Becoming a millionaire and a flame (2)

"Did you hear? Martial Union has already released an announcement that they will reward 10,000 Credits to whoever kills Ye Feng once. There is also a reward of 1,000 Credits for killing Ye Feng's teammates. The person who provides accurate information on Ye Feng's whereabouts will also receive 2 Silver Coins as a reward. With this, Martial Union truly intends to start a blood feud with Ye Feng!"

"I've heard about it already. The topic has long since blown up in the official forums. Right now, there are plenty of players searching around. Even if they can't kill that expert called Ye Feng, they could still kill one of his teammates. A thousand Credits per kill, this isn't a small number. This time, that expert called Ye Feng will not have an easy time mingling in Red Leaf Town."

Red Leaf Town, Slum Area, The Enchanted Bar:

Ironsword Lion and several of his subordinates currently held a drinking party in one of the private rooms on the second floor of The Enchanted Bar. They heartily downed mouthfuls of Old Tom Gin one after another.

An hour ago, Ironsword Lion posted a Guild announcement on the official forums. He had placed a bounty on Ye Feng, intending to start an irreconcilable feud with him. In an instant, Martial Union had become the center of attention of all players in God's Domain.

Who was Ye Feng?

Almost every veteran player within the region of White River City had heard of him.

Right now, Ye Feng's name was carved onto the Glory List at the entrance of the Team Dungeon, Dark Moon Graveyard.

After clearing the Team Dungeon, Ye Feng even killed the top-tier expert of Martial Union, Ironsword Lion. He was then publicly acknowledged as one of the Swordsman experts of God's Domain. The recording of Ye Feng killing Ironsword Lion even spread and was used as a learning model for many Swordsmen.

Aside from that, according to the rumors floating about, Ye Feng's relationship with the Snow Goddess was not just a shallow one, and they might be having an affair. Otherwise, why would a Goddess like Gentle Snow, instead of choosing the elite members of her own Guild, choose to take an outsider along into the Dark Moon Graveyard?

Many players had long since felt unsatisfied with Ye Feng, and now, with a bounty on him, many players were already tempted into action. Martial Union offered ten thousand Credits for killing Ye Feng just once! Moreover, not only would they be able to obtain the prize money, but they would also obtain immense fame for killing a publicly acknowledged expert of God's Domain. Such a feat would prove that their strength was exceptional.

Right now, the major financial corporations around the world were beginning their investment into God's Domain, recruiting players for their own Workshops and Guilds. As long as one could prove their strength, they could earn the good graces of these major corporations, receiving very high treatment. So, why not go for it?

"Boss Ironsword, this move of yours is just too clever! With this announcement, that Ye Feng is dead for sure this time! Even if he doesn't die, the target on his back will still annoy him to death. Other players will hunt throughout the entire day; he won't even be able to level up," Drifting Blood flattered as he took a drink.

"Humph! That's nothing at all. The best part has yet to come." Ironsword Lion sneered, "Now that the son of a bitch has hidden, nobody can find him at all. However, it won't matter. I believe that we can find his teammates. As long as we kill his teammates to Level 0, I hardly believe that he will remain hidden. As long as he dares reveal himself, Absolute Heaven will immediately take action. It will be his death when that time comes."

Just as Ironsword Lion laughed coldly, Feng received a communication request from someone on his friend list. 

"Are you alright?" Gentle Snow abruptly asked.

He shook his head, saying, "I'm fine."

"If things get too difficult for you to handle, I can utilize the strength of Ouroboros in White River City region to deal with Martial Union. That way, Martial Union will very quickly give up on you." 

"Thanks. I'll be careful," Feng said in gratitude.

Shortly after ending the call with Gentle Snow, another suddenly arrived.

"Brother Ye Feng, are you alright?" Stabbing Heart asked.

