Chapter 265 - 173: I Spend Money, You Spend Your Life? Bond Trait—Companion

Chapter 265: Chapter 173: I Spend Money, You Spend Your Life? Bond Trait—Companion

"Then we’re agreed."

Xu Feiyan murmured, her amber eyes shifting to the tabletop where the red and blue game pieces were now neatly divided into two groups.

"Right." Su Xuan nodded. They had come to an agreement on how to divide their forces between the two battlefields.

Lucia, Rosaline, Delorri, Kaelin, Hong Lian, and Azkman would form one team and tackle one of the battlefields.

Meanwhile, Mare Rhine, Ivsha, Alice, the Cat-eared Sisters, Lanlan, and Petico would fight side by side on the other.

Based on the team compositions, the average strength of the two squads was about equal.

But that was without factoring in Petico.

Thanks to the confidentiality agreement between him and Xu Feiyan, Su Xuan had gained some insight into the Immortal Consort Guild’s true power. They had eight members: six Epic and two Legendary. Such strength was considered top-tier among the tens of thousands of Players.

However, Xu Feiyan had told him that aside from Hong Lian and Delorri, she had spent a fortune poaching all the other members from other Players’ Guilds.

After all, while it was just a game to many, it offered the chance to earn hundreds of thousands, even millions, in real-world money. How could anyone not be tempted?

Su Xuan couldn’t help but be shocked when he learned that Xu Feiyan had poured nearly a hundred million into the game.

What he didn’t know was that Xu Feiyan was even more flabbergasted when she heard that most of Su Xuan’s members came from recruitment.

’I thought I was incredibly lucky to get a single Legendary Adventurer after using dozens of rare Blue Recruitment Scrolls!’

’But Su Xuan managed to recruit several Legendary Adventurers just from the Scrolls he got from promotion rewards...’

’So I pay with cash, and you pay with your life force, is that it?’

"Still, your Adventurers haven’t reached Level 50 yet, so they must be extremely careful on the battlefield," Xu Feiyan reminded Su Xuan. "If they run into danger, they can’t be reckless."

"Understood. Thank you for your concern, Chairman Xu," Su Xuan replied with a nod.

Deep down, however, Su Xuan was completely confident in Lucia and his other members. He firmly believed his Adventurers were in no way inferior to those of the Immortal Consort Guild.

The only potential gap he could see was the Vampire Adventurer named Petico. Within the Immortal Consort Guild, her level was in a class of its own—a staggering Level 70!

’But that’s just a difference in Level!’

By comparison, Delorri, who was also Legendary, was only Level 59. Xu Feiyan had clearly poured a massive amount of resources into Petico. Of course, the timing of their recruitment was also a factor.

No wonder Hong Lian had admitted that even ten of her would be no match for Petico. It seemed she wasn’t exaggerating.

"Well then, let’s head out."

"Mm."

After leaving the room, they both gave the order to depart to their respective team members.

"Everyone, it’s time to depart!" Xu Feiyan instructed the members of the Immortal Consort Guild. "I’ll be waiting here at the Guild for your triumphant return. Stay safe, my children."

"Yes, Madam President!"

Su Xuan also reminded Lucia and the others, "Remember, safety always comes first. All actions must be taken with your safety guaranteed."

"Okay, Mr. Su Xuan."

"Master, you can rest assured."

Ivsha and the others chimed in with their replies.

"Then—let’s go!"

"Mhm!"

"Madam President, just wait here for our triumphant return!"

The Adventurers from both Guilds stepped into the Teleportation Array, heading for the two high-risk Demon Caves.

At the same time, Lu Bo and his group also dispatched their own Adventurers to assist.

However, their goal wasn’t to eliminate the Demon Race inside the Demon Caves.

Instead, it was to ensure Xu Feiyan’s and Su Xuan’s teams wouldn’t be disturbed by Adventurers from other Guilds.

As the white light of the Teleportation Array flashed, the thirteen Adventurers vanished from the Immortal Consort Guild.

Inside the great hall of the Immortal Consort Guild, only Xu Feiyan, Su Xuan, and Viora were left.

After the Adventurers had departed, Xu Feiyan sat gracefully on the sofa. With a light wave of her hand, several blue light screens materialized before them.

The screens displayed the real-time points of view of the Immortal Consort Guild’s Adventurers.

Then, Xu Feiyan’s gaze shifted to Su Xuan. She gently patted the sofa beside her and murmured, "Have a seat. It’ll be a little while before the Demon Caves open."

"Mm."

Su Xuan nodded, then sat down half a meter away from Xu Feiyan.

Then, with a mere thought, he opened the point-of-view screens for his own Guild members.

Lucia and the others had already arrived at the high-risk Demon Caves. The two locations had exceptionally unique environments: one was on a frigid, snow-capped mountain, while the other was inside a scorching volcano.

Due to the perilous terrain, very few Guild Presidents had come in person for this expedition, though there were always a few bold exceptions.

In total, about two to three hundred Adventurers were gathered at the two Demon Caves.

If you sorted them by faction, however, it was mainly three major groups plus some unaffiliated Guilds.

In terms of strength, however, their side clearly had the upper hand.

This was especially true of Xu Feiyan’s Level 70 Legendary Vampire, Petico, who was undoubtedly in a league of her own on the battlefield.

With some time still to go before the Demon Caves officially opened, Xu Feiyan lightly twirled a finger. Several types of tea in various colors appeared on the bar. She smiled and asked, "Would you like something to drink?"

"I’m fine, thank you," Su Xuan said, shaking his head and politely declining her offer.

He had just enjoyed two cups of Life Green Tea and was perfectly content.

"There’s no need to be so formal with me," Xu Feiyan said as she began to skillfully prepare the tea. Her voice was gentle and sincere. "We’ve only met a few times, but I have a rather good impression of you. Compared to all the men full of sweet talk and flattery, you’re more genuine."

"Is... is that so?"

Su Xuan lightly pinched the bridge of his nose, a smile playing on his lips.

"But~ you’re still a little green. You need more experience to mature."

As she spoke, she finished brewing the tea with deft movements. Its rich, refreshing aroma immediately filled the Guild hall.

"Wow, it smells so good!"

Full of curiosity, Viora took light steps over to Xu Feiyan’s side, intrigued by the fragrant cup of tea.

"Want to try some?"

"Mhm-hm~"

"Here."

"Thank you~"

Viora joyfully took the cup. She blew gently on the steam before taking a small sip, a smile of pure bliss spreading across her face.

Just then, a tender green fruit quietly sprouted from the branch she was holding.

She gently plucked it and handed it to Xu Feiyan, saying, "Here, this is for you."

Xu Feiyan paused for a moment, then a warm smile blossomed on her face. She gratefully accepted Viora’s gift. "Thank you."

[Green Rainbow Fruit (?): Heals one non-fatal injury!]

"This gift is truly precious~"

Witnessing the fruit’s magical effect, Xu Feiyan’s face lit up with a surprised and delighted smile. "For such a precious gift, I must offer something of equal value in return."

She took a delicate box from her pocket and opened it carefully. Inside lay a vibrant, lustrous red Jade Pearl.

Su Xuan’s gaze was involuntarily drawn to the Jade Pearl, and a notification popped into his view:

[Vampire’s Blood Jade Pearl (?): An item that restores vitality! (You can obtain the Bond Keyword—Companion from this item.)]