I, Valon, am frantically searching for my mother.

Is it possible for humans to actually see golden dragons?

Wayne couldn't help but think about it.

Although the golden dragon is indeed quite friendly towards humans, this is evident from the fact that it set up a barrier on its core mountain range—

The golden dragons do not wish to be disturbed too much.

"So, what method is it?"

Wayne asked.

Vivian smiled, revealing a bright, small canine tooth on one side.

"Although... this method is designed for humans! But I think the principle is the same! After all, what Golden Dragons like most is... doing good deeds!"

Vivian said matter-of-factly.

"Men like Jinlong love doing good deeds! And of course, they also love people who do good deeds!"

"Anything that involves upholding justice is welcome! Helping the elderly, guiding lost children home, fighting evil, rescuing the innocent, maintaining order..."

Vivian spoke with great familiarity, clearly indicating her strong approval of this set of Golden Dragon values, and her speaking speed increased with excitement.

"Furthermore, the Golden Dragon Lords have even created a special selection process for the Star of Hel. Every six months, they select a few of the kindest humans to travel to Mount Valius. Not only will they be able to meet the Golden Dragon in person, but they may even receive a reward from him!"

They really know how to play.

Upon hearing this, Wayne couldn't help but sigh.

It's amazing that they came up with the idea of ​​using awards to guide and encourage people to do good deeds and set social role models!

Therefore, it is not surprising that Hel developed that special atmosphere of advocating justice.

After all, doing good deeds not only brings spiritual satisfaction and social praise, but also the chance to be personally received by legendary creatures and receive substantial rewards!

This temptation is too great for ordinary people!

"And there's more!"

Vivian then added excitedly.

"Recently, it seems that Master Jinlong has been paying more and more attention to this matter. Three months ago, he changed it from once every six months to once a month."

"In other words, the chances of meeting Master Jinlong through this channel have greatly increased! Although the competition may be fiercer, there are also more opportunities!"

Wayne quickly did some mental calculations.

There should still be some time before the end of the month.

If things go well, I should have a chance to participate in this selection process.

Moreover, these competition requirements were practically tailor-made for him!

He has just dismantled a den of iniquity that was poisoning children, saving more than twenty children and reforming a potential, persistent source of evil!

Wayne couldn't believe that anyone in Hull City could surpass him in such a short time.

"Then, Vivian, do you think that all the good deeds I've done so far will be enough to get into Mount Varius and meet the other golden dragons?"

Wayne felt his chances were very high!

"you?"

Vivian glanced at Wayne, then decisively shook her head.

"Impossible! Although you have saved many people and done a great deed, it's impossible for you to see the Golden Dragon through this!"

"Huh? Why?"

Wayne couldn't help but ask.

Could it be that everyone in Hull City is really learning from Lei Feng under the inspiration of the Golden Dragon, to the point that being a good person has become so popular that saving so many children is no big deal?

Vivian seemed to have noticed Wayne's suspicion.

"Sir, I think you may have completely misunderstood the situation. Wanting to see Jinlong to do good deeds is only one aspect."

Vivian held up one finger and then said seriously:

"If you really want to see other golden dragons, first of all—"

"You need to pay first!"

……

"What...what does that mean?"

Wayne started to stutter a little.

"Isn't this doing a good deed? What does this have to do with money?"

Could it be that so-called charitable donations are considered doing good deeds?

If that's the case, wouldn't we be doomed?!

Putting aside whether Wayne is willing to engage in this kind of pay-to-win scheme—he is essentially a green dragon, and instinctively resists spending money.

The key question is... where does he get so much money to compete with the deeply entrenched nobles and wealthy merchants in Hel City?

Most of the money he had came from Scarface's gang, plus the ill-gotten gains Vivian handed over. It was enough for his personal enjoyment, but it was definitely not going to work for charity.

Vivian, on the other hand, seemed very knowledgeable and patiently explained to Wayne.

"Money alone won't do, of course, Master Jinlong~"

Vivian held up one finger and shook it.

"After all, compared to simply throwing money around, the Jinlong men prefer people who do good deeds from the bottom of their hearts. That pure kindness and courage are what move them the most!"

"But the problem is—"

She changed the subject, spread her hands, and her expression became helpless and realistic.

"You can't do without money!"

"Back then, to ensure fairness, the selection process wasn't entrusted to any one person or group, but rather judged by everyone in Hull City."

"What does 'everyone' mean? It means citizens, guilds, scholars, officials... everyone who has a voice. The opinions, discussions, and word-of-mouth of everyone come together to form the final selection results!"

"so!"

Vivian emphasized her words, her eyes sharpening.

"In situations like these, doing good deeds is no longer the only requirement for successful selection!"

"More importantly—you need to let everyone know you did a good deed!"

"May your name, your deeds, your good deeds be celebrated in the streets and alleys of Hull! May they be discussed in taverns and teahouses! May they be mentioned in noble salons!"

"We need to make everyone think: 'Ah, you're such a good person! What you've done is so meaningful for our city of Hel! If you don't go up Mount Valius, who is qualified to go up?'"

"Only in this way can you be selected with certainty!"

Vivian became more and more excited as she talked, gesturing wildly.

"For the past three months, I've been observing those who were ultimately selected. I've discovered a key pattern!"

"If we can consistently appear on the front page or prominent sections of newspapers during the period leading up to the selection process..."

"Then, the success rate of the final selection will increase significantly!"

Wayne fell silent after hearing Vivian's words.

It's not that I have a problem with the way the Golden Dragons do things; after all, in theory, it is fairer for everyone to participate in the selection process. But the problem is that things often go wrong in this situation.

The power of selection, which should have been in the hands of everyone, ended up falling into the hands of a few newspapers.

"Vivian."

"Those humans who were eventually able to enter Mount Valius..."

"Are most of them nobles or people closely associated with nobles and wealthy merchants?"

Vivian didn't seem to care much about that, and acted as if it were perfectly normal.

"That's normal, isn't it? After all, nobles do receive a better education, and they have the opportunity to do more good deeds, right?"

"Oh dear, Mr. Golden Dragon, why are you changing the subject!"

Although Vivian was somewhat annoyed that Wayne had steered the conversation away, she was seriously considering Wayne's best interests.

"Master Jinlong, I've made up my mind. If you also want to enter the Valius Mountains this way, you'd better spend more money to contact the newspapers!"

"Have them create several major news headlines specifically for us, and then you do something truly earth-shattering. You'll definitely get to meet the other Golden Dragon Lords then!"