Well aware of the Wardcaster’s temper, Fang JingXing only hugged gently for a moment before letting him go, so fast that the surrounding players couldn’t even screenshot in time.
Captain Jiang was in a good mood today, so he didn’t bother with a certain person’s breach of propriety and handed the other a firework sparkler.
Fang JingXing accepted it: “How come you haven’t been online lately?”
Jiang Chen: “A small issue.”
Fang JingXing: “Still due to your health?”
Jiang Chen said: “You can say that.”
Fang JingXing: “How are you right now?”
Jiang Chen: “Pretty good.”
Fang JingXing: “I sent you messages but you didn’t return them.”
Jiang Chen, very calmly: “My cellphone broke, didn’t buy a new one yet.”
Fang JingXing didn’t expose him and continued to stare at him without blinking.
If it were a normal hospitalization and the patient woke up from a coma, the hospital workers would definitely mention that someone had called them. Fang JingXing would have received replies to his messages promptly. Unfortunately, that has yet to happen. In other words, he didn’t guess wrong. They were most likely in the research institution.
According to this Wardcaster’s personality, it’s unlikely for him to become a volunteer unless he was desperate and had no other choice. In other words, he must have encountered some issue that’s incurable by the current medical standards.
Experiments were conducted through trial and error. The possibility of success, the dangers of the process itself, Fang JingXing knew nothing about any of this.
He was even unclear about how the Wardcaster fared during this period. At this moment, through the game characters, it was impossible to see the complexion of the other’s face…… he has never felt so powerless before. Falling silent for a moment, he asked: “Are you only logging in this time or can you play?”
Jiang Chen said: “Can play for at least 2 months.”
Fang JingXing felt slightly relieved and said to himself, seems like he’s fine, just like Jiang ShiLan had said.
There was finally a smile in his voice: “Congrats.”
Jiang Chen replied with an ‘En’.
Fang JingXing finished asking the questions he should ask as someone who was ‘unaware of the situation’ and temporarily suppressed the unease in his heart. Lighting up the sparkler in his hand, he followed the Wardcaster to meet up with Love Escapist and the others.
Wandering Dreams had three types of fireworks.
One was a sparkler that’s hand held. One was placed on the ground and sprayed flower-like sparks. There’s also one that’s a projectile used to shoot people.
None of the large guild members lacked money. They placed a lot of the sprayer type of fireworks in circles on the ground. At this moment, they were all ignited, looking like blooming trees of fire.
Occasionally, booms could be heard in the air. The fireworks exploded in clusters, their splendors connecting into a river of fire that filled the sky.
The plaza was filled with people. Some even seized the opportunity to drop on one knee and confess, attracting an audience to stand around and watch. It was practically more exciting and lively than the Chinese New Year.
The screenshots and news of the Ace logging online were very quickly posted onto the forum.
The players of other servers looked at the images and videos and felt envious.
“I want to go to Mercury Reflects Fate.”
We’re sorry for MTLers or people who like using reading mode, but our translations keep getting stolen by aggregators so we’re going to bring back the copy protection. If you need to MTL please retype the gibberish parts.
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“Sc, la klii vfolclafis yf nfgs oec. Snfc atbeut kf mbeivc’a wjxf la atlr alwf, kf mjc ralii wjxf la obg Jtglrawjr jcv Rfk Tfjg.”
“Scbeut ajix, P’w ublcu bnfg cbk.”
As such, a group of people ran off cheerfully to Mercury Reflects Fate.
The fireworks extravaganza in Mercury Reflects Fate lasted for over an hour before people gradually dispersed.
The large guild leaders followed the Ace all the way to Indulge’s gates, wanting to discuss the matter relating to the hidden story quest.
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Without even asking, Fang JingXing understood his meaning and said: “He’s been working recently and left the city, The work will keep him occupied for several months.”
In other words, there’s no need to wait for Xie ChengYan this time.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, a familiar figure ran out of the guild.
Xie ChengYan also gave Love Escapist a heads up.
This time he had brought his Wandering Dreams equipment with him while filming. When he received Love Escapist’s message, he was still outside. He just returned to the hotel, but was pretty lucky. As soon as he left the door of the guild, he saw his little uncle and hastily rushed forward to give the other a hug.
Fang JingXing: “……”
The guild leaders of the 7 large sects: “……”
There were people all over. Xie ChengYan restrained himself from hugging for too long and said: “You’re back!”
Jiang Chen patted his nephew on the head: “You brought your equipment with you?”
Xie ChengYan said: “En, just in case you come back, I can still play with you.”
He said: “During your absence, I…… We all missed you very much.”
Jiang Chen was happy to hear this and patted him on the head again.
The eyes of The Person in the Mirror and those, who placed their wager on 1, shined brightly, feeling like they were going to win.
White Dragonbone and the others glanced at the precarious gear on their bodies and faintly felt an imaginary chill. They glanced at Abyss in unison and thought, what kind of temperament is this? How can you tolerate watching them show public displays of affection right in front of you?
Fang JingXing looked at his childhood friend, who had suddenly ran out to slap him in the face, and said in an extremely warm and gentle tone: “You came just in time. We were just discussing whether to bring you to the hidden story quest this time.”
Xie ChengYan said: “No need, you guys play. Occasionally coming online to chat with you guys is good enough for me.”
Fang JingXing was very pleased and turned towards the Wardcaster: “What do you think?”
Jiang Chen didn’t care who he teamed up with.
However, he was playing dungeons with 5cum, Gou Cheng, and the others everyday previously. They had a pretty good relationship, so he asked them for their opinions.
Seeing this, Wooden Shackles thought, not good, and hastily added: “Ace, we are here to provide you free labor.”
The first clear reward was indeed generous, but the amount of rare items was limited as well.
