Chapter 137: then translation of chapter title

"Xiao Feng, old brother, when do you plan to do that main quest?"

"Xiao Feng, old brother, when do you plan to do that main quest?"

Thus: 【1】 "Xiao Feng, old brother, when do you plan to do that main quest?"

But we need to keep the original punctuation: maybe we keep the Chinese quotes? The instruction didn't specify to change quotes. Usually we translate to English punctuation. I'll use English double quotes.

After dividing the spoils, Chu Long created a temporary chat group and pulled Xiao Feng, Shen Di, and Zhan Tian into it.

Translation: "After dividing the spoils, Chu Long created a temporary chat group and added Xiao Feng, Shen Di, and Zhan Tian into it."

We need to keep names: Chu Long, Xiao Feng, Shen Di, Zhan Tian.

Thus: 【2】 After dividing the spoils, Chu Long created a temporary chat group and added Xiao Feng, Shen Di, and Zhan Tian into it.

But we need to keep the comma placement? We'll produce a smooth English sentence.

This is a top-secret matter; the fewer people who know, the better. Right now they haven't told anyone else—only they themselves know.

Translation: "This matter is a top-secret; the fewer people who know, the better. Right now they haven't told anyone else, only they themselves know."

Only they themselves know.

Thus: 【3】 This matter is a top-secret; the fewer people who know, the better. Right now they haven't told anyone else, only they themselves know.

Xiao Feng thought for a moment and replied: "The main quest should be done sooner rather than later; we'll make a quick preparation and set off in an hour."

Translation: "Xiao Feng thought for a moment and replied: 'Main quests are better done early than delayed; we'll make some preparations and set out in one hour.'"

We need to keep the quote. So: 【4】 Xiao Feng thought for a moment and replied: "Main quests are better done early than delayed; we'll make some preparations and set out in one hour."

After defeating all four major evil spirits and obtaining the 【Fallen Soul】 item, his quest progress hadn't updated, but he gained a clue.

Translation: "When he defeated all four major evil spirits and obtained the item 【Fallen Soul】, his quest progress hadn't updated, but he gained a clue."

After defeating all four major evil spirits and obtaining the 【Fallen Soul】 item, his quest progress hadn't updated, but he gained a clue.

Thus: 【5】 When he defeated all four major evil spirits and obtained the item 【Fallen Soul】, his quest progress hadn't updated, but he gained a clue.

【46】

Translation: "These are the coordinate information for the War City in the Level 2 Main City!"

These are the coordinate information for the War City in the 2 Yi Ji Zhu Cheng!

These are the coordinate information for the War City in the 2 Yi Ji Zhu Cheng!

【54】

Translation: "The Level 2 Main City hasn't been opened and cannot be teleported to; he needs to run there on his own legs to the War City in order to turn in this quest."

"You can level up first," Xiao Feng said.

Thus: "The Level 2 Main City hasn't been opened and cannot be teleported to; he needs to run there on his own legs to the War Main City in order to turn in this quest."

【60】

Lucky Cat didn't directly agree, but instead asked: "Are there two more teammates? Then wouldn't this team have no spot for Xiao Feng?"

Translation: "Upon receiving his affirmative reply, the three presidents were very happy."

【66】

Now 【9】 "Alright, let's meet in an hour. Everyone bring plenty of gold coins—don't miss out on the system shops, or you'll regret it." Zhulong grinned, eyes sparkling, as if he could already see himself snagging a whole street of shops in a second‑tier main city.

Translation: "Mm-hmm, then we'll gather in one hour. By then everyone should bring enough gold coins; don't miss out on snapping up the system shops, or you'll regret it." Chu Long beamed, as if he could already see himself snapping up a street of the Level 2 Main City.

We need to keep quotes. So: 【9】 "Mm-hmm, then we'll gather in one hour. By then everyone should bring enough gold coins; don't miss out on snapping up the system shops, or you'll regret it." Chu Long beamed, as if he could already see himself snapping up a street of the 2 Yi Ji Zhu Cheng.

