Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Lu Yuan quietly avoided the small holes in the sand. These small holes were where the sand scorpions were hiding. Now, Lu Yuan was in the Shadow Following status. As long as he did not step on the sand scorpions, it would not be a big problem!

Lu Yuan quietly approached the Sand Crystals, and then slowly put the sand crystals into his backpack.

[ system notification: Mission status for getting four Sand Crystals updated (1/4)]

Lu Yuan then carefully approached the other Sand Crystals and used the same method to retrieve another Sand Crystal.

[ system notification: Mission status for getting four Sand Crystals updated (2/4)]

[ system notification: Mission status for getting four Sand Crystals updated (3/4)]

Just as Lu Yuan was about to obtain the fourth Sand Crystal, a rattlesnake that was hidden in the sand below suddenly appeared and hovered above the sand crystal!

[ rattlesnake ]

Level: 27!

HP: 4,000!

Description: A hunter in the Desert of Death. It hides in the sand. Its fangs are extremely sharp and can penetrate through armor. A rattlesnake is a merciful hunter!

Just as the rattlesnake was about to hover above the Sand Crystal, the sand scorpion below suddenly charged out. As the Guardian Magical Beast of the Sand Crystals, it naturally would not allow the rattlesnake to hover above the Sand Crystal!

The sand scorpion raised its sharp-hooked tail and attacked the rattlesnake. The rattlesnake opened its large mouth, and venom dripped down from its fangs. Furthermore, its tail was constantly rattling!

“D*mn it! You’re wasting my time!” Lu Yuan immediately activated meteor hate and struck the rattlesnake, -400!

Then, he activated flame lance and struck the sand scorpion! -600!

Then, he took out Noah’s tears and killed the two monsters!

-80!

-150!

-300!

Just as Lu Yuan finished killing the two monsters, a golden light descended from the sky and surrounded Lu Yuan. Instantly, a warm current flowed through Lu Yuan’s entire body! Lu Yuan LV 22!

“Level Up! It won’t be long before I reach level 30. I’m really looking forward to the power of that orange legendary weapon!” Lu Yuan raised his head and sighed. The orange legendary weapon was almost the most advanced weapon that a player could obtain. As for the red mythical weapon, Lu Yuan had only seen it on the Gods in his previous life!

In his previous life, the Gods were all wearing red mythical equipment. Even if players from all over the world went to arrange for the Gods to come to the real world, they were still no match for the Gods. That kind of strength was so terrifying that it was as if they were real Gods. Even in his previous life, Lu Yuan was shocked by the terrifying oppression of the Gods when he met them!

It was impossible for people to have the heart to resist and want to submit to their aura.

Lu Yuan had been reborn and knew this game inside out and had become even stronger than in his previous life. However, that did not guarantee he could win against the Gods.

Without thinking any further, Lu Yuan directly collected the last sand crystal into his backpack.

[ system notification: Mission status for getting four Sand Crystals updated (4/4)]

[ system notification: Mission status for getting four Sand Crystals updated (completed) ]

After Lu Yuan completed the mission, he immediately left on his white horse. Nighttime in the Desert of Death would be extremely cold.

Lu Yuan soon came to the Knights registration office of Jinyao City again. He took out four pieces of sand crystals from his backpack and place them in front of Peter.

“I didn’t expect you to bring back four pieces of Sand Crystals so quickly. You are indeed an outstanding Knight!” Peter gave Lu Yuan a thumbs up and praised Lu Yuan with a big smile.

“I will make the Holy Light armor for you now!” Peter said and took the four Sand Crystals to the blacksmith’s forging room.

Then, he put a Sand Crystal into the furnace and melted it. After that, he combined it with a special metal to forge it. Soon, a Holy Light armor was completed. Unlike other Holy Light armors, this one had a faint golden light.

“Take it, young man! This is your reward!” said Peter as he handed the Holy Light armor to Lu Yuan.

[ congratulations on completing the mission that Peter gave you — acquired four pieces of Sand Crystals ]

[ acquired 2,000 EXP, 10 reputation points, 30 gold coins, Peter’s favoribility +200, Holy Light armor (strengthened) ]

[ Holy Light armor (strengthened)]

Effect: defense +50, movement speed +10, HP + 5% .

Additional skill: recover HP 30%, CD 120 seconds!

Description: A strengthened version of the Holy Light armor forged by the best blacksmith in Jinyao City, Peter. It is of the same grade as the Holy Knight armor, Purple Grade!

“Thank you, Sir Peter!” Lu Yuan bowed to Peter to express his gratitude.

Peter glanced at Lu Yuan and then waved his hand.

Lu Yuan immediately rode his white horse to the East Gate to look for Chris.

Soon, Lu Yuan arrived at the East Gate of Jinyao City where Chris was patrolling on the top of the city wall.

Lu Yuan climbed up the city wall, walked up to Chris, and said, “Sir Chris, I have already obtained the Holy Light armor.”

Now, Lu Yuan had changed his entire set of equipment into a Knight’s equipment.

“Very good, I didn’t expect it to be so fast. I’ll take you to the City Lord now and give you the Jinyao Knight Badge!” Chris patted Lu Yuan’s shoulder in satisfaction.

Chris brought Lu Yuan down from the city wall and rode to the City Lord’s mansion with Lu Yuan.

When they reached the City Lord’s mansion, Chris said to the guard Knight at the door, “Inform the City Lord that I have brought this student of Holy Knight Nick, Lu Yuan, here to receive his Jinyao Knight Badge!”

“Yes, Sir Chris!” The guard at the door said respectfully to Chris, and then hurriedly ran in to report.

Soon, the guard Knight turned back and said to Chris and Lu Yuan, “Sirs, please follow me!”

Lu Yuan and Chris dismounted and followed slowly behind the guard Knight.

Shortly after, they arrived at the main hall where the City Lord presented the Jinyao Knight Badge to the Knights. The City Lord and Princess Kate were both in the main hall.

After Chris and Lu Yuan had bowed to the City Lord and Princess Kate, the City Lord took out a shiny golden badge and presented it to Lu Yuan.

“My brave Knight, I have already heard about your deeds. You are qualified to become a Jinyao Knight who guards Jinyao City! Now, I will present you with the Jinyao Knight Badge!”

“From now on, you will be a true Jinyao Knight!” said the City Lord to Lu Yuan. Then, he personally placed the Jinyao Knight’s badge on Lu Yuan.

“Thank you, City Lord, for granting me the Jinyao Knight’s Badge. From now on, I will work hard to become a Holy Knight and better protect Jinyao City!” Lu Yuan said to the City Lord.

[ system notification: you have triggered a hidden reward — you’re a Jinyao Knight ]

[ acquired: 1,000 EXP, 100 reputation points, City Lord’s favoribility +100, Princess Kate’s favoribility +100! ]