February 6th.
The weather was still very cold, and it had been three days since the players had collectively logged off.
Peacock City Winery.
In the living room of the main villa, the fireplace was burning and beeping.
The heat emitted makes the room warm and comfortable.
Everyone in Jack Circus was drinking tea and chatting on the sofa, while Chen Lun sat aside, checking his panel.
Name: Chen Lun
Race: Human (Eastern Continent)
Template: NPC (Countdown to version 2.0: 97 days, 6 hours, 26 minutes and 44 seconds)
Level: 155
Experience: 0.5W/40W
Health: 7300/7300
Stamina: 3800/3800
Sanity: 100/100
Main Occupation: Sequence 9 - Tamer LV10 (MAX) Sequence 8 - Fortune Teller LV20 (MAX) Sequence 7 - Magician LV30 (MAX) Sequence 6 - Aerial Trapeze LV40 (MAX) Sequence 5 - Juggler LV35 (Fate Faction)
Secondary occupation: Recorder LV10 (MAX) Winemaker LV10 (MAX)
Attributes: Strength 177, Dexterity 178, Endurance 177, Intelligence 178, Faith 10
Special attributes: Charm 50, Will 82, Insight 71, Luck 10
Regional popularity: 132
Epic popularity: 4
Remaining points: 37 skill points, 0 attribute points, 0 special attribute points, 2 blessing points
Remaining property: 400,000 gold pounds
Skill:…
Blessings: Nature's Favor LVMAX, Shining Star LV2, Knowledge Collector LV2, Moonlight Blessing LV1, Bloodthirsty LV3
Curse: Blasphemer LV1
Evaluation: You are already the overlord among the mid-sequence extraordinary people. You can even stand in front of the gate of a high position, put your hands in your pockets, and say frankly that you don’t know what an opponent is... But please don’t be too complacent, because in front of the real high-ranking people, you are still just a small fan.
Chen Lun curled his lips.
He agreed with the first sentence of the panel's evaluation, but disagreed with the second sentence.
"To be successful, one must rely on connections and influence. What's the point of being able to fight..."
Chen Lun thought about it and felt that this was too arrogant.
"Well, you should be more modest. At least you have to be able to fight so that you can shake someone alive."
He immediately added 2 blessing points to the Bloodthirsty Level 3, directly maxing it out.
LVMAX
Blessing Effect: Greatly improve the control over one's own killing intent, strength, dexterity, endurance and willpower +10! (This effect is affected by the desire to kill. The stronger the killing intent, the stronger the effect, but it does not exceed double the increase.)
'When this blessing is fully upgraded, the total attribute increase in the Pale Knight form can reach up to 80 points... The gift bestowed by the King of Slaughter is really too powerful! '
Chen Lun felt a little emotional.
He immediately turned his attention to the countdown to the version update.
'In the past 100 days... it seems that the flow rate between this world and the players' real world has changed again, from the original 5:1 to more than 30:1. I don't know if it's just this update or if it will be like this in the future.'
Chen Lun thought.
Through a post on the game forum, he learned that players would have to wait three days before the version update was completed, but for him, it became a hundred days.
'Take advantage of the update gap to finish the things on hand first, so that when the players come online again, I can help them more easily...'
Chen Lun stroked his chin, picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"I've been so worried about you, you should learn to be grateful."
He leaned back slightly and leaned against the sofa.
Before the version update, he sold a final wave of equipment and skins, which made the players excited while also making a lot of money for himself. He now had more than 400,000 gold pounds on hand, which would be the basis for him to lead the team and live in the royal city in the future.
After all, the prices there are definitely higher than here, and many things will be difficult to handle without money.
What if Maggie wants to eat some beef, but I don’t have enough money? Wouldn’t it make me, the leader, look very shabby? Not only must I eat well, but I must also live well. By then, I must buy a bigger manor.
It would be best if it was large enough that thirty-eight black crystal puppets could spend most of the day patrolling inside.
He also issued some "small tasks" before the version update, such as "In order to enhance the relationship between the undead strangers in the circus, please play in the safe area of the cabin by the lake in Wonderland for one hour, and you will be rewarded with 500 experience points and a few coins." And "Warrior Trial! Please collect three extraordinary materials of unlimited categories in the natural forest, a dangerous area in Wonderland, and you will be rewarded with 800 experience points and a few coins".
In fact, these are all the means Chen Lun uses to replenish his sanity reserves.
He even gave it a special name...
One hundred tips for picking lychees!
You said fraud
"It's something we both agreed on, how can it be called a scam... The players are so happy, this is something that no amount of lychees can buy."
Chen Lun calls himself a "happiness maker". In order to make players enjoy the game, he has put a lot of effort into it, and he almost turned his hair white over it.
He was secretly thinking of some new ideas, waiting for the players to update the game online so that they could have more fun.
