C16 Vice President of Moon Frost Guild, Huan Ying

Lin Bei struck it rich.

He had amassed a hefty sum of gold coins along with a few odd and curious artifacts!

Yet, Lin Bei didn't immediately examine his treasures.

After scanning the area to ensure nothing was overlooked, he swiftly swam towards the surface of Shallow Water Lake.

Seconds later, he reached the shore and settled on a rock, pulling out the scroll that had been on his mind.

The "Legend of the Cloud" inscribed on the scroll piqued his interest.

Item: Tattered Map of the Legend of the Cloud (5-5)

Quality: Special

Type: Map / Fragment

Description: Rumors tell of a city suspended in the clouds, where one can ascend to become the mightiest in the world. Alas, Cloud City has eluded discovery. This map holds clues to its whereabouts. Should you piece together all five fragments into a complete blueprint, the city's mysteries might be revealed.

Lin Bei's eyes widened, his breath quickening.

"In my past life, I tirelessly sought information about Cloud City to no avail. Now, in this life, it seems within reach. Fantastic!"

A smile crept across Lin Bei's face as he whispered, "In this life, I shall solve this enigma and rectify the regrets of my past."

With that resolve, he stowed the scroll and retrieved another item.

Before him shimmered a crystal, enigmatic and captivating.

Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal

Quality: Special

Type: Amplification / Resistance

Effect: Upon use, the player gains complete immunity to any damage from the Illusion Attribute.

Quantity: 2 / 99

Description: The Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal is a rare treasure, birthed solely by the Moon Feather Heavenly Jellyfish. With the last of their kind perished in the Eon Realms, these crystals have nearly vanished.

Lin Bei inhaled sharply, "What a gem!"

In the Eon Realms, physical Profession players chase after enhanced Attack Effects, while Spell Profession players seek to bolster their elemental prowess—metal, wood, water, fire, earth, thunder, and elusive attributes like poison, illusion, light, and darkness from hidden Professions.

With the Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal, Lin Bei would be untouchable by Illusion powers. Illusion Attribute players and bosses alike could only inflict spell damage, leaving him unscathed by their elemental assaults.

Narrowing his eyes, Lin Bei mused, "In my previous life, there was but one Illusion Attribute Hidden Profession player—the world-renowned ice queen, Qinglian. With this crystal, she's no longer a threat."

The emergence of the Ten Great Divine Steles meant potential adversaries everywhere, as no one wished to miss the chance to alter their destiny.

Thus, Lin Bei was elated to possess such a treasure, especially since Qinglian's cold and merciless reputation preceded her. A formidable Arcane Mage with mastery over Illusion, she left her defeated foes with haunting memories.

"This woman is a devil!"

"She trapped me in a pigsty for what felt like a day and a night, yet it was only ten seconds."

"That was the bleakest moment of my life!"

Since then, many feared the beautiful yet formidable Qinglian—including Lin Bei.

But now, things were different.

"Anyone in my way will pay the price, beauty notwithstanding."

Without hesitation, Lin Bei activated the Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal.

"Congratulations, you have achieved 100% Illusion Attribute Immunity!"

A new attribute table indicating complete immunity to Illusion appeared on Lin Bei's panel.

"All matters here are settled!"

"I'll head back to auction the remaining Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal at the Beginner Village's auction house."

"After that, it's time to log off and rest."

With a deep breath, Lin Bei dashed off towards Misty Village.

Upon his return to Misty Village and just as he entered the auction house, a system announcement boomed:

"The Emperor of Dragon Country has decreed!"

"Incensed by the theft of the Cloud Feather, the Emperor of Dragon Country has issued a bounty for the mastermind."

"Capture the culprit to earn a million gold coins and five pieces of Legendary Level equipment!"

"Return the stolen Cloud Feather to the Empire for a million gold coins, plus Legendary Level weapons and accessories!"

"Note: This mission remains active until resolved!"

The announcement sent shockwaves through the Dragon Country's players.

By the exchange rate of one to one thousand, a million gold coins translated to a billion yuan!

Though the Eon Realms was not a human-crafted second world, its gold coins were convertible to RMB, living up to its moniker of "unlimited possibilities."

It was all-powerful!

Anything you desired, it could bring to life!

So when the reward was announced, it sent a wave of excitement around the globe!

For a considerable time afterward, countless individuals embarked on quests to find the Cloud Feather and track down the culprit!

Sadly, their efforts were doomed to be fruitless!

Even Lin Bei had no clue who the culprit was. The person had seemingly evaporated from the world, never to be seen again.

Yet, the true Cloud Feather was right in Lin Bei's possession!