【74】

Now 【10】 Zhan Tian said: "I had my brothers prepare before we entered the dungeon; we scraped together over 180 million gold coins—more than enough to buy the key shops."

Translation: "Zhan Tian said: 'Before entering the dungeon, I had my brothers prepare; we've gathered over 180 million gold coins, enough to definitely buy the most important few shops.'"

【80】

Now 【11】 "What about you, Shen Di?" Zhulong glanced at Shen Di.

Translation: "\"What about you, Shen Di? \" Chu Long looked toward Shen Di."

We need to keep quotes. So: 【11】 "What about you, Shen Di?" Chu Long looked toward Shen Di.

【92】

Translation: "He gave a faint smile: 'I've prepared 500 million.'"

Thus: 【12】 He gave a faint smile: "I've prepared 500 million."

Now 【13】 "Holy shit, that's a ton of gold—where'd you get it?" Zhulong and Zhan Tian were stunned.

Translation: "\"Holy crap, so much gold—where did you get it? \" Chu Long and Zhan Tian were both shocked."

【98】

Now 【14】 The server's only been up four days—there's a hard cap on how much gold can be produced.

Translation: "The game has only been open for four days, and the total gold coin production is limited!"

Thus: 【14】 The game has only been open for four days, and the total gold coin production is limited!

【108】

Translation: "Being the same Dragon Nation Grand Guild, and having the same experience defending the garrison, they could only scrape together around 200 million gold coins; any more would put the guild in a tight financial spot."

【15】 Being the same Dragon Nation Grand Guild, and having the same experience defending the garrison, they could only scrape together around 200 million gold coins; any more would put the guild in a tight financial spot.

【116】

Translation: "And Shen Di actually pulled out 500 million all at once—absolutely outrageous!"

Thus: 【16】 And Shen Di actually pulled out 500 million all at once—absolutely outrageous!

Now 【17】 Shen Di said calmly: "My wife completed a hidden quest and snagged a treasury holding 600 million gold. She kept 100 million for herself and gave the rest to me."

Translation: "Shen Di lightly said: 'My wife completed a hidden quest and obtained a treasury containing 600 million gold coins. She kept 100 million for pocket money, and gave the rest to me.'"

Thus: 【17】 Shen Di lightly said: "My wife completed a hidden quest and obtained a treasury containing 600 million gold coins. She kept 100 million for pocket money, and gave the rest to me."

【128】

Translation: "Chu Long: ……"

We need to keep the ellipsis. So: 【18】 Chu Long: ……

Now 【19】 Zhan Tian: ……

Translation: "Zhan Tian: ……"

Thus: 【19】 Zhan Tian: ……

【140】

Translation: "Xiao Feng: ……"

Thus: 【20】 Xiao Feng: ……

Now 【21】 A 600‑million‑gold treasure—awesome!

Translation: "A treasure of 600 million gold coins—awesome!"

【146】

Now 【22】 "Ah, I wish my wife could give me money like that," Zhulong said, envy written on his face.

Translation: "\"Sigh, I'm jealous—if only my wife could give me money too. \" Chu Long said with an envious expression."

Thus: 【22】 "Sigh, I'm jealous—if only my wife could give me money too." Chu Long said with an envious expression.

【156】

Translation: "Zhan Tian's expression was similar: 'My wife, that spendthrift, not emptying my vault would already be good; there's no way she could help me make money.'"

【23】 Zhan Tian's expression was similar: "My wife, that spendthrift, not emptying my vault would already be good; there's no way she could help me make money."

【164】

Translation: "If that much gold were to flow into the player market, the gold coin exchange rate would probably drop by several percentage points."

Thus: 【24】 If that much gold were to flow into the player market, the gold coin exchange rate would probably drop by several percentage points.

Now 【25】 Shen Di isn't hurting for cash, so there's no rush to spend this money—it becomes the budget for buying shops, without affecting the gold‑exchange rate while still securing the system shops, a massive windfall.

Translation: "However, Shen Di himself isn't short of money; after receiving this sum, there's no need to rush to spend it, so it became funds for buying shops—it neither hurts the gold coin exchange rate nor fails to secure the system shops; it's practically a windfall."

