- You're early

Dung was knocked out of his daze by voice coming from behind

He turned around and rubbed his nose

- How could I make my master wait for me?

Yulin shook her head as she neared slowly. She had a short brown hair and was middle aged. Being powerful gave her unapproachable temperament. Unlike middle aged women like her, she could never be associated with other house wives

Dung wasn't paying much attention.

A second ago he was observing dirt on the ground absentmindedly, thinking

,, Is this all really fake? Could the endless world be created in such detail, it's unbelievable ''

Though he was indeed dazed, he quickly came to clarity and looked at sharp eyes of Yulin with much expectancy, awaiting her orders

Yulin asked dismissively

- You know why I brought you here?

- Uhh, to see the village chief?

Dung came to obvious conclusion, after all, they were standing near his house

NPCs weren't like programmed people standing on the same place all year around, they seemingly had thoughts of their own, lived lives of their own and moved on their own, they couldn't be differentiated from players, except for they didn't revive after death

Village chief's name was Lomes. He was already old and stayed at his home most of the time. Normal players with not enough reputation had no way of seeing him and getting quests from him. Dung was rather excited to be able to see him and praised his luck for being master Yulin's disciple

Yulin lightly smiled and went past small iron gate, unobstructed. Dung followed behind.

The garden of this small abode seemed abandoned. Obviously, the old chief had no energy to take care of it or simply didn't care

* Knock, knock

The door made soft wood sounds

After half a minute, the wooden door slowly creaked and revealed white haired old man with bent back

- Good day, chief

Yulin smiled at old man

- It's you, welcome in...

Though old chief had hoarse voice, it was pleasant to hear

- This is...?

Old chief looked at Dung while frowning

,, Old fart, this is almighty Dung, it's your blessing to see the legend before death, bah, playing all mighty in front of daddy, guh ''

Despite his thoughts Dung kept humble smile and bowed as Yulin introduced him

- This is my disciple...uh

Yulin gave Dung unnatural look

Dung was confused and looked at her innocently, but then he realized

,, Fuck, I haven't told her my name. How awkward, hell why did I name myself Dung again? ''

- Dung

Dung said in low voice to help Yulin finish her introduction.

Fortunately, the old chief didn't hear it, but Yulin's expression turned even stranger

Feeling wronged and helpless, Dung could only reveal his status

Both NPCs had strange looks as they witnessed floating name above Dung

- Other worlder with such strange naming sense, unique indeed

Old chief rubbed his goatee, but sensed his words weren't appropriate and changed the subject

- Ah, I've grown senile from old age, come you two, sit, I'll make some tea

- It's alright chief, we are in a hurry and have small request

- Oh? I'm all ears

Yulin skipped all pleasantries and talked her reason of coming, she was indeed direct

After listening to her, old chief nodded his head

- Teleportation crystal, that is not a problem, though they are precious I still have left some, but may I inquire what business do you have there?

Yulin explained her disciple's situation and Dung could feel old chief's astonished gaze from time to time as Yulin stated Dung's achievements

Dung was feeling little proud, but kept smiling embarrasedly

After the talk was over, old chief sighed and stood up

- Old friend, congratulations on taking in the worthy disciple, this is my little gift

Old man said and strange yellow light appeared in his pupils as he stretched his hand and pat his palm on Dung's chest

- Old chief, you can't...

Yulin stood up in haste, astonishment written all over her face. Unknown power had rooted him in place. This fast change caught him off guard and he turned fearful but feeling pleasant changes in his body, he relaxed and looked at system notification with happiness

[ Beginner village chief Lomes is astonished by your talent. You have received priest's blessing

All attributes +1 permanently ]

After the light faded from old chief, his face paled and his skin wrinkled even more, but he lightly laughed

- Hehe

- Unfilial disciple, hurry, thank the chief

- Thanks for the blessing old man

Dung didn't dawdle

- Ha ha, it's alright, I'm happy this old man was of some help

After staying for a while, the pair of master and disciple duo left the abode with 2 blue crystals in their hands

- Master, what was that?

Dung asked with curiosity. It wasn't common to receive such bonus in the game

Yulin sighed and said

- It's the ability that high priests have. They are able to bless people at cost of overdrawing their vitality and decreasing their life span. Besides, the technique can't me used more than three times and doesn't work on the same person twice

Dung felt really lucky, as even his unique attributes rose by 1 and was in jubilant mood. Meanwhile he was a little moved. NPCs had set life span and old chief shortened it for his sake

,, It's impossible to find such cute, selfless people like that old man in the real world ''

Dung grumbled in his heart

- So old chief was the priest?

- It's a long story, you shouldn't concern yourself with it

After some silent walking Dung asked

- Where are we going?

- To the underground, where mana concentration is high and teleportation crystals can work their magic

- Ok

...

- Master, how does the people of this world feel about dark magicians, shamans and others with evil classes?

Yulin glanced at Dung and answered slowly

- Feared, despised, but other worlders are different, they can't die and isn't wise to offend them, besides, they do not need the sacrifice of thousands of innocent lives to learn evil spells, so they receive different treatment

- Mm

Dung nodded his head, deep in his thoughts

- Master, what's the chance of me combining 4 skills currently?

- You talk too much

Yulin answered annoyed and didn't speak anymore

Dung could only sigh and follow in silence, bored