'The sanity reserve in Maggie's statue has returned to around 10,000. It seems like a lot, but it will be difficult to replenish it in large quantities in the next three months. I need to use it sparingly...'
Chen Lun was just thinking about it when he suddenly sensed that the little white snake that split off from him had sent back a message.
He couldn't help but be slightly startled, and then he smiled.
After standing up, the other cadres looked at him one after another, and Chen Lun said to them:
"Everyone, Anton has awakened. Let's go and welcome him back."
"Um?"
Noah and other cadres were very surprised, and then showed joy on their faces.
“That’s great!”
Everyone stood up as well.
Chen Lun took the lead up the wooden stairs and led the cadres to a room on the third floor.
When I pushed open the door, I saw a cow slowly standing up from the bone fragments, shaking its head dazedly.
"Uh-huh... Mr. Jack, did Antonio sleep for a long time?"
It asked Chen Lun.
"You slept for three days, Anton."
Chen Lun walked over and patted its head with a smile.
"How does it feel?"
"Very good! Antonio feels very powerful now! He feels relaxed like never before! Thank you very much, Mr. Jack, you have helped Antonio again!"
The cow rubbed its big head against his palm affectionately and spoke in a cheerful tone.
Chen Lun nodded secretly.
He used the Life-Watching Technique on Antonio and found that his panel data shot up like a rocket, directly reaching the threshold level of a Sequence Five Transcendent. His endurance was over 170, almost the same as his normal form. Even his already strong willpower had now reached 95 points, which surprised him greatly.
Moreover, Antonio's skill column has many more active and passive skills, including two skills that even Chen Lun envied.
One is the passive skill called "Sword Fighter", which increases the attack output by 50% when holding a sword, and has a strong penetration effect, which means that ordinary defense is difficult to resist. Another active ultimate skill "Profane Sword Saint" allows Antonio to merge with the Beyond Grade A Trickster - the Profane Holy Sword, and enter a short-lived terrifying form.
Chen Lun secretly guessed that if Antonio used all his strength, he would most likely be able to fight against the incarnation of the saint.
After Fuluoyin, another capable cadre appeared in the team, which made him very happy.
"Flo Yin, make something delicious tonight so we can celebrate... Then we'll pack up tomorrow and set off for the royal city of Tourmaline Closter at 5pm."
"Um."
Flo Yin smiled and nodded, then glanced at the others.
"If you have anything you want to eat, please tell me and I'll prepare it now."
"Hey, Miss Floin, I want to eat beef! Any dish is fine!"
Maggie spoke immediately.
"good."
Flo Yin agreed.
The other cadres were quite polite and did not make any special requests. They said anything was fine as long as the food was made by Miss Floyne, they would like it.
Fuluoyin smiled, nodded to Chen Lun, then turned and left.
Everyone exchanged a few words with Anton in the room, then surrounded him and went downstairs to wait for dinner to begin.
Anton is not as cunning as humans. He told everyone directly that he likes the current atmosphere very much and the feeling of being cared for and loved is unforgettable.
It also showed everyone its new posture, which was the preparatory form of the "Profane Sword Master". Two sharp, curved spiral bone horns grew on its head, like two spears, and its hooves, back and tail were also covered with a layer of bones, like a layer of armor.
In the end, it almost stood up and shouted to everyone that its penis was stronger than before. Fortunately, Noah and Golov stopped it in time, so the ladies present were not offended.
Dinner time was joyful.
It was also the last night that Jack Circus spent in Yanbang Peacock City.
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The next afternoon.
Two giant carriages drove out of the manor and arrived at the port in the east district along the main road.
For this long journey, the group will not travel by land, but will take a ship.
This is the decision made by the group leader, Mr. Jack.
According to him, an ocean liner is not only faster than a simple horse-drawn carriage, but also more convenient and labor-saving. Most importantly, the ship they chose to take, the "Pearl Bamogo", will pass through the "Orange-Red Bay", which is the port of Linbang Maple Leaf City, more than 3,200 kilometers away from the royal city.
Meanwhile, Coleridge Forest and Mount Augusta are located just north of the city, where Mr. Jack plans to disembark and deliver a letter to an important person.
Afterwards, he met up with other members near the royal city and entered the royal city together.
The circus cadres had no objection and obeyed the leader's decision.
When the carriage stopped at the open space at the port, Todd, the head of the Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce in Peacock City, hurried forward.
"Mr. Jack! I have already bought your team's tickets, two luxury suites in the upper stateroom... All you need to do is board the ship. The Chamber of Commerce staff has already negotiated with the port ticket office, and the captain and crew of the Pearl Bamogo are aware of your arrival."
He took off his hat and bowed to Chen Lun very respectfully, like a servant.
"In order not to cause you unnecessary trouble, I also specifically asked them to keep your identity confidential."
