Warblers and Swallows

Thinking of his own cloak, Ye Luo felt somewhat envious of Yan Hua Yi Leng's Flying Snow Robe.

"Flying Snow Robe is still better. It can keep advancing and leveling up, and now it's already level 12, just like Yan Hua. Its attributes have improved quite a bit too," Ye Luo said, his tone full of envy. "Most importantly, I won't have to think about replacing this piece of equipment in the future. It saves a lot of trouble."

Indeed, Spiritual Artifacts could advance in rank and improve along with their owner's level, increasing their attributes. This undoubtedly saved a great deal of effort; at the very least, Yan Hua Yi Leng would no longer have to worry about grinding monsters for a breastplate.

With that in mind, Ye Luo headed back to Novice Village, checking his friend list as he walked. Zhi Yue and Yan Hua Yi Leng's portraits had already gone dark. Apparently, she kept the same schedule as Yan Hua Yi Leng and that Sister Feng.

That works too. A regular routine every day.

After returning to Novice Village, Ye Luo also chose to log out of the game.

"Ha..." Letting out a long breath, Ye Luo thought about everything he had experienced since entering the game, and the corners of his lips unconsciously curved upward. So this is what virtual online gaming is like. It actually makes me feel a faint sense of anticipation. I haven't felt this way since Sister Qiu passed away...

After washing up briefly, Ye Luo lay on his bed. Thinking of the beautiful figure lingering in his mind and tomorrow's dungeon run, he slowly drifted into sleep.

Leaving Ye Luo aside for now, after Yan Hua Yi Leng logged out of the game...

Inside a small villa, Yan Hua Yi Leng exited the game. Hearing the lively chatter outside, a rare smile appeared on her lips before she headed out.

Several women were washing up in the bathroom. Some were breathtakingly beautiful and gentle as jade; some were intelligent, calm, and quietly refined; some were petite and adorable, with the charm of girls next door; some were heroic and spirited, no less imposing than men. Together with Yan Hua Yi Leng's chilly beauty and icy expression, they represented all kinds of styles. Most of them were quite young, the youngest only seventeen or eighteen, while the oldest were merely twenty-three or twenty-four. They brimmed with youthful vitality, and their playful banter and laughter made it clear that they were on very good terms.

"Sister Feng, that little Yueyue is pretty good. She's smart and cute, and she has some understanding of Summoners. Given time, she could be trained into an expert. I suggest bringing her into our studio," a gentle voice said.

"That little girl is indeed good. I like her a lot, so we can consider bringing her into the studio." A forthright voice rang out. She was clearly the Sister Feng everyone had been talking about. "Tsk, tsk, a little loli. That girl is really lovable."

"Sister Feng, we should first look into her background. What if she's a spy sent by another studio?" a tranquil voice said. Combined with the speaker's intelligent gaze, it was clear that she was quite strategic.

"Hehe, Sister Shi, I checked through her ID and other information. She's the second daughter of the Zhi Family, though I heard she recently ran away from home." The cute girl wearing glasses spoke. "The Zhi Family's patriarch even publicly announced that she's missing."

"The Zhi Family's second daughter?" A calm voice spoke up—it was Yan Hua Yi Leng. She murmured to herself, "I heard that the Zhi Family's eldest daughter died suddenly not long ago, while their second daughter ran away from home. Everyone in the gaming world knows about it."

"Sister Yan Hua, you're here. This is ten minutes later than usual for you." The cute girl with glasses spoke, then seemed to remember something. Her expression turned much colder. "I heard the Dongfang Family forced the Zhi Family's eldest daughter into marriage. She refused to the death and died in the Dongfang Family's hands. After that, the Zhi Family's second daughter ran away from home."

"Hmph, the Dongfang Family again!" Sister Feng snorted coldly. Then she said, "In that case, that Yue girl isn't a spy. We can try bringing her into Misty Pavilion, perhaps even into the studio."

"Mm, I'll ask what she thinks tomorrow." The gentle woman nodded.

"Hey, Yan Hua, I heard you've been with that Ye Luo Zhi Qiu." Sister Feng suddenly spoke, draping a jade-like arm over Yan Hua Yi Leng's shoulder as she spoke casually. "Tell me, what kind of person is he?"

"Hehe, do you even need to ask? He must be very impressive, or Sister Yan Hua wouldn't have teamed up with him and gotten the Demonized Wolf King's first kill." The cute girl with glasses whispered.

"He's an expert in real life, and he should be much stronger than I am. From the way he moves, he seems to have some traces of Bagua Fist." Yan Hua Yi Leng recalled as she spoke, her voice as cold as ever. "He still can't merge the game with reality, so he can only be considered a first-rate expert. However, he has the potential to become a top-tier expert."

"Who asked you about that? Anyone you'd be willing to team up with is obviously at least a first-rate expert." Sister Feng said irritably, then put on a mysterious expression. "I want to know whether that guy is handsome. Is he interesting?"

At those words, most of the other women lit up, their gossiping instincts clearly awakened as they looked at Yan Hua Yi Leng with great interest.

Yan Hua Yi Leng's delicate brows furrowed slightly, as though she had encountered an enormous problem. After a long while, she gently shook her head. "I'm not too sure, but based on what you've described—sword-like brows reaching his temples, a face carved like a blade, eyes like stars—he should count as handsome."

"Damn, going by that description, he's not just handsome. He's a total hunk." Sister Feng said carelessly, wearing a lovestruck expression. "Yan Hua, when will you bring him over for your sister here to see? Let me find out whether he's just a pretty face..."

