Youyu figured it out.
The player in front of him, who seemed to have just discovered the internet, didn't seem to know the value of the card deck he was holding...
However, Youyu didn't plan to take advantage of him for free. After completing the deal, he gave all the reward points to Heart Flying with the Wind, including the "Pot of Greed" card.
After all, this exclusive, limited edition card deck made Youyu feel like he had profited from the trade.
Besides, the "Pot of Greed" is just to tease players; it's not worth much in his hands. This general card, which is everywhere in DM, he has in abundance...
After the players around took screenshots and posted them on the forums, tonight's little incident had already garnered widespread attention.
Youyu's card game videos usually attract a lot of attention, not to mention this time his opponent was one of the prominent players, using the renowned Gladiator Beast!
When they saw Youyu and Heart Flying with the Wind exchanging cards and him taking a Gladiator Beast card, many in the forum couldn't help but speculate.
Is this a sign that Youyu's shop is preparing to list "Gladiator Beast"?
Of course, they were overthinking it.
He has no plans to sell this card deck for now.
There are plenty of card decks to sell, and the game environment needs to develop gradually; it's not yet time for champion decks like Gladiator Beast.
If he put the champion deck up for sale now, wouldn't all those second-tier, third-tier, and even eighteenth-tier card decks in his deck lose their market?
There's a queue of card decks waiting to be put up for sale; why should a market-disrupting champion deck like Gladiator Beast jump the line?
Wait in line for your launch license to come!
The Six Samurai that Youyu launched recently is still selling well. Among his accompanying players, it's especially in Jeunattain who is most enthusiastic, both spending money and grinding day and night, seemingly having gathered most of the components.
Wait until the old card box sells sufficiently before releasing new ones, everyone proceeds in order.
Anyway, the cash cows are just there and won't run away; there's no rush to harvest them. This needs to be considered with sustainable development in mind, take it slow and steady...
Before they parted ways at night, Youyu patted Heart Flying with the Wind on the shoulder, mentioning Domino as the renowned Duel City, with more opportunities and challenges there. If you're interested, you can come with me to Domino...
Upon hearing this, the surrounding players couldn't help but collectively feel a bittersweet wave of envy.
Crap, so envious!
Many players work hard every day, leveling up, collecting cards, and doing tasks, all breaking their backs for a chance to go to Domino, for what?
It's simply to get close to Youyu!
But this player was directly appointed by Youyu!
Oh man, if he goes over there and puts in some effort, he might even mix into Youyu's backyard!
However, Heart Flying with the Wind remained very calm, even just stupidly nodding and casually choosing "Accept Invitation."
His mindset was quite simple. It's just map-switching in a game, nothing too special...
A nearby player immediately seized the opportunity, mimicking and eagerly running up to Youyu.
"Uh, Youyu?" he grinned widely.
People say you should smile showing eight teeth; well, this guy's mouth was wide open like Gotham City's Joker, combined with a charisma score visibly no higher than forty, looking as creepy as possible.
He smirked while gesturing at his Duel Disc, looking as if he was asking: How about another duel?
Youyu rolled his eyes at him.
[Youyu, Favorability -10]
The player was dumbfounded.
Huh?
Why was it okay for the previous guy, but not for me?
Nevermind, but why reduce the favorability for no reason? Just because I'm ugly?
That's not fair...
After receiving this latest recruit, Youyu wasted no time ignoring the spirited but silly players and left straight away.
Youyu had gotten used to always being surrounded by a bunch of little cash cows. Just call them when needed; otherwise, they can be ignored as if they don't exist.
Occasionally using them makes the silly ones happy for a whole day, even screenshotting it to boast on the forums...
The joy of being silly is simply this easy.
...
On the fourth day in Egypt, the Ishtar siblings specially invited Youyu over.
It was Youyu's first visit to their residence. He initially thought it would be like the gloomy underground dwelling where the Gravekeeper Race usually lived, but upon arrival, he realized he was wrong.
By local standards, the Ishtar siblings lived quite luxuriously.
Youyu followed the siblings into the mansion's hall, looking around with admiration: "Your place looks great, has the feel of a wealthy household."
Then again, it was to be expected. Ishizu was already doing well in the government, and Marik was once the world's number one bootleg card dealer. Though he's washed his hands and turned over a new leaf now, he must still have considerable savings.
Thinking this, he looked at Marik leading the way and gave him another glance.
Although he's turned good, who knows how many good items he still has stashed away? The Ghouls raided rare cards worldwide, Duel Discs even measured by the ton; who knows if Marik secretly stashed away a few warehouses...
As Marik walked in front, he suddenly felt a cold shiver below him, a fear of being targeted, yet unable to pinpoint the reason not to turn around...
It wasn't until they reached the living room that Mr. Marik hardly dared breathe.
After seating Youyu, Ishizu noticed her brother seemed unusually tense, standing awkwardly; thus, using a casual excuse akin to "forgot to turn off the faucet," she sent him away.
Youyu saw this and couldn't help but feel Marik had a good sister.
Not only kind and attentive but very caring.
Out of the room, Marik instinctively sighed.
Then, upon reflection, he thought...
Wait, why am I afraid?
I'm not a bootleg card boss anymore nor have I many rare cards and Duel Discs; why do I fear him?
Besides, didn't we already reconcile?
Thus, after a circle outside, Mr. Marik decided... to return.
Now thinking clearly, he felt he couldn't give Youyu any cards or Duel Discs.
On the contrary, leaving his sister alone with him felt unsettling...
Youyu sat back on the soft sofa, feeling its softness almost sucking him in, offering a sense of comfortable immersion.
Clearly superior quality.
"Sorry, not much to offer." Ishizu said, her slender, nimble fingers placing a cup of coffee before Youyu.
Youyu mimicked the act, sipping the coffee, nodding slightly: "Your coffee is good."
While he internally muttered: "It's really awful!"
...
Unfortunately, he never particularly liked coffee, especially this one's strong taste that he just couldn't get accustomed to.
Ishizu sat opposite with her coffee. Marik stood with alternating hands nearby, feeling like a background character in a leadership meeting...
Ishizu went straight to the point: "Mr. Youyu, there's a question I want to ask you... Have you heard of Alchemy?"