MMORPG: Divine Mech Hunter-Chapter 918 - Ambition

Chapter 918: Chapter 918: Ambition

Chapter 918 -918: Ambition

Although Li Yao had beautiful aspirations, in reality, once he returned to the guild’s headquarters, he couldn’t find a moment of leisure.

Just as Li Yao was preparing materials to craft the Thousand Mechanisms Bow, Sister Li came knocking on his door.

“You can’t be slacking off now, the guild is insanely busy.”

Li Yao offered a wry smile, “Even if you add me to the mix, I wouldn’t be much help.”

Sister Li said helplessly, “There’s something that nobody but you can do.”

“Just tell me what it is, and stop flattering me,” Li Yao chuckled.

“I’m not flattering you. Although we had the lifestyle players bring back the supplies in specialty backpacks in batches, I have no issues arranging that part; you don’t need to worry. But the guild’s engineering lifestyle players have brought back a ton of Stone thrower and Ballista parts, and they have absolutely no ability to assemble them. They could learn how to now, but if they wanted to assemble everything, they wouldn’t have time for anything else,” Sister Li explained the reason she had sought out Li Yao.

Li Yao slapped his forehead, cursing himself for forgetting about this issue.

These War Machines weren’t so easy to come by; all were scarce resources, and many were expensive items only available once upgraded to large towns.

Although the machines were rudimentary compared to the ones used by the Orcs, they were incredibly precious.

Ordinary guilds’ walls hardly had any Stone throwers or Ballistas. It was only because Li Yao had specifically marked an arsenal that Starfire managed to scoop up a large batch of military supplies.

And unexpectedly, the lifestyle profession players of Starfire were not only catching up but also taking a step further, now capable of making professional backpacks.

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The so-called professional backpacks were specialized storage spaces, such as engineering backpacks that could only hold engineering items and had huge capacity.

This was a skill close to being high-level that could only be learned and used if made by oneself. Li Yao knew well that many guilds still had to figure out ways to hire carriages to transport goods back, which was incredibly time-consuming.

“You didn’t think about the fact that our guild, Starfire, can open shops. Just from the orders by players alone, without contributing materials, the guild members can keep busy and improve their proficiency. Why wouldn’t we be fast? Moreover, the stores in Oraima have already opened, having these shops is a huge advantage for our guild. We can save time and effort in cultivating a lot of lifestyle profession players. It’s only natural for us to be ahead of those major guilds,” Sister Li confidently stated.

Li Yao nodded. Those big guilds had plenty of people and resources, but their experiences and focuses were limited after all.

Opening shops and welcoming a vast number of players brought in an unending flow of orders, something that couldn’t compare to a single guild.

When Li Yao had first opened shops, he intended to solve the guild’s financial problems. He didn’t expect this additional boon, which also came as a pleasant surprise. This could put Starfire on a beneficial cycle.

“All right, then come with me. Before I assemble those things, you all need to help me with something else.”

Li Yao led Sister Li to the sapling of the Tree of Life, which was located in the backyard of the guildhall. While everyone in the guild was incredibly busy, this area would normally be bustling, but it was almost deserted now.

The growth of the World Tree wasn’t so simple. The materials and resources required could be obtained by Li Yao alone, but it would be exhausting to death.

By harnessing the collective power of the entire guild, where each person completed tasks and earned contribution points as well as special rewards from the World Tree, they could accomplish two objectives at once.

Though still a sapling, it had already reached the height of a small house and was lush and thriving.

Perhaps for other trees, it wasn’t considered small, but for the World Tree, it really was just a sapling.

Li Yao took out a small barrel of the acquired Demigod blood, and the World Tree immediately extended a branch, not bothering with niceties with Li Yao, and directly absorbed all the Demigod blood from the barrel.

Sparkling green lights flickered throughout the World Tree as it began to shake, clearly wanting more, with countless branches dancing around Li Yao.

This time, Li Yao unleashed the Touch of Darkness, and five ribbon-like bands struggled like little dragons.

These were the five guardian forces tangled together inside the body of the Black Dragon Queen, aside from the Ancient God’s Curse.

Originally, Li Yao had wanted to keep them for himself, but he didn’t know when he would have the chance to use them, and they were difficult to preserve.

The World Tree frantically twined around the five light bands, with five of its branches changing color.

Then, the entire tree began to grow wildly; Sister Li watched in astonishment as the World Tree expanded from the size of a three-yard house to a massive seven or eight yards.

And its lush foliage expanded a great deal, directly covering and enveloping the council hall.

Li Yao didn’t stop; instead, he took out the Dragon Egg, which was only the size of a goose egg.

The five sparkling light branches instantly twisted into a nest-like shape, colorful and splendid, and then extended downwards.

Li Yao placed the Dragon Egg right into the nest, and then the egg was enveloped by the five guardian forces, turning colorless and, as if it had come to life, began to beat like a heartbeat.

Then, the nest was lifted and covered by other branches, becoming unremarkable, and the Dragon Egg looked just like an ordinary bird egg.

Sister Li was staggered by the astonishing transformation, “You’re really daring, that’s a Dragon Egg, isn’t it?”

The Dragon Clan was too powerful, and she was filled with worry now.

“Don’t worry, the Dragon Kings know that I have this Dragon Egg, and they haven’t objected. Moreover, with the Black Dragon Queen in my hands, let alone a weak Dragon Egg, even if it were a real Dragon Egg from the other four clans, those Dragon Kings wouldn’t care. Isn’t that right, Queen?” Li Yao said, addressing someone behind him.

A shadow appeared from the empty space and gradually solidified, “You really do have guts, daring to bring a Dragon Egg to the Dragon Sleep Temple, but since the Dragon Kings have not mentioned it, it means they don’t care.”

Li Yao smiled and nodded, “So, do you think my attempt will succeed?”

The Black Dragon Queen fell silent for a while before saying, “I thought I was crazy enough, but I never expected you to be crazier than me. If you succeed, heh, now that would be interesting. However, this Dragon Egg is too weak; why not take another one, I can give you one.”

Li Yao waved his hand and said, “No need, this one will do. It will only grow close to the Tree of Life and me. The one you offer may be good, but I dare not use it.”

“I understand now—it looks like we need our members to do more tasks related to the World Tree,” Sister Li, reassured by the affirmation from the Black Dragon Queen of Li Yao’s judgment, felt excited at the thought of hatching a dragon, and she immediately elevated the World Tree to strategic significance.

“Yes, let’s go assemble the Stone thrower now.”

Afterward, Li Yao began assembling the Stone thrower, and then decided on the placement.

This task took two days, and Starfire’s defenses were enhanced by several levels, especially among the NPCs, who felt even more secure about Li Yao as their Lord.

Meanwhile, Li Yao also received a message from the Queen: the battle for the docks was upon them, and he should prepare…