Xie ChengYan felt so astonished that he called over directly.
As such, Fang JingXing gave Love Escapist a heads up and then afked, getting offline. As soon as he answered the call, he heard Xie ChengYan say impatiently on the other side: “Are you sure?”
Fang JingXing said: “Not sure.”
He recounted his speculations and said: “So based on the time frame, he has this possibility.”
Almost everyone joined the beta immediately after receiving the equipment. Amongst the 1000 plus people, there should be no more than 10 people who delayed a long time before entering and and within these 10 people, even fewer coincided with the time he returned to China.
He pondered briefly and then added: “However, he said he had an operation around that time. Perhaps he couldn’t play at first due to physical reasons, that’s why he waited 1 month before entering the beta.”
Xie ChengYan thought briefly: “Is there a possibility that he actually joined at an earlier time, but was playing another race. Then later on, he felt it wasn’t fun to play, so he switched to a Wardcaster to start over again, and just happened to meet you?”
“It’s possible, but very unlikely.” Fang JingXing said: “He mentioned that he likes your little uncle. The class that your little uncle played was a Wardcaster.”
Xie ChengYan was shocked again: “He’s my little uncle’s fan?”
Fang JingXing said with a smile: “Doesn’t that increase the possibility?”
Xie ChengYan nodded.
First of all, it’s rare for his mom to borrow things from him. Second, that kid was his little uncle’s fan. Third, the time frame could match when JingXing returned to China. Fourth, that kid had asked for his mom’s name and birthday to verify his identity…… If all these were just a coincidence, then it’s too coincidental.
As such, he was more partial to the idea that there was some kind of connection here.
For example, that kid learned about his little uncle through his mom and started liking Wardcasters henceforth, or for example, that kid already liked his little uncle and his mom found out; therefore, she helped him borrow the equipment.
He deeply felt that the word “fate” was too mystical: “In other words, I was the one who enabled you to find such a powerful general?”
Fang JingXing, very cheerfully: “If you want something, ask away.”
Then he asked: “When are you coming back?”
Xie ChengYan said: “Friday night, in three days.”
He was a bit impatient, unable to sit still: “Now you have me eager to head back right now to check if it’s him.”
Practically wishing he could return immediately, Fang JingXing said thoughtfully: “I can drive to the airport right now to pick you up and bring you back home myself.”
Xie ChengYan hesitated for two seconds and abandoned that idea decisively. It’s too troublesome. With that kind of time, he’d rather sleep some more. It was only three days anyways.
Fang JingXing didn’t force him. Chatting casually for a little more, he hung up the phone. Finishing his lunch happily, he went online as scheduled at 2pm and met up with his squadmate.
Jiang Chen looked at the empty spot between them and asked: “He finally finished crying?”
Recalling the other’s kick, Fang JingXing couldn’t help but want to laugh: “En, after you kicked him off, he stopped crying.”
Thinking to himself about how the setting— where this NPC could be moved with a kick— was probably meant to be used this way, Jiang Chen once again felt that this hidden story quest was a bit despicable.
If it were a more hard-headed person, they’d probably wait the entire time until he finished crying. How long would that take?
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The two people came down from the roof. Jiang Cheng glanced at the new mission “Find the Oracle” and asked: “Searching for someone again?
Fang JingXing explained to him: “Because he’s also not sure of Gary’s location, so he wants us to find the Oracle and divinate the location.”
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Jiang Chen looked down and discovered that the guard had returned Ling Huai’s token. In addition, there was another metal pendant next to it, which should belong to Gary.
Fang JingXing knew that he’s too impatient for fetch missions and was afraid he might become displeased again. Glancing around and seeing the guild’s lake nearby, he said: “The drop rate for the lake here is higher than the ones outside, Do you want to give it a try?”
Jiang Chen has already made peace with the mundane worldly matters, but recalling how spending money had changed his life in the morning, he couldn’t resist this temptation and nodded in agreement.
When guild members afked, they’d all come here. Five people stood around the lake at the moment.
The two people found an empty spot, took out their fishing rods and cast their lines. After waiting for a moment, Jiang Chen felt his fishing rod tremble and lifted it.
Fang JingXing watched with a blank face, for once actually feeling a tiny bit nervous.
He knew that the likelihood of trash appearing was very low, but he was still worried that even the guild’s lake couldn’t save a certain person’s cursed hands. What if it’s another worn-out shoe? This kid’s mood might get even worse.
