Jessica had long expected that there would be a high demand coming from Xu Feng after his meritorious service, so she was mentally prepared.
Yet she could have never expected Xu Feng's appetite to be so big.
A 2-star Guild Residence!
This was something completely out of her authority and their branch Association could decide unless Xu Feng had a parchment certificate.
The parchment certificates were randomly scattered all across the Divine World and deliberately done since the old times.
This was not just a test, but also proof of someone deserving to receive the highest honor and benefit if they were to manage to get their hands on one.
And each parchment certificate had different effects and usages.
"No matter how meritorious your services were, Baron Lin Feng, I'm afraid I cannot promote your guild to 2 stars," Jessica explained regretfully.
With how resolute Jessica was, Xu Feng also understood that his attempt was null. It was worth a try anyway despite knowing it was probably not going to work.
"Fine, then I want the grandest 1-star guild residence built on an empty plot of land. And I supposed the cost will be fulfilled by the Adventure Association." Xu Feng clasped his hands and grinned wickedly.
Speechless, Jessica was utterly speechless by the man's shamelessness.
How could this kind of person possibly become a Baron?
Wait no, maybe it was precisely because he was shameless that he got promoted.
Just look at her Manager, Howard!
He knew how difficult it was to interact with Xu Feng, so he ensured that she would get this matter done as soon as possible, with her on the frontline to deal with him.
'Ugh, am I too honorable which is why I'm still just a receptionist?' Jessica began to wonder about her integrity. At this moment, she was starting to think about going to the dark side.
Amidst her debate on whether to change her behavior or not, Xu Feng stood up and smiled.
"Alright, I suppose I'll leave the construction to you. I do hope it can be completed soon." He said, proceeding to drop a stack of gold coins. "By the way, this is the payment that I owed the Adventure Association regarding the construction and land fees."
The original cost was 1,950 gold coins but thanks to his negotiating and bargaining skills, it became 1,560 gold coins. However, back then he lacked the gold coins, so it was placed on a tab. Luckily, the Adventure Association needed to rely on him, so no interest was charged.
And now that he made a full payment, Xu Feng's earnings of 3,000 gold coins quickly dwindled down to 1,440 gold coins.
It truly goes to show how fast one could exhaust one's wealth in a matter of a second versus trying to earn wealth.
Meanwhile, Jessica's face twitched at the full payment being paid.
"And here I thought Baron Lin Feng was trying to run away from the debt." She teased, kindly reminding him that he had missed 4 weeks of payment already.
Initially, the installation fee was 195 gold coins per week, but because of Xu Feng's absence of 1 month, followed by Tracy's insistence that she had no right to make the decision, the payment had been stalled.
If it weren't for the fact that an impromptu decision was made to send Xu Feng to Paradise Plains, the lands that he was operating would have been reclaimed by them.
"Hehe, my businesses are earning the city's revenue. Where am I supposed to run away?" Xu Feng laughed heartily.
"Ugh, just go away for now. Until Managar Howard returns, I don't even know how to properly reward you for your achievement at Paradise Plains." Jessica waved her hands.
The only reason why she urgently wanted to meet with him when he returned was to receive the payment that Xu Feng owed heavily.
Had it been anyone else, she would have long hit the nail on the coffin.
Now that her goal was achieved and she could finally be freed from the constant harassment of the workers who worked on the construction, Jessica wanted to take a long vacation.
'What did I do wrong to be sandwiched by two vile men?' Jessica cried inwardly, clearly despising both Howard and Xu Feng regarding their conduct.
All they knew was to bully a pitiful and weak woman like her.
Where was the justice?
Alas, justice had turned a blind eye and didn't seem to come into Jessica's way.
While she continued to drown in her own plight, Xu Feng had long exited the Adventure Association.
At this moment, Xu Feng received messages from two people respectively.
Both of them were his fat sheep, but only one was more nuisance than the other.
'Ugh, Autumn Breeze and Herald Fist. What do they want from me?' Xu Feng furrowed his brows.
To accommodate the fact that many winners of the slot came from far away, Xu Feng announced a delay and hoped everyone could understand it.
Naturally, none voiced a complaint regarding this matter since it was a golden opportunity to investigate other powerhouses.
Sighing, Xu Feng opened the message of Herald Fist first.
Herald Fist: Good day, Guild Leader Lin Feng. My people and I arrived at Star Falls City, but I heard most of the rooms in your hotel have been rented out or reserved. Is it possible to lease some for me? Of course, money is not a problem.
Having read it, a smile instantly surfaced on Xu Feng's face.
Lin Feng: You can ask for a woman named Tracy when you arrive at the hotel and tell them you're my guest. She will tell you the exact price based on the market. Rest assured, we're an honorable and reputed business.
Herald Fist: Haha, thanks, I'll have to meet with you once before the raid officially begins.
After butchering the fat sheep yet again, Xu Feng's smile quickly vanished once he changed the message conversation to Autumn Breeze, who promptly revealed something.
Autumn Breeze: Some of Reaver Guild's affiliations have arrived at Star Falls City.