South of Moonfall Town.

The entrance to the Scarlet Zone dungeon was teeming with people.

Countless players gathered there.

They had all come specifically to see the legendary player who had just cleared the Hell-level difficulty, after hearing the system announcement.

With hearts full of excitement and anticipation, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Lu Ming and Qing Yan stepped out from the light screen.

In an instant, the crowd surged towards Qing Yan as if they were seeing a top celebrity.

Because Qing Yan's ID was not hidden above her head, confirming she was the one who cleared the dungeon!

Although everyone knew it was a team effort, most people only remembered the person publicly acknowledged by the system.

So Lu Ming was pushed aside like he was invisible.

Of course, this was actually the result Lu Ming most desired.

His identity was quite special, and it was best not to draw too much attention.

At this moment, countless players began interviewing Qing Yan on the spot:

"Master! How did you clear the Hell-level difficulty of the Scarlet Zone dungeon? Share some tips with us!"

"Wow! I didn't expect the master to be such a young and charming girl!"

Facing the players' interviews.

Qing Yan, still wearing her playful raccoon mask, smiled and said, "No special tips, just a bit of luck!"

After saying just this, Qing Yan immediately changed the topic, "By the way, I'm ranked eighth in the Great Xia team rankings, from the Tianxuan Team! If anyone's interested, you can join our team!"

"Our Tianxuan offers great benefits and generous treatment! No matter your star rating, as long as you have ambition, you're welcome!"

Lu Ming instantly understood!

No wonder Qing Yan wanted to use her name to trigger the system-wide announcement.

It turns out she wanted to take this opportunity to promote their Tianxuan Team!

Sure enough, everyone attracted by the announcement knew that the Tianxuan Team had obtained a skill scroll worth a billion dollars and had such a young and beautiful girl in their ranks, so they eagerly wanted to join Tianxuan.

Just as people were drawn away by Qing Yan, Lu Ming planned to quietly slip away.

At this moment, a large group of level 30 players suddenly rushed out from the surroundings, surrounding Lu Ming!

Lu Ming recognized them at a glance; they were Ye Chen's bodyguards!

A level 30 archer at the front questioned Lu Ming, "Where's Young Master Chen? He went in with you, why hasn't he come out?"

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Before Lu Ming could speak.

Qing Yan squeezed through the crowd at some point.

She stood in front of Lu Ming and explained to the players with feigned sadness and regret, "Brother Chen Emperor and the other two seniors, unfortunately... sacrificed themselves to protect us in the final stage of the dungeon!"

"He was a good person, and I'll remember him for a lifetime!"

As she spoke, tears involuntarily slid down Qing Yan's cheeks.

Seeing this, Lu Ming couldn't help but secretly admire, "With such acting skills, it's a pity she's not an actress!"

However, these seasoned players weren't so easily fooled.

Upon hearing the news of Ye Chen's death, they felt as if the sky had fallen.

Because they were tasked with protecting Ye Chen, and now that Ye Chen was dead, they couldn't escape responsibility!

At the very least, they needed to understand the exact cause of Ye Chen's death to give an account.

Thus, the leading archer sternly said, "Young Master Chen and the others are dead, so why are you two still alive?"

"If you don't explain clearly, neither of you is leaving today!"

As he spoke, the surrounding level 30 bodyguards all drew their weapons, pointing them at Lu Ming and Qing Yan.

At this moment, a voice rang out—

"I'd like to see who dares touch my sister!"

As soon as the words fell, a large group of high-level players, all level 50, swarmed in from all directions, instantly surrounding the group of level 30 players!

At the same time, a young archer, Tianxuan·Eternal, dressed in silver chainmail and wearing a silver crown, along with the level 10 assassin Tianxuan·Shadow and the knight Tianxuan·Zongheng, strode up to Lu Ming and Qing Yan.

"Isn't the explanation clear enough? Your young master died in the dungeon, and you're blaming my sister, what do you mean by that?"

"But let me make it clear today, if you want trouble, Tianxuan will accompany you to the end!"

Though Tianxuan·Eternal was only level 10, his presence was as strong as a level 100 boss!

Coupled with the intimidation of the surrounding level 50 Tianxuan players.

The group of level 30 bodyguards dared not cause any more trouble and slunk away.

