Chapter 185
Chapter 185
-Sure enough, nothing goes smoothly in Alley Leader’s streams . It is always a spectacle!
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ . His streaming is always consistent .
-It is like this again today .
It was expected by the viewers . There was no peace in Alley Leader’s stream .
“Don’t you have to pay a tribute to the Seongho Group if you want to pass through Seongho Mountain?” A loud voice cried out .
Simultaneously, dozens of mountain bandits appeared in an instant and surrounded the merchant group .
‘Isn’t this cliche too obvious? The viewers will laugh . ’ Hyeonu frowned as he watched the bandits surround them . He didn’t know the production would be such a classic . It was like a trendy 20th-century production .
‘Do the Chinese like this?’ It was a natural thought for Hyeonu, who was Korean . Those who enjoyed Arena in South Korea were already close to the maximum number . Most of the people who played virtual reality games were already playing Arena . He naturally had to think the East Continent was marketed at China .
‘There can be Asian seafood noodles just to keep the balance . ’
Or there was a possibility that castles with Asian backgrounds would quickly emerge . Hyeonu was having this thought when the situation changed urgently .
Zhang Hun walked forward and answered in a confident voice, “Didn’t I pay the toll when I crossed the mountain two days ago?”
“You paid it to others, not to me . Isn’t that right? Don’t talk nonsense and just pay me 500 taels . ”
500 taels . . . [1]
Hyeonu had been on the East Continent for a few days and discovered that one tael was equivalent to one gold coin . In other words, an amount of 500 taels was worth 500,000 won . 500,000 won wasn’t a small amount of money, but it was too much to say it was a large amount of money .
‘Just give it and go . You have 500 gold . ’ Hyeonu’s spirit was already in Jeonggyeong, so he found it would be very annoying if the time was dragged out by unnecessary conflicts .
‘If we retreat here, the name of the Jeonggyeong merchant groups will be looked down on,’ Zhang Hun thought .
For NPC Zhang Hun, 500 taels wasn’t the important thing . He cared about protecting the reputation of the Jeonggyeong merchant groups . This was more important . In the East Continent, strength was needed but reputation was also important .
“ I already stepped back once from the Heuk Mountain Group . I think this time it will be more difficult to step back,” Zhang Hun declared .
“Really? Then you should leave your head behind . Attack!” Yang Sucang, the leader of the Seongho Group, rushed over as if he had already anticipated Zhang Hun’s answer .
Yang Sucang’s broadsword swept toward Zhang Hun in a ferocious manner . Zhang Hun didn’t intend to stay still . He drew his sword from the sheath hanging from his waist and swung it at Yang Sucang . Yang Sucang’s broadsword collided with Zhang Hun’s longsword, but there wasn’t the sound of a loud collision . It was because Zhang Hun deflected most of the shock .
“Ohu? You have a pretty decent guard warrior for a merchant group . Yes!” Yang Sucang exclaimed with admiration .
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Meanwhile, Zhang Hun’s expression was gloomy as he was shocked by the power that he couldn’t deflect . ‘This person isn’t a common mountain bandit!’
“You! What is your identity? I’ve never heard of a bandit in the Seongho Group having such great combat ability!” Zhang Hun shouted .
Yang Sucang smiled at the sight of this . “It is probably because of your shortsightedness . Don’t say anything and stick out your neck for me!”
Yang Sucang used rough footwork to once again narrow the distance to Zhang Hun .
‘I need to turn on the chat window . ’
Meanwhile, Hyeonu had left the center of the battle and watched it in a relaxed manner . If he had popcorn in his hand, this would be a movie theater .
-Kyah, I’m watching a martial arts movie right in front of me .
-There are no better seats . ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Still, he is just watching the merchant group fight .
-Originally, the most interesting thing is to watch a fight . Do you admit it?
Hyeonu skimmed the chat window and replied to a message, “This is why I’m watching . There is no reason for me to fight . There is no profit or reward for me to help now . They don’t know how to be thankful . If I’m going to interrupt, it is better to do it at a decisive time or to ignore it altogether . It will be annoying to develop a bad relationship with the mountain bandits over there . ”
Hyeonu’s logic was simple . He didn’t want to get involved in things that didn’t have compensation .
“In any case, both of them are NPCs that have nothing to do with me . Who knows, perhaps that mountain bandit will give me a quest . I must keep the possibilities open . ”
-Yes . I acknowledge you as an Arensavvy person .
-Something big can happen if you just interfere .
-I met someone I thought was a poor NPC yesterday . I helped him only to be stabbed in the back . Be careful .
The AI of Arena’s NPCs was excellent . As such, it wasn’t unusual for players to be deceived by NPCs .
-It seems like the fight is coming to an end?
-I think it is time to make a stand .
-If it were me, I would just go to my destination .
-No . If you help now, you can get gold . Maybe you can gain some information .
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Hyeonu was troubled by the words of the viewers . Should he intervene or head to Jeonggyeong? He was standing at the crossroads of choice .
‘Yes, let’s hide my identity and help Zhang Hun . This way, I can get detailed information on the Mysterious Sky Demonic Sect . ’
Hyeonu accepted the advice of one of the viewers . In addition, he concealed his identity . There was no guarantee that he would be able to find the Mysterious Sky Demonic Sect just by going to Jeonggyeong . Rather, he judged that it was better to get everything he could from Zhang Hun .
