Finding a deserted alley, Bai Jin cast a soundproof barrier, enveloping everyone within.

The scruffy man kept looking around, his initial excitement now replaced with a calm demeanor. He observed Yang Yu's expression, waiting for Yang Yu to speak.

Upon opening the panel, Yang Yu saw that the man's name was Bin Luo, the leader of the original Quasi-S-Class adventure group [Forget Sorrow Stone].

"Exactly what is going on?"

Hearing Yang Yu's inquiry, Bin Luo's emotions nearly spiraled out of control again.

Holding back tears, Bin Luo recounted his experiences to Yang Yu.

Lured by profit, [Forget Sorrow Stone] climbed the snowy mountain alone, hiding it from other Quasi-S-Class adventure groups. They followed a trail into an icy cavern, only to unwittingly walk into a monster's trap.

The icy cavern collapsed with a thunderous roar. In a desperate move, they used their skills to create a safe space amidst the collapsing ice, but they didn't expect the monster to pursue them so swiftly. Before they could react, they were pierced through the chest by the monster's attack, collapsing in a pool of blood.

Their team's priest used every last ounce of strength to barely save Bin Luo's life, while the others didn't survive.

Spring arrived, and to deal with the mysterious monster, three S-Class adventure groups from the Luo Ze Empire gathered. Bin Luo thought he could finally get his revenge, but the monster vanished without a trace as if it had never existed.

Despite their exhaustive search, they were unable to find the monster.

In the end, the assembled S-Class adventure groups went their separate ways, leaving the matter unresolved.

"This is a golden opportunity. The monster must be hiding in that Cold Ice Palace.

It's extremely cautious.

This time, it exposed itself while preparing for its molting by scavenging in a nearby forest.

This is the last chance to defeat it.

If it continues to grow to a point beyond our ability to handle, we'll be done for.

The strength of Quasi-S-Class and A-Class adventure groups is far from enough;...we must, must have several S-Class adventure groups to be able to kill it.

I beg you, contact the other S-Class adventure groups quickly, and eliminate it before it becomes stronger."

Pinching the bridge of his nose, Yang Yu replied calmly, "I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. We're just a Quasi-S-Class adventure group too."

"You're lying!"

Bin Luo almost lost his composure but realizing he had misspoken, he immediately lowered his head and apologized to Yang Yu apprehensively:

"Sorry...I still couldn't control my emotions.

Why am I convinced you're an S-Class adventure group...

I once witnessed a scene where an S-Class adventure group was born; the expression on the receptionist's face was exactly the same as today's.

There's no way I'm wrong.

If you are willing to join forces with other S-Class adventurers to deal with that monster, I'd be willing to serve you for the rest of my life."

As soon as Bin Luo finished speaking, a new task appeared on Yang Yu's panel.

[Mysterious Creature of the Cold Ice Palace

Task Description: While observing the world, the dragons noticed something that made them extremely uncomfortable was active in this world.

The dragons cannot directly interfere with the world using their power, so they can only issue a task to adventurers. However, not all adventurers have the strength to complete the task, which has led to many tragedies.

Task Requirement: Eliminate the mysterious creature in the Cold Ice Palace

Task Reward: Everything left by the original Quasi-S-Class adventure group [Forget Sorrow Stone]. Experience 1,000,000, Gold 100,000, Eleven Consecutive Draws (Guaranteed Epic or higher items)

Special Reward: Treasure of the Dragons

Special Reward Completion Condition: Accept the dragon-issued hunting task at the adventurer guild.

Special: ????:]

Both rewards are quite vague, and what exactly can be obtained is unknown to Yang Yu for now.

One million experience is quite tempting, but it's destined to be a difficult task.

"You said you once saw the monster; what exactly does it look like? You mentioned it would molt; have you seen any traces of its molting before?"

"Only found some fragments...

It was precisely because of those molting fragments that we tracked it to that place...

But it sensed us in advance...

That creature is a humanoid lizard very much like a goblin.

We even mocked it for being ugly..."

A humanoid lizard resembling a goblin, which can molt...

Could it be that the mysterious creature in the Cold Ice Palace is the reborn Goblin Emperor?

Yang Yu slightly frowned. Transforming from a goblin into a humanoid lizard, even changing species...

Even more frightening is that the humanoid lizard may just be a transition, beyond the lizard....

The Goblin Emperor may want to become a mighty giant dragon.

That explains why it caught the attention of the dragons.

Realizing this, Yang Yu remained silent for a long time before giving his answer:

"Though I want to help you, we've only just become an S-Class adventure group, having no prior contact with any S-Class adventure group.

Finding them and joining forces to slay a mysterious creature is more difficult and time-consuming than you imagine.

Finally, finding other S-Class adventure groups and completing the alliance, only for the monster to suddenly disappear, might only lead to conflicts with other S-Class adventure groups.

This is a very risky choice."

Hearing Yang Yu's response, Bin Luo's expression darkened once again, as he had only been focused on avenging his partners, neglecting all these considerations.

If it were that simple to handle, he wouldn't have spent an entire year just drinking away his sorrows at the adventurer guild.

Dropping his shoulder, clenching his fists, Bin Luo lowered his head, sighed helplessly, and was about to turn away.

But before he could take a few steps, Yang Yu's voice echoed from behind him:

"It's troublesome to unite other S-Class adventurers; we might as well try to strategize against that monster.

But, I should tell you in advance.

I don't want your tragedy to be repeated in my team; if I realize something's wrong, I'll prioritize my team's safety rather than fight to the last member.

If the strategy fails, you should record our failed process, then, try to persuade people everywhere.

I don't know if you've done this before.

But instead of brooding over drinks pointlessly in a tavern, numbing yourself, you might as well do something that at least you think is meaningful."

Hearing Yang Yu's words, Bin Luo, hunched over, stopped in his tracks, raised his hand, and covered his face, choking silently.

Yang Yu continued to speak to Bin Luo: "We have our own business to attend to.

Only once we've completed our matters can we head to the Cold Ice Palace in the North.

Our becoming an S-Class adventurer must be kept secret.

If confidentiality is breached, suffer the consequences.

Go find somewhere to change your clothes, tidy yourself up; we'll set off together with the medicine store later."

With that, Yang Yu let Bai Jin take down the soundproof barrier, walked out of the alley, and headed to the adventurer guild to accept a task.

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