Updated: 2014-02-23
"There's no need to be so pessimistic!" Lin Zheng said. Seeing his relaxed expression, everyone couldn't help but look at him again, wanting to hear what good ideas he had. Lin Zheng didn't put on any airs and said, "What Xiao Mo just said was still just a hypothesis! Just a hypothesis, not a reality! It's really hard to say who will be the first to establish a guild! Although Glorious Guild has the greatest chance to secure that first guild spot, in games, strength isn't everything! It also depends on one's character value!"
"You mean, we should also try to get that first guild spot?" Xiao Mo understood the meaning behind Lin Zheng's words and raised an eyebrow. "That's not a bad idea. Sitting around and waiting for death isn't Miss's style!"
"Actually, we had already planned to establish a guild before!" Xiao Meng said excitedly. She was very enthusiastic about establishing a guild and always wanted to try the feeling of being a small leader! To make Xiao Mo make up her mind, Xiao Meng revealed another matter—"We also fought with Pride Sword's people before, and now with Glorious Guild, it's reached a point where we can't survive without establishing a guild!"
"You Ben Niu! How many things are you still hiding from me that you haven't reported!" Hearing Xiao Meng say that she had actually provoked Pride Sword, indeed, Xiao Mo's determination to establish a guild became even firmer, but that didn't stop her from grabbing Xiao Meng's face in anger!
"It's decided! We, Dragon Garden, will establish a guild! To protect our Youxi from being bullied!" Xiao Mo shouted loudly, then domineeringly added, "No one is allowed to object! Whoever objects is opposing the protection of Youxi, and whoever opposes the protection of Youxi is an enemy! And enemies must be eliminated! Did everyone hear that clearly!?"
"Clearly!" The group shouted in unison, surprisingly neat! Lin Zheng was a little surprised. Generally, girls with a 'Miss' temper were disliked by many, but now Xiao Mo seemed to overturn this rule, unexpectedly enjoying very high popularity among Dragon Garden's students! Lin Zheng quietly observed some female students and found that most of them looked at Xiao Mo with adoration. It seemed that one truly couldn't judge a book by its cover; Xiao Mo, this Miss, also had her admirable side!
"Very good!" Xiao Mo was very satisfied with everyone's reaction, a look of contentment on her face. "Now then, who can tell me where to find a Hero's Token? We need to establish a guild before Glorious Guild!"
"I say, do you not look at any game information before playing the game!?" Seeing Xiao Mo's appearance as a complete gaming novice, Yang Qi really couldn't hold back. "The Hero's Token in this game has a very small chance of dropping only from Silver-tier bosses level 70 or higher. A level 70 Silver boss, no one can withstand that right now, so you guys should obediently go level up first! Once about half of you have completed your second advancement, you can then consider going for the Hero's Token!"
"Is it that difficult?! If all of us are online, there are 20,000 of us. Can't so many people kill one boss?" Xiao Mo said with a look of disbelief. Yang Qi was speechless; talking to a gaming novice was truly a headache!
"Let me give you an analogy! A level 70 Silver boss is an elephant, and unadvanced players are ants in front of it, and the most common kind of small ants! No matter how many go, it's not enough for them to be a meal! Only by advancing a second time, transforming from small ants into fierce killer ants, can you pose a threat to the elephant, and even then, you need enough numbers, otherwise you still can't gnaw the elephant to death! Understand?"
"Oh—" Xiao Mo finally understood the situation, looking dejected. She then waved her hand and said, "That's it then. Everyone go level up first, remember to notify others who aren't online! Try to get everyone to second advancement quickly. Now, dismissed—"
Thousands of people quickly dispersed after Xiao Mo's single word "dismissed." This scene of strict discipline surprised Lin Zheng again. Undoubtedly, Xiao Mo was a very successful leader, deeply popular! He also began to feel a little curious about Xiao Mo's personal abilities! How could a girl with a 'Miss' temper manage to win everyone's trust?
Xiao Mo stretched, her slender figure looking quite beautiful! After stretching, Xiao Mo smiled at Youxi and said, "It's already past 11 o'clock, I won't stay up late. See you tomorrow, Youxi!" Youxi nodded in response. Xiao Mo affectionately kissed Youxi's cheek and then went offline!
"Who exactly is this Xiao Mo? She seems to have very high prestige in your Dragon Garden?" As soon as Xiao Mo went offline, Yang Qi couldn't help but ask, and Lin Zheng was also curious.
"You'll have to ask Xiao Meng!" Lilith laughed. "She's been Xiao Mo's classmate from elementary school until now!"
"No way!" Lin Zheng was a little surprised. To be classmates from elementary school all the way to university, that bond was deep enough; he estimated that there were only a few people in the whole world with such a strong connection! Xiao Meng, for her part, was very proud of this, sticking up her nose and saying, "Actually, we've been in the same class since kindergarten!"
