Chapter 118: Joyful Men and Women in the Instance

Teaming up with familiar people is naturally very happy.

In the Instance, Lin Caier's crisp giggle sounded, and that voice eased the previously oppressive Hell-level Dungeon atmosphere considerably.

Jiang Chen is usually taciturn, spending most of his time listening to Lin Caier's words.

Lin Caier seems to have endless things to say; she poured out her experiences of the past few days like venting bitter water.

She was assigned to go outside on a mission, instead of leisurely grinding Instances and leveling up in the University.

Lin Caier's mission is to go to a Level 22 Instance called "Ruins Dungeon", where completing the task requires obtaining two items from the Instance.

One item comes from the reward of a solo run Normal-level Dungeon, and the other must be obtained by challenging a Nightmare-level Instance together with teammates.

"Both are Level 22 Instances, but the outdoor Level 22 Instance is much harder than the Level 22 Instance in the University."

She complained, "These missions are all too hard; I once tried a solo run of that 'Ruins Dungeon', and several times I almost died there."

"Later I joined a team, but the teammates all wore shabby gear; even though they were Level 22, they still used Black Iron Equipment, with only the weapons being silver. When challenging the Nightmare-level BOSS, they even made me, a Level 20 Assassin, draw the BOSS's aggro."

Jiang Chen listened to Lin Caier'er's venting and couldn't help but smile; he found this girl Lin Caier'er very amusing.

Although outdoor Instances are relatively more difficult than same-level Instances in the Dungeon Hall, the actual challenge difficulty isn't very high.

If it's a solo run, even on Normal Difficulty, it is still dangerous.

The equipment and

skill levels vary, so tackling Instances is indeed a bit tougher.

Jiang Chen chuckled inwardly, but he was also a bit worried, because from what Lin Caier'er described, the outdoor Instance seemed quite challenging for her.

Lin Caier'er continued, "But I'm still great; I've already completed the first mission and received the reward."

She displayed her reward, flashing a ring in front of Jiang Chen.

She wore a smug grin; the ring was set with a red gem that shimmered with flame-like light.

Jiang Chen recognized at a glance that the gem was the Goblin King's Crystal Core.

The ring is clearly BOSS Jewelry, named 'Goblin King Ring', touted as the best jewelry for Below Level 40.

Although the ring's stats are few—All Attributes only increase by 10 points—the key is that it raises all Skills by 1 level, which is quite astonishing.

For many classes, when level and Skills reach a certain stage, boosting Skill levels via equipment will significantly raise combat power.

Lin Caier'er said proudly, "Look, pretty, right?"

Jiang Chen smiled and replied, "Very pretty."

Crafting BOSS Jewelry isn't easy; even with the main materials, many auxiliary materials and a found alchemist are still required.

Many people happen to obtain the main materials, but locating the auxiliary materials and an alchemist usually takes a long time.

Sometimes it takes a year or even longer to find a suitable alchemist.

Jiang Chen was a bit surprised; Lin Caier'er managed to craft the 'Goblin King Ring' so quickly, which made him speculate about her background.

Perhaps Lin Caier'er

the mission she was carrying out is the family training her, just as Hong Jishi sent himself here to undertake a mission.

With that thought, everything fell into place.

Jiang Chen was curious whether the B0SS Accessory's all‑Skills +1 would boost his passive and talent Skills.

Unfortunately he can't test it; BOSS Jewelry is more special and is soul‑bound.

Aside from Lin Caier'er, no one can use this ring.

If he wants to try, Jiang Chen can only figure something out, making his own BOSS Jewelry to test.

Besides BOSS Jewelry, it's said that some Mythological Class gear also has skill‑boosting attributes.

Jiang Chen asked, "Is the second major task to come here?"

Lin Caier'er hummed, "Yes, the old man's demands are high: he wants a Dragon Clan Crystal Core, wants me to reach Level 25, and wants me to become at least a One-Star Private."

On Lin Caier'er's shoulder is also a Military Badge.

The badge is empty, with nothing on it.

Lin Caier'er tiptoed and saw the Military Badge on Jiang Chen's shoulder: "Hey, you're already Two Star."

Jiang Chen nodded, "Killed some Abyssal Demon Dogs."

Lin Caier'er whispered, "We also encountered a pack of Abyssal Demon Dogs on the way here..."

"This mission is so annoying; it needs not only materials, but also level, and even a rank."

"Will you take me on the mission?"

Jiang Chen didn't refuse: "Sure."

Male‑female pairing makes the work effortless.

A few hours passed in the blink of an eye, and they had already reached the foot of the Fortress.

All the monsters outside the Fortress had been cleared.

Then Jiang Chen, familiar with the route, pulled the monsters out of the Fortress and swiftly eliminated them.

Both of their experience was increasing rapidly.

When the mages on the Fortress walls and

archers were all cleared.

Jiang Chen's experience had reached 40%, and Lin Caier'er's body suddenly flared with leveling light.

"Wow, Level 22 already, that's really fast."

Lin Caier'er's beautiful eyes glittered with starlight, her smiling face radiant like a flower.

"It was the same last time on Mermaid Island."

"Grinding Instances with you is great; we can level up easily and effortlessly."

"Grinding Instances with others is hard work and also dangerous."

Lin Caier has already latched onto Jiang Chen.

One could say she latched onto him from the first meeting.

Upon entering the Fortress, the Skeletons surrounded Jiang Chen and Lin Caier.

"There's an invisible monster inside."

Jiang Chen said softly.

Lin Caier let out a delicate shout, her already beautiful eyes now flashing intensely, then pointed in a direction: "There, at the corner of the wall."

Following the direction she indicated, the Skeleton Mage's area Skill was unleashed.

At once, the Dragon Assassin's Invisibility was broken.

The Dragon Assassin has no Invisibility ability, so it's a weakling.

Its weak physique and attributes are easily killed.

Lin Caier giggled, "My Skill can see through Invisibility."

The Assassin inherently possesses the Invisibility Skill and can also use Anti-Invisibility.

This type of Skill is similar to the Mage's Eye among mage professions.

The Eagle Eye of the archer class.

Both have the ability of Anti-Invisibility.

Relatively speaking, the Assassin's ability is stronger, after all it's their specialty.

Lin Caier used her Skill to guide the direction, locating each Dragon Assassin one by one and swiftly eliminating them.

Originally, clearing these monsters required using a Skeleton Warrior as bait, paying the price of the Skeleton Warrior being injured.

This time, turning the passive into active made it considerably easier.

All the small monsters have been cleared.

Finally, only the BOSS remains, a statue of the Dragon Guardian standing there, terrifying and majestic.

Jiang Chen re‑equipped himself and Lin Caier with Bone Armor, and whispered, "Go stand on the city wall, don't come near me."

Lin Caier asked curiously, "Why?"

In her view, Jiang Chen uses Bone Armor to fight any monster as a meat shield, so he himself wouldn't be in any danger.

This is also the Summoner's usual tactic.

Jiang Chen whispered, "Dealing with him is different; I am the meat shield."

"Ah!"

Lin Caier was startled.