387: Chapter 387 There's such a reward?

Chen You watched Lin Miao lean against a pillar in front of the Supreme Tower, her face pale as she took deep breaths.

The movement style of this Big White Rabbit mount was indeed overbearing.

Although Lin Miao was a Cultivator at the First Layer of Qi Refining with physical fitness far exceeding ordinary people, she clearly still wasn't used to such a crude method of displacement.

Seeing her look slightly disheveled yet forcing herself to remain calm, Chen You fought back the urge to laugh out loud.

Recalling how he looked when he first entered the Source Realm, a strange sense of relief welled up in his heart.

From the moment he put on the bracelet and entered the Source Realm, he had always been alone.

Facing unknown death threats alone, navigating through crowds of alien players alone, and shouldering the banner of 'huaxia civilization' while spending money like water in the game alone.

Although he had the support of Director Li Guoan and the entire national think tank behind him, on this land of the Source Realm, he had always been fighting a solitary battle.

Now, he finally had a teammate.

"Are you okay?" Chen You walked over and patted Lin Miao on the back.

"I'm fine." Lin Miao waved her hand.

She stood up straight and adjusted her slightly messy ponytail. "The gravitational acceleration changed too quickly; my vestibular system needs time to adapt."

Chen You shook his head.

The thought process of this top student was indeed different from ordinary people.

Just as the two were about to step into the gates of the Supreme Tower, a sudden clatter of metal rang out.

A squad of fully armed NPC guards pushed through the crowd of spectating players and ran straight toward them.

The leading guard captain wore silver plate armor, with the city crest of Chuxin City emblazoned on his chest.

"Move aside! Everyone move aside!"

The guard captain ran in front of Chen You, skidded to a halt, and dropped to one knee.

"Respected Lord Chen You!" The guard captain gasped for air. "I have finally found you!"

The surrounding players watching the commotion instantly fell silent, their gazes darting back and forth between Chen You and the guard captain.

As the novice main city, Chuxin City's guards were usually very arrogant and tended to ignore players. When had anyone ever seen them show such great respect?

Chen You raised an eyebrow.

"Looking for me?"

"Yes!" The guard captain looked up, his tone respectful.

"The Lord City Lord learned of your arrival in Chuxin City and specially ordered us to come and welcome you."

"The Lord City Lord has prepared a banquet of the highest specifications at his residence and wishes to invite you for a discussion."

Chen You's heart stirred.

What did the City Lord of a novice main city want with him?

His current level had long since exceeded the limit of the Novice Village; logically speaking, he should have no intersection with Chuxin City.

Could it be because he had just dropped a hundred thousand gold coins to boost Lin Miao's ranking, triggering some hidden mechanism?

Or was it because of his [honorary city lord] title?

"Go back and tell your City Lord," Chen You said flatly, "I'm busy right now. I'll go later."

The guard captain was stunned.

In Chuxin City, the City Lord's invitation was an absolute command.

He clearly hadn't expected someone to refuse so bluntly, and with the reason simply being "busy right now."

"This... My Lord, the City Lord, he..."

Chen You ignored the NPC and turned to look at Lin Miao. "Let's go, let's head inside."

Lin Miao nodded and followed Chen You across the threshold of the Supreme Tower.

Inside and outside the doors were two completely different worlds.

The architectural style of Chuxin City leaned towards primitive and rugged, but the interior decoration of this Supreme Tower exuded a weirdly... pink vibe.

Pink carpets, pink crystal chandeliers, even the air was filled with a cloyingly sweet strawberry scent.

Lin Miao looked at this dreamlike scene, her eyes a bit dazed.

This was completely unrelated to the world filled with a killing atmosphere that she had imagined.

Behind the counter in the center of the hall stood an NPC dressed in a maid outfit.

The name was still "Xier."

She had two long white rabbit ears on her head that twitched slightly with her movements.

It was unclear if they were actually growing from her head or if it was some kind of eccentric hair accessory.

"Welcome to the Supreme Tower, I am happy to serve you." Xier gave a flawless professional smile, her voice sickeningly sweet.

Chen You walked to the counter, expressionless.

"You're happy too early." Chen You pointed at Lin Miao behind him. "It's not me doing business today, it's her."

Xier's gaze passed over Chen You and landed on Lin Miao.

Seeing Lin Miao's coarse cloth clothes, Xier's smile stiffened for a split second, but she quickly regained her professional poise.

"Understood. May I ask what business this lady needs to handle?"

"Open a supreme member account." Chen You's tone was casual, as if he were talking about buying a head of cabbage.

Lin Miao quickly stepped forward.

"Captain Chen, how do I open this membership?" she whispered.

"Just transfer the money over." Chen You turned back to Xier. "Don't just stand there, get to work."

"Ah? Oh, okay." Xier tapped her hand, and a confirmation prompt appeared in front of Lin Miao.

Lin Miao clicked confirm.

[System Prompt: You have successfully paid 1,000 gold coins and activated a supreme member account!]

A brilliant golden light descended from the sky, enveloping Lin Miao entirely.

Just then, Xier behind the counter suddenly widened her eyes, and those two rabbit ears shot straight up as if she had received a massive fright.

"Heavens!" Xier covered her mouth with both hands and let out a cry of surprise.

Chen You was startled by her reaction and subconsciously took half a step back, ready to draw the yuhuang sword at any moment.

"What's wrong? Not enough money?" Chen You frowned.

"N-no." Xier's voice was trembling with excitement.

"This lady... Lord Lin Miao, you are the first Adventurer to activate a supreme member account here since the Chuxin City Supreme Tower was established!"

Chen You was stunned.

Lin Miao was also stunned.

"Because Chuxin City is a novice reception city, even if previous Adventurers had the strength, they would only come into contact with the Supreme Tower's services after heading to higher-level main cities."

Xier explained rapidly, "You have broken Chuxin City's historical record!"

[Area Announcement: Congratulations to player 'Lin Miao' for becoming the first supreme member of Chuxin City! Divine colors descend, shining upon the new city!]

A massive golden banner unfurled once again over the skies of Chuxin City.

Xier carefully brought out a treasure chest emitting a seven-colored glow from under the counter and respectfully handed it to Lin Miao.

"To commend your generosity and strength, this is the 'Chuxin First Supreme Gift Pack' specially issued by the Supreme Tower. Please accept it."

Lin Miao looked at the radiant treasure chest before her, unable to process it for a moment.

She turned to look at Chen You, her eyes full of a plea for help.

Chen You looked at that seven-colored treasure chest, the corners of his mouth twitching wildly.

"This works too?" Chen You couldn't help but complain aloud. "When I opened my membership back then, why didn't I get this treatment?"

Xier gave an embarrassed smile and didn't explain.

"Captain Chen, this... can I take it?" Lin Miao hesitated.

She always felt there was no such thing as a free lunch.

"Take it! Why wouldn't you!" Chen You said through gritted teeth. "It's our money being spent, and a reward triggered by our own merit."

Only then did Lin Miao reach out and take the seven-colored treasure chest.

"Open it and see what good stuff is inside."

Chen You urged; he wanted to see just how biased this system could be.

Lin Miao nodded and lightly pressed her finger on the treasure chest's latch.

*Click.*

The lid of the treasure chest popped open, and a piercing golden light instantly filled the entire hall of the Supreme Tower.