"Is that so—" Lin Zheng looked at the proud Xiao Meng. "Then, why does Xiao Mo seem so smart while you're so silly!?"
"Ugh~!" Xiao Meng grumbled twice in dissatisfaction. "Don't call me silly! Didn't I get into Dragon Garden?! It's just that Xiao Mo is too smart!" Then, Xiao Meng began to talk about Xiao Mo's story.
Xiao Mo was the Miss of a wealthy family, and it was said they weren't just ordinarily rich! Her father was the CEO of a multinational company. Xiao Meng said that company's strength ranked among the top 100 in the world! What was its name? Well, Xiao Meng simply didn't have the memory to remember a company's name! Xiao Mo's mother passed away when she was very young, and her father was busy with work, often not coming home! Unrestrained, Xiao Mo gradually developed her 'Miss' temper! From a young age, she was willful and reckless, bossing people around, and liked to measure everything with money! The result was that, although she was surrounded by many people, she had no true friends!
The reason Xiao Meng became friends with the Miss-tempered Xiao Mo was because, one day in junior high, Xiao Meng was extorted and threatened by some thugs. At the critical moment, Xiao Mo suddenly appeared, wielding a rapier and sending the thugs fleeing in disarray! It was from then on that Xiao Meng, with a grateful heart, approached Xiao Mo. Gradually, she also came to understand the lonely yet kind heart beneath Xiao Mo's arrogant exterior, and realized that her willfulness was merely an attempt to gain more attention, though the effect seemed to be counterproductive! Nevertheless, an ingrained personality was not so easy to change, and Xiao Meng couldn't make her change. Thus, all the way to university, Xiao Mo still only had Xiao Meng as a friend!
But later, the situation took an unexpected turn! Xiao Meng, who was in the same dormitory as Youxi, became infatuated with Youxi, this adorable person, and loved sticking to Youxi all day long! This made Xiao Mo, who regarded Xiao Meng as her only friend, very sad. So one day, Xiao Mo angrily went to find Youxi, wanting to see what kind of person this was who had stolen her only friend! Xiao Meng vividly recounted the scene at the time.
At that moment, Xiao Meng was taking a bath when Xiao Mo suddenly burst into the dorm she shared with Youxi!
If it had been anyone else, suddenly having a stranger barge in would surely have led to loud screams and questions!
However, Youxi quietly read her book the entire time, not even lifting her head.
Feeling ignored, Xiao Mo immediately got angry!
She furiously rushed forward, intending to snatch Youxi's book.
Seeing this, Xiao Meng, who had just finished her bath, quickly stepped forward to stop her!
"Xiao Mo, what are you doing!?" Xiao Meng asked, looking nervous.
"You! Let go of me!" Xiao Mo struggled to break free from Xiao Meng, her face filled with anger and sorrow, "Why do you only protect this person?! What about me? Have you ever thought about me?"
"Xiao Mo!" Looking at Xiao Mo's sorrowful expression, Xiao Meng, who understood her, felt a pang of heartache, but she still didn't let go.
Instead, she shook her head and said, "It's precisely because I've always considered you a friend that I can't let you hurt Youxi, because Youxi is also my friend!
If you hurt her, how am I supposed to face both of you afterward!?"
"But!" *Plink*—Xiao Mo's tears fell, and she choked out, "I only have you as a friend! Only you will stay with me! If even you aren't by my side, then what am I going to do? What should I do!?"
"Meng—" Youxi, who had been reading, raised her head, and her soft, murmuring voice brought silence to the scene.
Even Xiao Mo forgot her sadness, staring blankly at Youxi, who had spoken!
Seeing Youxi's eyes, more beautiful than the most exquisite gems in the world, Xiao Mo's heart trembled.
She finally understood why Xiao Meng was so drawn to her!
After the shock came a wave of sadness.
Was her only friend going to be taken away like this?
"Your friend?" Youxi asked softly.
"Yes!" Xiao Meng nodded affirmatively, "Xiao Mo is my best friend besides you!"
"Oh—" Youxi replied, then looked at Xiao Mo and said, "Nice to meet you, I am Changsun Youxi!"
"I... I am Lin Mo!" Although reluctant, Xiao Mo still introduced herself, feeling very wary of Youxi in her heart!
Facing Xiao Mo's unfriendly attitude, Youxi maintained a calm expression, showing no change in emotion, which slightly surprised Xiao Mo!
Was this child naturally so quiet and reserved?
However, the silent Youxi uttered a sentence that made Xiao Mo uncontrollably pounce on her!
"Mo!?" Youxi softly pronounced Xiao Mo's name and asked, "Are we friends too?"
"Are we friends too?" These words echoed repeatedly in Xiao Mo's mind.
"Ugh—" Xiao Mo immediately covered her mouth to stop herself from crying, but large tears still streamed from her disobedient eyes!
"Waaah~ ~!" Xiao Mo immediately hugged Youxi tightly, crying profusely, whether from sadness or joy!
