CHAPTER 275: CHAPTER 256 STABLE AS A MOUNTAIN VS SHENGSHI YIYI

Ning Wenliang, the general manager of Jinfo Hotel, is also the apparent true manager of this hotel.

Just in his early thirties, he has risen all the way from an ordinary waiter to his current position through extraordinary courage and sharp insight.

When people mention him, they cannot help but be deeply impressed by his management talent.

He has managed to transform an ordinary Jinfo Hotel into one of the most prominent landmark hotels in Yuanfeng City through several years of operation. Calling him a genius in the industry is not an exaggeration.

His career in the first half of his life seems almost like a cheat code to ordinary people, leaving them in awe.

However, while everyone casts envious eyes his way, he feels dissatisfied and helpless with his current position.

Perhaps, for the vast majority of ordinary people, reaching his current position is already quite remarkable.

But given his greater ambition, he is simply unable to be content with the status quo.

He wants greater development and a larger platform to showcase himself, rather than just managing a hotel as he does now.

Even if a pond expands, to outsiders it is still just a pond.

A pond is a pond; it will not become rivers, lakes, and seas due to your efforts.

Unfortunately, his luck seems to have run out. Despite holding a high position, he suddenly cannot see his future path clearly.

He’s like a mountain climber who has reached the peak, only seeing his path up from where he stands now.

Wanting to take one more step only to find that all he can do now is tread in place.

Initially, he was unwilling, but after several attempts, he realized:

For a fish to leap over the dragon gate, what’s missing isn’t dissatisfied carp, but that dragon gate which can ultimately change fate.

Later, Ning Wenliang gradually accepted fate’s arrangement, conscientiously managing this hotel, akin to a ’golden pond’, for the benefactors behind it.

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On this day, just like usual, after handling the hotel’s affairs, Ning Wenliang returned to his office and immersed himself in the forums of "Glory of the Gods".

Originally thinking of gaming as a frivolous pastime, he was completely overturned by the appearance of this game.

After work, like most people, the first thing Ning Wenliang did when he got home was to enter the game and explore the exotic new continent.

In just about a month, Ning Wenliang can now be considered a qualified gaming enthusiast.

When inconvenient to play at work, Ning Wenliang mostly soaks in the game forums as a bystander, gossiping about everything in the game with netizens from all over the world.

At this moment, Ning Wenliang was submerged in a thread about the "Treasure Battle", watching the grand battle scenes in the video with admiration and envy.

It’s a pity that because he was out drinking for a social engagement yesterday and fell asleep right after getting home, he missed such a grand event.

Receiving the news this morning, Ning Wenliang regretted it bitterly.

"Ring ring~"

Just as Ning Wenliang was engrossed in the computer, the phone rang suddenly beside him.

Casually answering the phone, Ning Wenliang said:

"Hello~"

Originally indifferent, once hearing the content from the other side, Ning Wenliang’s expression changed:

"What did you say?"

"Is it really him? Are you sure you didn’t see wrong?"

"Alright alright, I got it."

After hanging up the phone, a glimmer of excitement flashed between Ning Wenliang’s eyebrows, and he hurriedly walked out of the office.

......

In a sunny scene, flowers bloom and sway in the wind.

Suddenly a shadow flashed before the camera:

"Boom"

Two heavy combat boots suddenly fell from the sky, directly trampling two clusters of fresh flowers into the ground, burying them within.

Just after landing and before he could stand steadied, Fang Zhengrong suddenly felt a mass of fire lighting from afar, already too late to dodge.

Fang Zhengrong grunted and directly positioned the heavy shield horizontally in front of him:

"Bang!"

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Fang Zhengrong’s attack caused Shengshi Yiyi to abandon chanting skills and switch to a Basic Attack, retreating swiftly and keeping a distance from Fang Zhengrong.

In terms of speed, a Mage wearing Cloth Armor moves much faster than a Shield Warrior in Heavy Armor.

