After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

Those extremely rare materials would randomly spawn in various locations once the Great Mystery Continent opened.

Generally speaking, the more dangerous the area, the higher the chance of encountering rare materials.

However, it was not out of the question that such safe places could host millions of Gold Coins' worth of rare materials like Dragon Heart Grass, Nightmare Flower, and Bone Azure.

At the moment, not all members of the Snow Goose adventure team were level 30. However, as the saying goes, "Amass provisions before sending troops," so the Gold Coins for level 30 gear had to be prepared in advance.

Thinking about Gold Coins always gave Lin Da a headache.

Even Lulu, a level 31 Star Realm adventurer, still wore gear from around level 20.

The only decent piece she had was the Silver Ring dropped by the Goblin Prince.

"If we could get a share in the small event in Dragon Forest, Snow Goose's financial issues would be solved, and our level could receive a substantial boost," Lin Da thought.

"But the recommended participation level for that event in the game is 30, and the strategy level is 45," he added.

Lin Da's greatest advantage was his foresight, knowing a safe route deep into Dragon Forest.

But there was a big if.

He had to ensure that the game's plot had not changed. His information had to be accurate.

Since Lin Da had arrived in White Dove City, he had already altered many of the original plot points.

Lia's Snow Goose adventure team, the Monster Tide, the slaying of Kam—these all varied significantly from the initial storyline.

Lin Da was not sure if the route to Dragon Forest was still safe, or if the terrain there had changed.

"The event in Dragon Forest will officially start on the third day after the opening of the ten-layer Great Mystery Continent, which means I have two days to gather materials and survey the terrain," Lin Da thought.

"Lucky players in the game could explode out Dragon Series Skill Stones, which I've only ever seen in pictures on forum posts. I hope the World Tree Goddess blesses me during this event," he mused.

Lin Da opened his personal interface and looked at one of the legendary skills: "Goddess's Blessing of the World Tree."

With some luck and Goddess's Blessing, he might stand a chance to encounter that highly rare Skill Stone.

"Taking advantage of the few days before the Great Mystery Continent opens, let's train the team a bit more and continue to strengthen our overall battle power," he planned.

"Lulu's innate skill increases her attack power the less health she has, I can develop an attack system centered around her," Lin Da thought to himself.

The game had setups with Lulu at the core—essential for budget players. It was quick to form, required few resources, and offered high returns, though its only flaw was that it wasn't very strong in the later stages.

But in this context, the later stage meant post-level 50.

For Lin Da at this moment, never mind level 50, having a level 40 Moon Rank team member alone would allow him to roam around freely within hundreds of miles.

Lin Da, riding on a Blackflame Horse, conceived a new combat model for Snow Goose as he galloped across a yellowish wasteland.

In the afternoon, the orange glow of dusk illuminated the earth.

Goldfinch District, Luanwei Flower Villa.

"I'm back!"

Lin Da entered with a smile, pushing the door open.

What he saw was a living room in disarray.

The floor was strewn with small oak barrels, broken dishes, and unidentifiable vomit—a clear aftermath of a wild party.

Lulu and Monica, dressed in white aprons and wearing masks, were cleaning up.

"Lord Captain," Monica ran up and hugged Lin Da, looking up at him: "Did you find Sister Tasya?"

"Yes, everything's fine now," he reassured.

Lin Da temporarily set aside his questions about the messy living room and, with a smile, patted Big Lolita's head and recounted his trip to Red Heart City.

As soon as Tasya helped the Scarlet Adventure Group with their final hunt, she would leave the team in Red Heart City and officially join Snow Goose.

"Yay," Monica pumped her little fists.

Then, looking at the grimy hall, she said with a pained expression, "Sister Tasya is really good at cleaning. The party last night ended at dawn, and after Lulu and I rested for a bit, we started cleaning at noon and still haven't finished."
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Lulu nodded in agreement: "Tasya really excels in cleaning."

"I'll help clean up in a bit as well," Lin Da offered.

First, he took a seat and drank a cup of water. He set aside a brown woman's coat someone had left on the couch, made space, and sat down, finishing the hot water in his cup.

Only then did his fatigue from the long journey seem to dissipate.

"Ah, that's better!"

Lin Da wiped his mouth and exclaimed contentedly.

...

Let's rewind to the previous night, when Lin Da had set off on horseback for Red Heart City.

At the villa of the Ice Flower adventure team.

Isa had just returned when the teammates in the living room surrounded her, eager for gossip.

"Captain, how are things progressing with Lin Da?"

"Did you hold hands, kiss, or anything?"

"Oh, Captain, are you blushing? You didn't just do it, did you!"

The teammates were shocked.

Fannis curiously stared at Isa: "Stop hemming and hawing, just spill it! Captain, you're 25 already, if you keep this up, you'll really turn into a dog."

There was a curse among adventurers that if one was still single at 30, they would turn into a dog.

In the sparsely populated era of war, adults often used this to scare children.

Isa, embarrassed, bowed her head and hesitated before admitting: "We, we kissed."

"Ah?!"

"Well done!"

"I thought you'd definitely come back and secretly cry!"

Fannis was the most delighted: "Now Lin Da will become Ice Flower's strategist, and I can alleviate some of my command pressure."

"Lin Da hasn't agreed to join yet," Isa said, both shy and annoyed, pinching Fannis at her waist and causing the bespectacled green-haired girl to beg for mercy due to the pain.