Jiang Chen held it closer to take a look. It was a gold coin. Captain Jiang, who had only fished out, at most, 5 bronze coins in one stretch so far, held the gold coin and reflected briefly. He said earnestly: “I like this guild.”
Fang JingXing instantly laughed out loud, feeling like this kid was really too amusing. Astutely, he tried to improve the other’s impression of him: “So following me here was not a loss, right?”
Jiang Chen said: “Not a loss.”
Thinking to himself, in the future when you follow me into my team, you will also definitely not lose out, Fang JingXing said warmly: “Do you still want to fish? I’ll accompany you.”
Jiang Chen said: “No. Did you ask them if they want to play the hidden story quest?”
Fang JingXing said: “You want to add people?”
Jiang Chen replied with an ‘En’.
Fang JingXing didn’t actually feel surprised about this. This Wardcaster’s personality leaned towards the cold side and looked somewhat hard to approach and get along with, but if you can step on his good side, he’d usually show kindness voluntarily and become especially amiable.
For example, when Fang JingXing was pretending to be a cute newbie, he stepped on the two key points of “Xie ChengYan” and “Jiang Chen”. Now, relying on the power of their lake, the guild Indulge had garnered a wave of good impression from him, so this made him want to form a squad.
Of course, it can’t be ruled out that he’s too impatient to run tasks and wanted to recruit more people to do it.
Fang JingXing said: “Okay, one moment.”
Love Escapist was standing right next to them, currently afk. Fang JingXing wasn’t actually very familiar with the people in the guild, so he contacted the other directly. After chatting briefly, he said: “A-Yi wants us to wait 10 minutes, then he’ll do the recruiting.”
As such, Jiang Chen decided to fish for 10 minutes.
Fang JingXing used this time to tell him the story plot: “The guard said they used to be a group of four. Ling Huai, Gary, him, and his sister. They journeyed around the land together and had very close relationships. Later on, during the Great War between the three clans, there was chaos everywhere. One day, Ling Huai and Gary had an argument and she ran out crying.”
Jiang Chen understood: “Then she went missing?”
Fang JingXing said: “En, they searched for a long time and still couldn’t find her. The guard’s family has defended the city during war for generations, so he had no choice but to return. His sister and Gary were still looking outside, but there’s no news yet.”
Jiang Chen said: “Then why did he react like that when I mentioned Gary?”
Fang JingXing said: “Perhaps there’s still some inside story between them that we don’t know or perhaps he thought something bad happened to Gary as well?”
He stretched his imagination and said with a smile: “Or perhaps Gary and Ling Huai aren’t blood-related brother and sister, so when the guard heard Ling Huai only mentioning Gary and not him, he knew that he had no chance?”
Recalling how the guard cried so hard he looked like a dog, Jiang Chen said: “It’s possible.”
The two people chatted as they waited.
Even though Jiang Chen fished up a few pieces of trash again, his overall profit was not bad. He was still very pleased.
10 minutes later, Love Escapist got online. He asked Jiang Chen what kind of classes he wanted. After learning he didn’t care, Love Escapist headed straight into the guild chat channel to ask. The members of Indulge were somewhat surprised and delighted.
In the past, when there were newly released quests, events, bosses, and other related activities in game, Aces normally discussed strategies and attack plans together. When players discovered fun and interesting methods in the game, they also shared them on the forums.
But hidden story quests weren’t the same. The reward for first clear was doubled. Therefore, even though the guild members saw A-Yi recruit those two people, they didn’t ask if they could play the quest with them. Even Avian Ruler, a curious hidden story enthusiast who had even participated in running around naked, did not ask them how they had discovered the quest.
Naturally, A-Yi mustn’t have asked either. So the other party must have brought it up first.
Aiya, these two Aces were really good people!
Besides the extreme few in the guild not interested in doing quests, most of the guild members spoke up immediately. However, according to past encounters, there’s usually a limit to the number of people allowed in the squad for hidden story quests. They definitely couldn’t all go.
Love Escapist said: “How many people can join the squad?”
Jiang Chen said: “Eight.”
As he spoke, he looked towards Fang JingXing: “When is he done with his work?”
Hearing this, Fang JingXing immediately knew it was about Xie ChengYan and said: “This Friday.”
Jiang Chen looked towards Love Escapist: “I want to save a spot, the rest is up to you to decide.”
