Although Qiu Dug had clearly said his idea wouldn't work, Fang Yue still wanted to give it a try.
After thinking it over, Fang Yue asked,
"I want to meet the United Association's president."
"Now?"
"Can you arrange it?"
"...I'll try."
It was only because Fang Yue had asked. If it had been anyone else, even someone who was friends with Qiu Dug, they wouldn't have been able to meet the president just because they wanted to.
Earlier, at the Cheaters' base, Fang Yue had killed Su Bai Rong, the Immortal's vessel, and shown off his strength and value. Across the entire United Association, Fang Yue's standing was probably second only to the presidents. He also commanded considerable respect among ordinary United Association members.
Qiu Dug left soon after.
Fang Yue then turned and went to Yuan-jie's room. Heavenly Devour was imminent, and he didn't know what would happen next. He only hoped that the people around him would stay safe.
Knock, knock.
He lightly knocked on the door.
"Who is it?"
The door opened, and a familiar face appeared before him.
"Ah Yue! You logged off so early today?"
Yuan-jie looked delighted. These past few days, Fang Yue had spent nearly all his time in the game, rarely leaving his room except to eat.
Naturally, Yuan-jie had hardly seen him either.
"Yuan-jie, I heard you didn't want to transfer to Sea Fish City?"
Fang Yue hadn't transferred because United Association headquarters had held him back, refusing to let him move to a branch.
But Yuan-jie was free to go, and yet she hadn't left headquarters either.
More than headquarters, Fang Yue wanted Yuan-jie to stay at President Qian's branch in Sea Fish City. He always felt that the presidents at headquarters had some other motive when it came to