With time running out, Yu Xiangnan had no choice but to bite the bullet and get on with it.
As soon as I stepped into the tavern, I saw a lively and enthusiastic waitress bustling between the tables and chairs. Above her head was the name: [Ellie].
Yu Xiangnan found an empty seat near her and sat down. Sure enough, Ellie noticed her quickly and came over with a warm smile.
"Hi, stranger, what would you like?" Ellie's voice was clear and melodious.
Yu Xiangnan looked embarrassed and said softly, "Um... I don't have any money, but I've heard that your beer is great, and I really want to try it."
Ellie paused for a moment, glanced at Little Blue who was nestled obediently on Yu Xiangnan's shoulder, then rolled her eyes and suggested, "How about this, our tavern has an arm-wrestling challenge, if you win, you can drink ale for free."
She pointed to the side.
"Look, who's the current champion?"
Yu Xiangnan looked in that direction and saw a burly, bearded man with prominent abs sitting there, his eyes revealing a sense of unruliness and arrogance.
The challenge platform was completely surrounded by a crowd, which was as noisy as boiling water, with shouts rising in waves.
"Go! Go for it!!"
The bearded champion sat firmly in the center of the stage, while the challenger, his face flushed, gritted his teeth and exerted all his strength, but his arm was still gradually pressed down by the bearded man.
With a sudden burst of strength, the bearded man pinned his opponent's hand firmly to the stage, and cheers of victory erupted instantly. Some people whistled, while others raised their glasses high.
"Anyone else? Anyone else dare to take on the challenge?" the host shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice echoing through the tavern.
The audience below the stage also joined in the commotion.
"Go for it! Don't be a coward!"
"Who can defeat this bearded man?!"
Everyone chattered amongst themselves, their eyes searching the crowd for the next potential challenger. Several eager young men nudged each other, yet seemed somewhat intimidated by the bearded man's reputation, and none of them stepped forward first.
Seeing this, the bearded man sat on the challenge platform with a slight contemptuous smile, his eyes sweeping over the crowd as if to say, "None of you are my match."
Seeing that the opportunity was just right, Yu Xiangnan decisively stood up and sat down opposite the bearded man.
When the onlookers heard that there was a challenger, they all turned their attention to him. When they saw that it was Yu Xiangnan, who looked so weak and frail, a burst of laughter erupted from the crowd.
A drunken, burly man grinned and sneered, "Her? This little thing thinks she can take on the challenge? Hahaha."
"Don't overestimate yourself, go home and find your mother!"
"Yeah, isn't it hilarious?"
"......"
Yu Xiangnan remained expressionless as he slowly extended his hand amidst the disdainful gazes of the crowd.
Wow, a super double door, huh!
Unfortunately, she didn't know how powerful this NPC was, so she decided not to underestimate him and to test him first.
While pondering, Yu Xiangnan reached out his hand.
The slender fingers peeking out from under the cloak looked so fragile that they seemed too delicate to be grasped, which only made the surrounding laughter grow louder.
The bearded man grinned and let out a rough laugh, his eyes full of disdain: "With your small frame, you dare to challenge me? Don't embarrass yourself here. Don't think arm wrestling is child's play."
After saying that, he deliberately shook his thick arm as if to show off, which drew laughter from the surrounding crowd.
Yu Xiangnan, however, slightly curled the corners of his mouth.
"Yeah?"
The next second, the referee gave the order, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
The seemingly weak arms suddenly burst forth with astonishing power, exerting force steadily without the slightest tremor or sway.
"?!!"
The burly man's previously mocking face instantly turned bright red. Veins bulged on his forehead as he tried his best to resist, only to find that Yu Xiangnan's strength was like a surging tide, one wave stronger than the next, endless and relentless.
His arm began to slowly and uncontrollably press down, his eyes filled with terror and disbelief.
"Impossible! How could this be...?"
Before the burly man could even utter a shout, a muffled thud was heard as his arm was slammed hard onto the table, shaking the entire surface!
In an instant, the entire tavern fell silent. Everyone stared in disbelief, as if frozen in place. Those who had been laughing merrily just moments before now had their smiles frozen on their faces, their mouths agape, unable to close for a long time.
"No way? Who is she?"
"This, how is this possible..."
Yu Xiangnan calmly stood up and, amidst the shocked gazes of the crowd, walked gracefully towards the bar.
Ellie snapped out of her shock, her face full of admiration. She quickly picked up the barrel and poured Yu Xiangnan a full glass of ale. "Girl, your skills are truly impressive... This is the best ale in our tavern. I guarantee you'll want more after you drink it!"
"Thank you, you flatter me." Yu Xiangnan took the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp as instructed.
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[Player Yu Xiangnan (ID: H00) has successfully completed a special mission in 09:11:02. The ordinary stronghold (1050, 49, 33) has been occupied by the guild 【满山高手通通开摆】]
[Tip]: The normal location [All the masters in the mountain are out in force]: (1050, 49, 33) has entered invincibility time, countdown 04:59:59
[All the mountain cakes are on sale!] (Exclusive internal channel for the points-based competition)
★System notification: The ordinary stronghold has been occupied: (1050, 49, 33)
Bai Yue: !!!
[Xiaoxingxing]: !!!
[Xing Chenxi]: !!!
[Xing Chenxi]: Is this the same base that the guild leader posted? Is it that fast?
[Xing Chenxi]: President yyds
[Bai Yue]: The kids finally found a decent base, but they were ambushed by a trap before they even took two steps... I'm devastated...
[Bai Yue]: Is this the difference between people?
[Bai Yue]: I want to go to the rooftop, bye-bye!
[Xing Chenxi]: Upstairs, include me! Now all the traps in the world are coming my way.
[Ji Xiaoyin]: (Pulling one down with each hand) Calm down, everyone.
【Ningxiluo】：Coordinates: (2024, 300, 52)
[Ninghaizhi]: Tsk
【xx】:.....
Yu Xiangnan closed the guild's internal channel and looked around.
Centered on the "Nightingale Tavern," a semi-transparent green circular area with a radius of 10 meters suddenly appeared. At the same time, a rhombus-shaped green transparent crystal came into view above the center, with a life bar clearly displayed above it: /.
Yu Xiangnan withdrew her gaze and noticed that Ellie had been standing beside her, staring at her with expectant eyes.
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