Don't provoke mentally ill people in the infinite flow genre!

Prior to this, very few players had survived being put on a kill order, so no one knew about the survival reward mechanism.

It's actually very fair. Since killing the target will get you the bounty and all the puzzle pieces, if the target survives, you can also keep the bounty and the puzzle pieces of those who accepted the kill order and died in the game.

Therefore, Ling Ye earned six million this time and acquired more than two thousand puzzle pieces from Liang Danyi, Zhao Feirong, Fang Ao, and Geng Xian.

Of course, there are many repetitions, but ultimately some of them are useful.

So after officially joining the team, he distributed all the reward puzzle pieces to the Black Wind Stronghold team members.

As for the six million, he transferred five million to Yi Zanglan and kept the remaining one million as team funds.

After this battle, Ling Ye's originally cold and ruthless image became much softer in everyone's eyes.

He's now covered in a variety of labels, including "a living bodhisattva who saves all sentient beings," "an indomitable berserker," "the number one sponsor who surpasses even the God of Wealth," "the captain's trusted general," and "a fragile, tearful handsome man"...

Of course, everyone only dared to discuss it in private, and no one dared to say it in front of him, for fear of being seen as a provocation.

……

A few days later, on a day when the team members were all free, Yi Zanglan held a welcome banquet for Ling Ye and Du Songzi at their favorite barbecue restaurant—which could also be interpreted as finding an excuse for everyone to have a meal together.

There, the two of them also received a small amulet pendant from Ms. Wang Mingyue.

"Thank you for the puzzle piece, Wild King. I never dreamed such a good thing would happen," Wang Mingyue said sincerely. "I don't have much to repay you with, so let me just toast you!"

The other team members also stood up: "Yes, yes, let's all toast the Wild King!"

"These puzzle pieces are nominally mine, but they actually belonged to the captain." Ling Ye calmly raised his glass, his gaze fixed on where Yi Zanglan was. "We should thank the captain."

"Let's all toast the captain!" Tang Yunxi, as the atmosphere-setter, shouted with full force, "May Black Wind Stronghold prosper and flourish!"

May Black Wind Stronghold prosper and flourish!!!

Yi Zanglan was concentrating on peeling a red shrimp when he was startled and looked up speechlessly. He looked around and found that he was the only one still sitting.

"If you want to drink, then drink. Why are you shouting slogans?"

Even so, she wiped her hands clean with a tissue, poured herself a full glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

"Alright, don't be so polite, eat more—thanks to Ye Wang, we're quite well-off now."

Ling Ye glanced at her helplessly: "You call me that too? Can't you set a better example for the team?"

"Alright, from now on I'll call you a living Buddha."

"..."

Shen Yubai was grilling meat on the iron plate in front of him. He was dividing the meat between Yan Zhao and Tang Yunxi on either side of him when he suddenly thought of some serious issues.

"So, He Rui, what are your plans to do?"

This question was naturally directed at Yi Zanglan and Ling Ye.

Ling Ye said in a deep voice, "That coward is very afraid of his life. When he saw that I didn't die this time, he was so scared that he went to the system center to lock his account - until the end of this year, he can't sign into other people's games, and others can't sign into his games."

"...I heard this operation is extremely expensive."

"It's okay. If he has the guts, he can keep spending money to lock it up. The day he can't lock it up anymore will be his death day."

"If he's locked in until the end of the year, it's not that long, is it?" Yan Zhao thought for a moment. "After all, the team competition is at the beginning of next year. I don't believe he'd be willing to give up such an important event. If he really does, what will the team members think of him?"

"Wouldn't that be even better? There are so many uncertainties in team battles, there are plenty of opportunities to take him down." After saying that, Qin Shaoyu belatedly realized, "Hey, we're going to participate in the team battles too, right?"

Yan Zhao sneered: "Theoretically, newly established teams that haven't reached the required years of experience are not eligible to participate, but we've taken over the Winter Team. Thanks to that bastard Fei Bo for accumulating levels for us in advance."

Yi Zanglan nodded: "Then let's raise another glass to that dead bastard Fei Bo."

