Chapter 58: Chen Yunuo

Likewise, Lin Yifan also felt quite surprised at this moment.

He originally thought it was just a case of sharing the same name; with 1.3 billion people in Huaxia, having the same name was far too normal.

He would ask a question, but it was only out of a what‑if possibility; he didn't expect it to actually be her.

He still felt a bit fond of Chen Yunuo, and since she was Ruan Qingtan's close friend, his tone softened as he said:

"I'm Lin Yifan. Back when we were in university, you helped me once with the scholarship application. Do you still remember me?"

Chen Yunuo already had an impression of Lin Yifan, and hearing him mention university brought back those memories, so she quickly replied:

"Of course I remember. I didn't expect you to be in the District; when I first saw your name I thought it was just someone with the same name! I never imagined it was really you."

Then she pretended to be sentimental and said:

"It's wonderful that we're all still alive! The day I first arrived in this Survival Realm, I honestly thought I was doomed."

"Yeah! Everyone's still alive, that's really good!" Lin Yifan replied, following the thread.

Then he painfully realized that, despite his fondness, there was essentially nothing to talk about.

After a moment of hesitation, he decisively shifted to business and messaged:

"By the way! Ruan Qingtan said you wanted to see me; what is it?"

Chen Yunuo originally intended to build on the university camaraderie and draw closer.

But she didn't expect Lin Yifan to be so blunt, pulling the conversation straight to business.

This left her at a loss for words; after hesitating a moment, she just replied:

"Actually, I'd like you to step forward and form a guild. Since the night before last when people mentioned guilds, many in the District have started forming them."

"However, now nobody can even guarantee basic food and shelter; although everyone shouts about making guilds, few have the energy, so the only functional one is the Heaven and Earth Society."

"But I still can't stand some of the Heaven and Earth Society's practices, and its founder bears hostility toward me. Right now we can chat and trade online without issue, but if we ever meet offline, I fear he'll attack me."

"I thought I could also form a guild to counter him, but my abilities are limited; the Survival Realm's conditions are harsher for us women, so just me and a few friends can't get it off the ground."

"You're currently the most renowned strong one in the entire District; I don't know if you're the absolute top, but you're certainly close. If you could step up and form a guild, I'm sure many of your followers would join, and we could become large and powerful!"

Lin Yifan frowned; he truly hadn't expected Chen Yunuo to approach him for this matter.

Yet he clearly remembered that he and Ruan Qingtan had said he had no intention of forming a guild, only wanted a few absolutely trustworthy teammates to build a small squad.

As Ruan Qingtan's close friend, she would have been told, yet Chen Yunuo still came knocking; it seems she is truly determined to get a guild formed.

However, Lin Yifan truly has no interest in forming a guild.

The greater the power, the greater the responsibility; if the guild actually grows, can he really stand by idly when it faces danger?

Lin Yifan, though he wishes to be cold and indifferent, knows in reality he can't.

So, not tying himself with responsibilities is the most suitable for him.

Even if the person who came in the morning was Chen Yunuo, he still didn't intend to change his mind and decisively messaged:

"I'm sorry, I have little interest in this. I'm sure Ruan Qingtan told you I only want to form a small squad, find a few teammates I can rely on, and live long in this world."

"You helped me back then; I remember that favor. If there's anything I can help with, I won't refuse, but I truly can't help you with forming a guild."

Ruan Qingtan, of course, had told Chen Yunuo about Lin Yifan's resistance to forming a guild.

Yet Chen Yunuo still came knocking; she couldn't just give up, so she hurriedly persuaded:

"Qingtan did tell me you're uninterested in forming a guild, but don't rush to refuse. Let me analyze the benefits for you, then decide, okay?"

"I know your goal is to become a true strong one, so you think a guild would hold you back, but it actually won't. As the guild Leader, you can simply act as the figurehead; the guild's affairs can be fully delegated to subordinates."

"When the guild is established and membership grows, the resources we can gather will increase. This world's peculiarity allows every Survivor a chance to obtain rare items, but rare items aren't useful to every Survivor."

"If our guild can devise a unified exchange standard, we can trade those rare items for what members want. That would centralize resources, letting your path to strength advance with them—truly achieving more with less effort!"

How could Lin Yifan not know what Chen Yunuo just said?

Even Ruan Qingtan had previously explained the pros and cons to him, and he isn't a fool—how could he not grasp them?

But after weighing the pros and cons, he still wants to follow his heart.

He doesn't want to be that Leader; an organization brings burdens, making actions less smooth, and he doesn't want to be a burden himself.

Nonetheless, although he doesn't want to be Leader, he can support a guild to oppose the Heaven and Earth Society.

Previously he worried about finding candidates; now there's no need to.

During university, Chen Yunuo was the Student Council President, with top‑notch organizational and leadership skills.

Perhaps her survival skills aren't strong, but surviving this long in this world shows she has at least some self‑preservation ability.

Moreover, Lin Yifan already owes her a favor; repaying it now is the perfect fit!

So Lin Yifan sent a message:

"I understand what you said, but I truly have no intention of forming a guild. However, you may establish a guild on your own, serve as its Leader, and I can promise to give you some support within my capabilities."

"Of course, my support comes with conditions. You've probably noticed I despise the Heaven and Earth Society; I'm supporting you in forming a guild to oppose them. Coincidentally, you're also at odds with the Heaven and Earth Society, so our goals align."

"Now, it's up to you whether you have the courage to do this!"