53: Preparation before entering the Seven Stars Mausoleum

“You’re here, what would you like to eat today?”

Lin Tianhao greeted Li Si from afar.

“……”

Li Si was surprised.

He guessed that Lin Tianhao’s small restaurant probably had no customers today.

Otherwise, Lin Tianhao would be busy greeting customers and wouldn't have time to welcome him.

“Good evening, Uncle Lin,” Li Si responded with a smile.

“What do you want to eat? Today, this great chef will personally show off his skills,” Lin Tianhao said with a beaming smile, rolling up his sleeves.

Li Si quickly reeled off a few dish names, then asked with a grin, “Uncle Lin, why are you so free today? You’re cooking yourself, or… did Master Liu skip work today?”

“Uh…”

Lin Tianhao paused, scratched his head, and said, “Master Liu quit. He said he’s been a chef for over 30 years and is really tired of it. Now that All Heavens Game is popular and there’s a government decree, he’s gone to be a professional player, shouting that he wants to become a Super Player!”

“…Super Player?”

Li Si widened his eyes, scratching the tip of his nose.

“Yeah, that’s what Master Liu said anyway. Hey Li Si, you’re also playing All Heavens Game, do you know about Super Players?” Lin Tianhao asked enthusiastically.

“Uh… I know a little.”

“That’s great, come to the back kitchen quickly. While I’m cooking, tell me about the magic of Super Players, how they can achieve a net worth of trillions,” Lin Tianhao’s tone was filled with curiosity and anticipation.

A day ago, Li Si wouldn't have believed it, but it had come true.

However, Li Si hadn't thought about joining any super corporation; he just wanted to be splendid on his own. And even if he were to consider it, he would only consider Xia Country's military.

The reason was simple—

Xia Country’s military was powerful enough.

“Hey, Li Si, what are you spacing out for? So focused. Come over and tell me about Super Players, tell me everything you know,” Lin Tianhao’s loud voice echoed in the back kitchen.

“Coming!”

“Uncle Lin, to fully understand Super Players, you must first know All Heavens Know-It-All. Because the meaning of Super Player was proposed by Bai Xiaosheng.”

“……”

Li Si leaned against the back kitchen door, speaking eloquently.

Like a patient teacher, guiding new students, tirelessly imparting all his knowledge.

However, Li Si also held back some information, for instance, he didn't tell Lin Tianhao that he was the Super Player Lawless Madman.

A sumptuous late-night meal.

Li Si and Lin Tianhao sat opposite each other, raising their wine glasses for a small drink.

The bright moon shone in the sky, and the atmosphere was just right.

Lin Tianhao said with a helpless expression, “My dear Li Si, you don’t know, since All Heavens Game appeared, my restaurant has become increasingly difficult. Plus, with those government decrees, I’ve been thinking of closing the restaurant.”

“…No need to close it.”

Li Si pondered for a moment, then said word by word, “You can play All Heavens Game, be a leisurely life player. For a side profession, choose chef. If customers come to the shop, you can go offline to serve them. If there are no customers in the shop, you can look for business in the game.”

“Eh?!”

Lin Tianhao was stunned and only came back to his senses after a long while: “That’s a really good idea. With this one chef, two uses, maybe I can really make a name for myself. Promoting in the game can also drive business in reality. Hehe, maybe my little restaurant… can even become an internet-famous check-in spot!”

“Exactly.”

Li Si stood up and bid farewell to Lin Tianhao.

After a pound of white wine, he didn't feel dizzy at all. He knew this was the effect of All Heavens Game strengthening his body. What was a little alcohol when he could smash steel plates with one punch?

Watching Li Si’s figure fade into the distance, Lin Tianhao slapped the table with a “bang”: “Oh, as you get old, your memory just isn’t what it used to be. I wanted to ask for Li Si’s ID just now, but I forgot it at the last minute. Oh well, I’ll ask next time.”

……

“Beep!”

“Lawless Madman, welcome back to All Heavens Game.”

Light and shadow flickered.

Li Si returned to Divine Smith Valley.

Even though it was late at night, he still didn't feel sleepy. After his body was strengthened, he probably wouldn't feel tired even if he stayed awake for three days and three nights straight.

“Time to continue with the mission.”

Great Teleportation Technique shone, and Li Si was back in Mingyue Village in a blink of an eye. He randomly grabbed an NPC, his high Charm value took effect, the NPC’s favorability instantly skyrocketed, and a hidden quest was easily obtained.

“Lizard Skull of Black Flame Valley (3 Stars)”

It’s alright.

Just an ordinary hidden quest.

“Great Teleportation Technique!”

Time flew by like a white colt passing a crevice, the moon, like a maiden, slowly set in the west. The sun, full of vigor, rose from the east, then slowly moved to the south.

“Beep!”

“Congratulations on completing the hidden quest – Snake Slough in the Snake Cave (3 Stars).”

“Congratulations on receiving: 100,000 experience points.”

“Congratulations on receiving: Skill Book – One-Handed Weapon Mastery (Blue).”

“….Enough!!”

With 30 hidden quests completed, the heavy stone in Li Si’s heart finally fell.

Although the rewards were all trash…

The title, however, should be here, right?

With expectant eyes, the system prompt unfolded—

“Beep!”

“Congratulations on completing 30 consecutive hidden quests, triggering a hidden condition, and receiving a hidden reward: Title – Honorary Villager of Novice Village.”

