Volume One, Chapter 8: When Choices Multiply

Outside the private room of the tavern.

The waiter had already wisely taken cover at a distance, beginning to watch cautiously.

Regarding this immortal maiden surnamed Liu, the waiter’s inner complaints were no less than those of Ye Feng.

In his eyes, even a golden-inlaid jade female cultivator wasn’t worth Ye Feng giving so many gifts to.

With so many spirit stones, what kind of female cultivator couldn’t he find?

A pure sycophant like Ye Feng would get no good result.

Didn’t he see that the tavern was almost given away by him through his gift-giving?

Giving gifts was one thing, but look at how she still had a bad temper toward him.

He didn’t know what he was constantly fawning over day after day.

With a mindset of watching a show, the waiter backed away cautiously, fearing that Liu Ruyan might splash blood all over him at any moment.

Ye Feng stood outside, feeling somewhat helpless.

Liu Ruyan was good in many ways, but she lacked self-awareness.

If it weren’t for the system, he wouldn’t even want to glance at her twice.

But now, with the system in place, Liu Ruyan’s aloof and self-righteous personality actually made it easier for him to send gifts.

So Liu Ruyan’s current outburst didn’t bother Ye Feng at all.

After all, if she accepted gifts while angry, she might trigger a “critical hit” for him.

That would yield more useful value.

When the commotion inside had quieted considerably, Ye Feng cautiously pushed open the door.

Liu Ruyan’s delicate face was icy cold.

She was chattering endlessly to the female cultivator beside her.

Judging by her expression, it seemed she had suffered a tremendous insult.

The female cultivator beside her smiled gently, trying to comfort Liu Ruyan.

Even though Ye Feng had seen beauties like Liu Ruyan and Li Yueyao in recent days, Su Yun’er still struck him as stunning.

Her skin was as smooth and delicate as cream, seeming to drip water at a pinch;

Her eyes curved like crescent moons, with autumn waves flowing within them, as if they could speak.

Her hair was piled high in a bun.

Adorned with several small yet dignified vermilion flowers;

Her tassel-adorned gauzy long dress fluttered, emphasizing her slender waist, making her curves stand out vividly.

What truly amazed was her full and perky figure.

Seeing Su Yun’er made people understand what “alluring curves” truly meant.

Su Yun’er had a unique blend of innocence and charm.

Of course, that wasn’t all.

What completely stunned Ye Feng was the voice now echoing in his mind from the Sycophant Resource Tenfold Return System:

“Ding! Female cultivator eligible for gift detected.

Gift recipient: Su Yun’er

Return multiple: Tenfold

Current infatuation value: 2”

Ye Feng never dreamed that a beautiful woman he met for the first time could have an infatuation value as high as 2 toward him.

He had given so many gifts to Liu Ruyan, yet her infatuation value toward him was still only 1.

It was clear that this infatuation value wasn’t easily changed.

Although Liu Ruyan accepted his gifts, she had always looked down on him.

Only because Ye Feng’s attitude was slightly off earlier did Liu Ruyan keep her distance and even put on a haughty saintly demeanor.

If it weren’t for the bottle of Drunken Flower Brew, probably today’s banquet wouldn’t have happened.

So Ye Feng could understand why her infatuation value was 1.

But...

Could it be that Su Yun’er was interested in him?

Otherwise, how could her infatuation value reach 2 at their very first meeting?

Ye Feng was self-aware.

With Liu Ruyan the little opportunist around, he was probably no hero in her eyes.

Yet, even in such circumstances, the infatuation value could reach 2.

This showed Su Yun’er’s genuine favor toward him.

As Liu Ruyan vented her anger and saw Ye Feng finally appear, she was immediately furious beyond reason.

She had praised him to Su Yun’er many times before, saying how obedient and well-behaved her “sycophant” was.

But during this first banquet with Su Yun’er, Ye Feng had utterly failed.

She and Su Yun’er had waited in this private room for nearly half an hour with nothing to eat or drink, utterly embarrassed.

