After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Lin Da and two others tumbled out from the bright light, unable to stand steadily, and vomited on the ground.

The current location was the top floor of the Adventurers' Guild, President Velen's office.

It was afternoon, a warm yellow glow lay on the streets and also streamed through the curtains, falling on the office desk.

As Lin Da and the others crashed into the room, they raised a fine dust that floated in the sunlight.

As Lin Da, his two companions, and Bailuo suddenly appeared, the two gloomy figures in the office were simultaneously stunned.

The one dealing with documents on the leather chair was President Velen.

On the long wooden bench for guests on one side of the wall, a girl anxiously swinging her fluffy large tail was Lulu.

They had been waiting here for Lin Da and the others to return since last night.

At that moment,

a black spatial rift suddenly appeared in the office.

Bailuo led Lin Da and his two companions, flying out from it.

Lulu's mouth slightly opened in shock, gazing blankly at the man who was propping himself up with both hands on the ground, his face contorted with pain as he retched.

Tears slowly filled her eyes, blurring her vision.

During the nearly one month that Lin Da and the others were gone, Lulu had been restless and suffering from insomnia for several nights, dark circles prominent under her eyes, and her neat and tidy light blue short hair had lost its luster like withered grass.

"Lin Da...!"

Lulu cried out excitedly, then suddenly lunged into Lin Da's arms, holding him tightly.

Lin Da had just come out of the black rift, still a bit groggy.

He took deep, slow breaths to adjust his physical state, finally bringing his vision into focus.

The warm yellow sunlight and various colors gradually converged before his eyes.

Finally, he saw clearly the girl who had thrown herself into his arms, her wolf ears trembling gently.

A thought crossed Lin Da's mind. Lulu seemed to have lost a lot of weight, there was less flesh on her waist, and even her figure had shrunk a bit!

He touched Lulu's small head, his expression soft.

"Sorry for worrying you."

In the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team, Lulu acted like a vice-captain, handling various miscellaneous tasks and alleviating much of Lin Da's stress.

She was the first team member he had found and was willing to adventure with him when he was just below level 10.

This significant sentiment, Lin Da kept close to his heart.

He thought, he'd find an opportunity to give the Oath Ring to Lulu.

It would be even better if that could boost his trust level...

"It's okay, as long as you're back," Lulu, hearing the friendly teasing voices around her, blushed and stepped out from Lin Da's embrace.

President Velen joked with a smile, "Lin Da, your little girlfriend has been running to the Adventurers' Guild every other day, nearly driving me crazy."

"This past month has also been troubling for the President," Lin Da said as he got up and bowed.

Velen was suddenly taken aback, looked him up and down in disbelief, and murmured, "Something's off with this aura, Lin Da, what level are you now?"

Lulu also realized it.

Her team captain's level seemed to be higher than hers?

Could it really be as Kafni, who was unconcerned at home, had said — that Lin Da had continuous fortunes in the sealed Great Mystery Continent?

With only their own people present, Lin Da confessed openly:

"President, I am now a 33-level Star-ranked adventurer, and this here is my new maid, Tasya, a 35-level wind-based Mage Cannon Master. She'll soon change her city of residence to join us here in White Dove City. Also... an old acquaintance, the captain of the Snow Goose, Lia, is now a 32-level Swordsman."
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After his speech, Velen was so shocked that he sat back in his leather chair, taking a long while to recover.

For him, as the President, the stronger the adventurers in White Dove City, the better; it was all beneficial for his political achievements and would be crucial for future promotions.

Moreover, Velen deeply loved this city where he had been born and raised; his greatest wish was to make White Dove City flourish and, perhaps, to make it into one of the top cities of Cangqing Province.

At this moment, the veteran adventurer, who was over fifty years old, looked at Lin Da and his companions with eyes full of excitement and relief.

"Excellent! It looks like our White Dove City will have two more Iron Level adventure teams! And Miss Tasya, on behalf of the White Dove City Adventurers' Guild, I welcome you!"

Velen walked forward with a big laugh, extending his right hand.

Tasya hesitated slightly, as her usual nature left her uninterested in dealing with Weylon. Such retired, unambitious small fry were beneath her consideration.

However, seeing Lin Da's encouraging gaze, Tasya extended her right hand and shared a perfunctory handshake with the other party.

Weylon simply took this as the typical arrogance of a Senior Star Rank and didn't think much of it, chuckling,

"Now, your Phoenix Tail Flower has several Star-ranked 'generals.' Breaking through the 14th floor to reach Iron Level must be imminent.

You, Lulu, Miss Tasya, and Miss Kafni, who is recuperating at home, I've heard she's also reached Star Rank.

The only one left is Monica... Eh?"

Weylon was about to inquire about Monica's situation when he suddenly noticed, seemed like someone was missing?

"Why is it just you few, where's Monica?"

Weylon exclaimed in surprise.

Where was his favorite Big Lolita with brown hair?

Monica's crisp "Grandpa" had added major points in Weylon's heart.

Realizing Monica was absent, his expression tensed, "It couldn't be, Monica, she..."

was eaten by Magical Creatures.

Such words, he truly couldn't bring himself to say them!

"President, I have a favor to ask you."

Lin Da took this opportunity to reveal Monica's disappearance.

On behalf of the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team, he would issue a reward notice.

The person who finds Monica will be rewarded 2 million Gold Coins!

Anyone who provides valuable clues, 500 thousand!

Weylon immediately agreed to this.

When Lin Da tried to take out his Savings Card, he was stopped.

Weylon spoke seriously,

"Lin Da, you might not know. On the day when the Great Mystery Continent opened, tickets for your team at the viewing building sold out. There are profits to be shared from that.

Including the subsequent sales of your strategy replay... 1.02 million Gold need to be paid to you.

The reward of 2 million Gold Coins, less 980 thousand, will be paid by the Guild. This is our support for Phoenix Tail Flower.

Secondly, I, as the president, am also very worried about Monica! Such a lovely child, if she falls into the hands of those with malicious intent... sigh!"

Seeing Lin Da's expression growing worse, Weylon hurriedly stopped talking.

"I won't delay your team's reunion any longer, I'll go issue the reward notice now."

"Much appreciated, Mr. President."

Lin Da said gratefully.

Then, he bowed to the Little Black-Robed Person and, alongside Lulu, made his way outside the Guild.

He urgently needed to rest.

The dizziness brought about by traversing the dark Void Space still hadn't faded.

Due to the presence of outsiders, Lin Da, considering the etiquette, forced himself not to collapse.

As soon as he stepped into the carriage, only Lulu and his own people were inside, Lin Da could no longer hold himself up.

He weakly leaned into Lulu's arms, his eyelids as heavy as if weighed down by a thousand pounds, and waves of deep sleepiness overwhelmed him.

Lulu, lips pursed and a look of concern on her face, gently stroked Lin Da's black hair, which was filled with dirt and sand particles.

As part of the Werewolf Clan, Lulu had a keen sense of smell. Even though Lin Da had wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, some scent still lingered.

From this, it wasn't difficult to deduce that Lin Da had been through a fierce battle in the closed-off Great Mystery Continent!

Suddenly, noticing a sharp, piercing gaze fixed on herself, Lulu turned her head to look.

It was Bailuo, dressed in a black robe.

"You still haven't told me the whereabouts of the teacher," Bailuo said.