Chapter 7

Just as the system's voice ended, Zhang Fang noticed a new box in the lower left corner of his vision, with the words "Chengdu Public Information Channel" written on it.

Zhang Fang reached out and tapped the box, and immediately a row of options appeared. The first item was the Chengdu Information Platform, followed by the Emei Mountain Information Platform, the Tang Sect Information Platform, and so on. However, they were all grayed out, and the system提示 indicated that the information channel would automatically switch platforms when the scene changed.

This thing was similar to the chat channels in regular games, and Zhang Fang quickly figured it out. However, he didn't know how much the pigeon order mentioned by the system would cost.

At that moment, a message appeared on the information channel, sent by Gao Siyue.

"Everyone, quickly complete the new player guide. After learning the internal martial arts, you can unlock the secondary attribute template, which will significantly enhance your attributes."

"This Gao Siyue is not simple," Zhang Fang remarked. This person was clearly trying to boost their popularity and likability. After all, in online games, this was also very important, especially in a large open-world game like this, where players might not be born in the same location. Having a certain level of popularity and likability in the early stages would make it easier to find help for tasks and to form alliances.

Jiang Liufeng and the others clearly received the message as well. Chen Hao said, "We really lost out. The secondary attribute template mentioned in the promotional materials is very important. Players who have unlocked it might be able to join the Zhenyuan Escort Agency without spending potential points."

Jiang Liufeng didn't argue this time, but his expression was grim. Fang Shihong said, "Let's wait and see. Soon, there will be players who have completed the new player guide, and we can ask them about the situation."

The three discussed for a while and then stood in place. Not long after, another message appeared on the information channel.

"The Northern Gangquan Sect, the Southern Zhenyuan Escort Agency, the Western Sword Casting Tower, and the Eastern Yanghou Manor are all recruiting. The central government office is also recruiting experts for the Six Fans Gate. Everyone interested should check it out quickly."

This message was also sent by Gao Siyue. It was unknown how this person obtained such accurate information about the major forces in Chengdu. Zhang Fang's eyes lit up when he heard about the Sword Casting Tower. This sect clearly specialized in blacksmithing, which was exactly what Zhang Fang was looking for.

After some consideration, Zhang Fang decided to leave the Zhenyuan Escort Agency and head to the Sword Casting Tower. However, another message appeared at that moment.

"Sister Siyue, do you know the differences between these martial forces?" This message was sent by a player named "Xia Rongjue," and this question was likely on many people's minds.

Zhang Fang paused when he saw this message. He also wanted to know the differences between these forces. He believed that if Gao Siyue knew this information, she would definitely share it, as it would be a great way to boost her popularity and likability.

Sure enough, not long after, Gao Siyue's message appeared.

"The Six Fans Gate has the best待遇, but it's definitely impossible to join now. The Yanghou Manor is similar to the Six Fans Gate, recruiting only experts. The other three forces have fewer requirements. Among them, the Gangquan Sect has stronger martial arts, the Sword Casting Tower can teach blacksmithing as a secondary profession, and the Zhenyuan Escort Agency has the most tasks and faster earning potential.

How you choose depends on your personal preferences. However, these are all minor martial forces. If you want to join a major sect in the future, you should choose carefully, as changing sects is very troublesome. Moreover, it's not easy to join these minor forces.

For the Gangquan Sect, even with the most suitable genius-type template, you need to invest nearly ten potential points to pass the entrance examination. The Sword Casting Tower's examination is not difficult, but it requires a calm and composed mindset. The Zhenyuan Escort Agency is relatively easier, but you still need to invest a significant number of potential points to pass the examination."

Zhang Fang's head ached when he read this information. He had already decided to go to the Sword Casting Tower, but the requirement of a calm and composed mindset eliminated this possibility.

Jiang Liufeng and the others also looked very grim, especially Fang Shihong, who had the genius-type template. He cursed, "What's going on? Does this mean that with our templates, we can't join any forces before unlocking the secondary attribute template?"

