After leaving the Supply Station, Jiang Kai still couldn't quite believe it.
In just ten days, he had earned 1.8 million Alliance Coins, an astronomical sum for someone from a poor background like him!
With this money, his elder brother could finally be admitted to the hospital and start preparing for some surgical treatments.
"I've already made more than half the money in just ten days. If I go hunting for a few more days, I'll have enough for my brother's medical expenses!" With this thought, Jiang Kai couldn't resist the urge to go hunting again.
Just then, he heard a low call near his ear, "Little Brother, Little Brother, over here!"
He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a familiar figure.
It was that fortune teller, Hu Yan!
Before setting out, Hu Yan had given him a reading, saying that going to King's Valley was the best choice.
He had to admit, that guy was right.
In King's Valley, Jiang Kai had obtained the Arsonist's Gloves, and it was these gloves that enabled him to solo the Elite Valley and make a fortune.
Seeing that Jiang Kai hadn't walked over, Hu Yan trotted over with a grin, "You're Jiang Kai, right? I told you, you have an extraordinary aura. See, my skill in reading people is spot on!"
"How do you know my name is Jiang Kai? Did you figure it out with your fortune telling?" Jiang Kai asked with a frown.
"Hehe, I'm not yet at the level where I can deduce your background. Your feat of single-handedly taking down the Basalt Falcon Squad in the Safe Zone has already spread everywhere. How could I not know?"
Speaking of this, Jiang Kai's frown deepened, and he said irritably, "Didn't you say King's Valley was my best choice? Why did my enemies show up right after I chose one of the four areas?"
"Oh, they couldn't have found you. It was me who pointed them in the right direction," Hu Yan said, looking quite pleased with himself.
Jiang Kai looked at Hu Yan in astonishment. This guy admitted to leading the Falcon Squad to him, right to his face?
Sensing Jiang Kai's gaze was off, Hu Yan seemed to realize something and quickly said, "Don't get me wrong, I'm not in cahoots with them! It's like this: when I saw the Falcon Squad come to the Safe Zone, I could tell at a glance what they were looking for."
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"The Falcons are a famous team, so I thought I'd boost my reputation a bit. I gave them a reading and said what they were looking for was in King's Valley. I really didn't know they were looking for you."
Jiang Kai was a bit confused by Hu Yan's hasty explanation.
"Jiang Kai, think about it. I said King's Valley was your best choice, and your luck there wasn't bad. Even if you encountered the Falcons, you were fine, right? That proves my reading wasn't wrong."
Hu Yan's explanation made a bit of sense to Jiang Kai.
Moreover, Hu Yan, without knowing the Falcons were looking for him, deduced that what they sought was in King's Valley. This indirectly proved that this guy had some skill.
Seeing Hu Yan's earnest expression, Jiang Kai temporarily put down his guard and asked, "Why are you looking for me this time?"
"Hehe, well, I heard you don't have a team. How about taking me along in the future?" Hu Yan rubbed his hands, looking a bit shy and awkward.
"You can't fight, you can't heal, and... you look too sleazy. I won't take you."
"I admit the first two points, but I have to argue the third. Clothes make the man. Aren't all fortune tellers like me? If I change my hairstyle and spruce up, I'd be more handsome than you!"
"Then I definitely won't take you," Jiang Kai said mercilessly.
Hu Yan was in a dilemma, but being Hu Yan, he quickly grabbed Jiang Kai's arm and said, "You're handsome, you're handsome... Although I can't fight or heal, I can tell fortunes!"
"I'll do it for free for you from now on!"
Jiang Kai squinted, scrutinizing Hu Yan, "Why do you insist on teaming up with me? Aren't you a second-tier profession?"
A second-tier profession meant Hu Yan had already surpassed level 20!
"Because no one wants me..." As he spoke, the usually playful Hu Yan's voice choked up a bit, "I've been in Calling for nine years. It's tough for non-combat professions to survive in Calling. Most teams don't want us. Our Feng Shui Guild members form our own leveling teams, relying on equipment to barely get through the early stages. But now that I'm at the second tier, advancing further is as hard as reaching the sky!"
"Jiang Kai, I know you're not an ordinary person. I saw that long ago. I promise to work hard in the team, even if I get less experience or no loot, I'm willing!"
"I just want to see what the advanced profession of a Feng Shui Master is! Calling promises that every profession can find its ultimate profession. So what is the ultimate profession for a Feng Shui Master?"
Jiang Kai hadn't planned on taking Hu Yan along, but Hu Yan's words left him stunned.
"You will have the opportunity to explore the ultimate profession..." This was the first thing the system said upon entering Calling.
Martial Apprentice, Soldier, Executioner, Barefoot Doctor, these are the main configurations of combat squads, while other professions are gradually being abandoned as the beasts in new areas grow stronger.
However, doesn't a Feng Shui Master have an ultimate profession? Don't Drunkards or Beggars have ultimate professions?
Don't Gamblers have ultimate professions!
Despite Hu Yan's sleazy appearance, he clearly valued his profession deeply, willing to ignore others' opinions just to enhance his professional abilities.
After a long silence, Hu Yan, seeing Jiang Kai hadn't spoken, released Jiang Kai's arm and sighed with his head down.
"I understand... We really aren't much use in battle, and might even be a burden..."
Taking a deep breath, Hu Yan raised his head again, his face returning to its usual playful grin.
"Hey, I suggest you don't go on any adventures for a while!"
"Why?" Jiang Kai asked, puzzled.
"There's danger approaching!" Hu Yan said mysteriously, "Whether you want to take me or not, this time I'll give you a free reading." With that, Hu Yan turned to leave.
After Hu Yan had taken a few steps, a voice suddenly called from behind.
"Hey!"
Hu Yan turned around, surprised to see Jiang Kai.
"Aren't you afraid of being dragged down by teaming up with me?" Jiang Kai asked.
Hu Yan was taken aback for a moment, then smiled slightly, "Already abandoned, what is there to fear about being dragged down."
"Do you really know how to tell fortunes, or are you just guessing?"
"Ahem, well... at least 60% is from the reading."
Jiang Kai almost spat out blood, meaning this guy was guessing 40% of the time!
"Fortune telling is merely observing the timing, geography, and human harmony, using what you see to interpret through your own understanding. But... even with talent, the Ghost Star remains an unsolved mystery. Who dares claim to see through the celestial phenomena, who dares claim their interpretation is always correct?" Hu Yan said with a self-deprecating smile, shaking his head, "I even think the ultimate profession of a Feng Shui Master would be terrifying, but even I don't believe it."
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Kai said, "I'll listen to you this time. If it comes true, I'll find you next time I'm online."