Chapter 23: Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties
Qing Chi unfolded the blue treasure map and arrived at the location prompted by the system. The treasure map that exploded after killing Black Soul and the others in Black Rock City last time has not had time to dig it. I had a free time today, and I happened to be near Thorn City, so I dug up a purple quality medicine bottle. Swill Vial: Purple quality, characterized by preserving and duplicating flasks. As long as there is the last drop of the potion left, you will get a full bottle by pouring it into the bottle, and the cooldown time is 2 hours. This is undoubtedly a treasure for rare potions that are hard to obtain.
Now I have a swill pill bottle, an instant recovery potion formula, and a fire resistance potion formula in my hand, and medicine collection and alchemy are the basics, and these potions can only be done at least at the intermediate level. Therefore, Qingchi has been busy in the field for the past few days. Collecting high-grade herbs can obtain a higher proficiency than low-level herbs, and Qing Chi relied on the experience he gained in his previous life to skillfully bypass the level 40 monster area and reach the red wetland. The red mushrooms that grow in it are the ingredients for instant recovery potions. While picking mushrooms, I suddenly found that there was something hard buried in the ground. Qing Chi frowned and removed the dirt on the surface, opened the package and saw that it was actually ...... inside A warrior helmet of purple quality! How did this helmet end up here? Qing Chi unceremoniously stuffed the helmet into his backpack.
In Destiny, in order to prevent players from accidentally losing high-quality equipment, items that are thrown on the ground or buried in the ground will not refresh until a day later, during which time they can be picked up. Since no one came, it was your own to pick it up.
Just as Qing Chi was carrying the medicine basket on his back to pick up the red mushrooms nearby, there was a sudden sound of talking in the distance, Qing Chi's ears moved, and he quickly found a small hill to hide. Hunters always have better perception and hearing. Although it was only an intermittent voice, it was still possible to hear that the other party was about four people. What are they doing here? Nearby is a level 40 monster area, and if you don't have a special mission, you won't usually come here to look for death. Could it be that you are looking for that helmet? Qing Chi narrowed his eyes and waited patiently behind the hill.
After a while, the figures of the four people gradually appeared. An assassin named Fire Wolf Dance, a female mage named Whisper, a shield warrior named Tianqing, and a ...... Is that! Qing Chi's eyes froze, it was actually Yuan Mingqing!
The Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties were one of the most prestigious conductors in the Mandate of Heaven in the previous life. He was originally the vice president of a small guild, and from a little-known small guild vice president to one of the top ten commanders in "Mandate of Heaven", he commanded many guild wars and later continental wars. Under his leadership, their small guild called Yifeng Pavilion was undefeated in the field and developed thrivingly. It can be said that the fertile land in the east of the previous life, the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, everyone knows about it. His command is characterized by meticulous coordination, steady and steady every step of the arrangement, sharp eyes, and very provocative. In the guild battles arranged, each member can play to their strengths and treat people very kindly. The only drawback is that it is too affectionate and dead-eyed. I heard that the Yuese Guild in the previous life spent a lot of effort to poach him. Given great benefits, he didn't go. Later, it was because he fell out with Yifeng Pavilion that he went to Yuese.
Things are starting to get interesting. Qing Chi observed the other three people around Yuan Mingqing, and there was some ill-will on his face. It seems that today is another good show.
"This is it, right? Yesterday we grabbed a level 15 wild elite boss with the Bamboo Forest Listening to the Rain Guild, and at that time you said that you grabbed the last box, and in order to avoid being chased and exploded, you fled all the way into here and buried here. So what about the box? Tianqing looked directly into Yuan Mingqing's eyes and said angrily.
Yuan Mingqing subconsciously clenched his fists. He remembered to be buried here! Finally evaded those people, and carefully ran into the level 40 strange area, how could it be gone! Has anyone found it here?
