CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55: REUNION WITH AN OLD FRIEND

"Xue’Er, I’d like to take a stroll on my own, is that alright?"

On a street in Cyan Dragon City, Zhang Xinying suddenly said to Mu Lingxue.

Mu Lingxue looked at Zhang Xinying in confusion,

"Don’t you want me to accompany you for the profession change?"

Zhang Xinying smiled:

"No need, there are some things I can manage on my own. I’d like to try doing them myself; I couldn’t rely on others for everything!"

Mu Lingxue hesitated for a moment and thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to let Zhang Xinying get familiar with the game’s environment.

The main thing was that Mu Lingxue had also gotten word of a wild BOSS being discovered.

Zhang Xinying was new to the game, so bringing her along wouldn’t be appropriate; it was better to let her wander around the city.

"Take care of yourself then, if anything happens, tell me immediately, okay?"

"Mhm, don’t worry."

"Then I’ll take my leave now."

Watching Mu Lingxue leave with a group, Zhang Xinying opened her contact list, seeing a message from Feng Hua.

"The fish-flavored shredded pork bowl was delicious. As a thank you, I’m waiting for you in the number one private room at the Cyan Dragon Tavern."

.........

"Aren’t you going to join in on the wild BOSS contest?"

"Did you see Xia Haitang from Ice and Snow Illusion City? That’s my girlfriend, pretty, huh!"

"Do you have a girlfriend? How about I have Haitang introduce some girls to you? Her guild has lots of girls, and I know a few good ones."

"What are we going to do?"

"The tavern? You’re in the mood to drink!?"

"Those guilds are..."

"What exactly are you planning to do!"

Lin Yi looked at Tian Ci beside him, a bit speechless,

"We’re not really that familiar, are we? Why do you keep following me? I’m not interested in men."

"Uh..."

Tian Ci wasn’t embarrassed, instead, he cheerfully said,

"Isn’t it just a case of hitting it off at first sight? I rarely admire anyone, but now you’re one of them."

"By the way, are you really not going to cause some trouble? I also dislike those guilds; I can help you!"

Lin Yi helplessly rubbed his forehead,

"Let me have a moment of peace. You can follow, just don’t talk."

After saying this, Lin Yi turned and walked into the restaurant, asking for the number one private room.

Tian Ci seemed born without knowing what embarrassment was, tagging happily behind Lin Yi into the private room.

Looking at the exquisite decor inside the private room, he exclaimed with surprise:

"Who would have thought this game paid such attention to detail. Good reviews!"

Tian Ci sat down across from Lin Yi, somewhat moved, and said,

"Actually, whatever you wanted to say, we could’ve said it outside. No need to go to such expense to come here."

Just then, there was a knock at the door.

"Knock knock!"

Lin Yi got up to open the door, seeing Zhang Xinying standing outside.

"Who is it, is this the wrong room?"

Lin Yi completely ignored Tian Ci’s words, looking at the beauty before him,

"You came."

Tian Ci suddenly came over,

"Hey, aren’t you the one who was just with Haitang... Hey hey hey, why are you pushing me!"

"Bang!"

Standing outside the private room’s door, Tian Ci looked completely confused,

"Did I mess something up?"

Inside the private room

"The fact that I came doesn’t mean I’ve forgiven you. Don’t get any ideas."

Looking at the uneasy woman in front of him, Lin Yi suddenly laughed,

"I know."

"I don’t expect your forgiveness; I’m just happy you came."

Perhaps fearing that if they stayed together too long, it would reveal her feelings; or perhaps for other reasons.

Zhang Xinying quickly said,

"What did you call me for? If it’s nothing, I’ll leave."

Honestly, before this, Zhang Xinying had never thought that the one known as the game’s number one, Feng Hua, would turn out to be Lin Yi.

The shock brought by the revelation was beyond Zhang Xinying’s imagination.

In her heart, Zhang Xinying was proud of his current achievements.

However, given the awkward relationship now between them, Zhang Xinying didn’t know what role to adopt when facing the person she deeply loved.

At this moment, Lin Yi handed the "Book of Prophecy" to Zhang Xinying,

"This is a gift I prepared for you."

Women have an innate attraction to beautiful things.

When the "Book of Prophecy" appeared, radiating seven-colored light, it immediately captured Zhang Xinying’s attention.

