The second level of the dungeon, "Dragon Roaming" was hiding behind a protruding rock, silently watching a group of more than twenty people holding torches just a short distance away.

"Adventurer?"

Baili had his reservations and asked hesitantly while Qianli, lurking nearby, shook his head solemnly.

"Unlikely..."

The uniform standard armor clearly belonged to a regular army.

And not just the equipment.

From their formation and the aura emanating from them, it was clear these were not ordinary adventurers but well-trained soldiers.

Speaking of which, this was their first encounter with adventurers in the dungeon.

Baili looked eagerly back at their leader.

"Brother, what do you think? Should we attack?"

Dragon Roaming Wanli didn't speak but weighed the options silently in his mind.

Meanwhile, his teammates behind him were also whispering and discussing among themselves.

"These guys don't have muskets... Seems like they only have a few short bows and crossbows, probably not too tough to handle."

"So the question is, why don't they carry guns? Because they can't afford them or don't know how to use them?"

"Better not underestimate them, I forget who said it on the forum, but in this magical world setting, those with bows are more dangerous than those with guns!"

"+1."

"Feels like they're not easy to mess with."

"What about luring some monsters? We could break them apart after they scatter."

"Only if they're as stupid as the beasts."

The team discussed for a long time without a conclusion, and Dragon Roaming Wanli, silently observing, was caught in a dilemma, remaining speechless in thought.

He was just a bit short of experience from reaching bronze.

If they took these people out, the experience points would definitely be enough.

Should he take the risk?

Or should he play it safe...

However, just as he was about to make a decision, he saw two familiar figures walking out of the darkness nearby.

The moment they saw that face, everyone from Dragon Roaming shook the soul fire within their skulls in surprise.

Lord Demon King?!

"Didn't expect this to be part of the plot..." Qianli touched the bridge of his nose, watching intently in the direction of the Demon King.

Baili made a helpless gesture and slung his bow and arrow back over his shoulder.

"Well, now we don't have to worry about whether to attack or not..."

Dragon Roaming Wanli nodded.

"Yes, let's wait for the Demon King to decide."

...

The figures emerging from the darkness were not only Luo Yan but also Sarah who followed closely by his side.

Seeing the two people walking from a short distance away, those present cast a wary glance at them, and those in the front even placed their right hands on their swords.

The leading man took a step forward, raised his left hand signaling Luo Yan to stop, then lifted his helmet visor to look at him and said.

"Adventurer?"

With a friendly smile on his face, Luo Yan took out the Cross Pendant hanging in front of his chest and spoke politely.

"Junior priest from Silver Pine Town."

The reason he chose to disguise himself as a priest rather than an adventurer was mainly because the latter would have a card issued by the adventurer guild, and forging one on the spot wasn't realistic.

Though priests also have documents proving their identity, generally no one would check, and no priest would carry such documents with them all the time.

The reason Luo Yan came forward was naturally to gather information.

He had initially planned to come alone, but Sarah insisted on staying by his side, so he gave up on going alone.

After all, Octo and Bond were already lurking in the shadows, ready to assist at any moment.

They might not even need their support, just as long as he silenced the priest standing in the middle of the group first and applied Soul Drain to the strongest individual there, the rest would be easy pickings.

According to Youyou's "True Eye" observation, the highest soul level among these people was only bronze, but since their armor had been enhanced with Holy Blessing, it was a bit tricky to deal with.

Looking at the Cross Pendant hanging from Luo Yan's chest and the orb of light floating beside him, the leader did not immediately trust his words, instead scrutinizing him skeptically before turning his gaze towards Sarah standing beside.

"What priest would bring a demon along with them."

Unperturbed and still smiling, Luo Yan responded.

"The teachings of Saint Sis instruct us to love all people, and I believe that includes those who have strayed."

"Heh, if Saint Sis really thought that way, she wouldn't let pure souls be born into the dirty bodies of demons..."

With undisguised disdain in his eyes, the man in heavy armor shifted his gaze away from Sarah back to Luo Yan, expressionless.

"So, Mr. Junior Priest, what brings you here?"

Luo Yan, still smiling, said.

"I am here on behalf of the Silver Pine Town Church to investigate the presence of undead in this dungeon. What about you? Are you here for the same reason?"

A handsome face indeed tends to gain favor more easily with strangers compared to a plain one, at least after seeing his smile, few would think of connecting him with the Demon King.

It's needless to say how unreliable people's first impressions can be.

Luo Yan could tell that the man had let go of his initial caution, at least no longer treating him as if he were a demon in disguise, and even removed his hand from his sword hilt.

Of course, the man's trust seemed to go no further, showing no further signs of cooperation.

"We are carrying out a task for the lord, and there's nothing more to disclose."

"I see..." Luo Yan's face showed a hint of regret, "I was hoping we could help each other."

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