Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

The female violator led him to a relatively quiet rest area on one side of the hall and pointed to a stone bench next to him: "Wait here for a moment, I'll contact the captain and the others."

Lin Yi sat down as instructed, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping over his surroundings.

People came and went, dressed in various clothes and walking hurriedly. Among them were some individuals who emanated faint energy fluctuations, clearly contractors or native superhumans of this world.

What caught his attention even more was that occasionally a few people with particularly mixed auras would walk by. They were often more composed, even somewhat arrogant, and the people around them would subconsciously keep their distance from them.

"The violator..." Lin Yi murmured to himself.

As Caesar said, here they seem to have no need to hide, but rather are like a force that is tacitly allowed to exist.

Not long after, the teleportation array lit up again, and five figures emerged from it, heading straight for Lin Yi and Bai Su's location. Lin Yi's gaze instantly locked onto these five people.

The group was led by three people, two men and one woman.

In the center was a woman dressed in a dark blue robe embroidered with intricate silver star patterns. She held a staff inlaid with a large sapphire. She had a beautiful face, but her eyes were sharp, carrying a sense of scrutiny from someone who had long held a high position. Strong and active magical energy fluctuations surrounded her.

To her left was a tall, thin man wearing tight-fitting leather armor, with two oddly shaped curved swords hanging at his waist. His eyes were sinister, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows.

On the right is a guy who looks... indescribable.

He was obese, wearing an earthy yellow robe that seemed to be covered in unidentified stains, and had a simple, even somewhat dull, smile on his face, but the occasional glint of shrewdness in his small eyes showed that he was not as simple as he appeared.

His aura was the most "turbid" of the three, as if it were mixed with soil, rotting plants and all sorts of indescribable impurities, giving people a sticky and slippery feeling.

Behind the three violators followed two people, a man and a woman, dressed in white robes with gold trim. They had solemn expressions and wore a symbolic badge on their chests—a twisted chain wrapped around a sharp sword.

A team consisting of three violators and two Sanctuary Contractors? Caesar's description of it as a "mixed bag" was far too conservative; it completely overturned his preconceived notions about the relationships between factions within Paradise.

This Eisenla, this so-called "safe zone," is far more treacherous than one might imagine.

In the past, violators have been like rats in the gutter; when they see a contractor, they either hide or fight to the death.

Here, they were able to form a team, and judging from their positions and the aura they exuded, the three rule-breakers clearly held the dominant position.

Bai Su went to greet her and whispered a few words to the woman in the central robe. Her voice was very low, but Lin Yi's keen hearing caught some fragments: "...Outside Heru City... 'The Night of the Execution'... claims to be the Paradise of Reincarnation... doesn't seem like it..."

Sarah nodded slightly, and her eyes fell on Lin Yi, scanning him carefully like a searchlight.

Lin Yin could feel a subtle spiritual force sweeping over him, carrying a sense of scrutiny and discernment.

He knew that this was the violators identifying the hunters.

The greasy strip of cloth Caesar gave him clung tightly to his chest, a slightly cool chill seeping into his skin, seemingly effectively interfering with some kind of sensation.

Sarah's gaze lingered on him for a few seconds, her brow furrowing almost imperceptibly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes, as if she hadn't found the expected "trace".

Immediately, her brows relaxed, and the wariness in her eyes seemed to lessen slightly, but the abyss-like scrutiny deep within them did not completely disappear.

She wasn't completely reassured, but hadn't yet found conclusive evidence.

"So you're the one Bai Su brought back... the guy who escaped from Heru City?" Sarah asked, her voice clear yet carrying an undeniable authority.

"Yes, thank you for your help." Lin Yi nodded, his tone neither humble nor arrogant.

Bai Su gave a brief introduction: "Captain Sarah, North Fourth, and Muddy. These two are brothers from the Holy Land Paradise. You can call them Xing Guang and Suo Xin."

She paused, then added, "My name is Bai Su, and my real name... I've long forgotten."

This seems to be the norm for many contractors who have been struggling on the edge of life and death for a long time. They use code names to obscure the past in order to protect their ties in the real world, or simply to sever ties with the past.

Sarah ignored the formalities and cut straight to the point: "Which amusement park are you from? How did you end up in Heru City and get targeted by 'The Night of the Execution'?" Her questions went straight to the heart of the matter, both to understand the situation and to further verify Lin Yi's identity and background.

Hru City is a well-known dangerous area, and the "Night of Decapitation" is even more infamous. The fact that a lone support contractor appeared there is itself worth investigating.

Lin Yi's face showed a timely hint of lingering fear and helplessness, and he sighed, "The Paradise of Reincarnation."

"The Paradise of Reincarnation?!"

These four simple words seemed to possess a magical power, causing the five people present, including the two Saint-level contractors who had remained expressionless throughout, to reveal varying degrees of astonishment and disbelief.

Their gazes all turned to Lin Yi again, as if they wanted to re-examine this guy who seemed gentle and incompatible with the rumored image of a "madman".

Muddy even subconsciously took a half step back, its little eyes wide open: "The Paradise of Reincarnation? You? You don't seem like it!"

Bei Siyin's eyes were also filled with suspicion, and his hand unconsciously went to the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Although Sarah remained relatively calm, the probing look in her eyes intensified several times over, pressing down on Lin Yi as if it were a physical presence.

