Chapter 1 Preparing Supplies

Nie Yan prepared some consumables in Calore City and got some useful potions from the Starry Night Potion Shop, stuffing his backpack full of potions that ordinary players couldn't bear to use.

Exiting the Starry Night Potion Shop, he went to the gem artisan and inlaid a few defensive gems on his Soaring set. He also used a large number of lucky gems to enhance the Soaring set to +5.

Having prepared all of this, he headed towards the传送阵 (teleportation array).

Just then, Shui Se Yan Tou sent Nie Yan a message: "Thank you on behalf of all the members of Asskickers United for what happened today. If it weren't for you guys, we would've all been wiped out in the Twilight Forest, and we wouldn't have been able to explain ourselves to the boss."

Nie Yan smiled faintly and said, "Those who should be thanked have already been thanked."

"We were a bit rash when we left Asskickers United. I have some things to deal with, so I may not be able to return to Asskickers United today, but at the latest tomorrow, I will bring the brothers from the Fallen Leaves Studio back to Asskickers United," Shui Se Yan Tou said.

"It doesn't matter, Asskickers United welcomes your return. The gates of Asskickers United are always open to you," Nie Yan said. Shui Se Yan Tou's solemn tone made him feel a little strange, but he didn't pay too much attention to it. After this incident, Fallen Leaves Studio would definitely not betray Asskickers United.

Nie Yan chatted with Shui Se Yan Tou for a while, hung up the voice call, entered the 传送阵 (teleportation array), teleported to Sonia Town, and headed north of Sonia Town.

Sonia's Moonlight Glade, this was once the homeland of the White Elves. Later, it became human territory, and the White Elves migrated out of this area on a large scale. However, the ruins here were still completely preserved, and later became the habitat of some wild beasts, such as Moon Bears. They were all Level 35 creatures.

This was the area with the densest magic elements. Mages could get an extra 30% attack bonus when leveling up here, but the creatures here also possessed powerful magic power. Therefore, even at Level 35, most of those who could level up here were very powerful, top-tier players.

A faint white glow scattered between the woodlands. There were still some traces of civilized creatures living here.

After these few major battles, Nie Yan increasingly felt the importance of top-grade equipment. He glanced at the equipment on his body. Apart from the Soaring set and the Separating Blade, which were still passable, the other pieces of equipment could only be considered ordinary. Obviously, they weren't the best. Compared to Nie Yan's identity as the guild leader of Asskickers United, it was really a bit shabby.

To forge a set of divine equipment that he could wear for a long time was really not a simple matter!

Take it one step at a time.

Starting with the Chapter of Order!

Nie Yan entered the forest. Several Moon Bears appeared in the forest. After these Moon Bears added magic effects to themselves, their combat power was quite amazing. Although Nie Yan could deal with a few of them, he didn't want to waste time here.

Nie Yan entered stealth mode and went straight to the center of Sonia's Moonlight Glade.

Various magic herbs grew in the Moonlight Glade, but Nie Yan's harvesting skill level was obviously not high enough.

Passing by one Moon Bear after another, these Moon Bears were huge white bears with light blue star and moon patterns printed on their chests. Their strong bodies were full of unparalleled power.

Moon Bear: Level 35, Health 2200/2200.

The most powerful skill of these Moon Bears was Shock, which could knock back opponents and stun them. Ordinary warriors would not dare to fight them head-on without priests healing them from behind.

Following the traces of the White Elves' activities around him, Nie Yan advanced through the forest. He seemed to sense the call of the Chapter of Order. Of course, this was just an illusion. The closer he got to the last chapter of the Chapter of Order, the more excited he became.

The Saint Phius Cathedral in Calore City, where residents of Calore City often came to pray.

Shui Se Yan Tou, wearing a full set of War God Faith equipment, appeared at the entrance of Saint Phius Cathedral. He walked in and glanced at everyone in the cathedral. He saw rows of seats in the hall, and a player wearing a white decorative robe sat in the center. He looked about fifty years old. Although he was a bit old, he was still hale and hearty.

"Boss," Shui Se Yan Tou greeted the old man. Even he, in front of this old man, had to lower his proud head because of that contract.

This old man was the head of the Tuoba family, Tuoba Hongye, a legendary figure who had single-handedly created the Tuoba family and led it to its peak.

"You're here. I heard that you took everyone from Fallen Leaves Studio to cause trouble for Bi Luo Cang Qiong. Do you know the consequences of doing this?" Tuoba Hongye's majestic voice carried a hint of anger.

"I understand."

"Since you understand, why did you still do it?"

"For the sake of my subordinates, I had to do it! Although the development of this matter was beyond my expectations," Shui Se Yan Tou stared at Tuoba Hongye without showing any weakness.

"You must remember that Fallen Leaves Studio is just a studio. The purpose of the studio is just to make money, not to make enemies everywhere," Tuoba Hongye looked at Shui Se Yan Tou coldly. Among all his employees, only Shui Se Yan Tou dared to stare at him like this. His proud and stubborn eyes made Tuoba Hongye very unhappy.

"The purpose of Fallen Leaves Studio is just to make money, that's right, but the brothers of Fallen Leaves Studio are not money-making machines. What's more, Fallen Leaves Studio has already completed its business, and everyone is free!" Shui Se Yan Tou said solemnly.