When a Mage deliberately dodges, as a Shield Warrior, Fang Zhengrong could only close in within a short time if Shengshi Yiyi made a prediction error, similar to Qingyi Zhange’s initial mistake, in which one misjudgment meant death.

Unlike Qingyi Zhange, Shengshi Yiyi, being a main force in Shengshi Dynasty’s pioneering team, naturally wouldn’t make the same mistake.

As they completed this series of actions, the sound of gasping filled the restaurant:

"She actually dodged, how close!"

"I thought he would get smashed just like Qingyi Zhange, getting beaten to death up close."

Someone marveled:

"Deserving indeed of Shengshi Dynasty’s pioneering team’s main force, this female Mage is indeed strong."

"I’m afraid this time it might be tough for the stable master to win!"

Amidst everyone’s assumption that the battle would last a long time, Fang Zhengrong suddenly started sprinting toward Shengshi Yiyi.

Shengshi Yiyi watched that ’massive’ figure gleaming under the blazing sun with a grave look, strong pressure enveloping her heart.

While the odds of winning were quite low, Shengshi Yiyi still desired to challenge, to see what she could achieve facing the Creation Mercenary Corps’ top Shield Warrior.

Shengshi Yiyi kept waving her Magic Staff, retreating continuously.

Huge fireballs formed at the Magic Staff’s tip, striking directly at Fang Zhengrong.

To maintain his speed, Fang Zhengrong didn’t use his shield to block Shengshi Yiyi’s attack, instead using his arm as a barrier:

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"-98" Critical Strike

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Shengshi Yiyi never imagined that her opponent, to get near her, didn’t even defend, opting instead to withstand damage bodily.

Yet, by doing so, Shengshi Yiyi also lost the chance to cast skills, relying on Basic Attacks alone.

Witnessing this, many couldn’t help but worry:

"In this way, won’t the stable master get worn out by this woman?"

"Though the damage is low, constant passive beating can’t be endured forever!"

Someone seemed to realize something:

"This female Mage must have more than one speed-enhancing equipment, her speed is just too fast."

Seeing Fang Zhengrong approach, Shengshi Yiyi had to abandon Basic Attacks and create distance again from Fang Zhengrong.

Because even Basic Attack would affect Shengshi Yiyi’s Movement Speed.

At the moment Shengshi Yiyi turned around, she spotted a nearby field of Bluestone formations and subtly rejoiced.

Clenching her teeth, she recklessly dashed toward the Bluestone formations on Hundred Flowers Slope.

Shengshi Yiyi’s action was instantly picked up by viewers on screen:

"Is she heading to the Bluestone Forest?"

"Whoa, such a sly woman."

"Entering this area isn’t good news for the stable master!"

Shengshi Yiyi didn’t care what others gossiped behind her back, her gaze fixed solely on the forest of rocks in the Bluestone formations.

If only she could enter, she could use those monoliths as cover to evade Fang Zhengrong’s skill attacks.

After all, Shield Warrior attacks are singular and directional, making it much easier to dodge once inside.

Meanwhile, her speed advantage would further increase within, and victory wouldn’t be entirely out of reach.

Everyone who saw this realized Shengshi Yiyi’s intention, casting worried glances at Fang Zhengrong.

No one noticed the hint of a cold smile on Fang Zhengrong’s face, nor did they realize he had intentionally maneuvered Shengshi Yiyi into running in this direction.

Chen Ping, watching her husband with concern, asked involuntarily:

"Will he be alright?"

Though Chen Ping usually surfed the web for gaming knowledge, it was mostly superficial.

Having half-baked knowledge of actual combat, her concern was inevitable.

Ouyang Hao calmly explained beside her:

"Don’t worry, Sister Ping, he’ll be fine."

Chen Ping asked:

"He won’t get into trouble, will he?"

Those around couldn’t help but chuckle lightly at her question.

Zhang Xinying chimed in with a cheeky glint in her eye:

"Sis Ping, you got it wrong."

Chen Ping:

"Huh?"