Chapter 49

"Holy crap! Is Yuwen Hao really an A-tier class? Not only did he clear the Goblin Nest on Master difficulty, he also broke the clear-time record that's stood for years!"

"I have to say, these kids from big families are truly overpowered. I remember when the Silver Wolf Guild cleared it, they used five A-tier classes, right?" "Yeah, and Yuwen Hao's team even has a B-tier Priest Traveler. Who would've thought he could clear it with that!"

"Yuwen Hao is a Barrier Master; you can't treat him like a normal A-tier class."

"Don't forget, Yuwen Hao was only level seven when he entered the dungeon. If he didn't have real strength, how could the other four professionals carry a dead weight through a Master-difficulty dungeon?"

"Looking at it this way, the Barrier Master class is fully capable of rivaling an S-tier."

"So envious."

Surrounded by a crowd was none other than Yuwen Hao and his team, who had just emerged from clearing the Goblin Nest on Master difficulty.

Yuwen Hao's gear was tattered, and his appearance was slightly disheveled.

Yet, this could in no way hide the irrepressible smile on his face.

Finally, he had cleared it.

After emerging from the novice dungeon, hadn't he put in all that effort precisely for this moment?

Especially that phrase:

'Fully capable of rivaling an S-tier.'

Yuwen Hao immediately felt that all these sacrifices were worth far more than the cost!

He had paid such a price to clear the Master difficulty for nothing more than two reasons.

To obtain the General's Ring, boost his combat power, and prepare for the level 20 second advancement quest.

The second reason was to tell the City Lord:

Who exactly is qualified to take that S-tier resource!

To be honest, in the novice dungeon, the strength Li Yao displayed had truly startled him, and later, news spread that Li Yao had awakened a talent.

At the time, Yuwen Hao had absolutely no intention of making an enemy of Li Yao.

Awakening a talent compatible with one's class allows one to claim SS-tier resources, which doesn't conflict with the S-tier resource he had his eye on.

But the very next day, he heard that his S-tier resource was gone.

Yuwen Hao immediately developed a murderous intent.

"No matter how strong he acts in the early stages, he's just a Summoner in the end. If he can't even guard his own resources, he still wants to snatch mine?"

Yuwen Hao sneered repeatedly.

As for whether Li Yao could also clear the Master difficulty, Yuwen Hao hadn't even considered it.

The Silver Wolf Guild's foundation lies in dungeon raiding, and their strength comes from the power of their high-tier professionals.

The low-tier professionals in the guild are mostly young talents with high potential.

They absolutely cannot compare to the veteran professionals his family hires at high salaries.

Want to carry Li Yao through the Master difficulty?

Keep dreaming!

Furthermore, that kid Li Yao had entered the Nightmare difficulty in full view of everyone.

'Best if he dies in there!'

Yuwen Hao thought viciously.

Just at this moment,

Yuwen Hao noticed a stunningly beautiful figure in the crowd ahead, looking exceptionally conspicuous.

The other party seemed to be chatting with people everywhere, looking for a team to raid the dungeon.

Yuwen Hao felt a surge of heat in his heart and walked quickly toward the figure.

"Classmate Jiang, why are you here too?"

The figure heard the voice and was slightly 'startled'.

She turned slowly, reached up to brush a strand of hair from her forehead, and revealed a delicate side profile.

Upon seeing who it was, Jiang Ningyu said in surprise,

"Classmate Yuwen? What a coincidence, are you here to raid the Goblin Nest dungeon too?"

Her beautiful face and long, slender legs exposed outside her magic robe—

Even Yuwen Hao, the young master of the Yuwen family who was used to seeing beauties, couldn't help but find it hard to look away.

Jiang Ningyu was very good at utilizing her advantages; even when choosing gear, she prioritized items that could show off her figure.

The two had met once in the novice dungeon.

Yuwen Hao had a deep impression of this sweet-looking yet slightly cold girl.

Not to mention, she was an A-tier Frost Controller class.

Yuwen Hao felt as if he had met his true love.

Not expecting to meet again so soon, Yuwen Hao weighed his tone and said nonchalantly,

"Yeah, came over to grind the dungeon for levels. Just came out of the Master-difficulty dungeon, actually."

"Master difficulty? Classmate Yuwen, are you talking about the Master-difficulty Goblin Nest?"

Jiang Ningyu covered her mouth, looking completely stunned.

Yuwen Hao was extremely satisfied: "Hahaha, it's thanks to my family's help. Otherwise, I was only level seven when I went in; how could I have cleared the Master difficulty?"

Seemingly humble,

but actually telling Jiang Ningyu: don't look at me being level nine now; I was only level seven when I entered the dungeon. Clearing Master difficulty at level seven—the value speaks for itself.

"Level seven?"

Jiang Ningyu looked as if she were too surprised to speak.

"Classmate Yuwen, you entered a Master-difficulty dungeon at level seven? Even with family help, I definitely wouldn't have the guts."

"Not to mention, my family is just an ordinary one; none of them are professionals."

Jiang Ningyu looked at Yuwen Hao, biting her cherry lips, wanting to say something but stopping, as if deliberately distancing herself.

"Classmate Yuwen, I'll go find a team first. I need to work hard to level up so I don't fall too far behind you kids from big families."

Yuwen Hao saw it in his eyes and felt it in his heart.

A girl so unvain and so hardworking—she was simply too rare!

He immediately spoke up: "Classmate Jiang, do you take me for someone like Li Yao?"

"Since we know each other, as schoolmates, how could I just leave you to fend for yourself?"

"Come, join our team. I won't promise to carry you through Master difficulty, but Hard difficulty is just a walk in the park, isn't it?"

"Is that okay? I'm afraid others will misunderstand."

Jiang Ningyu said timidly.

At the same time, her body moved beside Yuwen Hao without her realizing it, joining the team.

"Misunderstand? What's there to misunderstand? You've already broken up with Li Yao; who could still misunderstand?"

Looking at the figure beside him, Yuwen Hao felt an itch in his heart and couldn't help but lower his voice.

"Classmate Jiang, don't take me for someone like Li Yao."

"Whatever he can give you, I can give you. Whatever he can't, I can too!"

"Didn't he break up with you? And he even took the A-tier skill badge that should have belonged to you. Don't worry, I'll stand up for you!"

"I won't hide it from you, I'm determined to get that guy Li Yao's resources."

"When I get the S-tier resource, that A-tier resource of mine…"

Hearing this, Jiang Ningyu suppressed her excitement, frowned, and stepped back repeatedly.

"No, no, no, I can't take that A-tier resource. We're just ordinary friends; how could I accept such a precious gift?"

"Hmm?"

Yuwen Hao was stunned. When did I say I was going to give her the A-tier resource?

That A-tier resource of mine was meant for my lackey; I just meant I could give the A-tier potion inside to Classmate Jiang.

But since the atmosphere was already there, Yuwen Hao's brain heated up.

"Can Classmate Jiang and I only be friends?"

"You're annoying!"

Jiang Ningyu pouted coquettishly, her smiling eyes enchanting.