How could she accept this?

Usually, whenever Ye Feng was to see her, he would prepare everything in advance.

But this time, she truly lost face.

Liu Ruyan was extremely annoyed and suspected Ye Feng had done it on purpose.

Her slender neck raised as she questioned sharply:

“Ye Feng, what do you mean by this?

My dear friend Su Yun’er came all this way, and you treat us like this?

Who do you think you are to act so arrogantly?”

Ye Feng chuckled softly at her words.

His gaze shifted between Liu Ruyan and Su Yun’er, his mind racing.

Originally, he had been pondering how to give the incomparable treasure “Elegance Beyond Compare” to Liu Ruyan.

Now, he hesitated.

This treasure was already a somewhat awkward gift.

Giving it to Liu Ruyan was difficult in itself.

Now with Su Yun’er present, if he gave it directly, he might be kicked out immediately.

But not giving it would be a waste of money.

However, the system’s prompt gave him a bold idea.

Since Liu Ruyan never showed him any kindness,

Why not try to give the gift to Su Yun’er instead?

Though it was their first meeting, it didn’t prevent him from gifting her.

As for Liu Ruyan, well, sorry.

Even if both were freeloaders taking advantage of him,

At least Su Yun’er had always been pleasant and had a sizzling figure.

Giving to her wouldn’t be a loss at all.

In contrast, Liu Ruyan freeloaded and acted arrogantly, showing no gratitude.

Because she arrived a bit late and now looked flustered.

Su Yun’er’s return multiple was the same as Liu Ruyan’s—tenfold.

But her infatuation value was 2.

With that infatuation value, the resource return would be twentyfold. Wasn’t that enticing?

The difference was clear as day.

Ye Feng pondered the right moment to give the gift.

Liu Ruyan frowned more tightly, seeing Ye Feng still standing silent.

She had intended to demonstrate her absolute dominance over Ye Feng to Su Yun’er.

Unexpectedly, Ye Feng was dazed and unresponsive.

She snorted coldly:

“We’ve been here so long, and you haven’t even greeted us.

Sitting here without a sip or bite!

Is this how you treat guests?

Ye Feng, I’m very disappointed in you!

Yun’er, let’s go!”

Liu Ruyan stood up sharply.

Yet Ye Feng remained unmoved.

Her eyes flickered nervously.

She couldn’t believe Ye Feng wouldn’t stop her under these circumstances.

If he really didn’t, she would lose all face before Su Yun’er today.

Su Yun’er was somewhat puzzled.

She knew Liu Ruyan was here to freeload.

But she hadn’t expected Liu Ruyan to treat Ye Feng so poorly.

This woman really thought she was invincible just because of some beauty.

Did she truly believe Ye Feng would cling to her no matter what?

Su Yun’er found this somewhat laughable.

But it only made her more confident in her previous thoughts.

Coming back to his senses, Ye Feng looked at Liu Ruyan, who seemed about to give up the act.

He finally spoke:

“Senior Sister Ruyan, you must be misunderstanding.

How could I dare neglect you?

I was simply delayed by some matters just now.

Waiter! Please bring the dishes quickly!”

With Ye Feng’s call, Liu Ruyan’s expression softened slightly and she sat down again accordingly.

Delicious dishes were soon brought out.

Liu Ruyan pulled Su Yun’er along, pretending to ask questions left and right, completely ignoring Ye Feng sitting beside them.

Ye Feng knew well the calculations turning in Liu Ruyan’s mind.

She always acted arrogantly, and only when Ye Feng, licking her face, gave gifts would she show a momentary good temper.

This time, Liu Ruyan’s pose was surely a tactic repeated.

If Su Yun’er were an ordinary female cultivator, Ye Feng would have already tried hard to give gifts to Liu Ruyan.

Even if misunderstood, he wouldn’t hesitate.

But now, with options available,

Ye Feng was caught in a dilemma.

How should he give “Elegance Beyond Compare”?

And to whom should he give it?