aircannonsinc Chapter 95 Encountering Ao Shi Again
Chapter 95 Encountering Ao Shi Again
A large number of players had gathered there, and the noise even drowned out the roars of the monsters.
But unlike the usual bustling scene of monster hunting, these players mostly stood in groups of three or five, their faces filled with resentment and unwillingness, their eyes all fixed on the central area of the open space.
In that core area, which is most suitable for respawning, only a team of about twenty people was efficiently clearing monsters.
They acted arrogantly, excluding other players without any regard for consequences.
Once a monster spawns, it will be instantly killed by their mages and marksmen, preventing anyone else from getting a chance to attack it.
Occasionally, some clueless newbies or stubborn players might try to get close and share the spoils, but they would immediately be driven back by several unfriendly-looking warriors and assassins wielding weapons on the periphery of the team.
"What's going on? Do you own this place?" A level 10 warrior player who was shoved aside couldn't help but complain, his face full of displeasure.
"Exactly! Why can't we farm? Does the jungle belong to your Aoshi Guild?" A female mage next to her chimed in angrily.
A warrior from the Arrogant Guild, seemingly the leader of the group, stepped forward, carrying a large sword, his tone arrogant:
"Why should we? Because our Aoshi Guild has the biggest fist! This area is ours! If you know what's good for you, get lost and don't cause trouble for yourself!"
One of the assassin players, whose monsters had been stolen, muttered to his companion in a low voice, "Damn it, that's so unfair! Just because he's the guild leader with an A-rank talent, does he think Sunset City is his backyard?"
"Shh! Keep your voice down!" His teammate, a priest, quickly pulled him back. "They outnumber us and I heard they've already gathered a lot of people in the newbie village. We solo players can't afford to mess with them..."
"A-grade talent... Sigh, it's so frustrating to compare yourself to others." A mage player next to him said with envy, "My C-grade talent is practically garbage."
"Who says otherwise? My D-rank 'vigorous stamina' is useless except for being able to take a few more hits." A burly tank man sighed.
"Even B-rank talents are extremely rare, A-rank... those are the real big shots. Forget it, let's find another place. If we can't afford to mess with them, can't we at least avoid them?"
Complaints rose and fell around them, but most only dared to whisper among themselves; not a single person dared to stand up and stand up for them.
That's the reality. In the early stages of a game, a player with A-level talent who can quickly assemble a team does indeed have the ability to dominate the field.
Lin Tian, riding on the white tiger, took in the entire scene. He had no interest in it at all; the survival of the fittest was simply a normal part of the game.
But the words "arrogant" and "deep leaves" made him raise an eyebrow slightly.
"Aoshi... Ye Shen?" Lin Tian murmured, chewing on the name, then suddenly realized, "Oh? Is that the guy in the newbie village who tried to steal [Enlightenment], blocked the entrance, and got wiped out by me?"
As I recall, that guy was accompanied by a soldier named Zhang Hong, who looked like a lackey.
Unexpectedly, not only did he not get defeated in the newbie village, but he also went to the main city, raised a team, and did it quite well.
Lin Tian chuckled and shook his head. Adhering to the principle of avoiding trouble, he originally planned to simply bypass the issue.
He patted the white tiger, preparing to turn around.
However, the arrogant remarks of those few members of Aoshi once again floated up.
Especially the team leader, who was pointing a knife at several casual players trying to reason with him, spitting as he shouted: "If you keep babbling, believe me, I'll hang you all at the respawn point! Do we, the Aoshi Guild, need to explain ourselves to trash like you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian paused for a moment.
He stroked his chin, a playful smile curving his lips, and casually commented on Celia in his arms:
"Tsk, what a small temple with a lot of demons, a shallow pond with many turtles. They've just made a name for themselves and they've already forgotten who they are. This kind of behavior won't last long."
His voice wasn't loud, but he wasn't deliberately lowering it either. In this environment filled with complaints and reprimands from the members of Aoshi, it sounded particularly clear and... abrupt.
Instantly, many casual players turned their surprised gazes to Lin Tian, who was riding on a majestic white tiger, and his alluring female companion in front of him.
Celia tilted her head slightly, her purple eyes filled with curiosity: "Brother Tian, do you know this Aoshi Guild?"
"Yes, back in the newbie village, I had a little 'conflict' with their leader." Lin Tian's tone was calm, as if he were talking about a trivial matter.
Celia nodded knowingly, a meaningful smile curving her lips.
As expected, Lin Tian and Celia's conversation, especially that blunt comment, immediately caught the attention of the members of the Proud World Guild below.
The captain of the Arrogant World Guild's face darkened. He whirled around, his gaze fiercely fixed on Lin Tian: "Hey! You pretty boy riding the white cat up there! What the hell did you just say? Say it again if you dare!"
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and seven or eight members of the Proud World Guild immediately surrounded them, each with an unfriendly expression, subtly encircling Lin Tian and Celia in the middle.
Seeing this, the other casual players instinctively took a few steps back, afraid of being caught in the crossfire, but their eyes were fixed on this side, with a hint of anticipation for a good show.
"Brother Zhang, why waste your breath talking to this show-off? Just because he has a pretty girl and rides a rare mount, he thinks he's some big shot?" An assassin from the Proud World Guild toyed with his dagger, his eyes sweeping over Celia with disdain.
"Exactly, he's probably just a lucky guy who doesn't know his own limitations!" another mage from the Proud World Guild chimed in.
The captain of the Arrogant World Guild team pointed the tip of his knife at Lin Tian and said viciously:
"Kid, I'll give you a chance. Get down here right now, kowtow to your Mad Blade Grandpa and admit your mistake. Leave your mount and your girl as compensation, and if I'm in a good mood, I might let you go!"
Lin Tian sat upright on the white tiger, facing the encirclement and clamor below, his eyes calm and unwavering, even showing a hint of interest as he observed a group of comical monkeys performing.
Celia's brows furrowed slightly, and a cold killing intent flashed in her eyes.
She tilted her head slightly and asked softly, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Brother Tian, should I get rid of all these noisy bugs?"
Lin Tian gently patted the back of her hand, signaling her to calm down: "No rush, let's watch the show."
He wanted to see just how arrogant this makeshift group Ye Shen had assembled could be.
Just as Brother Zhang saw that Lin Tian remained unmoved, his patience wore thin, and he was about to give the order to act—
"Damn it! You arrogant people have no shame! You really think no one can deal with you? Brothers, let's get them!"