Qingmu County, Adventurers Guild.

People were coming and going in the hall, and there was a long line in front of the counter. There were Adventurers picking up quests, and a few Awakened wearing standard leather armor were whispering to each other.

Selina sat behind the counter, her dark blue uniform spotless, her short hair combed meticulously as she processed a quest list.

She looked up, saw Lin Feng walking in from the entrance, and quickly stood up, bowing slightly: "May the stars guide you, may you write an epic, Lord, you have arrived."

Lin Feng nodded, walked to the counter, and placed the Beacon Fire Squad's gold medal on the counter: "Check the Contribution Points."

Selina took the medal with both hands and pressed it into a slot under the counter.

The runes on the surface of the medal lit up, and a light screen unfolded between the two.

"Beacon Fire Squad, current Contribution Points: 6,500."

Selina's voice was calm as usual, without a ripple. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Lin Feng nodded. 6,500 points, just enough to exchange for two Intermediate Class Change Books: Iron Wall Guard.

Lin Feng nodded, took back the gold medal, and turned to go up to the third floor.

The stairs were wooden; they creaked when stepped on, ❖ Nоvеl𝚒ght ❖ (Exclusive on Nоvеl𝚒ght) but were very sturdy.

The layout of the third floor was different from the first. By the window, there were several sets of dark green velvet sofas, and on the coffee table sat a clay pot with fresh wildflowers.

He walked to the wooden shelf where the "Iron Wall Guard" books were displayed.

The price on the label was 3,200 points.

On the shelf sat an open wooden box, and inside lay a bronze-colored booklet with the words "Iron Wall Guard" embossed on the cover.

Lin Feng reached out and took the first one. The moment his fingertips touched the cover, a light screen popped up:

【Intermediate Class Change Book: Iron Wall Guard】

【Price: 3,200 Contribution Points】

【Purchase?】

【Confirm / Cancel】

He clicked confirm, the runes on the gold medal lit up, and the system prompted: 3,200 Contribution Points deducted, 3,300 points remaining.

The booklet was in his hand; he tucked it into his robe. He looked at the wooden box again, a light flashed inside, and a brand-new booklet quietly appeared.

Lin Feng reached out again, took the second one, and after confirming the purchase, another 3,200 Contribution Points were deducted, leaving 100 points.

After putting the second one away, the wooden box automatically restocked again, as if nothing had ever been taken.

He turned and went downstairs. When passing the second floor, a few Adventurers were leaning over a glass cabinet looking at Class Change Books. Someone looked up, recognized him, and quickly stepped aside to make way.

Lin Feng nodded, did not stop, and walked straight down to the first floor.

In the first-floor hall, Selina was serving another Adventurer.

She saw Lin Feng come down, nodded slightly, the smile on her lips as usual.

Lin Feng did not disturb her, pushed open the door, and walked out of the Adventurers Guild.

Sunlight shone from the east, dyeing the stone-paved main street of Qingmu County a warm gold.

Lin Feng kicked off the ground, his body shot into the air, and he flew towards Hangu Pass in the northwest.

The golden light of the zhutian war boots left a long, thin trail in the morning light, like a retrograde meteor.

As he flew, he took the two bronze-colored booklets from his robe, opened one, and the attribute panel unfolded before his eyes.

【Intermediate Class Change Book: Iron Wall Guard】

Base bonus after class change: constitution +30%, strength +30%

Special Effect 1: Iron Wall Stance (Passive): Overall defense increased by 15%, block rate increased by 10%.

Special Effect 2: Shield Block (Active, cooldown 30 seconds): Raise the shield to block the next incoming attack, reducing damage from that attack by 50%.

Lin Feng closed the booklet and put it back into his robe.

Not bad. constitution and strength both increased by 30%, defense and block both improved, plus an active block skill that reduces damage by 50%—this is indeed the standard kit for a tank.

A Wang and Scarface Liu have been following Zhao Hu for so long, and they use their shields quite steadily. Giving them this Class Change Book is not a waste.

...

In the afternoon, after having lunch in the Council Hall, Lin Feng continued to handle territorial affairs.

A stack of documents had piled up in front of him again. He looked through them one by one, his pen tip rustling across the paper.

Just as he was reviewing the third one, a Beacon Guard pushed the door open, knelt on one knee, and pressed his right fist to his chest: "Report, Lord! Lord Zhao Hu and the others have returned to Hangu Pass and are unloading supplies at the East Gate."

Lin Feng put down his pen and nodded: "Order the core members, including Zhao Hu, Jiang Zhaoyue, and Jiang Yelan, to meet in the Council Hall in half an hour."

The Beacon Guard acknowledged the order and retreated. Lin Feng picked up his teacup and took a sip; the tea was warm and slightly bitter.

He leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes for a moment, and collected his thoughts.

In half an hour, there would be an important meeting in the Council Hall: expansion, appointments, distribution of Class Change Books, and the bad news that the Central Plains Region was about to fall.

He opened his eyes, picked up the Advanced Class Change Book and the dark purple one-handed axe on the table, placed them in front of him, and then touched the two Intermediate Class Change Books in his robe.

Footsteps could be heard outside the door, one after another.

The people from the Night Whisper Legion arrived first. Zhao Hu walked in front, pressed his right fist to his chest, called out "Lord," and sat in the second seat on the left, his back straight.

Tie Dun followed, still chewing on half a cake, mumbled a greeting, and sat next to Zhao Hu.

Wang Wu nodded and sat down; Arrow Eye nodded slightly and sat in a seat further back on the left.

Scarface Liu and A Wang came in side by side, muffled a "Lord," and sat in the back row on the left.

Jiang Yelan slipped in silently, nodded slightly to Lin Feng, and sat in the first seat on the left.

Su Yurou, holding the bone healing staff, smiled at Lin Feng, softly said "Lord," and sat next to Tie Dun.

The people from the New Moon Legion also arrived one after another. Jiang Zhaoyue clasped her fists at Lin Feng and walked to sit in the first seat on the right.

Su Yuehua bowed slightly and sat next to her. Shi Pojun, carrying a tower shield, nodded and sat beside Su Yuehua.

Feng Qingshuang nodded slightly and sat next to Shi Pojun.

Feng Qingyan waved and crisply called out "Lord Lin," sat next to Feng Qingshuang, and began looking around as soon as her bottom touched the chair.

Lin Feng nodded, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his voice steady: "Everyone is here, so let's begin. First item: the expansion of the Night Whisper Legion and the New Moon Legion—everyone is aware of it, right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall became lively.

Tie Dun was the first to speak, his voice so loud it seemed like it would lift the roof: "We know, we know! I heard about it—setting up towns above battalions, Town Guardians! Brother Hu, are you going to be a Town Guardian?"

He turned to look at Zhao Hu, his eyes full of light.

Zhao Hu glared at him: "Shut up and listen to the Lord."

Tie Dun shrank his neck, but the corners of his mouth were split wide like a ladle.

Wang Wu's mouth curled up slightly; he didn't speak, but there was a hint of irrepressible amusement in his eyes.

Scarface Liu and A Wang looked at each other, both seeing expectation in the other's eyes. Expansion meant promotion, and promotion meant a raise.

Good things!