C144 I Have The Privilege And I Am Proud Of It!

"Upgrade successful! Your Level 2 Novice Mansion has been elevated to a Level 3 Novice Villa!"

"Level 3 Novice Villa: Amidst pear blossoms, a moonlit courtyard; by the willow-lined pond, a gentle breeze stirs. This secluded villa is a symbol of prestige and grandeur for those of status. It's an ideal residence, spacious enough for a small family. While in the Level 3 Novice Villa, your health, mana, and stamina regeneration rates all receive an incredible 300% boost! Additionally, your cultivation speed increases by 50%!"

"Heavenly Warrior! By upgrading your abode to a Level 3 Novice Villa, you've earned the 'Coolest Mansion' achievement and a bonus of 600 basic attribute points. Thanks to the auspicious buff over Flame Dragon Village, those 600 points have doubled to 1,200 basic attribute points!"

A radiant glow enveloped Chen Guo, infusing him with an additional 1,200 points to his base attributes. In an instant, Chen Guo felt a significant surge in his strength.

Becoming stronger was just that simple.

Becoming stronger was just that easy.

The villagers were astounded.

"Holy smokes, Village Chief Guangcheng actually managed to upgrade his house to a villa. What an incredible effect! A 50% increase in cultivation speed!"

"Indeed, with a 300% boost in recovery rates, a mere ten minutes of rest each day should more than suffice. That leaves even more time for getting stronger. And with the 50% faster cultivation speed... wow, I'd love to have a villa like that!"

"Plus, this Level 3 Novice Villa has everything you could want, making it exceedingly comfortable. Back on Blue Star, I never lived in a house this nice!"

The villagers gazed at Chen Guo's refined villa with envy, though some were puzzled.

"I checked the villagers' interface, and it states that a Beginner Village can only upgrade to a Level 2 Novice Mansion. How did Village Chief Guangcheng manage to upgrade to a Level 3 Villa? What's the secret?"

"Yeah, it's quite miraculous!"

"How did he pull it off?"

Many villagers looked towards Chen Guo, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Zhou Tao couldn't contain his question either: "Exactly, Boss Guangcheng, how did you manage to upgrade your house to a Level 3 Novice Villa?"

"Because I'm the village chief!" Chen Guo declared as if it were the most natural thing in the world. "It's only logical that the village chief has special privileges, right?"

...

There was a prolonged silence from the crowd.

It dawned on them that Chen Guo was indeed the village chief. As such, he stood apart from the rest.

The village chief was the leader of the village, burdened with greater responsibilities. More was expected of him, and thus, special privileges were his by right. Rights and responsibilities have always been two sides of the same coin.

The villagers harbored no resentment, only envy, for Chen Guo's special privileges. His strength and contributions to Flame Dragon Village were well-known. Without these perks, the role of village chief would seem unfairly demanding.

"Alright, I'm granting you all the authority to upgrade your homes!" Chen Guo announced, gesturing to the crowd. "I'm off to write in my diary."

The one-click house upgrade was a privilege reserved for the village chief, yet it could be extended to all villagers. Chen Guo wasn't about to click through each upgrade individually, so he simply delegated the authority to the villagers.

They could handle it from here!

With that, Chen Guo stepped into his lavish mansion. A trial challenger's home was their sanctuary, off-limits to outsiders without express permission.

Of course, Chen Guo wasn't actually going to write in a diary. Who does that? Instead, he planned to explore the capabilities of the village chief interface and practice the Celestial Spell within the comfort of his mansion.

The Celestial Spell could be passively cultivated with the right equipment, albeit at half the efficiency of active cultivation.

Now, within the walls of his mansion, Chen Guo actively cultivated the Celestial Spell, making the most of the remarkable effects. He wouldn't squander such a valuable chance.

Meanwhile, in the village, the residents were eagerly upgrading their dwellings.

In Flame Dragon Village, the quaint stone houses vanished, replaced by grand mansions that seemed to spring from the earth, filling the villagers with boundless joy.

"Who would've thought I'd become a homeowner in the Whole Heaven Battlefield before even finishing my mortgage back home! Ha, a 600-point attribute bonus is incredibly powerful! Now, our Flame Dragon Village must be the strongest of all the Beginner Villages."

"I can't even qualify for a mortgage back home, yet here I am with my own little place and a bonus of 600 attribute points! Flame Dragon Village is now my hometown, and Village Chief Guangcheng is my hero!"

"The comfort here is unbeatable. The mattress in this villa is worlds better than the straw bed in the stone house. One night on that straw bed and my back was aching..."

In the village, the villagers were abuzz with excitement as dazzling rays of light surged, enhancing their attributes. Their combat strength was skyrocketing.

But they refrained from boasting on the World Channel, wisely adhering to the principle that the tallest tree catches the most wind.

"Attention, Flame Dragon Village! Village Chief Tianxing has activated the Exchange Channel. The loyalty exchange system for Flame Dragon Village is now live!"

As the villagers busied themselves with housing upgrades, this unexpected announcement captured the majority's attention.

"Village Chief Guangcheng has launched the Exchange System!"

"Check out the Exchange System, everyone. This has got to be a key feature!"

Amidst the collective astonishment, they navigated to the system interface and accessed the newly unveiled Exchange System.

But before they could delve into its details, another announcement echoed through the village.

"Heavenly Walker has donated 100 thrombin pills to Flame Dragon Village, boosting its prestige by 1000 points and loyalty by 5000 points! Heavenly Walker's standing in Flame Dragon Village is now Friendly!"

"For the first time, a trial challenger has contributed resources, prompting the opening of Flame Dragon Village's public warehouse. Now, any villager can withdraw resources from it daily."

"Heavenly Walker has gifted Flame Dragon Village with 200 blue treasure chests, elevating the village's prestige by 3000 points and loyalty by 10,000 points. Heavenly Walker has ascended to Respected status!"

These announcements drew everyone's focus to the Exchange System's donation feature. It was clear that contributing resources to the village could enhance one's reputation and loyalty points. This system seemed to accommodate those willing to invest. For the wealthy, a substantial donation was all it took to raise their standing and loyalty.

"Boss Guangcheng has made a generous donation to the village, earning a significant boost in reputation. Such prestige is invaluable and not easily obtained!"

"Check it out, there's a public warehouse that's popped up right here in the square. We can access the supplies donated by Boss Guangcheng from inside. If you want to get your hands on a thrombin pill, it'll cost you 50 loyalty points, and snagging a blue treasure chest will set you back 100 loyalty points... But hey, it's a steal compared to the prices out there! It's practically a giveaway!"