"I'm fine," Feng replied

"It's good that you're alright. I saw Martial Union declare war on you. Moreover, they even placed a bounty on your head, paying as much as 10,000 Credits for every kill. The bounty even includes several friends of yours, with 1,000 Credits for each of them. Many of the experts I know have all taken an interest in you, and they will definitely look for trouble with you. It would be troublesome if you tangle with so many people, so it is best if you stay hidden for a while. Otherwise, you can level up with us. With the Assassin's Alliance's reputation, those experts will give way. If we meet any fools, my side can also help you deal with them."

"Thanks, but I'll deal with this matter myself. On the contrary, would Brother Stabbing Heart be interested in buying some high-level equipment? I have a few pieces, and I can sell them to you at a low price."

Feng still possessed some equipment that he hasn't sold yet, so he decided to sell it to Stabbing Heart to help him out while earning some side money

"Really? With the new influx of players right now, our Guild became sorely lacking in equipment. If you could sell them at a lower price and trade fully using Credits, then I will buy as much as you have."

"I'm busy right now. How about we meet up and trade inside the Hotel at the Trade Area?" Feng asked.

"That would be great! I also need to some time to collect the money needed," Stabbing Heart replied with a smile.

Following which, Feng disconnected the call with Stabbing Heart. He then sent a message to Blackie and the others, telling them to be careful of ambushes from other players. There was also some additional information in Blackie's message, telling him not to worry about getting everyone to survive, and to just have everything go the same.

After receiving the information, Blackie immediately led the others to depart from their current grinding spot. They went to an even more secretive location Feng gave them. It would not be easily discovered. 

Feng immediately logged onto the official forums. Using the name Ye Feng, he sent out a declaration.

Martial Union, since you guys want war, then to war we shall go!

I now place a bounty on all players from Martial Union! As long as you can kill a normal member of the Guild, you will receive a reward of 100 Credits or 1 Silver Coin! For one of the upper echelons of the Guild, every kill will earn 1,000 Credits or 10 Silver Coins! As for Ironsword Lion, I will pay you 5,000 Credits or 50 Silver Coins for every time you kill him!

This bounty will be effective until Martial Union completely disappears from Red Leaf Town!

After Feng issued the post, it instantly caused a sensation in the forums of all of White River City region, giving rise to a raging tempest, many players replied to it.

"No way! Such a high bounty! It would be great if I had chosen to start at Red Leaf Town!"

"One Silver Coin just for the regular members... that's already an entire day's worth of my earnings. If I strive hard an entire day, I could kill at least seven or eight of them, which would be seven or eight hundred Credits. If I continued hunting for an entire month, the amount I can earn would be several times higher than my normal salary!"

"Could it be a scam? Wasn't that Ye Feng an expert in dire straits? Where did he get so much money?" 

"The commenter above is right! This is definitely a scam. This Ye Feng is just trying to make a name for himself and win the pity of the masses, tricking us into opposing Martial Union." 

There were many players who voiced out their own varying opinions. Some supported Feng, while some felt disgusted with him. A large number of players cursed at Feng, and an even greater number refused to believe that Feng possessed that much money. After all, making a rough calculation, just killing all the members of Martial Union in Red Leaf Town once would cost a lot, not to mention killing them several times. Even a normal tycoon would not dare carry out such an action, much less a poor expert in dire straits.

"I am Stabbing Heart of Assassin's Alliance. I am in full support of Brother Ye Feng, and I can guarantee that everything Brother Ye Feng has said is the truth. If you aren't able to cash in your bounties from him, you can collect them from me instead." 

Just when everyone determined that Feng was a scammer, Stabbing Heart's abrupt reply sent a tremor through the forums once more.

Although Ye Feng was famous, when compared to a large Guild, his prestige was still sorely lacking.

On the other hand, the words Stabbing Heart from the Assassin's Alliance had written were wholly different. Ignoring the fact that the Assassin's Alliance was a second-rate Guild, possessing a member count in the tens of thousands, just the dozen years or so fame they had accumulated from other virtual reality games was strongly persuasive.