"Sister Feng, we can't leave Novice Village until level 40." Yan Hua Yi Leng said flatly, then glanced around. "Unless you bring him into the studio as well..."

At those words, the women's beautiful eyes lit up, and they immediately began chattering away. Naturally, they all agreed with Yan Hua Yi Leng's suggestion and urged Sister Feng to recruit him quickly.

"Sister Feng, isn't that a bad idea? Everyone in our studio is a woman. Xiao Shu is just a youngster, so he doesn't count." The tranquil and intelligent woman spoke—she was Sister Shi, and there was a faint trace of worry on her face.

"What are you afraid of? Do you think he would dare eat your sister alive? Hmph, if he really dares, I'll castrate him." Sister Feng said fiercely, then looked toward Yan Hua Yi Leng. "Yan Hua, you're the strategist of Misty Pavilion. Tell us what you think."

"I suggest recruiting him into Misty Pavilion. He has the potential to become a player on the Celebrity Ranking." Yan Hua Yi Leng said, staring at Sister Feng with a slightly solemn expression. "Also, I still say that if Misty Pavilion wants to rise to greater heights, we must recruit male players, and recruit them on a large scale."

Frowning tightly, Sister Feng shook her head. "We can discuss recruiting male players on a large scale later. There are too many perverts in online games, and I have to think about the girls in the pavilion. Since that Ye Luo Zhi Qiu has the potential you mentioned, we can try recruiting him."

"Hehe, great! Our pavilion is finally getting a handsome guy." The cute girl with glasses laughed sweetly. Remembering something, her eyes sparkled. "That Yue girl praised Ye Luo Zhi Qiu as if there were no one like him under heaven. I want to see whether he's really as amazing as she says."

She was not the only one interested in Ye Luo Zhi Qiu. Everyone else was as well, including the tranquil and intelligent woman.

"I advise you all to give up on that idea. There should be someone in Ye Luo's heart already." Yan Hua Yi Leng suddenly said. She did not know why she was explaining this. Seeing the women's puzzled expressions, she continued, "I've observed him. He occasionally reveals a trace of desolation, followed by overwhelming killing intent. If I sensed correctly, he is someone carrying a blood feud."

"Desolation, killing intent, and he is with Zhi Yue..." Sister Shi murmured. Then her eyes suddenly lit up. "Do you think it's possible that the Zhi Family's eldest daughter was his lover, and then..."

"That is highly possible." Sister Feng nodded and gave a soft laugh. "It looks like this kid entered the game for revenge, and his target is the Dongfang Family. He has some real courage. After all, the Dongfang Family is the second greatest gaming family in our country. Few people dare provoke them..."

"Wow, carrying a blood feud for the one he loves, then entering the game to take revenge—this only happens in TV dramas." The cute girl with glasses looked utterly infatuated. "He's absolutely devoted. A man like that can be entrusted with a lifetime..."

"Get out of here. If he really is devoted, how could he accept you?" Sister Feng laughed and scolded her, then looked at Yan Hua Yi Leng with a much more serious expression. "Yan Hua, have you tried inviting him? How did he react..."

Though Sister Feng was young, she had some life experience. She could still judge a person's character through certain matters, and she wanted to use Ye Luo's reaction to see what sort of person he was.

"He hesitated and said he needed to think about it." Yan Hua Yi Leng answered truthfully. Then, recalling something, she continued, "However, he hopes that we can recruit the Zhi Family's second daughter and take good care of her."

"Why does that feel like he's entrusting her to us after his death?" The cute girl with glasses muttered, then looked at Sister Feng. "Sister Feng, you said you've seen countless men. Is this Ye Luo Zhi Qiu a good man?"

Sister Feng's face rarely flushed red as she spat lightly. "You little brat, what nonsense are you talking about? I was just teasing you about all that. Your sister here has never even properly dated anyone."

"Tsk, tsk, it's rare to see Sister Feng blush." Sister Shi said. Then her tone shifted as she continued, "In that case, Ye Luo Zhi Qiu's character is fairly good. We can bring him into Misty Pavilion. Besides, we have a grudge against the Dongfang Family too..."

"That's right, Sister Feng. We can recruit him." The other women all voiced their agreement.

"That still depends on what he wants," Sister Feng said, then looked at Yan Hua Yi Leng. "Yan Hua, investigate him properly. If he passes and is willing, bring him into Misty Pavilion."

"Mm." Yan Hua Yi Leng nodded, then remembered something and looked at Sister Feng. "Sister Feng, send me a copy of the monster distribution map for Novice Village when you have time, especially the locations of those bosses. If Ye Luo and I join forces, ordinary bosses won't be a problem."

"Tsk, tsk, Sister Yan Hua is amazing. No wonder you're the first among us to advance into a Hidden Profession." The cute girl with glasses said, her face full of anticipation. "Sister Yan Hua, how many pieces of equipment do you have now? Aside from Flying Snow Robe, do you have any other high-level equipment?"

"I also have a Bronze Grade longbow, and I've nearly gathered all my other equipment as well." Yan Hua Yi Leng replied blandly. Then she remembered something and added, "If nothing unexpected happens, I'll also gain a Bronze Grade cloak and a second-rank Magic Treasure tomorrow. Once I equip them, my defense will easily exceed one hundred, and my attack damage won't be inferior to a Swordsman's with all points invested in Strength."

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