When I logged off it was already late in the evening. I drank a bowl of congee, some goose soup and munched on some spring rolls. The chefâs cooking was pretty good and everything tasted delicious. Wan Er and Dong Cheng however were both too tired. They quickly ate just a few bites. Wan Er smiled to me, âAlright then, now that Li Xiao Yao has the Zhen Yue Blade, heâs even more like [Zhan Long]âs ace. Itâs time I work harder, all the way until I hit level 130!â
I exclaimed, âShouldnât you be aiming for Level 150 so you can get your sixth advancement? Why just level 130â¦â
âYou donât get itâ¦â
The beautiful little miss grinned to me, âFor other class players, Level 150 is the sixth advancement, but for assassins, it's actually level 130. They released the announcement in the last update. Level 130 assassins now get two new skill books for grinding mobs and BOSSes in the wild.â
âOh? What skill books?â I was starting to get excited.
Wan Er was getting more excited as well as she talked about it. She pouted her lip and said, â[Unyielding Spirit], its an SS tier skill. It allows assassins to become nearly undefeatable for a period of time. Defense power and Attack power both increase exponentially. In addition, during the undefeatable period, the assassinâs movement speed increases as well. I wonât be much slower than a Steel Blade Horseman. Every second uses up one point of stamina. Every attack I deal increases my stamina by a point. In other words, during a chaotic battle, I can continuously keep it open, as long as I donât die.â
I raised my brow, âIs it springtime for assassins?â
Dong Cheng giggled, âOf course. But, the real spring time comes from the second skill.â
âOh, thereâs another?â
âYup!â
Wan Er nodded, âThe second skill book is a Holy Ghost Tier 1 skill, [Concealed Spirit]. Itâs a passive skill. Every time an assassin deals a critical attack, the skill will activate. This means that every time youâre hit by an assassin, you wonât be able to immediately counter the attack. Unless your ability to predict is incredibly on point, or youâre using an area attack, thereâs no way you can hit us back.â
I took a deep breath and said, âLooks like it really is springtime for assassinsâ¦â¦ That [Unyielding Spirit] is perfect for team battles, and that [Concealed Spirit] is even more omnipotent. Both the assassins survivability and killing power has been raised. Even if you go against a horseman, you wouldnât necessarily lose. Unlessâ¦â¦ You were completely covered by a net of firepower from archers and mages, then you would die.â
Wan Er lightly smiled, âYup, of course it all depends on the personâs skills. But, [Zhan Long] has quite a few assassins. Qing Qian, Wei Liang, Wolf and a bunch of others. If they can all learn the [Unyielding Spirit] and [Concealed Spirit], then itâll increase our overall strength quite a bit.â
âA Holy Ghost Level 1 Tier Skill, it shouldnât be that easy to get right?â
âSo, I need to take more quests and kill higher level BOSSes! Iâm gonna need you and your Zhen Yue Blade to help me outâ¦â
âYes yes, will do.â
âFinish eating soon. Iâm going to sleep!â
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That night, I slept all the way until two oâclock in the afternoon the next day. Unexpectedly, Lin Tian Nan came to visit before lunch. Even though Wan Er, Dong Cheng and I were all caught off guard, we still let him stay for lunch.
As number one in the Tian Jin Corp., Lin Tian Nanâs social status was already in the billion dollar range. But, the sight of him holding a bowl of rice was very similar to a father.
âWan Er, how have you been lately? Is everything going smoothly in the game?â Lin Tian Nan asked.
Wan Er smiled, âYup. Everything in the game is going smoothly. We went to the British server and snatched a godly weapon. On top of that, we were also able to snatch the godly weapon in the Chinese Servers.â
Lin Tian Nan smiled and warmly looked at his pearl, âWell well, impressiveâ¦â
Qin Wen giggled, âOf course it is impressive. Iâve been frequenting the game forums, and heard that our Wan Er and Li Xiao Yao are both reputable key figures in [Zhan Long]!â
Lin Tian Nan choked on some rice and smiled, âWell, as long as youâre happy. But, you shouldnât think of the game as important as real life. Qin Wen, as her older sister, you should watch over her more. How can she play so many games that she doesnât eat or sleep. When youâre young, you donât know how to cherish your own bodies. By the time youâre thirty, youâll slowly learn to regret it.â
Wan Er gave a spoiled smile, âDad, youâre worrying too much. When have I not taken care of myself!â
I didnât say anything and ate my meal. I smiled inwardly and looked over at Lin Tian Nan. I was starting to think that with his suit and leather shoes, he looked very stylish. However, I could see some white hairs growing. He must have exhausted himself for Tian Jin Corporation, not to mention the fact that he has to spend time caring for his treasured daughter Wan Er. Parents really do have it hard. But, from the looks of it, Wan Er really is Lin Tian Nanâs only source of true happiness. He didnât put on any airs in front of his precious daughter. Nor did he have any guard up.
