Chapter 239: Chapter 239 - 239: Number 1! All the Gods (2)

Translator: _Min

Esports players usually retire around the age of 25.

So how could NINE, already advanced in years, compete?

The young esports player spoke with a tone of indifference, “Regardless, the first clear won’t be his.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

“Anyway, the Great Xia region is not up to par,” laughed a team member. “Out of the twelve classes in the Eastern faction, Great Xia only secured six, and two of them were taken by our people. The other four went to Eastern Mulberry. It’s quite embarrassing for them.”

“Enough of this useless talk,” the young player stood up. “Get the others ready for the first clear.”

The team member nodded, then added, “It’s a pity, though. The Great Xia region doesn’t realize how tough this dungeon is. We got insider information; it’s really challenging.”

Even for their team, they decided to bring their A-game, heading in with the best lineup.

Could NINE, despite not being over the hill, do it alone?

The team member sneered and responded directly to NINE’s post.

[Do you know why K God is called ‘Kill’? Because whoever he faces gets killed.]

[You’re next, NINE.]

Meanwhile,

Jiang Changning had just returned home.

“Ningning, you’re back just in time,” Mother Jiang was busy with her work. “Come, help me harvest this field. After that, we need to plant anew. We can’t afford to waste time.”

Jiang Changning rolled up her sleeves. “On it.”

She hadn’t lied to Si Fuqing; she really did work the fields.

Jiang Changning carefully picked up the sickle, seizing the moment when her mother was distracted. With cautious precision, she selected ten blades of grass, cutting them skillfully and placing them gently into her backpack. Once sure everything was in order, she sent a message to Si Fuqing. [I’ve got some money, I’ll help you out in a few days.]

[Sisi]: No need, I have money. If you really want to help, just make me something delicious.

Jiang Changning sighed.

Look at whatpoverty has done to the kid; all she thinks about is eating.

“Mom,” after harvesting the herbs, Jiang Changning spoke up, “our group will disband by the end of the year. I’ll be coming home then.”

“You’re quitting?” Mother Jiang was surprised. “If you’re not having fun in the entertainment industry, you can’t come back to be a cook, can you? It’s not like you can join your father in farming. That’s a dead end.” Jiang Changning replied, “…It’s not impossible.”

It would just be hard on her hands.

“Go on, go enjoy yourself,” Mother Jiang chided her. “There are plenty of handsome guys in the entertainment industry. Don’t be so cold; smile more, and bring home a son-in-law for me.”

“My requirements aren’t high. Just someone good-looking and well-built. If not, we’re not short on money; he can marry into our family.”

Jiang Changning twitched at the suggestion. “Mom, I’m really not interested.

I’m still young.”

“Young?” her mother scoffed. “You’re 21 and haven’t even held a boy’s hand.

When I was your age, I had already dumped several.”

Jiang Changning calmly packed the remaining herbs, then glanced towards the house. ‘Where’s my brother?”

“Oh, someone from the next village came to get him to play a game,” her mother replied. “Something about ‘Oracle’ and an idol appearing; he went to watch.”

Jiang Changning nodded.

She wasn’t interested in gaming, but ‘Oracle’ was too famous to ignore.

“By the way, if you meet any nice girls around you, introduce them to your brother,” her mother added. “I’m not picky; as long as she’s a girl.”

Jiang Changning pretended not to hear.

She took some ingredients and headed into the kitchen.

Perfect timing to make some local medicinal dishes for Si Fuqing tomorrow.

At 6:40 PM, Si Fuqing logged into the game, prompted by JI Xingzhi.

As soon as she logged in, her inbox exploded with messages.

[Big Brother! It’s all on you tonight. I can’t do it, but you have to show those West Deities guys.]

[They’ve forgotten what happened 1,500 years ago when they were trounced by Emperor Yin.]

Si Fuqing immediately blocked all private messages, then pulled Yu Tang and JI Xingzhi into her team.

The voice chat was buzzing with JI Xingzhi’s surprise: “You’re really bringing a girl?”

