Chapter 9, Adventurers' Guild

Ling Xiao nodded and said, "Thank you, then this will do!" Saying this, he accepted the task and then turned to walk towards the young man holding the sign.

The service attendant immediately regarded Ling Xiao with newfound respect, surprised to discover that this young man was indeed a formidable martial artist. Her attitude became even more deferential: "Sir, please hold on for a moment, I will check for you right away"

After searching extensively, I finally spotted a sign in a rather inconspicuous corner of the Adventurers' Guild. It read: "Calling upon friends to undertake missions in the Vantia Snow Mountain. Strength is required!"

Ling Xiao assessed Gaia, feeling that although the young man appeared simple-minded, his strength seemed quite impressive. However, given Ling Xiao's current low cultivation level, he could not discern the other's rank. He replied with a light chuckle: "I am looking for the crystal cores of ice-type magical beasts of second rank or above."

As there are not many new applicants wishing to become adventurers, the service attendant was relatively free. Upon seeing Ling Xiao, although he was young, his demeanor was composed and his attire splendid, she mistook him for a child from a noble family out for some amusement. With a gentle smile, she said: "Based on your current level, you can take on some relatively simple tasks. Is there any specific task you would like to undertake? For example, escorting a certain young lady or searching for a lost pet?"

Large teams are characterized by strict discipline and have a well-established organizational structure

Ling Xiao found it somewhat amusing, and then ran to the window. After paying a registration fee of one silver coin, the service attendant handed him an Adventurer's Medal. Ling Xiao smiled and asked, "Excuse me, where can I receive tasks?"

The brand was held in the arms of a tall young man, who seemed to have been neglected for quite some time, as he leaned against the wall dozing off

Wishing you good luck! The service attendant smiled as she watched Ling Xiao leave

The young man was still dozing off. Ling Xiao stepped forward, preparing to pat him on the shoulder. Just as his hand was raised, the young man, who had been lightly snoring, immediately opened his eyes, smiled at Ling Xiao, and then said earnestly, "Are you going to the Vantia Snow Mountain to carry out a mission, my friend?"

Whether as a team or an individual, those wishing to level up must accept tasks from the Adventurers' Guild. Upon completion of the tasks, the Adventurers' Guild will provide the task recipients with corresponding rewards based on market prices. The higher the level, the more advanced the tasks that can be accepted.

Gaia scratched his head a bit shyly and smiled, saying: "I just became a First-Class Great Sword Master; this time it's just a matter of trying my luck, and it's also a way to gain some experience!"

Fixed teams each have their own titles, such as names like "Fierce Tiger Mercenaries". Large teams even possess their own flags, categorized into nine levels from highest to lowest, with level nine being the lowest and level one being the highest. Organizations of this nature possess strength that can rival the armies of small nations, and even countries like the Blue Moon Empire would not easily provoke them.

For example: If someone wants to go to the Fanjing Snow Mountain to complete a task of obtaining a four-horned antelope skin, but feels that their abilities are insufficient, they can post a temporary team message to recruit adventurers who also need to complete tasks on the snow mountain. Everyone helps each other, and the strength of unity is ultimately much greater than individual strength. This type of team does not receive official recognition, but it excels in freedom and flexibility.

On the morning of the second day, Ling Xiao strolled out of the school, walking alone on the bustling streets of the capital, intending to visit the Adventurers' Guild.

"Hmm, Lingxiao brother, what task have you received?" Gaia casually asked while leading Lingxiao outside.

Joining the Adventurers' Guild is quite simple; one only needs to pay a silver coin to receive an Adventurer's Medal. If a team is to be established, the team leader must be at least a Frenzied Swordsman level, which ensures a certain degree of safety for the team. If one joins a group or a library team, they can receive a Mercenary Medal

Oh, I have taken on this task before, and the reward is quite good. Gaia smiled foolishly and then said: My task is to obtain the crystal core of a Tier 3 ice-type magical beast

Ling Xiao said with a light smile: "Ling Xiao"

The service attendant was taken aback and exclaimed, "Heavens, what are you doing going to such a place? Mount Vantias is even ranked as the most dangerous location among the top ten! It is inhabited by magical beasts ranging from level one to level nine. Young man... if it is not absolutely necessary, I advise you not to go there; it is too dangerous"

There is also a type of team that is temporarily formed for the convenience of completing tasks, known as an adventure team.