"Wow! The Assassin's Alliance's Stabbing Heart has appeared! Please let me join the Assassin's Alliance!" 

"Even Stabbing Heart has already shown himself, so the bounty must be real! This time, the players of Red Leaf Town are going to make a fortune!" 

Not long after Stabbing Heart's appearance, another reply appeared which instantly caused the number of views on Feng's post to multiply by tens.

"Ye Feng is my friend. I can guarantee his credibility. If there are any problems, you can find me to deal with them."

The reply, indeed, belonged to the Snow Goddess, Gentle Snow, herself. Moreover, she was willing to make assurances for Feng. Those who cursed at Feng previously immediately shut up after her reply, because if they did not, the Snow Goddess' fans might pummel them into meat paste. 

"Ye Feng, you are my idol! Please take me in as your disciple! I'm willing to do anything you ask! I guarantee it!" 

"Big Brother Ye Feng, do you have a girlfriend? Little sister is 18-years-old, has a beautiful appearance, a sexy body, and wishes to become big brother's girlfriend! I can give birth to a bunch of little monkeys for big brother!"

Looking at Gentle Snow's reply, everyone immediately thought Ye Feng was just too awesome. He had received the support of Stabbing Heart of Assassin's Alliance and the Snow Goddess of Ouroboros. This was not a treatment any ordinary expert would receive. Now that God's Domain was so popular, Ye Feng's future would be limitless.

Slum Area, The Enchanted Bar:

"Boss Ironsword, this is not good! Ye Feng placed a bounty on our heads!" an Assassin suddenly rushed into the private room.

Currently, Ironsword Lion happily drank away, his face flushed red. He did not think the alcohol in a virtual world could get a person get drunk. The alcohol had such a rich and mellow taste. Compared to the alcohol available in the real world, what he drank right now was much better. It was no wonder those players that tread on the path of darkness all loved to hang around in this place. 

At this moment, the person who rushed into the room shouting had immediately interrupting Ironsword Lion from enjoying his drink. Annoyed, he said, "Why are you shouting? It's not like the sky is falling. Which son of a bitch was it that placed a bounty on me? Let's see if I don't hack him into pieces."

"Boss, I heard it was that Ye Feng who placed the bounty on us," Drifting Blood said in a daze.

"Ye Feng? With him alone, he wants to place a bounty on us, Martial Union? Who would even believe his words?" Ironsword Lion laughed in contempt, swallowing another mouthful of Old Tom Gin.

"Boss Ironsword, it's true! If you don't believe it, take a look at Ye Feng's post. Right now, views on it have exceeded one million already," the Assassin helplessly said.

Originally, he did not believe that an independent player would dare place a bounty on a large Guild, either. Anyone who dared would just be digging their own graves. Without great enmity against a Guild, no one would not carry out such an action. Such an action was a major threat to the reputation of a Guild, and they would definitely not let off any players who dared provoke them. If they did not kill the player until he quit the game, they would not let the matter rest.

However, reality told him otherwise, as such an incident had truly occurred.

Ironsword Lion still did not believe his subordinate's words. To place a bounty on the members of Martial Union, was this Ye Feng seeking death? Hence, Ironsword Lion checked out the official forums.

Immediately, Ironsword Lion was dumbfounded.

Ye Feng actually dared place a bounty on all of Martial Union! He really intended to fight until one side was gone!

However, Ironsword Lion had forgotten that he was the one who first placed a bounty on Ye Feng. He had already forgotten his own declaration to fight until one of them was obliterated.

After taking a closer look at the contents of the post, Ironsword Lion was truly shocked. Those who originally called Ye Feng a scammer had all shut their mouths now, and they all itched to slaughter the members of Martial Union. It was like they discussed competing over vegetables on the forum.

