Just after ending the call with Bai Yiyuan, Lin Moyu's communicator vibrated.
[Create a new record for the Tyrant Desert Dungeon, obtain 5,000 points and 30 contribution points. (Can only be obtained once)]
Lin smiled slightly upon seeing the message. The rewards for large dungeons were indeed much higher, though regrettably, they could only be obtained once.
At the dormitory entrance, Lin met Bai Yiyuan. Without a word, Bai Yiyuan grabbed Lin, and the two disappeared, using a teleportation stone to teleport away.
In the next moment, Lin found himself outside a serene courtyard nestled in a mountain, surrounded by bamboo forests. The moonlight and stars illuminated the night, adding to the courtyard's tranquility. Magic lamps hung from the bamboos, providing soft lighting.
Lin admired the setting, appreciating the peaceful ambiance that contrasted sharply with the usual fortified cities. Bai Yiyuan remarked, "This is my house, not bad, right?"
"Very good," Lin agreed, noting the rarity of such solitude in an era dominated by monsters.
Entering the courtyard, they approached a middle-aged man of scholarly appearance, Meng Anwen, a god-level formation master known throughout the Shenxia Empire. Lin, having read about Meng's contributions, greeted him respectfully.
Meng invited Lin to join them for tea, and Bai Yiyuan urged Lin to present the Tyrant's Heart. The heart, resembling a living organ, was confirmed by Meng as genuine. Bai Yiyuan, curious about Lin's solo venture into the dungeon, was amazed at Lin's admission of completing it in just over 14 hours.
Bai Yiyuan revealed his excitement at Lin's potential, especially considering his achievements at only level 20. Meng, maintaining his composure, reminded Bai of his promise to Lin, leading to Bai presenting Lin with a primary cooling talisman and hinting at its future upgrades.
The conversation shifted to Chuang Theological Seminary and the requirement of contribution points. Bai Yiyuan proposed the Yuan battlefield as a source of these points, describing it as a place rich in tasks and materials exchangeable for points.
However, access to the Yuan battlefield was not open to everyone. Bai Yiyuan offered Lin the qualification, setting conditions involving the collection of materials from the battlefield, including items from the Dragon Clan.
Lin, initially daunted by the prospect of facing dragons, was reassured that these were merely orc-like beings similar to those he encountered in the Tyrant Desert. Bai Yiyuan explained the cooling talisman's maintenance and the potential use of desert fruits for skill practice, cautioning Lin about the rarity of such items.
The discussion turned to Lin's potential visit to the Yuan battlefield, with Bai Yiyuan planning to send Lin there after the opening ceremony. Lin, curious about skill upgrades with leveling, received a straightforward denial from Bai, hinting at a deeper understanding to be gained.
As Lin departed, Bai Yiyuan and Meng Anwen discussed Lin's future, with Bai expressing a desire to see who could train a more powerful protege. Despite Bai's playful competitiveness, Meng questioned the wisdom of sending Lin to the perilous Yuan battlefield so soon, to which Bai responded with a hint of secrecy, suggesting that the dangers and enemies therein were lessons Lin would soon learn.