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Arriving once again at the Tailor Shop, Yan Yan spotted the Information Broker surrounded by a crowd of players. All she could see were a few tufts of yellow hair bobbing in the throng. Glancing over, she noticed his level and paused for a moment before quickly making her way to the tailor shop. Li the Tailor stood at the table, with two or three players coming in and out, some handing in quests while others were taking them.
Approaching, she traded an Exquisite Rabbit Fur from her backpack to Li the Tailor. As he looked on in surprise, she accepted a bag of gold coins and turned to leave.
Just as she stepped out the door, a message from the Information Broker popped up: "Finally, you’ve shown up! I’ve been waiting for you in the alley!"
Changing direction, she headed toward the alley.
Upon reaching the familiar alley, she saw the Information Broker still hiding from the passing players. Spotting her, he immediately exclaimed, “This—”
But as soon as he spoke, he quickly covered his mouth, remembering his own reputation. He then made exaggerated gestures toward Yan Yan.
Watching his antics, Yan Yan couldn’t help but smile lightly.
“Oh my goodness! You finally showed up! I’ve sent you so many messages and you haven’t replied to a single one…” Seeing him about to continue rambling, Yan Yan handed him a bag of gold coins—the ones she had just traded with Li the Tailor—and said, “Give me all the Rabbit Fur you’ve collected.”
The Information Broker rolled his eyes dramatically and traded all the Rabbit Fur from his backpack. “When I didn’t have enough money before and tried to reach you, where were you? I had to borrow from friends! If this happens again, believe it or not, I might just run off with your money.” After being squeezed by a bunch of players all morning and having rabbit fur stuck in his mouth, he felt a surge of frustration toward this instigator. If it weren’t for professional ethics, he would have already fled with the money. Just as he was about to throw in another sarcastic remark, he caught sight of the gleaming gold coins and instantly brightened up. “Wow! Where did you get all this gold?”
“This is your reward. No need to collect any more Rabbit Fur; players have already discovered ways to profit from Exquisite Rabbit Fur,” she explained. On her way here, she had noticed several players starting to buy Rabbit Fur. It seemed that many had learned Gathering skills. Although she anticipated that news would spread quickly in the game, she hadn’t expected it to happen so soon. “From now on, focus on leveling up; don’t worry about this matter anymore. We can collaborate again in the future.”
Upon hearing this, the Information Broker didn’t pry further but noticed her outfit with a hint of surprise in his eyes. Suppressing his curiosity, he said, “A player came by earlier asking about you.” He squinted slightly as if trying to gauge her reaction.
“Really? Has your business picked up that quickly?” Yan Yan leaned against the wall of the alley with her arms crossed, mentally filtering through familiar faces until Jiang Wulang came to mind, which made her ponder deeply.
“Hey sis, why aren’t you surprised at all? I’m dying of curiosity! Do you know who asked about you?” He squinted again and tentatively asked, “You know about the Limitless Alliance from back in ‘the Down,’ right?”
“I do,” she replied confidently; after all, it would later become part of Zero Point's Limitless Alliance.
“Well then, you know that aside from Jiang Wulang, there’s also Pan Wuxin in their think tank?”
"Understood."
"Then you know who has been inquiring about you!" The voice was tinged with urgency, sounding somewhat flustered.
"Understood."
Watching the other person leaning against the wall with an expression as calm as a still pond, the Information Broker felt a wave of frustration. How could someone so much older than him remain so composed? Their strength was impressive too! His gaze drifted to the dark brown suit the other wore, and his mood soured a bit more. He pouted and said, "Pan Wuxin is looking into you. They were quite generous, giving me Ten Gold Coins. Out of respect for our cooperation, I didn’t disclose any information—"
"No need," Yan Yan interrupted him. "Next time someone comes asking about me, just tell them the truth. As for the money received, we’ll split it fifty-fifty."
"Hey! My dear sister, your heart is darker than usual! I rely on this for my livelihood; if you take a cut, what do I gain?" He had just started in this new game and didn’t want to get entangled with someone who seemed difficult to deal with. Looking back, he wondered why he had even tried to flirt with her; it was like courting disaster!
"Don’t worry. Since I’m doing this, I’ll make sure you profit. In the future, I’ll sell you all my first-hand information, but," her gaze turned serious, and her clear voice deepened slightly, "if I sell you my information, we split it fifty-fifty. I guarantee that every piece of information I provide will be worth its weight in gold." The last sentence struck the Information Broker like a stone.
"Worth its weight in gold?"
"Yes, absolutely—worth its weight in gold." She emphasized each word while staring directly at him. The evident distrust in his eyes did not faze her.
Looking at Yan Yan's expressionless face, the Information Broker wiped his face and nodded vigorously. "Alright, it's a deal!"
"In that case, I'll take my leave now. I hope we have a pleasant cooperation."
With that, she turned and walked away.
As he watched Yan Yan's retreating figure, he quickly sent a message to Pan Wuxin.
Pan Wuxin received news from the Information Broker and chuckled lightly, nudging the burly man beside him with his elbow. "I found out about that girl you met last night."
Jiang Wulang pulled his gaze away from the leveling team ahead and replied, "Oh? What news?"
He laid out the information before them without changing his expression:
A novice.
A strong novice.
A novice with no other gaming experience, except for a slight involvement in 'lowering' things.
