Chapter 123 – Princess’s Tomb
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I arrived at the southwest border of Ba Huang City half an hour later. Level 48 to 55 monsters spawned along this entire stretch of mountains. Usually players never come here, but a group of over 100 players had already gathered at the mouth of a mountain pass. Each player’s shoulder held an emblem with a spear design. This was the emblem of the guild [Valiant Bravery]. Why did they choose such a dumb-looking guild symbol?
“We’re here…”
General Li Mu walked towards the group, to find General Wang Jian and General Bai Qi coming forward with a few other players to welcome us. General Wang Jian held out his hand and said, “Brother Xiao Yao, long time no see!”
I looked at their levels. They were all Lv 47. I could not help but silently admire them, they were as resilient as cockroaches. The more levels they drop, the faster they climb back up. I nodded in response. “Ah, how is everyone? What obstacle could possibly have stopped [Valiant Bravery]?”
General Bai Qi raised his battle axe: “You’ll understand when we get there!”
“Okay!”
……
Upon entering the valley, I received a system message.
System Notification: You have entered the【Princess’ Tomb】zone!
I paused and General Li Mu smiled and explained, “This is a guild quest. The Duke of Ba Huang City, gave it to me. It’s an A-Tier quest that can be shared with up to 200 players, so the boss must be very powerful. Since you’re here already, why don’t you help us finish it before heading back?”
“Hmmm, why don’t we find a way in first. Then I’ll see what it’s like.”
I did not give a firm answer to their request for help and followed General Wang Jian into the depths of the ravine by a long corridor. The members of [Valiant Bravery] around me stole glances in my direction. I could hear the younger male and female players whispering to each other——
“Did you see him? It’s the 7th Tier from Ba Huang City’s Leaderboard! Xiao Yao Zi Zai from the rumors, it’s him!” A young red-haired Undead whispered.
A pretty Wind Elf Mage walked beside him. Opening her small mouth, she said “Wow, he really is as handsome as the rumors say. Look at the sword on his back, it has a purple glow! And… and… there’s a large bump in his armor next to the sword… Uh, is that a stone tablet? Weird. Why would he carry a big stone tablet around?”
A middle aged Barbarian answered with a laugh, “I don’t know. Maybe it’s a quest? That doesn’t really matter though. Xiao Yao is legendary. I heard that our guild, [Valiant Bravery]’s Guild Creation Tablet was from him. He’s a very valuable friend to us!”
The Wind Elf narrowed her eyes, “Oh ho! So does he have dibs on dating the girls in our guild?”
The Undead beside her nervously replied, “San Mei, don’t even think about it. I heard Xiao Yao Zi Zai knows Cang Tong, Fan Shu City’s greatest beauty. I heard that they often have lunch together in real life. There’s also Yue Qing Qian in Ba Huang City, who’s second-in-command of [Prague]. She also seems to be rather fond of Xiao Yao Zi Zai. San Mei, let me ask you. Do you really think you can compete with the beautiful Cang Tong with your figure? Do you think you’re as cute as Yue Qing Qian?”
TL: San Mei and Er Ge are basically familiar sayings for brothers/sisters (whether they are related by blood or not)
The Wind Elf pouted, “Er Ge, you’re so vulgar. I really despise you….”
The Undead beside her nervously replied, “San Mei, don’t even think about it. I heard Xiao Yao Zi Zai knows Cang Tong, Fan Shu City’s greatest beauty. I heard that they often have lunch together in real life. There’s also Yue Qing Qian in Ba Huang City, who’s second-in-command of [Prague]. She also seems to be rather fond of Xiao Yao Zi Zai. San Mei, let me ask you. Do you really think you can compete with the beautiful Cang Tong with your figure? Do you think you’re as cute as Yue Qing Qian?”
TL: San Mei and Er Ge are basically familiar sayings for brothers/sisters (whether they are related by blood or not)
The Wind Elf pouted, “Er Ge, you’re so vulgar. I really despise you….”
Amidst the discussion, I reached down and lifted my cloak up so that the cloak covered the Fire Beacon Helmet and appeared as if my face was hidden under a layer of bloody mist. Now everyone can only see the Frost Rain Sword that is on my back.
After a few minutes, we arrived at the end of the valley. Both sides of the path were lined with towering totems. At the end of the valley, embedded into the mountain, was an oversized stone plaque which acted as a set of large doors. “Princess Qiong Hua’s Tomb, only those with great strength can enter,” was written on the plaque in large print.
Li Mu raised his hand and pointed. “The quest needs us to break this stone tablet in order to enter the Princess’s Tomb. Oh! I almost forgot. Let me share the quest with you.”
“Sure!”
A few seconds later, I accepted the quest, [Princess’ Tomb]. Indeed, it stated that one had to break the tablet in order to start the quest.