Entering the office of the city defender Meng Long, a middle-aged man with a dignified appearance was busy at work.
"Greetings, Lord Meng. I have a matter to discuss with you, if it's not too much trouble."
"Hmm, what is it? Please speak quickly, I've been extremely busy lately with a multitude of tasks to attend to."
"Is it a lot of work, Lord Meng? I wonder if there's anything I can do to be of service to you."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing my response, the city defender Meng Long raised his head and scrutinized me carefully before shaking his head and saying,
"It's admirable of you to offer your help, but unfortunately your skills aren't sufficient yet. Come back when you've grown stronger. However, do so quickly, as I am swamped with work and cannot afford to wait. Otherwise, I'll have to find someone else to do the job."
With that, the city defender Meng Long turned back to his work.
As expected, I had followed the instructions given to me by the leopard-skinned archer and spoken to the city defender Meng Long, but like others, I wasn't able to accept the mission due to my lack of power. What a shame.
It seems that I'll have to level up quickly. Hopefully, I'll be able to take on the task within the given time. There are always advantages to having a higher level.
"Lord Meng, I am from Stone City, and I have come to claim the reward for the luxury mansion."
"Stone City, the one who activated the gang system?"
"Yes."
I quickly handed the "Gang Building Order" to the city defender Meng Long.
"Indeed, this is the 'Gang Building Order.' I never expected you to activate the gang system so quickly. You truly are remarkable."
After taking a look at the "Gang Building Order," the city defender Meng Long returned it to me and rummaged through his desk for a while before producing a document and handing it to me.
"Stone City, this is the title deed for a luxury mansion located next to the Tianlong City square. It's now yours."
"Thank you, Lord Meng."
"Thank you, this is what you have earned with your strength. Stone City, it's impressive that you have activated the gang system, which shows your remarkable ability. It seems I have underestimated you. I have a thorny matter here, and I wonder if you could help me deal with it."
"Sure thing. Mr. Meng, please rest assured that I will do my utmost to accomplish this task."
Upon hearing the task, I immediately became energetic. I didn't expect to receive it after not having received it earlier.
"Stone City, here's the situation. A few days ago, there were reports that some dark wizards were active in the small village of Honghe on the southern border of Tianlong City, adjacent to the Elven King City in the Forest. I sent a reconnaissance team to investigate, but there has been no news. Therefore, I would like to entrust you with the task of going there to investigate and find out what the problem is."
"Ding Dong, Stone City, the city guard Meng Long is about to assign you the sole task of investigating Honghe Village. Do you accept?"
"Yes." Only one task? It would be foolish not to accept it.
Let's take a look at the task properties:
Investigate Honghe Village: The only task, task requirements: Stone City must go to Honghe Village within one month to investigate the situation of the Tianlong City reconnaissance team. The task is subject to change at any time.
"Stone City, you must be careful. The reconnaissance team I sent out is relatively powerful, but there has been no news. So, don't let your guard down."
The city guard Meng Long reminded me as I left.
After leaving the City Lord's Mansion, I went to collect the system rewards for my mansion.
"Oh my god! Someone has taken the City Lord's task."
Shortly after I left the City Lord's Mansion, there was a loud roar from over there, and the players at the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion suddenly became agitated.
"Really? I'm envious of the player who took it." A more moderate player's reaction.
"Damn, who took it? Come out, I want to PK with you. This is so frustrating. I've been waiting here for two days." A more aggressive player.
"Ah, it's really been taken. That big brother took the task. He's really amazing. Little sister admires him a lot. Brother, can you take me with you to complete the task? I can chat with you and give you a massage if you're tired." A dinosaur female player's response was enough to make one nauseous.
"It's been taken, as expected. This task is mine. City Lord, you're so heartless. I'm going to kill you." A player with a large knife went crazy and attacked the city guard Meng Long. The result was as expected.
Later, it was said that the crazy player was the first to discover this task, but he couldn't handle the blow and went insane.
On the very evening in question, several major topics erupted on the official forum of "King of Glory," which held a high position among the top ten hot topics.
"On How to Complete the Hidden and Unique Mission and Receive the Lord of the Tianlong City's Mission–a Deep Understanding from Me, the Handsome Player."
"Hello everyone, I am Hua Luo Fan Jian, the one who completed the Lord of the Tianlong City's mission. The task requires the cooperation of a female player. Interested female players may contact me. Below is my contact information: XXXXX. Video call first, no dinosaurs allowed."
"Why am I always the one who gets injured–the grievance of players who cannot receive the Lord's mission."
Without knowing any of these things, we went straight to 88 Qinglong Road, Tianlong City.
Is this Tianlong City, Qinglong Road No. 88? It can't be wrong!
No way, it's really right.
"I can't believe it, it's amazing."
After confirming twice that there was no mistake, I almost shouted.
Indeed, it was a mansion, at least two thousand square meters in size, with a three-story classical wooden building, magnificent eaves, and bright red pillars. It was truly magnificent. Upon entering the house, the luxurious decoration and elegant layout were so extravagant.
Most importantly, this mansion was right in front of the Tianlong City Square. As soon as the door opened, there was a spacious square and a crowded crowd. The location was too good. If you were to open a shop here, you wouldn't need to advertise at all. Every player could see it.
This mansion couldn't be wasted, and I had already started to calculate how to make use of it.
Upon entering the mansion, a beautiful servant dressed as a system beauty walked over and looked at me, saying, "Hello, this is the mansion of Stone City. Do you have business here?"
"I am from Stone City and have come to collect my house."
I quickly took out the deed given to me by the lord of the city, Meng Long, and showed it to the beautiful servant. The system really spared no effort in creating such a beautiful servant.
"Well. Stone City, here is the key to the house. From now on, this house is yours."
After confirming my deed, the beautiful servant handed me a key.
"Okay, Stone City, my task is complete. Would you like to hire a servant?"
"What's the point of hiring a servant?"
"Servants can help you clean the room, tidy up the garden, and do some small tasks."
"How do I hire them?" We got along quite well. I'll try hiring a few and see if they're as beautiful as this servant.
"Our servants are divided into maids and butlers. Which type would you like to hire?"
"Maid." That goes without saying.
"Our maids are divided into refined, cute, gentle, dignified, delicate, and mature types. The hiring fee for each servant is 100 gold coins per day. May I ask which type of servant you would like to hire? Of course, if there is any misconduct by the servant, the system will punish the player accordingly."
"Forget it, 100 gold coins per day is too expensive. I won't hire one."
It was too expensive to waste gold coins here, and besides, the beautiful servant was only for show. Players who had a peeping fetish might be happy, but I didn't need it.
"Okay, Stone City, my task is complete. I'm leaving." The beautiful servant turned and left.
Sob sob sob, this beautiful servant is not mine. So depressing.