Give and Take

Inside the Mitier Auction House, Ya Fei, the newly appointed director, is sorting out the accounts from this period.

Although Ya Fei is now a powerful figure in the Mittel Family.

But she didn't have any talent for cultivation after all.

Thanks to the pills supplied by Mitier, he has only just managed to break through to the Dou Master level.

Perhaps any top-tier player could defeat Ya Fei.

Therefore, Ya Fei could only make the most of her business acumen.

After all, Ya Fei is not yet married.

If one doesn't have enough say in the family, then matters involving marriage will always be interfered with.

Thinking about marriage, a hint of helplessness appeared on Ya Fei's tired face.

Mu Zhan, the eldest grandson of the Mu Family, had been waiting for her outside the room for half an hour.

Ya Fei had already told Mu Zhan, and even made it public, that she had no feelings for Mu Zhan whatsoever.

But Mu Zhan still enjoys it immensely.

She swept away any peers who wanted to get close to Ya Fei.

This includes players! Currently, there are at least fifty to sixty thousand players Mittel Family.

However, these players can only meet Ya Fei Ya Fei once after completing the task she issues.

This makes it extremely difficult for players to increase Ya Fei's favorability.

The players of the Mittel Family hated Mu Zhan with a passion.

But Mu Zhan is now Two-Star Dou Ling! Only top-tier players can challenge Mu Zhan.

After Ya Fei finished organizing all the bills, she opened the door.

Mu Zhan, who was sitting outside, immediately put down his teacup, stood up, and stepped forward:

"Ya Fei, I heard that a new snack shop recently opened on North Street. I heard the food is really good, and I've already booked a private room."

Seeing Ya Fei's expressionless face, Mu Zhan knew that he would probably be rejected again this time.

How many times has this happened this month?

I can't remember.

Mu Zhan was already used to it.

But he's a stubborn person.

He believes that sincerity can move Jin Shi!

Mu Zhan saw that Ya Fei's icy face suddenly melted away like snow.

That smile, as warm as the winter sun, captivated Mu Zhan.

Mu Zhan is even more excited and happy now than when he broke through to the Dou Ling! It was worth all his perseverance during this time.

The Shi Kai! The Jin Shi has truly been broken! "Ya Fei, it's me."

Ya Fei's gaze did not linger on Mu Zhan for even a second.

She seemed to be walking in a hurry as she brushed past Mu Zhan.

Mu Zhan subconsciously turned his head to look.

At the gate, that bright red coat was so eye-catching! Yang Shan leaned against the pillar next to the gate, his arms crossed in front of his chest, a faint smile on his face.

"Young Master Yang! You're back!"

Mu Zhan's heart clenched.

Ya Fei had never spoken to him in that tone before.

Yang Shan began to speak:

"I heard that a new snack shop recently opened on North Street, and the food is supposedly quite good."

Upon hearing this, Mu Zhan was furious! Damn it, that's exactly what he said to Ya Fei just now! And he even mentioned that he had already booked a private room!

Ya Fei completely ignored her.

"What about Yang Shan?" Before Yang Shan could finish speaking, Ya Fei hurriedly said, "Okay! I'm fine with anything! I'll do whatever Young Master Yang Young Master Yang!"

Listen to this!

Listen to this!

All four sentences clearly convey the same meaning.

Why do they have to repeat it four times?! "Damn it!"

Mu Zhan's fists clenched so tightly they cracked.

The liver fire has now spread to the lungs.

It was shooting upwards, its eyes practically blazing.

"Yang Shan, you'd better die!"

A powerful Wood Attribute Dou Qi gathered in his hand, and the Mu Zhan shot towards Yang Shan like an arrow. "Sen Xuan Jin!"

"Again? Sigh."

Yang Shan sighed, reached out and put his arm around Ya Fei 'Ya Fei waist, protecting her behind him, and then swept his leg out with a whip.

An inch longer, an inch stronger.

When fists and legs collide.

Legs are definitely more powerful than fists; you have to land the first blow!

With a muffled thud, Mu Zhan's body flew backward like an arrow released from a bow.

The key point is "how you came, how you went."

Mu Zhan knocked over four tables and seven chairs before finally stopping.

This scene was witnessed by three players who came to Ya Fei to complete their quest.

"Holy crap! Mu Zhan got kicked away! That guy's awesome!"

"Why does this figure look so familiar?"

"A bright red suede coat, could it be Yang One-Blade?"

"It's possible. Didn't he just get the first kill of Fourth Order Thousand Beast King not long ago? Only he has that kind of strength."

"Damn it, I've disliked Mu Zhan for a long time. Ya Fei is the goddess of so many people! He should take a good look at himself in the mirror. What kind of person is he? He wants to marry Ya Fei? I spit on him!"

Seeing Mu Zhan, who had been pestering her relentlessly, being kicked away, Ya Fei felt a secret sense of satisfaction, but she was still somewhat worried. "Young Master Yang, I... should I go back to my grandfather?"

Yang Shan waved his hand:

"It's alright. Even if the head of the Mu Family comes, I'll still back you up. He's spoiled rotten, attacking without saying a word."

