Chapter 1: The Life and Death Formation (Prelude...)

  Liu Chun'er was somewhat dazed and stared blankly at the person standing in front of her.

  Liu Yun? Brother?

  Liu Chun'er was extremely surprised.

  But soon she came to herself, and the small face that had turned red from the fight quickly returned to normal, with a cool and refreshing sensation spreading across her cheeks.

  "Who are you? It's none of your business."

  Liu Chun'er took a deep breath, her expression was extremely calm, her face was slightly pale, and her eyes had no emotions.

  Liu Yun's face turned red with anger, and he immediately shouted: "I am you...you..."

  But when it came to the tip of his tongue, he couldn't say it no matter what.

  What's wrong? It's already not like before.

  Liu Yun was stunned for a moment, and suddenly his heart felt bitter.

  Liu Chun'er's bright eyes flashed with a hint of abnormality, but she didn't make a sound. Instead, she turned around and walked towards the foot of the stage.

  Liu Yun was stunned, watching Liu Chun'er walk away calmly, the bitterness gradually faded, and the complicated heart when he met Liu Chun'er also slowly cleared up.

  In my mind, I recall that girl with a cold face and a warm heart, the one who never grew up, always following me around since childhood. Now, she can stand on her own...

  No...

  Suddenly, Liu Yun seemed to think of something.

  Just fought... why does it feel a bit strange? A pure and ordinary skill shouldn't be so bad, why did she fall behind when fighting against Hei Xing, even to the point of defeat?

  Besides... doesn't the Liu family have their own martial arts hall? Chun'er can definitely practice there, why would she run all the way here?

  Liu Yun pondered for a moment, and suddenly, an idea flashed through Liu Yun's mind.

  It's unlikely, but is Liu Chuner plotting against Hei Xing?

  It's highly likely that the Liu family has been able to hold on until now solely due to Liu Chun'er's efforts. The last time they attacked Lingyue City, the Liu family also participated and suffered a crushing defeat, which must have damaged their economy. The reason why Liu Chun'er is valued by the Liu family and became the head of the family at such a young age is because she excels at reversing business trends. Many times when the Liu family faced difficulties, they relied on Liu Chun'er's meticulous planning to set up perfect traps, turning crises into opportunities for great gains.

  Isn't it this time she's after Hei Xing?

  But this time, it seems like I've ruined it myself?

  Willow clouds thoughts.

  But what does she want from Hei Xing? The Five Axes Association?

  Suddenly, another highly likely idea flashed through Liu Yun's mind...

  "Xiao Yue, I heard you've been wanting to start a gang recently, right?"

  Liu Yun hastily turned around and asked.

  "How did you know?" Xiao Yue said with some surprise: "By the way, I haven't even had time to contact you in the game, been busy lately... eh, how much have you leveled up now? Remember to add me as a friend when you log on, I still use the same name, Xiao Yue."

  "My game ID is 'Liu Yun'!"

  "Willow Cloud? You haven't changed your name either? You look like a real man!" Xiao Yue's heart skipped a beat, thinking of the 'Liu Yun' in her friend list, but she didn't dare to confirm it. Pretending to be calm, she nodded and asked: "How did you know I wanted to establish a gang? What do you want to do?"

  "Don't ask me how I know, tell me, how much is your start-up capital?"

  "Startup capital?" As soon as this topic was mentioned, Xiao Yue became worried: "My family wants me to bring a group of people into the 'Mystic Realm' to lay some groundwork, making it convenient for my family's business. But now, creating a force is giving me a headache - an initial force requires 30 gold, where can I get this money?"

  Xiao Yue can't compare with those financial groups, able to go everywhere to collect funds in gold workshops.

  "What is the current exchange rate between gold and RMB?"

  "Because of the last failed siege, the economy of Xuanjie's God State is extremely unstable. The exchange rate between RMB and game currency B has been fluctuating non-stop, with a very low copper coin exchange rate. Prices have risen from 1 copper for 1 fen to 1 copper for 5 yuan. In its current form, at least 30 gold would require 1.5 million Huaxia coins." Xiao Yue shrugged and said helplessly.

