At the same time, Zhang Pingfan also received a large number of prompts from players completing their tasks.
Zhang Pingfan's free attribute points increased again.
As a double task reward, Zhang Yifan's hands were sore from clicking, and he finally used up all the attribute points.
"Master, the task is finally completed, and many players have reached level 30!"
Dou Youyou ran into the small courtyard, her face full of excitement.
"Mm, well done. Here is a set of level 30 equipment I prepared for you. Take it and use it first!"
As he spoke, Zhang Pingfan gave the equipment he had prepared earlier to Dou Youyou.
Dou Youyou, who originally had 15,000 combat power, directly reached 20,000 combat power after changing her equipment.
This was mainly because the equipment upgrade this time was significant, so the combat power attribute also increased considerably. The higher the equipment level in the later stages, the greater the combat power boost from the equipment.
"Wow, my combat power has reached 20,000, and the second-ranked player doesn't even have 6,000 combat power!"
Of course, that's because your equipment is better than others.
"Keep working hard to level up. If you can, try to solo boss kills!"
"Mm, then Master, I won't disturb you. I'm going to level up now!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded.
As Dou Youyou left, Zhang Pingfan looked at a willow tree that had appeared out of thin air in the small courtyard.
The thick trunk and slender willow branches made it appear extremely grand.
"This willow tree looks like it has deep cultivation. It must be thousands of years old, with such a thick trunk!"
After walking around the willow tree a few times, Zhang Pingfan lost interest.
Because he found that apart from the tree being a bit old, there seemed to be nothing special about it.
As expected, the rewards from the system were all junk.
Zhang Pingfan, having lost interest, left the small courtyard.
However, the upgrade of Pingfan City greatly surprised many players.
Tian Qi Huang was the first to arrive at Pingfan City after its upgrade.
He had leveled up to level 31 in the past few days, but he still couldn't compare to Dou Youyou.
But at least his level was still ranked second.
The first thing he did upon arriving at Pingfan City was to rush to the equipment shop.
Unfortunately, the equipment shop had a limited number of items each day, and they were usually snapped up by other players as soon as they were listed.
The pharmacy next door was the same.
However, in the center of Pingfan City was a statue of Zhang Pingfan. Tian Qi Huang stood before the statue, his brow twitching. He had heard long ago that there was a statue of the village chief in the central square of Pingfan City, but he never expected it to be so magnificent.
"The Village Chief is truly narcissistic. Where is the Village Chief's courtyard, as rumored? Where is the Village Chief's courtyard?"
Tian Qi Huang asked a player nearby.
"Hey, you're not from our Pingfan City, are you? You're Tian Qi Huang?"
"It's me. I've just arrived in Pingfan City and am not very familiar with it. Please tell me!"
"Oh, do you see over there? Our Village Chief's courtyard is very obvious. Go that way, and you'll see it. The uniquely designed courtyard is the Village Chief's!"
"Thanks!"
There were few players in Pingfan City, unlike the overwhelming crowds in the other three main cities.
The number of players here was sparse, so seeing players in Pingfan City was a rare sight.
Tian Qi Huang finally found the Village Chief's courtyard and happened to see Zhang Pingfan walking out of the courtyard.
Tian Qi Huang quickly stepped forward to greet him.
"Hello, Village Chief. I am Tian Qi Huang, the guild leader of the Tian Qi Dynasty!"
Zhang Pingfan was not blind; he could recognize the three large characters above his head, as he was in an NPC's perspective and could see all player names.
"Mm, what's the matter?"
"Village Chief, your Pingfan City is truly magnificent, and your statue is especially majestic and imposing!"
Mentioning the statue, Zhang Pingfan's face twitched involuntarily. If he had known the statue was of himself, he would have rather given up the quest.
"Stop flattering me. Tell me, what's wrong?"
"It's like this: last time I discussed the matter of guild tokens with Miss Youyou, and we have been considering it. In fact, I've always wanted to talk to you, the Village Chief, in person!"
Zhang Pingfan said with a smile, "So, a benefactor has arrived. My apologies!"
Looking at Zhang Pingfan's smile, Tian Qi Huang always felt that he was about to be fleeced.
"Village Chief, your smile makes me feel a bit creeped out!"
Zhang Pingfan: "How can that be? I'm known for being approachable!"
Damn it, you're known for holding grudges and seeking revenge. That's what's rumored in your village.
"Heh heh, Village Chief, I think the matter of letting our three major guilds form an alliance with the guild you preside over is feasible!"
Zhang Pingfan shook his head and said, "Previously, I thought an alliance was a matter for further discussion, but now I think it's not. You see, the drop rate of guild tokens drives me crazy. Becoming allies is not enough to get my guild token!"
As expected, the Village Chief has no good intentions!
"Village Chief, what do you want then? Do you really want our three major guilds to become your subordinate guilds? Isn't that condition a bit too harsh?"
"Harsh? How about I sell the guild token to the Nangong family? They shouldn't be short of money!"
Tian Qi Huang's expression turned unpleasant.
If the guild token were truly sold to those major families, then their three major guilds would likely be nominal entities.
"Village Chief, is there really no room for negotiation?"
Zhang Pingfan patted Tian Qi Huang's shoulder.
"I, the Village Chief, am not unreasonable. You have also helped me prosper before. How about this: as long as you become a subordinate guild of Dou Youyou's guild, our equipment warehouse can be fully opened to you! And you can choose first! Moreover, the prices will be absolutely favorable!"
Tian Qi Huang's entire demeanor changed when he heard this condition.
When the Village Chief takes action, it's either a masterpiece or a forbidden item. Being able to purchase equipment from the Village Chief first would be excellent.
"Not only that, but the teleportation fees for your three guilds' members to teleport to various main cities will be halved, and you will receive a 20% discount at NPCs' consumption points in the three main cities and Pingfan City. Are there any other issues?"
Zhang Pingfan was not stupid. If he didn't give them some benefits, how could he make them willingly join?
This string of benefits left Tian Qi Huang somewhat stunned.
"Village Chief, are you telling the truth?"
Zhang Pingfan asked, "With my current status, do you think I would lie to you?"
"I dare not, I dare not. Village Chief, you are currently the controller of the entire game. How could I doubt the Village Chief's promise? In that case, I will discuss it with the leaders of the other two guilds. If there are no problems, then this matter will be settled!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded and said, "Mm, you should hurry. Those major families often come to find me. Those guys are inherently rebellious, and I'm afraid I, a country bumpkin, might suffer. It's better to cooperate with you guys more happily!"
Suffer? Although the benefits just mentioned were indeed extraordinary, if they were to talk about suffering, it would be their three major guilds that suffered more, as their accumulated foundation would now completely belong to Zhang Pingfan.