"Not bad, not bad, quite decisive! Go, hand it over to the Deep Water Flood Dragon insect, I await your good news."
The Old Woman's eyes grew deeper with meaning. Decisiveness was an excellent quality, but she didn't know if this little fellow in front of her was doing the impossible knowingly, or wisely preserving himself, accumulating strength to await the opportunity. The former, she didn't need, because their Sword of Light was already under the high pressure of the Sakas Empire; adding someone who knowingly did the impossible would likely lead to not even knowing how they died. What they needed were people who wisely preserved themselves, accumulated strength, and were favored by Destiny, waiting for their chance.
After the Old Woman left, Zhou Heng took down the badge on the wall, and then the corresponding quest prompt appeared on his retina...
【You have accepted the quest "Deep Water Flood Dragon insect in the Deep Water Cave"】
【Quest Description: Please go to the Deep Water Cave within the agreed time and deliver the "Light and Sword" badge to the Deep Water Flood Dragon insect】
【Quest Duration: Within the agreed time】
【Quest Reward: Unknown】
After reading the quest description, Zhou Heng's eyes flickered. According to the description of the Destiny Prompt, what he needed to do was not go to the Deep Water Cave to risk his life, but to slack off and waste time, waiting for three days to pass for the quest to complete naturally? Thinking this, Zhou Heng exited the Old Woman's NPC wooden house, closed the quest panel, and continued to explore Little Bird Town. Deep Water Cave? Whoever wants to go can go...
Wandering around, Zhou Heng arrived in front of a relatively tall detached building.
"Father, you must be crazy!"
Inside the detached building, a clear and bright female voice was heard.
"What kind of thing is the Black Bear Guild? Anyone who's been to Frostwind City knows! How dare you cooperate with them!"
"As soon as they arrived, they wantonly purchased Blackwater Grass. What's the use of that? You, the old town mayor, know better than me!"
"Are you going to drag the entire Little Bird Town down with you?"
"Father, what exactly do you want to do?"
As the female voice finished, a full-bodied male voice rang out.
"What do you little girls understand! The Water Bird Town's financial expenditure is tight. If we can't collect enough 'taxes' this month, and the higher-ups blame us, you and I will both be fed to the snake birds! Do you want to watch your body being pecked away piece by piece?"
"Also, didn't I tell you not to come back to Little Bird Town?"
"Now, immediately, right now, get back to Frostwind City! You're not needed here!"
Bang bang bang!
The sound of things being smashed.
"Father, you will definitely regret this! Colluding with the Black Bear Guild, you are playing with fire."
An angry, sharp voice came from inside the detached building. The next second, a Western face with light freckles, about 163 cm tall, walked out of the house. With a face full of anger, she walked up to Zhou Heng, shoved him roughly aside, and strode away.
"My young friend, please excuse the scene. The Black Bear Guild is a guild formed by you newly-born players. Not only are they powerful, but they also have great foresight. Cooperating with them will not harm the interests of Little Bird Town, you can rest assured about that."
【Destiny's cunning strikes you at this moment. The seemingly amiable mayor of Little Bird Town, you simply cannot believe that he knew about the Deep Water Flood Dragon insect's corruption long ago】
【Destiny gives you a prompt】
【Destiny Prompt One: Playing with fire, test your intelligence and ability. Anyway, with three lives in hand, in this vast boundless and endless world, who else but me? Talk to the old mayor, praise the Black Bear Guild, and get a chance to join the Black Bear Guild. This is related to a good small opportunity for you later.】
【Destiny Prompt Two: Resoundingly refute the old mayor. What kind of Black Bear Guild nonsense is this? They are nothing special.】
After reading the prompt on his retina, Zhou Heng said with great approval.
"Mayor, you're right. The people from the Black Bear Guild are good. Everywhere I went, it was all praise for the Black Bear Guild."
"I wonder if I'll have a chance to join the Black Bear Guild and contribute to its growth."
The mayor looked Zhou Heng up and down. Seeing that he didn't seem to be lying, his eyes suddenly narrowed slightly, and he said with a smile.
"My young friend, may I ask what your random talent is? It's convenient to talk about it? I have a cooperative relationship with the Black Bear Guild. If your talent is good, perhaps I can recommend you."
A smile flashed deep in Zhou Heng's eyes, and he immediately put on a very simple and bitter expression.
"Mayor, don't laugh, but my talent is really garbage. It's just a one-time permanent increase of 15 Attack and 60 Health and Mana, with no other extra effects. Sigh... it's only useful in the early stages."
The mayor showed a look of understanding, with a hint of pity and disdain in his eyes. This kind of talent was only useful during the initial period after birth. After developing for a little while, this talent would become increasingly useless over time.
After all, others get a percentage increase, while you get a fixed value increase, and such a small one at that. Who is stronger and who is weaker is clear at a glance with a bit of multiplication and addition.
However, the 15 points of extra attack and 60 points of extra health and mana were likely needed by the Black Bear Guild for such 'oxen and horses', as this matter was just a matter of convenience for him. Thinking this, the mayor smiled meaningfully and said, "Young man, your talent is very useful in the early stages. If you really want to join the Black Bear Guild, I can recommend you."
Zhou Heng was startled at first, then put on a look of great surprise: "Really? Thank you so much, Mayor. My respect for you is like the surging river, endless and continuous~"
Hearing this, the mayor burst into laughter. Although this kid's talent wasn't good, his flattery skills were decent. Surely the people from the Black Bear Guild would need such a "capable hand." Thinking this, the mayor didn't hesitate, called for a guard, and had him take Zhou Heng to the Black Bear Guild's branch stationed in Little Bird Town.
"Black Bear Overlord, this is a member the mayor sent you. His talent isn't bad, a permanent increase of 15 Attack and 60 Health and Mana."
The guard brought Zhou Heng to Black Bear Overlord and briefly summarized Zhou Heng's situation. Looking at Zhou Heng, who was clearly a new generation player, Black Bear Overlord swallowed back the words "Get lost, the Black Bear Guild doesn't want trash" that were about to come out. He stood up, walked over to Zhou Heng, and patted Zhou Heng's shoulder. "Kid, what's your name? Since the mayor thinks highly of you, our Black Bear Guild is very happy to take in capable individuals like you."
Facing the enthusiastic Black Bear Overlord, Zhou Heng put on a shy look and said, "Replying to Brother Xiong Ba, I am Zhou Heng, from Xia Country, hehe~"
Black Bear Overlord's eyes curved into crescent moons. He loved hearing people call him Brother Xiong Ba the most. "Alright, alright, Xiao Heng, from now on, you are a member of our Black Bear Guild."
【Black Bear Guild Little Bird Town Branch has sent you a membership request, do you accept】
【Initiator "Black Bear Overlord"】
Zhou Heng didn't even think and confirmed "Accept".
Black Bear Overlord saw that the invitation on the panel was accepted and became more satisfied with Zhou Heng the more he looked.
Who wouldn't love such a disposable 'oxen and horse'? Firstly, it speeds up his own quest progress, and secondly, it gives face to the old mayor. Why not?
"Xiao Heng, Brother Xiong Ba here has a difficult task for you. Do you want to do it?" Black Bear Overlord said, looking at Zhou Heng with a smile.