Just two short sentences put Li Xian, who had begun to relax a little, back on his guard.
He released Cheng Xin's hand and took two steps back.
The White Night Guild... he remembered that name.
The largest tip in his previous instance had come from that guild, but running into someone who recognized him here...
"Don't be nervous. You know instances in the Novice Zone are livestreamed in the Advanced Zone, right?" Seeing Li Xian's reaction, Cheng Xin slowly explained:
"You're pretty much the most famous newcomer, since you broke the tipping record for a single instance. Lucky for you, none of those four players who entered as a team recognized you. They probably don't watch many livestreams."
Cheng Xin's explanation was convincing enough, but faced with a player from the Advanced Zone, Li Xian had to be even more careful:
"So?"
"Our guild leader thinks highly of you. Since we've run into each other here, I hope you'll give the White Night Guild some serious consideration."
"If you're willing, you can work with us for now in this instance and take your time deciding."
"I can also give you any information you want to know."
Cheng Xin stood where he was, confidently waiting for Li Xian's answer.
Li Xian frowned, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, before finally answering:
"All right."
Cheng Xin chuckled and slung an arm over Li Xian's shoulders with easy familiarity. His sturdy arm weighed Li Xian down:
"But when did you move up to the Advanced Zone? It's one thing for me not to notice, but even Lin Shiming couldn't find you?"
Cheng Xin sighed after saying that. "Oh well. Good thing I got lucky."
Li Xian "lifted" his arm off himself and asked, "Any thoughts on this instance?"
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