35 Changing from Arrogance to Humility 3 (1/2)

Seeing Gentle Snow smile with confidence, Shi Feng was already snickering in silence.

Sheep's wool comes from a sheep. If you wished to earn money, it was natural to obtain it from a wealthy person. A first-rate Guild like Ouroboros was unquestionably an appropriate target.According to Shi Feng's knowledge the Guild, Ouroboros, had already conquered over ten virtual reality games. However, the appearance of God's Domain had shaken the virtual gaming world. It was dubbed as mankind's second world. It caused the collapse of many other virtual reality games. Afterward, countless companies started madly investing in God's Domain, nurturing their Guild, growing their influence, and building their place in the virtual financial world. Naturally, Ouroboros also invested in God’s Domain. They, too, wanted to share a bite of the countless assets.

Also, Ouroboros was not just wealthy; it also had a great background. The number of experts working under Ouroboros exceeded over a thousand. These thousand men were famed as the God-Slaying Army in God's Domain. The existence of these thousand experts allowed Ouroboros to establish a large virtual Empire. They unified over eighty Cities in God's Domain that each had a population of over a million players. Ouroboros was a true tyrant in God's Domain.

During Ouroboros’ peak, it was the equivalent to the entire Star-Moon Kingdom. As for Shadow, it had only established ten Cities that did not have populations exceeding a million players. In such a way, Ouroboros had become a peerless tyrant in the real world. Their position was truly unimaginable.It should be known that Star-Moon Kingdom was a relatively large kingdom, even amongst the hundreds present in God's Domain. It was at the upper middle-ranks. One could clearly see Ouroboros’ prowess when compared to it.

How could Shi Feng not wish to work with such a powerful Guild? It was just the risk of working with Gentle Snow was too high. Because of her particular identity, the information she could get a hold of was just too great. Shi Feng could not help but be cautious of her. It was why he intentionally revealed some hints, especially with the recipe for the Basic Strength Potion. He wanted to see Gentle Snow’s reaction. If she behaved in a bad way, Shi Feng would naturally act ignorant and push all responsibility away.

However, the present situation was undoubtedly the one Shi Feng looked forward to the most.

“Since you've already explained… My asking price isn't high. Twenty Silver Coins.” Shi Feng calmly stated.

To a small Guild of current times, 20 Silver Coins would already be their entire fortune. Even a hundred-man money-farming group would need two to three days to collect such an amount.

Zhao Yueru sucked in a cold breath, nearly jumping up when she heard Shi Feng casually ask for 20 Silver Coins. She stared at Shi Feng, furiously saying, “Why don’t you just rob someone? That would be a faster way.”

“I would do it if I could get that much money,” Shi Feng said with a smile. “You should know there is a lot of skill books, weapons, and equipment for players inside the Deathly Forest. They can quickly increase the strength of players. If you could conquer the Deathly Forest a step earlier, the benefits it would bring towards future developments go without saying.”

“You…… Can’t you make it a little cheaper? Twenty Silvers? Even we, Ouroboros, can’t simply take out that much money,” Zhao Yueru thoroughly disliked Shi Feng now. However, when she thought about the importance of the Deathly Forest, she still used a softer tone to speak to Shi Feng.

“Sorry, but no negotiations. If you don’t agree to it, then I can only consider working with some other Guild,” Shi Feng remained firm with his decision. He had been very sincere in dealing with Gentle Snow. If it was still not possible, he could only consider the Assassin’s Alliance. The Assassin’s Alliance was wealthy and imposing. Before, they spent over 20 Silvers to buy Shi Feng’s Level 5 Bronze Shield.

“I understand. Twenty Silvers then. However, we need some time to collect the money. After all, our Ouroboros’ area of influence isn’t in White River City, but at the capital, Star-Moon City. There are only a few Ouroboros members close to White River City. Give me a day’s time, take these 7 Silvers as a deposit. I will compensate you with 15 Silvers a day later.” Gentle Snow had never imagined Shi Feng’s appetite would be so great. Twenty Silvers was still a lot to her. However, the importance of clearing the Deathly Forest was too great. They had to grasp it as soon as possible. At the same time, Gentle Snow knew that Silver Coins were precious during the early periods of the game. Hence, she had given a little more to Shi Feng as interest.

“Alright. Here is the map of the Deathly Forest, and also the things you need to pay attention to when fighting against the Boss.”

Shi Feng also knew what Gentle Snow had said was true. Wanting to gather 20 Silver Coins would not be easy. Ouroboros did not have as great of influence in White River City as the Assassin's Alliance did. Shi Feng sent mail to Gentle Snow containing detailed introductions to the Deathly Forest. With Gentle Snow's abilities, they should be able to clear Normal Mode easily.

Gentle Snow looked at the strategy she received for the Deathly Forest; her heart slightly shook only after a slight glance.

She never imagined the Deathly Forest would be so horrifying. Just the number of paths available already numbered thirty-six. Thirty-three of them were dead ends. There was even a Night Ranger who moved based on opportunity. There was also a detailed description of the Boss and when it would cast its skills. She definitely got more than 20 Silver’s worth of information. If she sent others to explore the paths bit by bit, the cost would exceed 20 Silvers.

Suddenly, another change occurred to Gentle Snow’s perception of Shi Feng. She felt Shi Feng was not as simple as he seemed to be. He was certainly an expert. Only an expert could have such a profound understanding of the Dungeon. However, Gentle Snow had no recollection of an expert Swordsman like Shi Feng.

“In three days Ouroboros is planning to enter the first Level 5, twenty-man Dungeon, the Dark Moon Graveyard. I wonder if you will be interested in joining?” Gentle Snow’ beautiful eyes looked towards Shi Feng as she invited him to the Team Dungeon. She already acknowledged Shi Feng's strength. If Shi Feng was with them, entering the Team Dungeon, they might have an easier time in it.

From a side, Blackie looked at Shi Feng with dumbstruck eyes. His admiration for Shi Feng had already reached the level of worship. He never imagined Shi Feng would be so awesome as to conquer the Snow Goddess in a few moves. The Goddess even wished to invite him to raid a Dungeon. How great of an honor was this? There were countless men who dreamt of raiding a Dungeon with the Snow Goddess.

However, Zhao Yueru became irritated after hearing Gentle Snow invite him. Shi Feng was but a Beta Tester. At most, he had experienced God's Domain a few more days than they did and had a deeper understanding of the Deathly Forest. However, the twenty-man Team Dungeon had only opened after the game's official release. It did not exist during the Beta Test, so there was no way for Shi Feng to know anything about it. Also, Shi Feng wasn't some powerful expert; what point would there be in inviting him? He would just be wasting a slot in the Dungeon.

Shi Feng entered a thought. There were a lot of good items that dropped from a twenty-man Dungeon. It had been particularly true for the Dark Moon Graveyard which dropped a lot of worthwhile equipment for Swordsman. The Attributes of the equipment from that Dungeon were also much better than the ones obtained from Wild Bosses. However, Shi Feng was not able to organize a twenty-man party, so it wouldn't be a disadvantage to join Gentle Snow for a round.

“Alright, but leave a few spots for me. Also, all Swordsman equipment and Forging Designs must belong to me,” Shi Feng answered with a nod.

“Can’t you be a little more humble?” Zhao Yueru looked at Shi Feng, pouting. She felt Shi Feng was going too overboard. If Gentle Snow had asked anyone else, they would have readily agreed, even going as far as to forgo getting any equipment. Shi Feng, however, even wanted priority over equipment. He was not courteous with them at all.