Back in the small courtyard, Zhang Pingfan could no longer contain himself and burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! Hahaha!!!"
Outside the courtyard, players heard Zhang Pingfan's laughter and showed envious expressions.
"The village chief is really patient. If it were me, I'd be laughing foolishly on the spot!"
"It seems NPCs also care a lot about gold coins. Look how happy the village chief is!"
"Even in a game world, money is needed everywhere. But I'm still envious, 25 million, damn it."
Looking at the 25 million gold coins, it was a miracle Zhang Pingfan didn't laugh himself to death. This was 25 million after all.
To prevent any further complications, Zhang Pingfan left 100 gold coins and successfully exchanged the rest.
At this moment, Zhang Pingfan was a millionaire.
Looking at the bank information, Zhang Pingfan could hardly believe it.
Two days, in just two days, everything had changed. After today, he wouldn't have to worry about making money anymore and could finally enjoy the rest of the game in peace.
"Comfortable. I've never felt so comfortable. Is this what it feels like to be rich?"
When Zhang Pingfan had no work, he spent every day in apprehension. Even yesterday, despite earning 160,000, Zhang Pingfan's heart was filled with anxiety.
But now, it was different. That feeling of apprehension and panic had disappeared because he knew in his heart that as long as he didn't spend recklessly, his future life would be secure!
A joy he had never known before spread across Zhang Pingfan's face. He hummed a tune, feeling utterly at ease.
"Master, you seem very happy today. Did you find any treasures?" Hei Huang inquired, who was busy excavating the wasteland.
"Nothing much, just happy. By the way, how is Youyou doing?"
"The young master's strength has improved significantly under my tutelage. If you wish to see the young master, I can have a clone bring her over!"
Zhang Pingfan shook his head and said, "No need."
Zhang Pingfan opened the level leaderboard. To his surprise, the top-ranked player was the priest Dou Youyou, who held the first place by an absolute margin, currently at level 8.
"Not bad. She should be able to reach level 10 tonight."
At this moment, under Hei Huang's clone's devilish training, Dou Youyou was still struggling against level 10 elite monsters.
"Stinky master, leaving me alone in this dark cave while you get rich is really unbrotherly!"
"Hmph, selling 25 million gold coins and not giving me a single coin, I'm definitely not leaving."
"Grandpa Hei, after I reach level 10, will you really teach me more skills?"
Hei Huang's clone nodded and said, "Yes, young master. As long as you want to learn, I will teach you everything I know in my life!"
"But I'm a priest."
"Then change your job and become my dark mage. Your abilities will be greatly enhanced this way!"
Dou Youyou exclaimed in surprise, "Can I really do that?"
"Of course, as long as the young master doesn't mind. However, it requires the master's consent, as you are the master's disciple!"
Dou Youyou pouted and said, "Master hasn't taught me anything. Why don't you be my master instead!"
These words startled Hei Huang.
"This is not permissible. Your master is always your master. I am merely a servant who instructs you. Shall I ask the master for his opinion now?"
Dou Youyou nodded and said, "Stinky master teaches me nothing, but Grandpa Hei is so good. Then ask him. If he doesn't agree, I'll cry for him to see!"
On the other side.
"Master, the young master wishes to learn dark magic from me."
Zhang Pingfan said, "If she wants to learn, then teach her. There's no need to report such matters to me!"
Hei Huang continued, "She wants to abandon her priest class and switch to a dark mage. Does the master agree? If so, the young master's abilities will greatly increase, and I can unleash my full potential. Of course, if the young master learns from you, her future achievements will surely surpass mine, so I don't quite recommend the young master learning from me."
Zhang Pingfan rolled his eyes.
Damn it, I wanted to learn from you too! I know nothing! Following me, she'll only be at the mercy of others. I can't teach skills, but I can teach labor.
"If she's willing to learn, teach her. If not, then forget it. I won't force her. Besides, I'm too lazy to teach her!"
Although no one knew how Zhang Pingfan managed to say this so shamelessly, it was certain that Zhang Pingfan was truly shameless.
Hei Huang respectfully said, "Your subordinate understands!"
Hei Huang's clone also received the message.
"Young master, there's news!"
Dou Youyou said expectantly, "How is it? Did my master agree?"
"The master said, as long as you are willing to learn, that's fine. If not, there's no compulsion. However, I still advise the young master to learn from the master, as in my eyes, the master is the most terrifying existence!"
Dou Youyou scoffed, "Nonsense! He's just a stingy, money-grubbing stinky master. Since he didn't object, I'll transfer to a dark mage."
"Alas, since the young master insists, your subordinate will respectfully obey. Young master, please sit steady."
"Dark God, your loyal servant implores you to baptize the person before me. Let the dark light envelop and baptize!"
A beam of dark light enveloped Dou Youyou, and the dark light was transforming Dou Youyou's physique.
[Ding! System Notification (Server-wide Announcement): Congratulations to player Dou Youyou for successfully transferring to the hidden profession Dark Mage, becoming the first player to transfer to a hidden profession. Special reward: Dark Staff!]
[Ding! System Notification (Server-wide Announcement): Congratulations to player Dou Youyou for successfully transferring to the hidden profession Dark Mage, becoming the first player to transfer to a hidden profession. Special reward: Dark Staff!]
[Ding! System Notification (Server-wide Announcement): Congratulations to player Dou Youyou for successfully transferring to the hidden profession Dark Mage, becoming the first player to transfer to a hidden profession. Special reward: Dark Staff!]
"Holy crap, what's going on?"
"My god, 25 million is gone!"
"Oh my god, just after a Divine Seal Knight hidden profession appeared, someone immediately transferred to the Dark Mage hidden profession."
"Envy, jealousy, and hatred!"
"Today is another day where I want to eat people (crying from envy)!"
"Wait, this name sounds familiar."
"Familiar with what? Isn't this the disciple of Village Chief No. 88? Is the village chief giving out hidden professions wholesale?"
"Damn village chief, village chief, you're my dad, I want to be your son."
"...I'm his grandson, don't fight with me."
Zhang Pingfan's mouth agape, his heart filled with complex emotions, and a sad expression appeared on his face.
Do you think Zhang Pingfan was sad because he couldn't teach his disciple?
Wrong.
He deeply regretted not being the one to transfer to the Dark Mage profession himself, letting his freeloading disciple Dou Youyou take advantage.
"No, when I get back later, she must give me a massage to soothe my wounded heart, or I'll have to deal with her according to the sect rules, the kind that leads to a spanking."
As expected, protagonists are always so shameless.
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