Chapter 54

Chapter 54

"Can’t even find such a big name? You really need to get your eyes checked."

"Tsk, who knows how old he is? Must’ve gotten presbyopia so early."

……

At the mountaintop, Qin Han merely glanced at the bickering in the Chat Area before closing it.

In his past life, as a top-tier professional, he had thrown himself into grinding monsters after his Job Change, becoming the first to reach level five, and then pushing even further with relentless vigor.

This time, however, he had spent two days laying his foundation, nearly forgetting about the Captain Mission in the process.

Others might not understand the significance of being a Captain, but as a veteran player, he knew its benefits all too well.

Becoming a village Captain not only granted residence rights to a villa within the village and a 10% bonus to Experience Points from monster grinding, but it also allowed him to collaborate with the Village Chief in setting rules for players—even expelling those who broke them.

The authority and perks were immense.

Moreover, for those who became Captains of two villages, they would gain control over the fortress gates at the border during the later stages of the beginner phase.

In other words, whoever held the Captain title would dictate the battlefield’s initiative.

Of course, none of this held much appeal for Qin Han.

Whether defending or attacking, those people were beneath his notice.

However, the Captain Token offered an even greater advantage: only by obtaining the Captain title could one compete for Nobility Ranks in the Game of Eternal Life.

Nobility Ranks were among the most coveted things in the game— in some ways, even more desirable than Treasures.

Because even the lowest Baron rank came with stipends and Myriad Heavens Immunity.

Myriad Heavens Immunity meant that all NPC factions within the Game of Eternal Life were obligated to respect and protect a Baron, even exempting them from certain crimes.

With sufficient Nobility Rank, one could move unhindered through all territories in the game, free from all restrictions!

Most importantly, even the lowest rank granted a Fief— an independent space no one else could enter.

Only with an independent Fief could one establish a permanent home in the game!

Only with a Fief could one build a stronghold and develop a faction!

The chance to earn a Nobility Rank came but once, and Qin Han was determined to seize it.

"The further you progress in the game, the slower leveling becomes. In my past life, that Li Fei only reached level ten seven days after the game began,"

"which means there are still five days left."

"But those who fail to plan for the long term cannot succeed in the short term. This life is different from the last—with my butterfly effect, he might reach level ten earlier than expected."

"So, I can afford no more than three days. I must earn enough Gold Coins within that time to draw Amplification Cards!"

Qin Han turned his gaze toward the dark world below the mountain, his eyes hardening with resolve.

Then, he retreated into his tent, the crackling of the campfire accompanying him as he closed his eyes and slept.

The night passed without incident.

At dawn the next day, the snow had stopped, but the air felt even colder.

Qin Han packed his tent, Pots, Bowls, Ladles, and Basins into his Space Backpack, washed his face with snowmelt, and after eating a Red Snake Fruit, mounted Nightmare.

Qin Han leaped down the rugged mountain path, descending with utmost vigilance as he navigated the treacherous cliffs. He weaved carefully through the encirclement of Snow Monsters.

Thud!

A fist-sized snowball struck Qin Han squarely in the back, the tremendous impact jolting his body and nearly knocking him off Nightmare.

"You have been attacked by a Snow Monster. HP -100. Cold Damage -10."

Qin Han gritted his teeth, shivering violently from the freezing pain. These Snow Monsters were truly vile—not only did they attack from a distance, but their strikes also inflicted Cold Damage. No matter how skillfully he dodged, it was impossible to avoid every hit.

Fortunately, he had consumed a Red Snake Fruit earlier, temporarily boosting his HP by 1000. Without it, that single blow would have surely killed him. Moreover, his high Resilience prevented him from being stunned.