Chapter 253 - UNCOMFORTABLE FEELING

LUO YAN felt refreshed after the sudden meeting with Yu Jiao. Although he was indeed surprised by this development, he was still happy to finally know the game identity of his friend. He was even more glad that she was not just an ordinary Blacksmith in the game but turned out to be the one at the very top.

He took another tray with a small bottle of green plum wine on it and walked to the next room. The next one was the room arranged for the members of team Fenghuang. But according to what was reported to him earlier by Madam Ru, only one member of the team attended – the current vice-captain. 

Well, Luo Yan didn't really expect that all of them would attend. One member attending was probably just a form of formality. So as not to offend the game developers. If they knew that this pavilion was actually owned by a fellow player, none of them would definitely come. Once again, he was thankful that the official Weibo account of Moonlight Media promoted his pavilion. Which only supported the rumors that this establishment was the new business made by the game programmers. 

Although he said that, he knew that the one he should really thank was Shen Ji Yun. Thinking of the guy, he couldn't help but show a soft smile on his face.

Walking in front of the door of the next box, he softly knocked and called, "Distinguished guests, may this humble one come in?"

"Enter," said a clean and cold male voice.

Luo Yan opened the door and walked inside. 

The one sitting inside and sipping tea had long blue-green hair with a few strands highlighted with red. It was loosely tied over his shoulder. He was wearing a silver robe with a golden phoenix embroidered on it. He possessed the same beast-like eyes as Shen Ji Yun's Qilin avatar. The only difference was his was a golden color. He had a clean temperament. But somehow, a certain kind of coldness was mixed within. It's like he was an ancient scholar who couldn't be bothered with worldly affairs. That would be the case if not for the black horn protruding from his forehead.

He researched a bit about the players he invited to tonight's opening. It wouldn't hurt to know a bit more about these people. If he remembered correctly, this vice-captain's game name was Zhengyi and his race was called Xiezhi. It's a mythical ancient beast that represented legal justice. Just like Shen Ji Yun's Qilin, this Xiezhi was also another Legendary race in the game. 

If he didn't get it wrong, each of the races of the five main members of Fenhuang belonged to the Legendary category. With such a line-up, no wonder they're one of the top four teams. Luo Yan wondered just how the heck did the captain of that team managed to find such a group of people.

He put the bottle of wine on the table and said all the intro he needed to say. Like welcoming him and telling him about the membership card and stuff. The only response he got was a simple nod. Seeing that Zhengyi had no interest to communicate with him further, Luo Yan had no choice but to go out after that.

He glanced back at the closed door and sighed. Seemed like not all his guests were easy to deal with. But he already expected that, so it didn't really come off as a surprise.

He then walked to the next private box. The one arranged here were the members of team Sirens – the only all-female team in the game. He did his usual routine. After getting permission to go inside, he entered the room. 

There were five female players inside. Although he already heard from Madam Ru's report that all the main members of team Siren were here, it's still a bit of a surprised seeing them all together. Especially since all five were already attention-grabbing all on their own. If they were all sitting in one place, then it's a definite visual feast.

He did his welcoming routine and then introduced the membership card. 

"Waaa… this NPC is really beautiful!" said one who looked like she's a seven-year-old girl in a bubbly voice.

With her long flaxen hair tied in a twin pigtail, a pair of big amber eyes and small pointy ears, along with some symbols on her white skin, this girl could only be a gnome. If Luo Yan remembered it correctly, this girl's game name was Candycane. 

Candycane stood up and trotted around him. Looking at him up and down and poking his arms. She looked back at the woman sitting at the very center, the one with aqua blue hair. The captain of team Siren – Nereid. According to what Luo Yan gathered, this Nereid was a mermaid – a race belonging to the Rare category. That explained the fins and the gills.

"Lian Lian, can we take her back and make her our team's escort?" Candycane asked Nereid, her big amber eyes shining.

The woman with long black hair tied in a high ponytail and wearing a golden armor immediately frowned when she heard what Candycane said. Her heroic face full of disapproval. This was the vice-captain of team Siren – Bellona. Out of the five, she was the only human. "Tang Xi, don't make trouble."

The 'Tang Xi' she mentioned was probably the real name of Candycane. Although Candycane was immediately pouted and sulked, she still walked back to her seat after hearing Bellona's words. With just that series of actions, it could be seen that this vice-captain was strict and that most of the time, her team members followed her words.

"If distinguished guests have no other question, then this humble one will leave you to your enjoyment," Luo Yan said since he was already done with what he came there for. It's better to leave now before these girls changed their minds and really agreed to Candycane's suggestion and make him their team's mascot.

"I have a question though," suddenly said by the girl with maroon and brown hombre hair that looked like feathers. This girl was also a Rare race – a harpy. What was her game name again? Ah, Hecate. 

"If it's something this humble one could answer, then please, ask," Luo Yan said.

"Where's the private box of team Yunyue? You see, our captain would very much like to go there and meet their captain. Would you mind helping? We promised we will avail the membership card if you do," Hecate said, grinning and showing her rows of pointy teeth.

"Jiayi!" a melodious voice called. It seemed to be scolding Hecate but it lacked power, as if she didn't really mind what the other said.

"Isn't she right? The only reason we went here was because you were hoping that YUN will also come. So, why not just take this opportunity?" said the remaining member. She had long platinum blond hair and a pair of long pointed ears. At one glance, anyone could tell that she's an elf. Her every movement was full of charm, as if trying to captivate everyone who dared glanced her way. This girl's game name was Freya.

Luo Yan secretly glanced at Nereid and saw the other blushing, making her beautiful face even more attractive. He tried his best not to show any reaction when he saw that. So, this girl liked Shen Ji Yun?

He suddenly felt a tingling sensation in his heart, like something just pricked it. Somehow, the possibility that this Nereid indeed liked Shen JI Yun made him feel very uncomfortable.