“OK, finally got it.”

Li Si quickly opened the title bar.

He saw several new lines of text appearing below “End of Main Quest”.

They were entirely carved from azure blue strokes.

“Honorary Villager of Novice Village”

Type: Permanent Title

Effect: A grateful heart, a thankful feeling. Within Novice Village, your status has reached its peak. You have a higher chance of triggering hidden quests, and your maximum HP +5%.

Hidden Effect: You can travel to and from the barrier of Novice Village at any time.

Description: Obtained by players who have completed 30 consecutive hidden quests within Novice Village.

“…Beautiful.”

Li Si looked up at the sky.

The dazzling sun, the azure sky, the white clouds.

At this moment, nothing had seemingly happened, but he just felt the burden on his shoulders lighten. The Sword of Damocles had disappeared.

“Next…”

Is to enter Seven Stars Mausoleum, then proceed to Luanxing City.

Thinking like this…

Li Si opened his attribute panel—

ID: Lawless Madman.

Level: 1 (26 million / 100).

Profession: Great Wilderness Archer – First Turn (Mythical)

Sub-profession: Blazing Sky Craftsman – Lv2 (Mythical)

Hidden Attributes: Luck 20, Comprehension 30, Charm 25

Health: 16746, Recovery: 60/s

Mana: 8023, Recovery: 45/s

Attack: 244

Armor: 15 (Physical damage taken reduced by 13%)

Attack Speed: 3.04

Movement Speed: 42.5

Attack Range: 110m

Physical Critical Chance: 16%

Critical Damage: 205%

Armor Penetration: 10%

All Damage Reduction: 4%.

Physical Damage Reduction:

--Physical damage below 10,000 points reduced by 5%.

--Physical damage below 6,000 points reduced by 30%.

--Physical damage below 3,000 points reduced by 70%.

--Physical damage below 1,000 points reduced by 100%.

Magic Damage Reduction:

--Physical damage below 10,000 points reduced by 6%.

--Magic damage below 6,000 points reduced by 30%.

--Magic damage below 3,000 points reduced by 70%.

--Magic damage below 1,000 points reduced by 100%.

Abnormal Damage Reduction:

--Burn damage below 60 points reduced by 100%.

--Poison damage below 30 points reduced by 100%.

--Bleed damage below 10 points reduced by 100%.

Crowd Control Immunity:

--Paralysis effects below Level 2 immune by 100%.

--Fear effects below Level 1 immune by 100%.

Talents: Limiter, Life Spirits Punishment, Great Wilderness Divine Power.

Titles: End of Main Quest, Honorary Villager of Novice Village

Skill Slots 7/7: Great Teleportation Technique max – Special, Flash max – Gold, Phantom Sword Dance max – Gold, Sky-Piercing Blade Draw max – Gold, Mana Conversion Lv7 – Gold, Breaking the Limit - Weapon Lv5 – Gold, Ghostly Swift Steps max – Purple

Class Skills: Wilderness Arrow - Body max – Mythical, Desolate Arrow - No Edge max – Mythical

Sub-Class Skills: Heavenly Fire Lv2 – Mythical, Forging Lv2 – Mythical

Equipment: Great Wilderness Sun-Shooting Bow Lv1 – Gold, mingyue garment Lv1 – Purple, Mingyue Pants Lv1 – Purple, Mingyue Boots Lv1 – Purple, Super Backpack Expansion Lv1 – Gold

Special Equipment: gale sword embryo, divine smith token

……

“NB.”

No need to think much.

Such an attribute panel was, of course, extremely overpowered.

Especially the hidden attributes, which were incredibly high.

30 points of Comprehension, 20 points of Luck, 25 points of Charm.

Only Li Si himself knew; if he were to tell other players, they wouldn’t believe him unless he showed them.

“26 million experience points.”

The rewards from 30 hidden quests, plus the kills during the quest process, over 20 million experience points was not strange.

Li Si looked at the skill bar and selected Mana Conversion.

“Beep!”

“Consuming 24 million experience points and 24 skill upgrade stones (Gold), the skill – Mana Conversion has been upgraded to max.”

Golden light shimmered.

Li Si’s experience bar still had 2 million experience points left.

“Mana Conversion max”

Quality: Gold

Passive: Mana Limit can be converted into base HP. For every 1 point of Mana Limit, you gain 0.7 → 1 point of base HP.

The attribute, as expected, increased to 1:1.

“Boom!”

Azure blue radiance flickered.

It transformed into crimson blood qi fluctuations within Li Si’s body.

“Max HP: 16746 → 19610”

His maximum HP directly surged by over 2800 points.

“It’s stable.”

This kind of HP limit was absolutely explosive.

His confidence in Seven Stars Mausoleum increased significantly; with over nineteen thousand HP, he wouldn't be instantly killed by one hit, right?

Subsequently…

Li Si checked his equipment bar; his weapons and armor were full, but his accessory slots were empty.

Players could wear rings, necklaces, and bracelets, a total of three regular accessories.

He didn't have any at the moment.

“I’ll forge a few.”

He made this decision.

After all, his auxiliary profession was Blacksmith, and he had access to the abundant forging materials in Divine Smith Valley, so if he lacked equipment, he would certainly craft it himself.

“Buzz!”

The divine smith token glowed.

Li Si's figure appeared before the mountain of forging materials.