Chapter 223

The job changer system in Kyoto was clearly much more mature than in Qingcheng; even temporary party-forming for entering realms had become a routine.

The most high-end party-forming often used the most primitive methods.

Numerous job changers shouted loudly at the entrances of various realms, looking for the teammates they needed.

Once the party was formed, they would pay the entry fee to the Job Changer Guild staff and then enter the realm together.

"Two respected job changers, this is the entrance to the Dragon Pool Realm." The staff member led Ye Lin and his companion to a vortex-shaped realm entrance.

Compared to the bustling situation at the other realm entrances just now, the entrance to the Dragon Pool Realm was much more desolate; almost no one could be seen.

"Would the two of you like to take on some Job Changer Guild missions while you're at it? Since very few people enter the Dragon Pool Realm, the prices for some of the materials and equipment inside are extremely impressive," the staff member reminded them thoughtfully.

"What kind of missions are there?" Ye Lin asked.

"These are all the current missions related to the Dragon Pool Realm. Please take a look." The staff member projected a light screen.

Ye Lin scrolled down; most of the missions were about finding specific medicinal herbs in the Dragon Pool Realm.

Where there are poisons, there are antidotes within seven steps.

Besides being full of poisonous creatures, the Dragon Pool Realm also contained many rare treasures that could cure poisons.

Therefore, many master alchemists and healers favored the herbs in the Dragon Pool Realm, and the prices they offered were extremely high.

Bai Siyou had just escaped with the people from Bajin City, and everything was in ruins; there were many places where money was needed.

Therefore, Ye Lin was also severely short of money right now. Even if Uncle Ji was wealthy, supporting an entire city of people was a bit of a stretch.

One hundred thousand people—even if they only ate the cheapest Longjiang pork knuckle rice, a single meal would cost hundreds of thousands. In a single day, just the food expenses would be one or two million.

If he could make some money on the side, Ye Lin naturally wouldn't mind.

Scanning through them roughly, the missions were mainly divided into two categories: long-term missions and time-limited missions.

Long-term missions were those that could be completed repeatedly, usually collection-type missions.

For example, collecting the kidneys of Sheep Demons. This stuff was a great tonic for men; eating it turned a "Big Brother" into a "Wood Brother." One Sheep Demon kidney could sell for two hundred thousand—ten times more valuable than Ye Lin's own kidneys.

Time-limited missions basically disappeared once someone completed them. Time-limited missions were more difficult and offered higher rewards, which was Ye Lin's main target.

Soon, Ye Lin found a time-limited mission that was very suitable for him.

【Hunt the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King.】

【Mission Details: Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King, level 50, inhabits the vicinity of the cold pool five kilometers east of the Dragon Pool Realm entrance.】

【Mission Requirements: Bring back the complete corpse of the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King.】

【Mission Reward: 35 million.】

It was taught in high school that the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent was a high-level monster no weaker than the Hellhound.

This monster was not only covered in thick, highly defensive scales but was also riddled with deadly poison throughout its body. It belonged to the category of extremely difficult monsters to deal with; ordinary job changers wouldn't want to encounter a Green-Scaled Flood Serpent.

The Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King was the king among the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent tribe, the most powerful existence in the group, and far more difficult to deal with than an ordinary Green-Scaled Flood Serpent.

In reality, for the current Ye Lin, dealing with a level 50 Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King was just a matter of a slap, but considering he still needed to hide his strength to keep up appearances, this mission was currently the most suitable for him.

A level 28 Forbidden Spellcaster holding an eight-star divine artifact plus a legendary set, combined with a level 30 Poison Warlock, joining forces to slay a level 50 Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King—that was quite reasonable, right?

"Let's go with this one."

Just as Ye Lin was about to accept the mission to hunt the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King, a man's cold, arrogant voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Wait! This mission is for us from the Supreme Academy!"

As soon as the words fell, many people nearby cast their gazes over, looking with suspicion and uncertainty at the man dressed in green robes with an arrogant expression.

"Supreme Academy? What kind of place is that?"

"Ignorant! The Supreme Academy is the strongest academy in You Daxia!"

"Isn't the strongest academy in You Daxia the You Daxia Academy?"

"The You Daxia Academy just has high popularity; the Supreme Academy is the place that truly cultivates monsters! Everyone who graduates from the Supreme Academy is a dragon among men!"

Listening to the crowd's discussion, the corner of the arrogant man's mouth curled into an imperceptible smile; clearly, he was extremely enjoying the feeling of being the center of attention.

Behind the arrogant man followed four women and two men—six people in total. It was clear that these seven were a team, a team from the Supreme Academy!

These seven still had a youthful air on their faces, clearly freshmen, but the aura emanating from them was all above level 30!

"So what if it's the Supreme Academy? Don't you even understand the principle of first come, first served?" Duan Ling swept a cold glance at the arrogant man.

"First come, first served? Only people of similar strength need to follow this rule. When the strong face the weak, there's no need for such trouble."

The arrogant man sneered, his threatening intent evident.

"Besides, we're doing you two a favor. A level 50 Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King—even we need seven people to join forces to deal with it. You two pieces of trash want to deal with the Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King? It's simply wishful thinking."

"Our business is none of your concern."

Ye Lin ignored the arrogant man and directly accepted the mission.

Seeing this, the arrogant man's expression darkened instantly.

"Kid, you're treating my words like wind in your ears, aren't you?"

The arrogant man's eyes instantly turned into yellow vertical pupils. At the same time, a fishy, foul aura permeated the air; clearly, he was also a master of poison.

Ye Lin narrowed his eyes slightly and gently stroked his Great Sumeru Ring.

"Heng Wu! Don't do it! Let me handle this matter."

A tall girl wearing a combat suit walked out from the Supreme Academy's team, looking at Ye Lin with a complex expression.

"Ye Lin, long time no see."

"So you two know each other? Fine, fine." Heng Wu shrugged indifferently, and the aura on his body instantly retracted.

Ye Lin sighed helplessly. He had seen Student Zhuge Ni just now, but he felt there was no need to greet her given their relationship, so he had pretended not to see her. He hadn't expected Student Zhuge Ni to take the initiative to stand out.

"Long time no see," Ye Lin said flatly.

Seeing this scene, Duan Ling immediately became vigilant. She turned slightly to block Ye Lin, scrutinizing Student Zhuge Ni with slight hostility.

Student Zhuge Ni didn't mind Duan Ling's small actions but instead said to Ye Lin.

"Congratulations, your eyes have recovered."

"If you have something to say, say it," Ye Lin said, getting straight to the point.

Student Zhuge Ni was silent for a while, then said in a low voice.

"Heng Wu's words just now weren't very pleasant. I apologize to you on his behalf. I'm sorry."

"As for that mission, you'd better leave it to us. If you disregard your safety and release a forbidden spell, you might indeed be able to deal with a level 50 Green-Scaled Flood Serpent King, but is it worth it?"

Student Zhuge Ni continued to persuade him.

"I know your self-esteem is very strong, but ever since you were rejected by the Supreme Academy, you and we have not been people of the same world. There's no need for you to be stubborn for the sake of face."