei's matter. Why is that? Is it out of guilt?"

He chuckled. "How about we take them both? I'll cover for you. Next time, I'll just tell President Lin directly that you and I are both players. I think she'll definitely accept that. Then I'll tell her that our hometown, where we transmigrators live, has a fine tradition of having multiple wives and concubines. Marrying too few wives would not only be a disservice to our ancestors, but also a loss of face when we're out in public. I'll arrange for you to marry both President Lin and Lu Xiaobei. Wouldn't that be wonderful?!"

"Nima..."

I felt a chill run down my spine: "What nonsense are you talking about? Focus on the game, bro. We didn't come here to seriously date."

"Ahem, I was just saying, I know what's important."

……

The player black market is a gathering place for a large number of players.

The SS-level mission, "Gunfire Like a Dragon," was announced early on. Players without the Resurrection Scripture were advised not to participate, but even so, a lot of people still gathered. There were more than 80 people in front of the teleportation array alone. It seems that Huaining City has recently accumulated quite a few Resurrection Scriptures, and the number of people who can go out and have fun has actually reached this number.

"Ding Han".

Xu Tian walked over and gently patted my shoulder: "Keep it up, and make sure everyone enjoys the best of life!"

I grinned, pretending I didn't understand what he was saying.

At this moment, the players known as the "Three Giants of Huaining City"—Gun like a dragon, uncontested by the world, and God's Ember—walked over. They nodded to each other and greeted one another, all looking relaxed.

"It's still a high-level demon spirit quest. I wonder when Rise of the Zerg 3.0 will be released..." Chaos Demon King muttered, seemingly a little impatient.

"Don't rush, it's probably still early," Xu Tian said. "Besides, there are still quite a few brothers who haven't reached level 50 yet."

The Chaos Demon King was speechless.

I frowned. Actually, I was the one who most wanted to launch version 3.0 as soon as possible. The sooner the better, so that I could have the skill points to learn applied mathematics and algorithm basics, and write the core algorithm for the Yuening Mall more quickly.

……

Around 11 a.m.

After answering a phone call, Gunfire turned around and announced, "The battle is raging on the Everfrost Tundra map. The guide says the phase teleportation array isn't fully constructed yet, so let's teleport to Frostwhisper Glacier first. Later, the Everfrost Tundra teleportation option will be added to the Frostwhisper Glacier teleportation array. Brothers, let's go! Fight to get home as soon as possible!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then the phase teleportation array in front of them rippled, changing the teleportation anchor point to Frostwhisper Glacier.

"Let's go."

I glanced at the crowd behind me, then, clutching the Conqueror automatic rifle, I stepped into the teleportation array first. The next second, I appeared on the other side of the array. A cold wind swept over me, and I couldn't help but shiver.

At this moment, the area in front of the teleportation array was densely packed with players. Top players from all thirteen cities in Jiangning Province had gathered here to wait for the opening of the Eternal Frost Frozen Ground teleportation array.

From afar, a female assassin player with two daggers hanging from her waist walked over. It was Qianli Qingqiu, the leader of the Tengshan City players: "Leader Long, the people from Huaining City have finally arrived."

"Ah."

"Gunshot Like a Dragon" laughed, "Alliance Leader Qingqiu, have you finally realized the importance of players from Huaining City?"

"That's not..."

Qianli Qingqiu glanced at the crowd and said, "I was just worried about whether Ding Han came or not. Seeing that he's here, I'm relieved."

"..."

Gun Out Like a Dragon was a little embarrassed and said, "That's right, Ding Han is the ace of our Huaining City player camp, and he definitely can't be absent from this kind of SS-level large-scale mission."

I walked over with Ruolin, Caicai, and others, along with Yu Shi Wu Zheng and Shen Jin. Players from Tengshan City and Jiangning City also gathered around, forming a group of level 50 players.

"The player camp in Huaining City is really gaining momentum lately..."

A leader-level firepower user from Tong'an City, holding an orange sniper rifle, laughed and said, "Leader Long, on the dark web forum for players, the most popular city in our Jiangning Province right now isn't Jiangning City, but your Huaining City. Moreover, someone has ranked your Huaining City as the Three Emperors and One Sovereign based on factors such as battle record and combat power. Did you know about this?"

"Oh?"

Gunshot Like a Dragon narrowed his eyes: "What do you mean?"

