Nobody told me this wasn't a game.

She took the initiative to shake Zuo Chang's hand and said, "You must be Zuo Chang? Your performance at the elite soldier assessment has already spread throughout the community! Many adventurer groups are asking about you, and I didn't expect to meet you here! Hello, I am Feng Gu."

"I am Zuo Chang."

"Zuo Chang, I heard that you won the title of champion in the elite soldier assessment with your outstanding performance?"

Feng Gu smiled, his eyes scrutinizing Zuo Chang.

She added, "I knew it! It can't be that weird. You're clearly at the fourth realm."

Zuo Chang smiled but remained silent.

Brother Man coughed and said, "Deputy Hua Tuan... I don't believe it either, but Brother Zuo was truly at the first level back then. For this, Lu Li of the Chief Adventurer Team even gave him a score of 84."

impossible!

Feng Gu frowned, disbelieving.

How long has it been since the elite soldier assessment ended?

It's only two days and one night!

How could Zuo Chang have risen from the first realm to the fourth realm in such a short time?

Based on her own experience, it would take at least 1,300 ancient crystals to go from level one to four, and that would require some talent.

Everyone's qualifications are different; for some, it can easily exceed two thousand yuan!

With so many ancient crystals, not to mention how much money they would cost; given how popular ancient crystals are, even if you had the money, you couldn't get this many in a day or two.

Feng Guqi asked, "Were you truly at the first realm back then?"

Zuo Chang smiled slightly before saying, "It is indeed a realm. I stockpiled some crystals and only absorbed them after the exam."

Feng Gu was surprised and laughed, "Is that so! Mr. Zuo, it seems... you intended to amaze everyone from the very beginning! To win the top prize with only one realm of cultivation, that's truly impressive!"

"You're welcome."

Zuo Chang's reserved attitude dispelled Feng Gu's idea of ​​directly inviting him to join the group.

She hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Mr. Zuo, are you alone? Sky City is fraught with danger, and going it alone is not a good choice. If you don't mind... why don't you come with us first? Our group is mostly made up of sisters, and we need an excellent man like you to protect us."

Without hesitation, Zuo Chang replied, "I was just about to head to the base. If it's convenient, it would be safer to travel with you all."

"Of course it's convenient!"

The group of four, including two corpses, headed towards the stronghold. The city's outskirts had been cleared, so there was no danger.

Qian Wuyi's work on security measures was fairly adequate.

The outpost was quite well-constructed; in addition to barracks for adventurers, it already had a sizable number of shops.

In addition to weapon shops, potion shops, scroll shops, and other shops closely related to adventure activities, there are also quite a few restaurants and taverns.

Deputy Commander Feng Gu asked, "Zuo Chang, what are your plans for the next step?"

Zuo Chang's goal was simple: to stop Qian Wuyi from creating a system of recognition and inheritance.

The Ring of Recognition needs to be crafted at a specific location on the second floor of the dungeon. The current public progress has not yet broken through the first floor, so it cannot be reached by normal means.

Zuo Chang was very familiar with Sky City.

He knew that he could sneak to the second level through the "underground drainage pipes" on the first level.

Once he finds the "pipeline entrance," he can arrive at the "Secret Ritual Plaza" before everyone else and access the "Technological Furnace."

The technological furnace used to forge the Ring of Inheritance, like the armory, is a "new" piece of equipment; once it breaks, it breaks and cannot be automatically restored.

At that time, we can either destroy the technology furnace directly or remove its core components to disable it, thus achieving our goal.

The only problem now is...

The location of the "pipeline entrance" is not so easy to reach.

Sky City is quite large, and since we haven't conquered it yet, there are many roaming monsters. The entrance that Zuo Chang is familiar with might be on the other side of the city, making it difficult to reach.

At this moment, all he could say was, "This is my first time participating in a new dungeon that hasn't even been released yet, so I don't have any plans... Let's just take it one step at a time!"

Feng Gu smiled and said, "We've been assigned to explore the underground drainage system. This mission is extremely dangerous. Not only are there monsters in the underground drainage pipes, but we might also encounter hostile adventurers. If you're not afraid of danger, why don't you come with us? I'm very interested in your healing abilities."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Chang's eyes lit up!

It's like a dream come true – everything I wanted to do came true!

Zuo Chang feigned hesitation, his eyes lingering on the imposing chest for a moment before he said, "No problem! Vice-Chairman Hua, Brother Man, please give me your guidance."

Feng Gu noticed his gaze.

She puffed out her chest and said, "Brother Zuo Chang... has great charisma and is very charming."

According to the schedule, tomorrow is the day when the "Wind, Flowers, Snow, and Moon" (a type of traditional Chinese painting) will be installed in the underground drainage system.

