Chapter 124: Causing Quite a Stir

Name: Zhang Jie

Identity: Player

Player Name: Call me Jie Ge

Level: E (Beginner Player)

Attributes: Strength 73, Agility 99.....

Talent: Pay-to-Win Upgrade

Number of Games Cleared: F-rank (41), E-rank (5)

Module: (A) Forging Module

Legendary Equipment: (D) Nightmare Staff Sword

At this moment, Zhang Jie was sitting in a café in Dream Online, tasting a drink called 'Ginseng Coffee', while observing his panel.

After more than a year of effort, he has now upgraded the 'Forging Module' he initially obtained from F-rank to A-rank, and has also upgraded the Nightmare Staff Sword once more.

As for why he upgraded the Forging Module, it's because this module is highly practical, and moreover, Zhang Jie's strongest Nightmare Dominion Form is currently the Dark Blade.

The Dark Blade skill turns shadows into a tangible force, forming weapons; the effect of the Forging Module happens to apply to this skill, providing a significant boost.

On the other hand, the modules he recently obtained are all trash; Zhang Jie looks down on them, so they were all taken by Yu Xiaomo, that little brat, who wheedled them out of him for free.

And the Nightmare Staff Sword's attribute leech has increased from 5% to 10%; this improvement was within Zhang Jie's expectations, but further upgrades would require money he can't currently afford, so it remains at this level.

"Liu Delie, why hasn't this guy shown up yet?"

As soon as Zhang Jie finished speaking, a figure in casual attire appeared at the doorway—that person was Liu Delie.

He looked around, found Zhang Jie at a seat, and then hurried over, panting.

"Jie Ge!"

Zhang Jie waved at him, and another cup of coffee was sent to his opposite side.

Liu Delie excitedly sat opposite Zhang Jie, used a cup of coffee, and eagerly said to Zhang Jie.

"Jie Ge, what was the first game we cleared?"

"I can't wait any longer!"

Zhang Jie was currently wearing that mysterious black windbreaker; its handsome appearance made Liu Delie feel a pang of envy.

He believed that, even though he had fallen behind by a year's progress, his good brother could easily bring him along.

Liu Delie could already imagine himself sweeping through this game world, dominating all sides.

"Don't rush."

Zhang Jie summoned the system, clicked a few times, spent 2w game coins to buy two D-rank game tickets, and handed one to Liu Delie.

He took it in his hand, glanced at it, and almost popped his eyeballs out.

"Jie Ge! D-rank game?!"

"Real or fake? Starting off with this much excitement?"

"What's there to panic about?"

Zhang Jie calmly took a sip of coffee; although his player rating is still E-rank, his attributes have long been far ahead, even reaching the panel capable of clearing C-rank games.

There are no mechanics in it; there is only the purest, most extreme numbers.

Moreover, for each rank increase in player rating, on average the attributes are 5–8 times higher than those of the previous rank.

A novice player's attributes start at 1 point; by E-rank they might reach 7 points, and by D-rank they might reach 56 points.

And this multiplier decreases as the rating rises, but this certainly doesn't apply to Zhang Jie.

With the Nightmare Staff Sword, he will definitely have the most extreme stats in the future!

"It's not Jie Ge, you..."

"Don't worry, I'll take you flying."

Zhang Jie pulled out some items and handed them to Liu Delie; they're all good stuff that can save his life.

"Yu Xiaomo, that little brat, is stuck in a game for half a month and can't get through; he's getting anxious now, so I'll bring you first."

"Same as always, I'll handle the slaughter, you just go 'gaga' and we're good."

"OK!"

Liu Delie imitated Zhang Jie's manner, tore open the ticket in his hand, and the two instantly appeared in a white space.

"You have used a D-rank game ticket! Locked game world: Huoteluode's Legacy"

"Clear conditions: Successfully graduate from the academy under the highest difficulty, or obtain an A-rank or higher achievement badge!"

"This world type is: Open World!"

"Supernatural information: Magic"

"Please select game difficulty!"

A series of prompts popped up; Liu Delie was curious about all of this, but before he could react, Zhang Jie had already selected the game difficulty.

The rules of an open world differ from others; there are no absolute clearance conditions, and time flows the same as reality, allowing entry and exit at any time.

In an open world, there will be various game Easter eggs and opportunities, and items can be obtained continuously; it's the top choice for many players to farm resources.

Of course, the death penalty is equally harsh; dying in this open world means losing everything obtained in this world, and even items already brought out of the game world will be reclaimed by the system as debt.

It can be said that one misstep leads to eternal regret.

"You have selected difficulty: Hell Difficulty!"

"The game is about to start! You will be born in Open World 03114! Have fun playing!"

Looking at the pre-game interface, Liu Delie couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.

"Jie Ge, is our convoy really stable?"

"You still don't believe in my strength?"

"Trust! Trust! Trust!"

As Liu Delie's words fell, the two officially entered the game world.

A flash of white light passed before their eyes; they opened their eyes to see a small town with a slightly retro style.

Liu Delie looked around curiously; there was no display of any special supernatural power, nor any guidance.

"Brother Jie, what should we do now?"

This is the downside of an open world—everything requires you to seek it out yourself; although there is a main storyline, because it's too free, many people can't even find the storyline.

Zhang Jie pondered for a moment; he had also done a guide before, and the hardest part of this open world is naturally how to find the wizard and get in touch with him.

These wizards possess incredible magic, elusive as a dragon that shows no tail; finding them is no easy task.

But Zhang Jie doesn't intend to painstakingly search for them himself; he has his own method.

"Stand farther back, yes, even farther."

Zhang Jie's mouth curled up; he only needed to stir up a bit of commotion, a bigger commotion!

(Who's still typing away during the New Year? ~ Who is it? ~)

(Oh, it's me, then it's fine.)