Chapter 1

The mist outside Xiamu City seemed even denser than within, further reducing visibility. A person could be clearly recognized within an estimated 25 meters, beyond which was just a vague figure. Beyond 30 meters, it was simply an impenetrable fog.

These weather conditions greatly increased the chances of "soft hands" (losing out on valuable opportunities) occurring in Xiamu City. Only by getting within 25 meters could one confirm it was a Boss. Those with bad luck might brush past a Boss at 26 meters and mistake it for ordinary trash. Therefore, this Boss, known to Shou Fa Ruan, wasn't hidden in a concealed location. It was simply shielded by the heavy fog, preventing other players from getting within 25 meters.

Shou Fa Ruan remembered the coordinates and led the way, explaining the Boss's details to Zhan Wu Shang and the others without reservation.

The Mist Assassin Andrew Su. His profession, as the name suggested, was Assassin after a player's class change. Shou Fa Ruan searched for some Boss information online, and the official data stated he was trapped in Xiamu City due to the fog and was unique to the city.

His strength, level, skills, and other official information were all unknown. Although Shou Fa Ruan had encountered him and even fought him, the intelligence he possessed was also unknown.

"He circled behind me and killed me with one strike," Shou Fa Ruan said shamefully. This was a common mistake of newbies who often got excited and lost their bearings when encountering a Boss, boldly attempting a solo fight, with predictably disastrous results.

Jian Nan You listened silently and nodded before finally saying, "For him to circle behind you and attack before you could react, this Boss must move very quickly."

"Yes, yes!" Shou Fa Ruan nodded excitedly, admiring Jian Nan You immensely.

"You're a Warrior, and a one-hit kill means the damage is quite high. However, attacking from behind is likely a backstab skill. Rogues who advance to Assassin receive increased backstab damage and a chance to ignore defense. Although he's an NPC, he should follow class settings. It's just that the system likely granted him high skill proficiency. A backstab might one-shot someone, but frontal damage might not be so terrifying," Jian Nan You continued to analyze, and Shou Fa Ruan was even more impressed.

Jian Nan You didn't voice his other thought: since he was an Assassin, the chances of dropping corresponding equipment or skills were high. Could it be that heaven was helping them, preparing to give them an anti-stealth skill?

Shou Fa Ruan had growing confidence in the seven people, while they harbored ulterior motives, remaining calm and continuing forward.

However, Shou Fa Ruan's presence slowed their progress, and the Gu Fei elite group was gradually catching up. Gu Fei and Jian Gui, who were faster, had already met and knew Jian Nan You and the others were not far ahead. A few quick steps could bring them into sight.

Yu Tian Shen Ming was fast, but he dared not run alone, so he could only follow Zhan Wu Shang slowly in the back, unable to vent his frustration.

As for Han Jia Gongzi, he was closest to the North City Gate when he left the tavern, so even though he moved slowly, he didn't fall too far behind. You Ge logged on and rushed from the resurrection point, catching up to Han Jia Gongzi, and the two walked together.

"Should we go?" Gu Fei, who was closest to the seven, was eager to rush forward and cut them down.

"Damn it, no way! If you go now, we ran all this way for nothing?" Yu Tian Shen Ming and Zhan Wu Shang strongly opposed. It wasn't because they worried about Gu Fei's strength, but because they had too much confidence in it. They believed that if he attacked, the seven would be wiped out, and their hard run would be for nothing. Their thinking was somewhat reversed; they weren't worried about their own people's safety, but rather, they were too unconcerned.

Gu Fei said helplessly, "Then hurry up!"

"Damn it, if it wasn't for Wu Shang being so slow, I'd have been there already," Yu Tian Shen Ming raged.

"Say another word, and I'll throw you out!" Zhan Wu Shang also raged.

Yu Tian Shen Ming dared not speak. If Zhan Wu Shang threw him into the mist, he would become a lost marksman.

"Don't rush into action yet. Let's see what these guys are up to," Han Jia Gongzi said, finally offering a reason that wasn't as ridiculous as Yu Tian Shen Ming and Zhan Wu Shang's.

"Who's with them?" You Ge was confident in his calculations that the seven were definitely with an eighth person.

"Getting closer will reveal us," Gu Fei said.

Jian Gui agreed because they both heard the voices ahead. Jian Nan You and the others were low-key, but Shou Fa Ruan wasn't. He talked and laughed loudly. Gu Fei didn't even need to check the coordinates of Huo Ran Yi; he could follow Shou Fa Ruan's voice.

This reminded Gu Fei and Jian Gui not to speak rashly. They were close enough to be heard. Although they walked side by side, they communicated by sending messages. Finally, several blurry figures appeared ahead. Jian Nan You and the others had stopped. Gu Fei and Jian Gui also stopped and retreated a few steps, hiding in the dense fog.

Then, they heard the voice that had been talking all the way say, "It should be around here."

"Everyone, be careful." They also heard Jian Nan You's voice. The seven didn't scatter but formed a circle back-to-back, surrounding Shou Fa Ruan in the middle. On one hand, it was to prevent the Mist Assassin Andrew Su from attacking from behind. On the other hand, being the protected core made Shou Fa Ruan feel comfortable from head to toe.

