Chapter 330: Sister, Sister Flowers

So, is the object inside that wooden box a Meteor Fragment? Yun Mu was slightly stunned, then felt something was not quite right.

Hadn't Edward given her a Meteor Fragment before? That fragment didn't have the ability Iliyasi's father spoke of at all.

Could it be that the power of every fragment is different?

Or perhaps, that thing isn't a Meteor Fragment at all.

Thinking of this, Yun Mu pondered for a moment and said, "Um, although I'm sorry, can I take that Meteor Fragment?"

She reached into her bosom and took out the wooden box that had inexplicably appeared there earlier.

"When we left the abandoned warehouse just now, I don't know why, but this wooden box suddenly appeared in my arms."

"By the way, I have another fragment on me; if this thing really is a Meteor Fragment, I should be able to handle it."

Thump!

The moment the man saw the wooden box, he stood up instantly and moved away from Yun Mu without hesitation.

However, he soon realized that doing so was somewhat rude.

"Cough, excuse my lack of composure. Sorry, are you... okay holding it?"

"Uh, I don't really feel anything?" Yun Mu carefully sensed her physical state and felt there was no problem at all.

Could it be that her vitality is too vigorous?

The life recovery effect provided by the Scarlet Path is quite strong, so the erosion effect of this thing has no effect on her? Or is it the influence brought by the Evil God tag?

She wasn't very clear, but in any case, she didn't feel any discomfort holding this thing for now.

"If you want to take it, go ahead. That thing has been in the old warehouse for a long time and is of no use to me... just consider it helping me dispose of a troublesome matter," the man said indifferently.

After a brief pause, he continued, "You are planning to go to Bulaisi's Old Residence next, right? I have always had people clean it; I will tell you the address."

After informing them of the address of the Old Residence, the man looked at Iliyasi again.

He said in a gentle tone, "Iliyasi, regarding your mother, I am powerless, and as for you, although you seem fine for now, you must not be careless."

"If you feel there is something wrong with your body, you must come find me."

"Also... the Fire Weaver Bird Family welcomes you back at any time. Of course, it's fine if you don't want to return."

He turned his gaze to Yun Mu and the others: "If you encounter any trouble in the Federation, you can come find me. Take good care of Iliyasi for me."

"Take this."

As he spoke, he took a necklace off his neck, on which hung a firebird carved from a ruby.

"This is an ornament that only the head of the Fire Weaver Bird Family is qualified to wear. You should know its specific uses without me saying."

"Although I am giving it to you, please do not use it recklessly," he said.

Why choose to give the necklace to Yun Mu and the others instead of Iliyasi?

This was, of course, due to social considerations.

If he gave it to Iliyasi, Yun Mu and the others might not necessarily work hard, but if he gave it to Yun Mu and the others, it would make them think this was the reward they had earned, thus making them work hard.

As for if Yun Mu and the others were to mess around with this necklace, he actually had a way.

He could just announce to the public that his necklace had been stolen; although it would still cause some trouble, it wouldn't be a big problem.

Just consider it a tool he used to test the character of Yun Mu and the others.

However, although he thought this way in his heart, to be honest, he felt that such a thing would likely not happen.

After all, the fact that Iliyasi could travel all the way from the Frost Kingdom to the Federal Capital was enough to explain many things.

Considering a backup plan in his heart was merely out of caution.

And if Yun Mu and the others only escorted Iliyasi here for the sake of the Fire Weaver Bird Family's reward? That didn't matter; a pure interest-based bond would actually be more reassuring. Generally speaking, people whose brains are functioning correctly would not commit kidnapping or burn bridges in this situation.

"Hmm... are you short on money?" After pondering for a moment, the man suddenly asked.

"Ah?" Yun Mu didn't react for a moment, but soon she replied, "... Although it's hard to say, our funds are indeed not very abundant."

Driving the Ghost Flame of the Xiangyang requires burning money; besides that, there are daily alchemy expenses, maintenance work for the Xiangyang, and so on, all of which require money.

Currently, their money could only be described as enough to get by, far from the stage of being abundant.

Could it be... that the man in front of her was going to give them a reward?

Yun Mu couldn't help but feel a bit excited. Although she really wanted to say that helping Iliyasi was only out of friendship and Leinuode's entrustment, and that rewards were not important.

But then again, the Fire Weaver Bird Family isn't short on money; she's helping take care of their young lady, so what's wrong with asking for some money? Just as she was struggling in her heart, the other party slowly said, "The Fire Weaver Bird Family has some family businesses. If you are interested, I can give you some."

"Ah?"

She originally thought he was going to give them money, but it turned out he was directly giving her a few companies?

Is this, is this the power of a family? Seeing Yun Mu's expression, the man thought she was not interested, so he continued, "Those enterprises are all managed by the family; you don't need to manage them."

"However, every month, a portion of the enterprises' income will be deposited into your account."

"I'm willing!" Yun Mu nodded without hesitation.

Earning money while lying down every month, there's such a good thing? "By the way!" she suddenly thought of something: "If a foreign company wants to open a branch here, what procedures are needed?"

"Oh?" The man raised his eyebrows: "Tell me first what you want to do."

"It's like this..."

