Chapter 157: Chapter 156: Third Contract: Golden Contract!
Glory Guild ran really fast.
After Wolong attacked Ling Ao and the others, Ling Ao led Glory's people and took the chance to flee.
He knew: With Wolong, a level 500 Heaven-Earth Mage, backing them up, killing Zhang Yue in this situation was clearly unrealistic.
To avoid Zhang Yue turning around and joining forces with Wolong to counterattack Glory, Ling Ao naturally had to flee early.
Even though Ling Ke'er was extremely unwilling, this time, she could only follow her father's arrangement and no longer act willfully.
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On the other side.
After Glory retreated, the people of Infinite Guild emerged from the Evernight Capital.
There was no need for pleasantries.
Infinite Phantom immediately commanded the entire guild to head to a level 40 map and help Zhang Yue clear his red name.
It seemed this was also the third time Infinite Guild helped Zhang Yue with this task…
However, this time, it was the most willing one.
Because Zhang Yue saved their lives. If not for them, Zhang Yue wouldn't be out here killing monsters and clearing his red name, but should be enjoying a grand feast at the Sea Restaurant!
Suddenly remembering last night's gathering, Zhang Yue sent a message to Tian Xiner: "Sorry, I might not make it tonight. You all eat without me, don't wait."
Before long, Tian Xiner replied: "I know, I already heard from my brother and Infinite Phantom. Zhang Yue, on behalf of Infinite Guild, thank you."
Zhang Yue closed the messaging system and focused on killing monsters to reduce his crime value.
After all, the sin value this time was unprecedentedly high.
Zhang Yue alone killed more than 300 members of Glory Guild, with a crime value exceeding a staggering 30,000+
Meaning he had to kill 30,000 monsters to return to a white name.
If he didn't hurry, he'd be camping in the wild tonight.
Meanwhile,
The old master of the Tian Family, Tian Ying, was also discussing Zhang Yue with the Tian Family elders.
"What do you all think of this young man?"
As soon as Tian Ying finished speaking, the Tian Family elders expressed their opinions one after another:
"His strength is far beyond what I imagined. If he continues developing at this pace, it won't take long before he becomes one of the top professional powerhouses in our Dragon Country."
"Being someone protected by Wolong of Hidden Dragon Mountain, he's obviously not ordinary. This young man's background is likely not as simple as we thought; his origins must be extraordinary. Miss Xiner's judgment is indeed excellent."
Hearing the words he wanted, Tian Ying nodded, showing a pleased smile.
Then, he instructed Tian Yu nearby: "Xiao Yu, take some people and assist Zero, help him clear his red name."
"Yes, Grandpa."
Thus, even the Tian Family joined the effort to help Zhang Yue reduce his crime value.
As the top family in Tianjing, the Tian Family's professionals were all top-tier elites.
With full metal-attribute gear, dealing with level 40 monsters was a piece of cake for them.
Three thousand people from the Tian Family and five hundred from Infinite Guild.
One could imagine how grand the scene of over 3,000 people helping Zhang Yue clear his crime value must have been!
As a result,
With the help of more than 3,000 people, Zhang Yue cleared over 30,000 crime points in just one nightm
For Zhang Yue, last night was not a waste. Instead, he gained quite a bit.
By killing Glory Guild's professionals, the golden gear dropped from them was estimated to be worth more than 3 million yuan on the market.
Just right for building the guild.
It had to be said, Glory was much wealthier than Infinite.
In addition, the whole night of high-frequency output allowed Zhang Yue to complete the upgrade task of the [Demon Contract]: accumulating 80 million damage.
Successfully upgrading the Demon Contract from Elite-level to Rare-level.
Not only unlocking the third effect but also upgrading the first two effects:
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[Demon Contract] (Growth-Type Treasure)
[Type: Versatile]
[Quality: Rare (Upgradeable)]
[Host: Zero]
[Effect 1: Energy Contract]
(The host signs a contract with the demon, gaining energy. The Demon Contract will additionally absorb 15% of the energy obtained by the host, which can be transferred.)
[Effect 2: Experience Contract]
(When the host gains experience points, the Demon Contract will additionally absorb 15% of the experience points, which can be transferred.)
[Effect 3: Golden Contract]
(When the host obtains money, the Demon Contract will additionally absorb 15% of the money.)
