After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply Chapter 584

Chapter 584: 433, 19th floor! South Rock City attitude_2

The Phoenix Tail Flower Team was only at the Iron Level when the economy of White Dove City increased several-fold, and the locals earned a fortune.

They could continue climbing steadily based on Lin Da's live adventure broadcasts.

Once the Phoenix Tail Flower genuinely advanced to Sunrise Level, these advantages would be further amplified. Moreover, adventurers from White Dove City wouldn't have to worry about their personal safety when venturing into the wilderness!

Even if they encountered bandits known as the “Adventurer Hunter,” flashing their White Dove City identity would make the bandits weigh whether they could afford to offend someone at Sunrise Level.

An adventurer being robbed reflected on the face of an entire city.

If the matter escalated, there was no guarantee that local Sunrise Level adventurers wouldn't take action.

“Just a few days ago, I spent all my Gold Coins to buy property in White Dove City, hoping that Phoenix Tail Flower would make me a fortune,” said a merchant with a large belly, dressed in fine clothes.

“Damn it, the elf ladies swindled all my money, used it to buy new houses, and now they are wealthier than me!”

“I advise you not to celebrate too soon,” said a middle-aged man wearing glasses, his face full of somberness.

Everyone in the hall frowned and turned their attention to this conspicuous scholar-looking man.

The middle-aged man said:

“One week ago, the White Dove Adventure Group challenged the nineteenth floor again, and everyone saw the outcome.

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It was the same as always, they didn't encounter the Flame Giant and failed midway, using a Town Portal Scroll.

They were defeated in a trial called 'Refining Heart Mirror Image'!”

“Refining Heart Mirror Image, what is that?”

An adventurer who had just returned from the wilderness the day before asked, scratching his head in confusion.

Seeing many people looking puzzled, the middle-aged man cleared his throat and explained:

“The so-called Refining Heart Mirror Image requires each adventurer to fight their own shadow!

According to Captain Abner, the shadow's strength is identical to his own.

Not only must you overcome yourself, but you also need to conserve energy to defeat the Flame Giant…

Let me be frank, if the Phoenix Tail Flower Team faces the Refining Heart Mirror Image, it is effectively a declaration of failure in their strategy.”

As Finch and others were discussing enthusiastically, they were taken aback by the middle-aged man's dampening words.

However, what he said made sense and was irrefutable.

Many had watched the live broadcast of the White Dove Adventure Group's expedition.

Abner had struggled enormously to barely defeat his shadow.

This trial had nothing to do with intellect, talent, or equipment.

It was exceptionally fair to everyone.

The Phoenix Tail Flower Team's strength was the strong individual fighting power of its members.

But this strength became a fatal weakness in the 'Refining Heart Mirror Image'!

Just imagining Lin Da and his shadow exchanging blows with Magic Heart Slash made everyone break out in a cold sweat.

“I think with the addition of the Heavy Armored Warrior Anna, the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team indeed qualifies to challenge the Flame Giant. The condition is, they don't encounter the Refining Heart Mirror Image,” said a man who was quietly drinking his beer, his hair in a golden pompadour.

It was Gale, the commander of the White Dove Adventure Group!

Since even Gale said so, the veracity of the matter increased seven- or eightfold.

The merchant who had invested everything in property turned pale and exclaimed, “If Phoenix Tail Flower fails in the Refining Heart Mirror Image, or worse, suffers casualties…”

“White Dove City's reputation will plummet. The price of land will also drop quickly.”

Gale shook his glass and sighed:

“Adventurers are actually quite merciless. If Phoenix Tail Flower keeps advancing, everyone is their staunch supporter.

But if one day they fail in the Mystic Realm or even if a team member dies, leaving the survivors despondent… can everyone still support them then?

The higher you stand, the harder you fall!

I wonder how many are secretly hoping to see the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team take a big fall.

I personally think that it would be better for Phoenix Tail Flower to go to other cities first and challenge the typical nineteenth floor without the 'door.'”

“They could then return to White Dove City.

Lose some reputation but steadily advance to Sunrise Level.”

Gale analyzed methodically.

His words cooled the heated atmosphere quite a bit.

What Gale said was harsh, but it made sense.

To avoid the challenge and go to the World Tree in other cities;

Or to face the difficulty head-on, risking the Refining Heart Mirror Image, and conquer the Flame Giant.

What choice Phoenix Tail Flower would make became a topic of heated speculation.

And whenever it came to such critical moments, reporters who wanted to interview Phoenix Tail Flower to get a sense of their intentions could never find them.

