Entering the Adventurer’s Guild, the adventurers inside were still packed shoulder to shoulder.
It was clear that the Adventurer’s Guild was truly incredibly popular.
“Adventurers need to make a living too.
The income from just hunting low-tier magical beasts on a regular basis definitely isn’t enough for them.”
“And the task commissions issued by the Adventurer’s Guild can provide adventurers with extra income, so everyone is happy to come to the Guild to accept commissions that suit them.”
Lan Lianhua said.
Gu Xin nodded.
He could understand this.
Clients came to the Adventurer’s Guild to issue commissions, adventurers accepted them and completed the tasks, and the Guild acted as a middleman.
The Adventurer’s Guild rose to prominence on this foundation.
Developing up to the present day, traces of the Adventurer’s Guild had spread all over the world.
Even the hegemonic imperial factions didn’t dare to personally offend the Adventurer’s Guild.
Besides, there were no real conflicts of interest to begin with.
The emergence of the Adventurer’s Guild was a product of the times, allowing the adventurer ecosystem to become even more prosperous.
“Furthermore, due to the cooperation between the empires and the Adventurer’s Guild, entering most Secret Realms requires using the teleportation portals constructed by the Guild.”
Exactly.
This was also the reason why Wang Quan had brought them to the Adventurer’s Guild.
Because the Adventurer’s Guild controlled the teleportation portal to that Secret Realm.
Whenever a new Secret Realm appeared, imperial officials or the Adventurer’s Guild would be the first to send people in to assess its danger level.
Afterward, they would construct a safe and stable teleportation portal for adventurers to use for exploration.
*Looks like Old Wang got some inside information,* Gu Xin thought to himself.
Wang Quan had clearly obtained inside information that there were traces of demons in this newly emerged Tier 2 Secret Realm, which was why he wanted to form a party to explore it.
Wang Quan then found a staff member.
He had booked a VIP ticket in advance, so they didn’t need to wait in line.
Ah, the charm of money.
“First, if you experience any discomfort during the spatial teleportation, please do not panic.
This is a normal phenomenon.”
“Second, after entering the Secret Realm world, please do not slaughter the local residents at will.
The humans of the Secret Realm world are equally protected by the law.
If you are found indiscriminately killing the innocent, we will issue a wanted poster for you.”
The staff member solemnly explained the Secret Realm regulations to the four people already standing on the magic circle.
Gu Xin could understand this; he had scrolled past these rules online before.
Secret Realm micro-worlds were sub-spaces attached to the main world, and the humans inside were living, breathing people.
But human nature was unpredictable.
Many adventurers simply didn’t treat the humans in the Secret Realm micro-worlds as actual people, or perhaps it was because the micro-worlds weren’t the main world.
They completely unleashed their base natures, recklessly stirring up storms of blood and gore within the Secret Realm micro-worlds.
Some even vented their bestial desires by continuously massacring villages and slaughtering entire cities!
Such appalling acts had occurred more than just once or twice, prompting the Adventurer’s Guild and the major empires to issue bans out of humanitarian concern.
“Third, after entering the Secret Realm micro-world, please safeguard the single-use teleportation talismans in your hands.
If you encounter danger, you can activate the talisman, and it will teleport you back.”
Gu Xin glanced at the single-use teleportation talisman handed over by the staff member.
This was a single-use spatial spell that only functioned within the Secret Realm micro-world, specially crafted to ensure the safety of adventurers.
*I wonder if this thing can be used for card crafting?*
Gu Xin fell into deep thought.
Although it was a restricted, small-scale teleportation spell, it was still a spatial spell.
He wondered if it could add some spatial properties to a magic card.
“And finally, towards the stars and the abyss, may your journey be worthwhile.”
The staff member bowed slightly, then took a few steps back and activated the magic teleportation array.
The magic array’s runes slowly flashed.
Amidst the dense white light, Gu Xin’s mind went blank for a moment, followed by an intense sensation of weightlessness.
When he regained his senses, everything before his eyes had changed.
A stretch of green turf appeared.
Ahead lay a vast forest, and behind them stood a massive mountain.
They were currently situated in the central area between the two.
“Even though I’ve tried it once before, the feeling of teleportation is still really unpleasant.”
Lan Lianhua rubbed her temples; she was still feeling a bit dizzy.
“Hahaha, Lan Lianhua, as a strong, manly man, we must always maintain our composure and mental state in the face of adversity.
It seems you still have a long way to go.”
“What on earth are you talking about?”
Lan Lianhua held her head, staring in disbelief at Meng Xiu, who was swaying his head back and forth.
*I’m a fucking woman, and a nun at that.
Is your brain short-circuiting?*
She had long heard that those guys from the Knight Academy were all muscle-brained idiots, and now Lan Lianhua was absolutely certain of it.
*He can’t even tell men and women apart.
Did his head get slammed in a door or something?*
*And you really have the nerve to lecture me?
Your eyes are practically rolling into the back of your head.
You’re clearly way dizzier than I am!*
Lan Lianhua roasted him mercilessly in her mind.
“Old Wang, where are we going next?” Gu Xin asked Wang Quan, rubbing his temples.
“Let me check the map first.”
Wang Quan retrieved a map from his spatial ring and unfolded it.
“Where did you get a map?
Old Wang, isn’t this cheating a bit too obvious?
The evils of capitalism,” Gu Xin said, astonished.
*This guy actually managed to get his hands on a map of the Secret Realm micro-world??*
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Old Wang’s mouth twitched.
“I bought this with money at the Adventurer’s Guild.
It cost quite a bit, too,” Wang Quan explained.
*The Adventurer’s Guild actually sells this kind of stuff?
Good lord.*
This was the first time Gu Xin had heard of this.
No wonder the Adventurer’s Guild was able to grow so massive—they even used Secret Realm maps to turn a profit.
*Badass.*
“Let’s head to the royal capital first and take a look.
If we go through the forest ahead, we’ll have to take a huge detour.
We’ll take the mine shaft in the back.”
Wang Quan examined the map carefully, then beckoned Gu Xin and the other two to head toward the massive mountain behind them.
Before long, the four of them found the so-called mine shaft, but it was clearly abandoned.
Various minecarts and pickaxes were discarded haphazardly to the side.
“Doesn’t look very peaceful.”
Gu Xin narrowed his eyes slightly.
Staring at the pitch-black cave entrance ahead, he decisively took two steps back, keeping Wang Quan and Meng Xiu in front of him for protection while leaving Lan Lianhua to bring up the rear.
“I smell the scent of monsters!” Lan Lianhua said with a serious expression.
“Also…
Gu Xin, don’t you think that as a manly man, you should be standing behind me?”
Lan Lianhua really couldn’t hold it in anymore, speaking to Gu Xin with a fake smile.
*What kind of teammate makes the healer bring up the rear?
Are you really not afraid that those monsters will just take me out?*
“Oh.”
Gu Xin reluctantly moved behind Lan Lianhua, falling into deep thought as he stared at her perky rear.
“Don’t be afraid, brothers!
With me here, you absolutely won’t be in any danger.”
Meng Xiu pulled out a massive shield and planted it in front of him.
He turned his head to flash a big, sunny smile at the other three, giving them a thumbs-up.
Truth be told, his bear-like, burly physique and brimming confidence really did provide a strong sense of security.
“Hmph, let’s go.
It’s just a few mere monsters.
My magic is already thirsting for action!”