[Effect 4: Unlockable upon upgrading to Epic level]
Rare→Epic Upgrade Task:
(The host must kill three Bosses, each at least 6-star quality, with each Boss's star level increasing by one compared to the previous one. Progress: 0/3)
[Description:]
(Signing a contract with a demon comes at a price. Do you want to be a demon's slave or its master...)
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Even though the three activated abilities were all auxiliary-type, their effects were quite powerful.
After returning to white name status:
Zhang Yue had just left the wild area when he encountered Luo Chen, who had been waiting outside for who knows how long.
Seeing Zhang Yue, Luo Chen immediately said:
"Sorry, Senior. I hope you can forgive my ignorance and offense."
It was clear that Luo Chen really wanted to return to Hidden Dragon Mountain.
But his master had said: He must earn Zhang Yue's forgiveness before he could return.
Zhang Yue walked up to Luo Chen and pretended to ponder:
"Do you think I can easily forgive someone who tried to kill me?"
Luo Chen immediately offered his sword with both hands and said:
"If Senior still holds a grudge, I am willing to be slain by Senior, hoping this can ease Senior's anger."
"After that, I hope Senior can forgive me."
Zhang Yue brushed past Luo Chen:
"Let's see how you perform."
Luo Chen was anxious.
If he couldn't get Zhang Yue's forgiveness, his master, senior brothers, and senior sisters would abandon him entirely.
At this moment, Luo Chen stood there like a child who had done something wrong, feeling helpless.
If he couldn't obtain Zhang Yue's forgiveness.
On the other side, Zhang Yue returned to the safe zone and logged off.
The equipment dropped by Glory Guild members, though all 4-star quality golden treasures, was still too inferior for the Heavens Hall, which aimed for everyone to have a full set of 4-star full-gold dark armor.
Thus, he put all the equipment dropped by Glory Guild members on the Otherworld Trading Market.
Just then, Su Jinyan sent a message: "Zhang Yue, are you okay?"
"Pretty good," Zhang Yue replied. "People from Infinite and the Tian family already helped me clear my red name. I just logged off and am getting ready to sleep."
Meanwhile, at Xingxiu Hotel in Linhai City.
Having just finished her shower and lying on the bed, Su Jinyan looked at Zhang Yue's reply on her phone and hesitated for a moment.
Tian Xiner, being the eldest daughter of the first family of Tianjing, possessed far more power and status than the small Misty Rain Pavilion could ever compare to.
Tian Xiner could give Zhang Yue everything he wanted and help him in every possible way.
But now, she herself couldn't offer Zhang Yue any help at all.
Compared to Tian Xiner, Su Jinyan felt increasingly insignificant...
"Alright, then get some rest early. Good night."
"You too, good night."
After sending the message to Zhang Yue, Tian Xiner, who had just finished her shower and wrapped herself in a bath towel, came out of the bathroom and jumped into bed.
At this moment, Su Jinyan seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, Xinxin, you mentioned wanting to surprise Zhang Yue at the restaurant earlier. What kind of surprise was it?"
Tian Xiner stuck her head out of the covers and said regretfully, "I was going to confess to Zhang Yue, but unfortunately, he didn't come... sigh..."
After a pause, Tian Xiner continued, "Oh, Su Su, don't tell Zhang Yue about this. I'll confess to him next time when there's a chance."
"Okay, I'll keep it a secret for you," Su Jinyan smiled outwardly but felt a stabbing pain in her heart.
"Xinxin, I really envy you."
"Envy me for what?"
"For daring to express your love boldly."
Tian Xiner giggled, "When I was little, my grandpa told me something: 'If you have a dream, go chase it. If you want to win, don't stop.'"
Su Jinyan couldn't help but think to herself: If only she could have been as straightforward as Tian Xiner in expressing her feelings to Zhang Yue before they met.
Regardless of how the other person responded, at least she would have said it and felt no regrets.
Not like now, where she could only bury her feelings deep in her heart and suffer alone.
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The next day.
Zhang Yue spent the morning collecting dark armor sets for Wu Haotian and Ning Tiantian inside the Gate of Hell, preparing to leave the Fifth World and return to the Sixth World to continue developing.
Just then, a system announcement descended from the sky—
[Announcement]:
[Ding~ Congratulations to the player [Luo Chen] for defeating the World Boss Boss King Virga and clearing the Fifth World]
This single announcement shocked all players in the Fifth World:
"Only one announcement... Whoa! A god-level player who soloed the World Boss?"
"This Luo Chen is awesome."
Hearing this announcement, Zhang Yue smiled with satisfaction, "As expected of my apprentice."
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