"...You're so strange."

"Although we've never participated in team competitions before, we've heard about some of the rules." Su Su and Li Siqi exchanged a glance, and she said with difficulty, "There's a limit to the number of participants in team competitions. Each team has to send fifteen people to participate, but we only have thirteen people in total."

Li Siqi added: "Of course, if the team has a limited number of members, they can apply to the system and participate with the full strength of the team."

But with other teams having fifteen players and our team having thirteen, we are definitely at a disadvantage.

"Does that mean I have to participate too?" Wang Mingyue, biting into half a melon, was stunned by the question. "Wouldn't I be dragging our team down if I went?"

"We both think so," Su Su sighed. "Going there would likely mean we wouldn't be of much help to everyone; we'd just be filling in the gaps."

Why do you think that way?

The one who asked the question was Yi Zanglan. Upon hearing this, she immediately put down her chopsticks and coldly looked up at the three people opposite her.

"If you lack confidence so much, and believe you're just a burden, then what was the point of me recruiting you into the team in the first place?"

"..."

Even with such a gentle face, she exudes a strong sense of pressure when she speaks seriously and not joking.

The room fell silent instantly, and no one dared to interrupt. Wang Mingyue, Su Su, and Li Siqi were visibly nervous. In the end, it was Su Su who mustered up the courage to explain.

"No, Captain, we didn't mean to run away. It's just that everyone in the team is too outstanding, and our talents are just average."

"Since I agreed to let you join the team, it means you all have your own strengths." Yi Zanglan's gaze swept over the three of them one by one, and he spoke calmly, "Some of you here may not be very familiar with each other, so this is a good opportunity to enhance everyone's understanding."

"Wang Mingyue has a good memory, is quick-witted, and knows how to adapt; moreover, even when she thought she was going to die, she was still willing to hand over a key item to help me pass the level. I believe she will be a very good team member with a strong sense of teamwork in the future."

"Su Su is bold yet meticulous and very responsible; Li Siqi is efficient and selfless. At the same time, they are a highly compatible couple who can show great understanding in any special moment."

"To build a mature team, we need talents in all aspects. Everyone should perform their duties and cooperate with each other to better achieve our goals. I don't want to see anyone belittle themselves. If you think your abilities are not good enough, use the remaining months to improve. In the team competition at the beginning of the year, no one can be left out unless they leave the team."

It was rare for Yi Zanglan to give such a serious lecture; it was addressed not only to the three of them, but also to everyone.

No one in the room objected, because no one disagreed.

Wang Mingyue was greatly encouraged by the affirmation and made a serious promise.

"Captain, don't worry, I've actually been consistently training and learning various skills, and Sister Ying can attest to that!"

Wu Ying nodded: "That's true."

What wasn't mentioned before was that Wu Ying went to complete the formalities and brought Wang Mingyue from Qishi District to Anle District.

She rented out one of her spare guest rooms to him, charging only a small portion of the rent each month. Now the two often go to the gym together.

"I understand, Captain." Su Su also expressed her sincerity. "Siqi and I will not have similar thoughts again. We like Black Wind Village and want to improve together with you."

Li Siqi echoed, "That's right, we'll prepare well for the team competition and do our best to support everyone in the game."

"Besides training your physical fitness, you should also watch more live streams, especially those of mid-to-high-level players, to learn from their experience and tactics," Yan Zhao reasonably suggested. "Also, browse the forums more often to learn about the popular players so that you'll have some idea of ​​what to expect if you encounter them in the future."

"Okay, got it!"

Having said all that needed to be said, Yi Zanglan began peeling his shrimp again.

She turned her head and gestured to Shen Yubai: "Bring two cases of wine over. It's rare for everyone to be here tonight, so I want to test everyone's drinking capacity."

Shen Yubai was shocked: "...You want to drink again? Please, Lanlan, have some peace with me."

"no."

"So today is a drinking party?" Wu Ying's expression was complicated. "I should have taken the day off."

"Do you think you can get leave?" Jiang Ling sighed. "I have no doubt that the captain will bring the drinks and arrange the dinner at your house."

"..."