Chapter 7

For the current Zhao Nan, it was as if he had participated in the game's beta test and was now re-entering the game with a wealth of strategies. As long as the beta testers weren't too unlucky and planned their early-level upgrades, they generally wouldn't fare too poorly.

Long before the first update began, Zhao Nan had already started planning his future development path. In this life, he possessed an extremely high initial mental attribute and chose the Mage class without hesitation. Moreover, he had the Double Card, a heaven-defying item, which he needed to utilize to the fullest.

Before his rebirth, during the three years of gameplay, many secrets of the early game had already been revealed, including the descriptions of many hidden classes.

It's worth noting that in "Global Monsters OL," besides the initial login class, there were many hidden classes. These hidden classes were divided into ordinary hidden classes, special hidden classes, and unique special hidden classes.

Those fortunate enough to become unique special hidden class members were all super-strong players ranked in the top 100 globally. Those who managed to become special hidden class members could at least make it into the top 500 globally.

Zhao Nan knew some of the quest routes for special hidden classes, but if he was going to do it, he wanted to do it to the best of his ability.

"Duan Tianlang... I hope you didn't lie..."

With a sense of unease, Zhao Nan wandered through the city for several hours and finally found a very inconspicuous weapon shop.

This was the final step to obtain that quest: proposing to the weapon shop owner's daughter...

Duan Tianlang was once a super-strong player ranked in the top 50 globally. Once, after drinking, he revealed the secret of his strength. This also finally made players understand why he had an NPC wife.

Of course, Duan Tianlang was always unwilling to expose his wife to the public. Some speculated that his NPC wife might be very ugly.

For this claim, Duan Tianlang always remained silent, as if it were an extremely taboo matter.

But as a top 50 super-strong player, no one dared to mock him openly, only in private.

Returning to his thoughts, the old pine door creaked open. Zhao Nan steeled himself and walked in. After spending several hours to reach this point, he couldn't turn back now, even if he was already behind.

Even if she was really ugly, he could always go to the Forest of Elves and find the legendary Face-Changing Spring once he became powerful enough.

"What do you want?"

In front of Zhao Nan stood a terrifying-looking middle-aged human. The weapon shop owner unexpectedly had a very scary appearance.

Zhao Nan's heart sank instantly, thinking that the daughter of such a man couldn't be very attractive...

Well, a son doesn't despise his mother's ugliness, and a husband doesn't despise his wife's plainness. Those who aim for great achievements don't get bogged down by trivial matters!

"Hello, are you Mr. Haidian?"

"I am, but I don't know you." Haidian's face instantly showed a wary look. "What do you want from me?"

"I want... I want to propose to Mr. Haidian's daughter!"

Although it was just a quest and he had already planned to give up some things, saying these words made Zhao Nan feel a bit too eager for quick success.

But the words were out, and there was no turning back. He had to see it through.

Haidian's eyebrows raised, and he suddenly laughed loudly. "Propose? Have you even seen my daughter? Do you know her?"

Zhao Nan shook his head, indicating no.

"Please leave, young man." Haidian immediately issued an eviction order.

"Please wait, I'm sincere." Zhao Nan steeled himself and said.

"Sincere?" Haidian sneered, seemingly indifferent. "Then go and gather a Moonflower for me to see your sincerity."

"System: Do you accept Haidian's trial quest to gather a Moonflower?"

"Accept!"

Leaving the weapon shop, Zhao Nan let out a sigh. Regardless of whether he would regret it later, he had at least taken the first step.

Shaking his head, he quietly slipped into the city.

The time in "Global Monsters OL" was almost synchronized with Earth's rotation. After the first update, the area where Zhao Nan was located was in the twilight, and it was now around 10:30 PM.

There were still many players wandering around the streets.

Seeing those players asking around and talking to NPCs, Zhao Nan couldn't help but feel a bit self-deprecating, remembering that he used to be like that.

Zhao Nan gave himself a pep talk and began planning how to complete the quest at hand.

Because he had earned 5 silver coins from killing monsters before the update, Zhao Nan could gather some supplies.

"Spending 1 silver coin, obtained 5 Small Mana Potions."

"Spending 1 silver coin, obtained 5 Elf Cookies."

"Spending 1 silver coin, obtained 1 Dongyuan City Suburbs Map."

At the exit of Dongyuan City, an electronic voice sounded: "Monster attack power increases by 20% at night. Player Zhao Nan, do you confirm leaving the city?"

"Confirm."

"Enjoy your game!"

The city gate creaked open, and Zhao Nan took a deep breath before stepping out.

"Is that guy crazy? Leaving the city now! Doesn't he know that if his health is depleted, he will really die?"

"Why care so much? Take care of yourself first! Maybe he's read too many web novels and thinks this will lead to a great encounter!"

"You're right. I've heard many people go solo to farm monsters and even challenge bosses, only to be killed directly! That's scary!"

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Outside the suburbs of Dongyuan City, everything had completely changed. The road had turned into a yellow dirt path, and the nearby lampposts had become large trees. The area within 500 meters outside the city walls was still considered a safe zone.

On the road ahead, every so often, a basketball-sized glowing orb would float in the air, emitting a faint light to serve as a night light. However, the scene still appeared quite blurry. At night, the attack power of monsters increased, so many players chose to return to the safe zone.

However, killing monsters at night also provided a 20% experience bonus. In his previous life, those super-strong players were all night farming fanatics.

But in the current situation, those who still dared to farm monsters at night were the ones who truly understood why they became super-strong players.

Courage and confidence.

"First, go to the place where zombie dogs appear. If I'm lucky, I can complete a few zombie dog quests before dawn, then move on to walking zombies, followed by rabid rabbits, then gather the Moonflower, then kill the Chirping Cats, and finally return to the city!"

After checking the suburbs map, Zhao Nan tore open an Elf Cookie, which would keep him from feeling hungry for the next day.

Chewing on the tasteless Elf Cookie, Zhao Nan quickly left the safe zone and headed towards the monster area...

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PS: Since this is a real game world, there is no option to log out and rest. However, players do experience hunger. Once the hunger indicator drops, it will affect the player's attack power, stamina, judgment, and reaction speed.