"What mount?"
Lin Zhao, Chen Xue, and Luo Man said almost simultaneously.
"Open your eyes and look!"
Ding Chi gathered his breath, let out a low roar, and shared a mount illustration into the team channel. It was a wolf with mixed fur, not appearing to be of high grade, but for an early-game mount, it was quite good—
[Hungry Grey Wolf] (Silver-Grade Mount)
Strength: +25
Stamina: +22
Attack Boost: +30%
Defense Boost: +35%
Movement Speed Boost: +75%
Max HP Boost: +2000
Special Effect: Rider's attack range +1
Skill: Hunt, randomly locks onto an enemy target when in combat, dealing an additional 20% damage when attacking it
Mount Tenacity: +40%
Description: The Hungry Grey Wolf, much tamer after being tamed as a mount, but its wild nature remains.
Required Level: 50
...
Chen Xue and Luo Man fell silent.
Lin Zhao, however, frowned, "Although it's just a level 50 Silver mount, its attributes seem good. It has bonuses to attack, defense, and movement speed, and it also adds 2000 to max HP. Coupled with the +1 attack range and the Hunt effect, I feel it can at least increase your combat power by 30%, no exaggeration."
"Exactly..."
Ding Chi laughed heartily, "Once the mount system is open, it's a collective enhancement for heavy-armor players!"
Zhang Jun said, "Where did you get this wolf cub? Do you have any more? Bring me along!"
Ding Chi immediately sent the coordinates to the party, and Zhang Jun headed over.
Chen Xue and Luo Man went off to find their own preferred mounts. No rush, there's only one temporary mount slot. When choosing a mount, one must be careful, as releasing a previous mount costs gold. At this stage, gold is the universal currency, and no one is willing to spend it carelessly.
Around 2 PM, Luo Man also tamed a mount, a black wild horse. It was a level 50 Silver mount, with stats comparable to Ding Chi's Hungry Grey Wolf, but Luo Man was very satisfied with its appearance. Girls always chase after flashy things. Zhang Jun was different; ten minutes later, Zhang Jun also captured a level 1 Hungry Grey Wolf, thus forming the Twin Wolf Cavalry of the Scarlet Moon Knights with Ding Chi.
Around 3 PM, Chen Xue exclaimed with surprise in the team channel. She had also captured a mount, also a warhorse. However, hers was a Golden mount, a fiery red chestnut horse. Its stats and various bonuses were significantly stronger than Ding Chi's Hungry Grey Wolf and Luo Man's black horse, causing a wave of envy from everyone.
As for Lin Zhao, he still hadn't seen any Lv-1 Snow Rock Horses. He continued to grind monsters, treating it as a leveling session. While swinging his sword and hacking wildly, he chanted to himself, "Where there's a will, there's a way. Hardship never fails the determined... Where there's a will, there's a way. Hardship never fails the determined... Where there's a will, there's a way. Hardship never fails the determined... Where there's a will, there's a way. Hardship never fails the determined..."
He was almost possessed.
"Beep!"
A message arrived from Chen Xue: "Lin Zhao, get ready to log off for dinner. Sister Juzi is making a soft-shelled turtle, saying it's to nourish everyone. If you're late, you'll only get the head. Not sure if you mind."
Lin Zhao's mouth twitched. Chen Xue wasn't speaking to him formally anymore. What would happen to his authority as the Alliance Leader in the future? No, he would just find an opportunity to beat her up later.
"Alright, coming right away!"
He raised his Qinglu Sword and, after killing another group of Snow Rock Horses, was about to leave when he suddenly noticed a Snow Rock Horse in the distance among the monster pack that seemed smaller than the others. Upon closer inspection, the level below its stats instantly made Lin Zhao's heart race—
"Lv-1!"
It was actually a Level 1 Snow Rock Horse!!!
His eyes instantly turned blood red, and he roared, "Chen Xue, I've found a Level 1 mount! Don't rush to log off, I'll tame it first. You guys can eat ahead!"
"Huh?!"
Chen Xue was stunned, "What grade of mount?"
"Dark Gold Grade!"
"Got it, I'll wait for you!"
"Mhm!"
Lin Zhao stopped talking. He drew his sword and stepped forward, using Qi control and flying sword techniques to lure and kill the wild horses surrounding the Level 1 Snow Rock Horse. After clearing the area, he sheathed his sword, held the taming skill, and threw it directly at the Level 1 Snow Rock Horse. Instantly, a pattern of a horsewhip striking and golden light scattering appeared on the ground. The Snow Rock Horse sensed something was wrong, reared up instantly, and neighed fiercely, unwilling to be tamed.
Approximately five seconds later, taming failed.
Try again!
All day, from sunrise to sunset, he had finally encountered a Level 1 Snow Rock Horse. How could Lin Zhao give up easily? He repeatedly used the taming skill, as it didn't cost anything. But after failing 20 consecutive times, the system prompted that each subsequent taming attempt on this mount would cost 1g!
This is deadly!
Lin Zhao's heart ached terribly. What he feared most now was spending money. He had so little money, most of which had been spent on the studio and the White Clothes Squad. Moreover, nurturing his flying sword daily consumed 20,000 universal currency, meaning he was in debt of 20,000 as soon as he woke up. This put him under immense pressure, but there was no other way. With so many good brothers and friends following him, he had to fight!
