“The teleportation array has been activated. Brave party, please enter. The destination is the Lower District of the Third Plane in the Saint Ruins. May your first exploration of the Fourth Holy Ruins be smooth, and may your martial fortune flourish!”
The brave party, including the Magical Girl, moved forward under the escort of numerous adventurers and the guidance of the staff, stepping into a pure white space imbued with spatial abilities.
As the staff’s blessing echoed, the teleportation array emitted a faint white light.
In the next moment, all the members within the array vanished from the room.
With the departure of the brave party, the Adventurers’ Hall gradually filled with waves of chatter.
“The brave party looks strong at first glance, but the Fourth Holy Ruins… just the name sounds terrifying. I haven’t even been to the Third Holy Ruins myself.”
“I truly hope the brave party returns safely from this exploration.”
“Is it just me, or does it feel like they’re rushing a bit this time? Lately, I’ve sensed the spiritual creatures in the Holy Ruins acting restless. Could there be a connection between the two?”
…
As a newcomer, Su Qi silently observed after entering this hidden Adventurers’ Hall.
The walls plastered with various commission boards and the high-end teleportation arrays amazed Su Qi, evoking a strong sense of stepping into a Western hero game’s adventurer’s guild.
Yet, listening to the conversations about the brave party and the Fourth Holy Ruins, and recalling the familiar feeling brought by that Magical Girl, Su Qi’s surprise gradually turned into a hint of worry.
He truly hoped everything would go well for them!
While Su Qi silently prayed, a cool and comfortable soft hand gently tugged at his.
Feeling the touch, Su Qi instinctively glanced to his side and saw Senior Lin Xue smiling brightly, her shining crimson eyes sparkling as she coquettishly said,
“Su Boss, I know you’re worried about the brave party, but today’s main event is your interview. Don’t forget that. Now, let me take you to register.”
As she spoke, Lin Xue lightly pulled Su Qi past the hall toward the Adventurers’ Guild’s independent reception desk.
“Hiss, it’s Witch Lin! Step aside quickly.”
“Wow, who’s behind the witch? So pretty.”
“Sure, she’s pretty, but pretty won’t help you survive in the Holy Ruins. What’s she gonna do, be a cheerleader as a pretty vase?”
“With such a delicate girl, I bet she’d cry for a long time if a spirit beast threw a punch!”
…
Following Senior Lin’s steps, Su Qi soon felt numerous gazes fixed on him and her.
Though such attention was expected after activating the Su Wife Ability, Su Qi still felt somewhat embarrassed.
No matter how you put it, it was a little humiliating.
Amid the embarrassment, Su Qi found it odd to hear people refer to Senior Lin as Witch Lin within the Adventurers’ Guild.
Senior Lin’s personality was indeed a bit frivolous, but… witch? That didn’t quite fit!
How strange!
Lost in thought, Su Qi realized that Lin Xue had already brought him to a private room near the Adventurers’ Guild reception.
“Wow, Blood Princess, is the Cangyou Wildcat Team heading out on a mission again today? Here are some commissions suitable for your team.”
Just arriving at the reception desk, Su Qi overheard the guild receptionist give a professional smile and produce some mission scrolls.
Witnessing this scene straight out of an otherworldly adventurer’s guild picking up tasks, Su Qi peeked curiously at the scrolls behind Lin Xue.
Minotaur Extermination (Rank A): A rampaging bull-headed man in the Third Holy Ruins’ front street. Exterminate and collect its heart, horns, and hide. Reward: 500 points.
Map Drawing (Rank A+): Explore the southwestern corner of the Third Holy Ruins’ mid-layer and create a map. Reward: 1000 points.
Rampage (Rank A-): Excessive proliferation of plant spirits in the Third Holy Ruins’ front street. Investigate the cause. Reward: 400 points; if a spirit spring is found, reward 1000–5000 points.
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Seeing that the top three missions on the list all came from the Third Holy Ruins, Su Qi’s heart began to race.
The deeper the Holy Ruins, the denser the spiritual energy, and the stronger the spiritual creatures born there.
At Spiritual Martial University, even talented students awakened to powerful abilities—like ‘Li Jian’ from Class 2—mostly only explore the Second Holy Ruins. Many others handle safer gathering tasks in the spiritually thin First Holy Ruins.
From what Su Qi had learned, the Cangyou Wildcat Team was quite formidable.
But now, looking at one Third Holy Ruins mission after another, Su Qi finally realized that he had underestimated this team’s strength.
Emmmmmmm, starting with recommending Third Holy Ruins missions? If this team is this strong, can I really join them?
Just as these doubts crept into Su Qi’s mind, Lin Xue gently reached around his slender waist and pulled him close from behind, introducing intimately:
“I’m not here to take on missions today. I mainly brought a newcomer for an interview.”
At this moment, the receptionist, Lu Ran, dressed in a tight office lady uniform, brightened upon seeing Su Qi.
Although Lu Ran was typically attracted to boys, Su Qi’s stunning appearance—golden silky hair, milky smooth skin, doll-like beauty, and an almost imperceptible but comforting Su Wife aura—made her warmly want to get closer.
At a glance, Lu Ran found herself considering the possibility of yuri.
Seeing Su Qi momentarily stunned and then hearing about the interview, Lu Ran quickly regained professionalism and said,
“This beautiful lady is the new member your Cangyou Wildcat Team plans to recruit. Here to register?”
Hearing herself called a beautiful lady, Su Qi blushed slightly.
But he had no intention of denying it.
After all, denying would essentially reveal his ability.