【170】

Now 【26】 Xiao Feng felt a twinge of envy, but he was relatively calm about it.

Translation: "Xiao Feng also felt a bit envious, but relatively speaking, he remained calmer."

Thus: 【26】 Xiao Feng also felt a bit envious, but relatively speaking, he remained calmer.

【182】

Translation: "After all, he views money rather lightly."

Thus: 【27】 After all, he views money rather lightly.

Now 【28】 He told the three, "I've got to go—see you in an hour."

Translation: "He said to the three of them: 'I have something to do, I'll leave first; see you in one hour.'"

Thus: 【28】 He said to the three of them: "I have something to do, I'll leave first; see you in one hour."

【194】

Translation: "After saying that, he took his two close brothers and Xing Yun Miao and left."

Thus: 【29】 After saying that, he took his two close brothers and Xing Yun Miao and left.

Now 【30】 Li Li and the others noticed Xiao Feng and Shen Di huddled together, whispering on a side channel for a while, and realized there was still something important to do.

Translation: "Li Li and the others saw Xiao Feng and Shen Di gathering together, used a private chat on a small channel for a while, and realized there must still be something important to do."

Thus: 【30】 Li Li and the others saw Xiao Feng and Shen Di gathering together, used a private chat on a small channel for a while, and realized there must still be something important to do.

【204】

Translation: "So they didn't ask further what they talked about, just laughed and said: 'Hanging out with Lao Xiao is truly awesome! In just over an hour of dungeon crawling, we leveled up four levels—not to mention we got a bunch of mythic-quality gear and skill books for free, more satisfying than a dream!'"

【31】 So they didn't ask further what they talked about, just laughed and said: "Hanging out with Lao Xiao is truly awesome! In just over an hour of dungeon crawling, we leveled up four levels—not to mention we got a bunch of mythic-quality gear and skill books for free, more satisfying than a dream!"

【212】

Translation: "Zhang Fan added: 'There's also 700,000 gold coins; if you don't want them, you can give them to me.'"

Thus: 【32】 Zhang Fan added: "There's also 700,000 gold coins; if you don't want them, you can give them to me."

Now 【33】 "Oh yeah, plus another 700,000 gold—that's over five million in real money, enough for a place in Haizhou!" Li Li exclaimed happily.

Translation: "\"Oh right, right, right—there's also 700,000 gold coins! At the current exchange rate, that's over five million cash, enough for an apartment in Hai Zhou District! \" Li Li exclaimed delightedly."

【218】

Now 【34】 Lucky Cat strolled alongside, smiling, and added: "Xiao Feng is definitely a lucky charm—I've run quests and dungeons with him twice and made a ton each time. Now I'm kinda reluctant to go."

Translation: "Xing Yun Miao walked beside them, likewise wearing a look of joy, and echoed: 'Xiao Feng is indeed a big lucky star; the two times I've run quests and dungeons with him, I've earned a lot of money. Now I'm a bit reluctant to leave~'"

Thus: 【34】 Xing Yun Miao walked beside them, likewise wearing a look of joy, and echoed: "Xiao Feng is indeed a big lucky star; the two times I've run quests and dungeons with him, I've earned a lot of money. Now I'm a bit reluctant to leave~"

【228】

Translation: "Upon hearing that, Li Li immediately teased: 'If you're reluctant to leave, then don't go—stay and be... for our Lao Xiao... ow!'"

【35】 Upon hearing that, Li Li immediately teased: "If you're reluctant to leave, then don't go—stay and be... for our Lao Xiao... ow!"

【236】

Translation: "Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Feng's staff smashed onto his head."

Thus: 【36】 Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Feng's staff smashed onto his head.

Now 【37】 "Enough joking—I have something serious to say," Xiao Feng said sternly.

Translation: "\"Stop spouting nonsense, I have serious matters to discuss with you. \" Xiao Feng said solemnly."

Thus: 【37】 "Stop spouting nonsense, I have serious matters to discuss with you." Xiao Feng said solemnly.