"I know about this too."

Qianli Qingqiu laughed and said, "Among the three emperors and one king of the Huaining City player camp, your spear strikes like a dragon, ranking first among the three emperors. People gave you a nickname, 'Dragon Emperor'."

"I go……"

Gunshot Like a Dragon was taken aback: "Is that so?"

"Ok!"

Xu Tian said, "The discussion about Huaining City on the forum has been quite lively lately, and I think I saw this post as well."

"anything else?"

Shen Jin became interested and asked with a smile, "Who else is among the Three Sovereigns?"

"You~~~"

Qianli Qingqiu said, "The second-ranked one is you, the leader of the Jinyu Guild, known as the Jin Emperor. However, I think the main reason you were ranked is because the Jinyu Guild is relatively strong overall, only slightly inferior to the Chixiao Alliance."

"Oh……"

Shen Jin was a little embarrassed and asked, "Who is the third of the Three Emperors?"

"Just live a life of peace and tranquility."

A middle-aged gun-wielding super-powered warrior from Tengshan City grinned: "His unassuming combat strength is undeniable. He's ranked third among the Three Emperors and is known as the 'Emperor of Surplus.' Please note that the 'surplus' here means 'remaining' or 'having surplus every year.'"

"What do you mean?" Xu Tian asked with a smile.

"There's a saying that his unassuming strength is more than enough to deserve this title, and he's more than qualified to be the leader of the Old Royal Court Alliance. Logically speaking, he should be the leader of a top-tier guild."

"It makes sense..."

Cai Cai nodded; he was quite certain of the unassuming fighter's strength.

Meanwhile, the unambitious one on the side said sullenly, "These are just boring rankings, don't take them seriously."

"Alliance Leader Qingqiu".

Spear Like a Dragon chuckled: "Then who is that emperor among the Three Sovereigns and One Emperor?"

"Who else could it be?"

Qianli Qingqiu turned her gaze to me and said, "In the entire Huaining City, and even the entire Jiangning Province, the only one who can overshadow you three emperors is Ding Han. On the dark web forum, his current nickname is 'Emperor Han,' which sounds quite nice, hahaha~~~"

Suddenly, everyone looked over, and I felt a little embarrassed.

"Cough cough..."

Holding the Conqueror, he looked at everyone and said, "It's just something people talk about on the forum during their leisure time. Don't take it too seriously. And don't worry too much about these titles. After all, the world of Star Abyss is very dangerous. Who knows, one day the so-called Three Sovereigns and One Emperor might be gone in the blink of an eye. So it's very important to maintain a humble and learning attitude..."

"Na na na!"

Qianqiu Qingqiu laughed and said, "No wonder Ding Han can overpower your three emperors."

"Cough cough..."

"The spear flashes like a dragon, and the man who is unconcerned with worldly affairs" laughed together.

……

"drop!"

Just then, a game message suddenly appeared from the long-lost Wuyuyuyu: "Ding Han, I heard that the player faction in Jiangning Province has triggered an SS-level regional mission. The mission location is the Everfrost Tundra, is that right?"

"Correct."

I turned on the voice chat: "Xiaoyu, why are you suddenly bringing this up?"

"Be careful with that map of the Everfrost Tundra!"

Wu Yuyu's voice was solemn: "When I was a psionic officer in Dark Tide, I once entered Dark Tide headquarters and saw a glimpse of their top-secret plan. It included a map of the Everfrost Tundra. I suspect this map is not simple, so once you enter the Everfrost Tundra, you must be extremely careful and not make any mistakes."

"Is there such a thing?"

I frowned and said, "I understand, I'll be more careful, but don't worry too much. Everyone here has a copy of the Resurrection Scripture, so even if something happens, they can save their lives."

"That's good."

"Xiaoyu, how are you doing in BH City?"

"It's alright. I'm having a pretty fulfilling time with my friends. When I have some free time later, I'll go to Huaining City. I want to try all the local delicacies. You'll have to be my guide!"

"of course."

"You're on a mission right now, I have to go. Good luck!"

"Same here, let's encourage each other!"

After ending the chat, I glanced into the distance, and my brows furrowed even more deeply.

The Everfrost Tundra is located about 500 kilometers southwest of Frostwhisper Glacier. The map in the middle is blood red, and it is full of monster lairs. It is basically impossible for players to pass through, so they can only wait.

