Chapter 138: Captain Zhao Arrives

Wang Yuehui truly did have a younger sister to care for.

He had entered the game studio to provide her with a better life.

But the studio he had joined was rather unfortunate…

At some unknown time, the leader of their gold-farming team had died.

It was said that while escorting goods, he had been ambushed by bandits and killed outside.

Worse still, on the very day of his death, the team leader had gone mad inside the studio—shouting hysterically and exposing the truth to many who had not known it: that death of one’s character in 《spirit realm》 would affect the real world…

Soon after, the leader disappeared completely, vanishing without a trace.

Although the studio appointed a new leader, morale had already collapsed. No one dared venture out recklessly anymore. One by one, they remained in the game, idling and waiting for death.

Wang Yuehui did not dare idle.

Yet at the Iron Mine of the former Nu Tao Gang, when masked men had invaded and he had nearly died, he realized that gold farmers were equally vulnerable. Thus he began cultivating with all his strength and joined the Yulong Gang, hoping to work at the docks under its protection—a relatively easy and safer occupation.

When the Huishui County branch of the Yulong Gang was attacked, Su Wangchuan rose to fame in a single battle.

As someone who had fought alongside him, Wang Yuehui seized the opportunity to serve under Su Wangchuan. Through the benefits of the Yulong Gang’s armory—purchasing manuals at half price—he rapidly improved his physique and accumulated the capital to survive.

But now…

The Five Poison Sect threatened the branch.

Wang Yuehui hesitated.

Should he run?

If he ran, he might never find such a well-compensated position again.

If he stayed, he might perish together when the nest was overturned.

After much deliberation, Wang Yuehui ultimately chose the first path laid out before him: remain at the branch, continue serving Su Wangchuan as an inner disciple, accept higher pay, and take on the responsibility of night vigilance.

On one hand, he truly did not wish to leave the Yulong Gang or lose the advantage of purchasing manuals at half price.

On the other hand, Su Wangchuan still held many cards.

Warring States Game Studio.

Zhao Heiniu…

He decided to stay and see.

Near noon, Hong Kaibao brought Zhao Heiniu into the city.

Zhao Heiniu followed Hong Kaibao into the branch hall.

Su Wangchuan personally came out to greet him.

Along the way, inner and outer disciples respectfully offered greetings. The sight left Zhao Heiniu stunned.

This was only his second visit to the Yulong Gang to see Su Wangchuan.

Last time, although he had known Su Wangchuan had been promoted to Hall Master, it had not struck him deeply. Now, seeing hundreds of outer disciples and passing inner disciples bowing with deference, he finally understood the weight carried by the title of “Hall Master.”

Zhao Heiniu’s mouth went dry from nervousness, yet he was filled with excitement.

“Wangchuan.”

“You have truly made something of yourself.”

“Does everything here now answer to you?”

Su Wangchuan smiled, uncertain how to reply.

Hong Kaibao interjected, “Captain Zhao, to put it plainly—the Yulong Gang’s Huishui County branch has over four hundred people. All of them take orders from our Hall Master.”

“Four hundred…”

Zhao Heiniu inhaled sharply.

“Blackstone Village has barely over a hundred people in total. You are managing the equivalent of several villages. Impressive—you have truly succeeded.”

Hong Kaibao could not help but laugh.

Su Wangchuan changed the subject.

“Captain, has the village remained peaceful these days?”

“Peaceful.”

Zhao Heiniu nodded seriously.

“So many wild wolves and venomous snakes died in the mountains that the carnivorous beasts should have been drawn away. There should be no harassment for a while. Otherwise, I would not have dared leave.”

“That is good.”

Su Wangchuan smiled.

“Then in the days ahead, the safety of the branch will rely on you, Captain Zhao.”

“I will do my best.”

Zhao Heiniu did not refuse. He agreed on the spot.

“In Blackstone Village, I was used to keeping night watch. If venomous snakes slip in after dark, they will not escape my nose and ears.”

This was the confidence of a seasoned hunter.

Su Wangchuan’s smile deepened.

“I will show you around and introduce you to the other night watchman.”

“Kaibao, fetch a set of gang attire for Captain Zhao. Then go to the Weapon Room and retrieve the walnut wooden bow.”

“Understood.”

Soon, dressed in Yulong Gang attire, Zhao Heiniu was temporarily registered as an inner disciple under Su Wangchuan’s arrangement. He toured the entire branch inside and out.

He met all who needed to be known.

Wang Yuehui and Zhao Heiniu were responsible for night duty.

Bai Yuhui and Hong Kaibao rotated in shifts.

Additionally, there were four night patrol teams—sixteen men in total.

And eight hidden sentries.

Su Wangchuan reinforced the branch like an iron barrel. Only then did Wang Yuehui feel reassured.

Over the next three days, the Five Poison Sect and its venomous snakes seemed to vanish entirely, never appearing again at the docks or the branch.

Calm gradually returned.

During this period, Wang Yuehui cultivated 《Whirlwind Saber Art》 to “Practice Makes Perfect,” then raised all three core attributes to 20 in one stroke, formally becoming a First-Rank martial artist.

Meanwhile, Su Wangchuan used the opportunity to raise 《Swift Sword Art》 to “Practice Makes Perfect,” gaining 2 Agility and further strengthening himself.

He then began cultivating 《Green Robe Dance》.

Now that 《Swift Sword Art》 had matured, it was time to raise the lightness technique 《Green Robe Dance》 to a level that could match it—so that together, they might approach Zhao Changhong’s strength.

Although Zhao Changhong’s movement and swordsmanship might have reached “Entry-Level Mastery,” Su Wangchuan believed that attaining seventy to eighty percent of Zhao Changhong’s level would suffice to deal with seasoned First-Rank martial artists.

The attributes of 《Green Robe Dance》 differed from 《Lightfoot on Grass》.

《Lightfoot on Grass》 purely enhanced movement speed and wall-running.

But 《Green Robe Dance》 was designed for combat. One moved like green robes fluttering in the wind, sensing air currents and reacting more swiftly to evade attacks.

When he cultivated 《Green Robe Dance》 to Minor Mastery, its combat advantage began to show:

Green Robe Dance: Minor Mastery

Current Realm: Increases Speed by 20%, and during combat, grants a certain probability to evade enemy attacks.

Next Realm: Practice Makes Perfect

Next Realm: Increases Speed by 25%, and during combat, grants a certain probability to evade enemy attacks.

Only now did Su Wangchuan fully understand where the Swift Sword’s confidence lay.

Right here.

He smiled.

The higher one’s Agility, the faster one’s reaction speed.

With its evasion attribute, 《Green Robe Dance》 would naturally grant higher evasion probability as its realm rose.

No wonder Zhao Changhong had charged at him with such confidence.

The combination of these two Second-Rank martial arts was indeed a swift and ruthless style.

Immediately, Su Wangchuan replicated the method he had used when cultivating 《Lightfoot on Grass》. In-game, he trained until his Stamina was exhausted, then logged out and practiced in his own room—shifting, stepping, moving—slowly stacking experience point by point.

As he moved, his figure seemed to blur, afterimages overlapping.

The body ran; the soul pursued.

《Green Robe Dance》 was indeed deeper and more mysterious than 《Lightfoot on Grass》.

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