"Your behavior has affected the operation of Fallen Leaves Studio, and I have the right to manage it. Since you have already withdrawn from Asskickers United, you don't need to go back. I just signed a cooperation agreement with Cao Xu of the Century Financial Group. Fallen Leaves Studio will work for the Triumph Empire for a period of time," Tuoba Hongye said. He had tried countless times, but no matter what, he could not tame this proud wild horse, Shui Se Yan Tou.

"Why? We just signed an agreement with Asskickers United. If we breach the contract, we will have to pay a large amount of liquidated damages!" Shui Se Yan Tou was stunned for a moment. Letting him withdraw from Asskickers United and join the Triumph Empire was impossible!

"Cao Xu of the Century Financial Group is willing to pay the liquidated damages. I'm giving you a deadline of tomorrow to join the Triumph Empire. This concerns the interests of the Tuoba family," Tuoba Hongye said in an unquestionable tone.

"I will not withdraw from Asskickers United, nor will I join the Triumph Empire! Today, Asskickers United saved the brothers of Fallen Leaves Studio. I, Shui Se Yan Tou, will not let down any friend!" Shui Se Yan Tou said. Before coming here, he had already prepared himself to accept Tuoba Hongye's thunderous anger, but he didn't expect Tuoba Hongye to ask him to withdraw from Asskickers United and join the Triumph Empire, which surprised him a bit.

"Do you want to disobey my orders? Don't forget your identity." A cold glint flashed in Tuoba Hongye's eyes. Shui Se Yan Tou was just an employee under him, and he dared to talk to him like this!

"I solemnly declare that even if I withdraw from Fallen Leaves Studio, I, Shui Se Yan Tou, will not let down any friend!" Shui Se Yan Tou said unquestionably. If he were to withdraw from Asskickers United and join the Triumph Empire at this time, what kind of person would he become!

"According to the contract, if you withdraw from Fallen Leaves Studio within ten years, you will have to pay 50 million in liquidated damages. You have worked hard for five or six years, and you have probably only earned 50 million. And don't forget, without the protection of the Tuoba family, can you, Shui Se Yan Tou, continue to run a studio?" Tuoba Hongye sneered. The cooperation with the Century Financial Group concerned the interests of the Tuoba family, so Shui Se Yan Tou had to do it even if he didn't want to!

"In that case, I can only choose to withdraw from Fallen Leaves Studio and have nothing to do with Fallen Leaves Studio from now on! I will transfer the 50 million in liquidated damages to your account. Let me tell you, Tuoba Hongye, even if I am left with nothing, I, Shui Se Yan Tou, will not let down a friend!" A cold light flashed in Shui Se Yan Tou's eyes, like a man-eating beast.

"You ungrateful bastard, get out of here!" Tuoba Hongye roared angrily. He didn't believe that Shui Se Yan Tou could still survive after leaving Fallen Leaves Studio!

Shui Se Yan Tou ignored Tuoba Hongye's roar and walked out of Saint Phius Cathedral, saying lightly, "You don't need to tell me, I will return this set of War God Faith equipment to Fallen Leaves Studio!"

Coming out of Saint Phius Cathedral, Shui Se Yan Tou looked up at the sky and suddenly revealed a childlike innocent smile. After carrying so much, it was really easy to unload it. Although he was left with nothing, he had at least exchanged it for freedom. It wouldn't be bad to be a freelance player from now on.

He was about to withdraw from Fallen Leaves Studio. He hoped that those brothers could all have a good future.

Shui Se Yan Tou looked at the studio's group chat. These brothers were still excitedly chatting about what happened today, looking forward to returning to Asskickers United.

He really couldn't bear to interrupt, but he still helplessly sent a message in the studio's group chat: "Fallen Leaves Studio cannot join Asskickers United. Tuoba Hongye made a decision today to have Fallen Leaves Studio withdraw from Asskickers United and join the Triumph Empire!"

Shui Se Yan Tou's words were like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, causing resentment among these brothers.

Leng Feng Jue Jian: "Boss, let us withdraw from Asskickers United and join the Triumph Empire, how is that possible!"

Mu En: "Yeah, that would be too unfair to the brothers of Asskickers United!"

Leng Feng Jue Jian and Mu En's words immediately gained the approval of the Fallen Leaves Studio players.

"The Tuoba family is cooperating with the Century Financial Group, and one of the conditions is to have Fallen Leaves Studio join the Triumph Empire. I, Shui Se Yan Tou, will not let down any brother, including Asskickers United, so I choose to withdraw from Fallen Leaves Studio. So, goodbye everyone. I hope everyone has a smooth journey and a bright future," Shui Se Yan Tou said. His words were like a thunderbolt from the blue, exploding in the ears of these players.

"Boss, you're crazy. Aren't you afraid of the sky-high liquidated damages? You have to pay 50 million for this. That's your total income for the past five years!" Leng Feng Jue Jian asked in shock.

"I have nothing anyway, what's there to be afraid of? As long as I have hands and feet, I won't starve to death!" Shui Se Yan Tou said with a faint smile. He had seen through it.