"Looking for something, probably a Boss!" Jian Gui said via message. After all, he was a veteran gamer and made a quicker judgment than Gu Fei.

"Boss!!!" The others exclaimed, clearly a non-professional group. They lacked the calmness that Jian Nan You and the others feigned when hearing about the Boss.

"Can you be any faster?" Yu Tian Shen Ming scolded Zhan Wu Shang.

"Damn it, you useless Warrior, what's with that speed!" Zhan Wu Shang even despised his favorite class for the sake of the Boss.

"Be careful, don't let them suddenly rush over and discover us," Gu Fei messaged Jian Gui.

"I know," Jian Gui replied.

When Gu Fei looked back, Jian Gui was gone.

"Damn it..." Gu Fei couldn't help but curse silently. Jian Gui had already gone into stealth. It was more difficult for him. The mist surrounded them, and they couldn't see each other. Gu Fei couldn't sense any murderous intent, and Huo Ran Yi's coordinates refreshed once a minute, not frequently enough for such a delicate moment.

"Talk, talk! Aren't you usually talkative?" Gu Fei muttered to himself, wondering why Shou Fa Ruan was suddenly so quiet.

Of course, Shou Fa Ruan was quiet. At such a tense moment, he wouldn't dare to waste words and disturb their focus. Standing in the center of the circle, he didn't even dare to speak loudly, looking around nervously.

Just as Gu Fei was helpless, Jian Gui sent him a message: "Move slightly toward xxx, xxx."

Gu Fei realized that Jian Gui had boldly stepped out of the mist after going into stealth to directly observe the group's actions. He had naturally seen their movements and gave him instructions.

Gu Fei moved according to Jian Gui's instructions, feeling a bit impatient. He didn't really care about the Boss and would be happy to rush out and chop the seven people to pieces. However, he had to consider others' feelings sometimes. Gu Fei knew that for these gaming fanatics, defeating a Boss was more important than defeating an enemy because Bosses had a much higher chance of dropping good loot than players.

"Definitely looking for the Boss!" Having witnessed the group's actions firsthand, Jian Gui was sure of his conclusion, making Yu Tian Shen Ming and Zhan Wu Shang even more anxious. Yu Tian Shen Ming wanted to whip Zhan Wu Shang like a horse to make him move faster.

Han Jia Gongzi and You Ge were much calmer, continuing to move unhurriedly. You Ge looked through his book of records about the Bosses around Xiamu City, finding that the information about this main city was pitifully scarce due to the heavy fog.

Jian Gui watched the seven's actions while also looking around nervously. He also wanted to know where the Boss was.

There!!!

Out of the corner of his eye, Jian Gui suddenly sensed a black shadow flash by. He turned his head sharply, but it had already disappeared. The seven of Jian Nan You were observing 360 degrees and didn't miss that moment either.

"Over there!!!" The three who noticed the direction shouted in unison.

The seven maintained their formation and moved in that direction. The scenery came into view as they slowly approached through the mist, but the fleeting figure had already vanished.

"Stay alert," Jian Nan You said, and the six nodded. They showed no signs of nervousness, simply observing their surroundings calmly. Even Jian Gui, who was nearby, had to admire them. In terms of temperament, these guys were genuine experts.

"Hey, you guys are just talking nonsense. Haven't you updated your location in a while?" Han Jia Gongzi said on the channel.

"Oh!" Jian Gui responded, quickly reporting his coordinates. He had now taken over the job, and his vision was clearer than Gu Fei's.

"You Ge and I will be there soon," Han Jia Gongzi replied.

"Damn, Gongzi's already there? Go die!" Yu Tian Shen Ming cursed Zhan Wu Shang again.

"He's closer," Zhan Wu Shang said helplessly.

"What's the situation?" Han Jia Gongzi asked.

"Jian Nan You and the others are wandering near coordinates xxx, xxx. There was a very fast shadow that flashed by, probably the Boss," Jian Gui said.

"So, we can confirm the Boss is there?" Han Jia Gongzi asked.

"Confirmed!" Jian Gui nodded. With such a fast movement speed, it was either a Boss or a GM.

"Alright then, Qian Li, make your move!" Han Jia Gongzi said.

How despicable! Gu Fei sighed. Finding the Boss's location only to kill people and silence them before slowly hunting the Boss. How could this person be so despicable?

Although Gu Fei thought this way, he didn't have any moral baggage. He had been waiting a long time to act. He grabbed the Dark Night Flowing Light Sword and prepared to rush out when a gust of wind swept past behind him. With extreme agility, Gu Fei turned around. A dark gray figure was already behind him. Without time to think, Gu Fei pushed forward with his sword to meet the gray shadow. A great force struck the sword, and Gu Fei was instantly knocked away.

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The first update is here. It seems a little later than yesterday~ Everyone, please read and don't forget to leave some monthly tickets. Didn't you hear the second update... crying???