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Chapter 10: Starting Today as the White Fu Guardian

After a series of cries and screams, the players gradually calmed down.

Especially at this moment, one must maintain gentlemanly manners and not act rashly; otherwise, it might turn White Fu’s affinity from positive to negative.

There were bloody lessons for this.

On the first day of the server opening, many confused players still thought that Above the Stars was like other games, rushing up to hug any pretty-looking NPCs they saw.

As a result, these players were all beaten up, and the NPCs’ affinity towards them dropped from 【Normal】 to 【Disgusted】.

Some players only harassed random NPCs, so even if they were disliked, it didn’t affect their game progress.

Other players were in a much worse situation; they provoked NPCs similar to “Ximu Town Chicken God.” Once these NPCs appeared, the entire newbie village would come out to attack them. To continue playing normally, they had no choice but to delete their characters and start over.

After these experiences, players began to take the affinity value seriously.

At this moment, there was a group of players in the live stream discussing how high White Fu’s affinity was towards the players present.

[It should be normal at zero at first, but after what just happened, it must be over 20.]

[Just 20 points of affinity already treats players like this, so what about 80 or 90?]

[Haha, I’m just guessing, maybe it’s more than 20.]

[Is anyone here with reconnaissance skills? Let’s check.]

Jiujiao and the others exchanged glances.

Reconnaissance skills were not something players started with; they needed to actively learn them. They hadn’t encountered such skills since the server opened.

However, this problem was quickly resolved.

While they were exchanging glances, more players arrived.

One female player named Calamity Dragon stood out.

Although she had a very fierce name, her appearance and accessories were cute.

Her slightly curly pink bob looked quite normal among a sea of spiky hair, Saiyan hair, and star-shaped hairstyles.

“Here you are, I thought I was late, but it turns out I came right on time!”

“Wait, do you have reconnaissance skills?”

“Lucky, lucky,” Calamity Dragon laughed.

“Come, come, move to the front, let me see!”

Calamity Dragon was pushed to the front.

At this moment, the whole world seemed to pause, with everyone waiting for Calamity Dragon’s reconnaissance results.

Swipe!

Calamity Dragon threw a reconnaissance skill.

She then shared the information she gathered with Jiujiao, who posted it in the live stream.

[Name]: Bai Fu

[Template]: ?

[Primary Profession]: ?

[Secondary Profession]: ?

[Health Points]: ?

[Stats]: ?

[Skills]: ?

[Talent]: ?

[Affinity]: Cherished Treasure (82)

[Danger Level]: Red

This result left everyone except Bai Fu stunned.

[Th… That’s wrong, am I seeing things?]

[No, it’s 82, really 82! Even if you don’t recognize the numbers, ‘Cherished Treasure’ means she treasures us like treasure!]

[Get lost, Bai Fu treasures Jiujiao and her friends, not you people watching in the live stream.]

[I hate this, why wasn’t I at the abandoned cooling plant, I want to enjoy Bai Fu’s love too!]

[This can’t be real, how could it be this high? It’s 82! It’s almost at the level of intimate friends, helping Bai Fu once couldn’t possibly make it this high, it must be a bug!]

Players in the live stream argued fiercely whether this was a bug or not.

Those arguing against it had strong evidence and naturally took the upper hand in the debate.

[Are you guys stupid? Bai Fu is a kind-hearted person, and she doesn’t know we can resurrect. Think about it, wouldn’t someone as kind as her appreciate us dying for her?]

[Damn, makes sense, if an NPC would die for me, my affinity towards them would skyrocket.]

[Bai Fu, my treasure, why are you so adorable?]

[Ew.]

Watching the players’ discussion and the reconnaissance data displayed in the live stream, Bai Fu couldn’t help but secretly give a thumbs-up.

The reconnaissance skill was spot-on!

If you asked her if she disliked the players, the answer would definitely be no.

If you asked her if she viewed the players as precious, well, that was obvious. The players helped her complete quests, praised her, and gave her gold coins. How could she not treat them as treasures?

She now regretted not having enough treasures to help her rise further.

Thinking this, she suddenly said, “What’s wrong with you all? Why aren’t you moving?”

This puzzled voice made Jiujiao and the others react immediately.

Now wasn’t the time to fight in the live stream; Bai Fu was still standing in front of them.

“It’s like this,” Jiujiao hurriedly explained. “We just discussed, we can’t accept this money.”

“Yes, yes, we can’t accept it, really.”

“Big Sister Bai Fu, don’t worry about us, please take care of your own injuries.”

All the players agreed.

Bai Fu frowned, “No, you must take the money. Otherwise, I’ll get angry!”

If you don’t take it, how will I explain to Martin that I came too late and most of the money was taken by you?

If I don’t say that, how will I put the money I got from Da Biao Ge into my pocket?

Bai Fu had planned this all along. The task [Debt Collection] only required her to collect as much debt as possible, but it didn’t specify how much. So, when the time came, she could blame the players and give Martin some money to dismiss him.

“This…”

Jiujiao and the others clearly did not expect Bai Fu to be so resolute.

After repeated refusal, they could only silently accept Bai Fu’s intention.

With this money, they could now properly become Bai Fu’s guardians!

Jiujiao even prepared to write an article in the community.

That’s right.

Bai Fu was very satisfied with the players’ reaction.

She had killed her enemies, gained money, experience, and a lot of popularity. The players received emotional value from her, and everyone had a bright future ahead!

“I should have accompanied you to bury those fallen companions and return their souls to the stars, but…” Bai Fu covered her heart and sighed, “The commotion here will soon attract attention. For safety reasons, you should leave like me.”

Pai Da Xing hurriedly asked, “Where can we find you if we need help?”

Bai Fu stopped but did not turn around.

“When we first met, I said some things weren’t beneficial for you to know, but you still came closer.”

She paused, as if gathering her emotions, before continuing,

“I hope next time we meet, you’ll be as healthy as you are now.”

Bai Fu left.

Under the setting sun, her silhouette was both lonely and inspiring.

For a moment, the players were stunned.

Until Bai Fu disappeared, Calamity Dragon scratched her head and asked, “Does this mean Bai Fu agrees for us to find her?”

Pai Da Xing nodded, “It seems she was forced to accept it.”

“Yay!”

Surrounding players cheered.

Persistently chasing after her, although unseemly, worked. Now they could continue improving their relationships!

“Let’s go, let’s leave too.”

Players gathered in groups, leaving behind the dead Da Biao Ge, and happily left.

They felt they had truly won today.

They won Bai Fu’s favor and gained far more experience than brick-moving after defeating Da Biao Ge. Some lucky players even found weapons, making them feel incredibly satisfied.

Even War Enthusiast Black Tiger Afu, who didn’t care about Bai Fu’s appearance or identity, was overjoyed.

Good, good, next time he would follow Jiujiao and the others to cling to Bai Fu’s leg!

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