When Ironsword Lion saw the price tag of his own bounty, he nearly exploded with anger. He had spent a million Credits to hire Absolute Heaven to assassinate Ye Feng, and the bounty of 10,000 Credits he publicly declared was just for entertainment. He was not hoping that someone would kill Ye Feng at all; his main goal was to kill Ye Feng's teammates.

Now, however, Ye Feng had tagged him with a bounty of 5,000 Credits. In doing so, wasn't Ye Feng stating that he was far from being his equal?

The most unbelievable thing was that Stabbing Heart and Gentle Snow had also stood out to show their support for Ye Feng.

Ironsword Lion simply could not understand this situation. The bounty he placed was only on Ye Feng, yet, why did these fellows mind other people's business? Gentle Snow was one thing, but why had Stabbing Heart appeared as well? He and the Assassin's Alliance had always minded their own business, and he had never provoked the Assassin's Alliance before. So, why was Stabbing Heart showing his support to Ye Feng?

"Good! Good! Good!" Ironsword Lion repeatedly said. His anger jerked him out of his drunken stupor, his expression turning extremely sinister as he coldly said, "Since he wants to play, then I'll play! Immediately place a bounty on anyone with the guts to kill any of our members! Also, increase the bounty on Ye Feng's teammates to 2,000 Credits per person. I want to see just who can tempt these players."

"Tell the ones below to be careful of their actions and form parties when they go out leveling."

"Yes."

After Ironsword Lion finished giving out his instructions, the Assassin turned and left. Following which, Ironsword Lion initiated contact with Absolute Heaven. He wanted Absolute Heaven to take action a little sooner, killing Ye Feng to absolve him of this anger.

Elsewhere, Feng had already walked into the town hall.

"Sir, how may I be of service to you today?" an elegant female worker walked up and asked Feng. 

"I wish to activate the permission to utilize the teleportation circle," Feng said.

In God's Domain, only when a player reached Level 10 would they have the qualifications to come to the town hall and utilize the teleportation gates. 

"I understand. Please follow me."

Following which, Feng arrived at the front desk of the town hall. After dealing with all the necessary procedures, he obtained a new identity card. With it, he could freely utilize the teleportation gate. However, he would have to pay a fee each time he used it. Normally, when one teleported from a town to a city, the fees were 1 Silver Coin. Meanwhile, teleportation between cities was slightly more expensive, and the fees would change depending on the distance. Teleporting to one of the closest cities from White River City cost at least 20 Silver Coins. Meanwhile, teleporting to the capital city, Star-Moon City, from White River City, cost around 1 Gold Coin.

When Feng arrived at the teleportation hall of Red Leaf Town, the place was void of players. There were only a few Level 100 Elite guards wandering about.

"Adventurer, you have to pay 1 Silver Coin to use the teleportation gate," the magician guarding the teleportation gate informed Feng.

Feng paid the fees without hesitation, walking up to the teleportation gate.

Shua! Feng disappeared from the teleportation hall of Red Leaf Town.

At the same time, a notification rang out throughout the Star-Moon Kingdom.

Star-Moon Kingdom Region System Announcement: Congratulations to Ye Feng for becoming the first player in Star-Moon Kingdom to arrive at a city! Rewarding 20 Reputation Points in White River City and the title of Honorary Citizen of White River City.

The appearance of this notice immediately sent trembles through all the players in the Star-Moon Kingdom. At a time where only top-tier experts were Level 7, someone had actually already reached Level 10 and entered a city.

"Wasn't he just Level 8 yesterday?" Gentle Snow was similarly shocked. When they had been in the Dark Moon Graveyard, Ye Feng's level was already very high, yet in the time it took her to approach Level 7, he had already jumped to Level 10.

"By the time we reach White River City, most likely, we would have to discuss matters of cooperation with him once again," Gentle Snow revealed a helpless smile. She would still need around three days to reach Level 10. In that time, who knows what Feng can achieve in Whiter River City. 

In actuality, Gentle Snow wasn't the only person who intended to discuss matters of cooperation with Feng. The various large Guilds around White River City also tried desperately to contact Feng. They all wished to recruit Feng into their command.

