The Titan Giant Python was renowned as a defensive boss, the thick-skinned, tough-hided kind.
Looking at the axe Zhang Pingfan threw at it, the Titan Giant Python's eyes even showed a hint of mockery.
This boss was a top-tier existence among the Silver rank, yet it was being attacked by a small, broken axe. Would it be swallowed whole, or torn to shreds later?
As the axe drew closer, the Titan Giant Python swung its tail to meet it. If nothing unexpected happened,
Then something unexpected was bound to happen.
The axe sliced through the Titan Giant Python's massive tail without resistance.
"What the heck!"
"Roar!"
The Titan Giant Python could not have imagined that its tail-swing, which was supposed to be invincible, would simply disappear.
Zhang Pingfan had also not expected that the axe he casually tossed would deliver a fatal blow.
"Aren't the bosses in the新手村 supposed to be top-tier bosses? Why is this one so weak???"
The Titan Giant Python roared, wondering if this man before it was too monstrous. It immediately showed a panicked expression, twisting its colossal body, and fled swiftly.
"Wait up!"
Unfortunately, the Titan Giant Python ran faster than a rabbit.
Looking at the severed tail left on the ground, Zhang Pingfan walked over. The tail was thicker than his thigh.
"What a large tail."
Titan Giant Python's Tail: The Titan Giant Python's weapon of attack, indestructible. It doesn't seem to serve any purpose, but it should taste good fried.
Seeing this, Zhang Pingfan exclaimed, unable to resist his watering mouth.
"Since that's the case, I won't be polite."
Zhang Pingfan stored the Titan Giant Python's tail in his inventory. He could feast on it later.
Watching the trail of the fleeing Titan Giant Python, Zhang Pingfan picked up his axe from the ground and followed. He had a quest to complete, after all.
Following the bloody trail of the Titan Giant Python, Zhang Pingfan arrived at a cave entrance. He thought it had found safety by hiding in the cave.
When Zhang Pingfan entered the cave, he indeed saw the Titan Giant Python curled up inside.
Upon seeing Zhang Pingfan, the Titan Giant Python's scales bristled, or rather, its skin rippled...
Zhang Pingfan looked at the Titan Giant Python, his eyes shining. Was the gallbladder of such a large snake a good thing?
"Little snake, don't be scared. Brother won't hurt you. After all, you're the top-tier boss of the新手村. Come on, let's have a fight."
If the Titan Giant Python could speak, it would have certainly told him to get lost.
However, despite being the top-tier boss of the新手村, it lacked intelligence.
Seeing that it had no escape, the Titan Giant Python relied on its massive body, opened its gaping maw, and prepared to make a desperate counterattack.
Without a word, Zhang Pingfan bent his body and threw his axe forcefully at the lunging Titan Giant Python.
The target was too large; it was difficult to miss.
"Swish!"
A massive snake head fell off, landing precisely at Zhang Pingfan's feet.
[Ding! Server-wide announcement; Congratulations to the village chief of新手村 No. 88 for successfully defeating the top-tier Silver boss of the新手村, the Titan Giant Python. A special reward of 10 gold coins is awarded for encouragement!]
[Ding! Server-wide announcement; Congratulations to the village chief of新手村 No. 88 for successfully defeating the top-tier Silver boss of the新手村, the Titan Giant Python. A special reward of 10 gold coins is awarded for encouragement!]
[Ding! Server-wide announcement; Congratulations to the village chief of新手村 No. 88 for successfully defeating the top-tier Silver boss of the新手村, the Titan Giant Python. A special reward of 10 gold coins is awarded for encouragement!]
The system announcements flooded the screen, and they were server-wide. Everyone, regardless of their新手村, could see this announcement.
"Damn it (艹皿艹)! Who is this新手村 village chief? Are they cheating? How long has the server been up, and they've already gotten the first kill on the Titan Giant Python."
"Monstrous! Who is this big shot? Are they exploiting a bug?"
"Wait, could this be that NPC!"
"What? NPCs can participate in the game? That's cheating."
"What's going on? Can we still play?"
The players in新手村 No. 88 were utterly shocked. They had personally watched the village chief leave the safe zone, and they hadn't expected him to be going to kill a boss.
"Is our village chief a bit of a monster?"
"This darn village chief, killing bosses alone and not even letting us get a taste."
Dou Youyou: "Village Chief, you're so amazing! Wait, how can an NPC fight a boss?"
At this moment, Zhang Pingfan was incredibly excited. Gold coins were unbound, meaning they were equivalent to 100,000 in real currency.
"Wahahaha, thirty years east, thirty years west. Today is the day I, Zhang Pingfan, make my mark!"
Not only that, but a pile of equipment had also dropped. Since it was the first kill, the drop rate was a hundred times the normal rate, so there were many good items.
One Level 10 golden dagger
One Level 10 golden soft armor
One Level 10 blue staff
And many other miscellaneous materials, potions, and so on.
"I'm rich, I'm rich!"
Zhang Pingfan was like a coin-counting miser. He even stored the Titan Giant Python's corpse in his inventory; it might still be useful.
Zhang Pingfan hummed a tune as he walked back towards the新手村.
On the way, some players saw him and were finally convinced that the one who got the first kill on the Titan Giant Python was indeed an NPC, not a player named "Novice Village Chief."
As soon as he entered the新手村, quite a few players surrounded him.
"Village Chief, handsome dude, what good equipment did the Titan Giant Python drop? Show us!"
"Village Chief, darling, I want to see too."
"Village Chief, handsome dude, everyone can't wait. Hurry up and show us."
Zhang Pingfan cleared his throat and said, "Who is the most handsome man in the新手村?"
"Of course, it's you, Village Chief, handsome dude!"
"Haha, good. This village chief is in a good mood, so I'll show you: a Level 10 golden dagger, a Level 10 golden soft armor, and a Level 10 blue staff."
Player A: "Holy cow, I knew the first kill would be a massive drop, but I didn't expect two Level 10 golden items, and the most sought-after sword and armor set!"
Player B: "Village Chief is mighty and majestic!"
Player C: "Village Chief, how much for this dagger?"
Player D: "Village Chief, little brother, how much for this soft armor?"
"And that staff, Village Chief, how are you selling it?"
Zhang Pingfan's eyes narrowed into slits as he smiled.
"Sell, sell everything, I only want gold coins!"
Unfortunately, Zhang Pingfan could only trade with players using game currency for now, and he couldn't have them transfer money to his account. As an NPC, he didn't support that function yet.
Hearing about gold coins made many players hesitate. After all, 1 gold coin was equal to 10,000. Although the golden equipment had powerful attributes, they were ordinary players and likely couldn't afford it.
Seeing the players stammering, Zhang Pingfan knew they couldn't afford it.
"The golden dagger and soft armor are 1 gold coin each, and the blue staff is 50 silver coins. Anyone who wants them can find me anytime."
This was the only place in the entire server selling these items; they had no choice but to buy.
A moment later, the prices of Zhang Pingfan's equipment were posted on the forum, immediately attracting countless onlookers.