Zhao Hu stood by the side, arms crossed over his chest, expressionless.

Su Yurou stood a little further away, holding her blue crystal staff, her gaze scanning the panel behind the counter.

Jiang Yelan leaned against the wall, her shadow moon blade hanging at her waist.

Seeing Lin Feng approach, Tie Dun was the first to straighten up, a grin spreading across his face.

"The Lord is here! Quick, quick, quick, we've been asking for ages, and this girl only managed a few words. With you here, it'll be different for sure."

Zhao Hu stepped aside to make room, while Wang Wu and Arrow Eye also moved to the side.

Jiang Yelan stepped away from the wall and stood on the periphery of the group, her gaze falling on Lin Feng's back.

Lin Feng walked up to the counter.

The moment the short-haired girl's gaze fell on him, her eyes visibly brightened.

It wasn't that deliberate, professional sparkle, but a genuine light, carrying a certain sense of recognition.

She stood up, pressed her right hand to the badge on her left chest, and bowed slightly. When she spoke, her voice was as crisp as spring water splashing against stones.

"The stars guide the way, writing the epic. Lord, welcome to the Adventurers Guild. I am Selina."

Tie Dun slapped his thigh beside them, his voice full of resentment: "Look! Look! We asked her for half the day, and all she said was 'Please pay one white crystal to register a squad,' not a single word more."

"As soon as the Lord arrives, she takes the initiative to speak! Truly the most handsome man in the territory!"

Lin Feng gave him a speechless glance. Tie Dun shrunk his neck and retreated to the side with a chuckle.

"Selina."

"How are Adventurer quests posted? And how are they accepted?"

Selina smiled, took out a thin booklet from under the counter, flipped it open, and pushed it toward Lin Feng.

The handwriting in the booklet was as neat as print, clearly categorized into points and items.

"There are three main ways to post Adventurer quests."

Her voice was steady, like she was reciting a text, but her tone was natural.

"First, the Adventurers Guild automatically generates certain quests, such as clearing nearby monster dens, escorting merchant caravans, or gathering rare resources."

"These types of quests are displayed on the panel behind me. Any registered adventure squad can accept quests corresponding to their squad level."

Lin Feng glanced at the giant light-screen panel behind her. There was a single quest hanging there.

Explore the Dungeon and gather intelligence. No level requirement. Contribution Points and copper coins are settled based on the value of the intelligence, with a minimum reward of ten copper coins.

"Second," Selina continued, "the territory's life-professionals can post the lowest-level Copper-rank quests every month. Junior life-professionals get one quest per month, Intermediate get two, and Senior get three."

Lin Feng nodded. Shen Mochuan was a Senior Tailor and could post three quests a month.

Zhou Er and Zhao Qi were Junior, so they could each post one. There were also Tian Jian, Tian Zheng, Li San, and Li Si, who could all post quests.

"Third, some Freeman can also come to the guild to post quests. For example, if they've lost something and want help finding it, or if they want to go somewhere but are afraid to go alone, they can post a bounty."

Lin Feng thought for a moment and asked, "Are there any restrictions on quests posted by life-professionals?"

"The limit is two squads, twenty people," Selina answered quickly.

"Quest difficulty cannot exceed Copper-rank. The monetary reward is decided by the poster, and the guild does not interfere, though we charge a five percent handling fee. Contribution Points are settled for the Adventurers based on a Copper-rank quest."

Lin Feng noted this down and asked, "What about accepting quests?"

Selina took out a copper medal from under the counter and placed it on the desk.

The medal wasn't large, about the size of a palm. The front was engraved with a pattern of a shield and crossed swords, while the back was blank, with no inscription yet.

Around the edge of the medal was a ring of fine runes, with a faint light flowing through them.

"To accept quests, you need to register an adventure squad with the guild, with a limit of ten people."

"Once registration is complete, you will receive a squad medal. Within a twenty-meter radius of the medal, squad members will receive a special bonus."

Tie Dun leaned in, staring at the copper medal with shining eyes: "A bonus? What kind of bonus?"

Selina glanced at him, her smile unchanging: "The bonus for a Copper-rank squad is fifty Health Points."

"Fifty points?" Tie Dun's mouth hung open. "Fifty HP for nothing?"

Lin Feng picked up the copper medal and flipped it over in his hand.

Fifty Health Points wasn't much, but it wasn't a small amount either.

The key point was that it was free, requiring no cost; you got it just by registering.

"What's the registration fee?" Lin Feng asked.

"One white energy crystal per month."

Lin Feng pulled a white crystal from his robe and placed it on the counter.

The crystal emitted a soft white light in the morning sun, illuminating a corner of the counter.

"Register a squad called the Beacon Fire Squad." Lin Feng turned and pointed to the eight people behind him. "Just the nine of us."

Selina put away the white crystal, took out a palm-sized copper square seal from under the counter, and pressed it lightly against the back of the copper medal.

A faint golden light flashed, and four small characters appeared on the back of the medal—Beacon Fire Squad.

She handed the medal to Lin Feng and smiled. "Beacon Fire Squad, registration successful. Valid for thirty days, renewable upon expiration."

Lin Feng took the medal, and an attribute panel appeared before his eyes.

【Beacon Fire Squad copper medal】

【Rank: Copper-rank】

【Effect: Within a 20-meter radius of the medal, squad members' Health Points +50】

【Validity: 29 days 23 hours 59 minutes】

【Affiliated Squad: Beacon Fire Squad】

Lin Feng tucked the medal into his robe. The faint warmth against his chest felt like he was carrying a ◈ Nоvеlіgһт ◈ (Continue reading) small, quiet heart.

He looked up toward the stairs behind Selina.

The stairs were wooden, painted deep brown, with simple patterns carved into the handrails. An oil lamp hung at the corner between the first and second floors, its wick dancing with an orange flame.

"Can we go up to the second floor?"

Selina nodded. "Copper-rank squads can go to the second floor. The third floor requires a Gold-rank squad to enter."

Lin Feng turned to Zhao Hu and the others. "Let's go, let's take a look at the second floor."

Tie Dun took the first step, heading for the stairs in two or three strides.

Zhao Hu followed behind him, Wang Wu and Arrow Eye walked side-by-side, and A Wang and Scarface Liu flanked Su Yurou on either side.

Jiang Yelan walked at the very back, her footsteps silent.

Lin Feng walked in the middle of the group, and Selina's voice came from behind: "Lord, there is also a lounge area on the second floor where you can rest."

Lin Feng paused slightly and glanced back at her.

Selina was still smiling, but a hint of playfulness seemed to flash in her bright eyes.

He didn't think much of it, turned back, and stepped onto the stairs.