Since the boss was killed by Dou Youyou, only Dou Youyou could pick up the equipment.
Others, even if they wanted to rush up and snatch it, would have to wait for a minute before they could pick it up.
If it had been a free-for-all, it might have been snatched by someone else, but now no one dared to step forward.
Dou Youyou obediently put all the items into her backpack.
"Master, I've cleaned everything up!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded.
"Alright, the mission is also over, let's go back!"
Seeing Zhang Pingfan's actions, the numerous players dared not say anything more, after all, they had gained quite a lot of benefits this time.
Many players leveled up to level 10 because of this.
At the same time, they also received two additional free attribute points.
Furthermore, the 500 bandits dropped equipment, all level 15 and above, and players gained something to varying degrees.
However, some players who didn't get anything instead harbored resentment.
After Zhang Pingfan and Dou Youyou left, some players were being sarcastic.
"What does the village chief mean? We were the ones who held back those 500 regular bandits, otherwise, how could Dou Youyou have killed them?"
"Exactly, he didn't share any benefits with us, he should at least sell the equipment and give us some money!"
"Isn't that right? Look at the equipment leaderboard, the second-ranked item is the level 20 Jade equipment that was just dropped by us, and it's even a weapon!"
Many people had seen the Jade before, but they didn't know what kind of equipment it was.
When they learned it was a weapon, they were more or less indignant.
Of course, there were many more players with different views.
"You ungrateful wretches, when you wanted the mission, you were all flattering the village chief, and now that you see good things, you want the village chief to share with you. Do you still have any shame?"
"Do you not realize how many more free attribute points we have compared to players in other novice villages?"
"Do you know how important base attributes are? With the same level and same equipment, having one more free attribute point could mean dozens or even hundreds more HP or attack power. We've already gotten almost 10 free attribute points, and some people have gotten over a dozen. That's more than a single piece of Jade equipment might even provide!"
"Being blessed and not knowing it, you people, don't cry out to do missions when the village chief releases them in the future. Without you, we can still complete the missions!"
For a time, quite a few players started arguing. Many in Xianlan believed that the village chief had already treated them very well, but a small portion also believed that the village chief was simply using them as tools.
Zhao Xin, being the highest-level person in the novice village besides Dou Youyou, and also a warrior.
He struck the ground with his long sword, sparks flying.
"Anyone who disagrees can challenge me to a duel. I've been playing online games for so many years, and I've seen plenty of ungrateful wretches like you. The village chief and Dou Youyou aren't going to argue with you, but that doesn't mean we will let you insult the village chief!"
Most of them were independent players.
In previous games, they were mostly low to mid-tier players who were either suppressed by large guilds or disliked them.
In any game, they could only survive at the very bottom.
But this time was different. The village chief gave them a chance to become stronger.
Zhao Xin was the biggest beneficiary this time. He had received nearly 20 free attribute points.
Coupled with his inherent abilities, his combat power was among the highest of the current players.
Although that small group of players was unhappy, they dared not speak up when they saw so many players siding with the village chief. The matter thus ended.
Zhang Pingfan and Dou Youyou returned to their small courtyard.
Dou Youyou said with a worried look, "Master, by doing that, won't it make many people unhappy? What if they don't do your missions then?"
Zhang Pingfan said with disdain, "Who dares not to do the missions I release? I've already remembered those few guys and blacklisted them directly. From today onwards, they will never be able to accept my missions again!"
Dou Youyou nodded, then placed all the equipment dropped by the boss in front of Zhang Pingfan.
"Master, what should we do with this equipment? I think we should give some to our village people!"
Zhang Pingfan shook his head, "Use what you can yourself. If you can't use it, sell it, or sell it at a relatively low price to your village players, but absolutely do not give it away. After all, I'm not doing charity. Remember to give me a share of the money from selling the equipment. After all, Master also put in some effort!"
Looking at her master still thinking about getting money at the end, Dou Youyou knew that her master was still the same master who was money-grubbing!
The boss dropped a total of 4 pieces of equipment, three gold-grade equipment, and one jade-grade equipment. Moreover, the jade-grade equipment was a weapon for warriors.
Of the other three gold-grade equipment, one was for mages, and the other two were one for warriors and one for assassins.
[Ding! System prompt: Congratulations on completing the Protect the Village mission, you have been rewarded with an ornamental fish pond!]
Zhang Pingfan's eyebrows twitched, then he threw the ornamental fish pond into a corner of his small courtyard. Instantly, an ornamental fish pond appeared in that spot.
Inside the ornamental fish pond, there was a koi.
Dou Youyou looked at the suddenly appearing fish pond, her face full of shock.
"Master, why did a fish pond suddenly appear here?"
"I just completed the village defense mission, so they rewarded me with a fish pond. They always give me these useless things!"
Dou Youyou chuckled happily.
This made Zhang Pingfan curious.
"What is your mysterious reward? Let me see!"
Dou Youyou mysteriously took out a black box.
"I haven't had time to look at it yet, so I don't know what's inside!"
"Master, it was you who released the mission and gave the reward, you should know what's inside, right?"
Zhang Pingfan obviously didn't know. He only knew how to release missions and didn't know what the rewards were unless it was clearly stated.
"Hurry up and open it, I'm very curious too!"
The moment Dou Youyou opened the box, a piece of black fabric appeared in the small wooden box.
"What is this?"
Both Zhang Pingfan and Dou Youyou looked bewildered!
Zhang Pingfan said, "What the heck? A piece of black fabric? Take it out and let me see!"
Dou Youyou was also full of curiosity.
The moment Dou Youyou took out the fabric from the wooden box and unfolded it, her small face turned completely red.
"Master, you pervert!"