After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

The Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team is already considered by everyone to be a surefire future Rock-level Squad.

As for Lia, who kicked Lin Da out, the thought of most onlookers was only one, "She got what she deserved!"

Due to her fiery temper, Lia had offended many adventure teams in the Great Mystery Continent and didn't have a good reputation.

When Lin Da was with them, Snow Goose was known for its harm-free strategies and was thriving, no one dared to offend them lightly, and they tolerated Lia.

But once Lin Da left, the embarrassing defeat of Snow Goose on the eleventh floor was witnessed by everyone.

They all realized that this attention-grabbing adventure team was on a downward spiral.

When the walls fall, everyone pushes; when the drum is broken, everyone strikes.

Now, Lia had become that broken drum.

Adventurers passing by, though saying nothing, had a hint of mockery in their eyes when they saw her.

Lia's ears were sharp enough to hear those adventurers whispering behind her back:

"Isn't that the 'Clown Captain' Lia? What was going through her mind to kick the pillar of the team out?"

"I heard that when Lin Da was with Snow Goose, his compensation was the lowest of all the members."

"What a blind leader, seems her brains are as small as her chest!"

What's wrong with being as small as a bear, none of your damn business!

Lia forcefully suppressed her anger. In the past, she would have immediately started a fight with those adventurers making snide remarks.

But today, she just wanted to go back and rest.

...

At the same moment, at Secret Realm Square.

A blue light flashed.

Lin Da and his two companions appeared on the circular platform beside the World Tree.

"We're back,"

Lin Da looked at the crowded Secret Realm Square with a sense of emotion.

Every time he returned from the World Tree, he would utter a similar exclamation: once again, they had all come back safely.

He held Monica's little hand, and beside him was Kafni with a big bag on her back brimming with Gold Coins and Magical Equipment.

The adventurers in the square looked at them with envy.

Teams coming out from the World Tree were either triumphant and jubilant or downcast and dispirited.

Lin Da's team was clearly the former.

Departing the platform, they planned to find a nearby trading house to sell off the unnecessary items.

A big bag of spoils had worn Kafni out.

In his mind, Lin Da tallied the gains from this strategy,

Firstly, in terms of levels, both he and Kafni had reached level 16, while Monica was at 18.

Once the team's average level reached 20 and they made it to the tenth floor, they could become a Rock-level Squad.

'Let's hurry up and reach level 20,' Lin Da thought to himself.

The second gain was in Gold Coins and Demon Cores.

From the first, second, and third floors, along with two hidden Magical Creatures, a total of 30,140 Gold Coins burst forth.

Among them, 35 level 5 Black Magic Dog Demon Cores, and 11 level 10 Metal Series Magic Cores.

33 level 7 Aquatic Demon Demon Cores from the Withered Leaf Forest of the second floor.

On the third floor, 25 level 15 Goblin Demon Cores.

And 2 Demon Cores from hidden Magical Creatures, one from the Metal Slime and the other from the Goblin Chieftain.

Their Demon Cores were much larger in size, contained much more concentrated Magic Power, and were much more valuable than ordinary Demon Cores.

The third gain was equipment, again a big pile.

Included:

5 level 6 Purple Gear pieces, 1 Orange Gear piece.

A level 10 Metal Slime Sword and Shield, a level 10 Metal Slime Chainmail, and a level 10 Orange level Crescent Dagger.

6 level 7 Purple Gear pieces exploded from the second floor Withered Leaf Forest.

On the third floor, the Silent Plains, 5 level 8 Purple Gear pieces.

The Goblin Chieftain's Bloodthirsty Wolf Fang Club, Bonetooth Pendant, and key item Goblin Ring.

And the last item...

A small box tucked into Lin Da's pocket, a gift from Dwarf Chief Kanto.

An Orange accessory, Ferocious Fang.

The attributes of this equipment were:

[Level: 15]

[Attribute Points: Strength +150, Agility +20]

[Special Effect: Comes with the skill 'Fatal Strike']

[Fatal Strike: Smash forward with the Main Weapon, causing 'high damage', can be used twice, recharge time 24 hours]

[Equipment Score: 471. This tooth belonged to the great Dwarf Warrior Okama * Liqiu.]

An accessory with a strong active attack Skill and great attributes!

While the attribute added is strength, Lin Da has the legendary Skill [Balance of the Scales], making his Magic Power always equal to his strength, so he could also make use of this accessory.

The skill 'Fatal Strike' that comes with Ferocious Fang is a very useful physical Skill for the early stages,

Featuring a 'blunt' characteristic, it deals 50% bonus damage to shell-armored and rock-type magical creatures due to their vulnerability.

