Insufficient balance

  "Oh?" Ling Chen's eyes showed a hint of interest.

  Yun Feng's expression turned solemn, and he let out a soft sigh: "It's like this... I have a younger sister, two years younger than me. Perhaps you think that we, the wealthy elite, live extravagant lives... Indeed, things others can't even hope for, we can easily obtain. But there are also many things others can easily get that we're destined to be unable to have as we wish... For example, our marriages. Under the influence of numerous interests and interventions, in this regard, we almost cannot have freedom."

  Ling Chen: "......"

  "My sister's name is Yun Mengxin. Three years ago, she was betrothed to the eldest son of a very powerful political family in front of our father and his father, who vowed that he would definitely marry her this lifetime. The power of that family is really great, if our family can be connected with them by marriage, it will bring huge benefits to our family. At that time, it was a big surprise for my father and all the elders in the family, so my dad promised on the spot that he would marry her off when Mengxin turned 21... So, my sister's lifelong event was decided like this, without asking for her opinion... nor did they need to ask."

  "Your sister, she doesn't want to?" Ling Chen said. What makes the Yun Corporation attach such importance to this marriage, even to the point of surprise, just how powerful is that family? He thought silently, if his own sister Shui Ruo were to be married off to someone else in such a forceful manner... Thinking of this, his eyes turned cold, and a flash of fierce killing intent flickered in his pupils.

  A sudden chill ran down Yunfeng's spine, causing him to shiver involuntarily. He rubbed his forehead, not taking it to heart, and said: "It's not just that she's unwilling, but rather she'd die before agreeing. Back then, her reaction wasn't this intense, but over the years, she's also paid attention to that person. In terms of appearance, family background, ability, and outward behavior, he can almost be considered a perfect person. However, that person is too cunning, always resorts to despicable means, and has a ruthless streak... Moreover, he's always treated women like playthings. My sister would never be willing to spend her life with someone like that, and she's been strongly resisting this arranged marriage all along. But my parents, as well as the elders in our family, have already set their minds on this union and won't listen to her... If it succeeds, it will bring huge benefits to our family for many years to come. If it doesn't... who knows, it might even lead to retaliation. With such a stark contrast, how could they possibly care about my sister's resistance? In the end, they're just treating my sister like a commodity that can be used to gain huge profits.

  "What does this have to do with you getting me to join the 'Divine Moon' gaming guild?" Ling Chen asked.

  "Yes, there is a big connection." Yunfeng hastily said: "Because that guild was founded by my sister, it was her last hope to resist that marriage... However, before meeting you, it was just a very faint hope."

  "What did you say?"

  "My sister's temperament has been strong-willed since childhood. Under her increasingly intense resistance... a month ago, she and my father made a bet. A bet that was more difficult for her to win than climbing to the sky. This bet was set by my father, who said that if my sister could have wealth or prestige comparable to the entire Yun family within two years, then he would acknowledge her freedom and right to decide her own life and ideals, and no one could intervene. If she couldn't, then she would have to obediently follow the family's arrangements and marry that person in two years, without any further resistance or complaints."

  "The Yun family's wealth has taken at least a hundred years to develop. Your father actually wants a girl to reach that height in just two years, it's unbelievable that there's such a shameless bet." Ling Chen sneered with disdain.

  "It's true, not only that, but also not allowing any family members... including me, including all economic and political friends to provide her with any financial or convenient help. Everything can only rely on herself. My father did this, actually, it was to make my sister completely give up. But my stubborn sister... still agreed. After the family cut off all her economic sources, her final choice, which can also be said to be her only choice, is the upcoming "Divine Moon" world." By the end, Yunfeng's face showed a heart-aching expression. He will not forget his closest sister always showing that determined and stubborn... yet hidden with confusion and helplessness gaze.

  "Do you want me to help your sister?" By now, Ling Chen had completely understood Yun Feng's purpose in finding him.

  "Yes." Yunfeng nodded.

  "In two years, let her have wealth and prestige comparable to the Biyan Cloud Clan. Do you think I can do it just by myself?" Ling Chen said expressionlessly.

  "I believe in you... If there's only one person in this world who can, I believe it will be you." Yun Feng said solemnly.

  "Do you really believe me? How much do you know about me? Just because of that one battle with Eve three years ago?"