"If I were a bit younger, I might not have been able to resist the temptation to trade the Cloud Feather for the reward," he mused.

"Legendary Level equipment is certainly valuable, but it will eventually become obsolete."

"The secrets held by the Cloud Feather, however, are beyond comparison."

With a sly smile, Lin Bei strolled into the auction house.

He accessed the operating interface and placed the Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal on the sales panel.

Currency being easily convertible, Lin Bei had no concerns about finding a buyer willing to pay the price!

He swiftly entered a string of numbers and meticulously set his auction preferences before confirming the sale.

"You have successfully listed an Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal for 100,000 gold coins. As there is no historical price on record, your listing price stands," the system confirmed.

"System Notification: Upon completion of the transaction, a 5% fee will be deducted. The remaining gold coins will be automatically converted to the real-world currency of your choice, RMB."

With everything in place, Lin Bei prepared to depart.

But as he was about to turn away, a system alert chimed in!

"Congratulations, your Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal has been purchased! A 5% transaction fee has been deducted, leaving you with 95,000 gold coins, now linked to your real-world currency. Please verify your balance after logging off."

Lin Bei halted, his expression turning quizzical.

Who was the wealthy buyer of the Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal?

Considering 100,000 gold coins equated to 100 million yuan, their prompt purchase was nothing short of astounding!

As Lin Bei pondered this, a voice laced with allure echoed from behind, "Are you Mr. One More Life? The seller of the Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal?"

He turned to face the speaker.

Before him stood a woman exuding mature beauty, her most striking feature being her sensuous figure.

Her proportions were impeccable, her mature allure captivating.

This was Huan Ying, the woman who had just spoken.

Lin Bei glanced at her ID, a flicker of recognition crossing his face.

In his past life, he knew, Huan Ying was no ordinary figure—she appeared to be Qinglian's aunt!

But that wasn't the crux of it.

The rapid rise of Frosty Moon Shadow to one of the world's top ten guilds was in no small part due to their Vice President, Huan Ying—a bona fide businesswoman and an adept at internal affairs.

Meeting Qinglian's aunt Huan Ying here in Misty Village was something Lin Bei hadn't anticipated!

Players' countries were predetermined, but their starting villages were random.

The odds of two individuals from different provinces ending up in the same village were slim, let alone two dorm mates.

Yet, Lin Bei reconsidered; it wasn't so strange after all.

If he could encounter a major antagonist from his past life in the same village, meeting another notable figure wasn't too far-fetched.

With this in mind, Lin Bei regarded Huan Ying with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. "How did you recognize me?"

"Most people don't conceal their IDs, nor do they possess an Illusion Attribute Immune Crystal."

"I'm familiar with all the major players in Misty Village, yet you, I do not know."

With a charming smile, Huan Ying replied, "It's simply fate that you're here, and so am I. It was an easy guess."

She was indeed no ordinary woman.

Lin Bei nodded, "I am One More Life. Miss Huan Ying, what can I do for you?"

"Mr. One More Life, I approached you for a straightforward reason—I wish to establish a long-term partnership with you," Huan Ying said, her gaze fixed on Lin Bei.

Arms crossed, Lin Bei inquired, "Are you in need of similar rare materials?"

"I'm interested in any materials that can aid in leveling up players."

"I'll offer you a fair price," Huan Ying mused, her smile faint. "You can decide whether we conduct our transactions through the Trading Bank. We're willing to cover the 5% transaction fee."

Initially, Huan Ying's niece had urged her to join the Eon Realms, but she had declined.

However, upon realizing the immense business potential within the Eon Realms, Huan Ying had acquiesced to her niece's request.

Lin Bei was a person worth befriending for Huan Ying.

Furthermore, with her niece planning to establish a guild, Huan Ying was naturally on the lookout for reliable partners to support her niece's ambitions.

Initially, Huan Ying had agreed to help Qinglian by convincing Mr. One More Life to join their team.

But everything changed when Huan Ying met Lin Bei. She realized that what she truly wanted was to forge a strong partnership with Mr. One More Life.

After all, both Huan Ying and Lin Bei were driven by their own ambitions!

What's more, there was an undeniable self-assurance in Lin Bei's gaze—a unique confidence that set him apart from the rest.

With years of business experience under her belt, Huan Ying could tell that Lin Bei was not the type to play second fiddle to anyone.

To sidestep any potential complications, Huan Ying opted to enter into a lasting collaborative relationship with Lin Bei.

It was, without a doubt, the optimal strategy!

Naturally, there was yet another underlying reason that solidified Huan Ying's decision.