C28 Wicked Kill!

"Is Eon Realms pulling a prank? How did a punishment turn into a reward?"

"Damn it! Now I'm tempted to turn evil and wipe out a whole village! That would be something!"

"Give it a rest! Are you even qualified to do that? That guy might be reincarnated. He's intentionally making us sick to our stomachs, with an ID like One More Life!"

"Reincarnated? You're dreaming! Focus on leveling up! I've heard the military is getting involved with this game. It's definitely not as straightforward as it seems!"

The debates were raging in the world channel and on the forums!

Speculation and swearing flew rampant!

Envy and insider information spread!

This was a microcosm of the world itself!

Yet, Lin Bei was unfazed.

He strolled out of Lanxi Valley, examining the exclusive skill he'd unexpectedly gained:

Wicked Kill

Quality: Special

Type: Active

Effect: Launch the weapon in hand to strike enemies within a 1-meter radius. Damage equals Physical Damage Point times the number of enemies times 0.8. More enemies mean more damage. The skill enters a 30-second cooldown after use.

Each enemy killed by Wicked Kill adds 1 Life Spirit Point.

At 100 Life Spirit Points, the player can opt to expend them all, attacking enemies within 5 meters for triple the Physical Damage Point per enemy!

Note: Life Spirit Points cap at 100. Any excess won't accumulate until after they've been spent!

Description: This bonus was awarded for the Sin of single-handedly slaying over a thousand players!

No one had ever triggered this in his past life!

He never imagined he'd come into possession of it so easily.

"Nice one!"

"Awesome, though the skill is mighty, the cost is steep!"

"If I can't clear these Sin Points, I can't enter any village. Life's going to get tough."

Lin Bei's brow furrowed, his spirits plummeting.

He truly hadn't realized the consequences of mass slaying!

Had he known, he would've fled rather than attack so many.

After all, the reward was hardly enough to offset the repercussions of the punishment received!

But soon, a daring thought flashed through his mind!

"Maybe I should go back to the village and check things out?"

"My Charm Points are off the charts. Maybe they'll make a difference?"

"And if all else fails, I'll just make a run for it."

With this thought, Lin Bei's heart pounded with intensity!

He clenched his teeth and made his final decision!

There was no way he could avoid going back to the village!

His backpack was nearly bursting with worthless gear; he had to sell it off without delay!

He also needed to restock his supplies. Plus, if he was going to concoct potions, he'd need to purchase a whole slew of items from the apothecary.

Most importantly, the furnace for potion-making!

Without it, there was no way to brew potions!

The thought of not being able to do this because of his Wicked Kill skill was unbearable for Lin Bei!

So, after mastering the Wicked Kill skill book, he bolted straight for the village!

Before long, Misty Village witnessed an eerie spectacle!

A player with a red ID tag stood just outside the village!

Shockingly, the ID bore the words One More Life!

Countless onlookers were horrified and utterly astonished!

Wasn't this the same person who had just massacred thousands?

How could he dare to return to the village? Was he planning to slaughter all the non-player characters as well?

But the real shock was yet to come!

After a bit, he ascended the steps of Misty Village, gauging the guards' reactions.

Moments later, he hastily retreated a few paces.

He repeated this several times until, unbelievably, he strolled right in.

Even more baffling was that the guards didn't just stand by idly; they actually greeted him with a slight smile!

Had these NPCs turned traitor?

Some players were astounded. They confronted the guards.

Then, one player, pointing at the retreating figure of One More Life, bellowed at the guard squad, "Are you out of your minds? Didn't you see that man's on the blacklist? He's the murderer you were hunting down just a short while ago!"

His outcry found an echo in the crowd!

Yet, one guard's expression turned icy as he lifted his spear.

In a flash, the spear impaled the shouting player. The guard's voice, cold as ice, declared, "How dare you insult the guards? Take him to the village jail, lock him up for three days. And he won't be allowed to buy his way out with gold coins!"

The guards surrounding him swiftly hauled the player's corpse toward the village jail.

Players who had intended to join in cursing Lin Bei recoiled in fear.

Yet, they were determined to bring this issue to light. It was simply unbearable!

The NPCs were apprehending the innocent instead of the villains!

Upon entering the village and making his way to the Trading Bank, Lin Bei breathed a sigh of relief.

"Can an unlimited Charm Point really have such an impact? Looks like I won't have to worry about gaining entry in the future!" Lin Bei remarked with a grin.

Charm Points indeed possessed the hidden ability to neutralize Sin Points!

This was common knowledge among many in his past life!

Players burdened with Sin Points were barred from taking on desired quests. Moreover, NPCs would drive them away.

But with sufficient Charm Points to counterbalance Sin Points, players could undertake quests just like anyone else!

Uncertain whether maxed-out Sin Points could be fully offset by unlimited Charm Points, Lin Bei lacked confidence.

However, as he was greeted by the smiling NPCs, the staggering power of unlimited Charm Points became crystal clear to him!

