He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

"this……"

Lu Chen hesitated.

His main concern was that the teams led by Canglong and Ran Ruhua would take away his monsters and experience points.

It affects his efficiency in farming attribute points.

Canglong seemed to sense Lu Chen's concerns and quickly said:

"Don't worry! We'll all follow your orders!"

We have absolutely no interest in this instance ranking system!

"Our schools have already been arranged by our families. We're just here to go through the motions and experience it for ourselves."

He made no attempt to conceal some of the "insider information" about the scions of powerful families.

"really……"

Lu Chen's lips twitched slightly. Big families are different; their future is already paved in advance.

"Alright."

Considering that both Canglong and Ran Ruhua are quite strong, and that there is strength in numbers,

Perhaps it would attract even more monsters, so Lu Chen finally nodded in agreement.

"Okay!"

Zanglong immediately beamed with joy.

Thus, Lu Chen's original group of four people and one bear now consisted of three merged teams.

The number of people suddenly increased to more than a dozen.

They continued their journey into the depths of the dark, dense forest in a grand and imposing manner.

On the way, the group was large and the pace of travel was not fast.

Canglong pulled out his seemingly endless snacks from somewhere again.

They started fawning over Lu Chen, their chubby faces beaming with ingratiating smiles.

"Brother Lu Chen, you must be tired after walking for so long! How about some braised pig's trotters? They're my secret stash, they smell amazing!"

Zanglong held up an oil paper package containing a bright red and fragrant pig's trotter.

"Brother Lu Chen, are you thirsty? I have some chilled soda, want a can?"

He then magically produced a can of chilled beverage.

"Brother Lu Chen, aren't you getting tired of eating only meat? How about some potato chips to cut the grease? Barbecue flavor!"

A large bag of potato chips was handed to Lu Chen.

"You guys, slow down! Can't you see my brother Lu Chen up ahead? Don't block the way, and don't walk too fast and steal the spotlight!"

Canglong didn't forget to turn back and scold his four guards who were carrying the makeshift sedan chair.

He looked every bit the lackey who fawned over Lu Chen.

"You fatso!"

Ran Ruhua, standing nearby, watched with a burning rage, her fists clenched so tightly they cracked, her beautiful eyes practically spitting fire.

This fatso has always avoided her, his official fiancée, and always tried to get angry with her. He's never been so attentive and considerate before.

Now look at her, treating a man with even more care than she would her own father!

Why not just let him and Lu Chen go? They're the real "love"!

Ran Ruhua even had such a terrible and sour thought.

After exercising for a while, Lu Chen was a little hungry, so he decided to eat whatever was offered.

"ah--"

He opened his mouth, and Shangguan Hong immediately understood.

With gentle movements, he tore the pork trotter meat that Canglong handed him into small pieces.

He carefully fed it into Lu Chen's mouth.

After feeding him, Lu Chen simply leaned back.

He nestled comfortably on Shangguan Hong's soft and supple thighs.

Enjoying being a "human cushion".

Anyway, the inexplicable "heart-stealing" effect has already been obtained and cannot be changed.

Lu Chen simply gave up and accepted Shangguan Hong's loyalty and service without hesitation.

Surprisingly, it was quite comfortable.

However, this overly affectionate scene made the people around them feel a little... uncomfortable.

Qian Mengmeng and Chu Yu's eyes darted around, pretending to look at the scenery;

Iron-eating beast Little Iron snorted and turned its head to the side;

The guards of Canglong and the maids of Ran Ruhua all lowered their heads, refusing to look at what was improper.

"Ugh, comparing yourself to others is just so frustrating."

Canglong watched Lu Chen's contented and relaxed demeanor.

He then secretly glanced at Ran Ruhua, who was standing next to him, her puffed-up cheeks radiating murderous intent.

He sighed deeply and muttered to himself.

"Look at the treatment Brother Lu Chen receives, and then look at this guy over here... it's like heaven and earth."

Why is it that I, with my striking good looks, vast knowledge, and portly build, can't find someone as gentle and virtuous as him?

His tone was full of envy.

"You fatso! What did you say?!"

Ran Ruhua happened to catch Canglong's disdainful look.

Anger surged up inside him, and he clenched his fists even tighter.

However, out of respect for Lu Chen, she forcibly suppressed the urge to beat up Canglong on the spot.

"Whoosh—"

"Whoosh—"

"Whoosh—"

Just then, something unexpected happened!

Seven or eight figures suddenly darted out from the dense woods on both sides of the road.

They wielded various wooden clubs, rusted iron swords, and other weapons.

They blocked Lu Chen and his group's path.

Stop! This is a robbery!

I planted this tree, and I paved this road!

To pass through here, leave some points!

The leader, a slightly thin man wearing a black mask, wielded a thick wooden stick.

He shouted at the top of his lungs, trying to imitate the tone of a mountain bandit.

"Those who know what's good for them will hand over all their points right now! Otherwise, they'll suffer physical pain!"

Although these people were masked and deliberately lowered their voices,

But the lingering childishness and slightly clumsy demeanor...

This still revealed that they were also test takers.

It's like a group of innocent and lovely college students trying to dress up as notorious thieves; it just looks awkward no matter how you look at it.

"Um?"

Lu Chen, who was enjoying being fed by Shangguan Hong, was slightly taken aback and looked up in surprise.

"Points... can be stolen?"

"Huh? Brother Lu Chen, you didn't know?"

Canglong feigned surprise, widening his eyes, before explaining solicitously,

"Points can be gifted or traded among team members if they wish."

However, you cannot directly steal points from other test takers by killing them.

This is a rule set up in the instance to prevent certain psychopaths from specifically hunting down others to gain points.

But...

Zanglong lowered his voice, a knowing look appearing on his chubby face.

"Rules are rigid, but people are flexible."

Coercion, bribery, or even beating someone half to death and then forcing them to "voluntarily" transfer their points—this kind of thing happens quite often every year.

So many of the test takers who die in dungeons every year aren't actually killed by monsters...

"I see."

Lu Chen suddenly realized that the rules of the instance protected the examinees from being maliciously slaughtered and plundered.

Yet it leaves a loophole for "voluntary" transfer; human nature is truly complex.

His eyes darted around, his gaze landing on Canglong, a malicious smile playing on his lips:

"That fat guy, you..."

Hidden Dragon felt a chill run down his spine from Lu Chen's eerie smile. He instinctively clutched his chest, took a half-step back, and exclaimed dramatically:

"Big brother! Brother Lu Chen! Don't look at me like that!"

I... I perform, I don't sell my body!

I can give you my points, but not me!

"puff--"

Qian Mengmeng, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Chu Yu couldn't help but chuckle.

Even Shangguan Hong, who had maintained a cold expression, twitched her lips slightly.

Lu Chen's face darkened instantly, and he snapped angrily:

"Get lost! Who asked you to sell yourself! I'm a real man, I only like women!"

That fat bastard dared to ruin his reputation!