Just like during the fifteenth-floor battle.

Ordinary people simply couldn't locate where Phoenix Tail Flower was.

That afternoon.

In a luxurious hotel suite in South Rock City.

“I disagree! With not even a Sunrise Level adventure team to its name, what qualifications does White Dove City have to collaborate with us?”

A black bear with some white fur showing on its chest huffed angrily and walked out of the suite.

The remaining two people inside were Rocher, the leader of the Holy Rock Adventure Team, and Lorrace, the patriarch of the Zijing Stone Family.

“Commander Xiongji is still as impatient as ever,” Lorrace said, shaking his head with a wry smile.

The middle-aged man's neatly groomed brown hair and the understated yet luxurious amethyst ring on his finger exuded an aura of opulence.

Lorrace looked at Rocher with a smile and inquired, “Regarding the establishment of a cooperative relationship with White Dove City, what's your opinion?”

Rocher drained his cup of strong liquor, wiped his mouth, and said,

“Xiongji may not be the best person, but his words are not without sense.

You've probably watched that recording of the White Dove Adventure Group from a few days ago; even we old birds would find the Refining Heart Mirror Image trial troublesome!

If Phoenix Tail Flower insists on going it alone, they might well be jeopardizing their future.”

Lorrace gently shook his head, “An investment is only meaningful when made early on.”

Rocher crossed his arms, unmoved.

To forge an alliance with White Dove City, it was necessary to have the assent of at least two of the three major adventure groups.

It wouldn't do with just Lorrace's Zijing Stone Family being willing.

But Lorrace wasn't too disappointed.

Given that the affair was a bit risky to begin with, he was happy to take part if it was possible, but it wasn't worth making a fuss over if not.

Lorrace's primary reason for being here was for the Holy Rock Adventure Team, anyway.

His eyes flickered as he spoke, “I hear that the young miss of Holy Rock will return to South Rock City today. But it seems, my gift will not be delivered.”

A bottle of luminous, emerald green Magic Potion was placed on the table by Lorrace.

Rocher's eyes lit up.

That was the 'Green Dragon's Blessing,' capable of healing Magic Circuit injuries!

His voice filled with heat, Rocher said, “I'll go to White Dove City tomorrow…”

“Let me answer that,” said a voice.

Rocher was about to say something when the door to the room suddenly opened, and Bervis entered with a serene smile.

A flash of displeasure in Lorrace's eyes was quickly masked by a smile, “So the deputy leader of Holy Rock is here too. To say that, does it mean that your sister Aiko is also brought back with you?”

“I'm terribly sorry,” sighed Bervis, “To think that in just a few years, Aiko has become a prodigious talent that even I am ashamed to fall behind.

She has now reached the 17th floor of the Mystic Realm and is aiming to Upgrade Moon Rank as her next target.

Face with an Aiko who is striving so earnestly, I really cannot bring myself to pull her back to South Rock City.”

“The 17th floor?” Lorrace's expression changed slightly.

Hadn't Rocher told him his daughter was a complete failure?

How could someone so young have already reached the 17th floor!

This was problematic.

Lorrace clenched his teeth.

In contrast, his own son was a level 5, staunchly opposed to being an adventurer, a lazy slob who loved fried chicken and soda but hated exercise.

Where others needed to pay only one Gold Coin in pleasure establishments, his son had to give three.

Because the elven ladies there were disgusted to the point of being unable to bend over.

If Aiko were really a failure, she would be a perfect match for his son.

But a young girl adventurer, ambitious to achieve Moon Rank… compared to his son, it was like the difference between a rare flower on a high cliff and a pile of dog feces.

Even with Lorrace's thick skin, he couldn't bring himself to propose a marriage.

However, Lorrace noticed that Rocher's eyes were fixated on the 'Green Dragon's Blessing' potion in his hand.

Just as Lorrace started to harbor a different idea, Bervis suddenly spoke up.

“As for the alliance you were just discussing, I think that Sunrise Level is not the limit for Snow Goose and the Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team. With them, White Dove City will surely ascend; choosing an early alliance is the wise move.”

The gathering ended on an unhappy note due to Bervis's intrusion.

Lorrace could certainly discern that Bervis had no interest in a marriage alliance with the Zijing Stone Family.

He left with a dark countenance.

Inside the Holy Rock carriage.

Rocher sat in the principal seat, like an enraged black bear, his eyes as large as bronze bells glaring at Bervis.

Confronted with his father's questioning, Bervis dissolved the tension with a single sentence.

“I lost to Lin Da.”

Chapter end

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