Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 192

Aunt Yu pondered for a moment before saying, “If it’s only for keeping warm, this wolf pelt alone is sufficient. However, if you can inlay it with special gems, it can enhance the warmth and add additional properties. Snow wolf pelts are rare, and simply making a basic item out of it feels like a waste… Alright, let me just—”

“Wait a moment, Aunt Yu,” Posui Chenxin interrupted. “Do you happen to sell those kinds of gems here?”

Aunt Yu stood up, smiling cheerfully, and replied, “I just so happen to have two flawed Warm Jades. If they are embedded into the pelt, the cold resistance will increase by around 50%. Each flawed Warm Jade costs 300 gold coins. Little girl, if you need them, I can sell them to you.”

Each one… 300 gold coins…

To her, this price was exorbitant. With 300 gold coins, she could buy her sister a lot of her favorite snacks, toys and even paper flowers.

Yet, she still agreed. It was solely to do something more for him. “Alright, Aunt Yu. Please make two coats, each embedded with a Warm Jade.”

“Each coat’s sewing fee will be 100 gold coins,” Aunt Yu added.

“Understood.”

The hefty 800 gold coin transaction was completed between Posui Chenxin and Aunt Yu. The coins Posui Chenxin used came entirely from the appraisal fees Ye Tian Xie had previously paid her. Today was Posui Chenxin’s first official day 『working』 for Ye Tian Xie, and she hadn’t yet received her first 『salary』.

With the gold coins in hand, Aunt Yu’s face lit up with a radiant smile. She immediately got to work, threading her needle and grasping the wolf pelt with one hand while swiftly maneuvering the embroidery needle across the pelt with the other. Her movements grew faster and faster. At first, Posui Chenxin could still follow her hand movements, but soon, all she could see was a blur.

In modern society, it might not be difficult to find a girl who can cook and do laundry, but finding one who can sew or mend clothes is exceptionally rare. Posui Chenxin was among this rare group. However, in front of Aunt Yu, she was completely awestruck by her extraordinary and incomprehensible skills, forgetting momentarily that this was a game world, and Aunt Yu was merely an NPC.

In the game world, sewing couldn’t possibly be as slow as in reality. Otherwise, even with Aunt Yu’s godly skills, she wouldn’t be able to serve so many players. In just a few minutes, the two snow wolf pelts had already taken the shape of coats in her hands. Each coat’s collar was embedded with a small, transparent button-like item—the flawed Warm Jade.

“All done. Here you go,” Aunt Yu said as she handed over the coats.

Taking the two pristine white coats, Posui Chenxin bowed slightly. “Thank you, Aunt Yu.”

“You’re welcome, little girl. If you ever need anything, feel free to come back to me,” Aunt Yu replied with a warm smile.

Holding the two coats, Posui Chenxin’s hurried steps gradually slowed down. Then, as if making a firm decision, she quickly turned back and stood before Aunt Yu. “Aunt Yu, may I learn sewing skills?”

“Of course, you can. Sewing is a skill anyone can learn. If you want to learn, I can teach you right away” Aunt Ya replied decisively.

Sewing is one of the basic life professions in the game. It’s a skill that both combat-oriented and life-oriented players can learn. However, even if players acquire it, it’s often merely an extra life skill that is seldom used—much like how, in the real world, most people aside from professional tailors don’t make their own clothes.

Tailoring is also a crafting skill for making equipment, but it differs significantly from forging. Forging involves processing materials to create armor or weapons, a more complex task that takes longer and has a higher failure rate. On the other hand, sewing transforms sewable materials into clothing without altering the material’s properties; it simply changes their form into wearable outfits. One unique aspect of sewing, especially popular among female players, is that beautiful materials can be used to create equally stunning decorative clothing. These decorative outfits can be worn over regular equipment, hiding the clunky, unattractive appearance of armor and helmets while retaining all their attributes.

For women who prioritize beauty above all else, stylish outfits in this world are as sought-after as powerful equipment.

“Thank you. Please teach me how to sew” Posui Chenxin said, her heart brimming with anticipation and joy.

“Hehe, alright” Aunt Yu said with a smile, nodding. She put down her embroidery needle and raised both hands slightly in an unusual gesture.

【Ding…You have successfully learned Beginner Sewing】.

A crisp system notification rang in Posui Chenxin’s ears. She thanked Aunt Yu again, “Thank you, Aunt Yu.”