【248】

Translation: "\"Uh... we've finished the dungeon, what serious business is there? \" Li Li rubbed his sore forehead from the hit, puzzled."

Thus: 【38】 "Uh... we've finished the dungeon, what serious business is there?" Li Li rubbed his sore forehead from the hit, puzzled.

Now 【39】 Zhang Fan and Lucky Cat both looked at Xiao Feng.

Translation: "Zhang Fan and Xing Yun Miao also looked toward Xiao Feng."

Thus: 【39】 Zhang Fan and Xing Yun Miao also looked toward Xiao Feng.

【260】

Translation: "\"It's about the main quest. \""

Thus: 【40】 "It's about the main quest."

Now 【41】 Xiao Feng assembled the team and, in the party chat, said to the three: "You should know that, for me, the first boss in the Lost Lands dungeon is the most important. My main quest is now at the delivery stage—I'm about to go to the main city. Shen Di, Zhulong, and Zhan Tian are my partners; helping me this time is to secure the operating rights for the system shops in the new main city."

Translation: "Xiao Feng formed a party, and in the party channel he told the three: 'You should know that for me, the most important thing in the Lost Land dungeon is the first boss. My main quest has now reached the delivery stage; I'm about to head to the main city. Shen Di, Chu Long, and Zhan Tian are partners; this time helping me is to obtain the operating rights for the system shops in the new main city.'"

【266】

Now 【42】 Li Li and Zhang Fan both got it, and nodded in agreement.

Translation: "Li Li and Zhang Fan were both well aware of this; hearing it, they nodded."

Thus: 【42】 Li Li and Zhang Fan were both well aware of this; hearing it, they nodded.

【278】

Translation: "Xing Yun Miao knew less about it, and after a moment's thought said: 'So it's for the new main city—this is a huge business opportunity. But... what does it have to do with us?'"

Thus: 【43】 Xing Yun Miao knew less about it, and after a moment's thought said: "So it's for the new main city—this is a huge business opportunity. But... what does it have to do with us?"

Now 【44】 Xiao Feng explained: "When I beat the third wraith boss, it dropped a hint that there's another stage after this. Right now we already have to take down four mythic bosses, and I'm worried the next stage will be even tougher, so I'd like you to come along later. No rush—I'm just giving you a heads‑up."

Translation: "Xiao Feng explained: 'When I defeated the third evil spirit boss, the opponent revealed some information to me, indicating that the quest should have a further stage ahead. At this stage the quest already requires defeating four mythic bosses; I'm worried the next stage will be even more troublesome, so I'd like to ask you to continue with me. Of course, it doesn't have to be now—I'm just giving you a heads-up.'"

【284】

Now 【45】 Up until today, Xiao Feng would just rush into any quest head‑on.

Translation: "Before today, whenever Xiao Feng encountered a quest, he would definitely charge straight in headfirst."

Thus: 【45】 Before today, whenever Xiao Feng encountered a quest, he would definitely charge straight in headfirst.

【296】

Translation: "But after experiencing the Legendary Skeleton King and the Golden Holy Dragon bosses, his thinking changed considerably."

Thus: 【46】 But after experiencing the Legendary Skeleton King and the Golden Holy Dragon bosses, his thinking changed considerably.

Now 【47】 Not every boss in this game can be blown away by sheer damage.

Translation: "In this game, not every boss can be killed outright with high damage."

Thus: 【47】 In this game, not every boss can be killed outright with high damage.

【308】

Translation: "Many bosses, due to mechanical issues, cannot be challenged solo; teammates must cooperate!"

Thus: 【48】 Many bosses, due to mechanical issues, cannot be challenged solo; teammates must cooperate!

Now 【49】 So he needs a handful of skilled, trustworthy friends to take on the main quest with him.

Translation: "Therefore he needs a few qualified and trustworthy friends to undertake the main quest together."

Thus: 【49】 Therefore he needs a few qualified and trustworthy friends to undertake the main quest together.