  "You have 1.5 million Huaxia coins, can you get 30 gold?" asked Liu Yun.

  "Of course not, this is just a calculation. If we really want to acquire it, it will definitely take a lot of effort and time. Xiao Ye has been collecting funds since the beginning of the game, and now many financial groups have started preparing funds to upgrade their power. Acquisition is not that simple. Even Tian Gong City, which is currently the highest level of power, has already reached level three!"

  Liu Yun rubbed his chin thoughtfully and said, "Xiao Yue, I'll provide the funds to help you build a power base. What do you think?"

  Xiao Yue was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly startled, as if she had only just clearly heard Liu Yun's words: "What did you say? You're investing to build a force? Where did you get so much money?"

  "It's been saved up little by little."

  "How can I save up?"

  "It's up to you." Liu Yun shook his head: "Do you need it?"

  "Of course! Of course!" Xiao Yue burst out laughing, her full chest shaking slightly, and then she warmly hooked her arm around Liu Yun's shoulder, smiling: "Youngster, I didn't spoil you for nothing, you've really helped me out this time!"

  "Agreed!"

  Liu Yun muttered another sentence.

  Xiao Yue's smile froze...

  "Could it be for Liu Chun'er?" asked Xiao Yue tentatively.

  Liu Yun nodded, pondered for a moment, and said: "The Liu family is in trouble. I was thinking that Liu Chun'er's appearance here today is aimed at Hei Xing and Wu Fu Bang, wanting to gain some benefits from Wu Fu Bang to help the Liu family get through the difficulties. However, this plan has been disrupted by me!"

  "So what do you want?"

  Xiao Yue asked.

  Liu Yun listened and slightly tilted her head, looking at the black star who was being supported off the stage, a hint of ferocity flashing in her eyes.

  "I have a even better idea that can benefit both of us! And it can also help the Liu family get through this difficult time!"

  Xiao Yue couldn't help but shiver all over at the mention of it...

  "I just found out that Wang Tianhao, the heir of the Wang family, is also here at the Gathering Martial Hall. Unfortunately, he's not very tall and I didn't notice him in the crowd. Wang Tianhao has always liked Chunjie, and this time, Heixing and Chunjie are competing against each other. It must be Chunjie who initiated it, with the intention of provoking a conflict between Wang Tianhao and Heixing. Chunjie pretended to be weak and bullied, but in reality, she was putting on a show for Wang Tianhao. Wang Tianhao has a hot temper and is impulsive, he will definitely hold a grudge against Heixing for the sake of Liu Chunjie. The Wang family behind Wang Tianhao is not inferior to the Five Axes Gang! As for Liu Chunjie's intention, it's to reap the benefits without doing anything, because everything is under her control. On the day when the Wang family and the Five Axes Gang go to war, she will definitely make a big profit, and then come out as a peacemaker. This way, not only will she gain benefits, but also win people's hearts!"

  Liu Yundan said.

  Xiao Yue heard this and took a deep breath: "Are you sure your sister can do all that you said?" This was a very bold plan, with high risks, but if it succeeded, the profits would be enormous.

  "She's capable!" Liu Yun waved his hand and said, "However, with my appearance, Wang Tianhao is now afraid that he won't hate Heixing as much, but instead will focus on me! So, Liu Chun'er's plan has been disrupted!"

  "You really are well-intentioned but end up doing bad things, regret it? Want to make amends?" Xiao Yue smiled and said.

  "Regret?" Liu Yun shook his head: "If I had known the truth, I would have stopped it even more! My sister, don't do such a despicable thing!"

  "Are you ready..."

  "If someone fans the flames and pushes the waves, this matter will naturally go smoothly! The Wang family and Wu Axe Gang have invested a lot of money in "Xuanjie", I am familiar with their forces! Xiao Yue, aren't you preparing to build your own force? If you merge two forces, I believe it will definitely grow rapidly!" Liu Yun suddenly laughed, laughing very cruelly and oppressively: "If the assets of 'Xuanjie' collapse, they won't be able to connect with each other, their industries in reality will also be unstable, right? At that time, you just need to take advantage of the situation and bite down on the biggest piece, then Wu Axe Gang and Wang family will both withdraw from the social circle of Guangzhou and Shenzhen, haha, I'm looking forward to it..."