Yun Mu informed the other party about her founding of the Yun Chao Publishing House in Frostfall City. If possible, she hoped that the Rain Curtain Magazine could be serialized within the Federation. If the head of the Fire Weaver Bird Family was willing to help, "Torina's Adventure Journal" could go a step further!

Recently, there have been few people reading the Comic; after all, the Rain Curtain Magazine is currently only serialized in Frostfall City.

It's not enough; this bit of experience points is simply not enough for her to level up! Although her current experience points have reached the upper limit of her current rank, it doesn't matter.

Experience points are something that the more you have, the better.

Moreover, isn't there a requirement for the advancement condition to become a Master that the reputation of one's creative works must reach the level of 【Rising Fame】? If the Rain Curtain Magazine could spread within the Federation, this advancement condition should be easily completed.

"Fine, I will immediately send someone to contact that... Mr. One-Eared Rat. The procedures and equipment can all use the existing ones of the Fire Weaver Bird Family's enterprises, but..."

He paused slightly here: "It is still quite far from the Frost Kingdom; it will probably take quite some time for the magazine to be serialized."

"Do you have any other requests?"

"Hmm."

Yun Mu rubbed her chin and pondered for a moment, suddenly thinking of the help Mother of All Cats Eve had given her since she transmigrated.

"You should have a cafe here, right? Since that's the case, why not try a Cat Cafe?" she said.

"A Cat Cafe?" A look of interest appeared on the man's face: "Explain in detail."

"It's like this." Yun Mu briefly described her experience of visiting a cat cafe back on Earth.

"A cafe with cats as the selling point? The Cat-Person Race should like it, as well as the Believers of the Mother of All Cats, and Beastkin who like cats."

"A very good suggestion, I can try it. Anything else?"

The man looked at Yun Mu with interest; he suddenly felt that the Young Girl before him had a great head for business.

"Uh." Although she didn't know why things had evolved into this, after thinking seriously for a moment, Yun Mu really did think of one more thing.

"Regarding the Personal Terminal, have you ever thought about letting people control the images on it themselves?" she said.

"For example, we set up a square space like this, with a small snake inside that can only be controlled to move in four directions—up, down, left, and right—and then fruits will randomly spawn within the space; the small snake will grow longer after eating the fruit."

Yun Mu briefly explained the gameplay of Snake.

"Interesting, this is truly too interesting!" The man clapped his hands excitedly and stood up, not even caring about the wooden box on Yun Mu, and reached out to shake her hand directly.

"Miss Yun, oh no, my friend, come and do business with us; you have this talent!"

"With you joining in, in just fifty years—oh no, thirty years—we can create a great commercial empire!"

"No, no need." Yun Mu looked at the excited man before her, feeling somewhat ashamed.

What talent did she have? She was just plagiarizing things from Earth.

Moreover, she didn't remember that much; if she really went to research this kind of thing, she probably wouldn't have any material left before long and would have to start chewing on lighters.

"Is that so? What a pity." The man shook his head with regret, but he did not continue to persuade her.

Sometimes, having one train of thought is enough.

And regarding the game Yun Mu mentioned, he believed this must be a miracle sufficient to create a brand-new business.

Heh, who knows, perhaps a God of Games will be born in the future.

"You all go get busy; I also need to think about what to do next," he said while looking at Yun Mu.

After a pause, he added another sentence: "If you have time, we can exchange painting techniques, Miss Yun!"

"Definitely, definitely." Yun Mu took Brenna and Lita by the hand and walked resolutely toward the Gate.

If she didn't leave now, she was truly afraid she wouldn't be able to withstand the other party's enthusiasm.

"Then I'm leaving, Grandfather." Iliyasi stood up and bowed to the man, then immediately followed behind Yun Mu.

"I, I want to go too!" Seeing the man's gaze turn toward her, Xiliya's eyes rolled slightly, and then she followed behind Iliyasi without hesitation, running out of the room.

"... Hmph." The man gave a light snort, though he didn't say anything.

He turned his head to look behind him, at that unfinished painting.

After contemplating for a moment, without any hesitation, the man tore the painting off the Painting Board, crumpled it into a ball, and threw it into the trash can nearby.

"Too gloomy; it doesn't fit my image at all." After disposing of the painting, the man commented as such.

"You're going to my uncle's Old Residence, right? How about I lead the way for you?"

After coming out of the room, Xiliya naturally caught up to Iliyasi's side, reached out, and held the other's hand as she spoke.

"Mm."

Iliyasi's face turned red, but she didn't pull her hand out from the Neutral grasp.

"Your grandfather already told us the address, what do we need you to lead the way for?" Yun Mu turned her head to look; it had to be said, from this angle, Iliyasi and Xiliya really looked like a pair of sisters.

Except for their hairstyles and some subtle differences, one couldn't tell them apart at all.

"If knowing the address was enough to find the right path, then what would we need navigation for?" Xiliya said righteously.

Didn't you just say there was navigation? It's not like we don't know how to use a Personal Terminal... Yun Mu complained in her heart.

However... watching the scene of Xiliya and Iliyasi walking together hand-in-hand and chatting, she felt that perhaps this wasn't bad either.

The only pity is—

Damn it, she was clearly the one who came first! (End of chapter)