【320】

Translation: "Although these three friends' combat power isn't as exaggerated as his own, they can still lend a bit of help."

Thus: 【50】 Although these three friends' combat power isn't as exaggerated as his own, they can still lend a bit of help.

Now 【51】 Given their personalities, the three are unlikely to spill the main‑quest secrets, so we can bring them along for the attempt.

Translation: "Judging by their character, they probably wouldn't leak main quest information, so we can bring them along to give it a try."

Thus: 【51】 Judging by their character, they probably wouldn't leak main quest information, so we can bring them along to give it a try.

【330】

Translation: "After hearing Xiao Feng's explanation, Li Li put away his joking expression and said solemnly: 'If it's the main quest, it's probably not that simple. Miao Jie is high-level and has a super artifact; she can be a big help, but the two of us are somewhat lacking...'"

【52】 After hearing Xiao Feng's explanation, Li Li put away his joking expression and said solemnly: "If it's the main quest, it's probably not that simple. Miao Jie is high‑level and has a super artifact; she can be a big help, but the two of us are somewhat lacking..."

【338】

Translation: "Zhang Fan also said: 'We can handle fighting players, but against high-level mythic bosses we can at most endure a basic attack.'"

Thus: 【53】 Zhang Fan also said: "We can handle fighting players, but against high-level mythic bosses we can at most endure a basic attack."

Now 【54】 "Go ahead and level up first," Xiao Feng said.

Translation: "\"You can level up first. \" Xiao Feng said."

Thus: 【54】 "You can level up first." Xiao Feng said.

【350】

Translation: "\"I'll go scout the quest clue first to see what the next stage entails. You don't need to follow me for now; you can team up with Dun Dun and Mang Mei, find a high-level map to raise your strength. Miao Jie is very strong—she can instantly defeat level 100 monsters as easily as playing; she can take you guys flying for a while. \""

【55】 "I'll go scout the quest clue first to see what the next stage entails. You don't need to follow me for now; you can team up with Dun Dun and Mang Mei, find a high‑level map to raise your strength. Miao Jie is very strong—she can instantly defeat level‑100 monsters as easily as playing; she can take you guys flying for a while."

Now 【56】 Leveling up is the most effective way to boost power—no matter how weak the class, hitting level 300 lets you easily crush level‑50 players.

Translation: "Leveling up is the most effective way to increase strength; no matter how poor the profession, reaching level 300 lets you easily crush level 50 players."

Thus: 【56】 Leveling up is the most effective way to increase strength; no matter how poor the profession, reaching level 300 lets you easily crush level 50 players.

【362】

Translation: "Zhang Fan and Li Li both have hidden professions, with growth rates higher than ordinary players; the higher the level, the more obvious the advantage."

Thus: 【57】 Zhang Fan and Li Li both have hidden professions, with growth rates higher than ordinary players; the higher the level, the more obvious the advantage.

Now 【58】 Even if they still fall short of Xiao Feng, they can at least lend a hand.

Translation: "Even if they still can't match Xiao Feng, at least they can be of some help."

Thus: 【58】 Even if they still can't match Xiao Feng, at least they can be of some help.

【374】

Translation: "\"Well... we have no objections; it mainly depends on Miao Jie. \" Zhang Fan and Li Li also knew Xing Yun Miao is very formidable; leveling up together with her would greatly increase efficiency."

Thus: 【59】 "Well... we have no objections; it mainly depends on Miao Jie." Zhang Fan and Li Li also knew Xing Yun Miao is very formidable; leveling up together with her would greatly increase efficiency.

Now 【60】 Lucky Cat didn't give a direct answer, instead asking: "Are there two more teammates? Then wouldn't that leave no room for Xiao Feng?"

Translation: "Xing Yun Miao didn't directly answer, but asked: 'Are there any other teammates? Then wouldn't this team have no spot for Xiao Feng?'"

Thus: 【60】 Xing Yun Miao didn't directly answer, but asked: "Are there any other teammates? Then wouldn't this team have no spot for Xiao Feng?"

