After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply

The little one's body is heavily polluted, far too much.

Lin Da's magic power was almost drained completely.

His hands trembled, and he stumbled as he walked.

At this pace, it would take at least half a year to completely purify Wendy.

"Huh?" Wendy gradually woke up.

She sat up and stared at Lin Da in a daze: "I feel so much better now."

Wendy pranced around in place with an adorably vacant expression on her face.

Previously, even moving her body was exhausting, but now it only consumed less than half her strength.

The scorching sensation caused by the black thorns on her skin had also lessened significantly.

"Thank you, Uncle." Wendy said in a crisp voice, "I'll work hard on refining potions."

"Rest is more important right now. We can talk about magic potions later."

"Okay, okay."

[System Prompt: Witch Wendy's Trust Level +1, Current Trust Level: 91]

Lin Da smiled as he bade Wendy goodbye and made his way to the Treasure Vault to procure food.

He planned to deliver it to Wendy the next day.

Additionally, the materials for crafting Blood Melting Potions needed to be prepared in advance.

Lin Da calculated—the cost of crafting a single Blood Melting Potion, excluding Wendy's labor, was 10,000 points.

The potion could sell for around 30,000 points.

After expenses, he'd make a profit of 20,000 points.

At this rate, he might not even need a year to gather the 1 million points required to exchange for the Sea Secret Key.

Being a Magic Pharmacist was truly a money tree.

Lin Da couldn't help but sigh. If it were an ordinary student, even with 100 people's efforts over a year, they couldn't amass 1 million points.

...

Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Thanks to Lin Da's frequent purification efforts, Wendy's pollution was now under control, allowing her to sleep soundly every night.

Her trust in Lin Da had also risen from 91 to 93.

Lin Da had also received five Blood Melting Potions from Wendy.

Though he wanted to craft more, he had exhausted all his available points.

After much deliberation, Lin Da wrote a letter to Bailuo.

If she could bring him some materials, it would be a massive help.

He also informed Bailuo that her "friend" had been rescued, and her condition had significantly improved.

After sending the letter, Lin Da headed to the Commander's Camp.

He needed a channel to sell a large quantity of Blood Melting Potions.

However, he didn't want to expose himself.

The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled.

A genius Magic Pharmacist was bound to sit high on the Demons' assassination lists.

Until he unlocked the Shadow of Darkness Skill Book, Lin Da had no intention of exposing Wendy's existence.

The Mystic Continent of today was fraught with hidden currents and turbulent dynamics. Even a Heaven Rank being couldn't guarantee their survival to the "4.0" version.

The 2.0 Cangqing Tree Firelight, the 3.0 conflict of the Four Great Dukes, and the 4.0 version marked the game's final chapter.

The Demon Lord's Army invades the Mystic Continent. The Hero's sword strikes down the Demon King, bringing an end to the chaos!

What Lin Da couldn't ascertain was how the Demons in the real world would burn the Azure Tree—or what the Demon King's true form might be.

In the game, the Demon King was shrouded in black mist, revealing only a pair of crimson eyes.

His level reached Mystic Continent's upper limit: Level 99.

The difficulty of the raid wasn't particularly high. If not aiming for a speedrun, even a full Four-star team had a chance at victory.

Yet Lin Da had a persistent feeling that the Demon King of Another World wouldn't be as simple as his in-game counterpart.

Before the 4.0 version, accumulating as much power as possible was crucial for survival.

The former members of Primordial, and even those who had been kicked out…

Whoever was willing to continue adventuring, Lin Da would try to recruit back into the fold.

...

As night fell, Lin Da walked out from the Commander's Camp tents.

He struck a deal with Angel.

A tenth of the profit from the Blood Melting Potions would go to Angel, who in turn would help him establish a sales channel.

As for the potion's origins, Lin Da dodged the question.

Angel clearly wanted to form a connection with the mysterious Magic Pharmacist behind Lin Da and refrained from delving too deeply into the details.

With the potion matter settled, Lin Da also requested a coveted slot in the Ice Abyss from Angel.

He could designate anyone to join the Ice Abyss as an exception.

This only happened because Angel wanted to curry favor with that enigmatic Magic Pharmacist, reluctantly agreeing.

As for who would go to the Ice Abyss, Lin Da already had someone in mind.

"I wonder if Bailuo will agree..."

Although Bailuo's level wasn't particularly high, her swordsmanship was on par with some Extreme Heavenly Ranks.

If she became his swordsmanship instructor, it would be immensely beneficial.

Additionally, Lin Da devised a plan.

Should the plan succeed, he could perfectly capture Witch Xilin without even using an Experience Card!