  "I believe in my own judgment, and even more so in my ability to recognize people. Actually, letting you join my sister's guild is also a personal wish of mine... I've always wanted to see the magnificent appearance you showed back then again, let everyone know that Huaxia has a super expert who can rival Xiawa, and make Western players stop looking down on us... For three years, this wish of mine has never disappeared." As he spoke, Yunfeng's eyes became increasingly ardent.

  His extremely keen sense of hearing picked up the slightly uneven breathing from next door, and he knew that Mizuha had woken up. He said, "I understand, take me to see her at the right time, I'll join her guild, and help her as you wish."

  "Ah!!" Yunfeng nodded vigorously, his palms sweating with excitement. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a sealed metal box, placing it in front of Lingchen; "This contains the 13223 serum, the password is 08177180. I swear on my lifelong honor and dignity that it's absolutely genuine."

  The metal box was clutched in his hand, and Yun Feng clearly saw that his palm was trembling with excitement, grasping the box with such care, as if he were holding fragile glass that would shatter at a touch.

  He regards his sister as more important than his own life... Although her father has passed away and she is suffering from a terminal illness, with such an older brother, she is still happy. Yunfeng thought silently to himself.

  Ling Chen raised his head, and the gaze he directed at Yun Feng no longer held any coldness or hardness. He asked, "You're giving this to me now; aren't you afraid I'll change my mind? Aren't you afraid I'm a bad person who will repay kindness with enmity?"

  Yun Feng laughed: "A ultimate master who can fight evenly with Xiawa, a person who never abandons his sister Isolka when she's ill, would he be an untrustworthy and petty person? I believe in you, and also trust my eyes and heart."

  Ling Chen stood up and stretched out his hand to Yun Feng, giving him a promise that would definitely come true: "You won't regret everything you said today."

  Yun Feng stretched out his hand and shook hands with him, getting his promise. His heart was already excitedly surging: "I also believe, I will definitely not regret today's decision."

  "But before that, I have two additional conditions," Ling Chen said.

  "Huh?"

  Ling Chen's expression turned serious again: "First, although I will join your sister's guild, I won't meet her in reality and in the game, I also won't show my true face. You can't reveal anything about me to anyone either. I don't want our peace with my sister to be disturbed."

  "This is absolutely no problem." Yun Feng patted his chest and said, before coming here, he had thought that Ling Chen would make this request. He believed that with his abilities, if he were to enter the "Shen Yue" world, he would definitely become famous in a short period of time, and if he didn't conceal his identity, his life would be destined to be uneasy. Perhaps he could ignore it, but considering how much he cared about his sister, he certainly wouldn't allow such a thing to happen.

  "Secondly, my sister and I will join that guild together." Ling Chen continued.

  "This...this is naturally no problem at all." Yunfeng let out a sigh of relief. The two conditions Lingchen proposed were actually nothing to speak of. Adding one more person, he was overjoyed. "Give me a strand of your and your sister's hair or something, this afternoon I'll personally deliver the gaming equipment. By the way, do you like pendants or wristbands?"

  The gaming device of "Shén Yuè" comes in two forms: a necklace and a wristband. They can be worn around the neck or on the wrist, resembling delicate decorative items. During gameplay, no cables are required, nor are any complicated operations needed; simply lie down, close your eyes, and issue the command to enter the game. Additionally, the gaming device does not require charging in daily life, even if used for 24 hours a day in the game world, its internal power can last over 50 years.

  "A bracelet." Ling Chen replied.

  "OK!" Yunfeng snapped his fingers crisply. Originally, he was still feeling tense, but the process was much smoother than he had imagined. Not only did he get Lingchen's consent, but also a promise... A promise and consent were two completely different concepts. Everything stemmed from Lingchen's love for his sister that surpassed everything else. Of course, there was also his unconditional trust in Lingchen.

  "Excuse me, may I have your phone number?"

  "......Nothing."

  "Uh, okay, I'll send over two more phones this afternoon. Don't worry, they're the kind where electromagnetic radiation can be safely ignored."

  Taking the DNA sample given by Ling Chen, Yunfeng glanced at the time and stood up saying: "Then I'll go prepare now. I believe you can save my sister...and also make the whole world move for my Huaxia."

  Ling Chen smiled and said, "You can go."

  Cloud Wind was sent out of the house, from start to finish, Ling Chen held the metal box containing 13223 medicines extremely carefully, as if he feared that once he let go, it would disappear. Seeing Cloud Wind off at the door, he was about to turn back when he suddenly saw Cloud Wind turn around and slowly say a sentence to him: "Ah, having an older brother like you is truly fortunate for your younger sister."

  Ling Chen: *silence*