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Chapter 165: First Encounter
Lian Yun suddenly thought about why the hundreds of people and ghosts ahead didn't wait for the newcomers to enter the village before forming teams. Why not test the newcomers' abilities instead of just casually recruiting?
Why did an event meant for recruitment escalate to the point of bloodshed and serious injuries?
These questions were hard to comprehend in a short time, but one thing Lian Yun knew was that these four or five hundred people and ghosts did not want newcomers like them to enter the novice village.
Or perhaps they wanted to delay the newcomers' entry into the village.
Although Lian Yun didn't know their intentions, it was clear that their obstruction at the entrance meant some answers awaited within the novice village.
The three others, Two Ghosts, had also introduced themselves, so Lian Yun didn’t mind bringing them along.
As Lian Yun charged forward, those in front immediately halted their fighting and gathered, preparing to block him with all their might.
This situation further confirmed Lian Yun's thoughts.
The other newcomers, especially those around Lian Yun, sensed something unusual as well. Whether they had already decided to join someone’s team or were still hesitating, they all began to follow closely behind Lian Yun.
In just an instant, Lian Yun closed the hundred-meter distance. He initially intended to slay a few to set an example but reconsidered due to being in unfamiliar territory and uncertain about any potential consequences for killing. Instead, he opted to strike with his Greatsword, swinging it left and right, sending a dozen people flying.
Seeing Lian Yun's imposing presence and strength, those ahead who still wanted to obstruct him couldn't help but evade.
Thus, Lian Yun led his group straight through the crowd and stepped into the novice village in just a few steps. There was no prompt, but directly ahead near a fountain was an elderly man leaning on a cane.
He seemed to be some sort of village leader.
On either side of the road where the old man stood, there were several Ten People setting up stalls.
“Black Spirit Coin, Black Spirit Coin, one for a bottle of elixir!”
“High prices paid for all kinds of elixirs, honest transactions, no deceit for young or old.”
“Buying elixirs, as many as you have~~~”
“Auction, auction! Auctioning Soul Material, the only Soul Material in this village, come and take a look~~~”
Black Spirit Coin seems to be aimed at beginners, likely intended to collect the elixirs they currently possess. With this in mind, Lian Yun could guess the purpose of the person at the entrance blocking newcomers from entering the village.
However, after Lian Yun rushed directly in front of the old man, he turned his attention to the stall selling Soul Material, where a crowd had gathered.
“Welcome new adventurers! The first task in the novice village is to collect one hundred Black Spirit Coins within two minutes. If you fail to complete it, you will face a penalty of Three Thousand Black Spirit Coins. If you do not submit enough Black Spirit Coins within two minutes, you will be permanently subjected to the Earth Formation constraint.”
“Welcome new adventurers~~~”
“Welcome new adventurers~~~”
The same phrase repeated endlessly, sounding somewhat wooden. Yet when Lian Yun glanced back at the old man, he felt an overwhelming sense of dread.
The voice lacked any emotion, merely repeating that one line, but the old man's eyes were filled with utter despair, a life devoid of hope, longing for death yet unable to attain it.
This must be what they call a permanent constraint!
The spirit, energy, and thoughts are still there, yet he can only utter that one phrase; all other freedoms are completely restricted—a true living hell.
It felt as though someone was right in front of him who could help him, yet they were oblivious to his need for rescue.
However, despite feeling a bit uneasy, Lian Yun did not pay much attention to it. Even if he wanted to help, he couldn't hear the old man's thoughts. Moreover, the most important thing for him right now was to obtain one hundred Black Spirit Coins.
Perhaps what he should understand the most was what Black Spirit Coins were and where they could be found.
He waved his hand to summon the Three Spirits and Chen Er Gou, instructing them to gather information. Then, Lian Yun observed the stall selling Soul Material from a distance.
Setting aside the combat power of the Three Spirits and Chen Er Gou, just the aura of Chen Er Gou as a high-ranking Ghost King was already superior to many people and spirits in this novice village. As long as they did not provoke trouble, they would naturally avoid any issues.
The reason Lian Yun was paying attention to the stall selling Soul Material was that Soul Material was one of the items heavily promoted in Yin Yang City, showcasing its unique characteristics.
It was said that Soul Material could be crafted into equipment, which could be worn by both humans and Spirits.
When characters donned Soul Gear, it significantly reduced damage caused by Spirits, while Spirits wearing equipment greatly increased their attack power.
It seemed as if they counterbalanced each other; however, the combat levels between humans and spirits were greatly enhanced.
For instance, battles between individuals below the Monarch level and spirits could generally be considered mere skirmishes, but the destructive power of battles between a Monarch and a Ghost King was far greater.
Moreover, Lian Yun thought that if he did not break through to Monarch within a year or two and still wanted to possess combat power equivalent to a High Emperor, perhaps this Soul Gear would be crucial.
Since Lian Yun cared so much about Soul Material, it was natural that those influential figures in this novice village would also take notice.
While Lian Yun was observing, several notable individuals entered the novice village. After a brief competition, Soul Material was claimed by a man known as Joseph.
Few dared to compete with him; it seemed that Joseph was indeed the strongest figure in this novice village.
This Joseph appeared to be no older than twenty, with brownish-green eyes and a tall stature. After receiving the Soul Material, he walked directly towards Lian Yun.
As he walked, he casually glanced at the newcomers on either side who were starting to inquire about the Black Spirit Coin and then approached with a smile.
"I hope there’s no misunderstanding, sir. This is a task inherent to the novice village, and if they can’t overcome such a small challenge, I believe they will fare much worse elsewhere."
Lian Yun felt somewhat noncommittal but also found it a bit strange that the other party felt the need to explain this to him.
Then Joseph handed over a piece of translucent black material and smiled again, saying, "A gift. I wonder if Joseph could be friends with you, sir?"
The people around were quite surprised, not understanding why Joseph would use such a precious item to befriend a newcomer.
Lian Yun remained silent, instead looking seriously into Joseph's eyes. After sensing a hint of sincerity, he nodded and said, "No reward without effort. However, if Joseph is willing, could you tell me where I can obtain Black Spirit Coin?"
"To the south, east, and west of the village, about three to five miles away, there are Chaos Beasts. As long as you defeat them, you can obtain Black Spirit Coin." This was said by a person from Huaxia who seemed to be a leader among them.
Perhaps he intended to use this trivial information to do Lian Yun a favor!
However, Joseph added, "About ten miles north, there’s a top-tier king-level Grizzly Bear. Defeating it will yield a higher-grade Gray Spirit Coin."
(End of Chapter)
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