Chapter 224: Manor

But what can Ge Wudi do?

This day is his own choice.

He gritted his teeth, his heart full of frustration he didn't know who to tell, but in an instant he thought of that sweet-voiced girl.

If she weren't there, Ge Wudi could have choked himself to death.

His body trembled, and unable to hold back, he opened the chat page with Liang Shan Bo, seeking comfort like a drowned dog.

And Liang Shan Bo... she saw the message but didn't reply.

She rested her chin in the small group of a few people and asked: "@Ai Mi Li, when are you going to make a move, sis?"

Ailin hadn't received the message, so naturally she didn't know what she was asking.

Liang Shan Bo spent a good deal of words explaining, and Ailin, upon understanding, immediately said: "Have you found out everything? Then feel free to block him—his deadline is 8 a. m. tomorrow."

Liang Shan Bo was satisfied; this answer really gave her a sense of security.

Good review!

No matter how much a player doesn't want to hear the results, the system will announce them.

【Hell-level: First place Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, time 1 minute 23 seconds!】

Second place Xun Xun, time 3 minutes 42 seconds!

Third place Yu Lin Ling, time 4 minutes 37 seconds!

Fourth place Mang Lu You Fan, time 5 minutes 03 seconds!

Fifth place Guo Du Si Kao, time 5 minutes 21 seconds!

.....】

Cheng Shuili deliberately examined the ranking carefully; this time, eight people participated in the Hell-level Instance, all finishing in under ten minutes.

The slowest one took 9 minutes 56 seconds—perfectly squeezing in just under ten minutes!

When this person saw the card message Wu Ya posted in the regional channel, they genuinely let out a sigh of relief.

Cheng Shuili rested her chin and began to anticipate what the system meant by "the highest-value supplies."

Ge Wudi is probably about to explode with anger, right?

Cheng Shuili smiled and guessed it must be the territory Liang Shan Bo inquired about.

Ge Wudi was previously unremarkable, but suddenly jumped into the top ten of the wealth ranking—surely because of this?

Moreover, following the system's style, you surely have to hand over the supplies before using this Special Dungeon Opening Card, right?

In other words, Ge Wudi now wants to default on his debt, but he can't.

【The results of this Instance have all been announced!】

【The host has designated the players for this Instance as Wu Ya Zuo Fei Ji, Yu Lin Ling, Xun Xun, Mang Lu You Fan, and Guo Du Si Kao—five players!】

【All five players succeeded in the challenge, and the host did not obtain the qualification to select supplies!】

Ah? Is that also being said?

Cheng Shuili knew it in her heart, but the system stating it outright is another matter.

Moreover... the system really sold Ge Wudi out completely.

Even the regional channel started having comments feeling sorry for Ge Wudi.

"Haha, if I had only disliked Ge Wudi before, I now actually feel a bit sorry for him—how can this system not keep its mouth shut?"

"I can't take it either, spilling everything out, huh? Haha, but... Ge Wudi sure knows how to pick! These five are probably the top five on the wealth ranking, right?"

"The system is truly outrageous! Who would dare use a Special Dungeon Opening Card after this?"

"You upstairs, your thoughts aren't simple at all—this is practically a hidden danger! Who will deal with it?"

"Hey no, you guys haven't picked up this card before, right? I'll speak frankly—this card is a toy for the big shots' games. If your assets and reputation haven't reached a certain level, the system will judge that you can't give rewards to players who successfully complete the Instance, so it doesn't allow you to use this card!"

"Now that I think about it, Ge Wudi probably got this card when he was showing off in the regional channel earlier—that was to boost his reputation. As for why he didn't use the card after achieving his goal, it's naturally because his assets weren't enough back then."

"Oh! Now I understand. Ge Wudi didn't just suddenly be able to use the card—he also suddenly joined the Hell-level Instance! The Mileage Ranking requires accumulation over time, so a rapid rise is unlikely; therefore it must be the Wealth Ranking!"

"In other words, he must have something especially valuable in his hands!"

"Come on, someone who can kill with the card, save us!"

"Why isn't anyone killing and looting today? Have you all lost the urge?"

"Honestly, do you think they don't want to? It's because the system doesn't allow it on rest days!"

"I forgot about that..."

Many people in the regional channel felt it was a pity, and Cheng Shuili felt it too.

She shook her head, just about to see why the system was silent again, when she heard the system's voice once more.

【The rewards for this Instance will no longer be announced! They have all been distributed! Please check!】

Distributed?

Cheng Shuili blinked her eyes, looked around the room, but couldn't find anything.

She opened the system page again, confirmed she had received nothing, and couldn't help but frown.

The system's prompt arrived just then.

【Because your reward is too large, the item is being transferred; please wait patiently.】

It can't even be delivered instantly?

The system is really low-quality.

Cheng Shuili raised her eyebrows; although she had already guessed what it was, she still opened the item details with anticipation.

【Derelict Manor (occupying 5000 hectares)】

【Owner: Cheng Shuili】

【Description: This vast manor once belonged to a fallen noble; now only overgrown gardens and mottled buildings remain. Towering stone walls are draped in vines, the iron gate rusted and askew, as if silently announcing that past glory has faded with the wind. At the manor's center stands a Gothic castle, its spire damaged, stained glass shattered, but its frame remains sturdy. The hall's murals have faded, crystal chandeliers dust-covered; the once fertile fields are now overgrown with weeds, the orchard's withered branches twist like ghost claws, and the dry fountain pool is piled with fallen leaves.】

But this piece of land is not worthless.

Perhaps there are still aged fine wines hidden in the underground cellar, and the stables' corners may have lost noble private treasures.

If it could be redeveloped, this land would absolutely be able to support a huge power.

Current territory cannot be upgraded! Current territory usage time is 30 days!】

Enough to support a huge power!

Cheng Shuili's gaze fixed on this sentence, her emotions surging uncontrollably.

She furrowed her brows, after a while let out a bitter laugh, this is absolutely a big pie painted by the system for her!

She absolutely must not get carried away!

But... who could refuse a 5000-hectare estate?

Anyway, Cheng Shuili cannot.

She carefully looked over this description several times, the more she looked, the more she liked it.

In her previous life, let alone an estate, as a struggling programmer she couldn't even afford a villa, she bought a small two-bedroom apartment with a loan, and on the day of her sudden death the mortgage wasn't paid off.

Now this estate is a full 5000 hectares!

Saying that might not feel concrete, Cheng Shuili's small house is 80 square meters.