Adventurer, did you revive today by watching the ads too?

"Valentina should be fine, but what about the other candidates...? Shouldn't we consider changing them?" someone asked.

The adventurers around them also thought it made some sense.

As for who this question is directed at, there's no need to elaborate.

Hua Zhen and Tia Ge.

These two had absolutely no decent equipment or weapons before, and were practically novices.

Can someone like that really be handled?

"Well... to be honest, I also think it's a problem," Niu Si said sincerely to Hua Zhen and the others after thinking for a moment. "You are still newcomers, and you haven't accumulated enough strength and experience. The fog ahead may be very dangerous. I think it's more appropriate to leave it to us."

"What do you think?" Nius asked Valentina.

"To be honest, I don't care," Valentina said indifferently. "I am the strongest shield. As long as they can guarantee my soul, I can protect them."

"Yes, I always feel much more relaxed when you're around."

"In that case, I'll go too." The bearded man with pigtails also volunteered without hesitation.

Hua Zhen was somewhat moved upon hearing this.

These are true adventurers! They're so considerate of us newbies.

The dangers should be faced by the old man, leaving the future to us young people!

However, I was still a little unwilling to give up.

In that case, wouldn't we lose this reward?

You should know that this order involved fifteen battle groups and more than 150 adventurers trapped in the mist awaiting rescue. If it weren't for Miss Jin Jin being in charge, Hua Zhen would definitely have asked her to name a price before starting the job.

after all……

Isn't this a customary rule among adventurers?

Hua Zhen's greed for money is beginning to stir.

To be honest, the few gathering commissions he accepted from the guild before leaving had earned him a total of 7000 Sola. Moreover, due to the Great Expedition, he did not encounter any fatal dangers along the way, so it was quite smooth.

In less than a day, not only did powerful adventurers come to help deal with the potential dangers in the mist, but they also successfully obtained the Ghost Grass to deceive the curse and acquired over 7000 Sora. No matter how you look at it, it's a good thing.

But then again, who would complain about having too much money?

It feels like you've just finished watching a banned manga and are switching apps to watch something soothing, only to accidentally click on "Girls' Marble Soda." Watching the lives of three mature women in the height of summer, temptations arise.

Anyone who can resist flying at those three mature women again is a god.

"Then it's settled. These three will be replaced by powerful adventurers," a young man from the Overlord's Warband stepped forward. "Our members have also gotten lost in the thick fog ahead. We can't just stand by and do nothing about this incomprehensible thing. To put it bluntly, only members of the Overlord's Warband... can bully others!"

Another powerful adventurer group has emerged.

Although the words were a bit strange, Hua Zhen didn't have time to pay attention to those things.

He was a little conflicted.

I at least have one chance to revive, so I might as well get my hands on the Ghost Grass.

But how can we convince these adventurers?

He looked at Miss Jin Jin.

The latter did not say anything at the moment, and even the expression on his face was calm.

Just as Hua Zhen was trying to find a solution...

Just then, Tia stepped forward.

"Oi!"

A powerful "Oi" drew the attention of everyone present.

"You guys think you're so great? What good is being good at fighting if you still end up trapped here?" Tia crossed her arms, her face full of disdain. "You're all acting like veterans, huh? So what if you're veterans?"

"Please don't be upset, Miss with the big boobs," the bearded man with twin ponytails gently advised. "This isn't some new recruit training session within the band; this is a matter of life and death for the other adventurers!"

"That's why... I said you guys are all so arrogant!" Tia said. "What makes you think you're better than me? How about we have a one-on-one fight?"

One-on-one?

Some of the people present were taken aback.

Is this some kind of savage demon?

Look at all those bandages wrapped around your body. Anyone who didn't know better would think you'd emerged from a tomb as a mummy. What makes you think you can take on these people one-on-one? Even if this is a support unit, we adventurers are still far superior to a newbie like you.

Another group of people were grinning and laughing, enjoying the spectacle.

Okay, okay, let's fight!

Only Hua Zhen truly supports Tia Ge.

Well done, Tia!