Seeing that he and the two managers of the Silver Dragon Chamber of Commerce were all trembling, Chen Lun knew that they had been waiting here for a long time. He smiled with relief and reached out to pat them on the shoulders.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Todd."
The fireworks in his right hand transmitted a ray of heat, instantly warming the bodies of the three ordinary people.
They looked at Chen Lun with gratitude.
"Yes, Mr. Jack. This is our duty."
Todd said.
"Thanks to you for helping me recruit people and sell equipment before, and you, the branch manager, came to see me off today. I feel your enthusiasm and kindness... When I have some free time, I will write a letter to Rosa and tell her that I am very satisfied with what you have done for me."
Chen Lun said with a smile.
Todd was overjoyed and thanked him quickly.
"Well, it's almost time for us to board the ship... The weather is cold, so Mr. Todd should go back early."
Chen Lun said softly.
"Yes, Mr. Jack, I wish you and your team a safe journey."
Todd said solemnly.
"Goodbye."
Chen Lun held his hat and nodded slightly, then turned around and led the circus troupe towards the gangway.
The Pearl Bamogo Helen is not a giant passenger ship, but a medium-sized offshore ship. Its sailing route is stable. It will go straight up along the east coast of the road, pass through seven important ports, and then continue to return with passengers to Peacock City.
At this moment, many carriages were parked by the harbor, and countless gentlemen and ladies from the upper class got off the carriages, with their luggage carried by the lower-class laborers in the port area, preparing to board the ship... There were even some ordinary civilians who had collected enough money for a lower-class ticket and were traveling to a foreign land with their dreams in mind, waiting anxiously at the gangway for those "big shots" to board the ship first.
Chen Lun's face was calm, and he took the lead to go up the gangway holding his silver cane.
A young gentleman was looking back at the gangway out of boredom. Suddenly he noticed Antonio's presence. He was startled at first, then laughed in surprise:
"Whose muddy calf is this? Are you planning to take it to a big city and sell milk to make a fortune? Haha..."
His words made many gentlemen and ladies around him laugh.
Many people at the lower class looked terrified. They all carried some handmade crops and local specialties with them, fearing that they would be discovered by these upper-class bigwigs and then ridiculed and mocked.
But behind this sarcastic young gentleman, there were a few slightly older middle-aged men. They seemed to recognize the identities of Chen Lun and others. Their faces changed drastically, and they hurriedly squeezed onto the gangway, leaving here for fear of being affected.
One of them was quite kind and reminded me when he passed by:
"Young man, you have offended someone! If you don't want to get into trouble, go and apologize to the gentleman with the black hat and silver cane..."
"Um?"
The young gentleman felt puzzled. He raised his eyebrows and shook his head nonchalantly.
As more and more whispered conversations were heard, many gentlemen of higher status recognized Chen Lun's identity. He was Mr. Jack, who was treated as a guest of honor by the local leaders of Peacock City, the "Harrington Family" and the "Simon Family"!
This young man is in trouble!
Everyone in the circus frowned slightly, and Golov, Patton and Morey cast inquiring glances at Chen Lun, as if they wanted to ask the leader how to deal with the situation.
Chen Lun glanced at Antonio behind him and found that it didn't care. It was still looking around curiously, looking like an ordinary harmless cow.
"Throw it down."
He waved his hand.
To insult his companion is to insult him. Whether Anton cares or not, Chen Lun will seek dignity for it.
The three Golovs looked at each other, and then Patton, who looked the most ferocious, took action.
He walked towards the gangway with an expressionless face. The gentleman and lady blocking the way in front of him were roughly pulled away by him, causing chaos and screams. Some men who were not convinced glared at him, but when they saw Patton's murderous eyes, they immediately shrank their necks and lowered their heads like frightened quails.
Under the gaze of many ladies and young ladies, the young gentleman was grabbed by the collar by Barton.
"You...what do you want to do?!"
He yelled in panic.
But no one around dared to step forward to stop or mediate.
The lady screamed, and Barton threw the unfortunate young man down the gangway.
With a splash, countless water splashed up.
"Someone fell into the water! Someone fell into the water! Help him!"
Shouts were heard.
In such cold weather, the young gentleman would probably freeze to death if no one rescued him.
Even if rescued in time, the patient will most likely suffer a serious illness.
Chen Lun led the cadres into the cabin as if no one was around. The passengers around him stepped away one after another, fearing that they would get in trouble with this group of lawless guys.
At this time, the second mate of the Pearl Bamogo had received the message and rushed out with several sailors to rescue people. After seeing Chen Lun, he shrank his face slightly, then nodded and greeted him nonchalantly, as if he had met an ordinary gentleman, and hurried away.
But Chen Lun noticed this and sneered to himself.
"The Pearl Bamogo, the passenger ship that Moses sailed on... kind of interesting."