With 10 people rolling, it’s considered good just to get your hands on one. They really weren’t in need of that one item, so they decided to just forget it. The main goal was to follow the quest from the beginning to the end once and observe the Ace’s thought process throughout the quest, so they didn’t need to keep asking the Ace to squad up in the future.
Not to mention, with the guide, everyone in the guild can follow it in the future.
It was equivalent to sacrificing one person to benefit the entire guild. As guild leaders, they all felt like this was not a disadvantageous transaction.
Most importantly, last time they performed too terribly in the hidden dungeon, they basically didn’t cultivate any relationship.
Considering everything and all the variables, these people felt that only offering free labor might convince the Ace.
Jiang Chen pondered for two seconds and then looked at the Indulge members.
Love Escapist said with a laugh: “Such an advantage, it’d be a waste to not take it. It’s up to you.”
If they could clear the quest quickly again this time, the rest of the 9 servers will buy the guide again; the guild leaders will definitely wait for Total Annihilation to finish selling the guide before making it public to their guild. The profit here was guaranteed. Not to mention, he can obtain the entirety of the first clear rewards. It was definitely worth it.
Gou Cheng and the others also said: “You guys play. We will wait for Ace’s guide.”
As such, Jiang Chen agreed and started to discuss the squad members.
The 7 large guild leaders, plus himself and Fang JingXing, was a total of 9 people. One more person needed to join.
The Person in the Mirror said: “Do you even need to ask? Of course it’s me.”
The other 6 guilds spoke up simultaneously: “Get lost, why does your guild get to have two.”
The Person in the Mirror said: “What’s the difference, it’s free labor anyways.”
He pointed at his class: “Not to mention, I am your only Cleric. It’s not like you can just bring potions.”
The other 6 guilds were not convinced: “We can find another Cleric.”
Wooden Shackles looked at the Ace and said: “Pick one from Indulge. We’re working for you guys anyways.”
Jiang Chen felt that sounded pretty good and indicated for Love Escapist to make the arrangement.
As such, Love Escapist summoned Clerics that wanted to play the hidden story quest and made them pick lots. In the end, Deep Love and Longevity was victorious.
Deep Love and Longevity walked next to the Ace adoringly and grabbed his hands: “Beloved, this is fate’s arrangement. The Heavens want us……”
Jiang Chen smacked his hand away and looked at Love Escapist: “Pick someone else.”
The surrounding people almost pulled a muscle laughing.
Deep Love and Longevity swiftly behaved himself and vowed to the Heavens he’s not going to play around anymore.
5cum interrupted from the side: “Don’t believe him, it’s impossible for him to not play around.”
Gou Cheng: “That’s right. Telling him to not play around is like telling 5cum to not be a scum. Both are impossible.”
Sprouting Old Wutong: “If these two ever internally digested each other, everyone would probably be safe then.”
This Majesty is Most Beautiful: “They’re more likely to form a terrible duo and find someone for a threesome.”
Avian Ruler: “…… Sounds about right!”
Deep Love and Longevity was very hurt: “You guys can’t be so treacherous and heartless after sleeping with me.”
The Indulge members said collectively: “Who the fuck slept with you!”
Watching them mess around, Jiang Chen smiled faintly.
However, it was through the internet so no one could discover it.
The guild leaders waited for a while. Seeing the Ace not suggesting to switch people again, they knew the decision was made.
They glanced at the time.
The Ace logged off at 9:30pm regularly. Today, he got on when it was almost 8pm. After playing in the plaza until now, it was already past 9pm. Looks like they couldn’t start tonight.
Wooden Shackles said: “Should we start today or wait until tomorrow?”
Jiang Chen said: “Tomorrow.”
After arranging when to meet with them tomorrow morning, he looked at his nephew: “Are you logging off right now?”
Xie ChengYan said: “No, I’m in the hotel, not working right now.”
Jiang Chen decided to bring his nephew to find a place with a nice view to have a chat.
His nephew was outside alone, unable to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with family. That’s pretty pitiful. As his uncle, he was the only one who could fix this.
The two people walked a few steps side by side, then looked back simultaneously at Fang JingXing behind them.
Jiang Chen said: “You, halt.”
Fang JingXing smiled: “……I can’t follow?”
Jiang Chen said: “No.”
Xie ChengYan racked his brains but couldn’t find an appropriate reason. Seeing his childhood friend turn his head towards him, he maintained his silence and only sent over a message.
[PM] Qing Yan: He wants to say something to me in private, so we’re not bringing you hah.
[PM] Abyss: En, go ahead.
Xie ChengYan patted his childhood friend on the shoulder and followed his little uncle eagerly.
Seeing Abyss standing in place watching the two leave, White Dragonbone and the others really couldn’t hold back and scooted next to him: “You’re just going to stand here and watch?”
Fang JingXing: “Otherwise?”
White Dragonbone said: “Do you like Total Annihilation or not? If you like him, then go chase him.”
The other two that needed to run naked, also chimed in as support.
Willow & Swamp: “Sometimes, you have to fight for things that involve emotions and feelings.”
Meteor Ironwood: “Otherwise once the two of them get together, it’ll be too late for you to even feel regret.”
Unable to watch this go on, Wooden Shackles and the others hastily dragged them away while simultaneously warning them in low suppressed voices to stop trying to cheat.
When it’s out that they’re family I’m expecting these guys to just faint 😂
lmao feel so bad for those guys who bet they were a couple, tbh it’s cute how Xiao Ji treats his nephew specially like that, but also concerning if it’s making people mistake them for a couple….
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ah! ah! ah! Is this the beginning of “chasing the wife” arc??? Dog Fang I’m expecting you to show him great affection and present him with flowers every time he logs on!!!!
Thank you for the chapter <3