I handed over the game to the gaming industry, and the government gave me a hacked version.

Chapter 474 An Unthinkable Path

Chen You stared at the "2000 million experience points" on the task panel, his brows furrowed.

Experience is not the most important thing for him now.

The newbie protection period is about to end, and he needs special items that can enhance himself.

The reward must be hidden!

Chen You turned off the control panel, leaned back in his chair, and crossed his legs on the long ice crystal table in front of him.

"Lord of the City," Chen You tapped his fingers on the hilt of his sword, "let's speak frankly."

"Twenty million experience points can't buy this sword of mine."

Bingbing was stunned.

She looked at Chen You's casual and arrogant posture, and couldn't believe that he could say such things so naturally.

Aren't you a player? Shouldn't doing quests be your instinct?

"Warrior, this is the highest level of reward Aurora City can offer." Bingbingde swallowed hard. "That frost dragon is an ancient remnant species, extremely dangerous."

"It occupies the core of the Kabing Cave, and as long as it remains, the curse could return at any time."

Chen You remained unmoved and even yawned.

"Fighting and killing only damage relationships." Chen You shifted his posture. "I prefer to use my brain."

"Since it's a mission, there's always a shortcut. I'll ask you a few questions, and you'll have to answer them honestly."

Bingbing nodded subconsciously.

"First," Chen You held up one finger, "I'll pay for it, and you send the Aurora Guard to level the Kabing Cave."

"I'll cover the loot drop, and I'll give you an extra 10,000 gold coins as military expenses. Consider this mission complete, okay?"

Bingbing's eyes widened.

"This...how is this possible!" Bingbingde shook her head repeatedly. "The Aurora Guard simply cannot withstand the extreme cold breath of the Kasik Cave. Going in would be suicide."

"Moreover, the system... no, the ancestral rule is that the evil dragon must be slain by a warrior from outside the region."

Chen You clicked his tongue.

The underlying logic of NPCs has locked down the path of proxy leveling.

"Okay, the second option." Chen You held up two fingers. "That Frost Dragon, does it have an official status?"

"Compilation...compilation?" Bingbingde looked completely bewildered, clearly unable to decipher this modern term.

"So, who's in charge of it? Does it have any superiors?" Chen You patiently explained, "Or does it have any family members or weaknesses?"

"I'll just buy it with my own money and make it get out of Aurora City."

"It moves, I complete the task, it's a win-win situation for everyone."

Bingbing's face turned bright red, whether from anger or anxiety, it was hard to tell.

"That's a frost dragon that represents absolute evil and chaos!" Bingbingde suddenly stood up, slamming his hands on the table. "It only knows destruction and devouring!"

"It has no reason, and none of what you're talking about! You're insulting the Aurora City's nemesis!"

Chen You quietly watched the enraged city lord, his mind racing with a myriad of thoughts.

Is there really no unorthodox method?

"Bingbingde, let's be frank." Chen You sat up straight.

"Tell me honestly, is there any path in this Kabing Cave that no one has ever imagined?"

Bingbingde was stunned: "A path no one has ever imagined?"

"For example, a hidden boss, or getting rewards directly through back channels, or some hidden puzzle mechanism that can double the rewards?" Chen You patiently persuaded.

Bingbing frowned and pondered for a moment.

"You interrupted me just now. That place is indeed related to the ancestors of the Meng family."

Chen You raised an eyebrow.

It was also an ancestor of the Meng family.

"Was this Meng family ancestor born in the Year of the Rabbit? How come he can jump so much? How come he's everywhere?" Chen You couldn't help but complain.

He was involved in human sacrifices at the Tomb of a Thousand Lights, and he also contracted the site of the Hidden Star City.

How can he even get involved in this godforsaken Aurora City? Is he the number one villain in the Origin Realm?

Bingbing looked around, then lowered her voice guiltily, "Actually... the Meng family ancestor stayed here not for any frost power, nor to explore the ruins."

"What's the reason for that?" Chen You asked, a hint of interest in his voice.

Could there be some other earth-shattering conspiracy?

Bingbingde swallowed hard: "He...he took a fancy to the then-city lord's wife of Aurora City."

"The two were having a secret rendezvous in the Kabing Cave when they accidentally triggered an ancient restriction, awakening the Frost Dragon."

The main hall was deathly silent.

Chen You's expression froze completely.

He looked Bingbingde over again.

That city lord's wife must be of the same race as Bingbingde, right?

Ancestor of the Meng family, you are truly formidable!

"...Alright, that's enough." Chen You raised his hand and pinched his brow. "I'm afraid if I keep listening, my Dao heart will collapse."

What kind of melodramatic ethical dramas are these plot planners in the Origin Realm thinking of?

Chen You decisively got up and left the city lord's mansion.

Instead, open the map and lock onto the Supreme Building in Aurora City.

When in doubt, ask Hill.

Simply summon the White Rabbit app for automatic pathfinding.

Unlike the Hidden Star City, the Supreme Tower in Aurora City is made entirely of transparent ice crystals, reflecting the aurora in the sky and exuding a coldness that keeps people at a distance.

Chen You pushed open the heavy, icy door and entered the lobby.

The lobby was deserted, without a single player in sight.

Behind the counter stood a woman.

She wore a form-fitting silver leather armor, and her long, icy blue hair was casually tied back.

His features were so exquisite that they seemed to have been sculpted from ice and snow, without a single superfluous expression.

Those deep blue eyes held a cold indifference that kept people at arm's length.

Chen You glanced at the NPC's name above her head.

[Lobby Manager of the Supreme Building: Hill]

Goodness, there's absolutely no surprise here.

Chen You walked to the counter and tapped the cold surface with his fingers: "Hi, Hill. Long time no see."

Iceberg Hill raised his eyelids and glanced at Chen You.

My gaze lingered on his flashy outfit and the ID above his head for half a second.

"I don't know you." Hill's voice was as flat as if it had been soaked in ice water. "Besides, the Supreme Tower Aurora branch does not offer casual conversation services."

"If you want to buy information or items, please make your offer directly."

"If you don't have money, the door is behind you, get out yourself."

Chen You was amused.

Hill from Hidden Star City was gradually molded into a blood-sucking capitalist by him.

The iceberg version of Hill in front of us seems to have "money-grubbing" etched on his forehead from the factory settings.

"Okay, let's talk about money without hurting feelings." Chen You took a heavy money bag out of his backpack and threw it on the counter.

A muffled "snap" sounded.

The purse opened, revealing gleaming gold coins inside.

Iceberg Hill's gaze instantly locked onto the gold coins.

Although her expression remained cold, Chen You keenly noticed that her breathing had quickened by 0.1 seconds.

"I'd like to inquire about the Kabing Caves," Chen You said, half-lying on the counter. "In particular, are there any hidden quests or hidden mechanisms that could yield huge rewards?"

Hill stretched out his long, slender fingers and moved the money pouch in front of him.

Then he pulled out a piece of parchment from under the counter and pushed it in front of Chen You.

"The standard route to clear the Ice Cave is to defeat the frost monsters along the way and finally face the afterimage of the frost dragon."

Hill spoke very quickly, "But this route yields very little profit."

"The real treasure is hidden within the 'Throne' of the dungeon."