At this moment, Qing Yan, acting as if nothing had happened, ran to Tianxuan·Eternal's side, hooked his arm, tilted her head towards Lu Ming, and smiled, "Brother, let me formally introduce our new member of Tianxuan, Nether!"

Following Qing Yan's gaze towards Lu Ming, Tianxuan·Eternal's eyes filled with astonishment and disbelief.

It wasn't until Lu Ming spoke, "Please take care of me."

That Tianxuan·Eternal dared to believe that Lu Ming was really planning to join Tianxuan!

No one knew his sister's capabilities better than Tianxuan·Eternal.

So he understood: clearing the Hell-level difficulty of the Scarlet Zone was all thanks to Lu Ming!

Originally intrigued by Lu Ming, after this dungeon run, Tianxuan·Eternal became even more aware of the weight of this Trickster!

Therefore, at this moment, he was incredibly excited that Lu Ming was willing to join Tianxuan!

But just as Tianxuan·Eternal was about to speak further with Lu Ming, Lu Ming suddenly turned around... and left!

The air fell silent.

At this moment, Tianxuan·Shadow rolled up his sleeves and said, "Captain, this guy is so arrogant, let me teach him a lesson!"

Qing Yan hurriedly stopped him, explaining, "Oh, he finally agreed to join us, and I promised him that we would never interfere with his freedom! He doesn't need to obey us!"

Hearing this, Tianxuan·Shadow was incredulous, "Then what's the difference from not joining us?"

"No, there's a big difference!" Tianxuan·Eternal said excitedly, "Now that he's joined us, everything else can be worked out!"

"We can slowly show him through our actions that joining Tianxuan is definitely a wise choice!"

Saying this, Tianxuan·Eternal immediately ordered the people around him, "Assign someone to protect Nether at all times, and no one is allowed to leak the information that the skill scroll is with Nether, just say it's with us Tianxuan!"

"Understood!"

At this moment, Qing Yan suddenly extended her hand to Tianxuan·Eternal.

"You promised me, if I brought Nether into the team, you'd add two hundred to my allowance this month!"

Tianxuan·Eternal took a deep breath.

Helplessly said, "Save some money, if you keep spending like this, you'll never find a husband."

Qing Yan snorted.

"Then tell me, does getting closer to Nether and making him trust Tianxuan require money?"

Tianxuan·Eternal looked at Qing Yan with newfound respect.

After a while...

"I've transferred three million to your Alipay, let me know if it's not enough."

Qing Yan giggled, made a heart gesture to Tianxuan·Eternal, "Thanks, brother! Love you!"

...

On the other side, Lu Ming was on his way back to Moonfall Town.

Earlier, there were too many people around, making it inconvenient.

Taking advantage of the moment when there was no one around, he finally couldn't wait to open his backpack and take out the skill scroll worth a billion dollars!

[Infinite Growth Skill Scroll]

[Description: After use, you will randomly obtain a unique growth skill...]

"So this is what a billion dollars, or over seven billion RMB, feels like?"

Weighing the scroll in his hand, it indeed felt quite heavy!

Currently, the online community was buzzing.

Since the announcement of the Hell-level difficulty clearance of the Scarlet Zone, it was well known: the world's second Infinite Growth Skill Scroll had emerged!

The forums were already in an uproar.

A big boss from Beijing had already offered 300 million!

Although it was still far from a billion dollars, if Lu Ming really wanted to sell, the price wouldn't be an issue.

If he sold it, it would ensure Lu Ming's prosperity and comfort for ten lifetimes.

But Lu Ming deeply understood a principle of the Sky Abyss world.

"Having enough strength can get me everything I want beyond my imagination, including money, identity, and status."

"And money can only bring limited improvements within my understanding."

Just like today, it was because Lu Ming had enough strength that he could break through the Hell-level difficulty of the Scarlet Zone, which even the wealthiest and most powerful people couldn't clear, and obtain this skill scroll worth a billion!

Therefore, Lu Ming didn't plan to sell this unique skill scroll in the entire Great Xia.

A Second Transition player can master up to three skills.

Just right, besides War Tread and Life Barrier, there was one empty skill slot.

So, Lu Ming decisively crushed the scroll.

[Ding~ Congratulations on mastering the Trickster's unique skill: Draw Sword!]

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