As such, Love Escapist told the members that there were 4 spots left, because he had shamelessly taken up a spot himself. None of the guild members had any objections. After all, he was the one who recruited the two into the guild. They discussed for a moment and also gave up a spot to Avian Ruler— just in case Lao-Wang believes in some rumor again, runs off naked, and gets screenshotted to be placed on display in the chat channel.
That left only three spots remaining.
[Guild] This Majesty is Most Beautiful: Let’s fight. This majesty definitely won’t yield this time!
[Guild] Spare Ribs: Today, we settle our gratitudes and grudges, rights and wrongs; Tomorrow, we’re still part of the same family!
[Guild] Gou Cheng: Enough nonsense. Today, it’s either you guys die or I live!
[Guild] Deep Love and Longevity: Who’s willing to give up their spot to me? I can be yours for the entire next month!
[Guild] 5cum: Sex allowed?
[Guild] Deep Love and Longevity: Allowed, giving up your spot?
[Guild] 5cum: See ID [Blows a kiss]
[Guild] Sprouting Old Wutong: Let me translate that for the new Aces. 5cum aka Scum.
[Guild] Oral Solution: Don’t waste time, come fight!
Seeing them arguing more and more ferociously, Jiang Chen asked: “How are you going to choose?”
Love Escapist said: “Drawing lots.”
He explained: “It’s our guild’s tradition. Whenever we encounter issues like this where spots are limited, we always draw lots.”
Jiang Chen fell silent for 2 seconds and suggested: “Actually, you can switch to a more scientific method, such as basing it on strength and ability.”
“Don’t worry, they are all pretty strong.” Love Escapist said with a smile: “Not to mention, there’s no meaning to PK and it hurts feelings, so let’s leave it to fate.”
Jiang Chen: “……”
Ok Fine.
Fang JingXing did his best to suppress his laughter and maintain his silence. Looks like when they encounter situations in the future involving drawing lots, he needs to think of a plan to get a spot for this Wardcaster.
The lots were drawn very quickly. The people were selected not even 5 minutes laters. The seven people gathered at one of the teleportation arrays in the Main City and went to a remote town. According to information from the guard, the Oracle was a handsome wizard with a tattoo on his right hand and black feathers on his head. He was a raven Untamed.
The guard even thoughtfully drew them a portrait. The group originally thought this marking was very obvious and should be easy to find. Yet when they reached the place, they saw that all the NPCs in the town had feathers on their heads. It was basically a city of ravens.
It couldn’t be helped. They had no choice but to spread out in search.
Fang JingXing hummed: “The Great War between the three clans…… According to the backstory of the game, that occurred 10 years ago.”
Jiang Chen said: “So?”
Fang JingXing said: “The guard returned home to defend the city during the chaotic years of war and has never left since. This means he and the Oracle should have not seen each other for 10 years.”
Jiang Chen looked at the portrait: “So we should find someone who resembles this image the least?”
Fang JingXing said: “That’s right.”
After conveying their main thought process, the two continued in search. Over ten minutes later, they successfully found the person in a corner somewhere.
This Oracle’s face was covered in wrinkles; his right hand so burnt it was a horrific sight. Limping with every other step, he led them into a small wooden house to the side and reminisced with the portrait in hand: “Ah, it’s been so long since I’ve seen my previous appearance.”
He touched his face: “Back then, I wanted to become a bit more handsome, but unfortunately my attempt to refine medication failed and ended up like this.”
Then he touched his dried leathery right hand: “This was also caused by an attempt at medication refinement, aye.”
He tenderly touched his leg: “This was yet another time.”
The small wooden house was completely silent.
A few seconds later, Avian Ruler swallowed hard and said with a tremble: “He can even turn himself into such a horrific sight. If we ask him to divinate, will he really be re… reliable?”
I thought the guard was Gary too but then again things would’ve been too easy 💀
Also raising my eyebrows at 5cum and Deep Love and Longevity 👁️
no but actually I thought that Scum was actually 5 c(suspicious white, sticky liquid)m if Deep Love and Longevity didn’t translate it for people, btw those 2 are sussy are we seeing them in the future? Also why do I feel that it was Jiang Cheng’s black hands fault that picked such a inhumane quest???
And another thing that no one prob cares about I just spent an hour or so going through the translator’s note and noting it all down… 🥲
Good teamwork… thank you! 😁