After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

"That's right,"

"If only the first level had Metal Slime, indeed it wouldn't be worth the price of one hundred thousand gold. But... all three random trial Mystic Realms on the thirteenth level have Metal Slimes."

Lin Da calmly stated this fact.

In his head, he held the information on hidden Magical Creatures for every level, and he didn't mind giving away a few common hidden ones to secure the first bucket of gold for his team.

As Lin Da's words spread throughout the hall, all the noisy chatter instantly disappeared, leaving a quiet stillness.

An Elf Merchant with white hair and a monocle on his face changed expression—the thirteenth level also has Metal Slimes?

A level 10 Metal Slime from the first level was enough to raise the level of the Phoenix Tail Flower team's captain by two. Then what about the Metal Slimes on the thirteenth level?

Helping each member of a rock-level squad gain one level effortlessly?

This sudden piece of news sent everyone into a brainstorm.

No one knew where Lin Da had gotten his information from, but even if they asked, such secrets wouldn't be shared with them. Inquiring rashly could easily make them appear to have ulterior motives, leading to enmity.

In this Another World, where Mystic Realm rewards varied widely, it was not impossible for low-ranked adventurers to possess valuable information, although the chances were small.

Everyone subconsciously regarded Lin Da as a lucky fellow.

If Lin Da wasn't lying, then... the price of one hundred thousand gold was not only fair but outrageously so.

[How can you prove that this is true? You've only been to the eighth level, right? Your word alone is not proof!]

Seeing this Golden Advice, Lin Da thought to himself that the sender seemed to know him quite well, aware that he had only been to the eighth level.

"The way to prove it is very simple."

He said, "The captain of the Ice Flower Adventure Team, Isa should be here, right?"

[Frost Swordsman: I am here.]

Lin Da nodded and said, "I will act as the off-field commander for the Ice Flower Adventure Team, assisting them in conquering the thirteenth level. At that time, I will also guide them to find the hidden Magical Creatures of the thirteenth level, the Metal Slimes."

Off-field commanding and personal guidance.

These two key phrases conveyed Lin Da's strong confidence.

With his solemn public promise, adventurers and merchants almost entirely believed him. Considering the reputation Lin Da had from his strategies, he wouldn't ruin his credibility for a few potions.

That is to say, it was very likely that there really were Metal Slimes on the thirteenth level!

In front of the strategy broadcast podium, Isa looked utterly incredulous, somewhat disbelieving that Lin Da would give her such a generous gift,

So much so that it made her wonder: Could it be that Lin Da was showing affection for her?

The members of the Ice Flower team screamed excitedly. Under Lin Da's command, the Ice Flower Adventure Team would seize the first kill of the hidden Magical Creatures on the thirteenth level!

This pie from the sky directly made everyone on Ice Flower dizzy with disbelief.

"Captain, I think Lin Da has taken a fancy to you, this is him pursuing you indirectly."

"Captain, just reward him with your body that's been kept for more than twenty years, there's nothing else we can offer."

"The Eye of True Knowledge is awesome!"

Amidst the teasing of her teammates, Isa's face turned red with embarrassment and she coughed sternly, "Stop talking nonsense. With so many girls around Lin Da, how could he have feelings for me?"

Her teammates laughed good-naturedly.

The proud female commander of Ice Flower said, "Well, that's not necessarily true. Some boys just like conquering a frosty beauty like our captain!"

"Hahahaha…"

Compared to the lively atmosphere at Ice Flower, the people of Snow Goose could only be described as clowns.

Lin Da had given the opportunity for the first kill of the hidden Magical Creatures to Ice Flower, not his old employer, Snow Goose.

When you think about it, it made sense—with that annoying Lia around, how could Lin Da possibly give such an opportunity to Snow Goose? Aiko sighed deeply as she looked at the somewhat sad expressions on Klrona and the others.

She glanced surreptitiously towards a corner, where a pale girl sat, and couldn't help but sneer inwardly: What's the use of regretting now? If you hadn't driven him away, the thirteenth level's hidden Magical Creatures would definitely have belonged to Snow Goose.

Since the first kill was no longer possible, Snow Goose could only settle for the next best thing, the second kill.

'If Lia truly has the responsibility of a captain, she would calmly negotiate and ask Lin Da to sell her the Metal Destroyer Potion. Anyway, I am not about to play the fool for her anymore,' Aiko thought coldly.

The crowd in the hall buzzed with discussion:

"Lin Da's potions are limited to three bottles, and Ice Flower will definitely get one, leaving only two bottles remaining, right?"

"There are over a dozen rock-level squads in White Dove City, more than half haven't conquered the thirteenth level yet, two bottles of potion are clearly not enough to go around."

"The decision of to whom he sells is ultimately Lin Da's, isn't it?"

On the second floor, Jite looked surprised, "The hidden Magical Creatures on the thirteenth level... Gale, hasn't the White Dove's second team only reached the twelfth level?"

"Hmm. I think we can secure a bottle for the brothers in the second team."

Gale, putting aside his usual nonchalance, spoke seriously, "The 'Divine Gift' provided by such hidden creatures is even more abundant than the treasures of the Secret Realm Guardian of the same level. Selling it for one hundred thousand gold a bottle is indeed not expensive."

Gale recalled the Metal Destroyer he thrown away as trash, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Fortunately, only he knew about it; if Jite found out, his head would surely be in for a beating.

