Eventually, some players couldn't resist and began moving closer to the red carpet.
But before these players could reach the red carpet—still over ten meters away—the soldiers immediately shouted:
"Unauthorized personnel, keep your distance.
Take one more step, and you'll be arrested for disturbing the peace and sent to the dungeon."
The approaching players, hearing the soldiers' warning, quickly backed away in fear.
These players' emotions became incredibly complex in that moment.
Of course, most players felt deeply dissatisfied and resentful.
"Damn, that's way too harsh!
They'd actually throw us in the dungeon?
I have a friend who got into a conflict with someone in Mist City and was arrested and sent to the dungeon.
He said it's pitch black inside, and you have to do hard labor.
It's absolutely miserable."
"Why can Shura walk on the red carpet but we can't?
We should protest.
You can't treat us players differently like this."
"Exactly! If no one can walk the red carpet, then no one should.
Why do Luo Feng and his group get special treatment?
If you treat us players like this, we won't do any work for Mist City anymore."
The players' shouts grew increasingly loud.
Seeing how aggressive they appeared, it seemed like they might charge forward.
Fortunately, these players still had some self-awareness.
The soldiers' minimum level was 2.
These players stood no chance against them.
However, everyone present—
Feng Qingyang, Luo Feng, and the soldiers—showed no reaction to the players' shouts.
Some things simply didn't require excessive explanation.
Just as Luo Feng's group was about to reach Mist City's entrance—
Suddenly, a powerful voice rang out:
"The City Lord approaches."
A tall, imposing man emerged from Mist City's main gate.
The surrounding players, hearing this announcement—
All wore expressions of disbelief.
Instantly, the atmosphere grew even more lively.
"Is... is that Mist City's City Lord?
This is my first time seeing what the City Lord looks like!
But why would he come out now?
Could it be to welcome Feng Qingyang?"
"Looking at this, the Silver Horn Python must really have been killed by Feng Qingyang.
Feng Qingyang truly lives up to being a six-star Bounty Hunter.
To receive the City Lord's personal reception.
As for Shura, he's really getting lucky and benefiting from the association.
Just this alone would be enough for Shura to boast about for a lifetime."
"It's completely understandable that Feng Qingyang receives such treatment.
From what I know, the level 5 peak Silver Horn Python is extremely powerful and cunning.
Just being able to defeat it is impressive enough, but actually killing it is truly difficult.
Judging by today's arrangement, Feng Qingyang must have completely eliminated the Silver Horn Python.
This is tremendously good news.
Every time the Silver Horn Python appears, the death toll reaches triple digits.
If the Silver Horn Python hadn't been eliminated, we players wouldn't dare appear casually in the surrounding Sea Zone.
Feng Qingyang's contribution is truly monumental."
At this moment, Luo Feng watched the approaching City Lord—
And felt a shock in his heart.
Feng Qingyang hadn't mentioned to him that the city lord would come out to greet him.
Could it be that he wanted to give Luo Feng a surprise?
Judging from the reactions of these people, the more importance they attached to this,
the more it indicated that the rewards Luo Feng would receive this time wouldn't be small.
Only Luo Feng was somewhat puzzled—why would the city lord personally come out to receive him?
Wasn't this level of attention a bit excessive?
Generally speaking, such a personal welcome was reserved only for those of the same rank or higher.
At this moment, Luo Feng didn't dwell on it too much.
The city lord looked at Luo Feng with a smile and said loudly, "
Congratulations on the return of our great hero of Mist City.
I never expected that Mist City would produce such a formidable warrior.
If you hadn't killed the Golden Horn Serpent,
the entire Sea Zone of Mist City would likely have no peace from now on.
This is the Hero Badge of Mist City. Today, I bestow it upon you.
"
The city lord took out a gleaming golden badge and handed it to Luo Feng.
The surrounding players were completely stunned by this scene.
It was like a bolt from the blue.
Their minds went blank.
It was as if they were witnessing something unbelievable.
"I, I, I... this, this, this...
Am I hallucinating?
Can someone tell me that everything happening before my eyes is fake?
The city lord actually gave Shura a Hero Badge?
Shura killed the Silver Horn Python—no, the Golden Horn Serpent?
Wasn't the Golden Horn Serpent supposed to have been killed by Feng Qingyang?"
"This must be fake.
Feng Qingyang must have killed the Golden Horn Serpent, and Shura took the credit.
Shura has a large amount of Ocean Coins; he must have used them to bribe Feng Qingyang.
Shura, you despicable scoundrel.
You're a fake hero.
City Lord, you've lost your mind."
"Brother, stop showing off your intelligence.
Do you think the city lord is a fool?
If the city lord didn't even know who killed the Golden Horn Serpent, how could he be the city lord?
Besides, would Feng Qingyang, at level 6, do such a thing for a few Ocean Coins?"
Even with the facts right before their eyes, some players still refused to believe what was happening.
These players simply couldn't accept the fact that Luo Feng was stronger than them.
Luo Feng paid no attention to the players' reactions; he had already focused his attention on the Hero Badge in the city lord's hand.
Just from the name, he knew it had to be something good.
When it came to such treasures, Luo Feng naturally wouldn't hold back.
He reached out and took the Hero Badge.
This was the first time he had encountered such an item, and he had no idea what effects it might have.
The attribute panel of the Hero Badge appeared before him.
[Hero Badge]
Description: This is a special item with no level classification. Equipping this Hero Badge will grant the wearer favor and respect from all indigenous humans (NPCs) in every main city within the Dark Night Sea.
When purchasing items, the wearer will enjoy various discounts and can also receive various hidden quests.
Function: Suppresses attacks from wild monsters and increases all of the wearer's attributes by 10%.
After reading the description of the Hero Badge, Luo Feng couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
Although the description of the Hero Badge was brief, it was undoubtedly an exceptional item.
Gaining the respect of NPCs might sound like a minor detail, but the value it brings is truly beyond description.
Anyone who has played games knows how difficult it is to increase an NPC's favorability.
Now, after arriving here, players quickly realize—
Just like before, going solo simply doesn't work.
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