[Quest: Exterminate the Viper Gang]
[Quest Details:
The Viper Gang has plastered your bounty notice all over the "Underworld" of Zhuohong City.
The situation is one of life and death.
Perhaps you could choose to slink away from Zhuohong City, like a dog with its tail between its legs.
Of course, you could also make a crazier, bolder choice.
And that is to declare war on the Viper Gang!]
[Quest Reward: Unknown]
[The rewards for long-term quests will change according to the player's strength.
If you complete this quest as an ordinary person, it would be an incredible miracle.
Naturally, you would receive a more generous reward.
If you become a Classholder, the task's difficulty will decrease, and so will the reward.
The specific rewards for similar long-term quests depend on the cyclical balance between player strength and task difficulty, not a fixed value.]
This is a very reasonable setup.
High-level players shouldn't be able to reap rich rewards from low-difficulty quests, or the game would lose all balance.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Cao Yi pause, Qin Feng thought Cao Yi had discovered something and reached into his satchel.
"Nothing..."
"I just think, going out so openly might not be very safe?"
Qin Feng: "..."
"Buddy, you only offended the Viper Gang."
"You're not a notorious thief with a thousand Copper Marks bounty from the government."
"Besides, in the dark, who could recognize you?"
It was already past nine in the evening, and the sparse municipal streetlights in Xiawa District were dim.
Places like cheap taverns and dance halls usually had dim gas lamps inside.
Only high-end restaurants were brightly lit.
Unless Cao Yi was unlucky enough to run into someone he knew well, it would be hard for anyone who had only glanced at the wanted poster to recognize him.
That afternoon at the Four Seas Tavern, Cao Yi was just unlucky.
After Lin Long had his "monkey steals the peach" moment with Cao Yi, he quickly used his connections to post a bounty on Cao Yi.
Providing accurate information could earn ten Copper Marks.
And the man who ordered lemon tea at the Four Seas Tavern happened to be one of Lin Long's cronies.
Cao Yi pulled down his baseball cap, touched his satchel, and thought he should find a way to get a revolver for himself.
It didn't need to be as powerful as Qin Feng's Silver Crown Snake Revolver; it just needed to fire.
But Cao Yi didn't have that much money on hand.
After leaving Clocktower Hutong, they walked along Xiawa North Road for about half an hour before Qin Feng finally led Cao Yi to their destination.
The Merry Tavern, a tavern located on the main road.
It looked relatively "high-end," distancing itself from the category of cheap taverns.
Because cheap taverns were usually located in alleys or lanes.
Cao Yi was now in the North Quarter of Xiawa District.
The Sick Locust Hutong where he previously lived was in the South Quarter of Xiawa District.
Due to the distance, getting to the North Quarter required at least two municipal carriage transfers, so Cao Yi rarely came to the North Quarter.
Mainly because this wasn't Cao Yi's "business" area.
If he worked here and got caught, it would be a big problem.
"Room number four."
The waiter greeted Qin Feng and Cao Yi and led them to room number four.
The Merry Tavern wasn't part of the "underworld"; it was a legitimate dining business.
The tavern regularly paid a protection fee to the largest gang in the North Quarter—the Blood Hand Gang.
The tavern's main hall wasn't doing well, with few customers.
Ever since the Prohibition Order was issued, all the taverns in Zhuohong City had been in decline.
But the private rooms at the Merry Tavern were packed.
Though the Merry Tavern didn't sell alcohol, it provided private rooms as drinking venues.
The Prohibition Order clearly stated that drinking in public was a violation of the order.
You could drink at home.
But if you invited a few friends over to drink at your home, that also violated the Prohibition Order.
Overall, it was very strict.
The Merry Tavern had strong connections with the authorities, allowing it to operate in a gray area to maintain business.
After all, inviting a few friends over at home could easily lead to a neighbor's report.
Hmm... Successful reports could earn money from the Sheriff's Office.
"Hey, you're all here?"
Qin Feng pushed open the private room door, and Cao Yi saw three players inside.
[You have discovered the character Summer Rhapsody.]
[You have discovered the character Zaun Mom Hunter.]
[You have discovered the character Chicken Soup Is Here.]
Each player's ID was more eye-catching than the last, making it hard for Cao Yi to determine who the protagonist was.
But Cao Yi's gaze first fell on "Summer Rhapsody."
No choice, those who know, know.
Those who don't are already searching on Douyin.
"Summer Rhapsody" gave an awkward smile.
"Have you ordered?"
"We have, just waiting for you two."
A quick look at will leave you more fulfilled.
"Summer Rhapsody" spoke, waving to the waiter to instruct the kitchen to serve the food.
With the private room door closed, Qin Feng took the initiative to introduce Cao Yi to the three players.
"Chancellor Cao."
"The big shot who scored a pentakill on his first day online."
"Low-key..."
Cao Yi waved his hand.
"Oh..."
After scrutinizing Cao Yi, "Summer Rhapsody" showed a look of sudden realization.
No wonder he found Cao Yi familiar at first glance.
Because he had just recently seen Cao Yi's bounty notice.
The Viper Gang didn't require outsiders to capture Cao Yi, just to provide valuable leads.
An accurate location lead was worth twenty Copper Marks.
"I'm with the Viper Gang."
"Summer Rhapsody" smiled, but Cao Yi discreetly reached into his pocket, gripping the "Thunderclap Blast."
"Don't worry."
"I wouldn't betray a friend for twenty Copper Marks."
After all, what they were planning was an eight-thousand Copper Marks big deal.
"Summer Rhapsody" wouldn't ruin an eight-thousand Copper Marks deal for a mere twenty Copper Marks.
"If there weren't any traitors, business wouldn't be possible."
Qin Feng gave Cao Yi a reassuring look.
Cao Yi raised an eyebrow and slowly withdrew his hand.
"To show my sincerity, I'll share the quest with you."
[Player Summer Rhapsody has shared the quest: Bootleg Liquor with you.]
[Quest: Bootleg Liquor]
[Chai Kun's gang from the Viper Gang is about to transport a valuable batch of bootleg liquor to Baiyang County to trade with the local gang "Xinyi Gang."
Knowing this information, perhaps you could do something.
Steal the Viper Gang's bootleg liquor, or be even bolder?
Take the Xinyi Gang's Copper Marks too!]
[Quest Reward: Basic Force Essence*50, Random Chest*1.]
[Do you accept the quest?]
Looking at the quest interface shared by "Summer Rhapsody," Cao Yi couldn't help but think, "Wow."