The conversation on the second floor was not hidden from the others; rather, it reached the ears of every person with the reinforcement of Jite's and Gale's power.

The implication was clear.

Lin Da's Metal Destroyer belonged to White Dove Adventure Group—they wanted a bottle.

As the strongest adventure group in the city, there wouldn't be any objections from others, would there?

Under this silent threat, people could only reluctantly accept it.

The White Dove Adventure Group's defense of resources in the Great Mystery Continent and their prevention of invasions from neighboring cities was a well-acknowledged feat.

Moreover, their strength was indeed formidable, being an all Star-ranked adventurer team, they were not ones ordinary adventurers dared to offend.

In this way... Ice Flower took one bottle, White Dove Adventure Group took one, leaving only one bottle remaining.

Many eyes turned toward the Snow Goose Adventure Team on the platform.

The relationship between Aiko and Lin Da seemed rather good, didn't it?

This way, the three potions would all be booked, nearly irrelevant to outsiders.

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"But you never know. What if, just what if Lin Da sells the potion to me? Taking a chance to ask doesn't cost anything, right?"

Many people held onto the idea of trying their luck.

In the stream, Lin Da bowed slightly and said:

"The live strategy session ends here, and it's time for Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team to pack up our spoils and leave the Mystic Realm. Those interested in purchasing can go to the address I mentioned earlier tonight. So, I hope everyone has a happy day, see you next time!"

With a snap, the screen plunged into darkness.

The live strategy broadcast was over, and numerous adventurers were still passionately discussing it, immersed in the aftermath of the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team's strategy session, reluctant to move on.

Tutorial-level guidance for the first three layers,

Defeating the hidden Magical Creature Metal Slime,

The fierce battle with the Goblin Chieftain,

One after another, Orange Equipment was looted...

Without a doubt, the front page of tomorrow's White Dove City morning papers would be dominated by Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team.

Everyone was joyfully talking about the strategy session as they left the hall in groups.

The members of Snow Goose did as well.

However, the enthusiastic reporters from the press were not about to let them leave easily.

Magic Cameras were snapping away at Aiko and the others.

It was clearly noticeable that the well-known adventurers of Snow Goose all seemed a bit downcast, lacking the radiant luster they had upon arrival.

Kami, a female reporter with short brown hair, eagerly blocked Aiko's path and handed her the magic microphone:

"Miss Aiko, may I ask what it's like being the Joker... Oh no, I mean, as Lin Da's rumored girlfriend and a former teammate, what do you think of this live strategy event?"

"What do I think? I watch with my eyes."

Aiko's calm and smiling face throbbed with bulging veins.

For crying out loud, it's not over, is it?

I've said before that the Joker is Lia, not me!

Kami seemed even more excited—she's perturbed! Nothing attracted more attention than seeing a pampered young lady lose her composure, and Kami hurriedly threw out a second question:

"Snow Goose team leader Lia claims Lin Da was too weak and got kicked out of the adventure team, do you agree with this?"

"Actually, everyone misunderstood."

Aiko took a slow, deep breath and put up a falsely cheerful smile:

"Snow Goose Adventure Team had a small misunderstanding with Lin Da, and with our team leader's temper... well, everyone knows—give her a little stimulus, and she starts talking nonsense. But I believe the day will come when Snow Goose gets back on good terms with Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team and fights side by side."

"Oh, is that so? But I don't think so!" Kami's reply almost made Aiko reveal her true self—a disguise smeared all over this Shar Pei reporter's head!

Kami still didn't realize the danger; with a reporter's fearless dedication to the truth, she continued to ask:

"Is it true that Lia missed out on today's event because she was working on a breakthrough in her level? Knowing about today's live event, does she regret her decision to kick out Lin Da?"

Regret? Aiko almost burst into laughter; the powder keg had actually regretted it the day after Lin Da left, only her mouth was harder than her skull!

That kind of person, even if smacked on the buttocks with the Goblin Chieftain's Wolf Fang Club, wouldn't admit to her regret.

"Sorry, I'm in a rush, I haven't done my beauty treatment this afternoon, and my skin is getting worse~"

Aiko pushed past Kami, her expression dark as she operated her wheelchair like a defeated commander, leading Klrona and the others away.

A group of reporters from the press felt as satisfied as bears with honey, shouting in delight, and began scribbling fervently in their notebooks.

Major newspapers like the White Dove Morning News still knew restraint, but it was anyone's guess how some smaller papers might exaggerate and sensationalize the scene.

...

Upstairs, as Dawen was about to leave, he spotted a familiar figure.

Slim figure, red long hair peeking out from beneath a hood.

Head bent low, biting her teeth together, her face pale.

"Dawen, where are you going? Won't you come and sit with the White Dove Adventure Group?" Jite asked in surprise.

"Next time, got some family matters, gotta go."

Dawen disappeared like a bolt of lightning, leaving only traces of electricity in the air.

Jite narrowed his eyes and muttered: "That guy, he's gotten stronger."

The Crimson adventure team would always be a massive rock looming over the heads of White Dove Adventure Group.

...

In an alley near the Adventurer's Guild.

"If you apologize, Snow Goose might still have a chance at reconciliation."

In the flicker of electric sparks, Dawen's figure appeared before a red-haired girl wearing a hood.

"Get out of my way." The girl hung her head, and today, it seemed she had no intention of picking a fight with Dawen.