As for the Guilds outside of White River City, they all developed a curiosity towards Feng. An independent player was actually the first player to reach Level 10; it was an incredible feat. If Feng were some great character from a large Guild, they might not have thought much about this matter. However, this was not the case.

The upper echelons of the various Guilds all had a group of elite players aiding them with grinding monsters. Thus, their leveling efficiency was much higher than other players. However, against all odds, the first person to enter a city was an independent player. How could this not shock them? 

At the same time, Feng's entrance into White River City had rung alarm bells to the many Guilds out there. Someone had already started their development in a city. If they continued dragging their feet, this would become a big threat to their futures.

Meanwhile, tension rose throughout the entire Red Leaf Town.

However, it was not only due to the matter of Feng and Martial Union placing a bounty on each other. There was also the crisis after God's Domain's evolution.

Due to the difficulty of the monsters in the wild increasing, the large influx of newcomers, and Feng's stock clearance of the Auction House, the prices of items rapidly increased. Within a short two hours, the prices of items had already doubled, causing many players to voice out their complaints. 

Originally, the money they earned within a day was small. They also needed to buy many items they needed in the wild, such as food and beverages, Return Scrolls, and such items. There were also the Regeneration Potions and Mana Recovery Potions. However, the prices for all these items had suddenly skyrocketed.

Amongst the items with inflated prices, the highest was equipment. Previously, 20 Copper Coins was sufficient for a player to purchase a piece of Level 2 Common Equipment. Right now, they would need 40 Copper Coins to do so. As for Bronze Equipment and higher, the increase in their prices was even greater.

However, without good equipment, how could they hunt monsters? Hence, the majority of the players right now all held the thought that they had to obtain a good piece of equipment no matter what, even at the cost of saving up the money meant for potions. With good equipment, they could easily look for a party to join. Their efficiency of killing monsters would also rise as a result, and it was only a matter of time before they earned back their money.

As a result, the prices of equipment constantly rose.

Similarly, this phenomenon caused plenty of players, who were wealthy in real life, to purchase Coins using Credits for purchasing equipment, causing the price of Coins to skyrocket, too.

Looking at this situation, the players in Red Leaf Town became even more attentive towards the bounty put out by both Feng and Martial Union. The players, who were previously uninterested in participating, started to take action. There were many experts who began searching for Feng and his teammates, and there were some who set their sights on Martial Union.

"Forming a party to hunt Ye Feng's party! Must be Level 6 or above, with a complete suit of Bronze Equipment! Those who fulfill the conditions, please gather at my location!"

"Forming a party to hunt members of Martial Union! Must be Level 5 or above! Those who wish to make a quick buck, don't miss this chance!"

Meanwhile, there were plenty of players shouting out party recruitments in the plaza of Red Leaf Town. However, their grinding targets were no longer monsters, but players.

Suddenly, Feng and Martial Union's game of hunting lured the players throughout all of Red Leaf Town. 

....

White River City, one of the five major cities in Star Moon Kingdom.

From afar, one could see towering buildings erected throughout the city. It was a sight no town could ever hope to compare with. Just the number of NPCs residing within the city exceeded 100,000. Moreover, the city could hold over two million players within its walls. It was a sight that many Guilds would fight to possess.

At this time, Feng walked down the main street of White River City after exiting the teleportation hall. He then rode a horse carriage towards the city hall.

Compared to the town hall in Red Leaf Town, the city hall in White River City was a much more spectacular sight. The building had a total of ten floors, and the area it covered was about the size of a football field. At the entrance of the building, there were more than twenty garrison knights standing guard. These guards were all Level 150 Elites. The garrison captain was a Level 160 Tier 2 Knight; with his strength, he could easily decimate an entire town.

Moreover, for a large city like White River City, there would be two to three Tier 4 class NPCs on guard. Powerful monsters and dark powers dared not come near it.