Yu Tang was on guard, as she responded, “Who are you?”

A man.

That won’t do; she had to protect Qingqing for the sake of Uncle Nine.

“Who am I?” JI Xingzhi boasted, “I am the peerless and handsome—”

Si Fuqing interrupted, “Shut up.”

Ji Xingzhi:

The trio approached the dungeon entrance, crowded with players.

As Si Fuqing’s swordsman avatar arrived, players immediately made way.

That’s when she saw the person she’d dreamed of killing.

Si Fuqing narrowed her eyes, contemplating if there was enough time to eliminate this ambusher, when the white-robed bard spoke.

[Current][Jiu]: “Team up.”

“Quick, team up,” JI Xingzhi got excited. “I’ve never seen him in action. He’s really laid -back, not even showing his title.”

Jiu was the top bard, naturally possessing a unique title.

Si Fuqing thought for a moment and accepted the invitation.

Using her GM account, she had accessed the dungeon details and could tell this dungeon was indeed extremely challenging.

[Current][NINE]: “Fine, lad. We’ll settle our personal grudge later.”

[Current][Jiu]: “Likewise.”

[Current][JI]: “And you said you didn’t know him. Seems like you’re quite close!”

This comment sent ripples of excitement through the other players.

[Current][Cotton Candy]: “Wow! Two legendary gods actually know each other!”

[Current][Scolded by Mom Again]: “Aww, my heart can’t take this.”

Si Fuqing couldn’t help but smile faintly. ‘

You guys could imagine a CPjust like this?

Could they really not see she wanted to slay him?

Meanwhile, in the villa courtyard, Yu Xiheng watched JI Xingzhi’s comment and his brow twitched subtly.

Unfazed, he gracefully tapped the keyboard.

“Zing!”

The sound of the instrument echoed as the black-clothed assassin fell to the ground, lifeless.

JI Xingzhi was dumbfounded as he unconsciously let out, “Damn!”

He had to retract his previous thoughts.

Jiu wasn’t peaceful at all, but rather, he was someone who killed without the slightest warning.

At least NINE would speak before entering the fray, giving his opponents a moment to brace themselves.

Si Fuqing leisurely sipped her coke, chuckling, “Serves him right.”

“I get why you want to kill him now,” JI Xingzhi took a deep breath. “I want to, too.”

If only his skills were divine enough to do so. Si Fuqing warned, “Don’t reveal my identity later. I’ll change to a male voice.”

JI Xingzhi assured her, “Definitely, definitely.”

Yu Tang clenched her fists, “Qingqing, don’t worry, I won’t say a word.”

Their team now consisted of four players, while the West Deities team boasted seven.

The odds seemed overwhelmingly against them.

Viewers of the live broadcast were starting to lose hope.

[Why didn’t NINE pull in a few more gods? The West Deities server has seven top-ranked players, and we only have two. Can this work?]

[I’m out, I think NINE is just all talk. How can he compete against a whole team?]

[Hope they don’t embarrass the Great Xia Empire…]

Si Fuqing remained unfazed, casually twisting open her coke bottle.

As the clock neared seven, a message suddenly appeared in the chat box.

[Current][Lightning]: “Let him come out. Add me to the team. One assassin is enough.”

This message used a world broadcast, popping up for all players to see.

And this world broadcast, costed a whopping ten thousand in cash – a tool only the wealthy would use.

Players at the dungeon entrance were stunned.

JI Xingzhi grew agitated, “What the fu*k! Who’s challenging me now? Isn’t my assassin good enough?”

Si Fuqing, expressionless, responded, “Turn off your mic, you’re as noisy as a crow.”

JI Xingzhi promptly silenced himself, though he was inwardly curious to see who dared challenge him.

“Whoosh!”

A beam of light descended, flickering briefly, revealing a figure.

Indeed, it was an assassin.

Cloaked in night attire, face concealed, moving like a ghost.

Golden nickname, a unique title.

[Ten Steps, One Kill, A Thousand Miles Untraced.] The top-ranked assassin of the entire game!