Chapter 19 - 019 Lin Bai is a good person.
The thought that these crafty Players might cause trouble for him in the future stirred Lin Bai’s restless heart; a preemptive strike seemed the best course of action.
He cast a few glances at Mo’s Sword Gym across the street, very tempted to go in and speak with the gym owner about taking over their recruitment efforts.
Making connections would allow him to earn some pocket money while also profiting from the Players’ endeavors, accumulating a good amount of "water" for his Negative Emotion Tree.
He was seventy percent sure he could seal the deal. NPCs currently didn’t understand Players, so their methods wouldn’t be as ruthless as his. It would be a waste to miss such a profitable opportunity.
But after much contemplation, Lin Bai eventually suppressed his eagerness.
There would be plenty of time.
If you push things too hard, connections are bound to end prematurely.
It’s better to let the metaphorical "leeks" grow fat and juicy first; they’ll be more satisfying to harvest later.
After all, life is a marathon, not a sprint.
Players relied on NPCs for their development, while he, possessing what was essentially a cheat, relied solely on his System for growth!
One group relied on others; he relied on himself.