After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply-Chapter 729 - 507, The Severe Cold Region, Bailuo’s Puzzlement

“But… no, that’s not right. He’s a Healing Mage, and his swordsmanship is poor. Even if he changed professions, the foundational skills of swordsmanship wouldn’t just disappear.”

“It’s like a swordsmanship master switching to being a Mage; his skill of using a magic wand for combat would surely surpass that of regular Mages.”

Distracted, Bailuo continued washing the spoon. Before she realized it, the water in the sink had filled to the edge, spilling over and soaking her slippers.

[Listen… to the contract, your desire…]

A mosquito-like buzzing stirred near Bailuo’s ears. She frowned and impatiently covered them.

She wasn’t some naïve young girl; she knew all too well the consequences of signing a contract with the owner of this voice.

Her teacher must still be somewhere on the continent—it wasn’t abandonment, merely a test. Bailuo repeated this idea to herself over and over, gripping the edge of the sink tightly as beads of sweat dripped from her forehead.

About three minutes later, the murmurs finally faded away.

Bailuo splashed cool water onto her face and thought, “The guests are still waiting. I need to hurry.”

None of them knew of the grueling effort Bailuo exerted in the kitchen, nearly falling off her stool several times.

She could’ve easily ordered takeout from the academy’s dining hall. Yet, hearing Taige say he wanted to eat her homemade cooking pushed her to abandon that idea.

“Never let anyone’s expectations go unfulfilled”—that was Bailuo’s life philosophy as a Swordsman. No matter how small the matter, she devoted her full effort.

Under the little cat girl’s sweat-soaked labor, dish after dish of delectable food was served, the enticing aromas wafting through the doorway into the living room.

Lin Da and the others gulped audibly, their stomachs growling involuntarily.

…

That afternoon, Lin Da and his group, satisfied and well-fed, prepared to leave.

The food Bailuo made was truly delicious, especially the grilled fish, which drew unanimous praise—even Taige left no scraps, eating all the fish bones.

“A small gift for you, please accept it.”

As they departed, Lin Da discreetly pulled out a square box.

The wrapping paper was decorated with numerous strawberry patterns, tied with a red satin bow in the shape of a butterfly—like a gift for a child’s birthday.

“What is this?”

Bailuo looked displeased.

Plenty of people had given her gifts, but she never accepted them.

Firstly, it was easy to invite gossip, like accusations of bribery.

Secondly, if the gift was expensive, it would inevitably create a sense of indebtedness.

Lin Da smiled lightly. “A specialty from White Dove City—strawberry cake. I thought Dean Bailuo might like it.”

Strawberry cake…

If it’s a symbolic gift like this, accepting it shouldn’t be a problem.

“Thank you, I’ll savor it carefully.” Bailuo took the gift.

A moment later, the group arrived at the base of the teaching building.

“The Dean’s culinary skills are outstanding; I had an incredible feast. I hope to have another chance to try it again.” Lin Da said with a smile.

Taige licked the oil from the corners of his mouth and commented, “The Xiaolongbao were amazing—I ate 56 of them!”

Anna: “Bye-bye. Little Bailuo, take good care of yourself!”

“Got it. I’m no longer a child.” Bailuo’s expression was calm as she added, “By the way, once you reach Ice Abyss, watch out for those three individuals I mentioned.”

Suspected to be tied to Dragon’s Rest Tomb—those three mysterious Ten Stars. Lin Da’s eyes sharpened.

“Understood.”

He would investigate their reasons for lurking in Ice Abyss, as well as Evelyn’s motives for her betrayal.

Every matter seemed far from simple.

Lin Da’s thoughts wandered to a few girls he hadn’t seen in a long time.

A year had passed—how were they doing now?

Images of a red-haired dwarf scolding him with hands on her hips flashed before his eyes, and he unconsciously smiled.

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Waving goodbye to Bailuo, the group hailed a carriage outside the academy.

“Headed to Ice Abyss? Tsk tsk, such promising youngsters,” remarked the driver—a burly man with a scruffy beard whose appearance was mediocre yet surprisingly possessed Star Rank strength.

Lin Da couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Cyan City was indeed extraordinary; adventurers here preferred to be the tail of the phoenix rather than the head of the chicken. In White Dove City, this driver would’ve lived comfortably.

“Wahaha, the mighty Taige shall ignite the flames! Let’s see how many challengers can withstand my fists!”

“Idiot, we’re going for training.”

“Hey, speaking of which, where is the Ice Abyss? That must be a ridiculously cold place, right?”

Taige peered out of the window curiously, his tiger tail swishing back and forth.

The scruffy-bearded driver said with pride, “Ha, that’s why you outsiders… If you’re heading into the Ice Abyss, how could you not do a bit of research? Let me fill you in on its history.

The Four Great Dukes—you know of them, right? They’re the Empire’s strongest legends!

Each legend oversees multiple provinces—the Cangqing Province, for instance, falls under Duke Cold Moon Evelyn!

The Ice Abyss was created decades ago by Evelyn herself.

My grandfather used to tell me how, on that night, no matter where you stood in Cyan City, you could hear a deafening roar!

With a single sword strike, Duke Cold Moon pierced the earth, carving out the space needed for the Ice Abyss Training Camp.

Using [Cold Moon Law], she froze the Ice Abyss into eternal winter.

Even Star Rank adventurers can barely last a day inside without losing consciousness.

You have to constantly channel your power to resist the cold.

Anyone who endures long enough gains magical resilience far exceeding that of their peers at the same rank.