â¦â¦
âThatâs right.â
Lin Tian Nan looked up and his voice became stern, âIâve already set up the internship situation for you. Itâll be in the Xiaoshan District. Itâs a collaborative office set up between Tian Jin Corp and Booster Corp. Iâve already set Wan Er up as a general manager. You can learn a lot from that. Itâll be a great opportunity for your future. Li Xiao Yao, you go along with her. Iâve also set up some responsibilities for you as well.â
âBooster Corp?â Wan Erâs elegant eyebrows scrunched up and she protested, âThatâs Wang Ze Chengâs company, can I not? Hmph, Dad, Iâve already decided, I will not go. No matter what!â
Lin Tian Nan smiled, âAlright already, if you donât want to go, then donât. I had already predicted that much. Thankfully, I was able to call Dong Chengâs father before this. And so, instead, Iâll be setting you guys up with an internship at a Chen Ling media company. Wan Er, youâll still take on the role as a general manager. Dong Chengâs company has been collaborating with Song Feng Media Company, and as a result, Shen Lin Media in charge of packaging and distributing celebrity news. I figured that young people would like that kind of work environment. Apparently, quite a few idols and superstars are all contracted talents with Song Feng Mediaâ¦â
âSong Feng?â I was stunned, âSong Feng Entertainment, why does it sound so familiarâ
Lin Tian Nan smiled, âLi Xiao Yao, you know it?â
âYup.â I pondered for a moment, and explained, âI know. Thatâs Wei Fanâs company! Mr. Lin, you should know, Wei Fanâs business⦠Isnât very clean. Youâre planning on sending Wan Er to a place like that to work?â
Lin Tian Nanâs eyes appeared a little prideful as he replied, âDonât worry Li Xiao Yao. Seeing as I dare to let Wan Er work there, then I will definitely protect her well. Besides, youâre Wan Erâs body guard. Isnât her safety guaranteed by you?â
I was speechless.
Qin Wen smiled, âLi Xiao Yao, do not worry. Sheng Lin Media seems to all be from the Dong Cheng corporation. Just think of it as her house. Besides, once you enter the company, wonât you notice some of Uncleâs people there as well?â
I furrowed my brow and looked over at Lin Tian Nan, âI just donât want Wan Er to face any kind of danger.â
Lin Tian Nana softly smiled and gave me a confident look.
âThen, you guys get ready. Youâll begin work tomorrow. Iâm not asking too much from you guys, just that youâll go to work every day from 9 - 12. You can do whatever youâd like in the afternoon.â Lin Tian Nan said.
Dong Cheng happily smiled, âIs this what itâll be like, working alongside Wan Er and Xiao Yaoâ¦â
I was speechless.
â¦â¦
That afternoon, I logged on with Wan Er and Dong Cheng to grind levels. Using the sharpness of my Zhen Yue Blade, I managed to level up to 130 in that afternoon. Wan Er reached Level 129, and was only one level away from getting the new skills.
After we finished eating dinner, the moment I returned to my room, I heard my phone ring. It was a call from Shen Bingââ
âSister Shen Bing, whatâs wrong. Do you have bad news?â I asked.
Shen Bing giggled, âBut of course. I called to congratulate you.â
âOh? What for?â
âHe he, shouldnât I congratulate you for snatching the Zhen Yue Blade? Besides, you now have the chance to go to work with your lover Wan Er. Now youâll be together from dawn to dusk. Then, add in a little office romance. Isnât that worthy of congrats?â
I was beyond embarrassed, âD*mn, how did you know about my internship?â
âBecause, that was something that Lin Tian Nan had organized with Captain Wang!â
I exclaimed, âWhat? Is it their plan to run some interference in their HQ? That⦠Is there something wrong with Sheng Lin Media?â
Shen Bing replied, âOf course there has to be something wrong with it, weâre just not sure how big of a problem it is. Youâve heard of Tian Jin Corporations Rune System, right?â
âYea, what about it?â
âThe Rune System has been stolen and broken through.â
âWhat?â I shuddered and asked, âWho would dare trespass onto Jupiterâs land? They actually stole the Rune System?â
Shen Bing smiled back, âExactly. Someone out there has really gotten gutsy and decided to break through the Rune Systemâs security. However, even though his skills were pretty good, he had underestimated the coding of the Tian Jin Corporation. After they broke through the Rune Systemâs firewall, he was locked in by Tian Jin Corpâs defense mechanism. On top of that, it's been confirmed that the ping had come from Sheng Lin Mediaâs office. It happened just a month ago. HQ has already secretly sent seven others to infiltrate the office. Thereâs no need for you to know who. But, in the end, this mission cannot go on without you.â
I asked, âYou want me to find the person responsible for breaking into the Rune System?â
âYup.â
Shen Bing continued, âCaptain Wang really is savage, putting such a dangerous mission on you. Iâm starting to think that Sheng Lin Media is where Wei Fan has been hiding his trump card. The real person behind breaking into and stealing the Rune System is Wei Fan. And so, using Dong Cheng and Wan Erâs internship as a cover, weâll have them let down their guard. That way you can move around more easily. Otherwise, if we sent you in by yourself, then theyâll immediately get rid of you.â
âThen what about Wan Er and Dong Chengâs safety?â I clenched my teeth.
âDonât worry, HQ and Tian Jin Corporation have all sent people.â
âThatâs too dangerous. Which idiot came up with such a dangerous plan?â
âOh, that was Captain Wang. Heâs also listening in from HQ.â Shen Bing awkwardly laughed.
Another voice sounded through the phone, âLi Xiao Yao, do you have any objections to my plan?â
I shuddered, âIt's completely foolproof. Captain Wang, you really are meticulous!â
Captain Wang:ââ¦â¦â