  Taking this opportunity, the plan can also be implemented a bit faster. Liu Yun thought to herself.

  Xiao Yue: "You... are you really that useless waste of the Liu family, Liu Yunliu?"

  Can see things so clearly, what's the point of being muddled?

  And why is he thinking so much for the Liu family? Is it really out of gratitude?

  The royal family's power and the Five Axes Gang's power are not great, but they are not nameless powers either. Liu Yun accidentally gave himself an opportunity, and he naturally wouldn't give it up.

  But this kind of thing can't be done overnight, even Xiao Yue had to go back and discuss with her family. If successful, Xiao Yue would have swallowed up these two forces, and her development in the Mystic Realm would also take a leap forward.

  But what I fear is failure. The consequences are unthinkable, both Xiao Yue and the Liu family will be dragged into it.

  As soon as he went online, Liu Yun rushed to the warehouse in Wangshu City and waited for Bai Yezhu, who had already been contacted, to come to the warehouse for a transaction.

  Of course, Liu Yun had already calculated the prices of these equipment. If all were calculated in gold, according to market price, these 87 pieces of equipment, not including the six magical instruments, could at least be sold for a high price of 50 taels of gold! After all, second-level equipment was still rare at this time. But if the six magical instruments were included, it would be different - one magical instrument could almost equal ten white-grade ones.

  In addition to the two skill books, all other skill books outside of the newbie village are now priced at 50 silver coins. The two skill books that Liu Yun has are high-level skills that can only be cultivated at level 2, and things related to Xian Ling are particularly valuable. Huo Yan Bo is worth at least as much as Bu Si De's Jin Gang Zhao, so selling them for 15-20 gold shouldn't be a problem.

  Roughly calculated, the price of this batch of things should be around 110 gold coins. To earn so much in one trip is almost impossible in the scarce "Mystic Realm".

  Unfortunately, those skulls are one-time-use monsters and disappear after being killed once.

  "Hey, warrior!!"

  At this time, the voice of Bai Yezhuang sounded, and Liu Yun looked over to see a sturdy white wild boar with dense fur bringing two players, who were running towards him with joy on their faces.

  "Right on time!" Liu Yun glanced at his watch and smiled.

  "Heroes wait for no man, how can you be late?"

  Bai Yezhu sent a transaction request. After Liu Yun clicked confirm, Lisi started putting out the things Liu Yun needed.

  "We got a pair of boots with the Heavenly Seal, a Tier 1 skill 'Rejuvenation Symbol', a Tier 1 skill 'Fire God's Communication', and a passive skill book that increases life limit by 5%. How about it, warrior? These are all valuable goods!"

  The white wild boar said excitedly.

  Liu Yun carefully sized him up, and his heart couldn't help but tremble with fear.

  None of these things are bad, the law enforcement boots are called 'Dou Zhuan Boots': +800 points of???value, +5% spiritual power limit, active skill 'Dou Zhuan': after activation can obtain 3 seconds of 'no inertia' state.

  Rejuvenation Symbol: After casting, can recover 15% of own HP within 5 seconds. Can be cast on allies.

  Method of application: Condense energy, attach talisman.

  Cooling time: 3 minutes.

  Kagutsuchi: Ignite the flames of anger in your heart and transform into a guardian of fire to fight for it.

  Power: equals anger value plus own strength.

  Method of exercise: Guide anger fire to attack the heart, and then stabilize the mind, control the heart fire.

  Learning Conditions: Qian Kun (First Level Human Grade)

  Cooling time, 20 minutes.

  Aguni!! A powerful technique that rivals the Earth God's technique, and is the strongest elemental god technique among the Kanzen!!

  Liu Yun's eyes flashed with excitement, she didn't expect Bai Yezhu to give her such a surprise.

  Red ticket! Fight on, let's go together!