"Is she... a bad person?"

Tao Xiaoyao looked warily at the silver-haired woman across from them and asked cautiously.

"Definitely!"

Qing Ying's face was cold as she replied resolutely.

"Why are you two so hostile all of a sudden?"

Jiang Chen glanced curiously at the two women, especially Qing Ying, who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy.

"Uh..."

Qing Ying hesitated for two seconds before forcing out, "She doesn't look like a good person!"

Not a good person?

Jiang Chen couldn't help but chuckle, turning his gaze to Moonlit Dance.

He had to admit, this silver-haired woman had an exceptional figure, especially her long legs, which were simply perfect.

Coupled with her exquisitely modeled face and a hint of heroism, she exuded a cold and aloof aura.

She did indeed seem difficult to approach.

However...

Jiang Chen could sense that her gaze was different from those who had been secretly watching them earlier.

She didn't seem to harbor any malice.

"Why are you following us?"

Jiang Chen's tone carried a hint of coldness.

Even if she didn't show any malice, trailing them was still annoying.

"I'm here to help you."

As soon as Moonlit Dance spoke, her slightly soft yet clear voice gave off a refreshing feeling.

Especially in the scorching heat of the Scarlet Flame Ancient Land, her voice was like a spring breeze in March, soothing and calming.

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It even eased the heat in their hearts a bit.

Wow, that's impressive!

Jiang Chen couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

He hadn't noticed it earlier, but now that he listened closely, her voice was simply amazing!

Wait!

Am I the only one feeling this way?

That would be a big problem!

Thinking this, Jiang Chen quickly glanced at Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao.

Both women seemed equally stunned.

Clearly, they were also taken aback by her voice.

"That's a relief..."

Seeing this, Jiang Chen breathed a sigh of relief.

He quickly composed himself and asked Moonlit Dance, "How can you help us?"

"You know, I triggered the server-wide quest. I have information that others don't," Moonlit Dance replied.

"Information?"

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow, suddenly interested. "Let's hear it."

"I can share the information with you, but..."

Moonlit Dance paused, tucking a strand of silver hair behind her ear, and said gracefully, "I need you to agree to two conditions."

"What conditions?"

Jiang Chen frowned slightly.

"First, let me join your team. Second, listen to my commands during the server-wide quest."

Moonlit Dance stared intently at Jiang Chen as she stated her conditions.

"The first one is negotiable, but the second one is impossible!"

Jiang Chen replied bluntly.

Joining the team was one thing.

But command?

What a joke!

"I don't mean any harm."

Moonlit Dance explained, "Our goal is the same—to complete the server-wide quest. If you let me lead, our chances of success will be higher!"

"Do you have some misunderstanding? Even without your information, I can complete the quest."

Jiang Chen replied calmly.

Moonlit Dance frowned slightly. "I know you're strong, but this quest is much harder than you think!"

"Go find someone else. We're leaving."

With that, Jiang Chen turned to leave.

"Wait... Let me join the team, and I'll share the information."

Seeing Jiang Chen's resolute attitude, Moonlit Dance had no choice but to give up on the idea of commanding.

But...

Moonlit Dance noticed that he didn't seem to be stopping.

She said anxiously, "This information is really important. Without it, even the strongest can fail!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen stopped in his tracks. He knew the importance of information.

After weighing the pros and cons, he sent an invitation to Moonlit Dance to join the team.

Soon.

[Player "Moonlit Dance" has joined the team!]

"Go ahead, what do you know?"

Jiang Chen asked directly, skipping the pleasantries.

"First, about the Gate of Sealing."

"On Scarlet Flame Mountain, there are not just one, but thirteen Gates of Sealing, scattered around."

"Among them, nine are Bronze Level gates, three are Silver Level gates, and one is a Gold Level gate."

"And every hour, one gate will open in order from weakest to strongest."

"The first Gate of Sealing will open at 10:15, which is in half an hour."

Moonlit Dance explained in detail.

Jiang Chen: "Do you know the locations of each Gate of Sealing?"

"Yes."

Moonlit Dance nodded and continued, "Next is about the demonic aura."

"When a Gate of Sealing opens, not only will demons pour out, but demonic aura will also escape."

"Anyone contaminated by the demonic aura cannot regenerate health and will face severe death penalties!"

"Contaminated by Bronze Level demonic aura, death results in -10% to all attributes; Silver Level, -20%;"

"And Gold Level, -40% to all attributes."

"So, try not to get too close to the Gates of Sealing."

...

"And there's an important item called 'Demon Suppression Shard' that can temporarily close a Gate of Sealing."

Moonlit Dance added.

Jiang Chen: "Where can we find the Demon Suppression Shard?"

Moonlit Dance: "On Scarlet Flame Mountain, if we're lucky."

"I see."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"I suggest we first look for the Demon Suppression Shard to delay the demon spawn. Then we can..."

Before Moonlit Dance could finish.

"I have other matters to attend to."

Jiang Chen interrupted, "I need to go to the nearby settlement first."

With that, he headed towards the nearest village.

Behind him, Qing Ying and Tao Xiaoyao followed.

Seeing Jiang Chen leave suddenly, Moonlit Dance was momentarily stunned.

She stood there, sighed helplessly, and muttered to herself, "Too arrogant... This server-wide quest is really worrying."

Jiang Chen gave her an extremely arrogant and unreliable impression.

What bothered her the most was that this team seemed to be led by Jiang Chen.

Her hopes were largely dashed.