"Don't mention what happened before, I don't want to bring it up!"
Dou Jianhua nodded quickly.
"Yes, it was all my fault. This matter ends here!"
With such a large family as the Dou family, finding a few jade pendants was quite easy.
Zhang Pingfan was not being polite; carving such talismans was effortless for him, presenting no difficulty.
However, if he carved for too long, Zhang Pingfan found that his mental power seemed insufficient!
[Ding! Your current mental power can only engrave 10 such talismans per day. It's best not to engrave them for others casually!]
Zhang Pingfan nodded. Although the carving process was very easy and showed no apparent difficulty, Zhang Pingfan knew that the longer he carved, the harder it would be for him to concentrate, and the effect would be greatly diminished.
Fortunately, Zhang Pingfan had not carved too many, so it was still within his acceptable limits.
Dou Guomin had only one son but four daughters.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the women brought their husbands and children to visit Dou Guomin.
They all worked at the Dou Group within the Dou family's conglomerate. They had also heard that Ms. Dou Youyou's boyfriend, Mr. Zhang, was a distinguished guest of their Dou family.
They were very surprised when they saw Zhang Pingfan sitting as an equal with Old Master Dou Guomin.
As time passed, more and more relatives and friends came to pay their respects. Zhang Pingfan couldn't help but sigh at the sheer number of members in such a large family.
However, everyone treated him with respectful deference.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the number of players in the game also decreased sharply. Everyone was either visiting relatives or on their way to do so.
It was a rare period of quiet in the Myth game.
[Ding! Your country's people are truly magical. Among all countries, your country's customs are the most special and the most meticulous. However, such customs have both advantages and disadvantages!]
"Oh, really? Perhaps we've just become accustomed to it. Although I don't always like these scenes, our ancestors have always done it this way, so it's only natural!"
[Ding! That is indeed the case. For example, I have encountered some nations before where their customs are even more complex, especially regarding seniority, which is more demanding than yours. However, precisely because of that strictness in seniority, their countries have become exceptionally powerful. Moreover, they are not renowned for technology; the end of technology is always divine skill!]
Zhang Pingfan nodded silently. It was true. No matter how advanced technology became, it couldn't allow a person to traverse thousands of miles alone; it would always require tools.
But Zhang Pingfan was different. He could use his lightning power to traverse thousands of miles by himself.
Moreover, according to what the system lady said, his current abilities were merely that of a pretty clown in the eyes of true experts, not even considered an ant.
Humanity's most powerful weapons, nuclear bombs, hydrogen bombs, even uranium bombs capable of wiping out all of humanity, were merely small fireworks in the eyes of true masters.
"Master, what are you spacing out about?"
Dou Youyou nudged Zhang Pingfan, who was lost in thought.
"Nothing, just thinking about some things. Didn't you say you wanted to form an elite team?"
"Yes, but it seems quite difficult now. With our family's financial resources, it's not really feasible!"
"It's alright. If we don't have the equipment, we'll fight without it. As for skill books, I'll find a way!"
"Mm, so many relatives and friends came today. Does Master find it a bit noisy?"
Zhang Pingfan smiled and shook his head. "You seem quite happy, and I don't find it too noisy, as long as they don't bother me!"
"How dare they bother you? They've all come to me asking all sorts of questions. I don't even know how to introduce you!"
Zhang Pingfan smiled and said, "It's awkward to say, but I came from a welfare home, right?"
"Yes, after all, this identity might lead people to misinterpret things."
"It's fine, I don't care about that. Is it possible that your Dou family was born the wealthiest in Xijiang City? Your ancestors also climbed their way up step by step! Birth represents a person's starting point, not their destination! For example, you were born into the Dou family, but could you have imagined that one day you would become my girlfriend?"
"Master, I don't understand such profound reasoning. I only know that I like you, and I am your girlfriend now, which is enough!"
Zhang Pingfan dotingly stroked Dou Youyou's head.
"Go and call Zhao Xin over. That kid is standing there like a block of wood!"
"Okay!"
Zhao Xin was like Zhang Pingfan; one was someone no one dared to disturb, and the other was someone who didn't want to talk to anyone.
Seeing that Dou Youyou wanted him to go and talk to Mr. Zhang, Zhao Xin felt a bit uneasy.
"Sister Youyou, are you sure? Mr. Zhang looks a bit intimidating."
"Just go when I tell you to. He said you looked awkward just standing there by yourself!"
Zhao Xin chuckled and scratched his head.
"No choice. Your sister is busy with everything, and I don't know what to do. I'm truly a bit lost in such a large Dou family."
"Then go over!"
Zhao Xin nervously approached Zhang Pingfan.
"Mr. Zhang, did you call for me?"
Zhang Pingfan smiled and said, "Otherwise? You're a high-ranking official in Eternal Myth. Were you intimidated by this scene?"
Zhao Xin showed an awkward expression. He came from an ordinary family; his parents ran a clothing store, and he had just graduated from university, not yet finding a job.
This was his first time experiencing such a scene. If he had known it would be like this, he wouldn't have dared to come.
"Mr. Zhang, I'm not like you. This scene is vastly different from what ordinary people imagine. I'm starting to wish I could go home."
Zhang Pingfan chuckled. "The Old Master has gone to entertain his old friends. I have nothing to do. I haven't paid attention to you in a while. How many levels are you now, and what's your combat power?"
Zhao Xin put on a simple, honest smile.
"I'm exactly level 70 now, and my combat power is decent, around 120,000!"
Zhang Pingfan nodded; this was considered within the ranks of experts.
"Not bad, but still far behind!"
"Compared to Sister Youyou, of course not. Compared to others, it's alright. Is Mr. Zhang also playing this game? Why are you so familiar with me?"
Zhang Pingfan revealed a mysterious smile.
"Yes, I'm also playing this game. After all, who isn't playing it nowadays? Let's go, let's take a walk. Sitting here is indeed a bit boring!"
Unable to help himself, as his status was too high for anyone to dare to bother him, Zhang Pingfan pulled Zhao Xin along, engaging in desultory conversation while strolling through the Dou family's courtyard.
"Is that kid Dou Youyou's boyfriend? Why is he on equal footing with Grandpa? What abilities does he have? Grandpa is a master of Xijiang City, but who is he?"
As soon as Zhang Pingfan left, some young people expressed their dissatisfaction with him. After all, their parents had instructed them not to provoke Dou Youyou's boyfriend when they arrived.