Immediately after Feng stepped into the city hall, an elegant beauty walked towards him.

"Esteemed Sir, is there anything I can help you with?" the beautiful employee blinked her doll-like eyes as she asked.

"I wish to see the Magistrate, Lord Weissman. I have with me Blackbeard's letter of introduction," Feng said, displaying his Demon Hunter title.

"So it is Lord Demon Hunter. Magistrate Weissman is currently occupied with public affairs. My Lord will have to wait for some time before he becomes available. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait in the lounge, and I will notify Lord Weissman of your arrival," the beautiful employee showed respect upon seeing Feng's title.

"Yes, please notify him for me," Feng nodded. He then wandered towards the city hall's lounge.

Sitting in the empty lounge with nothing better to do, Feng switched his system communications back on.

Di! Di! Di!

However, the moment he switched it back on, he discovered hundreds of communication requests pending his approval. Feng was familiar with many of these players. A majority of them were the upper echelons of large Guilds situated in White River City. Some were even the Vice-Leaders or elders of Guilds.

Of course, Stabbing Heart and Gentle Snow were no exception to this list. After all, the advantage of entering White River City far ahead of others was far too impressive to ignore. Before entering White River City, information such as the best leveling grounds and the best locations to farm resources were a big mystery to everyone. Without entering the city, one could not obtain any information about the quests available in the city and the city laws imposed on players.

To a Guild, obtaining such information before others was a great boon. They could occupy the best leveling spots and obtain high-level quests a step ahead of others. They could purchase daily and weekly limited items and gather herbs, ores, and such resources ahead of others. Guilds were most eager for this information as it would enable them to rise ahead of their competitors.

With so many benefits, these Guilds would not let Feng slip through their grasps. They would find a way to contact him. Unfortunately, the results of their efforts simply dumbfounded all of them. They did not think that Feng would shut down all forms of communications, leaving them with no way to contact him at all.

The only choice they had left was to leave Feng messages. As a result, thousands of messages filled Feng's mailbox. If he read all of them, he would need to spend at least four to five hours.

Feng glanced through the messages, before checking the information he had already prepared previously while waiting. 

"Lord Demon Hunter, Magistrate Weissman waits for you in the parlor. Please, follow me," the beautiful employee suddenly returned to Feng's side after half an hour, softly saying.

"Alright, lead the way."

Feng stood and nodded. He followed the female employee up to the parlor on the building's second floor. 

When he stepped into the spacious and elegant-looking parlor, the person waiting for him wore a silvery-grey-colored robe. The well-dressed man was in his fifties, and he held a staff with a deep-blue-colored gemstone embedded in it. The man currently sat by the window side, gazing at the scenery outside the window in silence.

This man was the Magistrate of White River City, Weissman. He was also a Tier 4 Great Wizard, and he was a Level 200 NPC. 

"Young man, I hear you have a recommendation letter from Blackbeard?" Weissman asked, smiling at Feng. 

"That's right. Mayor Blackbeard wanted me to pass this to you," Feng took out the recommendation letter, handing it over to Weissman.

After Weissman received the letter, he did not immediately open it. He simply let out a deep sigh as he looked at Feng, saying, "That which should have come has finally arrived. I've waited for this letter for thirty years. Only, I never imagined a young man like you would bring it to me. I guess it is now time for me to fulfill the contract made so long ago."

Feng kept silent and let Weissman go through his dialog. 

"Right, however..." Weissman measured up Feng in detail, shaking his head, saying, "Young man, you are still too weak right now. I'm afraid that you cannot fulfill this contract. Although I don't understand why Blackbeard places such trust in you, it is still too early for you right now."

"Lord Weissman, I believe that I am competent enough to complete this quest," Feng spoke with determination.

Weissman couldn't help but smile. Young people are so confident. However, they will realize their ignorance when they meet true trouble. He immediately replied, "Young man, how about we make an accord?" 

