The Guild Founding Token, I'm Taking It!

"A free meal?"

Damn, I'm someone who usually only gets "Thanks for participating" in my ten-thousand-year lucky draws, and I actually got a spot on the list?

The happiness came too suddenly, leaving Xiao Wen a bit speechless.

He lay on his bed, and before long, a delivery driver arrived with his food.

Xiao Wen took the delivery, then went to wake Xiao Ya up for a meal.

He called for her for a good ten minutes before Xiao Ya, looking very energized, logged off from the game pod.

"Little bro, what's up? I was just grinding monsters with my girlfriends! And honestly, the gear you gave me is really awesome, now we..."

As soon as she saw Xiao Wen, Xiao Ya's spirits instantly lifted, and she started chattering about her "glorious deeds" in the game.

Xiao Wen rolled his eyes and pointed to the wall clock.

Xiao Ya glanced over and her pretty face instantly turned red.

"I... I... I played the game for too long and forgot to make lunch. Wait for me, I'll go out and buy groceries and cook for you now," Xiao Ya said, looking embarrassed.

"Sis, I already ordered takeout. Let's eat," Xiao Wen said, weighing the takeout bag in his hand. He sighed, "Sis, you're so unreliable, what are you going to do if you can't get married in the future?"

"Ah... Ow!"

As soon as Xiao Wen finished speaking, Xiao Ya's playful flick on his forehead landed, and he covered his head with his hands, looking wronged.

"You brat, you're getting bold, aren't you! Give you an inch, and you take a mile. How dare you tease your big sister! You're asking for it! Even if I can't get married in the future, you'll still support me, right?"

Xiao Ya huffed a few times, then, as if remembering something, leaned close to Xiao Wen's ear and whispered, "Little bro, tell your sister the truth. Fang Fang told me that that Guild Founding Token you have, is it very valuable? She said it's enough for us to buy a house in the capital."

"But, won't having it on you cause trouble? Maybe we should sell it."

Clearly, Xiao Ya's first sentence was a prelude to the latter.

Although she liked money, Xiao Ya was by no means greedy. Her urging Xiao Wen to sell the Guild Founding Token quickly was also to avoid unnecessary trouble.

"Don't worry, sis. With me holding onto it, nothing will go wrong. Our lives will definitely get better and better from now on," Xiao Wen promised, patting his chest.

After letting his sister eat takeout and filling their stomachs, Xiao Wen let out a satisfied burp. He was about to log back into the game to grind monsters, but Xiao Ya, under the guise of balancing work and rest, insisted on dragging him out.

"You've been playing games all day, aren't you tired yet? Being addicted to games is a bad habit, play less! Come out with me for a bit, get some fresh air."

With this righteous declaration, Xiao Ya unceremoniously pulled Xiao Wen out of his room.

"Addicted to games... I wonder who was so engrossed in playing that they forgot to make lunch."

Xiao Wen muttered softly, glancing at his sister's stern face, he immediately fell silent, not daring to say anything more.

"Sis, where are we going? In a month, it'll be the monster siege. I need to level up in advance!"

"Level up in advance? Do you really think your big sister is a naive airhead who knows nothing? The game 'Phantom Gods' has already released an announcement. One month is more than enough time to reach level 15. You, kid, don't even think about slacking off, come out with me! Your sister Fang said she wants to thank you for the gear and is treating us to dinner tonight."

"She's apparently bringing her cousin too. Her name is Liu Cai'er. That girl is quite good-looking, I've seen her. Curvy, a real looker, the type who can bear children..."

Xiao Ya rambled on, her words full of praise for Liu Cai'er.

Xiao Wen rolled his eyes.

Is this really just going out for dinner?

Why does it feel like I'm being set up on a blind date?

Sis, aren't you pushing your cute little brother into a fiery pit?

However, she was her best friend's cousin, so he couldn't possibly embarrass his sister. Xiao Wen could only nod silently.

Since they were going out, Xiao Ya naturally had to tidy herself up meticulously, applying makeup, powder, and eyeshadow. Two hours passed, and by the time they left, it was already five in the afternoon.

Xiao Wen was already accustomed to his sister's terrifying procrastination tactics. He didn't say anything and quietly followed his sister out the door.

The dining location was in the bustling heart of the city, a playground for the rich, with daily transactions reaching billions. Dining here, even at a random restaurant, would cost at least a thousand.

"Sis, do you guys come here to eat often?"

Xiao Wen frowned as he looked at the restaurant in front of him, named Gui Jiu Yi Ren.

"How could we come here often? Even though Fang Fang's family is well-off, we're all quite frugal and have never eaten here before. This time, it's probably because her cousin is visiting, and we two are tagging along to have a meal here!" Xiao Ya said with a smile, not thinking too much about it. She waved to Xiao Wen, "Let's go, let's go in and experience the atmosphere of a high-end restaurant together."

"I hope so..."

Xiao Wen sighed and followed his sister inside.

After asking at the reception, they were immediately led to a private room in the restaurant by a waiter.

Entering the private room, they could see two women sitting opposite them.

One was wearing a Hanfu, with a small braid on her head, exuding a classical beauty.

The other was wearing professional attire, exuding a fresh and capable aura, appearing significantly older than the woman next to her.

This person was undoubtedly his sister's best friend, Liu Fang.

As for the one next to Liu Fang, it was easy to guess it was her cousin, Liu Cai'er, whom his sister had been praising to the skies.

Her figure is good?

Hiss... it does seem pretty good...

Xiao Wen muttered to himself, then watched Liu Cai'er stand up, her curvaceous figure accentuated by the light pink Hanfu she wore. She had a rather charming, demure aura about her.

However, what truly captured Xiao Wen's attention wasn't her figure, but a badge she wore on her chest.

A cluster of crimson flames was coiled around by a crimson divine dragon.

This was none other than the insignia worn only by internal members of the Flame Dragon Guild!

This meeting was indeed more than just a blind date…

"Sister Ya'er, we meet again. This must be your cousin, right?"

Liu Cai'er smiled sweetly at Xiao Ya, then turned her gaze to Xiao Wen. "Hello, my name is Liu Cai'er. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Hello, I'm Xiao Wen. I'm not interested in meeting you," Xiao Wen replied indifferently, pulling his gaze away from her guild badge.

Liu Cai'er's smile froze for a moment. She glanced down at the badge on her chest, then her smile returned. She leaned in close to Xiao Wen's ear and whispered, "It's okay. I think you'll be very happy to meet me later. Because I can change your life, Halfway Through the Mortal World."

Xiao Wen's face twitched, and his expression instantly turned cold. "Sister Fang, Sis. You guys chat, I've got a bit of a stomach ache and need to head back."

With that, Xiao Wen turned to leave.

"Stop right there! Fifteen million, and give us the Guild Founding Token in your hand. The Flame Dragon Guild will take it!"