Things are different now! Yang Shan, who returned from his "advanced studies" in the Black-Corner Region, is already Eight Star Dou Ling! In the eyes of any NPC, Yang Shan breaking through to Dou Wang is a foregone conclusion! Would the head of the Mu Family offend a future Dou Wang over a minor conflict with a junior?

Even a Dou Emperor? Even if the head of the Mu Family has lost his mind and insists on saying something like nipping the threat in the bud.

Yang Shan was not afraid! Even if he called upon his three loyal employees, the head of the Mu Family might not necessarily gain any advantage!

If all else fails, take the Soul Envoy Personal Decree to the Azure Cloud Association's Main Branch.

They've absolutely figured out how to deal with the Mu Family!

Ya Fei: "Young Master Yang, I'm a little hungry. Let's go eat."

Yang Shan: "You should take care of things over there first."

Yang Shan also noticed three players who were hesitant to approach from a distance.

Upon hearing Yang Shan's words, the three players all gave Yang Shan grateful looks.

Ya Fei: "Alright, then Young Master Yang, please wait a moment."

Ya Fei had a smile on her face the whole time she was settling the quests for these three players.

This flattered the three players.

"She's so beautiful!"

"Such long legs!"

"Unfortunately, by the time the Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya's Friendship System goes live, Ya Fei will be shaped like Yang One-Blade, sob sob sob."

However, the three players could only feel envy towards Yang Shan.

The main problem is that the gap in strength is too large, so there's no way to feel jealous.

As the top player in Battle Through the Heavens, isn't it only natural for him to flirt with a few NPCs? Ya Fei even gave them a little extra reward when settling their quests! The three players thanked Ya Fei very politely, and then thanked Yang Shan before leaving.

Yang Shan: "Let's go, I'm hungry too."

Ya Fei turned her head to look at Mu Zhan, who was still lying on the ground, and asked with some concern, "Young Master Yang, you didn't kick him to death, did you?"

Yang Shan: "It's alright, he'll get up on his own in a little while."

Although Yang Shan didn't hold back with that kick, it wasn't enough to kill Mu Zhan outright.

But Mu Zhan is also a person who cares a lot about his reputation.

The moment Yang Shan made his move, Mu Zhan knew Yang Shan's cultivation level.

Eight Star Dou Ling!

He has worked so hard to cultivate for so long, consuming high-grade pills given to him by the Mu Family every day, yet he has only reached the Two-Star Dou Ling.

Yang Shan used Mu Zhan's prized talent to relentlessly grind it against the ground.

How could he possibly have the face to stand up?

I'll just pretend to faint and wait until Yang Shan leaves before I say anything.

Yang Shan and Ya Fei arrived at the newly opened snack shop on North Street and went into a private room.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Although his affection level with Ya Fei hasn't even reached "mutual affection" (70 points) yet.

However, Yang Shan will not invite anyone else to this meal, which he has taken the initiative to treat.

At the dinner table, Ya Fei talked a lot.

They mostly talk about what happened to her during the time Yang Shan was away.

It's like reporting your schedule to your husband.

Yang Shan did not reveal his experiences during this period.

It simply means that he is diligently training in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.

Ya Fei did not raise any questions.

Yang Shan Ya Fei said.

What a clever woman! After they had almost finished eating, Yang Shan took out a small bottle from her Storage Ring.

The bottle is carved with exquisite detail.

Ya Fei: "What is this?"

Yang Shan: "The gift contains the sap of the Cold Water Heavenly Fragrance Flower."

Ya Fei was taken aback. "Cold Water Heavenly Fragrance Flower?"

When giving a gift to a girl, it doesn't have to be expensive, but it's best if it's something special.

The Cold Water Heavenly Fragrance Flower is only a third-grade spiritual plant, and it is an excellent raw material for making perfume.

But they're practically impossible to find in the Jia Ma Empire!

Yang Shan is too cunning! He imports goods directly from the Black-Corner Region!

It didn't cost much, but the gift's value was definitely highlighted! Ya Fei opened the lid and sniffed it.

The fragrance is not complex; it leans towards a cool scent and smells natural and elegant.

Yang Shan was puzzled. Given his relationship with Ya Fei, they had been separated for a long time, and he had even hosted a private banquet for her and given her such a unique gift.

We should increase their favorability towards them.

However, Ya Fei's favorability rating remained at "62".

"Actually, I have also prepared a gift for Young Master Yang."

Ya Fei took out a large wooden box from her Storage Ring, placed it on the table, and gently pushed it in front of Yang Shan: "I have prepared this for a long time, and I hope that Young Master Yang will not find it offensive."

Yang Shan opened the wooden box.

What came into view was a neatly folded long robe! The material of this robe was very similar to the Fire Cloud Robe worn by Yang Shan.

