Chapter 255: Let's Order First (Guaranteed First Update)

All Fang Yue could do was try his best to memorize Divine Doctor An's every move, noting down the details of the process.

Once his medical skills got started in the future, recalling these memories would surely yield something.

And this was precisely the main reason Divine Doctor An had Fang Yue observe his medicine refining on the spot.

He had to admit, Divine Doctor An truly looked after him. Fang Yue secretly made up his mind: once he returned to Gu Yue Cun, he would definitely put in a good word for Divine Doctor An, and get Lord Han to speak up and shelter him.

One person focused on refining medicine, occasionally explaining to Fang Yue why he did things a certain way.

Fang Yue listened in a daze, but still took in some of it; mostly he relied on his memory to record the content.

Time passed, second by second.

Soon, night fell.

Fang Yue looked at Divine Doctor An, who was still busy, said goodbye, and logged out of the game.

He got up from the bed, and a knock sounded at the door right on time.

Ever since Bai Xiaoya moved in, Fang Yue's meal times had gradually become regular.

This woman not only stocked the fridge full of food every day, but her daily cooking was a feast for the eyes and the nose — a real talent in the kitchen.

After trying it a few times, Fang Yue began gradually adjusting his routine, making sure to log out for all three meals a day to eat with them.

Today was another ordinary day.

He opened the bedroom door; Bai Xiaoya, who had been knocking, froze mid-motion, a hint of alarm in her expression, which quickly settled.

"You came out on time today."

Her tone was flat, very calm, as if keeping people a thousand miles away — but Fang Yue already knew her and knew that was just how she was.

"Of course I'd come out when there's good food."

A glance at the dining table: braised spare ribs, stewed pig's trotters, cola chicken wings, hot and sour napa cabbage, tomato and egg soup.

Although there were only a few dishes, the portions were generous — more than enough for three people.

"Ah-Yue!"

Yuan Jie, who had long since finished cooking, let out a delighted cry when she saw Fang Yue come out.

She had, for once, gotten off work on time during the day and planned to start dinner early, but Bai Xiaoya stopped her, saying they had to wait until she called Fang Yue out to eat before they could begin.

Of course, if Fang Yue didn't respond, they would naturally just start eating on their own and keep the remaining dishes warm.

Fang Yue went over and sat down, and the three of them began eating together.

During the meal, Fang Yue and Yuan Jie chatted about everyday things; Bai Xiaoya, meanwhile, ate quietly and barely spoke, only putting down her bowl and chopsticks to answer when asked something.

As the three chatted, the topic gradually drifted to the game.

"Ah, I'm so jealous of Ah-Yue — playing games at home and making money. Unlike me, a working stiff, still grinding away at the office every day. At my company, several young people suddenly quit — seems they made money in the game and want to be pro players at home. Tens of thousands a month! Ah-Yue, is the game you play really that profitable?"

Yuan Jie said, chewing the food in her mouth.

"Honestly, of course you can make money, but the game has a steep learning curve — most people who join are probably just cannon fodder. But I'm definitely making money, and doing pretty well… to be frank, I'm a little tycoon now!"

At this, Fang Yue glanced at Bai Xiaoya, who was eating quietly, but she showed no reaction to his words.

"A little tycoon? From the game? Then is it too late for me to quit and throw in with you?"

"If your character can spawn near my village, I could look after you — but Yuan Jie, this game has random spawn points. The odds of appearing in a village near me are a bit low…"

Yuan Jie immediately looked disappointed: "Ah, is that so. What a hassle… then I'll wait until year-end when the company gives out bonuses, buy a Game Watch, and join you guys to play."

"Sure… wait! Us?"

Fang Yue was stunned for a moment.

"Right, Xiaoya bought a Game Watch too! But she doesn't seem to be doing too well in the game. By the way, what's your name in the game? Show her the ropes! She's a girl, after all!"

As she spoke, Yuan Jie blinked at Fang Yue, as if hinting at something.

"Uh… my character in the game is called Yese Liming."

Clack!

Bai Xiaoya, who had been eating, suddenly seemed to freeze; the chopsticks in her hand dropped onto the ceramic bowl with a crisp sound, bounced twice, and fell to the floor.

"Ah, Xiaoya, you dropped your chopsticks — let me get you a new pair."

Seeing Bai Xiaoya bend down to pick up the chopsticks, Yuan Jie got up and went to the back to get new ones.

At that moment, Bai Xiaoya, who had picked up the chopsticks, looked at Fang Yue.

"Are you really called Yese Liming in the game? That number-one player on the forums?"

Her expression was somewhat complicated and strange.

She knew Fang Yue was a pro player, but she hadn't expected his level to be that high — that he had risen to become the game's number-one player.

But on second thought, recalling all of Fang Yue's various wonders, she let it go.

At this point Yuan Jie had already come back, handed the chopsticks to Bai Xiaoya, and the three of them continued eating.

After the meal, Fang Yue got up to head back to his room, when Bai Xiaoya suddenly said: "Wait!"

"What's up?"

Bai Xiaoya had wanted to ask about the Jade Pendant on her chest, and why it had also appeared in the game.

But after hesitating, she still didn't tell Fang Yue about it, and instead asked: "…That game… how do you earn more Yang Longevity?"

"Blue Sea? Get on good terms with NPCs, take quests, and you can earn the most basic Yang Longevity rewards. If you want more later, you have to do more quests, raise your base stats, skill levels… By the way, where's your spawn point? If it's close, I can look after you."

"Qingsi County."

Fang Yue was stunned for a moment.

"…What?"

"My character's spawn point is in Qingsi County."

Qingsi County — amazing!

A freshly created character, already in the county town — that luck stat must be MAXED out!

Fang Yue felt a touch of envy.

"Qingsi County—that's a big city. There are surely more chances to gain Yangshou there, and it's safer too. For now, just get by in Qingsi County. I'll keep an eye on things and come join you there as soon as I can, then help you out."

After a pause, Fang Yue suddenly seemed to remember something and said, "Also, if you find an NPC named Hua Qiuqiu in Qingsi County, tell her to return to Mo Cun right away. If possible, have her bring you back to Mo Cun—that way we can meet in the game immediately. If she doesn't trust you, just say the name Hua Wuye."

"Hua Qiuqiu, Hua Wuye… Got it."

Bai Xiaoya didn't mention she had previously created two other characters, both of which had died due to various problems. This character in Qingsi County was her third.

She was also worried about whether she could survive—otherwise she wouldn't have asked Fang Yue.

(End of Chapter)