===TITLE===

Become a Fixed Teammate

Now

After dividing the spoils, Zhulong created a temporary chat group and pulled Xiao Feng, Shen Di, and Zhan Tian into it.

This matter is a top-secret; the fewer people who know, the better. Right now they haven't told anyone else; only they themselves know.

Xiao Feng thought for a moment and replied, "The main quest should be done sooner rather than later; we'll make a quick preparation and set out in one hour."

When he had defeated all four major evil spirits and obtained the item 【Fallen Soul】, his quest progress hadn't updated, but he gained a clue.

These are the coordinates of the War City in the Level 2 Main City!

The Level 2 Main City hasn't been opened yet, so teleportation isn't possible; he has to run there on his own two feet to reach the War City before he can turn in this quest.

Upon receiving his affirmative reply, the three guild leaders were all very happy.

"Alright, then we'll meet in one hour. By then everyone should bring enough gold coins; don't end up unable to buy the system shops, or you'll regret it." Zhulong beamed, as if he could already see himself snapping up an entire street of shops in the Level 2 Main City.

Zhan Tian said, "Before entering the dungeon, I had my brothers prepare; we scraped together over 180 million gold coins, enough at least to buy the most important few shops."

"And you, Shen Di?" Zhulong looked toward Shen Di.

He gave a faint smile and said, "I've prepared 500 million."

"Holy crap, that's a lot of gold—where did you get it?" Zhulong and Zhan Tian were both startled.

The game has only been live for four days, and the total gold output is limited!

Being the same Dragon Nation major guild and having fought in the garrison defense battle, after scraping together they could only muster around 200 million gold; any more would put the guild in a financial bind.

And yet Shen Di pulled out 500 million all at once—absolutely outrageous!

Shen Di calmly said, "My wife completed a hidden quest and obtained a treasury containing 600 million gold. She kept 100 million for pocket money and gave the rest to me."

Zhulong: ……

Zhan Tian: ……

Xiao Feng: ……

A treasure of 600 million gold—awesome!

"Sigh, I'm jealous—if only my wife could give me money too." Zhulong said with an envious expression.

Zhan Tian's expression was similar: "My wife, a spendthrift, would be fine as long as she doesn't empty my vault; there's no way she could help me make money."

If that much gold entered the player market, the exchange rate would likely drop by several percentage points.

However, Shen Di himself isn't short of money; since this sum doesn't need to be rushed out, it becomes funds for buying shops—without hurting the gold exchange rate, yet still securing system shops, which is basically a huge profit.

Xiao Feng also felt a bit envious, though relatively calmer.

After all, he views money rather lightly.

He told the three, "I have something to attend to; I'll leave first and see you in one hour."

Having said that, he took his two close brothers and Xing Yun Miao and left.

Li Li and the others saw Xiao Feng and Shen Di gathering together, used a private channel to chat for a while, and realized there must still be something important to do.

So they didn't ask further what they talked about, just laughed and said, "Teaming up with Old Xiao is truly awesome! In just over an hour of dungeon crawling we leveled up four—not to mention we snagged a bunch of mythic-quality gear and skill books for free, more satisfying than a dream!"

Zhang Fan added, "There's also 700,000 gold; if you don't want it, you can give it to me."

"Oh right, right, there's also 700,000 gold! At the current exchange rate that's over five million cash—enough for an apartment in Haizhou City!" Li Li exclaimed delightedly.

Xing Yun Miao walked beside them, equally pleased, and echoed, "Xiao Feng is indeed a big lucky star; the two times I've run quests and dungeons with him, I've earned a lot of money. Now I'm a bit reluctant to leave~"

Upon hearing that, Li Li immediately teased, "If you don't want to leave, then stay and be Old Xiao's… ow!"

He hadn't finished speaking when Xiao Feng's staff smashed onto his head.

"Stop spouting nonsense; I have something serious to tell you." Xiao Feng said solemnly.

"Uh… we've finished the dungeon, what serious matter is there?" Li Li rubbed his sore forehead where he'd been hit, puzzled.

Zhang Fan and Xing Yun Miao also looked toward Xiao Feng.

