âIâll give you a brief overview of the first dungeon, Mushroom Swamp.â
âOkay, okay! Iâm listening!â Gu Yunâs voice was filled with excitement and adoration.
Lin Ye started explaining the general situation and strategy for the dungeon, Mushroom Swamp. He began with the three special requirements, then moved on to the Mushroom monstersâ habits, and the basic strategy to move past these obstacles.
Then finallyâ¦.
âAs for the specific instructions, Iâll send you a document later,â Lin Yeâs tone became even more serious, âBut remember, donât follow the entire process. If you meet some obstacles in the middle of the way, just follow the details I just told you and move accordingly.â
âAnyway, itâs very simple. I know that you would be able to handle it.â
He remembered that Gu Yunâs theoretical knowledge, unlike that cute-idiot Su Mumu, was quite good, or at the very least, Lin Ye trusted Gu Yun wonât make some low-level mistakes.
Therefore, even if a problem were to arise, Gu Yun would still have the ability to resolve it.
He wouldnât injure himself for no reason, and the type who will try his best to achieve his goals.
âOkay, I got it. Donât worry, Boss Lin Ye. I will complete this mission for you!â Gu Yun quickly said.
âAlso, remember not to tell anyone that you helped me as my tester, â Lin Ye then reminded. âI donât want others to come to me every day to beg for a place in the testing Guide or to buy a guide from you after they find out.â
Lin Ye could already imagine Gu Yun giving him a thumbs up from the other side of the call. âNo problem! I understand the rules, I willâ¦â
As he listened to Gu Yun, Lin Ye already saw the Honey Snow milk tea shop signboard.
After saying a few more words to Gu Yun, they hung up and Lin Ye walked straight into the shop.
When he entered, he could already hear Su Mumuâs loud and enthusiastic voice. Then he caught sight of a twin-pigtailed energetic girl, and the other was a cute flat-chested loli sitting in the corner of the shop.
âIâm telling you! Lin Ye used to be so funny back then. He told me âblah, blah, blah, blahâ, and in the end, hahahahaââ
Lin Ye flicked Su Mumuâs head.
Thump!
âAish! It hurts!â Su Mumu complained, âLin Ye, what are you doing?â
âWho told you to expose my dark history behind my back?â Lin Ye said in a bad mood.
âTsk~â Su Mumu pouted, âIâm trying to let Bai Zhi see your true side, hidden under the mask of the hardworking top student! And what do you mean by âdark historyâ?â
Lin Ye sat down on the empty seat next to Su Mumu, picked up the Oreo milk tea on the table, and said while taking a few sips, âDonât talk nonsense. Iâve already arranged a plan for the dungeons youâll go to tonight. Weâll start immediately after we finish eating with Mr. Huang Tianqi.â
âHurry up and take a look...â
âOh, right, I got a Mage-exclusive weapon today. Do you want it?â
âI want it!â Su Mumu immediately exclaimed, âOf course I want it! No questions asked!â
Lin Ye reached out his right hand. âGive me 100,000 Yuan. If you donât have it, give me a monthâs worth of massage. Youâll use your glorious labor to pay off the debt.â
âW-whaââ Su Mumu looked flabbergasted. âThen forget it, I donât want it anymore. You can keep it for the new year!â
âAre you sure?â Lin Ye suddenly had an evil expression on his face, like a demon seducing an innocent girl, âThis is a Gold-tier mage weapon weâre talking about,â
With that, he took out the Meteorite Staff from his inventory and placed it in front of Su Mumu and Bai Zhi, choosing to show its attributes and effects.
[Equipment Name: Meteorite Staff]
[Type: Weapon]n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
[Current Forging Level: Level 1 (Max level 10)]
[Quality: Gold] [Low]]
[Equipment Requirement: Wizard]
[Equipment Effect: Increase spirit by 10 points, intelligence by 5 points, magic attack by 50 points. 50% chance to cause a magic explosion to the enemy and cause additional magic damage (30% of the userâs magic attack power) when releasing damage skills]
âThis...You...â Su Mumuâs eyes widened. âAlright, Iâll only give you a massage for a month. You canât go back on your word!â
âYes, I wonât go back on my word,â Lin Ye shrugged, âBut you have to use
the
massage techniques you learned before. You canât treat me so casually.â
Su Mumu revealed a smile that made her look like she wanted to hit someone. âOkay, Iâm sure youâll be satisfied, respected number 3 Gold VIP, Mr. Lin Ye. Hmph!â
âUhmâ¦â Bai Zhi asked weakly, âWho are the other two Gold VIPs...â
âMy mom and dad,â Su Mumu explained, âThey used to work so hard in the past, so I secretly learned a relaxing massage technique to give them a surprise. But I didnât expect Lin Ye to monopolize my skills for his own greed,â
Bai Zhi came to a sudden realization, âOh⦠I see...â
âExcuse me, âgreedâ? I let you practice on meâ Lin Ye retorted, âIf it wasnât for my many selfless sacrifices, would you have allowed Auntie and Uncle to enjoy such a perfect technique and such a refreshing massage?â
Su Mumu turned her head with a disdainful look. â
PAH!
Youâre really shameless!â Then as if she wasnât annoyed just a second ago, she changed the topic, âOh, right, whereâs the strategy assignment you were talking about? Hurry up and take it out!â
Lin Ye shook his black phone, âIâve already sent the document to your QQ. There are pictures and information. Itâs a foolâs teaching method where any idiot will definitely be able to understandâ
Su Mumu revealed a âkindâ smile, âThen I really have to thank you, top student!â
Lin Ye ignored her and picked up his Oreo milk tea. He took a small sip and then looked at the shy Bai Zhi and asked, âBai Zhi, did you tell Su Mumu about your awakened talent?â
âNot yet ...â Bai Zhi shook her head, âDo I need to tell her?â
After a slurp, Lin Ye said, âIf you donât tell her, sheâll die of anger.â
âWhaâ!â Su Mumu looked affronted.
Lin Ye added, âOf course, the final decision is still yours. If youâre willing to say it, then say it. If youâre not, then forget it. My advice to you, itâs best that you donât tell anyone of its detail, including me,â
Bai Zhi hesitantly glanced at Su Mumu. âThen, I⦠Iâd better tell Su Mumu...â
Upon hearing this, Su Mumu suddenly became serious. âDonât, donât say it. Awakened talents are very important, especially powerful awakened talents. Whether you trust the other person or not, itâs best to keep it close to your heart and not tell anyone. Otherwise, itâll easily bring danger to both you and the other person.â
Su Mumu looked at Lin Ye, and Lin Ye looked back at her.
The level of tacit understanding between the two had reached a realm where they could understand each otherâs thoughts without talking out loud.
The message was very clear.
Bai Zhiâs awakening talent must be a red line.
That was why Lin Ye told Bai Zhi not to tell anyone. This was to protect Bai Zhi and also to protect the people around her from being implicated.
His childhood friend... Was actually very smartâ¦
Su Mumu continued, âHowever, if you are like me and have an interesting awakened talent that canât be hidden, then tell me~â
âAhâ¦â Bai Zhiâs face was full of curiosity. âAn awakened talent that canât be hidden⦠What is it?â
Su Mumu glanced at Lin Ye and shrugged. She then raised her right hand and snapped her fingers.
âWatch carefully, this is my awakened talent!â
...