r18novel Chapter 15 Borderlands
Chapter 15 Borderlands
Drag the mouse to the bottom of the page.
Clicking on the registration link, Yu Jing expected a complicated process, but the newly loaded page only had one line of required address, with a clear note next to it that only the "city" level needed to be filled in, and no detailed address was required.
While this protects the privacy of homeless individuals, how can the assessment be arranged if all that is known is which city they live in?
Thinking of this, Yu Jing's gaze involuntarily turned to the supplementary explanation below.
The assessment will take place at the border (assembly point) and the alien realm (assessment point). Wanderers only need to provide the location of their current city. The Explorers' Headquarters will arrange multiple spatial passages for them to choose from, while ensuring their privacy and safety. Wanderers only need to arrive at the designated location on time to enter the border area and participate in the assessment.
Arranging passageways nearby... is it really that convenient?
Does this mean that the Explorers Headquarters has acquired the same ability to open portals as the Torch Watch?
Moving the mouse to open the country and province/city options in the address field, Yu Jing quickly discovered that there weren't many options available.
He currently belongs to the United States of America and resides in Guangsha City in the southwestern region.
These can indeed be found in the options. After selecting them, a green checkmark will appear at the end, indicating that there are available spatial passages in the current city.
If you try to enter the names of small countries in the world, often only their capital regions are available, or they are simply grayed out and unavailable.
Similarly, entering some small cities in the United States will display them as unselectable grayed-out, and then it will automatically redirect to the nearest city with a spatial portal.
Most of them are megacities in various regions.
This shows that the Explorers' Agency's power is not so exaggerated that it can open up space passages at will.
Given the limited number of sustainable transportation routes, megacities with well-developed transportation networks, large populations, and serving as the economic and political centers of their respective regions are undoubtedly the most cost-effective choice.
[After entering your address, click "Register" to participate in the assessment (the specific assessment time will be announced separately by the Explorers' Headquarters)]
The mouse hovered briefly over the registration button before moving away.
Yu Jing knew very well that now was not a good time to sign up for the assessment.
The Explorers' Agency's assessment seems to be open to all wanderers; anyone who signs up has the opportunity to participate.
In reality, signing up for the assessment and successfully passing the assessment to become an explorer are two completely different things.
The fact that the Explorers' Headquarters chose a foreign land as the testing ground suggests that it places high demands on the personal qualities of the wanderers.
This point was emphasized on the visitor information page.
Those who lack self-awareness and rush into participation on a whim are likely to fail the assessment.
Yu Jing has only just activated the Torch Watch, and its potential is indeed remarkable.
However, both mastering new talents and personal specialties, and replenishing equipment and items, require time and effort.
He didn't want to become a negative example for future explorers due to a momentary impulse.
After closing the Explorers Headquarters website, Yu Jing looked at the screen that had returned to normal and stretched.
I got up and looked out at the rain outside the window, thinking about what to do next.
It's not difficult to get familiar with the body enhanced by the [Savage Physique] technique.
There are professional gyms near Wah King Estate; I've seen them when I was strolling around. He still has the money to buy a membership card.
The key lies in replenishing equipment and items.
One aspect is clothing.
Previously, wearing a hoodie and jeans while adventuring in foreign lands was unavoidable, but before participating in the Explorers' Headquarters' assessment, Yu Jing definitely needed to acquire a set of clothing suitable for wilderness exploration.
To be honest, the explorers in the tavern clinic gave him inspiration.
That person's clothes looked professional and practical, and could be easily customized. With some additions or subtractions made to the details, at least they wouldn't be treated as a clueless newbie when participating in the assessment.
On the other hand, there are weapons and items, which are more complicated.
Needless to say, silver bullets will definitely not be available for purchase in the short term; they will probably have to be bought at the border of the Explorers' Headquarters.
There are ways to get regular bullets. Guangsha City doesn't ban guns, and there are many gun shops in the gray areas on the outskirts of the old Shandun district. You don't need to go through any middlemen. As long as you're willing to pay, you can get not only revolver bullets, but also smoke grenades, flashbangs, and even hand grenades.
Of course, the prerequisite is that you're willing to pay!
I took my phone out of my pocket to check the balance in my bank card again: 3766.36.
Yu Jing's original plan was to spend all the money and then say "goodnight" to this unfamiliar world.
Who would have thought that a Torch Watch and an exotic adventure would suddenly appear, allowing him to see his true self and completely piquing his interest?
"I should have bought fewer deluxe scallion pancake sets..."
After much deliberation, it seems that Yu Jing only has one option left: a loan!
Upon closer examination, this method seems to be quite suitable for his current situation.
Ultimately, the house left by the previous owner is the best collateral, and Yu Jing can easily obtain a loan through online banking.
Without going into too much, 100,000 is definitely no problem.
A higher interest rate is fine; the key is that the money arrives immediately.
I'll just spend all the money before participating in the Explorers' Headquarters assessment.
If Yu Jing successfully passes the assessment and joins the Explorers' Headquarters, repaying this money will be no problem at all.
If they fail and can't return from that foreign land... well, then the bank is just unlucky.
Having made up her mind, Yu Jing no longer hesitated and opened the mobile banking app to try applying for a loan.
Things did indeed unfold as he had predicted.
With a property in Guangsha City and good credit, it's not difficult to get a loan from a bank.
To put it bluntly, the bank would be more than happy if Yu Jing couldn't repay the loan.
When the contract expires, just treat him to a "cut-off price" meal, and you'll get a house for free—a sure-fire way to make a profit.
Although the loan will not be disbursed until tomorrow's online signing and review, this does not stop Yu Jing from starting to look for suitable merchants to customize her clothes.
This is where the highly developed online shopping industry comes into play.
Yu Jing only needs to find a store that specializes in making outdoor off-road equipment, and a smart customer service system will immediately connect with him, providing advice on everything from the overall look and style of the outfit to the choice of fabric and special enhancements for harsh weather or environments.
As long as the money is right, the customer service doesn't care what he's doing with such expensive clothes.
I worked until midnight to put the entire custom-made outfit into my shopping cart, and I'll place the order as soon as the loan arrives.
Yu Jing then tried searching for guns and bullets.
It turned out that he was subject to strict restrictions in this regard because he did not have a gun license.
So they decisively gave up buying from official channels and instead started buying other equipment that didn't require certification from those military goods stores.
Military-grade gas masks, high-powered lights that can be worn on the chest, multi-functional off-road backpacks, portable lighters, military-grade machetes, and more.
Regardless of whether they'll be useful or not, just buy them all.
Anyone who passes the assessment can join the Explorers' Headquarters.
Thanks to the power of the Torch Watch, Yu Jing can now earn back ten or even a hundred times the amount of money he spends.