Scourge Messenger

Chapter 29: Wanted in Shenhou Mansion
In online games, loot distribution is generally divided into dice requirement mode and DKP mode.

The dice demand model, that is, whoever wants the loot rolls the dice, and the player with the highest dice number wins the loot. This model has various derivative rules.

The DKP mode is a mode of competing for loot based on contribution. A commander or system will determine the specific contribution of each player and convert it into quantifiable points. Players then bid for the loot by bidding.

The mode used in the Thieves' House is the DKP mode.

When everyone saw Yan Qing easily take over Bingzi Jiaolin with his thief points, they saw the loophole in this distribution model.

You just need to accumulate a lot of thief points during the mission, or kill a companion who has obtained a large number of thief points, then you can get the legendary token!

From this, we can see the sinister intentions behind Yan Qing's design of this dungeon: the seemingly fair distribution system actually gives players the power to backstab each other. Even if you don't intend to do so, you still have to be wary of your teammates stabbing you in the back.

In order to make it easier for players to keep a certain amount of thief points, Yan Qing also made some adjustments to the auction system.

The starting bid is 5 thief points, and each bid increase is at least 5 points. There is obviously a loophole here.

In a normal auction, Yan Qing must bid more than all the points that Pharmacist Yuan has in order to bid for the Bingzi Jiaolin, but because the bid increases by at least 5 points each time, Yan Qing only needs to bid 36 points - if others want to bid, they must increase the bid to 41 points, and Pharmacist Yuan, who only has 40 points, obviously cannot do it.

In other words, Yan Qing had already anticipated that if the pharmacist was willing to bid 40 points first, then he would have to pay at least 45 points to bid for Bingzi Jiaolin.

36 points and 45 points, the difference is 9 points.

You should know that a mission only gives 30 points. Yan Qing, who saved 9 thief points, has a huge advantage in the next mission.

However, this flawed bidding rule will undoubtedly make the atmosphere between teammates more tense. Whether you bid for an item with fewer points or force others to bid for an item with more points, it is equivalent to sowing the seeds of dispute in the team.

Finally, Yan Qing added the condiment that 'those who have already bid on the items will have priority bidding in the next round'. This is clearly encouraging players to maliciously raise the prices, forcing players who haven't bid yet to endure the first round of bidding by others!
According to the rules, you can backstab your teammates; according to the benefits, you should backstab your teammates; emotionally, you can't wait to backstab your teammates - Yan Qing feels that he is a genius, and this copy is so well designed!

It would have been better if he hadn't been glared at by the pharmacist.

In fact, Yan Qing did not take Bingzi Jiaolin very seriously. For him as a planner, these legendary tokens were just overused toys. He knew that the real game would begin after the fourth level of foundation building.

But Yan Qing would never give up Bingzi Jiaolin, because showing weakness like this would be like telling his teammates, "I am weak, I am a coward, come and bully me" - the strong should take the best spoils!
"The second item is a storage ring. Please bid for it, thieves."

The hall suddenly became quiet, and everyone observed the situation in silence.

"I'll bet 26." Ying Rushi said first.

26 Thief Points meant Shang Xinlei couldn't bid. Yao Shiyuan, on the other hand, would have to pay 31 points to snatch it—and she would have gotten it immediately. No one present could afford the high price of 36 points.

But Yaoshi Yuan did not speak.

"26 once, 26 twice, 26 three times."

"The white fox obtained the storage ring."

The storage ring floated in front of Ying Rushi. She put it on to test it out, then put the Xiaojiang Sword in and took it out again. Shang Xinlei looked at it with envy: "Hey - if I had known earlier, I would have paid 29 points to grab it. I don't even have a storage ring yet."

Everyone's heart moved, not yet... In other words, as long as Shang Xinlei wants it, there is a way to get it?
"The third item is a random advanced skill introductory manual. Thieves, please bid."

As soon as the voice of Thieves' House fell, Yaoshiyuan immediately said, "I'll bet 14."

Ying Rushi remained silent, which was equivalent to giving up his right of first offer, and the pharmacist's offer was valid. Yan Qing thought this was a really wonderful offer.

If Shang Xinlei doesn't follow, and lets Pharmacist Yuan bid for the secret book with 14 points, then Pharmacist Yuan, who still has 26 points left, might get the Enlightenment Pill again in the next round - Shang Xinlei only has 30 points, and others only need to offer 26 points to make her lose the qualification to bid.

If Shang Xinlei raises the price to 19 points to catch up, then she will not be able to raise the price in the next round with only 11 points left. If anyone wants to raise the price, it will be Yan Qing who will do it, after all, he still has 14 points left.

Shang Xinlei looked at it for a moment and sighed: "Okay, I'll bet 19."

"19 once, 19 twice, 19 three times."

"Red Snake obtains a random advanced skill introductory secret book."

"The fourth item is the Enlightenment Pill. Thieves, please bid."

"I'll bet 10!"

The person who spoke was Shang Xinlei. She smiled sweetly at Pharmacist Yuan and said, "Sister, I helped you this time. You must remember my kindness!"

Why did Shang Xinlei make the bid herself and say that she helped Yao Shiyuan?
Because her bid just made it impossible for Yan Qing, who had 14 points left, to raise the price.

But the problem was, if neither Yan Qing nor she made the first bid, then Pharmacist Yuan could secure the Enlightenment Pill with just 10 points. Shang Xinlei's so-called help was based on the premise that Yan Qing would bid first.

Therefore, Pharmacist Yuan did not make any comment on Shang Xinlei's words, but calmly gave a quote of 15 points.

All items have been distributed, and the current thief points of everyone are as follows:
Yan Qing has 14 points, Ying Ru has 7 points, Shang Xin Lei has 11 points, and Yao Shi Yuan has 25 points.

Pharmacist Yuan had a near-crushing advantage over everyone else. As long as she completed the next mission successfully, she had a high chance of winning the legendary token. This was understandable, as she had essentially given up her share of the spoils and only taken the Enlightenment Pill, a prize no one else needed.

However, will the thieves who already know the rules really watch the pharmacist snatch the legendary token?

Receiving a reward was obviously a joyous occasion, but the hall was unusually dull, devoid of any festive atmosphere. The thieves' eyes flickered, and it was unclear what evil schemes they were harboring.

Just when everyone was about to make a move, the narration of the Thieves' House had not yet ended:

"Since your mission was not completed well enough, you will no longer be able to conceal your crimes. Your deeds will become widely known, and the Divine Marquisate will take notice of you. They will issue a 30-day wanted notice for you."

"The next mission will be issued at noon ten days from now. You will be forcibly transported to the Thieves' House. Please be advised."

After a brief pause, a loud voice rang out in everyone's ears:

"Announcement from the Divine Marquisate: Four unknown thieves have recently arrived at the Thieves' House. They successfully stole the legendary Bingzi Jiaolin from the Anguo Temple in Chang'an. They are hereby wanted."

The announcement sounded three times. When it stopped, Yan Qing found that they could leave their seats.

However, no one left first. After a brief silence, Shang Xinlei asked in confusion:

"Why did you say that three times? And who are the people in the Divine Marquis Mansion? Can they really put us on the wanted list?"

It’s hard to say, Yan Qing thought.

(End of this chapter)