Chapter 31

"Got it," Fang Yi blinked, "it's not about the money. Although I've been making a living this way for years, what has kept me going is my passion and love for the virtual world, and my desire to explore the unknown. I still enjoy this pure feeling."

Zhang Qian could only regretfully shake his head after hearing Fang Yi's words. If he could recruit this guy, his personal skills would be secondary; the most important thing was this kid's sensitivity to tasks and his super-strong ability to explore secrets, which would be a great asset to the team.

"Alright, Xiao Lei will bring you the check in a while. For now," Zhang Qian smiled slyly at the people behind him, "he's yours."

Before Fang Yi could object, the crowd, having received the go-ahead, surged forward and surrounded him tightly.

"Big Fang, I've watched the video of the semi-final of Paw 500 times, 500 times! How did you predict the mage's instant ice mirror spell at that time? Was there any strategy in deliberately taking a detour to make the opponent cast a fireball?"

"Big Fang, when you chose a barbarian warrior back then, why did you use a two-handed sword instead of a two-handed hammer with a natural bloodline bonus? Is there any relation to your higher average and burst damage compared to other warriors of the same level?"

"Damn, this is such a good opportunity, ask something constructive, Big Fang, Big Fang! When you entered the top four and PKed a dual-element ice and lightning mage, you wore a Flameheart Armor that increased fire resistance. Was it just to look good with the pants?"

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Xiao Lei couldn't help but giggle as she watched Fang Yi, who looked a bit dazed, walk out the door. It was rare to see Brother Fang in such a predicament.

"By the way, Xiao Lei, what class are you in 'Miracle'?" Fang Yi, looking at Xiao Lei who was seeing him off, suddenly remembered this crucial question.

"I chose a monk, in the Red Pine Town of the Western Land. Brother Fang, did you participate in the beta test? How is the monk?"

Monk, a pretty strong class, Fang Yi thought for a moment but couldn't recall any quest triggers for monks. He would have to think about it and get something good for Xiao Lei later.

"The monk is quite strong and suits you well. I'm currently in Dragon Coast, so it might take a while to meet up. Let's go dragon hunting together in the future~"

"Sure, sure~" Xiao Lei was delighted, as if they really would be dragon hunting together. While they were chatting, a low rumble of a motor and the screech of tires came from the corner on the right. A black Maserati sports car sped down the street from the end.

The street between the villas was over six meters wide. Fang Yi frowned as he saw the sports car coming straight at them on the left side of the road without slowing down. He reached out to pull Xiao Lei behind him, pushing them both against the villa's gate.

"Isn't that Yang Wei's car?" Xiao Lei felt a warm feeling in her heart as Fang Yi pulled her behind him, but she still reminded him.

Oh! Jealousy is common among young people, but it's wrong to treat someone's life so lightly! Seeing that the other person was trying to show off with a fancy car and do a drift at the villa gate, Fang Yi inwardly sneered.

Yang Wei saw the two of them flash into the villa's gate from a distance, a cold smile appeared on his lips. He thought bitterly: You, an outdated so-called expert, are trying to steal my woman. I can earn more in one car than you can in a lifetime! Yang Wei was about to make a stylish appearance at the villa gate when he suddenly noticed the stone statue of a pixiu on the right side of the gate wobble, about to fall over.

Yang Wei was terrified and quickly hit the brakes and turned the steering wheel to the right. Fortunately, the sports car had excellent performance and almost instantly came to a stop, but the bumper hit the right curb, denting it.

Yang Wei, pale-faced, got out of the car, feeling his legs still weak. Looking back, the one-meter-tall statue stood still, and Fang Yi and Xiao Lei were smiling at him.

Seeing that the push of the stone statue had scared Yang Wei enough, Fang Yi's playful mood faded. He said goodbye to Xiao Lei, who was still trying to hold back her laughter, and was about to leave.

By this time, Yang Wei had recovered from his shock. How could a few hundred-pound stone statue move on its own? It must have been Fang Yi. But thinking of his strength, Yang Wei didn't have the courage to confront him.

Seeing Fang Yi about to leave, Yang Wei, who wanted to appear magnanimous in front of Xiao Lei, quickly walked up to Fang Yi and casually showed the blue sports car key, "Are you leaving? It's so hot to take the bus now. I'll give you a ride!"

"Sure~"

Yang Wei was taken aback as he watched Fang Yi smile brightly and walk to his sports car. In this situation, shouldn't the other person refuse with pride or resentment?

After saying goodbye to Xiao Lei and the others, Fang Yi took a ride to the Genesis specialty store and ordered a high-end platinum VR helmet and related equipment.

Fang Yi watched as Yang Wei's sports car hurriedly drove away, and he patted the newly acquired platinum helmet.

With over 300,000 yuan, he kept 30,000 for living expenses, which was just enough to buy a platinum helmet. But it was worth it. Since he had decided to develop in 'Miracle,' there was nothing to be stingy about. After the battle with the dog demon, Fang Yi deeply understood the importance of realism.

Although the dog demon's stealth and listening skills were slightly better, he shouldn't have been completely unaware when the dog demon cast a spell. The difference was those few percentage points of realism. A high-end helmet with 99% realism greatly enhanced soft skills and the exploration of various game details.

The game equipment was delivered quickly. The platinum helmet had built-in notifications, and once the doorbell and phone were adjusted, players could also be aware of external situations in the game. Fang Yi couldn't help but marvel at the saying, "You get what you pay for."

After having lunch early, seeing that it was still half an hour before noon, Fang Yi put on the helmet and started browsing the web.

The internet was full of advertisements, forums, and related activities for 'Miracle.' Other virtual games were pushed to the corners, making one marvel at the strength of Genesis's marketing. The official forum was flooded with posts from players born in various regions of Faerun, sharing their experiences in the magical world.

From the bustling city of Baldur's Gate by the Chionthar River to the beautiful and mysterious High Forest, players had captured beautiful scenery. Even a unlucky player who was born in the desolate northern region of the Anauroch Desert left a beautiful video before committing suicide and respawning, earning tens of thousands of comments praising his selfless spirit.