Chapter 253: S-Rank Secret Realm Rewards, Beast Eggs and Extra Affixes!

Looks like you've already seen the situation of the S-rank secret realm.

Looking at Qin Chuan's expression, Yue Li beside him smiled and said, "I suddenly feel fortunate that we weren't in such a hurry to find the fourth contracted spirit beast."

"Yeah." Qin Chuan nodded in agreement, "I didn't expect that higher-level secret realms wouldn't just drop resources, but also dragon eggs that can hatch into contractible spirit beasts."

"Just hatched, they start building affection—a spirit beast unobtainable in the Dream World is practically the best choice for a contract; it seems our fourth spirit beast has a prospect."

"You're checking the Black and White Dragon Nest, right?" Yue Li understood, "What can drop isn't just hatchable and contractible spirit beasts~"

Having entered the Dream World earlier than Qin Chuan, she had examined all S-rank secret realms while waiting and guarding, and now she explained leisurely, "In the entire Dream World, a total of 100 S-rank secret realms have refreshed; within a ten-by-ten range there's only one, distributed quite evenly."

"Unlike the previous A, B, C, D-rank secret realms, S-rank secret realms are distinguished by name; each secret realm drops the same ordinary resources, but the special resources differ."

"Among these 100 S-rank secret realms, only three can yield beast eggs; the others also have special resources, but what drops are resources that strengthen spirit beasts."

"You can check the nearest S-rank secret realm to the southwest: Dragon Eagle Valley."

Following Yue Li's hint, Qin Chuan opened the secret realm named Dragon Eagle Valley.

The subjugation target is still two, but the special resources this secret realm might drop are Wind Dragon Blessing and Wind Hawk Blessing.

【Wind Dragon Blessing: usable by wind-type spirit beasts; obtaining Wind Dragon Blessing grants the spirit beast an extra affix【Fierce Wind】, increasing attribute might by 60%; this type of affix can only be possessed once per spirit beast, and obtaining it again replaces the existing extra affix】

【Wind Hawk Blessing: usable by wind-type spirit beasts; obtaining Wind Hawk Blessing grants the spirit beast an extra affix【Swift Wind】, increasing speed by 300%; this type of affix can only be possessed once per spirit beast, and obtaining it again replaces the existing extra affix】

Extra affix?

Qin Chuan's face showed an unexpected expression.

"The special resources dropped by most S-rank secret realms are those that allow corresponding attribute pets to gain extra affixes." Yue Li explained, "I've looked, and these affixes have different effects and tiers."

"The two extra affixes of Dragon Eagle Valley are equivalent to Starlight Level 10 equipment affixes—they're the worst among extra affixes."

"Most extra affixes are equivalent to Moon Halo Tier equipment affixes, and some I feel have already surpassed the Moon Halo Tier."

"Of course, the number of secret realms possessing such affixes is also very few, just like beast eggs—only three out of the 100 S-rank secret realms have such rewards."

"I understand." After Yue Li's explanation, Qin Chuan finished learning about the S-rank secret realm and showed a thoughtful expression.

S-rank secret realms, like other secret realms, refresh their positions every dream day.

Therefore, long-distance treks like before searching for the Palace Crystal are impossible.

They can only choose the S-rank secret realm with the best rewards within nearby range for subjugation.

With Qin Chuan and Yue Li's current mobility, the round-trip distance within one dream day can cover a 30x30 game area, i. e., nine S-rank secret realms.

According to the reward situation of S-rank secret realms, beast eggs and affixes above Moon Halo can be called top-tier special rewards, accounting for 6%.

On average, every two days, an S-rank secret realm with a top-tier reward appears within nearby range.

Of course, rewards alone shouldn't be considered; the difficulty of conquering S-rank secret realms must also be taken into account.

Thinking of the information leaked by Laisa Yi earlier, Qin Chuan's expression became slightly solemn.

Legendary-tier spirit beasts correspond to a clan value range of 400,000 to 1,000,000.

With such strength as the subjugation target, he must rely on Time Stop to complete the kill, while the drop probability of S-rank secret realm special rewards depends on subjugation completion time—no pain, no gain; for the swiftest kill, the required Time Stop time will surely not be little.

Having just grasped Spirit Descent, gaining the ability to quickly accumulate Time Stop by soloing A-level dungeons, here he suddenly has a major consumer of Time Stop.

This really…

Qin Chuan shook his head with a wry smile, "Let's finish today's exclusive subjugation first, then go together to the Black and White Dragon Nest."

Among the nine nearby S-rank secret realms, this is the only one with a top-tier reward.

Moreover, he and Yue Li happen to have no contract for a fourth spirit beast yet.

The two took turns attacking, and with the progress of the other four members' subjugation, they finally killed eight subjugation bosses, earning 110,000 subjugation points.

Adding the remaining 17,500 points after raising 【Ever Victorious】 to Lv3 yesterday, Qin Chan directly raised 【Ever Victorious】 to Lv9; now, each kill increases the final damage ratio by 9%.

"Ah, the president is awake!" Tie Chui's laughter came from afar, three spirit beasts following closely behind him carrying various high-quality timber.

Walking up to Qin Chuan, Tie Chiu raised his eyebrows, "I didn't expect the president to be this young in reality as well."

Obviously, he also saw that video.

"Mm… Tie Chui, you came just in time; I'll try to conquer the S-rank secret realm with Yue Li later." Qin Chuan spoke with a solemn expression.

"No problem, I'll take on the guarding duty." Tie Chui patted his chest, "The timber I found today is just right for decorating the newly built guild hall."

"Good." Qin Chuan nodded, and he and Yue Li set off together.

When Xiao Qing flew up into the sky, his stern expression quickly vanished, replaced by a hint of apprehension and nervousness as he looked toward Yue Li beside him, "Did you also see the video?"

"The whole dream forum has been circulating it; I certainly saw it." Yue Li giggled, "Finally got to see your real-life appearance."

"A bit more handsome than I imagined."

"Is that so?" Qin Chuan couldn't help but lift the corners of his mouth, "Then am I at a disadvantage, after all I've never seen your real-life appearance."

"My real-life appearance, you see it every day." Yue Li rested her chin on one hand, smiling as she tilted her head to look at Qin Chuan, "I never told you?"

"When I changed my player avatar, I only altered my hair color and eye color."

"Eh? Did you say that?" Qin Chuan couldn't help but turn his head to stare at Yue Li.

The girl's silver-white long hair and light purple pupils gradually turned black in his mind; he could already imagine how stunning this girl would be in reality.

Being stared at by Qin Chuan all the time, Yue Li couldn't help but shift her gaze to one side, "What are you looking at me for? Look at the road."

"Oh oh…" Qin Chuan subconsciously looked ahead, then realized something was wrong.

Sitting on Xiao Qing's back, what road is he looking at?

When he turned back, all he saw was the blush on the girl's cheeks already spreading to her ear tips.

In the slightly strange atmosphere between them, Xiao Qing flapped its wings and crossed one game area after another at top speed.

Two hours later, a spacetime rift far exceeding the scale of an A-rank secret realm appeared in Qin Chuan and Yue Li's field of view.

Black and White Dragon Nest, we've arrived!

(Chapter End)