It's a defensive piece of equipment! [Flame Refining Garment]

Quality: Top Grade (Purple)

Defense +175, Speed +20. Special: Increases the standard success rate by 2% when refining medicine. (Does not work on Rank 6 and above pills.) Durability: 180/180. Description: This superior equipment was crafted over seven days by a reclusive Rank Fifth Grade Refiner of the Jia Ma Empire using the hide of Fourth Order Thousand Beast King, the Hundred Flame Tiger, as the main material, along with many precious auxiliary materials! In Battle Through the Heavens, game items obtained through kills and quests are considered "normal drops."

As for things like the Opportunity Realm, they fall under the category of "special output".

NPCs who have a high level of favorability will give players gifts, which is also considered a "special output"! Yang Shan was worried that his clothes were not keeping up with his strength.

I was just getting sleepy when they handed me a pillow.

Ya Fei is so sensible!

Yang Shan smiled and said:

"It seems that the prepared business contract is unnecessary."

Yang Shan took out thirty Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill and six Body Tempering Pill from his Storage Ring.

Ya Fei's expression was somewhat somber:

"Young Master Yang, do you still think this is just a transaction?"

"No."

Yang Shan stared at Ya Fei without looking away. "I feel that I, a lecherous man, have already gained a great advantage by staring at Miss Ya Fei for so long. How could I possibly accept such a valuable gift from you for free?"

"Young Master Yang is not a lecherous man, as you said back then."

Ya Fei wanted to say that she had tried everything she could but still couldn't get Yang Shan to look at her more than twice.

But she couldn't continue speaking.

Because Yang Shan was indeed staring intently at her, and his gaze was scanning back and forth!

She was practically crawling under the table to take another look! But although Ya Fei was shy, she was also secretly delighted.

Finally, she was willing to take a few more glances at her! Ya Fei even regretted dressing too formally today because she was handling business at the Auction House.

I should have gone back and changed to one with less fabric!

Little did Ya Fei know that everything Yang Shan was saying and doing was for one purpose: to transform the gift-giving into a mutual exchange of gifts of relatively reasonable value.

The reason is simple.

Goodwill level! Yang Shan could certainly accept the gift without hesitation.

But this gift is too expensive.

This is "equipment" that is of great help to players.

Games are different from reality.

In reality, effort and reward are two different things.

But in games, effort and reward are always interconnected.

Even if you just kill any monster, you can still gain experience.

In many cases, the rewards even outweigh the costs.

For example, by seizing an opportunity, one can obtain top-tier items in the current version within just a few days.

Gifts from NPCs are also included.

Even items like the Flame Refining Garment, which aren't even considered top-tier items normally produced in this version, were accepted by Yang Shan without any cost.

Then Ya Fei's favorability will decrease accordingly!

Yang Shan made many "investments" in Ya Fei in the early stages.

After their favorability rating increased, Ya Fei provided Yang Shan with a lot of help within her capabilities.

For example, they would help Yang Shan find a weapon refiner to forge equipment and only charge the most basic handling fee.

For example, Yang Shan would be given quests that other players could not accept.

At first glance, this is a two-way "giving".

This is quite close to reality.

When you ask a friend for a favor, you always have to treat them to a meal or a foot massage afterwards as a token of appreciation.

If you do something and then stop contacting them, that's considered "getting something for nothing."

Ya Fei has now "paid the price".

Yang Shan doesn't respond, then you need to give him goodwill in return.

These are the basic rules of the system! At the very least, the rules before reaching 80 points of favorability! It is said that once the favorability reaches 80 points, items given to the player by NPCs will not deduct any favorability points.

If you can reach the legendary "100" points, then she'll be yours!

You can do whatever you want! Just say the word, and she'll even give you Storage Ring!

So Yang Shan took out the elixir.

"This thing is indeed too valuable, Ya Fei. With your current status, it must have cost you a lot to get your hands on it."

Yang Shan said very seriously, "We have such a good relationship, and you've suffered such a huge loss. If I were to shamelessly accept it, what kind of person would I be?"

Ya Fei exclaimed in surprise, "Oh? Is that what Young Master Yang thinks?"

Ya Fei's mind is currently filled with thoughts like, "We have such a good relationship."

Yes, yes, yes! Young Master Yang is absolutely right! "Young Master Yang, Ya Fei understands."

Ya Fei cautiously took one Body Tempering Pill and four Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill from the pills Yang Shan had taken out.

Ya Fei: "Young Master Yang, I will accept these eight pills as payment for the Flame Refining Garment. I volunteered to find the materials and the weapon refiner for you. If you want me to take more, I will not allow it!"

Therefore, a high level of favorability is still very important.

Ya Fei's actions amounted to her losing money, allowing Yang Shan to purchase the Flame Refining Garment.

If purchased at the normal price.

Not to mention that the current version is unavailable for purchase.

Even if he could buy it, the price would probably be three or four times higher! This is the treatment expected for a "close friend" level of favorability! Therefore, Yang Shan naturally received a system notification:

[Ding! Player, please note that Ya Fei greatly appreciates your attitude and handling of the situation, and is in a state of high joy. Ya Fei's favorability +3! Current favorability: 65!]

Yang Shan silently cheered himself on: Five o'clock left! Just five o'clock!