"I don't know. I'm buried here, and I don't know who took it. Yuan Mingqing lowered his head, looked around at everyone, and said, "I'm sorry, it's my fault." ”
"Your fault, your mistake can be solved? That's a purple quality warrior helmet, with it, our guild will be able to open up a cold cave with nightmare difficulty, even if it is placed in the auction house, at the time when everyone is generally about level 25, the purple helmet is also two thousand gold coins, you just say how do you solve it! Fire Wolf Dance gave him a disdainful look.
"Yuan Mingqing, in the past, I thought you were a very measured person, but now it seems that you are really stupid! I really don't want to pay attention to you anymore. I didn't know if I was being followed, and I guess someone had already taken it away. The female mage murmured.
"It doesn't have to be taken away." A playful smile appeared on the corner of Tianqing's mouth, "You're a warrior yourself, right?" Could it be that he wanted to secretly take the helmet and use it himself? Maybe it's still in your backpack! If you don't use it yourself, maybe it has something to do with the temple Yuese. Aren't you always bragging in front of us about how well others are executing? Do you think that every time you are the commander of the regiment, you command very well? That's because everyone gives you face. ”
The suspicions and complaints sentence by sentence made Yuan Mingqing's heart sink to the bottom. The original friend, not like this. The original four of them, obviously going from one game to another, are very good partners, why did they become like this in "Destiny"? When did this damn game change the four of them?
Suddenly, Yuan Mingqing received a strange message from nearby.
February Qingchi: I accidentally picked up your helmet. Guess what would happen if I walked out with my helmet right now? Do you dare to make a bet with me, just bet on how much these three people value this friendship with you.
Yuan Mingqing's heart trembled, and he subconsciously raised his eyes to look at the nearby hills.
If she really picked it up, then she should be able to prove her innocence when she comes back, right?
Thinking of this, Yuan Mingqing's spirits were lifted, and he quickly replied: "Okay, I'll make this bet with you." ”
He was gambling on their friendship and on the trust these people placed in him. They have been together all the way from the last game to the present, and they have experienced ups and downs. Although the three of them were unhappy because of their mistakes, I believe they will understand.
Qing Chi curled her lips, she felt like an old fox who abducted a simple child. When she walked out with the purple quality helmet in a leisurely step, Yuan Mingqing's eyes showed expectation, while the eyes of several others showed shock.
"You're February!" Whisper screamed in surprise. As a woman, she naturally cares about this mysterious huntress. It is said that she once killed dozens of Tianyao Guilds by herself when she was at the tenth level, and she had a great relationship with the temple and Yuese, and she was with them twice in the desert dungeon, and once she was even the deputy head of the group. She has always scoffed at these rumors, she has always felt that this Qingchi is just a vain, I am afraid that because of her good appearance, she has attracted the favor of the presidents of the two guilds, and it is not unusual to have her in the wasteland development team, but it is just a little luckier. When I saw real people today, I felt a little different from what I thought.
The woman on the other side never glanced at them, her ponytail was tied up high, she looked very energetic, she was wearing gray hunter's leather armor, and she carried a bow and arrow that looked a little shabby, and her expression was detached and haughty.
"Hehe, Yuan Mingqing, you can't repay the debt now, right? February Qingchi, who has a lot to do with the two major guilds, appeared here, still holding a purple quality helmet in his hand, I'm afraid you have already notified them to come here to pick it up, right? Who would be an ordinary person to come to the level 40 monster area? I've never seen you elbow out like that. Tianqing snorted coldly.
"It's also our temple that is small, and it can't accommodate your big Buddha. You always think that you can control the whole scene, every time you command, you call people around, our friendship has long since changed, you are no longer the person we know. I feel embarrassed to stand with you now. Fire Wolf Dance said sarcastically.
"Quit, Yuan Mingqing. You can go if you want, there is no need to come to Yin. You've known this woman for a long time, right? So why don't you ask her more for tips? We're not as good as the Great Guild, and they've already opened up the cold caves, haven't they? We've destroyed so many times, and you're ...... Forget it, I'm so disappointed in you. Whisper sighed.
From beginning to end, Qing Chi just stood aside with a detached smile on his face and didn't say anything.
And Yuan Mingqing's throat choked a few times, and finally lowered his head and didn't say anything.
