What Are You "Ah"-ing About?

Favorability is a one-way data point showing the NPC's positive feelings towards the player.

However, this does not mean that an NPC's relationship level is limited to that player.

For example, with Medusa Queen, any player who becomes a powerful elder of the Serpent-People tribe can gain 1 point of favor with Medusa Queen.

If it's an offering, it can directly increase by 3 points.

There is also a level of affinity between NPCs, but players will not be able to see the specific values.

Medusa and Yue Mei have a superior-subordinate relationship, so "favorability" will be converted into "loyalty".

If nothing unexpected happens, Yue Mei's "one-way" loyalty to Medusa Queen should exceed 70 points, or even 80 points.

Of course, if Yue Mei becomes Yang Shan's subordinate or maid, then Yue Mei's favorability towards Yang Shan will also be converted into "loyalty".

So, what would happen? If we consider Yue Mei as "getting married," then Medusa, or the Tagor Serpent-People tribe, would be Yue Mei's "family."

Should I help my family if they're in trouble?

Of course we have to help! Not only Yue Mei, but Yang Shan might also have to lend a hand because of Yue Mei!

Medusa Queen seemed to be generously "arranging maids" for Yang Shan.

But Yang Shan knew exactly what was going on!

Is Yue Mei strong now? She's considered very strong among the Serpent-People tribe.

But now Medusa has not only broken through to the Dou Zong, but has also transformed into the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

Her potential and ceiling have undergone a qualitative change.

However, at the same time, the resources required for the growth of the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python are astronomical.

The Serpent-People tribe need Medusa to prosper.

But relying on Medusa means that the resource supply for the rest of the Serpent-People tribe will have to decline.

It wasn't just Yue Mei.

Hua She'er, and other leaders, were all the same.

Medusa is searching for a better way out for Yue Mei!

After all, apart from Medusa, the Serpent-People tribe's talents and companion Snake Spirit of Yue Mei and Hua She'er are top-notch.

Coincidentally, Yue Mei had a very high level of affection for Yang Shan.

Then things will be much easier! But Medusa never expected that Yang Shan would "reject" her gifts of treasures and maids.

Medusa subconsciously glanced at Yue Mei, who was standing silently behind her.

(Image by Yue Mei AI) This face, this figure, she has everything!

Is there any man who wouldn't be tempted after seeing this?

Could it be that Yang Shan is interested in men? But that's not what Yang Shan is considering!

With Yue Mei's favorability rating reaching over 60, and Medusa undergoing a secret transformation, Yang Shan knew very well that, given his inability to subdue Medusa, Yue Mei was a subordinate well worth cultivating! With sufficient resources, Yue Mei might one day become a force comparable to the Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python.

However, is it a loss for the Serpent-People tribe, Yue Mei's "family," to arrange for Yue Mei to be a maid?

This is a very profitable deal!

What the Serpent-People tribe lost was a leader whose future was uncertain, and who might never be able to break through to the Dou Zong in his lifetime.

In return, he received a favor from Yang Shan.

If Yue Mei becomes successful in the future, becoming Dou Zong or even Dou Zun, she will always remember the kindness of her maternal family! Yang Shan's refusal was not a true rejection of Yue Mei.

It's about refusing to let Medusa Queen make a fortune! It's always been Yang Shan who invests in others.

How can he get others to invest in him now?

Even Medusa wouldn't do! Medusa was somewhat annoyed.

Yue Mei lowered her head even further.

When Medusa came to her for advice, she was secretly delighted.

Although her initial interactions with Yang Shan were not exactly friendly.

He even considered killing him at one point.

But as the saying goes, you don't know someone until you fight them.

When Yang Shan arrived in the Serpent-People tribe, she did her best to provide Yang Shan with help and convenience.

She had traveled a long way to the Black-Corner Region to find Yang Shan, and Yang Shan eventually carried her back!

So she genuinely believed that Yang Shan would agree! But when Yang Shan refused, he didn't even hesitate for a moment.

[Ding! Player, please note that your words and actions have caused Yue Mei some heartache. Yue Mei's favorability has decreased by 3. Current favorability: 64!]

Yang Shan Shanquan pretended not to see it, but stared at Medusa to see how much "dowry" Medusa could prepare for Yue Mei! Medusa Queen was now in a rather awkward position.

What was originally a sure thing has now turned into sending his subordinates away and having to spend even more money? Medusa Queen: "I haven't decided what gift to give to Little Friend Yang Shan Little Friend Yang Shan. Please give me some more time."

Yang Shan nodded and put away the Thunder Spirit Crystal and the Seven-Colored Flame Crystal, which, like the Naling, reached the "rare treasure" level on the table.

"Understood, Your Majesty, please proceed."

Medusa Queen was stunned.

Was there something wrong with her statement just now, causing a misunderstanding?

She clearly stated that she would only give the Seven-Colored Flame Crystal as a thank-you gift after accepting Yue Mei.

Now that Yue Mei has confiscated it, the Seven-Colored Flame Crystal is just gone like that?

Good heavens! Medusa Queen really wanted to say, "Can't you have any shame?" But in the end, she held back.

There was no other way; regardless of whether Yang Shan accepted it or not, the Seven-Colored Flame Crystal would eventually have to be given away.

Otherwise, Medusa really wouldn't know how to thank Yang Shan for his kindness.

Medusa stood up. "Little Friend Yang Shan, then I will not disturb you any longer. I still need to go to Xiao Tribute."

Yang Shan pretended to get up:

"Shall I see you off?"