"Are you a Grand Swordmaster?" Ling Xiao asked with some curiosity, as only those at the level of Grand Swordmaster or above could barely contend with magical beasts of the third tier or higher. If it were a freakish third-tier flying beast like the Snow Mountain Lightning Falcon, even a Mad Swordmaster would avoid it as far as possible.

The Adventurers' Guild, also known as the Mercenary Guild, is an organization that spans the entire continent

The vendors, seeing Ling Xiao dressed in noble attire, clearly recognized him as a young nobleman, and thus treated him with exceptional enthusiasm. However, Ling Xiao, who had a rather indifferent disposition, quickly found this enthusiasm overwhelming. He stepped away from the stalls and began to examine the announcements for recruiting temporary adventure team members and * maps *.

The team that Ling Xiao is looking for is precisely this one

The area outside the Adventurers' Guild is bustling with activity, with various temporary and permanent teams recruiting members. Numerous vendors are also setting up stalls, selling everything from essential tools for outdoor adventures to an array of peculiar items. The sounds of hawkers calling out their wares rise and fall, creating an extraordinarily lively atmosphere

Ling Xiao nodded, thinking that the Adventurers' Guild indeed harbors hidden talents. Just by casually finding someone, one encounters a great sword master. Based on his age, Gaia appears to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old. Although he may not be as skilled as my brother Ling Zhi, he is still quite exceptional among the youth

Ling Xiao nodded slightly, and the young man immediately stood up happily, scratching his head and grinning: "Finally, I've been waiting for this. There are too few people going to the Great Snow Mountain for missions. My name is Gaia, hehe."

Ling Xiao smiled slightly: "Thank you, but please help me check if there are any tasks available. I would like to hone my skills!"

Ling Xiao first took a leisurely stroll around the stalls, harboring a glimmer of hope that he might discover the Heart of the Earth Dragon and Dianthus grass here, which would mean one less herb to search for. Unfortunately, after thoroughly exploring the area, he found nothing of the sort. Instead, he came across several rare herbs highly valued in the cultivation world, which could be used to refine various elixirs, but they were of no help to him at the moment, so he did not pay them much attention.

Certainly, if you wish to undertake a task of a higher level, it is not impossible. However, the higher the task level, the greater the difficulty in completion, resulting in a higher probability of failure. Additionally, to prevent malicious attempts to claim tasks, if the task is not completed within a specified time, it will automatically be marked as a failure, leading to a loss of personal credit, which significantly impacts the process of leveling up. Therefore, generally, few people attempt tasks of a higher level. If the task is not completed within a specified time, it will automatically be marked as a failure, leading to a loss of personal credit, which significantly impacts the process of leveling up. Therefore, generally, few people attempt tasks of a higher level.

The waitress said as she pulled out a heavy large notebook from under the table, then began flipping through it, muttering: "Obtaining a piece of the ancient Andean royal seal from the lair of the Frost Dragon Nikolai... This is ridiculous; an egg of the Snow Mountain Lightning Falcon, heavens, which idiot issued this quest?" The waitress sifted through the tasks, finally her gaze settled on one: "The crystal core of ice-type magical beasts above level 2 from the Vantia Snow Mountain, hmm, this one works!" The waitress then looked up at Ling Xiao: "The crystal core of ice-type magical beasts above level 2, what do you think? I think this one is quite good; someone once got lucky and even found a crystal core from a dead level 2 magical beast!"

Ling Xiao shook his head and asked, "Are there any tasks related to the Vantian Snow Mountain?"