To execute this plan, he needed a large quantity of Blood Melting Potions and Heavenly Spirit Secret Medicine.

...

Three days later, Bailuo arrived at the Ice Abyss for a visit.

She brought a wealth of materials, addressing Lin Da's immediate needs, and agreed to his request to become his swordsmanship instructor!

At the White Dove United base...

In the living room, Bailuo shook off the snowflakes from her ears. Her azure blue eyes locked onto Lin Da.

The young girl clasped her hands behind her, her fluffy white tail curled high: "You have nothing else to say to me?"

Lin Da looked completely baffled: "I've said everything I needed to. Over the next year, I'll be relying on you to guide me in swordsmanship."

In a flash, Bailuo moved closer to Lin Da, tiptoeing to scrutinize his expression.

A faint scent wafted through the air, and her flawless face was mere inches away.

Though petite in stature, Bailuo exuded maturity and charm.

Even someone like Lin Da, who had encountered numerous beautiful girls, couldn't help but feel his heart race.

Bailuo frowned slightly, a hint of anger in her voice: "You really won't tell me, will you?"

The mounting evidence pointed to one undeniable fact.

And yet, the person in question refused to admit it.

"Is it something you can't say?"

"Let's not talk about that. Let's begin today's swordsmanship training."

After pondering for a moment, Bailuo nodded: "I see. From today onward, I'll train you with the utmost strictness."

A wooden sword materialized in Bailuo's hand.

"If possible, I'd really appreciate you going easy on me," Lin Da quipped.

"I'd go easy on others." Bailuo smiled faintly. "But for you, I'll give it my all!"

...

...

Outside in the world, the seasons changed, but the Ice Abyss remained perpetually blanketed in snow.

Magic-generated sunlight rose punctually and set on schedule.

Before anyone noticed, a year had passed.

The original second-year students had become soon-to-be graduates.

A fresh batch of newcomers arrived at the Ice Abyss.

After a raging snowstorm, the morning revealed a world of pristine white.

Students pushed open snow-blanketed doors, harboring aspirations of mastering a Rule Fragment as they made their way to the Cultivation Square in groups.

A young man clad in light blue sprinted past, kicking up a flurry of snow while shouting with excitement:

"Hurry up! Bailuo and Senior Lin Da's sparring match is about to start!"

"What? That Lin Da, the one most likely to graduate soon? And Bailuo, the former Azure Sky University Dean?"

"Let's go, let's go! If we're late, we won't get a spot to watch!"

The crowd buzzed with excitement, quickening their pace as they rushed toward the Cultivation Square.

A brown-haired man with a wild afro puffed out his chest, flaunting the "White Dove United" insignia on his chest.

Those who noticed shot him envious glances.

The White Dove United was now the largest faction in the Ice Abyss, holding control over three S-rank cultivation rooms, more than thirty A-rank rooms, and over a hundred in total.

Even brand-new members of White Dove United were allotted one opportunity per week to use a cultivation room.

The afro-haired man's insignia base was silver, indicating he was no ordinary member.

"Hmph, if he weren't from White Dove City, someone like him wouldn't even qualify to join the White Dove United."

A short student thought sourly.

The afro-haired man was named Robert. According to his information, Robert was from White Dove City, a Moon Rank adventurer who had earned a Seven-star adventurer rating this year, securing entry into the Ice Abyss.

It seemed that Robert had some connection to Lin Da back in White Dove City, which earned him special consideration for joining White Dove United.

Over the past year, Robert had advanced from Level 42 to the Extreme Moon Rank, only a step away from the Light Rank.

The short student seethed internally. If given the same resources, he could outperform Robert without a doubt...

Unbothered by the jealous stares, Robert patted the shiny White Dove insignia on his chest and said with a grin:

"Next month, White Dove United will have five new openings. Put in the effort, pass Leader Isa's assessment, and you could join me as comrades."

His words caused another uproar.

White Dove United recruiting was a golden opportunity!

A group of flattering students flocked around Robert, probing for insider information.

Surrounded by admirers, Robert strutted toward the Cultivation Square.

Back in White Dove City, Lin Da had guided him in crafting strategies. Upon arriving in Cyan City, he had the protection of White Dove United.

Robert truly felt like the chosen one, with his path smoothed no matter where he went.

Being an adventurer was fantastic.

At the square, Robert's attention was immediately captured by the sounds of a fierce battle ahead.

The surrounding crowd was silent, every student intently watching the match, afraid to miss a single moment.

Robert's gaze shifted to the ice-constructed high platform.

But he discovered...

He couldn't make out a thing.