Even if they did, they wouldn't believe it. This incident was just a fuse, I'm afraid they have been building up their dissatisfaction with him for a long time...... I've never thought of being a high-minded commander before, but every time I see everyone get together and push the boss with all my might, that passion excites him, and it's really unforgettable.
If he had sensed their dissatisfaction earlier and stepped down from the position of regimental commander, maybe things would have been different.
System: Yuan Mingqing was kicked out of the guild by Tianqing, the president of the "Yifeng Pavilion".
A small announcement was made in the world, and then it was inundated with all kinds of information, and no one noticed.
Yuan Mingqing, whose eyes were slightly red, tried hard to suppress his emotions, and when the few people turned to leave, he collapsed on the ground weakly, and then buried his head in an emotional collapse.
"I'm sorry, but if you want to be sad, please settle the account with me first. I won this bet, so now I'm going to open the conditions. I'm sure you're the one who is willing to gamble and lose, right? Qing Chi played with the helmet in his hand and said casually.
Yuan Mingqing raised his head and glared at Qing Chi deadly, and said with some anger: "It's your appearance that makes them misunderstand!" I'm like this now, and you're still thinking about trading, and people like you who don't have friends won't appreciate the pain of losing friends! ”
The purple helmet rolled down at Yuan Mingqing's feet. Qing Chi stood in front of him, raised his chin fiercely with one hand, looked at Yuan Mingqing's eyes and said word by word: "You heard me clearly!" It's all your own fault that things have developed to the point where they are now, don't put the blame on someone else! ”
Qing Chi squatted down, lit a fire, and began to roast the rabbit meat he had brought from his backpack. The smell of oily meat was wafting through, making Yuan Mingqing's stomach ring unconsciously.
"Once upon a time, someone told me something. Human nature is always the most complex, everyone can change, and everyone is just a passerby in someone else's life. Therefore, no matter how good friends are, they will break up, and no matter how good lovers are, there will be quarrels and moments of separation. Once there is a stake in this, it becomes complicated. In the past, you had a good relationship because there was no profit to be gained, and everyone got almost equally. But it's different in "Destiny", you should know very well that all the game resources in it will be related to the interests in reality. A year later, the exchange of real currency and game currency will be opened, and major consortia may settle in. Every cent of game resources in the early stage is the money you earn. From this point of view, it is not surprising that there will be conflicts of interest. ”
Qing Chi sprinkled a little cumin powder on it and took a bite of the fragrant rabbit meat.
Yuan Mingqing closed his slightly swollen eyes, took a few deep breaths, and held back his emotions. I have to say, what she said made a lot of sense. That's exactly what happened, but I couldn't accept it for a while.
"You're funny, like an indifferent bystander, always so sane. Are you usually like this, heartless? Yuan Mingqing took a piece of rabbit meat uninvited, nibbled on it, and asked casually.
"If you have experienced real grief, you understand that all grief after that is nothing, and that pride and prejudice, anger and quarrels are nothing but stupid acts that drain one's energy. I don't have a heart or lungs, but I live happily. "That feeling of despair that suffocates like the depths of the sea...... I don't want to go through it a second time in my lifetime.
Qing Chi stretched out his bony fingers, flicked the fire, and said casually: "You ate a piece of rabbit meat from me and owe me 20 gold coins." Then, on my condition, you will be my person from now on. ”
Yuan Mingqing almost spit out the meat in his mouth with a "poof". Qing Chi glanced at him and said slowly, "It's not what you think." I used to just want to be a lone ranger, because I knew I was only good at going it alone, not running a big guild. But now it's different, if you can join me, we'll start a guild of our own. In this game, no matter how strong the individual ability is, it is still not as good as the team. ”
Yuan Mingqing was stunned, she didn't expect that she wanted him to manage the guild, but was she really suitable for leading the guild? "Don't worry, there's no one more suitable to be the president but you." Qing Chi stood up and extinguished the fire, patting the dust on his hands, "You think about it slowly." When you're ready, come to Thorn City to find me. ”