In another week, a murderous crab frenzy will break out in the wilds of White Dove City. The attributes of the murderous crab are [Water] [Carapace], with weaknesses being [earth system magic] [blunt impact].

The skills that come with the Ferocious Fang are quite suitable for dealing with murderous crabs.

Remembering this minor event, Lin Da's expression gradually became more solemn.

In the game, his adventure team had seven members, but now there were only four. As a witch, Lulu wasn't convenient to show up, making this event much more difficult than it was in the game.

The magical creature hidden beneath Breeze River Beach had reached level 23 and was of the Rare Orange Level, much stronger than the Goblin Chieftain. Lin Da estimated that two of the crab's pincers could "Blood Lock" the Goblin Chieftain...

Lin Da's target wasn't that creature, however; there's a significant gap below and above level 20.

Being an Orange Level creature, a hidden magical creature + a mutated being... The White Dove Adventure Group would be the ones to deal with it.

Lin Da's team still fell short of facing such a level of magical creature.

His true target lay beneath that hidden creature, a few of the Purple Rare Level magical creatures: the Black Shell Crab General.

The pair of large pincers of the Black Shell Crab General were precious magical materials; its Demon Core could be used to craft a Magic Wand. Killing it would also yield a significant amount of Mystical Points.

Chapter Explore:

"System, activate."

Lin Da silently muttered to himself, opening up his personal attribute page.

To subdue the Black Shell Crab General, he needed to increase his attack to at least 500, otherwise it would be difficult to penetrate its defense.

Lin Da donned the Ferocious Fang ornament—so long as it was connected to his magic power, even if it was kept in an inner pocket, it counted as equipped.

His attributes now read as follows:

Level: 16

Occupation: Chosen Healing Hero

Hit Points: 5200 (4200+1000)

Magic Power: 563 (333+230)

Strength: 563 (333+230)

Defense: 83 (63+20)

Magic Defense: 131 (111+20)

Agility: 100 (70+30)

Resistance: 30% Poison Series reduction

Experience Points: 1000/40000

Remaining Skill Points: 6

Mystical Points: 3067

Diamonds: 44040

...

Lin Da's Dual Attack had risen from 366 when he first entered the Mystic Realm to 563, nearly double, meeting the minimum standard to break through the Black Shell Crab General's defense.

However, this was not his full capacity, as his Main Weapon, the Walnut Wood Magic Sword, was full of cracks and unusable, leaving him down one piece of equipment.

"Now that I've got money, sticking with blue gear won't do. Moreover, creatures like murderous crabs with their carapace armor have resistance to poison, requiring even higher equipment standards," Lin Da thought to himself.

The shell of the murderous crab is akin to human nails, which are naturally resistant to poison.

He needed to consider purchasing equipment with attributes like [Aquatic Monster Special Attack] [Spell Penetration], to mitigate the disadvantage of the murderous crab's poison resistance.

While pondering this, Lin Da cast a glance at Monica.

As a damage dealer, Monica's earth system magic is the perfect counter to murderous crabs.

He remembered the suggestions made in jest that Monica was a poor loli in tattered blue gear... Lin Da patted Monica's head generously and said, "Come on, the captain will take you shopping for equipment!"

"What about me?" Kafni came up excitedly, panting and carrying a large bag.

Lin Da was surprised, "Don't you already have a Crescent Dagger?"

"Not enough, get me a full set of Purple Gear so I can steal from the magical creatures until even their underpants are gone," Kafni boasted, pulling out two large swords from her bag.

Lin Da glanced at them, and his attribute page popped up in front of his eyes:

[Name: Slightly Blunt Ordinary Greatsword]

[Type: Equipment - Main Weapon]

[Quality: Green Fine]

[Level: 15]

[Attribute Points: Strength +35, Magic Power +10]

[Equipment Score: 47. A weapon favored by Goblin Soldiers, but it might smell a bit stinky]

Lin Da and Monica both held their noses.

"You managed to steal two of the Goblin's weapons, which is indeed commendable, but these are only of green quality, right?" Lin Da spread his hands, "At best, I can buy you a pair of Purple Boots."

"What? I want the full set!" Kafni complained dejectedly, her voice echoing across the square,

People nearby cast them odd looks.

Shouting for Purple Gear like it was nothing, just how much had this team gained?

That blonde big bear of a woman actually dared to demand a full set of Purple Equipment...

Looking around at the adventurers in the square, only one in ten would have a piece of Purple Gear.

Being fully equipped in Purple Gear usually indicated membership in a Rock-level Adventure Team.