Chapter 14: Big Brother, Please Don't Hit! Do You Need Any Accessories?
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Su Nian: "???"
I understand what you’re trying to say.
But... why does it sound so strange?
[GenerousOne: Sorry, boss, I might not have expressed myself well earlier. Anyway, just make your offer! (●‿●)]
Seeing this, Su Nian pondered quietly.
Though blue gear and C-tier skills are cheap in the mid to late game, the saying goes: a fast first step leads to speed all around!
Therefore, at this early stage of the game’s launch, they still hold some value.
With that in mind, Su Nian tentatively proposed a price.
[Me: How about twelve thousand in total?]
These items meant little to him, so he sold them cheaply.
Sustainable development, after all.
[GenerousOne: Deal! Deal! Don’t regret it, boss! (◍˃̶ᗜ˂̶◍)✩]
Su Nian: "???"
Regret what?
I’m the one who’s worried you’ll regret it!
Sure enough, club owners are flush with cash!
Soon, after the transaction was complete...
“Woohoo!”
“Finally got blue gear to wear!”
In a newbie village, a white-haired little girl danced excitedly, looking at the two pieces of blue gear in her inventory.
But as she moved, those two massive lumps on her chest bounced up and down, drawing the attention of surrounding players...
The white-haired girl realized belatedly.
She quickly covered her chest with both hands and glared at them, baring her teeth:
“What are you staring at? Haven’t you seen a woman before?”
With that, she dashed into a nearby alley and reopened her friends list.
[GenerousOne: Boss, want to hunt a boss? Price negotiable! (⑅˃◡˂⑅)]
She understood the principle of “a fast first step leads to speed all around.”
Besides, the fact that this big shot approached her to sell stuff meant he was comfortable with money!
So, spending a little was mutually beneficial.
Why not?
Unfortunately, on the other side, Su Nian, just emerging from a rocky cave, casually replied...
[Me: Not hunting bosses for now, maybe later.]
[GenerousOne: Then once you’re done, boss, contact me first thing! °꒰๑'ꀾ'๑꒱°]
Su Nian: "......"
Good grief!
My “later” means after I’ve boosted my power with the necklace!
What’s this lady boss thinking?
She’s really a “Snowy” type girl.
Her brain’s not too sharp, huh?
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Or perhaps...
She’s a little naughtier than she seems?
Su Nian shut the chat window and locked onto a nearby monster spawn point, heading straight there.
...
[Rock Monster: LV5]
[Rank: Normal]
[HP: 215]
[Attack: 15]
[Skill: Harden]
These high-level but weak stats monsters are not only easy for newbies to kill but grant excellent experience—truly premium XP monsters!
But for Su Nian...
They were merely tools to grind his kill probability!
The blue glow of his staff flickered.
[-79]
[-80]
[Talent not triggered, kill probability +0.01%]
[Talent not triggered...]
Now, Su Nian had invested all free attribute points into attack speed, reaching a rather impressive rate!
If all went well, he could gather three Lord’s Hearts today.
Even with bad luck, one more day of grinding would suffice.
Su Nian’s heart brimmed with hope.
His hands never stopped moving.
Then suddenly...
“Crunch!”
A branch snapped behind him with an eerie sound!
Yet there were no monsters behind him!
His eyes narrowed sharply.
Instinctively, he leapt rightward, half-turning his body, and unleashed a normal attack before seeing who it was.
[-82!]
[Talent not triggered...]
“Hey, hey, don’t hit me, big brother!”
The voice was panicked but pleading.
Seeing the visitor, Su Nian squinted and said, “You again?”
The visitor wasn’t anyone else.
It was Hou Xiaoyu—the future legendary assassin with remarkable gaming talent—whom Su Nian had mercilessly one-shot kill... or rather, completely outclassed.
“B-boss, I’m just passing by!” Hou Xiaoyu glanced at the rock monster behind Su Nian.
Wailing silently, not only had his gear dropped in level, but his prime grinding spot was also occupied...
Su Nian shot him a sidelong glance, tossed an inexpensive green dagger from his inventory to the ground, and said indifferently:
“Don’t bother me unless you want to die again.”
Then, ignoring Hou Xiaoyu behind him,
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he turned back and resumed grinding monsters.
Staring at the dagger at his feet, Hou Xiaoyu froze momentarily.
Realizing, he hurriedly picked it up and bowed:
“Th-thanks, boss!”
[Hou Xiaoyu gifted you 50 gold coins. Please check.]
Su Nian raised an eyebrow.
This kid...
Not bad, quite thoughtful!
“Wait a moment.”
The sudden voice made Hou Xiaoyu stiffen.
Su Nian glanced sideways, calmly saying:
“I can’t take your gold for nothing. Join my party—I’ll help you level up at least twice.”
[Exterminate the World invites you to join the party. Accept?]
Hou Xiaoyu’s eyes lit up!
The big shot actually wanted to bring him along?
Clicking accept, Hou Xiaoyu hurried to Su Nian’s side, excitedly saying:
“Boss, I’ll help you fight!”
Su Nian waved him off:
“No need. Just watch from the side.”
Hou Xiaoyu obediently stood behind him.
[Experience +67]
[Experience +70]
[Congratulations! You have reached LV4.]
Hou Xiaoyu was stunned!
The speed of experience gain...
Was like riding a rocket!
During Su Nian’s monster grinding, Hou Xiaoyu quietly stood behind without disturbing him.
Only after the first wave of eight monsters was cleared, waiting the one minute for the next spawn, did Hou Xiaoyu muster courage and cautiously ask:
“Boss, do you need any accessories?”
The moment he said it, regret flooded him!
Hou Xiaoyu, oh Hou Xiaoyu!
You swore to surpass that guy by any means necessary, yet now, tasting a bit of sweetness, you want to take shortcuts?
Is this fair to yourself?
How would the big shot think of that?
Are you worthy of the big shot’s goodwill?
Su Nian turned his head:
“Oh? I don’t need any thigh accessories, but I could use some sponsors. Want to try?”
Hou Xiaoyu: “!!!”
“Ahem... Boss, I currently have shares in three companies and a club. Do you think I qualify?”
Pah!
What was I thinking just now?
I vowed to surpass that guy by any means necessary.
If so, helping each other with the big shot shouldn’t be a problem.
Before he could hear Su Nian’s reply,
A server-wide announcement suddenly echoed!