Sin Points had a ceiling.

Charm Points, on the other hand, knew no bounds.

Thus, Lin Bei could enter without issue!

Before long, he stood before the doors of the Trading Bank.

He then sent a call request straight to Huan Ying.

The very next second, she accepted the call.

"Mr. One More Life, I'm surprised you're reaching out to me now," Huan Ying expressed, taken aback.

She was already clued in on Lin Bei's situation.

In fact, she had recently discussed Lin Bei with her niece!

She hadn't anticipated him seeking her out.

With a smile, Lin Bei inquired, "Miss Huan Ying, are you concerned about getting involved with me?"

"That's hardly the case. Your actions are your own, separate from us. I just assumed you were too busy to spare the time," Huan Ying replied.

Regaining her composure, Huan Ying added, "It appears your troubles are behind you, and you're here for business."

"Yes, I have 892 pieces of Bronze Equipment, a Level 8 Silver Weapon, and 52 pieces of Silver Equipment. Can you handle purchasing all of them?"

After a brief pause, Lin Bei asked, "If you're able to buy them, I'll wait for you on the opposite side of the Trading Bank. Come directly to me, and we can avoid the transaction fees!"

He was clueless about the number of Huan Ying's underlings in the village or the extent of equipment they required.

Thus, he needed to gauge how much Huan Ying was willing to purchase.

Unexpectedly, Huan Ying responded, "I'll take everything. I'm on my way. Let's discuss the price when I get there."

"I'll be waiting for you at the Misty Teahouse, second floor, right across from the Trading Bank," Lin Bei replied.

With that, the communication ended.

Lin Bei then made his way to the Misty Teahouse, where he ordered tea and mung bean cakes, and settled by a window on the second floor to await Huan Ying.

The Eon Realms offered food that was not only edible but also quite scrumptious.

The only hitch was that satiety in the Eon Realms didn't translate to the real world, unless it was the era when the Ten Great Divine Steles descended.

After finishing two cups of tea, Lin Bei saw Huan Ying arrive at the teahouse's second-floor corner.

A female Swordman, her ID concealed, accompanied her. She bore a striking resemblance to Huan Ying—beautiful and aloof, with a figure that sparked an undeniable allure.

Lin Bei was taken aback; he recognized her immediately. She was Xueyue, the preeminent female Swordman of Frosty Moon Shadow from his past life, adept in wielding two elemental attributes.

She single-handedly held the entrance to Bloody Rose Valley, leveraging the terrain to prevent hundreds of Snowwave Sand Guild elites from entering.

Her prowess in that battle had made her a legend.

Lin Bei had not anticipated encountering her in Misty Village, a place clearly brimming with talent.

Now, Huan Ying, with Xueyue in tow, approached Lin Bei.

She cast a glance at the dark name above Lin Bei's head and teased, "Mr. One More Life, you truly are a legend. With a Sin Point as high as yours, it's a wonder you can even set foot in this place!"

Xueyue's gaze, meanwhile, remained intently on Lin Bei.

A glimmer sparkled in her eyes!

Unfazed by their stares, Lin Bei narrowed his eyes with a smile, "I have my methods. Let's discuss business, shall we?"

"Alright, I'll follow your lead." Huan Ying, realizing Lin Bei was not inclined to elaborate, initiated the trade, which Lin Bei accepted.

Lin Bei then laid out all his loot on the trading panel and proposed, "Set the price. Consider this our inaugural collaboration."

Huan Ying was momentarily at a loss for words. A lifetime in commerce had honed her ability to read between the lines. Lin Bei's implication was clear: if they didn't offer a fair price now, this first collaboration would also be their last.

Internally branding Lin Bei a sly fox, Huan Ying responded, "Given this is our first formal partnership, I won't shortchange you. A piece of Bronze Equipment goes for 1 to 5 gold coins on the market, depending on its level and type. Silver Level gear, virtually priceless, has soared to 20 gold coins each!"

"After some thought, let's not fuss over levels or types this time. I'll take the lot. For the Bronze Equipment, 4 gold coins each; Silver Weapons, 50 gold coins apiece; and for the Silver Equipment, 20 gold coins each. Does that work for you?"

Huan Ying was truly a shrewd businesswoman! Despite claiming to disregard the specifics of the equipment, she had already mastered their details. The prices she offered were spot-on, ensuring Lin Bei didn't just avoid a loss but actually gained a tidy sum. If Lin Bei hadn't dealt with numerous merchants in his past life, he might have believed he'd struck it rich!

With such earnest pricing, Lin Bei had no reason to decline. The deal was struck for 4658 gold coins! Yet, in a gesture of goodwill, Lin Bei accepted only 4600 gold coins.

Subsequently, Lin Bei logged off.

As soon as Lin Bei departed, Xueyue, who had observed the transaction with a cool detachment, finally spoke up, "Sister, why did you insist on handling this trade personally?"