112: People gathered

Now, Bai Tian's friends all had their own mounts.

Frost Like Snow had the powerful Bull Demon King, Liao Fan had obtained the immensely strong Tyrannical Savage Red Ape, and Flowers in Full Bloom had even acquired a 9-star high-tier amphibious mount—[Shadow Cloud Sable].

Before long, the three of them appeared one after another.

Liao Fan arrived a step later, riding atop the three-meter-tall, red-furred Tyrannical Savage Red Ape. Dressed in high-level equipment, he looked quite imposing.

Seeing the newcomer, Frost Like Snow blinked her large eyes and asked Bai Tian curiously, "Brilliant, who is this?"

Just as Bai Tian was about to introduce them, there was a sudden "thud" as the Tyrannical Savage Red Ape leaped heavily, landing four meters away from Bai Tian's group and kicking up a cloud of dust.

Liao Fan wanted to act like an expert, jumping down from the Tyrannical Savage Red Ape's head to leave a cool impression on Frost Like Snow and Flowers in Full Bloom.

However, the result was not as intended.

With a "whoosh," he landed, but before he could steady himself, his foot slipped, and he took a nasty spill, landing in a splayed-out "star" shape right at the feet of Bai Tian's trio.

Seeing this, Bai Tian's lips twitched slightly as he thought, This guy is really embarrassing.

However, the pure and lovely Frost Like Snow was amused by Liao Fan and let out a "pfft" laugh.

Even the cold and elegant Flowers in Full Bloom had a playful smile on her lips.

Liao Fan quickly flipped himself upright like a salted fish and stood up. Maintaining an air of elegance, he extended his left hand toward Frost Like Snow. "Hello! I am Turbid Wine Among Flowers, Bai... Brilliant's best brother."

"It's an honor to meet you all."

Frost Like Snow nodded gently but didn't shake Liao Fan's hand, simply introducing herself. "I am Frost Like Snow."

Then she pointed to Flowers in Full Bloom. "This is my best friend—Flowers in Full Bloom."

Flowers in Full Bloom was always cold toward the opposite sex. Even though Liao Fan was Bai Tian's brother, she only gave a faint nod.

At this moment, Bai Tian patted Liao Fan on the shoulder and introduced him to the two women. "This guy might be a bit of a goof sometimes, but he's reliable."

"Once my city is built, he will be my vice city lord. You should add him as a friend."

Hearing Bai Tian say this, Liao Fan immediately puffed out his chest even straighter.

Frost Like Snow had originally thought Liao Fan was bragging, but after hearing Bai Tian's words, she looked at Liao Fan with a strange expression.

Flowers in Full Bloom still gave Bai Tian face and directly responded, "Okay."

Then she proactively sent a friend request to Liao Fan.

Having added both Frost Like Snow and Flowers in Full Bloom—one pure and one cold, both great beauties—Liao Fan felt delighted.

Just then, a group of players approached from a distance.

Leading them was a Level 17 female Warrior with fair skin and long legs. Her silver-white hair was neat and clean, and she looked to be around the same age as Frost Like Snow and Flowers in Full Bloom.

Her ID was—Yan Mulan.

She led five people, three males and two females, with an average level of 16. Their equipment was primarily blue with some green, making them elite players for the current stage.

"Brilliant, Hua Hua's and my friends are here."

Frost Like Snow said to Bai Tian before standing on her tiptoes to wave at the approaching group.

Yan Mulan joked, "Good grief, calling us all the way out here. You two have mounts but didn't even come to pick us up. I don't feel the love anymore."

Clearly, Yan Mulan was very well-acquainted with Frost Like Snow and Flowers in Full Bloom.

Frost Like Snow greeted them with a smile, while Flowers in Full Bloom said to Bai Tian, "They are all my classmates. You can trust them to help."

Bai Tian nodded and said softly, "Thank you."

Flowers in Full Bloom shook her head and smiled. "There's no need for 'thank you' between us. If anyone should be thanking someone, it's me thanking you."

Seeing Frost Like Snow call over another group of beauties and handsome guys, Liao Fan's eyes grew even more excited.

He leaned close to Bai Tian's ear and whispered, "Buddy, I think I have a chance to escape bachelorhood. That Frost Like Snow seems pure but is actually quite proud, and Flowers in Full Bloom is too cold."

"This new Yan Mulan is more my type."

Bai Tian rolled his eyes at him.

In fact, when Frost Like Snow and Flowers in Full Bloom called Yan Mulan's group over, they hadn't told them beforehand what they were coming for.

But when they saw the server's number one Priest, Brilliant, was here, along with his high-level Mage friend, they were immediately filled with shock and joy.

Upon learning that the purpose of coming here was to help Brilliant build a city, Yan Mulan and her team were so happy they couldn't close their mouths, expressing their absolute willingness.

After everyone was introduced, the atmosphere became even more lively.

Bai Tian said gratefully to Yan Mulan and the other five, "Thank you for coming to help me."

Bai Tian solemnly promised, "I guarantee right now that as long as I successfully build the city, I will give each of you a mount."

Hearing Brilliant's generous offer, the eyes of Yan Mulan and her five companions lit up.

At the current stage, a mount was worth at least several hundred thousand.

They excitedly stated, "Don't worry, we will definitely do our best to help you complete the city building."

At this point, Frost Like Snow quietly walked up to Bai Tian, gave his lower back a light pinch from behind, and whispered, "You're such a spendthrift!"

"A mount is worth hundreds of thousands. Besides, since they could come, Hua Hua and I already promised to treat them to a big meal."

Seeing Frost Like Snow feeling the sting for Bai Tian, Flowers in Full Bloom's lips curled into a playful, teasing smile.

She knew that Bai Tian still had at least four thousand mount treasure boxes on hand.

Bai Tian smiled awkwardly at Frost Like Snow, then wasted no more time and immediately took out the [city building token] to activate it.

His inventory instantly decreased by 200,000 gold coins, while 10 points of Luck and 2,000 Reputation points were deducted.

The system notification sounded: "([city building token] used successfully. Please manually select a location for the city within a 100,000-meter radius.)"

"(Once the selection is complete, the city building trial will begin in 10 minutes.)"

Bai Tian immediately chose the land beneath his feet as the site for the city.

The system prompted again: "(Selection successful! Player Brilliant and everyone in your team, please be prepared.)"

"(The 10-wave monster tide trial will officially begin in 10 minutes. If you hold out against the 10 waves of monsters and the city building crystal is not destroyed, you will pass the trial.)"

As the system notification ended, a tribal city filled with primitive charm appeared out of thin air within a 500-meter radius.

In the center of the tribal city, a simple resurrection array, a restoration spring, and an entirely water-blue city building crystal floating in mid-air appeared.

This city building crystal was essentially their home; as long as they protected it from being destroyed, they would succeed in building the city.

—"(Ding-dong!)"

"(Beneath the Ten Savage Peaks—[Border Wild City], player Brilliant has obtained the city building trial, which will officially begin in 10 minutes.)"

"(During the city building trial, anyone who defeats player Brilliant can take his place...)"