229: Chapter 229 Now it's even more conspicuous.

Looking at Chen You's message, which seemed like both a concern and a reminder.

In the party channel, those three big shots standing at the top of the world instantly fell silent.

The Path of the Monarch?

Their Three Great Guilds had assembled their top elites and spent countless resources, only to be beaten to death in this new dungeon.

Especially the Titan God Clan; they were almost developing psychological trauma from the third boss.

While they were lingering here with Chen You, their guilds' elite teams were still constantly grinding in the dungeon.

Thinking about it this way, their behavior was indeed a bit... neglecting their proper duties.

An awkward atmosphere permeated the party channel.

Wait, no!

Salos's cleverness suddenly kicked into gear.

[Salos]: Cough, Brother Chen is right to remind us. However... speaking of The Path of the Monarch, I happen to have a question I'd like to ask.

[Salos]: That damage reflection mechanism on the third boss is too disgusting, and the damage is ridiculously high; it's simply unplayable. I wonder how Brother Chen handled it back then?

Salos asked this question righteously, not treating himself as an outsider at all.

In his view, since Chen You was the first one to clear The Path of the Monarch, he must have a perfect strategy.

Now that everyone was in the same party, asking for a bit of strategy was perfectly reasonable.

And he wasn't the only one benefiting; the other two were watching as well—they should be thanking him instead!

Chen You looked at the message, his eyelid twitching.

How did I handle it?

I didn't fucking fight the third boss at all!

With just one sentence, "Sounds great," it sent me right through.

Can I even say that?

Would they believe it if I did?

They'd probably think I'm the system's own father.

I can't exactly tell them I cleared the stage by talking my way through, right?

Chen You's mind raced as his fingertips tapped on the virtual keyboard, quickly sending out a line of text.

[Chen You]: Oh, that boss.

[Chen You]: Just take it down before it activates the damage reflection, right?

The party channel fell into a deathly silence once again.

A long time passed.

[Salos]: ...

Salos stared at that line of text on the screen, reading it three times to make sure he hadn't misread it.

Take it down before it activates the damage reflection?

Is that even humanly possible?

That boss's health is as thick as a city wall and its defense is outrageously high, and you're saying to burst it down before it uses a skill?

It sounded exactly like saying, "As long as you kill the enemy before they fire, you won't get shot."

The logic was there, but it simply wasn't something a normal person could achieve!

Salos felt his intelligence was being insulted, yet he couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Because logically speaking, that truly was the "optimal solution."

He could only squeeze out a string of ellipses to express his indescribably complex feelings.

Arrow of the Moon watched the conversation in the party, her mind clear as day.

She could see it.

Chen You found them annoying.

Since the party formed, these people had been constantly testing and prying, both overtly and covertly.

To be fair, if it were her, she probably would have lost her temper long ago.

The fact that Chen You took them through a dungeon and patiently answered questions was already giving them immense face.

As an ally and the contact person for this meeting, she couldn't let him feel any more displeased.

She should consider things from his perspective more.

Thinking of this, Arrow of the Moon spoke up proactively.

[Arrow of the Moon]: There are indeed some matters to handle in the guild, so I won't disturb Guild Leader Chen further. Let's get in touch next time you're 'starting a run.'

Her words were extremely tactful, giving herself a way out while also giving Chen You space.

Salos and Oro weren't fools either; seeing Arrow of the Moon say this, they immediately caught on.

If they kept pestering, and by any chance annoyed this 'Child of Destiny,' they might not even get a spot in the party later, let alone Mythic blueprints.

That would be a huge loss.

[Oro]: Ah, right, my side is also pressing me. You go ahead and get busy, Your Excellency; contact us whenever you're ready.

[Salos]: Me too... next time for sure!

The three of them left the party one after another.

Looking at the suddenly empty party list, Chen You let out a long sigh of relief.

As expected, the girl is a bit more 'considerate,' and the two meatheads are sensible enough.

In that case...

He rubbed his hands together, his energy suddenly surging.

Time to get down to business!

The event dungeon has a specific stamina limit—initially 60 points, recovering one point every six minutes—he couldn't waste it!

With any luck, he could gather a full set of Mythic equipment exclusive to Cultivators today!

However, if he just went over like this and happened to be seen by the Three Great Guilds' people going for the lottery without them, it would be somewhat awkward.

He had to disguise himself.

Chen You opened the Anniversary exclusive mall, scanning the dazzling array of costumes and mounts.

Those cool Rare and Legendary costumes cost thousands or even tens of thousands of gold coins; buying them would certainly be flashy.

But they didn't have any actual stat bonuses, so he didn't intend to buy them at all.

Given the current situation, it wasn't appropriate either.

He needed to be low-key.

He quickly filtered the prices, sorting from low to high.

Soon, the two cheapest event-limited items appeared before his eyes.

[Costume: Happy Chicken Farmer Set]: Price: 10 Gold. Put it on, and you'll be the coolest guy in the whole chicken farm!

[Mount: Little Yellow Chicken Run]: Price: 10 Gold. A chick that hasn't grown up yet; its butt wiggles as it runs, very cute.

This is it!

Chen You clicked purchase without hesitation.

In his view, with such cheap items and a low barrier to entry, many people would buy them, so he wouldn't be conspicuous at all if he blended in.

As for his ID?

The event plaza was crowded with people, and all players' IDs overlapped into a mass of pixelated blur; who could see who?

As long as no one was deliberately staring at him, they shouldn't find out.

I really am a little genius.

Chen You nodded inwardly at his perfect plan.

He skillfully changed into the new costume and summoned his new mount.

In the next second, his character's image underwent a world-shaking change.

A man wearing black-and-white striped overalls with a classic middle-parted hairstyle was seen riding a panicked little yellow chicken.

The little yellow chicken was so crushed by his large frame it was almost invisible; only two thin legs could be seen scurrying rapidly on the ground.

The scene exuded an indescribable sense of hilarity and absurdity.

Chen You glanced at his new look with satisfaction and used a recall talisman.

However, the scene he anticipated of quietly blending into the crowd did not happen.

When the uniquely styled "Chicken Farmer" appeared in the plaza, the noisy crowd around him fell silent for a moment.

Immediately following that.

"Holy crap! What the hell is that thing?!"

A warrior was so shocked his axe dropped to the ground.

"Is... is this this year's new costume? How much did the designer drink?"

"Look at that mount! My god, that chick's eyes look so despairing, just like me at work."

"This taste is too unique! It's simply a landslide in the fashion world!"

"A big shot! Definitely a big shot! Only a true powerhouse would dare to challenge a look that breaks the limits of normal aesthetic standards!"

Countless players stopped their tasks and pointed at Chen You.

Fortunately, Chen You's speed was not slow, and with the roadside stalls, buildings, and other players blocking the view, no one saw his ID clearly.

Riding the little yellow chicken, Chen You felt the gazes of awe, curiosity, and shock coming from all directions, and he went numb.

The script... doesn't seem to be written this way?

Wasn't I supposed to blend into the crowd and be just another face?

Why do I feel even more conspicuous than before?!