Chapter 416 - 288: The Rich Woman and Her Little Boyfriend! Letting You Feel Involved Too?

Chapter 416: Chapter 288: The Rich Woman and Her Little Boyfriend! Letting You Feel Involved Too?

"A boon?" Su Xuan frowned, a look of confusion on his face.

’Is it something like a blessing?’

"Rumor has it that it’s a random boon from one of the Gods, but the specific effect isn’t known yet." As she spoke, she gently swung her slender legs. "On foreign websites, a single slot is already being scalped for six million!"

"Six million..." Su Xuan murmured. The price was even higher than he’d expected.

"If only I had a slot too~" Liu Xue’s eyes sparkled with longing as she spoke with immense envy. "I heard you can even customize the console’s color and stickers. Just thinking about it is exciting!"

’So you can even customize the console’s color and stickers...’

Su Xuan recalled the contents of the mobile app; it did indeed have a console customization feature.

"Unfortunately, all the slots were snatched up by noon today, not that I could afford one anyway!" After her initial excitement, Liu Xue sighed in resignation. "Besides, only B-Level Players and above can get a spot through the game. It’s so frustrating!"

"..."

Su Xuan didn’t say anything, just listened quietly.

Whether it was buying a slot at an auction in the real world or earning one through an in-game event, both were far out of reach for Liu Xue, who was only in an E+ Level Guild.

However, when Liu Xue noticed Su Xuan’s completely calm expression, she immediately sensed something was off.

She seemed to ask Su Xuan tentatively, "Why are you so calm? Don’t tell me you..."

"..."

After a moment’s hesitation, Su Xuan answered honestly, "Yeah, someone gave me a slot."

"???"

Hearing Su Xuan’s words, Liu Xue froze.

After a brief silence, Liu Xue suddenly lunged at Su Xuan, pressing her hands against his chest. Her eyes were filled with urgent curiosity. "Who gave it to you? Was it that beautiful lady from before?"

"Yeah..."

Su Xuan gazed into Liu Xue’s large, sparkling eyes and nodded gently.

"!"

When Liu Xue heard his answer, something clicked. She subconsciously took a few steps back.

After a moment of silence, she asked in a low voice, "Are you... really just selling Gold Coins?"

"???"

Su Xuan was taken aback by Liu Xue’s question. It felt like she was implying something!

After composing herself, Liu Xue asked Su Xuan with a hint of anticipation, "Um... can I be the one to customize the console’s color and stickers for you? I want to feel like I’m a part of it, even just a little..."

Her voice was laced with a sliver of hope, wishing Su Xuan would agree to her small request.

"Sure."

Su Xuan didn’t refuse. "But," he replied, "the customization won’t be available for a few more days. They haven’t announced the new console’s design yet."

"You’re the best, Su Xuan~"

Liu Xue beamed with a joyful smile. She was still very happy for Su Xuan for getting a slot for the special console.

However, the only thing that displeased her was that Xu Feiyan was the one who had given Su Xuan the slot.

Liu Xue couldn’t understand. What exactly was the relationship between Su Xuan and her?

"Oh, right."

Just then, Su Xuan said to Liu Xue, "Didn’t you ask me to help you sell some Gold Coins? I’ll transfer the money to you now."

As he spoke, he transferred five thousand to Liu Xue’s WeChat.

He had already linked Xu Feiyan’s bank card to his WeChat while they were eating. He did it purely for the convenience of transactions.

As for the fact that the card belonged to Xu Feiyan, he didn’t pay it much mind.

He didn’t think Xu Feiyan would do anything to violate their deal.

To her, a sum of five million was just a small amount of money, as easy to part with as giving her young boyfriend some living expenses.

"Okay, I’ll transfer the Gold Coins to you when I get home and log into the game."

Liu Xue nodded lightly and accepted the money Su Xuan had transferred.

But a second later, Su Xuan transferred another five thousand.

"? Why did you send another five thousand?" Liu Xue asked Su Xuan, confused.

"Help me buy one too. It’ll be a gift for Sister Ling," Su Xuan explained with a smile.