After this, Xiao Mo gained Youxi as a good friend, and Youxi gained a super devoted fan!
Influenced by Youxi's easygoing attitude, Xiao Mo's Miss temper greatly subsided!
Although she still acted very proud in her dealings with others, her bossy and demanding bad temper had been corrected!
She became the tsundere Miss in the eyes of many students at Dragon Garden!
Of course, her "dere" currently seemed to only appear when Youxi was present!
And the reason she became an idol-like figure among the girls was thanks to her unparalleled efficiency and powerful fencing skills!
As the Student Council President, Xiao Mo was absolutely the most capable Student Council President since Dragon Garden was established!
She was involved in all major and minor events, and whenever she appeared, the events were organized splendidly!
Of course, this was behind-the-scenes work, a relatively little-known fact.
What truly made her famous throughout the school, and even the world, was that at a "World Fencing Exchange Conference" last year, as a public participant, she very easily and personally defeated all the world champions in fencing!
Whether it was foil, saber, or epee, she was invincible!
This shook the world of fencing!
Such a powerful woman naturally became an idol in the hearts of Dragon Garden's girls, a legendary woman whose popularity at Dragon Garden was only second to Youxi!
After listening to Xiao Meng's account, Yang Qi couldn't help but exclaim, "Heavens! I wondered why her name sounded so familiar.
So the 'Rose Knight' who caused such a sensation last year was her!"
"Rose Knight?" Lin Zheng asked, puzzled, and Yang Qi explained to him, "That's the title netizens gave her.
It went viral online at the time, and I heard it even sparked a fencing craze!
You know our country has always been weak in fencing as a sport.
Now, with a legendary figure who swept all the world champions, how could it not be a sensation!"
"I didn't expect this girl to be so amazing!" Lin Zheng exclaimed in surprise, but then he became puzzled again, "So, since her sword skills are so formidable, why did she choose to be an Archer?
Is her archery also very good?"
"No! She's never learned archery!" Xiao Meng said with a giggle.
"Then why?"
"Because she thinks the leather armor worn by the Archer class is sexier!"
"..."
Alright!
Regardless of how formidable Xiao Mo is in reality, the most urgent task now is to quickly level up for the second advancement, and then establish a guild before Glorious Guild does!
Otherwise, even 100 Rose Knights wouldn't be able to withstand Glorious Guild's retaliation!
To reach level 50 as quickly as possible, Lin Zheng and Yang Qi both began an all-nighter!
In this game, every advancement was extremely difficult.
At the same level, facing an advancement definitely required much more effort!
After all, killing monsters above one's level was not easy, and the experience provided by monsters of the same level was truly meager!
Yang Qi stayed awake for two days, just to contend for the title of the first player to achieve a second advancement!
Finally, in the early morning of the third day after the PK incident, Lin Zheng, who was killing monsters, heard the system broadcast—
"Congratulations to player Hong Chen Yan Yu for reaching level 50 and successfully advancing to Thunder Sword Rider!
As the first player to successfully achieve a second advancement, Hong Chen Yan Yu receives a reward of Level +2 and the Golden-grade Golden Scale Sword!"
As soon as the broadcast ended, Yang Qi called Lin Zheng, and her first sound was a burst of Old Monster-like laughter.
She said proudly, "It wasn't in vain that I didn't sleep for two days; I finally got the first second advancement!
If you have any words of admiration, say them quickly!"
"I admire your face!" Lin Zheng retorted grumpily, "Alright, you've successfully advanced, you should relax now.
You haven't slept for two days; if you don't sleep now, you'll collapse!
Hurry up and log off to rest!
Before you're well-rested, absolutely do not appear before me!
I don't want to be scared to death by your current appearance!"
"Go!" Yang Qi was exasperated, "Even if Miss stays up for two days, Miss is still radiant and charming, how could Miss scare you to death?!"
"Alright, alright, alright! You are the most beautiful young lady in the world, now hurry up and log off to sleep!" Lin Zheng said helplessly, this vain fellow, "Hurry up and sleep, I'll log off soon too!"
"It's rare for you to care about Miss so much, alright!
Miss will log off now!" Yang Qi immediately said with a giggle, leaving Lin Zheng completely unable to figure out what this girl's mindset was!
After ending the call, Lin Zheng saw Yang Qi's avatar quickly turn gray.
It seemed she was truly exhausted and logged off very quickly!
He checked his own level; he was only 46, still 4 levels away from the 50 mark!
Yang Qi had already achieved her second advancement and received a reward of Level +2, while Lin Zheng had been leveling up and practicing life skills these past two days, so the level gap had widened a bit too much!
Lin Zheng felt that he needed to focus on leveling up properly, at least getting his second advancement as soon as possible!
Monsters from the first advancement couldn't satisfy his demand for rapid leveling.
It seemed he needed to go to the second advancement map to level up!