I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

As Lin Yuan spoke, he looked at Xia Chen and said, "Xia Chen, don't rush to refute me. Now that you know my skills, you should have some faith in me."

"I'm confident I can clear the dungeon on my own and get into the War Academy, and I don't want you to be negatively affected by helping me, do you understand?"

Looking into Lin Yuan's confident eyes, Xia Chen took a deep breath: "Fine! You just wait and see, if you break your promise, I'll mock you for the rest of my life!"

As Lin Yuan's best friend, he knew that Lin Yuan was a man of his word and it was difficult to change his mind.

Therefore, he had no choice but to agree.

Xia Chen and Lu Yun were unaware that Lin Yuan's confidence stemmed not only from the 5.5 points of counter-damage brought by the [Eternal Calamity] talent.

More importantly, because of his gold attribute that can be upgraded!

【Experience Armor (lv1): For each effective enemy attack received, gain 1 experience point and increase proficiency (0/1000)】

The key is this [Proficiency (0/1000)].

This means that this golden keyword can be upgraded!

He only needs to be hit 1000 times to level up.

After upgrading, will I get +2 experience points? Or will there be some other effect?

Team up?

Xia Chen's berserker struck down all the monsters with a single sword strike. Who would attack him now?

How can he level up his [Experience Armor] if no one attacks him?

Therefore, solo play is a must!

Even if the leveling speed is a little slow at first, as long as the proficiency increases, the leveling speed will be faster later.

……

The next day, at six o'clock in the morning.

Before dawn, the playground of the First Middle School was already packed with people.

All the high school seniors who had awakened to their professional potential gathered here, filled with excitement, nervousness, and trepidation.

Today is their first time stepping into a real instance.

"Hey, Lin Yuan, why don't you show us your equipment?"

Another discordant voice came from behind.

Lin Yuan knew who it was just by hearing the voice: Wang Hao.

At this moment, Wang Hao was being extremely flamboyant.

He was dressed from head to toe in black iron-grade equipment: staff, robes, combat boots...

They even have expensive black iron rings and necklaces!

Bathed in the morning light, I exuded an aura of immense wealth.

Chen Xiaoman, standing to the side, had also changed into a priest's robe, and had all the other black iron equipment except for the accessories.

Clearly, Wang Hao's financial power has reached a certain level.

Lin Yuan chuckled, not even glancing at Wang Hao, but instead staring at Chen Xiaoman.

"What's wrong?"

"Didn't Young Master Wang say he was going to give Chen Xiaoman a complete set of Black Iron equipment?"

Lin Yuan's tone carried a hint of amusement:

"Could it be because of what I said yesterday that you think Chen Xiaoman isn't worth it, and that's why you didn't give her the jewelry?"

"Lin Yuan!"

"Watch your mouth! Nothing happened between us!"

Chen Xiaoman immediately lost her temper.

Even if she's a total green tea bitch, she can't keep up the act anymore, just like a cat whose tail has been stepped on.

Because Lin Yuan's prediction was absolutely right.

Last night, Wang Hao did indeed try to take advantage of him.

She must have mastered the art of tea to the extreme to manage to get this equipment for free while protecting herself.

But Wang Hao, being stingy, simply didn't give away the most expensive black iron ornament.

Lin Yuan's words hit her sore spot perfectly!

Wang Hao's face also darkened instantly.

He sneered, "You're just all talk now."

"Lin Yuan, with your profession, you're destined to be cannon fodder at the front lines!"

"What kind of rubbish hidden class is this? It's just useless cannon fodder!"

"Don't let it get to the point where you can't even get into a second-rate university!"

"Hey, Wang Hao, that's going way too far!"

"What? Without us tanks absorbing the damage in front of you, how can you, a squishy mage, safely deal damage?"

Among the crowd, several students who had awakened their ordinary shield warrior and knight abilities couldn't help but speak up for Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan is not usually aloof and has good interpersonal relationships.

But no matter how good someone is, even the most popular person will have their detractors.

Before Wang Hao could speak, one of his lackeys sneered:

"Does Young Master Wang need your protection?"

"Have you forgotten that mages also possess magical shields!"

"You bunch of cannon fodder dare to compare yourselves to Young Master Wang?"

"Who the hell are you talking about?!"

"Are you looking for a beating?!"

They were about to start arguing.

"Shut up, all of you!"

Xia Chen's voice came, and he pushed through the crowd to appear beside Lin Yuan.

"Wang Hao, your lousy shield? Believe me, I'll cut it down with one sword!"

Like Lin Yuan, Xia Chen only carried a giant sword on his back and did not materialize any other equipment.

He is a relatively low-key person and has no intention of showing off his wealth.

When Wang Hao saw Xia Chen come out to speak to Lin Yuan, he also snorted coldly.

The person he disliked the most was Xia Chen.

Despite having a rare profession and a wealthy family, she insists on hanging out with a good-for-nothing like Lin Yuan.

"Young Master Xia, you're standing up for Lin Yuan like this..."

Wang Hao's eyes were filled with extreme insult as he looked Xia Chen up and down:

"Those who know, assume you're Brother Lin Yuan."

"Anyone who didn't know better would think you were Lin Yuan's lapdog."

"You!" Xia Chen was so angry that his face turned red, and the veins on his hand gripping the giant sword bulged.

However, before Xia Chen could have an attack...

"Xia Chen".

Lin Yuan spoke.

His voice was calm.

Lin Yuan, who had just been looking lazy and even a little humorous, gradually turned cold.

Insulting him is acceptable (but it's also not).

Insulting his brother is unacceptable.

Lin Yuan did not choose to make any harsh statements.

He simply raised his head and looked at Wang Hao calmly with the gaze one would give a dead man.

His eyes were like those of a wolf on a snowy plain, fixed on its prey.

There was no anger, only a chilling killing intent.

Wang Hao felt a chill run down his spine under that gaze!

He instinctively took a half step back!

"Kick."

This step was very light.

But everyone's eyes were focused on this spot, and everyone saw it!

When Wang Hao realized what was happening, his face instantly turned a deep liver color.

What a shame!

He was actually scared off by Lin Yuan, this useless cannon fodder, with just a glance!

"Lin Yuan! You fucking want to die!"

Enraged, Wang Hao unleashed his magical power, causing Chen Xiaoman, who was standing nearby, to turn pale with fright.

And at that very moment—

"Everyone, please be quiet!"

On the podium, Principal Lu Yun's voice rang out through the loudspeaker.

"Now I'll talk about some things to note when entering the beginner dungeon!"

Wang Hao forcefully suppressed the magical power surging within him.

He dared not act presumptuously in front of the principal.

He could only glare at Lin Yuan with resentful eyes and mouth two words:

"Wait to die!"

Lin Yuan completely ignored him, as if he had only glanced at the trash on the roadside.

When the principal's voice came, everyone on the playground immediately fell silent.

Although what Lu Yun was about to say was something they had probably already learned in class.

But now that they are close to entering the instance, they dare not miss any useful information.

After all, if you die in a dungeon, you're really dead.

……