A loud explosion resounded from the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, echoing throughout the entire street, startling many vagabonds from their sleep who then went outside to check.
The Abandoned Area in Chasing Light City is not a safe place, incidents often occur, and if you’re not careful, you could lose your life.
"Did the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall explode?"
"Seems like it, I just saw quite a few Feather Tribe people heading there."
"Could it be that Feather Tribe vagabonds are coming to seize our residence?"
"Probably not. Although the Feather Tribe can’t compete with the current Half-Scale Race, it’s still a strong race in Chasing Light City. Their vagabonds live in abandoned areas near the suburbs, with no need to seize our residence."
"I don’t see many Feather Tribe people. Could it be a gang conflict?"
The vagabonds in the street looked at the brightly lit Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall in confusion, not understanding why it was suddenly attacked. Normally, gang conflicts happen outdoors and aren’t brought into the Abandoned Area; this is almost an unwritten rule.
Various outdoor gang bases are located in the living areas of different races. Fighting in these areas will anger the vagabonds living there, not to mention if an outside gang is involved.
At this time, they saw a tall black figure wearing armor rapidly heading towards the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall.
"As expected, Qin Mu has taken action."
"This is our Human Race’s dwelling after all; how can we let Feather Tribe gangs bully us?"
"Anyone with high skill, join me? Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall has given many local people job opportunities recently, helping us in the Abandoned Area a lot. We must not let those Feather Tribe people act recklessly!"
Immediately, more than ten Apprentice-level vagabonds followed Qin Mu.
Under normal circumstances, with Qin Mu leading more than ten Apprentice-level experts, even ordinary outdoor gangs would have to show respect, especially after Qin Mu defeated Hou Fei from the Crystal Race, greatly enhancing his reputation, making even leaders of major outdoor gangs show him respect.
Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall’s training grounds.
More than twenty White Feather Gang experts surrounded the Martial Arts Hall’s entrance, confronting Lin Qi and others emerging from the basement.
Following some words from a one-armed Feather Tribe youth, the giant carrying a Mountain-Crushing Giant Axe, leading the White Feather Gang, cast his gaze on Lin Qi at the forefront of Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, just about to signal his men to attack when Qin Mu and his group arrived on the scene.
"Deputy Gang Leader Ghana, I wonder how my little brother offended you. I’ll apologize on his behalf, why not sit down and talk instead of resorting to weapons?" Qin Mu looked at the White Feather Gang ready to act, speaking first to stop them.
"Heavy Spear Qin Mu, right?" The Feather Tribe giant named Ghana smirked slightly, stopping his actions, "Though I’m not sure of your relationship with these people, I, Ghana, enjoy befriending experts, so I can give you some face."
"Well, thank you, Deputy Gang Leader Ghana." Qin Mu couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.
The White Feather Gang is quite formidable in the wild now; not only has their leader reached the quasi-Martial Artist Realm, but three deputy gang leaders have as well, including Ghana.
Honestly, fighting Ghana, a quasi-Martial Artist, is risky even for Qin Mu who has entered the Micro Realm, given the substantial gap between a quasi-Martial Artist and an apprentice.
"Since your Grey Coat Gang took something from our White Feather Gang, regardless of whether it was stolen goods, I’ll give face to Qin Mu, return the stolen goods, pay two million Bit, and hand over ten Apprentice-level experts at our disposal—then we’ll call it even." Ghana looked at Lin Qi, completely unconcerned.
"Two million Bit? Deputy Gang Leader Ghana, isn’t that too much?" Qin Mu’s face looked grim upon hearing this, "Ordinary outdoor gangs struggle to gather a million, let alone a new gang, and apart from the money, demanding ten Apprentice-level experts at your disposal, it’s practically destroying the Grey Coat Gang."
"Qin Mu, I’m giving you face, else I’d have wiped out this little gang." Ghana said loftily, "If it were another two deputy gang leaders, they would’ve destroyed the Grey Coat Gang first, then talked to you."
Qin Mu was momentarily speechless, hesitating whether to act.
Though he was confident about handling Ghana, if White Feather Gang’s three deputy gang leaders come next time, the Grey Coat Gang would be finished.
Ghana stopped paying attention to the silent Qin Mu, looked at Lin Qi opposite, and said sternly, "One word! Will you pay or not?"
The entire White Feather Gang doubted the Grey Coat Gang dared to attack their base. Their investigation revealed Grey Coat Gang was a newly formed gang.
Even if it had over a dozen Apprentice-level experts, Lante guarding the base was capable of battling Advanced Apprentices, cooperating with other team leaders could turn the tide; over a dozen Apprentice-level experts couldn’t stop him.
Thus, the Grey Coat Gang likely bought stolen goods.
Having bought stolen goods from White Feather Gang, the gang leader’s intention was to slaughter them as a warning to other gangs: White Feather Gang’s items aren’t for small gangs to take.
But with Heavy Spear Qin Mu here, if he strongly defends them, Ghana sensed today’s battle would cost a lot in manpower, possibly even endanger him.
A gang able to afford a transport truck might gather two million in extreme conditions; eliminating them might not yield more, plus recruiting some desperate apprentices compensates for this trip.
Ghana’s voice echoed through the training grounds like a bell.
In Ghana’s view, Grey Coat Gang should be terrified, surely they’ll beg for mercy, hoping to reduce compensation and spare the gang.
But Ghana soon witnessed an unforgettable scene.
"Wow! Am I lucky enough to see the main storyline right away?"
"This manufacturer is so generous this time, I’m definitely giving a huge positive review when I return!"
"Is it going to start a fight? I’m a newbie with just a shovel, what do I do now? Can some veteran team up and guide me?"
"This guy named Ghana exudes such presence, I just felt scared at first, I’m definitely spreading the word, this feels amazing!"
The forty newbie players were instantly captivated by the unfolding main storyline, the tense atmosphere, and the nearly impending clash against Ghana.
"Wow, this game has become so newbie-friendly, why wasn’t I lucky back then?" One Gun Bashing watched the scene of an impending large battle, feeling some envy toward current newbies, "Back then, my only option was digging, digging all night, couldn’t even find a decent weapon, rewards were merely basic martial arts books, now these newbies get trial weapons and main storyline rewards—it leaves us old players no room to live."
"Probably to prevent too much gap between veterans and newbies, the manufacturer keeps increasing benefits," Fang Zhen laughed, "But it’s good, new players we recruit have a better foundation, saving us significant effort."
"Never mind newbie benefits, what about these people?" Twilight of the Gods glanced at the dozen White Feather Gang members and sighed, "Besides the one looking like a boss, there are only two dozen apprentices, with so many newbies this time there’s not enough for us to split."
"How about this, split apprentices among our three teams, and whoever claims the boss’s first kill gets it," Luo Wushang suggested.
"Sure, I agree," One Leaf Floating Cloud licked his lips, feeling excited, though it took considerable time, he finally mastered the Liaoyuan Spear Technique, and still ranks among top fighters currently.
Players’ chatter was loud enough for Ghana to overhear a significant part.
"Are these people insane?"
Ghana observed the players and sensed their faces showed no fear; instead, many looked at him with eagerness.
At this moment Lin Qi stepped out, becoming the focus of the crowd.
"Deputy Gang Leader of White Feather Gang, I am Lin Qi, the Hall Master of Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall." Lin Qi tried his best to act like an NPC, his long spear vibrating, silencing the players, "For your demands, I have only one answer."
"We have no money, nor will we give people!"
"If you want to fight! Then come on!"