Jiang Liufeng nodded and said, "We made a mistake. This is really troublesome. I need to go to the Gangquan Sect and check it out. Gao Siyue said that with the secondary attribute template, the genius-type still needs nearly ten potential points to pass the entrance examination. I'll go try it out. If it doesn't work, I'll have to find another way."

Chen Hao said with a bitter expression, "We should have chosen to complete the new player guide. Greed is the downfall of man."

Jiang Liufeng, looking at Chen Hao, said impatiently, "There's no 'should have.' Now, we need to think of our own ways. I'll go to the Gangquan Sect first."

Jiang Liufeng then headed north, and after some thought, Chen Hao also left the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. Only Fang Shihong remained, unsure of where to go.

At this time, more and more people had completed the new player guide, and the information channel was becoming lively. Everyone was discussing various topics, such as attributes and sects.

Zhang Fang, lacking knowledge about the game, patiently read through these discussions and gained a lot of insights.

"Originally, the secondary attribute template includes attributes like strength, agility, constitution, and stamina, and it also grants potential points. The initial secondary attribute templates for different templates vary. Like the initial templates, those with higher attributes receive fewer potential points, while those with lower attributes receive more. However, in general, the more potential points you can control, the lower your total attributes will be.

It seems that the reason the waste template is so weak is that its secondary attributes are also extremely low. Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible for a genius-type character to reduce its health by half with a single punch. However, if you can unlock the secondary attribute template, you might gain a lot of potential points."

Through the information channel, Zhang Fang understood about 70-80% of the secondary attribute template. The discussion on the information channel became even more intense, and some people even began to reveal the approximate data required for the entrance examinations of the Gangquan Sect and the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, as these were the only two forces that could be joined at the moment.

"Haha, I joined the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. It's so cool. They directly gave me a low-grade human-level internal martial art. Once I master this internal martial art, I can obtain low-grade human-level martial arts techniques and lightness skills.

Hehe, I'll share the data required for the Zhenyuan Escort Agency's entrance examination. The first test is endurance, and 400 endurance is enough to pass. The second test is resistance to attacks. If your defense is low, you need about 700 health points to pass, but if your defense is high, around 500 health points will do. Passing these two tests means you are temporarily accepted. The senior disciples will teach you the internal martial art, and if you can master it within three days, you will be officially accepted into the Zhenyuan Escort Agency. If you can't master it within three days, the internal martial art will be taken back, and you will be expelled from the Zhenyuan Escort Agency.

I'll share one more tip. To pass the examination, you can directly increase your constitution. Constitution increases both endurance and health points and also improves resistance to toxins and bleeding. If you focus on increasing constitution, you can pass the examination by spending about 15 potential points.

How's that? Detailed enough, right? Thank me quickly, and when you join the Zhenyuan Escort Agency, don't forget to call me 'Senior Brother.'"

Zhang Fang read the message sent by a player named "Zuo Yuan" and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. This guy was really a bit too cocky. If you want to boost your popularity and likability, this isn't the way to do it.

Sure enough, a series of messages quickly appeared on the information channel.

"What are you so proud of? It's just a minor, trashy force. I wouldn't even want to join it."

"To join a trashy force, you need to spend 15 potential points to increase your secondary attributes. That's just ridiculous. Potential points are not easy to obtain, and you should use them to increase your bone density and insight. Otherwise, you won't be able to practice high-level martial arts in the future."

"Learn from Sister Siyue. She does good deeds quietly and doesn't ask for anything in return. You, on the other hand, are just a loudmouth. Elementary school student!"

These comments quickly drew a lot of responses, and many people started to criticize Zuo Yuan. Zhang Fang, reading these messages, felt a bit sorry for Zuo Yuan. He was clearly trying to do something good but ended up being criticized so harshly. What a waste.

When the information channel calmed down a bit, a new message appeared, immediately catching everyone's attention.

"Sister Siyue, have you joined a force?"

"No, I'm heading to Emei to check the entry requirements for the Emei Sect."

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