……

"Shuashuashua——"

Suddenly, a rumbling sound came from the distant horizon, followed by a darkening of the sky. When we all looked over, we saw countless stars falling from the sky, densely packed, looking like a meteor shower.

"Fuck, what's going on?"

The Chaos Demon King stiffened slightly and gripped his longsword even tighter.

"It's an airdropped cargo hold."

"Gun like a dragon," who had been with GM the longest and was very knowledgeable, said, "If nothing unexpected happens, it should be our Crimson Dragon Kingdom's airdrop pod. They will directly airdrop supplies onto the outer edge of the Eternal Frost Tundra, and then construct a teleportation array to summon us to join the battle."

"Damn, is it that awesome?"

Everyone was shocked.

In the distance, countless airdrop pods landed 500 kilometers away, disappearing into the clouds and never to be seen again.

Time passed slowly, and soon it was exactly twelve o'clock.

"Shua~~~"

Behind them, the phase teleportation array suddenly rippled, and then the guide stepped out from the crowd, saying in a deep voice: "The teleportation anchor point has been changed to the Everfrost Tundra. All players, listen up! Rush to the rescue immediately! The demon army is attacking the teleportation array. Your first task is to defend the teleportation array and repel them!"

"set off!"

With spear thrust like a dragon, the leader led the group into the teleportation array without hesitation.

I also gently raised my hand and led my team of seven into the teleportation array!
……

"Shh!"

Suddenly, the coordinates changed to the outer edge of the Everfrost Tundra, and the temperature dropped by at least ten degrees. The air was filled with the sound of gunfire. Right in front of the teleportation array, swarms of demons were launching a fierce attack. At this moment, a group of human machine gunners wearing the Great Wall Watch insignia were firing wildly, struggling to hold on.

"on!"

I immediately rushed out, aimed at the head of a Tier 3 purple demon spirit, and pulled the trigger. Instantly, the Conqueror's bullets "bang bang bang" exploded in a barrage of headshots, and terrifying damage numbers rose from the demon spirit's head.

It has to be said that the Conqueror has a strong recoil, making it very difficult to control. Fortunately, my 1100+ strength points are not just for show; I managed to control it and maintain a very high accuracy.

"Dry!"

Cai Cai and Fatty, both level 50 firepower users, launched a fierce attack from both sides, while Ruo Lin, Kou Mei, and others also went all out. The eight of them formed a combat team and quickly suppressed the demons on the 20-meter-long front line.

"The players in Huaining City are really fierce..."

Not far away, Qianli Qingqiu was also holding an orange submachine gun, leading a group of Tengshan City players, constantly aiming and firing. But when they glanced in our direction, they realized the difference in combat power was truly incomparable.

In about 30 minutes, under the relentless suppression of more than 400 players from Jiangning Province, the demon army attacking the phase teleportation array fell to the ground, turning into shattered corpses in the snow. At this moment, a group of Crimson Dragon Kingdom soldiers carrying explosive guns and wearing power armor walked out of the teleportation array. One of the leaders looked familiar; it was an old acquaintance, Xie Zhuoyun, a superior dragon guard.

"Warriors of the Crimson Dragon Kingdom!"

Xie Zhuoyun said in a deep voice: "Our brothers stationed in the Grand Highlands are being fiercely attacked by the demon army. Send fifty men to reinforce the Grand Highlands, and the rest will launch a frontal assault to attack the Everfrost Frozen Tundra!"

"Who's going?"

The spear flashed like a dragon, asking the question.

I immediately led Cai Cai, Ruo Lin, and the others to step forward: "Count us in as eight."

"Let's go too."

Qianli Qingqiu led a group of players from Tengshan City out, which together almost met the required number of people.

The next second, a ringtone sounded in my ear—

[You have accepted the battlefield mission "Reinforce Gran Highlands" (Rank A)! Mission objective: The battlefield situation is constantly changing. Gran Highlands, located on the left side of the Everfrost Tundra, cannot be lost. Please proceed to reinforce it immediately!]

[Bond Triggered: Sentinel Captain Qin Lang is located in Grand Highlands!]

……

"I wipe?"

I raised my eyebrows and looked at the second message. What a coincidence! Meeting an acquaintance on the battlefield?
But I have some kind of complicated relationship with him!!!

(End of this chapter)