"Five seconds, just five seconds!" Tia raised her right hand, fingers spread, and announced loudly, "and I can make the challenger kneel before me!"

"There's no other way. Although I don't usually bully guys outside the warbands," the young man from the Overlord Warband stepped forward, cracking his knuckles with a sinister grin, "this target is too arrogant. Listen up, I'm going to strip you naked in public, so you'll never dare to say such nonsense again, even my grandmother wouldn't dare to utter it after her stroke!"

"So, shall we begin?" Tia asked with a provocative look in her eyes.

"Alright, although I should make the first move to show my dominance, considering that you are not a member of our group, I will let you make the first move."

Hua Zhen paused calmly upon hearing this.

Tia's lips twitched, and her figure immediately disappeared from the spot.

When they returned the next second, the young man from the Overlord's Battle Group actually knelt down...

He was still clutching his groin, his expression as if he were wearing a mask of pain, clearly indicating that he had lost the ability to fight.

"Wow, they actually made Tyrannosaurus Rex kneel down?"

"She was so fast! Even with my eyesight honed from years of peeping under female adventurers' skirts through reflective surfaces, I couldn't see her move clearly!"

"Just who is this woman?!"

The surrounding adventurers were undoubtedly shocked.

Hua Zhen could understand how these guys felt. Their current feelings were probably no less than his own when he first became curious about Billy King's parody videos on Bilibili and searched for the original video. Fortunately, he didn't go astray in the end.

no doubt.

Even if Tia didn't uninstall the other party's QQ during the time stop, it was definitely a complete disaster.

What a ruthless girl!

Hua Zhen secretly resolved that she would never have a direct conflict with Tia Ge again.

The ability to stop time is just too unfair...

"Hahahaha!"

Seeing that Tyrannosaurus Rex couldn't even speak, Tia Ge, clutching her large belly and laughing like a bratty dragon, said, "With your looks, you dared to strip me naked? Kneel down!"

Among adventurers, strength carries considerable weight.

The skills that Tia has demonstrated have fully proven themselves.

"That's settled then. You have no right to change it. The people I brought here have their reasons."

Miss Jin said calmly.

She was secretly pleased.

It wasn't because of Tia's performance, nor because that guy named Tyrant Tiger got beaten up.

She probably just thought that if her "underlings" were so capable, it would enhance other people's impression of her as the leader.

Hua Zhen immediately saw through Jin Jin's hidden thoughts from the expression on her face.

"Does this guy usually have very little social life, which is why he's so eager to make his presence felt..." Hua Zhen couldn't help but think.

After all, this guy isn't really suited to showing off.

First, there's her appearance. She's clearly the gentle, girl-next-door type, but she insists on putting on an air of nonchalance. For some reason, she doesn't have the demeanor of a master at all; instead, she seems a bit Tang.

Although Tia was a bit naive, her carefree nature made up for it.

"See? New adventurers aren't any worse than you veterans," Tia Go proudly announced, her belly bulging. "Listen up, the one who defeated that so-called Overlord Warband... I am Tia Go!"

With that confident attitude, it feels like she's about to say, "I'm going to be the Hokage!"

A few minutes later, the matter was settled.

"Is this really okay?" the bearded man with pigtails asked. "If it really doesn't work, I'll go and persuade them all to wear pigtails. I hope the god of pigtails will bless them."

Nius sighed, "They're very strong, which is certainly a good thing, but hopefully nothing goes wrong..."

……

……

"The fog is so thick..."

"It's so dark you can't see your hand in front of your face."

Twenty minutes later, the group of five people and one dog walked through the thick fog.

The extra member was Valentina.

Before setting off, Hua Zhen and the others made preparations for another fifteen minutes to deal with the potential dangers in the fog.

They put on top-quality protective gear.

They were equipped with superior weaponry.

From a lowly, combat-ready soldier to a fierce attacker like Liu Tao.

They are now following Miss Jin's steps, heading in the predetermined direction.

Jin Jin was able to pinpoint the skeletons' previous location and planned to use that as a starting point to begin searching for traces of the mutated ghost grass.