"If you can pass the test I give you, I'll agree to your request. I will even aid you in completing Blackbeard's contract. If you fail, however, then please, only return after you have officially become a Swordsman. How about it?"

"I accept your test." Feng nodded his head in affirmation.

"My requirement is very simple. Bring me a Demon's Heart. In the Cursed Land, there is a demon's castle. Originally, it was the residence of a lord. However, after being tempted by a demon, that lord became a demon himself, reborn as the Dark Knight Gaia. He then cursed the land he ruled over, turning all of its people into demonkin. I need you to retrieve Gaia's heart to dispel this curse. I wonder if you would be willing to go to that cursed castle and kill Dark Knight Gaia, fetching his heart for me?" Weissman asked, his tone stern.

"Sure." Feng responded before turning around to leave. 

Watching Feng leave, Weissman suddenly thought of something. He called at Feng, saying, "Young man, wait a moment! I still have something very important to tell you."

"Regardless of the circumstances, my good friend still sent you. Take this item and this letter; hand them over to Master Seliora. It may be of some help to you," Weissman took out a flame-red-colored crystal and a letter, handing them to Feng.

"Lord Weissman, thank you for your help. I will complete this agreement as soon as possible," Feng said gratefully. 

System: Unique Quest "Demon's Heart" accepted.

Quest details: Go to the Demon's Castle and obtain the Demon's Heart for Weissman.

Quest rewards: Unknown.

System: Hidden Quest "Search for Seliora" accepted.

Quest details: Look for Seliora in White River City and pass her the items that Weissman has given you. 

Quest rewards: Unknown.

Twenty-something minutes later, Feng arrived a very small smithy located within the Free Zone; the wooden door to this smithy was still closed. If outsiders saw this, they would think that the smithy was either closed to the public or no longer in operation. So, naturally, nobody would visit this place.

After paying the 60 Copper carriage fee, Feng walked towards the humble-looking smithy, knocking on the door gently.

"Hello, Master Seliora. I was sent here by Lord Weissman. I have with me a letter for you from the Magistrate."

After some time, there was finally some movement in the house.

Kachik. 

The thick wooden door opened, and a great beauty dressed in a black leather shirt stepped out. Below the large V-shaped collar, her ample bosom revealed itself. The beauty wore a pair of extremely short leather pants, revealing her long and slender legs. Her skin was a healthy wheat-color, and her dark hair cascaded down to her fine and delicate waist. Her entire body gave off a wild charm.

"I'm very busy. Pass me the thing and leave," Seliora spoke impatiently, glancing at Feng.

"This is the letter that Lord Weissman wanted me to give you," Feng took out the letter, passing it to Seliora.

Seliora received the letter. Not sparing the letter a single glance, she arbitrarily said, "You can return now."

Seliora started shutting the wooden door.

"I'll leave, then," Feng took out the flame-red colored crystal given to him by Weissman as he said so. He toyed with the crystal as he turned to leave.

The flame-red crystal gave off a dazzling red-colored glow. Just by taking it out, the fire-type mana in the surrounding area started crazily gathering around the crystal. The flame-red glow increased its brilliance, attracting the attention of all onlookers.

"Wait!" Seliora suddenly called out to Feng.

"Master Seliora, do you still have some other matter?" Feng turned, a faint smile on his face as he asked. For some reason, he always enjoyed teasing Seliora, as she always had very amusing reactions.

At this moment, Seliora's large eyes were already glued onto the flame-red crystal in Feng's hand. She was like an enamored little kitten, and her eyes followed the flame-red crystal's movement in Feng's hand, going up and down with great interest.

"Can you sell me that item?" Seliora asked, her face filled with desire, her tone making a complete transformation.

Feng shook his head, saying, "I am truly sorry, Master Seliora, but Lord Weissman originally wanted me to bring this item to you to forge an item for me. However, seeing as you are busy, I would feel bad to continue disturbing you. So, I intend to look for Master Praust and see if he will make the item that I want."

