Chapter 66: Water Mansion

The words “Water Mansion” kept spinning in Ye Rong’s mind. They just wouldn’t go away.

Claiming a Water Mansion could serve as a cornerstone for ambitious individuals. Once a faction was established, it would give them a significant head start over others.

For those who preferred a carefree lifestyle, focused on entertainment and gaming, or were short on money, selling it off for real cash was an option. Those who weren’t in need of money could use it as their personal getaway villa. It would be a unique and enjoyable experience.

Ye Rong couldn’t accurately assess the specific value of a Water Mansion. The worth of an Immortal Manor varied based on many factors like its geographical location, the completeness of its internal structures, and the rank of its Restrictions. However, he thought that even the worst Water Mansion would command an extremely high price from a guild.

The surge of players into Far Shore was clearly unstoppable. Many guilds were withdrawing their elite members from other games. They were entering Far Shore on a large scale.

This movement, in turn, attracted a huge number of regular players. These players followed the guilds, switching their allegiance and embracing Far Shore.

Ye Rong only knew that Far Shore had already surpassed a hundred million registered users. The average number of concurrent online users was very high. This showed the players’ loyalty to this game. They were willing to spend a lot of time in it.

The biggest publicly known transaction was two days ago. A Fifth-Rank Magical Treasure sold for eighty-five thousand RMB.

This was because the seller was in a hurry to sell. If they had waited longer, the price would definitely have been higher.

The value of an Immortal Manor was obviously far greater than a Fifth-Rank Magical Treasure. Especially for large guilds, the strategic importance of the two wasn’t even on the same level.

Ye Rong thought for a long time. He then rose using Sword Flight. It would be good to meet him. Ethereal Green Robe had invited him to meet at Taibai Tower in Chengdu City. He said he would be at the restaurant all night. If Ye Rong was interested, he could go see him anytime.

Taibai Tower, third floor.

Ye Rong sent a message over. Ethereal Green Robe soon came out and found Ye Rong. He welcomed him inside.

He still looked the same as he did back in the Starter Village. He wore a green robe. His expression was always faint, but it didn’t make you feel he was keeping you at a distance.

Besides Ethereal Green Robe, there were other players in the private room. This was also within Ye Rong’s expectations. Exploring a Water Mansion was a major undertaking. It couldn’t be accomplished by just one or two skilled players.

“Everyone, this is Yijian Kurong. A Formal Disciple of Qingcheng. His strength is impressive. His master is the Demon-Subduing True Lord Jiang Shu.”

Most of the people at the table merely gave a slight nod. They were all unimpressed. Some with friendlier attitudes stood up and greeted him. However, when they heard Ye Rong’s master was the Demon-Subduing True Lord Jiang Shu, several of them showed a change in expression. They looked him over carefully.

The status of a Qingcheng Sect Leader’s disciple still drew some attention and respect.

Ethereal Green Robe introduced everyone one by one. This time, it was Ye Rong’s turn to be shocked. The master-disciple relationships of several people present were no less impressive than his own. The breadth of Ethereal Green Robe’s connections was truly astonishing.

The guy with a lecherous smile and a slightly chubby build was called Shinai Zuigao. He inherited the legacy of Wufu Xianzi Sun Xun. He could be considered part of the Qingcheng line. That Wufu Xianzi was the wife of the previous generation Qingcheng ancestor, Blissful Child. If they were to really talk about seniority, Ye Rong would be a generation lower than this fat guy.

The one holding a wine cup, drinking heavily, and completely ignoring Ye Rong’s entrance was Pudu Taoist. He was a Registered Disciple of Mt. Huang’s Master Canxia. He belonged to the Emei line.

Changkong Wuhen, a Qingcheng Registered Disciple, was the one with the friendliest attitude towards Ye Rong. He stood up and greeted him.

“This is Lingding Yang, a Kunlun Registered Disciple. During the Closed Beta, he was the chief disciple of the Master of Heavenly Pool from Mount Cloud-Scraping in the Changbai Mountains.”

Lingding Yang looked up at the sky and gave a light snort. He didn’t even bother to look at Ye Rong properly.

“Hmph, acting all high and mighty. He was the Master of Heavenly Pool’s disciple in the Closed Beta. Now he’s just an ordinary Registered Disciple.”

Ye Rong silently complained in his heart. He thoroughly looked down on this Kunlun disciple who acted so arrogantly.

“Alright, Green Robe, since everyone is here now, can you finally get down to business? You used the name ‘Water Mansion’ to get all of us here. Don’t let everyone down.”

Changkong Wuhen was the first to lose patience. As soon as Ye Rong sat down, he spoke urgently.

“That’s right, my time is very precious. I still have several Sect Missions pending. If this is just the beginning of a quest clue or an ordinary Water Mansion, don’t waste my time.”

Lingding Yang’s appearance was fairly decent. But when he spoke, the corners of his eyes always curled up unconsciously. It was very annoying.

Show-off, keep showing off!

After Lingding Yang said this, not only Ye Rong but even Changkong Wuhen and Shinai Zuigao looked at him with a trace of disdain.

He was just a Kunlun Registered Disciple. Yet he spoke so arrogantly. He didn’t even value an ordinary Water Mansion. Those who didn’t know might think he had apprenticed under some incredible master, a Mythical Rank super huge and enormous NPC.

“Everyone, please calm down. I will explain in detail right away.”

Ethereal Green Robe pushed aside a few dishes and wine cups on the table. He spread out a Brocade Map. On it were several winding, forked waterways and the surrounding area.

“Dujiangyan Waters map?”

As a Qingcheng player, Ye Rong already had a rough understanding of the terrain in the Sichuan region. He recognized it at a glance.

There was no System map in Far Shore. You could only get special regional map items from doing quests. Or, if a player chose the Weaver profession and leveled it up, they could draw maps.

The Brocade Map that Ethereal Green Robe took out was detailed and meticulous. Although it only covered an area near the Dujiangyan Waters, it marked every stream and every mountain peak. It even indicated what Level monsters spawned there. It was clearly a high-quality item.

Such a detailed map was quite a rarity. It was very useful for players intending to grind levels or set down roots here.

“Exactly, good eye, Brother Yijian. This Brocade Map was obtained after I accepted the quest. The Water Mansion I mentioned is probably around this location.”

Ethereal Green Robe pointed. The direction was roughly downstream in the Dujiangyan Waters, near the Tuo River. He drew a small circle and tapped it firmly.

“The quest is to explore the Water Mansion. After finding it, I need to move the remains of the Rogue Cultivator I discovered inside. That Water Mansion would naturally be the reward for this quest. I invited all of you, each one a notable expert in the current game. With the six of us working together, we might just be able to find this Water Mansion.”

“Green Robe, stop with the sweet talk first. Tell us what’s in it for us. You have the quest. We help you find the Water Mansion. What benefits do we get? We’re not doing this for free, are we?”

Shinai Zuigao asked with a smile, but he showed no intention of being polite or yielding. His question went straight to the core issue.

There was only one Water Mansion. There were six people present. Even if they put in the effort, how to distribute the reward in the end was a big problem.