Jiang Wulang looked at this contradictory information, his gaze returning to meet Pan Wuxin's calm eyes. He spoke, "Do you really think it's credible for a novice to seek freedom in the game without any enhancements?"
"Unless they have absolute strength, how could they possibly remain unscathed?"
"Moreover, judging by her skills, she is not inferior to any renowned player."
"It seems this game is becoming more and more interesting. Zero Point has indeed not disappointed us—"
"Yes, there are increasingly intriguing things happening."
Meanwhile, the subject of their discussion had finished processing the Rabbit Fur traded to her by the Information Broker. After selling a set of Exquisite Rabbit Fur to Li the Tailor, she hurriedly made her way to Zhang the Blacksmith's Blacksmith Shop.
The familiar sound of hammering echoed in the air.
With the sun high in the sky, Zhang the Blacksmith stood beside the anvil, continuously forging a longsword in his hands.
"Senior, your Longbow." Handing over the Bronze Longbow, Yan Yan naturally moved to the side of the Furnace, gripping the handles with both hands and began to steadily push and pull the Bellows. The flames in the furnace flickered gently, casting an orange-red glow that made her slender chin appear even paler. In her Black Eyes, filled with unwavering determination, the firelight danced.
Zhang the Blacksmith glanced at the durability of the Bronze Longbow in his hands, his gaze sweeping over her brown-black Wild Lynx Set and Rabbit Fur Pants. He spoke, "Did Old Zhao take you to hunt Wildcats?" His tone was affirmative, carrying an unknown depth.
"Yes, Senior." She replied simply without elaborating on the process, getting straight to the result.
"Our arrows, who makes them well?" A hint of Intimidation shone through his dark face.
Yan Yan lowered her eyelids and said, "Your arrows are light and sharp, perfect for hunting rabbits. Senior Zhao's arrows are slightly heavier, suitable for hunting larger Wildcats. Thank you for the quiver of arrows you gave me."
Upon hearing this, Zhang the Blacksmith nodded, a wave of satisfaction passing through him. He then ignored her and focused entirely on forging the Fine Iron Longsword in his hands.
As the sun began to set and darkness crept in, the sound of clanging grew more intense and urgent. Yan Yan's hands had long since gone numb; she felt nothing. Her entire face was soaked with sweat, flushed from the heat of the flames. Kneeling on the ground with her legs bent, she resembled a machine from a distance, endlessly repeating the monotonous motion of pushing and pulling.
Listening to the increasingly frantic clanging sounds, she knew that the Fine Iron Longsword was about to be completed and her task would soon be finished. Thinking of the upcoming Reward, she exerted more strength in her movements.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for completing the task "Assist Zhang the Blacksmith in forging Fine Iron Longsword."
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for receiving the weapon "Bronze Longbow."
"Alright, Girl, get up," Zhang the Blacksmith wiped his hands on the gleaming Fine Iron Longsword. The dark blade shimmered with a bluish-black hue, its sharp edge capable of cutting hair. "Your task is complete; as a Reward, that Bronze Longbow is yours." He twirled the sword casually and asked, "What do you think of this longsword?"
Yan Yan nodded, her eyes filled with admiration as they caught sight of the familiar bluish-black sheen. She asked, "Senior, was Senior Zhao's fine iron Longbow also forged by you?"
"Yes," he leaned forward slightly with the sword and asked in a deep voice, "How valuable is this sword?"
"Senior, this sword is exquisitely crafted and of exceptional quality. Left unused here, it is as worthless as scrap metal."
"Oh? Scrap metal?" Zhang the Blacksmith's eyes flashed with a glimmer before he gently waved his sword. His slightly lowered gaze and tightly pressed lips made it difficult to discern his thoughts.
He looked again at the thin Girl before him and decided that if even Old Zhao had taken a liking to her, then perhaps his judgment this time was not wrong. "Are you willing to learn the art of blacksmithing from me?"
Upon hearing his words, Yan Yan suddenly looked up. Although she had anticipated this outcome, seeing the title above this NPC change from "Novice Village Blacksmith Zhang" to "Master Zhang the Blacksmith" still made her heart race!
System: Player Remains Silent. Do you accept Blacksmith Inheritance?
"Yes."
"I am willing, Master." She then lowered her head and performed a bow of apprenticeship.
System: Congratulations Player Remains Silent for obtaining Blacksmith Inheritance. Reward: Strength Permanent Attribute Point +1, Reward: 1 Gold Coin, Reward: 1 Reputation in Novice Village 77. As the first player in the entire server to obtain Life Skill Inheritance, do you wish to hide this information?
"Hide."
System Announcement: Congratulations Mysterious Player for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance, becoming the first player in the game to receive Blacksmith Inheritance. Reward: Strength Permanent Attribute Point +1, Reward: 1 Gold Coin, Reward: 1 Reputation in Novice Village 77!
System Announcement: Congratulations Mysterious Player for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance, becoming the first player in the game to receive Blacksmith Inheritance. Reward: Strength Permanent Attribute Point +1, Reward: 1 Gold Coin, Reward: 1 Reputation in Novice Village 77!
System Announcement: Congratulations Mysterious Player for obtaining Life Skill Inheritance, becoming the first player in the game to receive Blacksmith Inheritance. Reward: Strength Permanent Attribute Point +1, Reward: 1 Gold Coin, Reward: 1 Reputation in Novice Village 77!
The continuous announcements from the System instantly caused an uproar in the game.
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