The moment Hyeonu made his decision, he took out equipment from his inventory and put it on . Then he headed straight toward Zhang Hun who was on the defensive . A black pure energy formed from Dark Star and struck Yang Sucang’s sword .
“How about stepping back this time?” Hyeonu’s voice vibrated like he was singing . It was to hide his voice .
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ This voice modulation level ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-This tone is too cheesy .
-I keep cringing .
The viewers were busy laughing at Hyeonu, but Hyeonu couldn’t afford to look at the chat . It was because Yang Sucang was glaring at Hyeonu .
“Who are you?!! You dare to get involved in the business of the Seongho Group?” Yang Sucang’s expression distorted . He missed his opportunity due to the intervention of an unknown man .
“I have some business with them . Leave if you don’t want to die . ” Hyeonu deliberately provoked Yang Sucang . He knew he had to kill Yang Sucang from the moment he intervened .
“Do you know who I am? How dare you say such bullshit?!” Yang Sucang rushed at Hyeonu angrily .
He used his distinct footwork to charge at Hyeonu and swung his broadsword strongly . However, Hyeonu wasn’t there already . He had used the Mysterious Sky Steps to leave his position . Blood burst like a fountain from Yang Sucang’s body . Hyeonu appeared behind Yang Sucang and swung Dark Star at his back . Yang Sucang wasn’t even wearing decent armor and couldn’t afford to be hit by Hyeonu .
“Kuah!” A scream that was close to the cry of a beast burst from Yang Sucang’s mouth . Even so, Hyeonu showed no mercy . He swung Dark Star again to deal Yang Sucang the final blow . Dark Star pierced Yang Sucang’s chest .
[Yang Sucang, the Secret Camp Member has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
‘Secret Camp Member? He isn’t a bandit of the Seongho Group?’ Hyeonu cocked his head slightly at the message that appeared after killing Yang Sucang, but he had no time to look at it .
It was necessary to end the battle in order for Hyeonu to achieve his goal of the battle .
‘Mysterious Sky Range . ’ Hyeonu ended the battle effectively and quickly .
He made more than 10 blades of pure energy instantly and killed all the mountain bandits . The bandits were unable to deal with the pure energy that aimed at their backs . The result was disastrous . The bodies of the bandits who didn’t wear armor were split into two parts .
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[A Seongho Group bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Seongho Group bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Seongho Group bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
[A Seongho Group bandit has been killed . ]
[Experience has been acquired . ]
Apart from Yang Sucang, the rest of them were ordinary bandits of the Seongho Group . They weren’t part of the Secret Camp .
‘Why are they bandits again?’ Hyeonu frowned . He would’ve shown an ugly look on his streaming if it wasn’t for his mask .
Zhang Hun approached Hyeonu once the mess was cleaned up .
“I don’t know who you are, but thank you for your grace,” Zhang Hun said and bowed deeply . His emotions were intensified after his life was saved .
“It was just luck . I would’ve never intervened if I had no business with you,” Hyeonu murmured in a polite manner .
Zhang Hun straightened from his bow and asked Hyeonu, “What can I do for you?”
He looked like he was ready to give his liver .
“Is the Mysterious Sky Demonic Sect in Jeonggyeong? I want information about them,” Hyeonu said .
“Mysterious Sky Demonic Sect . . . I don’t know much, but I’ll tell you everything I know . They were once a famous force, but now they are close to collapse . A strong person hasn’t appeared in their sect for a long time . There are rumors that they are gone . ”
‘How can there be such a school? What should I do with the quest?’ Hyeonu frowned at Zhang Hun’s words .
The quest’s route wasn’t as clear as he thought . Hyeonu questioned Zhang Hun again like he was desperately grasping at a life-saving straw . “Then do you know where the Mysterious Sky Demonic Sect is located?”
“In the past, I heard they had a base on Geomdan Mountain near Jeonggyeong . ”
Hyeonu moved toward Jeonggyeong once Zhang Hun’s words were over .
“Geomdan Mountain . . . ” He repeated these words over and over .
Hyeonu moved without a break and arrived at Jeonggyeong . He asked passersby about the location of Geomdan Mountain and found it . Then he headed straight toward Geomdan Mountain .
“Wow, this is crazy . ” Words of dissatisfaction erupted from Hyeonu’s mouth .
Geomdan Mountain was a steep mountain . It was steeper than any mountain in reality .
-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ An authentic mountain climbing stream .
-There will be a hard time climbing today .
-Watch your mouth . What will you do if it is really hard? ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Still, isn’t the scenery really good? I’ll have to come to the East Continent later .
The viewers were delighted with Hyeonu’s attitude . In any case, it was Hyeonu, not them climbing the mountain . They just had to enjoy themselves . It was Hyeonu’s hardship .
“Ah, how do I get up here?” Hyeonu grumbled toward the viewers, but it was only temporary . After all, he wasn’t doing this for anyone else . He had to climb up since he came for his quest .
Hyeonu climbed Geomdan Mountain for a long time without speaking . He climbed for two hours before finally giving up .
‘I can’t climb it . ’
It wasn’t hard, but he was mentally tired . This was a mountain where no monsters appeared .
‘I’m bored . ’
He didn’t have the motivation to climb it at all . Compared to Geomdan Mountain, the Balder Mountains and Hejin Great Mountain Range were small hills . This was truly a mountain .
“Ahh, I’m going to rest . It doesn’t matter if I’m streaming . I’m annoyed to death!” Hyeonu declared that he was going on strike .
[1] An old currency unit