Ball Ball immediately took the fifteen Survival Coins and went off happily to spend them. I'm someone with a fixed salary now, and there are bonuses from time to time too. Of course, I should enjoy life. Would the boss ever shortchange me?
After placating Ball Ball, Qi Xu took out an Obsidian Supply Crate. Just then, Bian arrived as well. "Is this the reward from the server-wide announcement? That's awesome! And the little dragon is so cute. Here, Auntie's gift for you."
Bian directly pulled out a pile of colorful gemstones, all of them good items with attribute bonuses attached.
Neon Jiu Jiu instantly got excited, inlaying them one by one onto its teeth. Now, when it grinned, except for one tooth which was a black hole, all the others sparkled brightly...
The ethereal, fairy-like aura Neon Jiu Jiu had at birth vanished completely within two hours. However, when the child kept its mouth shut, it still looked quite dignified.
Everyone burst out laughing instantly. Neon Jiu Jiu had a very interesting personality. Life in the Survival Game was dull and boring, so having a few more laughs was naturally a happy thing.
Qi Xu patted Bian's hand and directly opened the Obsidian Supply Crate! Two items: a Service Zone Fragment and a Weapon Enhancement Stone, both desperately needed goodies!
Qi Xu directly used the Enhancement Stone on [Cherry Blossom Fall]. When Iron Dou Dou originally forged [Cherry Blossom Fall], Qi Xu wasn't an ability user yet. The weight that felt just right back then now felt a bit too light again.
A heavy blade needs to be heavy to have the right feel and impact.
Immediately, the Enhancement Stone split into two and, after being attached to the hilt, melted into it naturally. The evolution direction chosen was weight.
Instantly, [Cherry Blossom Fall] became perfectly balanced in the hand again. This was the feeling.
Dongfang Yuan was burning with curiosity. He took it, swung it a couple of times, then grimaced and handed it back to Qi Xu.
"Good grief, this blade of yours is heavier than a whole Bian."
Bian was bewildered: "Huh? Am I a unit of measurement now too?"
Sister Xiao Ni smiled, revealing her white teeth. Bian pulled out a gemstone, wanting to inlay one for her. Unfortunately, Sister Xiao Ni was too fast and easily dodged.
Bian gave chase relentlessly. Dongfang Yuan, not wanting to bully anyone, finally pretended to be caught and endured a few "Mew Mew Punches."
Gradually, all members of the Cross-Zone Arena Challenge preparatory team arrived. After a bit of small talk,
Qi Xu finally straightened her expression and said seriously, "A while ago, I went to Major Zone 01, Partition 01 and discovered some secrets, but I also stirred up a bit of trouble.
In the next Cross-Zone Arena Challenge, the opponents we face might be extraordinary. It could very well be a life-or-death battle. We need to stay vigilant in all situations involving competition between partitions, including dungeons or other scenarios."
Dongfang Yuan, hugging his own purple longsword, smiled. "That's fantastic. What kind of rubbish were we fighting in the last few arena matches? It's good to have some decent opponents!"
Battle Wolf Dan Dan Qi also wanted to brag a little, but after listening carefully, he said, "Wait, sis, you're insulting me too in that statement!"
Qi Xu grinned. "No mistake there. I'm giving you another chance. Got what it takes to go beat Master Chef?"
Dan Dan Qi instantly deflated. "Wah... I don't have what it takes."
Battle Wolf 004 and 008 were shocked. "Master Chef? Isn't that the player whose cooking is super delicious? He's that strong in combat too?"
Everyone smiled knowingly and answered in unison, "Let's just say Dan Dan Qi lost to him in a one-on-one."
"Really impressive."
004 and 008 couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency. Joining a team, if you can't provide value, you'll inevitably be marginalized over time. They had to work hard!
Not counting Bian, there were 9 people, plus 12 pets, making 21 combat units. Qi Xu immediately ramped up the intensity, using three Monster Summoning Cards at once!
And then...
The Leader Three-Piece Set!
Crown, cape, and golden throne all emerged together. The "Good Luck Comes" BGM resounded across the field. Fortunately, most people had seen this last time, so their adaptability was much stronger now. They no longer found it cringey and even very naturally started humming along.
The group started folding paper cranes and tying red ribbons again.
They also looked at Qi Xu with eager eyes. "Hurry up, Boss, give us that +30 Attack Power buff!"
Qi Xu gritted her teeth tightly, took a deep breath, and shouted with all her might, "Follow me!"
"Hahaha, now that's more like it!"
Only then did everyone get truly pumped up, roaring louder than the monsters, charging forward with wild cries...
At the start of the battle, Bian had already climbed onto the vehicle by stepping on the Mountain Lord Tiger, set up a table and chairs, and started seriously sketching and taking notes with pen and paper, recording everything she saw. A camera was also placed beside her.
Seeing the Mountain Lord Tiger next to her anxiously scratching its paws and wiggling its rear end, she smiled. "If you want to fight, go ahead. I'm not holding you back."
The Mountain Lord Tiger shook its head and even took two steps closer to Bian, making it clear: I want to protect you.
"I'm fine. With Boss Whirlwind here, she won't let monsters break through. Even if some do get through, they can't kill me. I have plenty of trump cards."
The Mountain Lord Tiger didn't believe it. Someone so delicate she had trouble climbing onto a vehicle roof, how could she possibly fight monsters?
Seeing it wouldn't move, Bian went straight for the heart. "Oh, so you're also afraid of fighting? Don't be scared, everyone will protect us. We'll just hide in the back. It's fine, we're both the type not good at combat anyway."
The Mountain Lord Tiger was dumbfounded. Me, afraid of fighting? I'm stronger than all of them! It immediately let out a series of dissatisfied growls and roars.
Bian grinned. "Good tiger, brave tiger, don't be afraid. We're very safe here."
The Mountain Lord Tiger couldn't take it anymore. It turned around and launched itself down in a flying pounce. Before even landing, its front paws swatted the heads clean off two monsters.
And after its front paws successfully touched down, it opened its maw wide and bit straight through the chest of a charging Diamond Wolf.
It then turned its head back towards Bian triumphantly, only to find she wasn't surprised at all. She just smiled and gave it a thumbs up.
The Mountain Lord Tiger instantly understood what had happened. Although it had been tricked by a human once again, for some reason, its heart felt incredibly soft.
The Mountain Lord Tiger always fought at the very edge. Whenever a monster tried to approach Bian's vehicle, it would be the first to eliminate it.
If no monsters charged over on their own, it wouldn't go too far forward either. I will protect, I will protect you forever, you are my only master...
Seeing this, Qi Xu felt relieved. Her guess had been correct. The Mountain Lord Tiger would definitely find happiness again with Bian. And with its limited cunning, it was completely outmatched.
Today's battle was satisfying. Everyone's strength levels were comparable, and the pets integrated perfectly. It's just... the overall strength of the monsters was somewhat lacking. If they wanted proper training, they needed to find some tougher opponents. Hiss, where to find them?
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