Medusa: "Alright, Little Friend Yang Shan, you may stay here."

Just as Yue Mei was about to leave with Medusa, Yang Shan said calmly, "Yue Mei, please wait. I have something I need you to do!"

Medusa gave Yue Mei a look.

Yue Mei understood the meaning behind that look.

The opportunity has arrived, we must seize it! Yue Mei lowered her head, then turned around to face Yang Shan.

Medusa walked away without looking back.

"Yue Mei, whether it succeeds or not depends on your fate. As for my Serpent-People tribe now, alas..."

Medusa left, and Yue Mei stood there, somewhat at a loss.

Yang Shan's rejection left Yue Mei feeling lost and unsure how to respond.

But as the leader of the Profound Moon Tribe, what storms hadn't she seen?

They have a strong ability to adjust themselves.

She quickly suppressed her emotions and prepared to ask Yang Shan what he needed to do.

Unexpectedly, Yang Shan spoke first, "Don't just stand there, sit down."

"Yes!"

After Yue Mei sat down, Yang Shan finished his tea and immediately said:

"Yue Mei, has your queen lost her mind after her transformation?"

Yue Mei was still wondering why Yang Shan had asked her to sit down when she heard Yang Shan's words and she was stunned, "Huh?"

Yang Shan was still talking to himself:

"You said you were loyal to her, and she gave you away without your consent? Weren't you quite hot-tempered when you argued with me? Why are you backing down now?"

Yue Mei was even more dumbfounded. "Huh?"

"What are you 'ah'ing about!"

Yang Shan's tone was harsh. "I'm talking to you! Don't you know how to put up a fight? Luckily, I still have some conscience, otherwise you would have become a commodity in a transaction! You're still here? Fine, fine, I'll let you go!"

Yang Shan seemed very agitated and slammed his hand on the table:

"What are you standing there for? Don't you have any sense? Pour me some tea! I saved you from dire straits, don't you deserve a cup of tea?"

Yue Mei stood up shakily and went to Yang Shan's side.

Although she was pouring tea for Yang Shan, Yue Mei's mind was no longer on the tea.

"So it wasn't that Lord Zhenjun didn't want me; it was that he thought Her Majesty the Queen was treating me like merchandise. Lord Zhenjun was actually helping me!"

"The True Lord was actually willing to fight the Queen for my sake. I even mistakenly thought the True Lord truly regarded me as mere dust. I... I deserve to die."

[Ding! Player, please note that Yue Mei believes she has greatly misunderstood you and feels guilty. Yue Mei's favorability +5, current favorability: 69!]

Yue Mei was already firmly under Yang Shan's control. Now, all she wanted to do was clear up the misunderstanding between Yang Shan Medusa, so she quickly spoke softly and gently:

"My Lord, actually, the Queen doesn't treat me like merchandise. She..."

Yue Mei originally wanted to be completely honest with Yang Shan, saying that Medusa had discussed it with her before deciding to take this drastic measure.

But then I thought, since we're going to seize the opportunity, it's best to do it now—

To show her loyalty, Yue Mei immediately changed her tune, saying, "My Lord, you have misunderstood the Queen. Actually, it was I who went to beg the Queen."

"What? You want to be my maid yourself?"

Yang Shan looked at Yue Mei, then sized her up again. "How dare you! You actually dare to lust after my body!"

The combined pressure of Yang Shan's Eight Star Dou Huang and Spirit Realm Middle Stage cultivation made Yue Mei's heart skip a beat.

She rose in alarm, but her legs gave way and she knelt down.

"Please forgive me, True Lord! I dare not overstep my bounds!"

But halfway down her knees, Yue Mei's knees were held back by a wisp of Yang Shan's Dou Qi.

"Fine, I am the best in terms of appearance, status, and strength. It is normal for you to have these thoughts, and I cannot blame you."

Yang Shan looked at Yue Mei, appearing calm and confident:

"However, Yue Mei, I must remind you that, putting aside everything else, in the Black-Corner Region alone, there are plenty of powerful individuals who would like to become my maids! But I haven't taken in any maids yet!"

"You're not qualified yet!"

Upon hearing this, Yue Mei's heart sank to the bottom. "I understand, I was just being too unrealistic."

With a wave of his hand, Yang Shan produced a large pile of things on the stone table.

This includes a Perfect Emperor Extreme Pill, as well as many spiritual plants that I picked with "Thief Emperor" Zi Yan in Black Moon Ridge some time ago.

Yang Shan: "Considering your decent performance when I was with the Serpent-People tribe, I'll give you a chance! If you have reached the Nine Star Dou Huang when I return to the Serpent-People tribe next time, I'll consider taking you as my maid!"

Yue Mei's gloomy expression brightened again. "My Lord, there's no need for so much, so much."

Yang Shan: "I'd also like to try and see if my judgment is sharp enough. If I tell you to take it, then take it! Even if you don't reach the Nine Star Dou Huang level, I won't make you pay it back! Consider it a favor."

Yang Shan's expression was slightly melancholy. "Consider this my gift before our fate ends!"

Yang Shan stood up:

"Alright, I need to go to the Red Sand Continent."

After saying that, Yang Shan opened his Dou Qi Transformation Wings and flew away.

Yue Mei gritted her teeth, her eyes flashing with a determination even stronger than when she was vying for the leadership position in her Zao Nian! After collecting the pills and spiritual plants, Yue Mei didn't forget to wash the tea set on the table.

I need to get used to the job of a maid beforehand!