Chapter 8: Passing by

Wei Wei returns to where she was gathering herbal ingredients and swiftly pushes those three LittleRain clan members out of her head. However, she has a specific question for NaiHe, which she poses to him as she gathers: "How did you know that he was on a continuous quest?"

"I saw him posting on the world channel once in the afternoon, requesting seven different kinds of feathers," the person said.

NaiHe continues to explain so that Wei Wei can comprehend. NaiHe spotted EvilBloodOath posting on the global channel, requesting seven different types of feathers in order to advance through a quest's stages. Consequently, NaiHe was aware that Evil BloodOath was always searching.

Wei Wei is a little perplexed; how can discovering seven different types of feathers imply that he is constantly searching?

"Collecting feathers is necessary for quite a few quests."

NaiHe: "Well, but for every quest, there are different NPCs (non-player characters)." Feather collection is the 36th step. After I visited the NPC at the 36th stage, he appeared.

Wei Wei can think of nothing else but worshiping him. He, he, he really does recall the stage! He can truly recall the NPCs from each stage! His recall is really astounding! Being aware that she can still only use the alphanumeric "p," Wei Wei feels like sobbing when she learns her English vocabulary; she gives him a sour compliment, saying, "Your memory is too good."

She instantly understands that, despite seeing Evil Blood Oath in the afternoon, the Great Master did not manage to catch him; instead, he calculated how long it would take and deliberately waited until nightfall on the Celestial Mountains Snow Basins.Let's see.

His cunning and ability to calculate are just astounding.<.vicious >

Without her knowledge, Wei Wei has been playing "Dream Voyage" for longer periods of time.

Wei Wei was formerly known by her trendy moniker "home beauty," but her roommates in her hostel now refer to her as "home moldy." Wei Wei used to go shopping quite a bit with her housemates, but she no longer finds it enjoyable. She spends the entire day playing video games on the internet in addition to studying.

Her roommates attempt to get her to go shopping with them tonight. "Wei Wei, just take it as a workout," Si Si adds. Sitting in front of a computer all day, every day, is bad for your health.

Rolling her eyes, Wei Wei says, "Want to chat about working out? Who is it that asks me to accompany her on her daily dash to class for the attendance check? Who is it that begs me to bring her water every day since she never remembers to get it?

Xiao Ling intervenes when Si Si is at a loss for words, saying, "Wei Wei, the things you're wearing are from last year, right? Let's go shopping for some new clothing.

Wei Wei stops her with a gesture of her hand. "As long as I have enough clothes to wear, it's okay."

"It's too shameless for a prettily dressed girl like you to say that!" Xiao Ling says, gesturing to her with a quivering palm. You'll be removed from the school's list of top beauties if you carry on in this manner.

Wei Wei is a little down now that she's brought up the beauty list; it's okay that they created a poll, but they included an erratic percentage. She was at the top of the unstable list after the vote!

It's preferable to get booted out of it, Wei Wei says, turning that head with contempt. I just like comparing myself to other people on the inside!

When Ex Xi finally loses it, he says, "Bei Wei Wei! Who will assist us in making this deal if you don't leave? Wait to be punished tonight if you dare to stay home!

Wei Wei,..."

Isn't this the true reason they want her gone? Her formidable negotiating abilities are the reason for it.

Ultimately, Wei Wei yields to Er Xi's intimidation and finds herself dragged beside them on the streets. When they go shopping, they don't normally go too far from the clothes stores near the school.

Not long after, Wei Wei's hands are full from carrying both large and little bags filled with items that her housemates have purchased. Not because they are throwing everything on her, but rather because they need to periodically visit the fitting rooms to try items on. Since Wei Wei won't be purchasing anything, it would be inconvenient to constantly setting aside and retrieving the bags, so she might as well carry them all.

They enter one more store. "Am I destined to be a follower these days?" Wei Wei asks herself as Xiao Ling exits the dressing room carrying the outfits she is trying on. In the game, she also plays Great Master Nai.He has become accustomed to asking her to do things. But she is the only one who can take responsibility for it.

Hearing it, Xiao Ling can't help but laugh since she finds it hard to believe Wei Wei is genuinely complaining while wearing an expression of reluctance. Is playing the online game really that much fun? "All right, stop complaining," she says as she approaches Wei Wei and gives her a pat on the back. This affluent female will present you to some red-wine chicken wings from Tian Xiang Ju because you helped me haggle for quite a bit. How are things there?"

Although Tian Xiang Ju is a very fine restaurant close to the school, hardly many students frequent it for dinner due to its high cost. Only rich individuals, like Xiao Ling, who waste their parents' money, would go. Thus, when she says this, everyone applauds joyfully. "I should get half of the batch because I've worked the hardest," Wei Wei declares.

Who's battling it out with you, Si Si asks sourly? I have to cut down on my weight."

Wei Wei smugly declares, "I don't get fat from eating." You are free to harbor jealousy. Hehehehe.

Her conceit begs for it. Xiao Ling, shut the door! Si Si exclaims, gritting her teeth. Si Si is actually rather thin, but she says she gets fat from drinking water. Give Er Xi permission to bite her.

They cheerfully make their way to Tian Xiang Ju, as they've been hungry for some time and there are no more stores they'd like to see. After they converse and stroll together, Tian Xiang Ju soon comes into view. Si Si abruptly halts her path while she is gushing about a man in the same program. She stares at Tian Xiang Ju's arrival and enthusiastically pulls Wei Wei's arm, saying, "Hurry, look! Could that be Xiao Nai?

Numerous well-dressed guys emerge from the restaurant across the street from Tian Xiang Ju. Wei Wei recognizes Xiao Nai right away. In the glaring lights and amid the males, the youthful and attractive Xiao Nai is the center of attention. Compared to the few occasions she has seen him previously, he appears different. He is dressed in a formal suit, has a little grin on his face, and has the same polished and elegant appearance as before, but with an extra touch of calmness and a hint of pride.

"Ah, let's move quickly across."

They won't be exchanging pleasantries, but it's still a good idea to take a closer look. With great eagerness, Si Si pulls onto Wei Wei and crosses the street. However, it's too late; Xiao Nai is already inside the car with the bunch of middle-aged guys opening a different vehicle's door. Xiao Nai appears to have looked at them right before getting inside the car, suggesting that they may have made a little noise. 

Xiao Nai gives them a detached glance before closing the vehicle door and driving away; he doesn't appear like the man who was grinning beneath the lights a minute before.