Ma Feifei naturally had no intention of getting involved in the feud between the two. As far as he was concerned, as long as they didn't cause trouble in the bookstore or disturb the other readers, they could do whatever they liked.
Zhang Yunji looked at the copy of The Legend of the Condor Heroes Ma Feifei had pushed toward him, but now he didn't dare read it. He looked up at Ma Feifei in confusion, afraid something might happen that would plunge him into despair all over again.
"Relax. This book is yours from now on. What's more, starting today, you're a valued customer of our Mysterious Bookstore, with the privilege of skipping the line," Ma Feifei said amiably.
"Really?" Zhang Yunji could hardly believe it. It felt as if he had been in hell one moment and had arrived in paradise the next. The contrast was too great.
Ma Feifei nodded seriously. "Of course. Why would I lie to you?"
To be honest, Ma Feifei couldn't understand why Zhang Yunji seemed like a completely different person after just a few days apart. He'd lost the composure and dignity he'd shown at first, and had become this suspicious, jumpy man.
Then Zhang Yunji thought about it. It wasn't as if he and Ma Feifei had any grudge between them. Besides, just look at the state he was in now: apart from the spirit artifacts he carried and a few rare treasures, he'd nearly run out of Spirit Crystals. He was no better off than a beggar on the roadside. What could anyone possibly want from him?
With that thought, Zhang Yunji relaxed. He thanked Ma Feifei for his kindness, then took the book and began to read.
"Brother Zhang."
Zhang Yunji jumped and hurriedly replied, "No, no, that won't