Just as Shi Feng had finished organizing the mid-tier magic energy armor plates he'd crafted and was preparing to head to the Star Mark Trading House to complete his quest, Melancholy Smile suddenly burst through the door, her expression clearly excited.
"What's the rush? Did something happen?" Shi Feng couldn't help but ask.
"Someone from the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion is here," Melancholy Smile said in rapid succession. "They insist on seeing you in person, and they want to hand something over to you themselves. They say this thing will be of enormous help to you, and that you'll definitely regret it if you don't take a look."
"Make me regret it?" Shi Feng chuckled. "This Dragon Phoenix Pavilion is really something. They just got defeated by us, and now they come running over with a gift. Fine, let's go take a look then."
The Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was a top-tier guild. Although they had suffered heavy losses last time, with their vast resources, they had probably recovered by now. As for another confrontation, that seemed unlikely.
Someone coming to find him now — it truly left Shi Feng unable to figure out what the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was up to.
Stepping into the reception room, he saw that the Pavilion had sent very few people this time. Only one.
But the moment Shi Feng laid eyes on this person, his heart lurched.
"How can it be her?"
Shi Feng stared at the woman walking gracefully toward him, and memories of numerous legendary battles from his previous life flooded his mind.
This woman before him was none other than the protagonist of those legendary battles — Feng Qianyu.
The Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was divided into two halls: the Heavenly Dragon Hall and the Phoenix Hall. The Heavenly Dragon Hall was led by the Nine Dragons Emperor, while the Phoenix Hall was under Feng Qianyu's command.
The Nine Dragons Emperor appeared to be a young man, but that was only thanks to advanced technology and physical training that preserved his youthful appearance. In reality, he was already well past thirty-five.
To become the leader of a top-tier guild at thirty-five was truly impressive for someone so young.
But Feng Qianyu was even more remarkable. She had taken the helm of the Phoenix Hall in her early twenties, and her accomplishments had become the stuff of legend in the virtual gaming world. Because the Phoenix Hall was led by Feng Qianyu, it had earned the title of the Golden Age. Under her leadership, the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion had expanded and grown at a breathtaking pace.
The reason the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion was now regarded by everyone as the closest to becoming a super-guild was precisely Feng Qianyu.
Even the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion's mysterious Grand Master had expressed willingness to let Feng Qianyu inherit the position of Grand Master.
At this moment, Feng Qianyu wore a dazzling, vivid red mage's robe that showcased her exquisite figure to perfection. Every movement she made carried an enchanting aura that made people want to give everything for her.
"Guildmaster Black Yan, it's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Feng Qianyu, leader of the Phoenix Hall of the Dragon Phoenix Pavilion."
Feng Qianyu offered Shi Feng a delicate smile. That single smile alone was enough to captivate even Melancholy Smile standing beside him. But Shi Feng, aside from his initial surprise, showed absolutely no reaction to Feng Qianyu's soul-stirring grin.
Shi Feng's response — or lack thereof — only made Feng Qianyu smile even more happily. She then said, "Guildmaster Black Yan, shall we move over there to talk at leisure?"
Shi Feng nodded, his composure perfectly calm. He treated Feng Qianyu not as some unattainable goddess, but simply as an equal.
This wasn't some deficiency on Shi Feng's part. His mental fortitude was far beyond that of an ordinary person. It was just a smile, after all — hardly enough to make his heart race and his cheeks flush.
"I recall you mentioned having something to give me, and that I'd regret it if I didn't see it. May I ask what this item is, Hall Leader Feng?" Shi Feng said with a mild smile.
"Guildmaster Black Yan, you really are in a hurry. We've only just met, and you're already so direct — I don't even know where to begin," Feng Qianyu shot him a reproachful look and let out a soft sigh. "But since you've put it that way, it wouldn't be right of me to hold back now."
With that, Feng Qianyu reached into her inventory and produced a treasure chest radiating a purple glow. She placed it gently on the table.