Chapter 1 Shilin City's Private Residences

The moment news of Shilin City renting out private residences spread, it stirred up players from the various kingdoms and empires.

"I'm not seeing things, am I? Zero Wing actually plans to rent out private residences!"

"This is amazing! If I could have a private residence in Shilin City, I could teleport there anytime, anywhere!"

"Damn it! Zero Wing is too unscrupulous, only renting and not selling!"

Originally, Shilin City was already the focus of players from various kingdoms and empires. All players were yearning for the Heavenly God-ranked regional副本(dungeon), especially after a large number of players had been exploring the Endless Abyss, one piece of news after another spread.

Something about a free player obtaining a Gold Refined Treasure Chest.

Something about a free team killing a High Lord and dropping an Advanced Legacy, and so on.

As for level 65 Secret-Silver equipment or Gold Refined equipment, there was no need to mention it, because the worst equipment dropped by any Boss in the Endless Abyss was level 65 Secret-Silver, and that was still if you were unlucky.

However, these were not what the players of the various kingdoms and empires were most concerned about.

Compared to the astonishing drop rate in the Endless Abyss, the leveling speed was what made everyone ecstatic. Originally, everyone thought that the leveling speed in high-resource neutral maps was fast enough, but in the Endless Abyss, the leveling speed in those neutral maps was not even half as fast as in the Endless Abyss.

Because of this, the Endless Abyss had long become a leveling holy land in the hearts of players.

However, getting to the first level of the Endless Abyss was not an easy task. Ordinary expert teams would be wiped out before they could even reach the first level of the Endless Abyss, let alone ordinary teams and free players.

Now that private residences were available, this completely solved the problem. Not only could players teleport to their private residences anytime, anywhere, but they could also teleport back from inside the Endless Abyss, without having to run all the way back, greatly extending the range of players' exploration.

However, when everyone carefully read the rental method and price of Shilin City's private residences, it once again caused heated discussions.

"Auctioning for rent is one thing, but the starting price is actually 30,000 credits. Is Zero Wing trying to rob us?"

"Zero Wing is too ruthless! 30,000 credits is several times my monthly income. I'm afraid only the rich can afford to rent it. We commoners can't afford it!"

"That's right! If you want to make money, you should have small profits and quick turnover. How can so many people rent it at such an expensive price?"

Looking at the minimum bid offered by Zero Wing, countless players cursed Zero Wing for being black-hearted, simply excluding ordinary players and allowing rich players to enjoy carefree leveling.

In the teleportation hall of the Dark Night Empire, several rays of light flashed, and a six-person team walked out of the teleportation magic array. The levels of the six people were not high, generally only level 56 or 57, and the highest was only level 60, but they were wearing a set of level 60 Fine-Gold equipment. The two long swords hanging from their waists clearly showed their level.

However, the appearance of this player made many expert players above level 65 feel a dangerous aura, and they couldn't help but glance at the elegant and beautiful woman who looked less than twenty years old.

"Tian Tong, you're not really planning to compete for a private residence in Shilin City, are you? The starting rent for Shilin City is 30,000 credits. How can you, a student, compete?" A level 56 female priest, one of her companions, said with a worried look.

"If it really doesn't work, I'll sell that thing, and then scrape together some more. It should be about enough. My level is too low right now. If I want to level up quickly, I can only take a gamble now. Only if my level catches up with the current first echelon can I compete with that Hei Yan," the female swordsman named Tian Tong said very confidently. "Before, Sister Tong always said that I wasn't qualified to follow her unless I could defeat Hei Yan. I want to take a good look at what Hei Yan is capable of, that he can get Sister Tong to recognize his strength."

"That Hei Yan is the Guild Leader of Zero Wing, and he was given the title of Sword King by Tianji Pavilion. He's not that easy to defeat," a level 57 shield warrior next to her said with longing.

"It's hard to say when my level catches up with the experts in the first echelon." Tian Tong glanced at the two worn-out long swords on her waist and said with great confidence.

Tian Tong's companions didn't say anything more. They understood Tian Tong's strength to some extent. She was definitely a monster. If she hadn't entered God's Domain a little late, she might have already become famous in God's Domain.

Afterwards, the six of them went straight to the Candlelight Firm in Dark Night City, preparing to participate in the auction for private residences.

At the same time, not only many free players went to the Candlelight Firm, but also a large number of experts from various forces flocked to the Candlelight Firms in the cities of the various kingdoms and empires, causing the Candlelight Firms to be overcrowded for a time.

Free players, adventurer team members, and guild members all gathered together, and even the high-level members of the major guilds were taken aback by the spectacular scene.

"There are really a lot of people coming."

"That's right. After all, having a private residence in Shilin City makes things a lot easier in the Endless Abyss. For those who have tasted the benefits of the Endless Abyss, who can refuse?"

"But I really didn't expect Zero Wing to rent out private residences. I originally thought that Zero Wing would definitely keep them for their own use to strengthen their guild."

"This is all thanks to Starlink. I heard that Starlink has started throwing money around like crazy. Zero Wing, which has no backing, can't afford it, so they plan to rent out private residences in Shilin City to alleviate the financial pressure. Otherwise, how could it be our turn?"

"Indeed, but how much can renting out private residences earn? If they want to fight Starlink, it's just a drop in the bucket. If Zero Wing is willing to sell those private residences, they might be able to fight Starlink."

The high-level members of the major forces present were happy to see Zero Wing and Starlink continue to fight. This way, they could reap the benefits, but in their opinion, Zero Wing wanted to compete with Starlink with capital, which was simply self-destruction. They might as well let go of those life players as soon as possible.

Just as everyone was quietly discussing, the Candlelight Firm also began the auction for private residences in Shilin City.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Candlelight Firm. Before the auction, I would like to say that because the number of private residences in Shilin City is limited, we cannot rent and sell them indefinitely. Moreover, players who win the auction will have priority in the next auction. Players who have already rented will have priority at the same price, so please be sure to seize the opportunity and don't miss it." The host of the Candlelight Firm glanced at everyone present and said with a smile.

As the host's voice fell, everyone present couldn't help but swallow, their eyes shining.

The players' levels were not low now, and the Endless Abyss could be leveled up to level 100, which was not something that could be done in two or three months, not to mention that they would have to rent it again later.

If they had priority, they would undoubtedly have an advantage in the next auction and could more easily rent a private residence in Shilin City again.

"Then I announce that the auction for the first private residence in Shilin City today begins, with a starting price of 30,000 credits, and each increase must not be less than 500 credits!"

The moment the host finished speaking, the whole place went crazy.

"Thirty-five thousand!"

"Forty thousand!"

"Damn it! You're all crazy! Then I'll offer forty-five thousand!"

"Don't anyone fight me, I'll take it for fifty thousand!"