The gold began to be consumed!
The first 20 attempts were 1g each, and then it escalated to 3g per attempt, which was painful. This Snow Rock Horse seemed truly "stubborn," constantly rearing up to resist taming. Only when it reached 5g per attempt did Lin Zhao's heart begin to tremble, wishing he could kneel and beg it to submit quickly.
Fortunately, after only three attempts at 5g, accompanied by a gorgeous golden glow, the magnificent Snow Rock Horse disappeared from sight and flew into Lin Zhao's mount space as a golden light.
"Done!"
He laughed heartily, "Finally done!"
"What does it look like?"
Chen Xue smiled, "Show it to me."
"Mhm."
Lin Zhao directly shared the Snow Rock Horse's illustration, and it was also the first time he observed the Snow Rock Horse's stats. His heart was almost in his throat. Please don't let the stats be disappointing! Fortunately, the Snow Rock Horse did not disappoint him, instantly stunning both Lin Zhao and Chen Xue—
[Snow Rock Warhorse] (Dark Gold Grade Mount)
Strength: +50
Stamina: +48
Attack Boost: +65%
Defense Boost: +66%
Movement Speed Boost: +125%
Max HP Boost: +4000
Special Effect: Rider's attack range +3
Skill: Trample, has a 10% chance to trigger a Trample effect when attacking, dealing significant damage to surrounding targets.
Skill: Snow Rock Armor, summons and uses the Snow Rock Armor, greatly increasing its own defense and spirit resistance for 5 seconds.
Mount Tenacity: +80%
Description: The Snow Rock Warhorse, a rare warhorse from Yunzhou.
Required Level: 60
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"It's good, it's good..."
Chen Xue murmured, "With this Snow Rock Warhorse, you can basically walk sideways in Cloud County. Even a heavy legion might not be able to keep you."
"Mainly the speed."
Lin Zhao lightly bumped his fists together in front of his chest, exhaling a long breath. Finally, a day's effort was not in vain. He looked ahead; the entire area where Snow Rock Horses spawned had been cleared by him, and only then did a Level 1 Snow Rock Horse finally appear. Perhaps it was a map setting, or perhaps his luck was too bad, but the entire Snow Rock Horse population only spawned one mount. One could imagine how low its drop rate was. Obtaining this Snow Rock Horse was fate!
"Alright~~~"
Chen Xue smiled, "Admire yourself for a while and then log off for dinner."
"Mhm!"
After Chen Xue's avatar turned black, Lin Zhao mounted the horse. Instantly, he felt the sensation of galloping on the Snow Domain Heavenly Pool again. As he rode the Snow Rock Horse, he felt a surge of power throughout his body, and his attributes and combat power increased dramatically—
[Bai Yi] (Swordsman)
Level: 61
Attack: 789-1387 (+123%)
Defense: 1060 (+139%)
HP: 22650
Critical Hit: 12%
Life Steal: 32%
Damage Reduction: 19%
Intelligence: 99
Charm: 8
Reputation: 9580
Combat Power: 2005
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Attack power instantly breaking 2000. How terrifying was the increase this mount provided to players!
Riding the Snow Rock Warhorse, he galloped back and forth in the snow for a while before satisfyingly logging off. He walked out of the gaming pod, and downstairs was lively; everyone was already eating. Da Feng Novel Network.
Lin Zhao's bowls and chopsticks were ready, and he sat down to eat.
"I heard you tamed a Dark Gold Grade mount?" Ding Chi asked.
"Mhm."
"How are the stats? Brother..." Luo Man asked.
Lin Zhao directly placed his phone on the table and waved his hand. The Snow Rock Warhorse's mount attributes floated out, and the magnificent posture of the Snow Rock Warhorse also appeared on the illustration. Instantly, Ding Chi, Zhang Jun, and Luo Man felt dejected. Comparing oneself to others leads to despair. How could this Dark Gold Grade mount be so monstrous? After seeing the Snow Rock Warhorse, their own mounts instantly felt less appealing.
"Eat, eat!"
Lin Zhao was in high spirits. Tonight, he could enjoy riding the Snow Rock Warhorse around. If he could take on quests, he would. If not, he would explore the currently unrevealed areas of Cloud County's map to increase his understanding of the Yunzhou region. He would also interact more with NPCs, as he had been isolated for a century and needed to understand many things.
...
"Swish!"
Successful login.
Lin Zhao raised his hand and immediately summoned his mount, the Snow Rock Warhorse. He mounted it and tugged on the reins. With a thought, the Snow Rock Warhorse immediately spread its four hooves and galloped along the snow-covered forest south of the Qinling Mountains.
However, before he had gone far, a brilliant white light suddenly streaked across the northern sky.
Someone was flying on their sword in the distant sky!
Lin Zhao suddenly turned around and saw a young sword cultivator gliding over the Qinling Mountains on his sword. Simultaneously, a flying sword flew out of his acupoints from the Sword Containing Lake, splitting into dozens of sword lights behind him. With crackling sounds, they attacked northward, but the scattered sword energies clearly indicated he wasn't gaining the upper hand. The next moment, a blood-red fist descended from the sky and "Puff" sent the sword cultivator falling towards the south of the Qinling Mountains. Blood splattered in the air; he was already severely wounded.
A new month, recommendation votes, brothers~~~