"She’s my sister! That’s why I’m giving her an expensive gift! What’s your reason?" Liu Xue demanded, unable to understand.

Liu Ling was her biological sister, and she had been the one to take care of her ever since their parents passed away!

That was why Liu Xue was willing to use her personal savings to celebrate Liu Ling’s birthday!

’But what’s Su Xuan’s deal?’

’Their relationship is just employer and employee, right?’

"No particular reason. I just want to wish Sister Ling a happy birthday," Su Xuan said nonchalantly.

But Liu Xue didn’t buy his reason for a second. She asked suspiciously, "Don’t tell me you have a crush on my sister, do you?"

"What are you even talking about!?"

This time, it was Su Xuan’s turn to be flustered. He couldn’t comprehend Liu Xue’s train of thought.

’Is it really that strange for me to give Liu Ling an expensive gift?’

’How did that turn into me having a crush on Liu Ling?’

Stare...

After a long moment, she finally said softly, "I get it. I’ll give it to my sister for you when the time comes."

"Then I’ll leave it to you."

Su Xuan smiled slightly and habitually ruffled Liu Xue’s hair.

The gesture made Liu Xue freeze for a second, but she didn’t resist. Instead, she obediently lowered her head, letting Su Xuan’s hand run through her hair.

Half an hour later, Liu Xue got up to say her goodbyes, ready to head home.

This would also be the last time Liu Xue would see Su Xuan during the summer vacation, because she and Liu Ling were moving to their new home the day after tomorrow.

After seeing Liu Xue off, Su Xuan returned to his room and entered the game.

When he arrived at the Guild hall, he saw Lucia sitting leisurely on the sofa, sipping tea. The entire hall was empty, with no one else in sight.

"Where is everyone?" Su Xuan asked Lucia in confusion.

Lucia put down her teacup and replied, "They’re all in Viora’s room."

"What are they doing in Viora’s room?" Su Xuan raised an eyebrow, his mind filled with curiosity and confusion.

’Could Viora’s room be a gateway to the Otherworld?’

"Go see for yourself," Lucia said dismissively, gesturing vaguely toward Viora’s room.

"?" ℴℴ𝘮

Full of doubt, Su Xuan walked toward Viora’s room.

When he peeked through the crack of the door and saw the scene inside, his brow furrowed.

He saw everyone sitting in a tight circle around Viora.

Viora herself was kneeling on the floor on four deer-like legs, holding a branch high in the air. To his surprise, emerald-green flowers were blooming from it.

’What are they doing?’

Su Xuan grew even more confused. ’Are they performing some kind of ritual?’

As for the members participating in this ritual, there were Ivsha, Alice, Roxia, Natasha, Xue’er, Fuli, Flora, Mare Rhine...

’Mare Rhine?’

Su Xuan was stunned for a moment. ’Why is Mare Rhine here too?’

’What’s this big Mother Dragon doing getting mixed up in this?’

Just as Su Xuan was quietly observing the scene in Viora’s room, Viora seemed to sense his presence and slowly opened her eyes.

She looked at Su Xuan, a gentle smile gracing her lips, and greeted him softly, "Mr. President~"

Her voice didn’t disturb the others performing the ritual; they remained seated where they were, their eyes still tightly shut.

"What are you all doing?" Su Xuan asked Viora.

"We’re performing a forest ritual. It helps everyone calm their minds and soothe their spirits," Viora explained.

"?"

Hearing this, Su Xuan looked at the others.

He could indeed see a new status on their status bars—[Blessing of the Forest].

[Blessing of the Forest: Spirit +50%, HP Recovery +50%, Magic Recovery +50%! (24H)]

However, Ivsha’s Blessing of the Forest... seemed a little different?

[Demon King’s Blessing of the Forest: Desire +1000%! Special Combat Power +100%! (24H)]

"?"

Su Xuan’s brow twitched slightly. He didn’t quite understand why.

’Is it because Viora has the [Demon King] title?’

"Um~"

Viora smiled and invited Su Xuan, "Would you like to join us, Mr. President? It’s very relaxing~"