“The growth of sewing is very different from other life professions. It requires a high level of talent; the more dexterous you are, the faster your sewing skill will improve. To level up, you need to practice extensively by continuously sewing to gain experience. With your current Beginner Sewing, you can only make simple white-tier or basic attribute-enhanced equipment, as well as simple decorative clothing. Work hard, little girl. With effort, you could become a famous tailor” Aunt Yu said with a warm smile.

As if recalling something, Aunt Yu  picked up some items nearby and handed them to Posui Chenxin. “These are some basic materials and tools for sewing practice and leveling up. Take them as a gift.”

“Thank you. Thank you so much. I won’t let you down.”

From some point in her life, Posui Chenxin had made a habit of sincerely saying 『thank you』 every time she received help, no matter how small. Her gratitude was never just a polite response but a heartfelt expression of appreciation for those who helped her.

Advancing her appraisal skill was challenging, as it required a large amount of equipment to appraise—a process beyond her control. Sewing, on the other hand, was something she could practice freely during her downtime at Guo Guo’s Cottage. By improving herself, she could do more for him—to repay all that he had given her.

As she hurried away, Yu Da Ma, the seamstress, kept a warm smile on her face as she watched Posui Chenxin’s retreating figure. “Such a kind girl. May the Goddess Xiyao bless you.”

Snow Velvet Coat: A coat crafted from the pelt of a snow wolf. When equipped, it completely negates the effects of mild cold, significantly reduces the impact of moderate and severe cold, and decreases the life-draining effects of cold environments by 30%. However, it reduces movement speed by 10 upon equipping.

The attributes of the two Snow Velvet Coats left Ye Tian Xie astonished, as they far exceeded his expectations. Snow wolf pelts were obtained from ordinary snow wolves, and equipment made from such materials typically shouldn’t boast such extraordinary properties. The 30% reduction in life-draining effects, in particular, caught him by surprise.

What he didn’t realize was that the impressive cold resistance also came from the transparent button attached to the coats.

“How much did the two coats cost in total?” Ye Tian Xie asked as he stashed them into his inventory.

“Each coat was 100 gold coins, so it’s 200 gold coins in total… Brother Tian Xie, this time I…”

“These coins will be added to your salary for today,” Ye Tian Xie interrupted Posui Chenxin before she could finish her sentence. He knew she had a kind heart, but considering the struggles she likely faced in her current circumstances, he couldn’t possibly accept her 《gift》.

His firm but casual tone left Posui Chenxin with no choice but to relent. She hesitated, then asked tentatively, “Where’s Sister Fei Fei?”

“She… went to cook,” Ye Tian Xie replied. At his mention, Su Fei Fei had hurriedly returned to his side earlier, only to quickly log off again after dragging him around briefly. It was already afternoon, and Su Fei Fei was famously slow at making dinner—it could drag from five o’clock to seven… and still might not be finished.

“Hmm… Brother Tian Xie, you have a wonderful girlfriend. She’s beautiful, kind hearted, and so thoughtful,” Posui Chenxin remarked softly, smiling faintly.

Ye Tian Xie tapped the table lightly, not responding. Hearing Posui Chenxin’s words made him reflect on Su Fei Fei’s usual actions, which indeed matched the descriptors: beautiful, kind hearted, and thoughtful.

His mind involuntarily conjured an image of Su Fei Fei wearing the 《Miracle of the Ocean》 outfit, dancing for him, and then embracing him while murmuring softly. A powerful longing surged through his heart—though they had just been together, this sudden impulse made him yearn to see her again.

“Chenxin, your boss will ensure you receive your salary within three minutes. If you have nothing else to do, log off early and spend more time with your loved ones,” Ye Tian Xie said with a smile. He picked up his communicator, gave Zuo Po Jun a few instructions, bid farewell to Posui Chenxin, and logged off on the spot.

The time was a little past five in the afternoon. It had been a long time—possibly since he first entered the game world—since Ye Tian Xie had logged off this early.

Emerging from the world of Destiny, Ye Tian Xie silently stared at the familiar ceiling for two seconds before sitting up in bed. His ears caught the sound of approaching footsteps… distinctly the shuffle of slippers.

Rising, he opened his bedroom door, nearly colliding head-on with Su Fei Fei, who was passing by. Just as Ye Tian Xie was about to speak, his eyes widened, and his expression froze completely. Su Fei Fei, equally startled, stood motionless, staring back at him.

A second later, Ye Tian Xie recovered first, swiftly raising his hands to cover his ears. As expected, half a second later, a high-pitched scream pierced through his defenses.

“Ahhhh—!”