After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

"Luck."

Lin Da humbly smiled, "On the fourth floor, I found a piece of dragon skin."

"To find something like that... I'm impressed," Gale scratched his head, enviously saying, "Even among Star-ranked adventurers, dragon skin is a rare treasure. I read in the newspaper that you're described as an 'adventurer favored by the Goddess,' and that must be true!"

In fact, that was the truth...

Lin Da thought amusedly to himself, remembering his recent meeting with Tricia.

He said, "Could I ask you to help me find a blacksmith?"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"That's easy," Gale nodded, "Our White Dove Adventure Group often collaborates with a master blacksmith, it's just that the crafting fee is a bit expensive."

"For Epic-level equipment, it starts at 500,000 Gold Coins. But rest assured, with me, Gale, here, 400,000 Gold Coins will definitely be enough."

"Thank you, Mr. Gale." Lin Da took out a level 20 Demon Core from his Space Ring: "This type of attribute is quite rare, and knowing that you have an interest in collecting various Demon Cores, I specifically kept this one."

It was exactly the Demon Core he received from the Flesh Worm's wish.

Its attribute was 'Mental,' highly collectible, starting at 50,000 Gold Coins and moreover, very difficult to obtain.

This level 20 Mental Series Demon Core displayed a deep pink hue, the size of a quail egg, extremely exquisite.

Gale's eyes lit up immediately. He took the Demon Core, turning it over in his hands, obviously cherishing it.

"Brother Lin Da, I won't beat around the bush with you. Aside from beautiful girls, my favorite thing is Demon Cores."

Gale stored it in his Space Ring, lightly pressing his fist against Lin Da's chest: "When you have time, come to the White Dove Adventure Group for a drink."

"Speaking of which... the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team is planning to host a party," Lin Da laughed. "I was planning to personally notify the White Dove Adventure Group, but it's a fortunate coincidence to have run into you."

Gale's attention, which had been focused on the Demon Core, only then noticed that all three members of the Phoenix Tail Flower Team had reached level 21!

It had only been three days since he last saw them.

Weren't they level 19 at that time?

Gale was slightly taken aback.

The expression of this Star-ranked adventurer, usually calm and collected, now took on a hint of seriousness.

Before Lin Da reached level 20, Gale's interest in him was solely in recognition of Lin Da's potential. But there were too many adventurers with potential, and countless had met their demise at the World Tree.

At level 20, one could grasp an Ultimate Skill and equip gear much stronger than that available at level 19.

Even if Lin Da's talent were to dry up in the future, hitting a wall, unable to advance to the next floor, at the very least he would be a level 21 adventurer, holding a sturdy position within White Dove City.

Moreover, Gale didn't believe Lin Da's potential would end there.

Improving to level 21 in such a short period suggested that Lin Da's chances of becoming a captain of an Iron Level adventure team were all the more likely.

As the commander of the White Dove Adventure Group, Gale was smarter than most and had made the early decision to befriend Lin Da, considering it beneficial for the group.

Now that Lin Da had stepped into level 21, Gale truly recognized the worth of Phoenix Tail Flower.

These thoughts and changes happened in an instant.

Gale still appeared casual, as if chatting with a friend; however, his heart held much more sincerity.

"Level 20, indeed you should throw a party! When will it be? You must notify us."

"As for the time..."

Lin Da thought about it. In a few days, the Great Mystery Continent would open, so he decided: "Better early than late, I plan to send out the invitations to various adventure teams tomorrow and hold the event the day after."

"The day after... Good, that day Captain Abner happens to be free, he can come!" Gale patted Lin Da's shoulder: "Make sure to invite more girls to the party and have good alcohol available!"

"Captain Abner can come?" Lin Da was somewhat surprised.

For an ordinary level 20 team's promotion party, it was already an honor for the White Dove Adventure Group to send someone over.

With Captain Abner, the leader of an Iron Level Adventure Group, making an appearance, it would undoubtedly help Phoenix Tail Flower rapidly establish a reputation among the adventurers of White Dove City.

Lin Da, feeling moved, said, "Tomorrow, Phoenix Tail Flower will surely prepare fine wine to welcome you all!"

Mr. Gale sighed, "It's okay, it was a good opportunity to pull Abner out to breathe some fresh air. All that constant training has made him almost grow fur. With a captain like that, he's definitely not going to be liked by girls!"

"Moreover, it's been several months since a new team advanced to level 20, so it's a good chance for everyone to gather."

Gale looked around and leaned in to whisper in Lin Da's ear:

"A little birdie told me that a new Guardian might appear on the tenth floor, much more formidable than the previous ones! Once the tenth floor opens up, you guys should be able to catch up, and our rock-level squads in White Dove City will surely defeat this Guardian."

Lin Da's expression changed, and he said with implication, "We'll see... For Phoenix Tail Flower, it's still best to make steady progress."

That 'World Boss' on the tenth floor – Lin Da knew about it and knew that Phoenix Tail Flower, as they were now, was not up to the task of defeating it.

He still mainly focused on the Goblin Nest on the fifth floor, trying to get an epic-level main weapon to boost the team's output.

"As for crafting the Magic Dragon Soft Armor, I'm counting on you." Lin Da solemnly took out the Dragon Skin and Demon Core and handed them to Gale.

This trust made Gale's expression turn solemn.

"Leave it to me. In no more than seven days, I'll definitely bring you the Magic Dragon Soft Armor!"

...

In the afternoon.

The wilds of White Dove City, the rocky lands.

"Flame Burst!"

The girl with short red hair shouted loudly, swinging her greatsword at the Ironclad Land Turtle in front of her that was seven meters long and resembled a small hill.

Under the formidable power of the skill "Energy Charging," the Land Turtle let out a mournful cry, and its hard carapace was split by the girl's blade.

"Cast your spells now!"

Phyllis noticed the turtle's defenses were broken and quickly issued a command.

You don't need to tell me, I already know.

Aiko hummed to herself indignantly.

A small fry like that, always directing her around.

Only Lin Da's commands didn't annoy her when she heard them.

In terms of judgment on the battlefield, Aiko was even stronger than Phyllis. She had already predicted the Land Turtle's defenses would break and was precasting the "Hammer of Destruction" spell.

"Transform into the force of destruction, annihilate the Magical Creatures in front of me!"

Aiko's blonde hair fluttered, her chest proudly puffed, and she pointed the pristine, dainty magic wand forward, as a huge hammer formed from light in the void.

Following the gap Lia had created, Aiko slammed the hammer down on the Land Turtle.

Thud!

The turtle's Life Barrier violently fluctuated.

Then, a green Spiral Arrow came tearing through the sky.

The "Wind Archer" Klyne's skill "Spiral Piercing Arrow"!

The Fighting Spirit Arrows became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

From the turtle's wounds gushed a copious amount of fresh blood.

Soon after, its head drooped, and its limbs went from taut to relaxed.

It fell to the ground, lifeless.

Klrona wiped the sweat from her forehead, raised her little axe riddled with notches, and her pink twin ponytails happily swung back and forth:

"Yay! We've defeated a level 28 Magical Creature!"