Chapter 790: Chapter 627: One Hundred Years of Property Tax
Sela was still in shock, unable to recover: "Everyone, houses can add attributes! Although I don’t know how many property deeds she mentioned, there must be at least dozens, right? Property deeds worthy of being kept in a safe with a 2 billion debt ledger are certainly luxurious mansions. Once so many mansions are rebuilt, to what terrifying extent will his attributes reach? Our rankings could very well be blown away by him!!"
Sariel was shocked: "That’s Plague Island, who would rebuild there? Impossible!"
Sela snorted: "Demons aren’t afraid of the plague! What if he builds a Demon City? I’m a Fallen Blood Angel, and I’m not afraid of the plague either. I could build a Fallen Angel City on the island!"
The chat group fell silent instantly!
Michael exhaled a long breath: "Alright, I’ll still make an inferential summary. The owners of these property deeds he’s excavated are definitely not him. Maybe he used some strange method we’re not aware of, borrowing relations with pirates, angels, or sea demons, registering all these owners under his name, forming a role similar to a real estate company owner, and gaining recognition from the ranking system, which would lead to two problems!"
"First, the island must be rebuilt. If not, these property deeds are worthless, and he can’t gain attributes. Second, once rebuilt, and the property deeds take effect, he must pay a hundred years’ worth of property tax, which would far exceed the rebuilding costs, enough to doom him!"
Sariel laughed boisterously: "Exactly! If he wants to enjoy the vast benefits of these property deeds, he also has to bear the century-long tax!"
Sela finally snapped back to reality: "Seems like it, doesn’t it?"
Raphael chuckled: "This Chun guy is quite something, creating a death spiral!"
Sariel sneered: "So, the only significance of these property deeds to him is artificially inflating his ranking. But this ranking is significant too, enhancing his reputation. This is probably his strategy of boosting pirate reputation while in jail, but if we lock him up for life, drug him to ruin, even this last hope can be snuffed out."
Gabriel grinned: "Well said!"
Metatron said sternly: "Did you all overlook a major issue?"
Sela asked in surprise: "What is it?"
Metatron said: "Midnight Moore moved up the ranks, reaching 14th place, just below Arthur! How did he, a fugitive hiding outside the city, who suffered from muscle backlash and couldn’t move properly for days, manage to climb the ranks?"
The lords finally realized!
Sariel sneered: "So, this is what we’ve previously discussed, China District has a two-pronged approach. On the surface, they’re using Chun’s inflated ranking to grab our attention, but the real focus is training Midnight Moore! He’s on the super squad list in Silverlight Village, but Moore didn’t act with them, indicating a special training strategy!"
Raphael chuckled: "Luckily, Metatron has him wanted, which will significantly impact his growth!"
Metatron said sternly: "No, he’s a spy capable of disguising as an NPC, so his growth is not much affected. My strategy now is to immediately search and capture any NPC showing signs of weakness when walking!"
Michael furrowed his brows: "This is indeed a major issue! Since this is the case, let’s also employ a two-pronged approach. Sela, since you’re in the Southern Canyon Village, start infiltration operations to control the village and continue befriending Bilenna."
Sela laughed: "But I still have to go back in the evening to hang out with Amy."
Michael continued: "Gabriel can also ’befriend’ Bilenna! But it’s a bit risky!"
Gabriel sneered: "If I can capture Bilenna’s clone in Chun’s mind, can I control Chun then?"
Michael said: "The main goal is to control Bilenna. The secret behind her pirate and sea demon organization is the real value..."
...
At this moment, Chun watched as Bilenna gracefully walked out of the tavern, strolled back to the inn’s dormitory, then closed the door and laughed into the covers tremblingly...
But Chun couldn’t laugh, as a thorn stuck in his throat: "Is the excuse of these ruin property deeds really valid?"
Aileen sighed: "I hear in the Empire that even if a mortgaged house burns down, you still have to pay the mortgage property tax. This ruin probably operates on a similar principle, so it should be valid, right?"
I feel vaguely the same way, otherwise, why would I use this reason? Once they realize I’m just a fraud propped up by ruin property deeds, the pressure of persecution should lessen a bit.
Bilenna giggled under the covers: "I don’t know if it’s valid, but earning 30,000 Privilege Points was really easy!"
Chun had to acknowledge the craftiness! Public beta veterans say questlines are unreliable, NPCs can deceive, and now it seems true, having deceived even the Dark Privilege Values of the Ten Lords! Of course, it’s also because I instructed them well from the shadows!
Bilenna chuckled: "What should I do with these 30,000 Privilege Points?"
Chun advised: "Don’t squander it! Only a Sage can produce such things, and others can’t!"
Aileen laughed: "Dear, you should strive to advance to a Dark Sage too!"
Can a Dark Sage produce Dark Privilege Values?
This profession is truly prestigious, having surfaced from special assessment information within three days of launch. I’ve learned and self-taught numerous professions along the way, yet still haven’t scratched its surface.
Aileen added: "Dear, now that the Elder’s probe is dealt with, this 20-fold drug potency is still potent, so I should assist you in recovery!"
Uh-oh, is it FBI again?
Alright then, since the main account has nothing going on...
It was then that a knock came from outside: "Brother Chun, your midnight snack is here!"
Ah, time to log off quickly...
"Coming!"
Chun opened the door to a massive food cart being pushed in! The cheers from the first floor of the internet cafe came rushing in.
Chun was shocked: "What’s this now?"
The delivery guy laughed: "Brother Tao, the Dragon Slayer, paid for it, specially ordering 10 pounds of king crab with oysters for Brother Chun!"
Holy Shit, yesterday it was Brother Long who treated us to an entire roasted lamb! Aren’t these king crabs 200 or 300 per pound? This cart must be worth thousands?
Chun asked again: "The brothers are having a midnight snack too?"
The delivery guy chuckled: "Yes, it’s Brother Tao’s treat again, fried rice, noodles, skewers, and boiled eggs! Now the three surrounding snack streets all know that Brother Long and Brother Tao from Jinghai City have come to Shenjiang and boosted our local economy..."
"Alas..."
Chun, having nothing else to do now: "Why not go down and share with the brothers! I haven’t chatted with them for a few days."
Truth is, he mostly misses the feeling of being adored.
The delivery guy exclaimed: "Isn’t this not enough to go around?"
Chun laughed: "A bite for each should be fine? Actually, it’s also my first time trying king crab, so let’s have a taste with the brothers..."
The delivery guy laughed: "Sure, let’s head downstairs!"
...
As Chun stepped down the stairs, the boisterous first floor fell silent, then erupted: "Brother Chun!! It’s Brother Chun!!!"
This is exactly the feeling Chun was after, waving to greet: "Hello, brothers~!"
The internet cafe roared: "Hello, Brother Chun!!"
