Chapter 14: Mu Qingxue

What should I do now?

Pretend I don’t know her, or go say hi?

Just as Chen Xiaoyan was at a loss, unsure of what to choose, Mu Qingxue spoke first.

“100,000 per run for the first clear of the Guaiwu Cun dungeon, guaranteed pass?”

“Uh… yes.”

Chen Xiaoyan was taken aback by her words.

What did this mean?

Was this big shot planning to be a fool spending that much?

“Give me the account.”

Looking at Mu Qingxue’s serious expression, it didn’t seem like a joke.

Could she really be planning to spend 100,000 just to clear a trial dungeon?

Chen Xiaoyan furrowed her brows deeply, her face gradually growing serious.

“Well, actually, I was just joking earlier, don’t take it seriously.”

Although she was short on money, she wouldn’t stoop to cheating others.

Spending money like that didn’t feel right.

However, after saying that, she immediately regretted it a little.

What was she pretending to be?

A righteous person?

That was a hundred thousand big ones!!!

Damn it, her heart ached faintly.

But the next sentence from Mu Qingxue instantly stunned her.

“If you think that’s too little, I can pay more.”

“Uh…”

“Mu Qingxue, are you serious?”

Mu Qingxue replied coldly, “I don’t like jokes.”

“I’ll think about it.”

Chen Xiaoyan forced a smile, feeling extremely conflicted inside.

On one hand, she couldn’t get past her conscience.

On the other, she wanted the money.

At that moment, Zhao Longjun walked over, pulling Chen Xiaoyan aside and nudging her arm, whispering, “Hey, Yanzi, what are you still hesitating about? Such a good deal, why not accept it?”

Seeing their intimate whispering and gestures, Chongchong pouted, displeased, and stepped forward to separate them.

“Hey hey, talk all you want, but no touching!”

Her wary eyes looked as if she was guarding against a thief stealing her things.

“Chongchong, what are you doing?”

He was speechless at this cute girl who seemed to have a lesbian inclination.

He made a mental note to arrange for them to meet offline, hoping to ease her mind.

Otherwise, being guarded like a thief all day long was really uncomfortable.

Chongchong held her head high and said, “Nothing. Sister Xiaoyan should make her own choice. We don’t need to interfere.”

“Is there even a choice? Of course she’ll say yes.”

“Is that just because of the money?”

“I’m telling you, Chongchong, you rich kids have no worries about food or clothes. You don’t understand the hardships of us drifting around outside.”

“Even so, you shouldn’t lose your conscience.”

“What does conscience have to do with this? It’s clearly priced, fair to all ages. The value of anything isn’t in itself, but in the eyes of people. As long as Big Shot Mu Qingxue thinks it’s worth it, that’s enough.”

“I don’t want to talk to you, you greedy bastard.”

Chongchong turned her head and put on a look of refusing to engage.

Zhao Longjun smirked triumphantly, “Can’t refute the words of this handsome guy, huh?”

Chen Xiaoyan stroked Chongchong’s head.

“Both of you, stop arguing. What’s the point?”

“Sister Xiaoyan, will you go or not?”

“I’ll go.”

This time Chen Xiaoyan answered firmly, without a trace of hesitation.

That fat otaku was right—value is determined by people.

If they think it’s worth it, then it is.

Nothing more to say.

Besides, she was openly charging; there was no shady deal.

Whether to accept was a personal choice.

“All right.” Chongchong, though a bit unhappy, still supported her choice.

“Hehe, Yanzi, 100,000 in hand, don’t forget to treat me to a big meal.”

Zhao Longjun rubbed his hands with a sly grin.

Chen Xiaoyan gave an “OK” gesture and walked straight up to Mu Qingxue, smiling, “Big Shot, joining the team? We happen to be heading to farm Guaiwu Cun.”

Mu Qingxue looked at Zhao Longjun with obvious disgust, as if he were a pile of revolting garbage.

Chen Xiaoyan’s mouth twitched.

Almost forgot, this girl has misogyny.

She helplessly glanced back at Zhao Longjun and sent him a message in private chat.

【Chen Xiaoyan: You’re doomed. Mu Qingxue hates men.】

Zhao Longjun’s smile vanished instantly after reading the message.

【I Decide My Fate: WTF, what about you then?】

【Chen Xiaoyan: My character is female.】

【I Decide My Fate: Then what? Should I leave?】

【Chen Xiaoyan: Guess so. Once the money’s in, I’ll give you half.】

【I Decide My Fate: Brotherhood, got it.】

“Still the same condition: no men in the team. Of course, to make amends, I can pay double.”

At these words, Chen Xiaoyan’s eyes almost popped out in shock.

Goddamn, what kind of tycoon is this?

Two hundred thousand just for one dungeon run?

How can someone be so outrageously rich and ruthless?

【I Decide My Fate: Damn, Mu Qingxue must be a rich, white, beautiful heiress—my life goal. But why would she hate men? Maybe some jerk broke her heart?】

Zhao Longjun’s analysis wasn’t entirely off, but it had nothing to do with Chen Xiaoyan.

She just wanted to get the job done for the money.

“No problem, boss, I’m kicking him out now.”

Two hundred thousand?

Chen Xiaoyan’s face lit up with a big smile, and her tone became obsequious.

【You have been kicked out of the team by leader Chen Xiaoyan.】

【I Decide My Fate: Bro, what’s going on? No hesitation at all. What about feelings? Too heartbreaking.】

【Chen Xiaoyan: No choice. She’s paying too much.】

【I Decide My Fate: Looks like I need to teach you a lesson to ease my pain.】

【Chen Xiaoyan: Always welcome.】

After closing the private chat, Zhao Longjun gave Chen Xiaoyan a middle finger to express his resentment.

Then, he waved goodbye to Chongchong and Liu Yue.

“Ladies, I’ll head off first. I’ll come back to find you later, so don’t miss me too much.”

“See you never, you pervert.”

Chongchong laughed loudly, hands on her hips, thrilled that Zhao Longjun had been kicked out of the team.

Liu Yue didn’t show much reaction; her gaze never left Chen Xiaoyan and Mu Qingxue.

This scene made Zhao Longjun nearly question his existence.

Was he really so invisible in the team?

Damn!

Is being handsome no longer popular?

On the other side, after kicking Zhao Longjun out, Chen Xiaoyan tried inviting Mu Qingxue and her companions.

Yes, them.

Along with her three followers—all female players.

Including Chongchong and Liu Yue, there were seven people in total.

Chen Xiaoyan didn’t know the team limit, so she just tried.

【You have invited Mu Qingxue, Qian Renxue, Qiu Xue, and San Yue Bu Xia Xue to the team.】

Success!!!

She breathed a sigh of relief.

But why did all their IDs end with “Xue”?

And all from Shushan?

Looking at these four girls before her, Chen Xiaoyan was puzzled but didn’t think much of it and called Chongchong and the others to get ready for the dungeon.

In the team, there were two Dayanxiang, four Shushan, one Zhen Wu, but no tank to absorb damage.

For safety, they recruited a level 13 female player from Shen Ce Fu nearby.

“All right, let’s enter the dungeon.”

Once everything was ready, the group stepped into the circle-shaped barrier of the dungeon.

【Challenge dungeon Guaiwu Cun (Level 10)?】

“Yes.”

With a whoosh, they were instantly transported to another world.

A dark world without a trace of sunlight.