Valentina walked silently beside the group, wary of any movement around her.

"I mean... is it really necessary to hold onto the rope?" Tia asked. "It feels really weird, and my hands are hurting from being pulled so tight."

"Of course it's necessary. Just do as I say," Hua Zhen said in an unquestionable tone. "Otherwise, there won't be any pineapple beer or barbecue when we get back!"

Hua Zhen felt that Tia Ge wouldn't understand her good intentions.

Although this world has recording crystals that can record and save music, dramas, and the like, it still lacks too many genres.

Tia had never seen a horror movie, so she wouldn't understand what situation they were facing.

According to the classic plot, there must be something sneaky in this eerie fog. Cut the ropes when they're not paying attention, and then take them down one by one after everyone gets separated.

Of course, there is no possibility that Hua Zhen and the others will be defeated one by one.

They're only 18 meters apart now; if they get any further, they'll just explode on the spot, without needing the ghosts to do anything.

Holding the rope in my hand at least makes me feel a little more at ease.

"Why does it feel like I'm stepping in mud?" Tia suddenly felt a little annoyed.

As the group progressed to a certain point, they felt the softness beneath their feet, and their footsteps were accompanied by the sound of water.

"It's a swamp." Hua Zhen crouched down to test the water depth; it was about ankle-deep. "The Ghost Grass likes to grow in water, so it seems we're not too far from it... Miss Valentina, were you aware that this kind of terrain exists in the 23rd floor area?"

"No..." Valentina's voice came from the mist, "The 23rd floor is grassland terrain, and no such place has been discovered before."

"Who cares about the terrain? As long as we find the mutated ghost grass, our mission will be complete... Jin Jin, we should get a share of this money, right?"

"Since you followed me, we'll split it 30/70, I'll take 70%," Jin Jin's voice came. "If you think you can bring the souls of those lost adventurers back into their bodies, you can take as much as you want, I have no objection."

"Thirty percent should be a lot, right?" Tia thought to herself.

"So it was for payment," Valentina said. "I understand."

"What?"

"Logically speaking, in such an unknown situation, most people would readily agree if a stronger adventurer stepped forward, but you did the opposite. So it turns out it was for the reward," Valentina said. "Aren't you a team?"

"It's just a temporary team," Hua Zhen said. "And you, Miss Valentina, which faction do you belong to?"

"I... don't belong to any chapter," Valentina said hesitantly. "They invited me here, and since I was bored, I agreed."

"Boring?" Hua Zhen was taken aback.

"I have no desire for money, nor do I pursue fame or fortune," Valentina said. "I do this job simply because it suits me."

"A workaholic?" Tia wondered.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to discuss too much about me with you. Can we stop here?" Valentina coldly intended to end the topic.

"So aloof, huh? Don't come crying and begging us when you're in danger," Tia said.

Valentina did not answer, seemingly ignoring Tia's mockery.

She spoke very little from the beginning and barely uttered a word the entire way.

When you occasionally ask her something, she always responds with a cold and indifferent attitude.

Hua Zhen couldn't help but sigh, perhaps this is what it means to be a flower on a high mountain...

If it's not something she's interested in, no matter how close you get, you'll only be rejected.

However, mature women are different.

A mature and sophisticated woman like Karura will beg you for food when she's hungry.

She won't blame you for not doing your work.

They won't complain that you didn't earn as much money as they thought.

When she learns to speak, she'll probably just gently pat her leg after you've had a long day and softly say, "Come to Mommy."

Even if you get an electric shock, they will cry beside you and say things like, "I'm sorry, Mom didn't protect you well."

Women are like fine wine, becoming more mellow and refined with age.

So what's wrong with me liking to drink fake alcohol?

"Hey, I found it," Jin Jin suddenly said.

The group stopped at one place.

Miss Jin squatted down and groped around in the weed-filled water, searching for something.

She touched something hard, and upon closer inspection, she realized it was a fragment of bone.

"My skeleton was dealt with here," Jin Jin said. "So it seems the 'thing' lurking here isn't too far away from us."