"It's about the main quest."

Xiao Feng formed a party and, in the party channel, told the three, "You should know that for me, the most important part of the Lost Lands dungeon is the first boss. My main quest has now reached the submission stage; I'm about to head to the main city. Shen Di, Zhulong, and Zhan Tian are partners, and this time helping me is to obtain the operational rights to the system shops in the new main city."

Li Li and Zhang Fan were already aware of this; hearing it, they nodded.

Xing Yun Miao knew less, and after a moment's thought said, "So it's for the new main city—that's a huge business opportunity. But… what does it have to do with us?"

Xiao Feng explained, "When I defeated the third evil spirit boss, the opponent gave me some information indicating that the quest should have another stage ahead. At present the stage already requires defeating four mythic bosses, and I worry the next stage will be even more troublesome, so I'd like to ask you to continue with me. Of course, it doesn't have to be now; I'm just giving you a heads-up."

Before today, Xiao Feng would certainly charge straight into any quest he encountered.

But after experiencing the Legendary Skeleton King and the Golden Holy Dragon bosses, his thinking changed considerably.

In this game, not every boss can be killed outright with high damage.

Many bosses, due to their mechanics, cannot be challenged solo; teamwork is required!

Therefore he needs a few friends who are capable and trustworthy to undertake the main quest together.

These three friends may not have combat power as exaggerated as his own, but they can still lend a hand.

Judging by their character, they're unlikely to leak main quest information, so we can bring them along to give it a try.

After hearing Xiao Feng's explanation, Li Li put away his joking expression and said solemnly, "If it's the main quest, it probably won't be too simple. Miao-jie is high-level and has a super artifact; she could be a big help, but the two of us might not be enough…"

Zhang Fan also said, "We can handle player fights okay, but against high-level mythic bosses we'd at most get a basic attack in."

"You can level up first," Xiao Feng said.

"I'll go explore the quest clue first to see what the next stage entails. You don't need to follow me for now; you can team up with Dun Dun and Mang Mei, find a high-level map to boost your strength. Miao-jie is very strong—she can instantly kill level-100 monsters as easily as playing—so she can take you flying for a while."

Leveling up is the most effective way to increase strength; no matter how poor the profession, reaching level 300 lets you easily crush level-50 players.

Zhang Fan and Li Li are both hidden professions, with growth rates higher than ordinary players; the higher the level, the more obvious the advantage.

Even if they still can't match Xiao Feng, at least they can be of some help.

"Well… we have no objections; it mainly depends on Miao-jie." Zhang Fan and Li Li also knew Xing Yun Miao was very formidable; having her along would boost their leveling efficiency considerably.

Xing Yun Miao didn't give a direct answer, but asked, "Are there any other two teammates? Then wouldn't this team have no spot for Xiao Feng?"

Li Li saw the situation and immediately laughed, saying: "Don't worry, your Xiao Feng is also a regular member of our team; it's just that his strength is too great and the gameplay he engages in is too high-level, so he doesn't often play together."

"What do you mean 'your Xiao Feng'? Don't talk nonsense! I was just asking!" Xing Yun Miao's pretty face blushed slightly, she said angrily.

Xiao Feng also found Li Li's words embarrassing, he said speechlessly: "Old Li, restrain yourself; jokes like this only need to be said once or twice, don't keep bringing them up. As for team members... actually Old Li isn't wrong, I definitely play with them long-term, I'm just doing some high-level tasks temporarily, so I haven't been leveling up with them. If there's anything important, or whoever takes on a tough task, we'll definitely still do it together."

"Like that..."

Xing Yun Miao showed a thoughtful expression.

After a moment, she nodded and said: "Alright then, I've also been worried about not having a fixed team making dungeons inconvenient, so I'll temporarily team up with you guys."

"Mm, you guys add each other as friends."

Xiao Feng said satisfiedly.

He pulled Xing Yun Miao into his small group, making it convenient to ask her for help in the future.

As for the issue of adding one more person to the team, it's not really a problem; whenever there are too many people, just kick Old Li out!