As one of the few adventure groups, Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon has its own temporary headquarters in its stronghold.

It was a rather spacious two-story building, the interior was very clean, and all the necessary living necessities, such as bedding, were provided.

Brother Man led Zuo Chang back to the dormitory. As he unloaded his weapons, he said, "Brother Zuo, I told you before, right? Our Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon Adventurer Group may not have much else, but we have two things that are good! Do you know what those two things are?"

Zuo Chang asked with a smile, "I still need to ask you for advice."

"First, there are lots of beautiful women!"

Brother Man gave him a knowing look.

He gestured to his chest, waist, and legs, and said in a flippant tone, "You've seen how the girls in our group are dressed, haven't you? Big breasts, long legs, and perky butts, it's a visual feast!"

"..."

That's certainly true.

Regardless of what Feng Gu and her two corpse puppets look like, they have really good figures and are very daring in showing skin. Who wouldn't like that?

Zuo Chang personally believes that there may not be many arguments or complaints among the members of the "Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon" group.

only--

Two of them were not human, but corpses. The thought of this made him instinctively resistant.

He asked, "Then what's the second good thing?"

The older brother got even more excited: "Remember what I told you back then? 'Guaranteed Marriage'! Our Romantic Love has a simple and easy-to-understand DKP system that is open, transparent, and treats everyone equally. More importantly... if you come, we guarantee you'll find a partner!"

Zuo Chang realized something.

After a moment's thought, his pupils dilated in shock!

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Chapter 56 was terrifying!

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own; an adventure group is a microcosm of society.

In order to retain talent, every adventure team will adopt some strategies.

Some adventure groups are just throwing money around; they pay a fixed amount for each mission, with a clear price and never delay payment.

Some adventure groups are quite cunning. They like to make empty promises to adventurers, using a "wolf culture" to package themselves, claiming that the adventure group is your home, and then ruthlessly exploiting the adventurers.

Brother Man explained the policy on romance and poetry to Zuo Chang, who was slightly surprised upon hearing it.

The DKP system, while simple, seems to offer too much benefit.

Participating in missions will earn you "Expedition Points";

For each day of tasks completed, you will receive one day's "attendance points";

Those who are unfortunately killed in action will receive "compensation points," and all remaining points will be recorded in the name of a pre-designated heir.

A "triumph point" is awarded upon successful completion of the mission.

Each item is clearly written out, leaving no room for cheating; it's simply a matter of more work, more pay.

All the loot from the Wind, Flower, Snow, and Moon Adventure Team will be stored in the reward pool.

The loot in the reward pool is clearly priced, and the prices are much lower than the market price. If members want it, they can exchange it using their own points.

Even the most valuable loot will appear in the reward pool;

Even the guild leader cannot keep the spoils of war; they can only exchange them for points, and there are no discounts.

What is this doing?

Zuo Chang frowned and asked curiously, "Isn't this...doing charity? Treating everyone equally is good, but isn't your commander being a bit too generous, giving away all sorts of spoils? What's in it for him?"

Brother Man shook his head: "I don't know what the commander is after, but that's how the system is, and there's no deviation in its actual implementation. It's very fair."

Zuo Chang pondered for a moment and asked, "Brother Man, you've been here for over half a year, what have you changed?"

"Hehe! I... am not the kind of person who can save money, so I didn't get anything."

Click.

No sooner had Brother Man finished speaking than the door was suddenly opened.

A graceful woman, dressed in a bodysuit, walked in with an alluring figure. Zuo Chang turned his head and recognized her as one of the corpse puppets who had removed her Shebin armor.

The corpse puppet first gave Zuo Chang a shy smile, then said to Brother Man, "Brother Man, would you like me to serve you today?"

Brother Man sighed dramatically and said, "Trying to cheat me out of my points again, huh? Xi Ri Hong, you'll empty my pockets sooner or later!"

Corpse Puppet—

Yuhi Kurenai smiled, her bright eyes rolling back at Man Lao Ge with a somewhat quirky and mischievous look, clearly not resembling a corpse at all.

She sat down next to Brother Man naturally, her voluptuous body pressed against him: "I want to exchange for 'Dark Breath,' I'm just a little bit short... Brother Man, please help me."

"Sigh! I just can't do anything with you!"

Brother Man sighed and lay down on his side, resting his head on Xi Ri Hong's thigh.

He picked up a blue chip: "Give me a lap pillow set."

"I like Brother Man the most!"

With a soft "pop," Yuhi Hong pecked Man Lao Ge on the cheek, leaving a bright red lip print.

She gently stroked her older brother's hair and said, "That kiss just now... was for you, brother."