When they heard that Shi Feng had accepted Yi Jian Zhuifeng's challenge, Qing Shuang and the others — who knew just how formidable Shi Feng was — were quite surprised.
Although PK in the Sanctuary was quite common, most of it was about sparring and guidance.
Like their squad's top Berserker, Qing Niu, he wouldn't have bothered to spar with Yi Jian Zhuifeng and offer him guidance if he didn't think the latter had great potential and was improving rapidly.
Let alone someone like Shi Feng, a lone wolf with absolutely no connection to their First Zone.
"If Ye Feng is going to guide Zhuifeng, that couldn't be better." Qing Shuang was naturally happy to have Shi Feng instruct Yi Jian Zhuifeng. He immediately ordered, "Xi Lian, head to the Lion Bar right away and make the preparations. Especially the Hundred Fruit Brew — buy out today's entire stock."
"I'll go right away." The female Priest Xi Lian turned and sprinted toward the Lion Bar.
But some of the people who had come to greet Qing Shuang couldn't help but click their tongues in astonishment.
"Who is this Ye Feng? Captain Qing Shuang is being so generous — reserving the entire Lion Bar!"
"I remember that reserving the Lion Bar costs at least three gold coins."
"You think it's just about gold coins? You also need a hefty amount of Contribution Points to reserve the Lion Bar. And those reservation fees aren't even the big deal — the Hundred Fruit Brew is. A single bottle costs one gold coin plus two hundred Contribution Points. Just to earn two hundred Contribution Points, I'd have to do ten contribution quests. And the Hundred Fruit Brew is limited to twenty bottles per day — that's twenty gold coins and four thousand Contribution Points. That's worth more than a single Soul Crystal."
Everyone turned their gaze toward Shi Feng, a trace of reverence creeping into their hearts, with curiosity being the stronger emotion.
The Lion Bar was the highest-end bar in their First Zone's Sanctuary. Even Qing Shuang's top squad would feel the pinch when spending there. Never mind reserving the entire place and treating guests to Hundred Fruit Brew — even the captain of another Sanctuary's top squad wouldn't have that kind of privilege.
After that, Qing Shuang led Shi Feng on a leisurely walk toward the Lion Bar, introducing him to the situation in the First Zone along the way.
Yi Jian Zhuifeng walked alongside them, his fighting spirit burning high. He was eager to find out just how powerful Shi Feng really was — the man whom Qing Shuang held in such high regard.
Shi Feng's keen senses far surpassed those of ordinary players, and he naturally picked up on Yi Jian Zhuifeng's burning battle intent.
"His personality really is the same as I remember — always wanting to challenge the strong. No wonder he becomes the number one player below the sixth-tier Classes in the future." Shi Feng mused silently.
In his previous life, both Qing Shuang and Yi Jian Zhuifeng were legendary experts in the Divine Realm.
The first-rate guild Illusory World Temple, led by Qianhuan Wanmie, became a guild that surpassed the Snake of the Body precisely because it had these experts.
However, in this life, Qianhuan Wanmie hadn't received the epic quest related to the Dark Descent, so there was no way he'd come here to recruit these people. But Shi Feng could.
If he could bring Qing Shuang and the others into the Zero Wing Guild, Zero Wing would undoubtedly become far more powerful.
Before long, Shi Feng and the group arrived at the Lion Bar.
The Lion Bar was unlike ordinary bars — it could only be constructed once a Sanctuary had developed to a certain level. The resident NPCs stationed here were all powerful; the lowest level was one hundred and fifty. The bartender was a level one hundred and eighty second-tier NPC, and the proprietress was a level two hundred third-tier NPC — strong enough to guard an entire small city. Even if the whole Sanctuary fell to monsters, this place would not be breached.
Beyond drinking, the Lion Bar also hosted PK matches, which functioned much like an underground arena. Players could place bets, making it extremely popular among First Zone players.
But at the moment, the entire place had been reserved by Qing Shuang. Inside the three-story bar, there was hardly anyone around.
The interior of the Lion Bar resembled an ancient Roman colosseum, with an arena in the center and spectator stands all around, where patrons could drink while watching the matches.
The moment Shi Feng walked into a large private box, he noticed that it was already filled with people — each one radiating an imposing aura, clad in impressive equipment, with levels no lower than twenty-eight. None of them were ordinary players.
"Brother Ye Feng, let me introduce you. These are the captains and vice-captains of the top ten squads in our First Zone. They heard that you'd be coming here, so they all wanted to come and meet you." Qing Shuang introduced them one by one to Shi Feng.