"What? You are actually going to take this precious material to that old bastard, Praust? Do you know how wasteful you are being? If you want to forge an item, I can help you. Also, since you are a Swordsman, with this item, I would have no problems forging a Blazing Meteor of relatively high quality. If you give this material to that old bastard, he will definitely ruin it."

Although Feng had already met his goal, he still toyed with Seliora by pretending hesitation. Immediately, Seliora started panicking. If she truly allowed that old bastard Praust obtain such a large Starfire Crystal, that old rat would come over to her place to show off and very often, at that. 

"You should know that I am the most amazing Master Forger in White River City. None of the items I forge are of ordinary quality. Moreover, I am in a very good mood right now, so I will even use a rare material from my exclusive collection to forge a Blazing Meteor suitable for you! If you don't believe me, then come in and have a look!" Seliora hurriedly pulled Feng into her smithy, letting Feng witness the masterpieces she had created.

After entering the house, one would immediately discover that the exterior and interior of the house were practically two entirely different worlds. Although the exterior of the house was broken-down and humble, the interior was both beautiful and magnificent. Fine weaponry and equipment were all showcased within crystal cabinets.

"How is it? Do you see that dark-red-colored greatsword placed in the highest position? That's an Epic Weapon that I personally made," Seliora stuck out her chest, boasting. "Now you know how amazing I am, right? Aside from those old hidden monsters, there has not been anybody else who can beat me regarding forging techniques," Seliora grinned; her gaze shifted back to the Starfire Crystal in Feng's hand. "With my techniques and the Starfire Crystal, I guarantee that I can create an exceptional Blazing Meteor. Moreover, since Lord Weissman sent you to me, I will naturally give it my all to help you."

Feng simply smiled at Seliora's words. He handed the Starfire Crystal over to Seliora saying, "I'll be troubling you, then, Master Seliora."

Seliora revealed a wide smile as she received the Starfire Crystal. Immediately, she ran towards her forging room, intending to create the Blazing Meteor straight away.

"Master Seliora, please wait a moment," Feng unhurriedly said.

"What is it? Don't tell me that you're going back on your word?" Seliora's eyebrows slightly wrinkled. She was extremely reluctant to part with the Starfire Crystal in her hands.

"You misunderstand me, Master Seliora. I think that these items should be of some help to you?" Feng said as he took out a piece of Runic Steel and the Magma Crystal he got from the Hazard Gnome.

Seliora could not help her shock when she saw the Runic Steel and Magma Crystal. She instantly snatched them out of Feng's hands. She then started appraising Feng with her charming eyes, her delicate tongue sliding across her pouty lips. Giggling, she said, "Why, I didn't think you would have so many precious treasures on you. What else do you have? Just pull them all out."

"Alright, then. I still have an item that I can temporarily lend to you," under Seliora's eager gaze, Feng took out the Book of Creation. 

Suddenly, Seliora's eyes widened as they locked onto the Book of Creation in Feng's hands. Dense mana swirled around the book as it released a faint, but incredibly pure Divine Might. She was under immense shock, unable to speak a single word. 

"What is this book? How did you get such an item?" Seliora was incomparably shocked, and her voice trembled with excitement as she spoke. She could not help but immediately snatch the Book of Creation, delving in. 

"Master Seliora, I assume that you also know how precious this item is. I can loan it to you temporarily; so I hope you can use it properly and create a masterpiece," Feng guessed that the Blazing Meteor should be able to reach the Epic rank with Seliora using the Book of Creation and Magma Crystal. 

"Really?" Seliora could not believe her own ears. She pounced Feng in excitement, planting a kiss on him. She then took the Book of Creation, rushing into her personal forging room. "Wait here for awhile; I guarantee that you will not be disappointed."

Seliora needed a long time to forge a piece of equipment. So Feng sat down and continued perfecting the White River City Guide.