Healing to Kill

Two videos were split into two parts and posted on various platforms.

"Holy crap! After evolving, the King of Firestone wiped the screen with just one skill!"

"Those big guilds are in trouble, it's so satisfying to watch, haha!"

"There's a second part! The King of Firestone was taken down by a three-man team!?"

"Is the second part real? Could it be edited?"

"Considering it's the National Server's Number One Knight, I believe it."

"It must be real, but without the actual footage of the kill, it's hard to say how they did it."

Under the video, countless comments flooded in.

Some debated its authenticity, some discussed the skill involved, and professional gaming teams analyzed how it was done.

However, the majority were just casual viewers enjoying the spectacle:

"Oh my god, the National Server's Number One Knight is a stunning beauty, Qing Ying looks amazing!"

"I think I'm in love. From today on, I'm a die-hard fan of Qing Ying!"

"That priest is so handsome too... I'm dead! I want to be the staff in his hand, being played with!"

"Hey, you upstairs, put some clothes on!"

"Am I the only one who likes that girl named Tao Xiaoyao? Even though her bangs cover half her face, she looks like my first love!"

...

Online discussions were ablaze.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen, the instigator, was completely unaware of all this as he was still on his way back to the main city.

Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao also had no idea that they had become internet celebrities overnight, with fan clubs even forming.

Soon after, the three of them arrived at the north gate of Giant Deer City.

From the gate's teleportation array, they were directly transported to the central plaza of the main city.

Then they headed towards the main city's mansion.

After just a few steps, Jiang Chen noticed that quite a few people in the plaza were secretly eyeing them.

"Quick, tell the boss, the first kill team is in the central plaza!" someone quickly shouted.

Jiang Chen ignored them and led Tao Xiaoyao and Qing Ying to the mansion's entrance.

By this time, a large crowd had already gathered behind them.

"Stop!"

A shout suddenly rang out.

Jiang Chen turned to see a warrior wielding a giant sword staring intently at them from the front of the crowd.

His ID was "Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama."

"Heavenly Guild..."

Jiang Chen murmured, his face calm as he asked, "What's the matter?"

"Finally found you guys!"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama's gaze swept over Jiang Chen and his companions, lingering on Qing Ying for a few moments before he said in a deep voice, "Are you the National Server's Number One Knight?"

Huh?

Qing Ying, seeing the other party staring at her, asked in confusion, "Are you talking to me?"

"Who else?"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama's mood was foul. They had just been wiped out and sent back to the main city's respawn point, with all their attributes reduced by 1.

Even their limited-time quest couldn't be continued due to lack of time, forcing them to submit it early with greatly reduced rewards.

Their losses were immense.

Now, encountering Jiang Chen and his team, his expression turned even darker.

"How would I know who you're talking about? I'm not the National Server's Number One Knight."

Qing Ying pursed her lips. The other party's demeanor was really annoying, as if she owed him money.

"Are you messing with me?"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama's face grew even darker.

He didn't know that Qing Ying herself was unaware of the "National Server's Number One Knight" title.

To him, it seemed like she was deliberately mocking him.

"Who's messing with you? Do I know you? You look so unlucky!"

Although Qing Ying was very obedient in front of Jiang Chen, she actually had quite a temper and immediately retorted.

Moreover, this was an absolute safe zone, so the other party couldn't do anything to her.

"Heh!"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama sneered, saying harshly, "I don't care how capable you are, if you dare step out of the safe zone, I'll kill you back to the respawn point!"

"Seriously, what brand of trash bag are you? How can you hold so much crap?"

Qing Ying wasn't intimidated by his threat at all.

At least verbally, she wouldn't back down.

"Very well!"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama suppressed his anger and said slowly, "I hope your skills match your mouth when the time comes."

Just then.

A white-haired mage named "All Laws Return to One" walked over in a panic and privately messaged, "Guild Master, they, they killed the King of Firestone!"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama was stunned: "Who? Who killed the King of Firestone?"

All Laws Return to One glanced at Jiang Chen's team: "This knight's team."

"Are you kidding me? Who told you that?"

Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama frowned.

All Laws Return to One: "It's all over the major platforms... there's even videos."

Upon hearing this, Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama's expression turned uncertain. They had been in the game the whole time and had no idea about this.

"I'll go check it out!"

With that, Blade-Raising Slayer of Yama half-logged out to browse the online information.

Leaving the members of the Heavenly Guild standing there, looking at each other in confusion, not knowing what had happened.

"We're going to submit the quest."

Jiang Chen glanced at the dazed crowd and turned to enter the main city's mansion.

"Okay."

Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao quickly followed.

Soon, the three of them arrived at the fifth floor of the mansion, in front of a large door.

This was the Lord's room.

After issuing the quest, the Lord had returned to the mansion.

At this moment, the door was wide open.

Jiang Chen walked in.

At the end of the room was a long wooden table.

Sitting at the table was a middle-aged man, the Lord of Giant Deer City, Lu Sili.

Jiang Chen walked straight up and said bluntly, "Lord Lu, I'm here to submit the quest."

"It's you? Looks like the quest went well."

Lu Sili smiled and said, "Come, let me see how many Hearts of Firestone you've collected."

Immediately, Jiang Chen handed over the Heart of Firestone from his backpack.

"This is..."

Lu Sili's eyes widened in disbelief: "The Heart of Firestone?!"

"How is this possible... how did you get it?"