More pressing than the title was the registration itself.
Though the Adventurers’ Guild now looked like something out of a fantasy novel, Su Qi noticed the glowing device on the receptionist’s desk—it was clearly a machine for scanning ID cards!
If he registered, wouldn’t his true identity be completely exposed?
Seeing Su Qi hesitate, probably worried, Lu Ran quickly reassured him with a professional explanation.
“Beautiful lady, registration is mandatory for adventurers exploring the Holy Ruins.”
“The purpose isn’t just for the system’s records. The Holy Ruins are extremely dangerous—not only from spiritual creatures but also from human nature’s darkness. To prevent adventurers from committing heinous acts for personal gain or desire, the Adventurers’ Guild issues a Recording Seal upon registration.”
“This seal is empowered by abilities, making it very hard to damage. It records real-time audio memory when networked. This helps with rescuing missing adventurers and restraining those driven by greed who might resort to murder or theft.”
Listening to the receptionist’s explanation, Su Qi silently nodded in agreement.
After all, without any legal or moral constraints, the Holy Ruins could quickly become a chaotic nightmare.
Seeing Su Qi accept the importance of registration, Lu Ran gently pushed the glowing ID scanning device forward with her left hand, then pulled out a jewelry box filled with small accessories from under the counter.
She said,
“Dear, just swipe your ID card here. The system records your information; we don’t have access. It’s purely for your safety. But please note: if you fail to return from a mission within seven days or go missing, the Adventurers’ Guild will forcibly review your files to investigate.”
“If all is well, please choose an adventurer’s seal you like now.”
As she spoke, Lu Ran stood up from behind the counter and beckoned Lin Xue to join the Cangyou Wildcat Team, leaving Su Qi alone in the reception office.
Seeing this, Su Qi relaxed a little and appreciated the guild’s thoughtfulness.
After scanning the surroundings and finding no cameras, Su Qi quietly swiped his ID card backside first.
When he heard “Registration successful,” he chose a pin decorated with a heart as his seal.
Why a heart design? Simple.
As a guy, Su Qi didn’t know what girls liked.
But heart-shaped accessories were always safe.
After making his choice, Su Qi tucked away his ID and pinned the heart badge onto his shirt, then stepped out of the office.
Opening the door, Su Qi saw Lin Xue and the Cangyou Wildcat Team gathered around a collection task board.
Listening to the conversation, it seemed they were discussing the interview based on collection missions.
Curious, Su Qi walked over.
As he got closer, he saw the board densely covered with hundreds of scroll-like tasks.
There were many missions, arranged from low to high, representing increasing difficulty.
It was Su Qi’s first time at the Adventurers’ Guild, so he slowly scanned from low to high.
Five-colored Stone (Gathering Rank E): The most common stones in the Holy Ruins stained with spiritual energy and colors. Reward: 10–30 points per kilogram.
Fisherman (Gathering Rank D): The Second Holy Ruins has multiple Spirit Lakes. Fish for various spirit fish there, but beware of Hua Crocodiles and Platypuses lurking at the lake edges. Reward varies with fish value.
Fiery Red Mushroom (Gathering Rank C): In the Thorny Jungle grows a fire-red mushroom with a sweet aroma. Eating it relieves pain and enhances fire-type ability users’ power. Be careful of thorns and plants ambushing during collection, and there’s a chance of poisoning if eaten. Reward: 10–40 points each, depending on size and quantity.
Spirit Snake Fruit (Gathering Rank B): In the lower Second Holy Ruins, a beautiful purple fruit forest grows a rare purple spirit fruit resembling a snake’s head. Eating it grants slight ability experience. Beware: Purple Spirit Snakes feed on these fruits; normally docile, but picking them likely triggers attacks.
If bitten, quickly suck out the blood to prevent poison. Reward: 150–400 points per fruit.
Capture Saint Ash Rabbit (Rank A): In the Holy Ruins, the Saint Ash Rabbit is a rare spirit beast.
Small, wary, and expert diggers, they prefer areas near secret caches. Reward: 10,000 points per rabbit.
Ginseng Sprite (Rank S): Hidden in mud and rocks in the lower Third Holy Ruins, these elusive spirits possess healing powers for flesh and bone but are extremely timid. Reward: 30,000–100,000 points.
Dragon Egg (Rank SSS): As the name suggests, a legendary dragon egg. Reward: Negotiable.
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Looking up at the bizarre and colorful collection tasks on the board, Su Qi felt somewhat relieved.
Though these tasks weren’t simple, even with the Su Wife Bento enhancing his attributes, his strength was only 6 points—hitting people felt like a massage, let alone fighting spirit beasts.
But with his 50 agility points, setting aside those clearly impossible S-rank missions, he had a chance to complete ordinary gathering tasks, and at the very least, could protect himself if things went wrong.
As Su Qi pondered over the dazzling array of missions, Senior Lin Xue’s crimson apricot eyes suddenly brightened when she spotted a particular mission.
The next moment, she gracefully walked to the board, carefully counted with her toes, picked up a commission, and teasingly told Su Qi,
“Su Boss, it’s decided. Today, we’ll use this mission as your interview.”
Looking at Lin Xue, who had made her decision and was licking her ruby lips with a playful and seductive smile—like a cat eyeing a little mouse—Su Qi’s gaze fell on the now slightly emptier mid-to-upper section of the mission board.
He couldn’t help but shiver.
Senior Lin Xue had just taken a truly formidable interview commission.
Ugh… there was a strong feeling of foreboding!
Thanks for the translation