Zhang Xinying wanted to reach out and take it, but the feminine restraint kept her frozen in place.

How could Lin Yi not understand what was on this woman’s mind?

"Consider it a compensation for those two meals you treated me to, not a sign of your forgiveness, okay?"

Zhang Xinying pretended to be reserved and let out a light "humph" through her nose.

Lin Yi proactively placed the "Book of Prophecy" in her hands and said:

"I know my sins are grave, and I will spend the time that follows repenting for the crimes I’ve committed."

Upon receiving the "Book of Prophecy", Zhang Xinying instinctively asked:

"What’s this for? It’s so pretty!"

But after she said it, she felt that it was too easy for him—a game book to get her forgiveness, as if it should be that easy!

She immediately put on a stern face,

"No need for you to tell me, I can see for myself."

But seeing Zhang Xinying’s actions, Lin Yi couldn’t help but laugh out loud,

"Well, this is an inheritance item for a hidden profession. You need to chant to use it, instead of just holding it."

"Don’t laugh!"

Perhaps realizing her awkwardness, Zhang Xinying felt her face was burning hot.

But thankfully, this was a game, and it didn’t show.

Following Lin Yi’s instructions, Zhang Xinying took the "Book of Prophecy" and silently chanted:

Use.

Suddenly, a flash of light appeared, and a familiar voice came, freezing the smile on Lin Yi’s face.

It also startled Zhang Xinying, who was caught off guard,

"My friend, how have you been?"

Lin Yi looked incredulously at the phantom floating beside Zhang Xinying,

"You, you, ..."

The Werewolf Prophet Yidra, smiling, looked at Lin Yi,

"Surprised?"

More than surprised! It’s downright shocking!

Under Lin Yi’s eyes filled with extreme surprise and joy, Yidra slowly said:

"Actually, I don’t even know why I haven’t disappeared with the passing on of the inheritance."

"Perhaps the Wolf God thought I had unfulfilled missions, so He let me stay."

At this moment, Zhang Xinying came back to her senses from the initial shock and looked at Lin Yi:

"Aren’t you going to introduce this..."

Then Lin Yi explained his experiences from that time, and after roughly understanding the events, Zhang Xinying looked at the white werewolf phantom beside her with great respect.

After some small talk and contemplation, Lin Yi glanced at the time and said:

"I have some matters to attend to, I need to step out for a bit."

Then Lin Yi said to the Werewolf Prophet Yidra:

"I’ll leave her to you."

Yidra responded with a smile:

"As the Artifact Spirit of the ’Book of Prophecy’, protecting her is my mission."

Though Lin Yi’s heart was filled with doubts and confusion at this moment, since things were unfolding in a good direction, he didn’t bother to dig any deeper.

"Creak"

As Lin Yi opened the door, he saw Tian Ci leaning against the wall opposite,

"Why are you still here?"

"I’m waiting for you, aren’t I? Done talking?"

Watching Lin Yi hurriedly leave, Tian Ci, while puzzlingly glancing at the girl in the booth, shouted:

"Hey, hey, hey, wait for me! Where are you going?"

"Going to stir things up."

"Stir things up? I like that!"

"By the way, who is that girl? Is she your girlfriend?"

"Wait for me."

......

Until Tian Ci’s voice faded away in the corridor, Yidra beside Zhang Xinying suddenly spoke:

"It’s quite obvious, you really like my friend."

Whether it was because of the gaming world or not, Zhang Xinying didn’t feel the slightest fear towards the Werewolf Prophet’s soul body; instead, she felt very close due to his experiences.

Regarding the Werewolf Prophet’s question, Zhang Xinying did not conceal her thoughts and answered truthfully:

"Yes, I love him very much."

Floating beside Zhang Xinying, the smile on the Werewolf Prophet’s face gradually faded.

"I see!"

At this moment, a serious expression crawled onto the Werewolf Prophet’s face, and he softly asked:

"Then, would you want to help him someday when he’s in danger?"

"Of course, I would!"

Zhang Xinying answered without thinking.

But thinking of her lack of game knowledge, she couldn’t help but feel a bit frustrated and said:

"Unfortunately, I don’t understand anything. How can I help him?"

Glancing at the despondent girl beside him, Yidra stroked his mustache with satisfaction and smiled:

"I can help you become stronger, but the process might be tough. Are you still willing?"

"Really? I’m willing!"

.........

End of Chapter One.