The infamous Samsara Paradise is second to none among all the paradises. It is the ultimate battleground where the strong are respected and the fittest survive. Nine out of ten contractors who emerge from it are murderers, and the remaining one is likely to be an even more perverted madman who treats killing as an art.

Lin Yi, standing before them, exuded a calm aura. Although he carried some fatigue and dust from the recent battle, he lacked the ferocity and madness one might expect from someone who had crawled out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood. Instead, he gave off a gentle, even somewhat "milky" feeling.

Lin Yi shrugged, his face showing even more helplessness, as if he was already used to this kind of reaction, and a hint of frustration at not being able to explain himself: "I know what you're thinking. Rumors are always exaggerated. But I did come from the Paradise of Reincarnation, and I belong to the God Emperor Adventurer Group."

He deliberately slowed down his speech, as if recalling a terrible thing, "I had just completed the mission to advance to the sixth rank in the last world, and I thought I could finally relax. But I accidentally did something and this time I was thrown directly into this godforsaken place, and the landing point is the outskirts of the most dangerous city of Heru."

He paused, a perfectly balanced look of relief and lingering fear on his face: "I ran into 'Night of the Execution' as soon as I came down. If I hadn't reacted quickly and mentioned the relationship between our leader, the Divine Emperor, and Boss Su Xiao, I probably would have lost my head right then and there. Bai Ye didn't make things difficult for me because of our leader."

His words were partly true and partly false, but the logical chain was relatively complete.

He explained why he appeared in Heru City, pointed out his "connection" with Su Xiao, the evil star, and also implied that he was not a lone wolf without any foundation in the Paradise of Reincarnation, but had the large adventure group "God Emperor" as his background.

This effectively reduces the likelihood of the other party associating him with "the hunter"—after all, hunters are usually lone operatives and rarely have a public, close connection with large adventure groups.

Upon hearing the words "God Emperor Adventure Team," the expressions of the people present softened slightly.

There are indeed many madmen in the Paradise of Reincarnation, but it depends on the situation.

For lone wolves, almost everyone is a fearless madman, but in large adventure groups, due to the need for teamwork, resource allocation and long-term development, the members' personalities tend to be more "normal".

Especially those in key roles such as healing, support, and logistics often receive special protection and resources from the team, and are less likely to be tainted by "madness" or pure killing intent.

As one of the large adventure groups in the Paradise of Reincarnation, the Divine Emperor Adventure Team is known for the strength and "relative normality" of its members.

At this moment, the Saint-level contractor named Xing Guang suddenly spoke up: "You said you're from the God Emperor Adventurer Group? I had contact with your group during a World War. I wonder how your group's vice-captain, 'Mad Milk,' has been lately?"

The question carried a clear probing tone. Mad Healer was extremely famous within the God Emperor Adventurer's Guild, renowned for his powerful healing abilities and... somewhat unconventional combat habits. Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's face displayed a perfectly timed expression of initial confusion followed by amusement, as he chuckled and said, "Mad Healer? He is indeed one of the guild's strongest lead healers, and his combat style is rather... well, unique. But he's not the vice-captain."

He shook his head, his tone slightly mocking: "That guy just likes to carry his sickle out and chop people up. Let him be the deputy regimental commander to handle general affairs? How could the regimental commander and the old goat deputy regimental commander possibly agree? Wouldn't that be leading the whole regiment down a ditch?"

Xing Guang listened carefully to Lin Yi's answer, and when the name "Old Goat" was mentioned, the last trace of doubt in his eyes finally disappeared.

He nodded slightly and gestured to Sarah, saying, "He's right. The vice-captain of the Divine Emperor's Adventure Team is indeed that unassuming 'Old Goat.' Not many people know this, except for those who are very close to them."

This time, even the last trace of scrutiny on Sarah's face turned into confirmation.

For the first time, she showed a smile that could be described as friendly. Although the shrewdness and calculation of a rule-breaker were still hidden in the depths of that smile, her attitude on the surface had undergone a fundamental change.

For the first time, a genuinely friendly smile appeared on her face as she extended her hand to Lin Yi: "So you really are a talented member of the God Emperor Adventurer Team. I apologize for my previous neglect. I am Sarah, the captain of this temporary team. Welcome to Eisenra, and welcome to join us for now."

Lin Yi didn't immediately reach out his hand. Instead, he looked at Sarah and asked seriously, "Joining is fine, Captain Sarah. But before we discuss cooperation, I'd like to confirm the profit-sharing percentage for missions if I join your team."

He paused briefly, as if stating a self-evident fact: "When I was in the God Emperor's Palace, my team's share of the profits never fell below 30%, thanks to my abilities. That's a testament to the value of my skills. If it falls below that here, I think I need to reconsider other options, or perhaps act alone."

Upon hearing this, Bei Si and Lan Niba's expressions immediately turned ugly.

Bei Si snorted, while Lan Niba muttered, "Hey kid, don't forget who fished you out of that godforsaken place, Heru City. How dare you ask for such an exorbitant amount?"

Bai Su frowned slightly, feeling that Lin Yi was pushing his luck.

Sarah waved her hand, stopping her companion's discontent once again.

She looked at Lin Yi, and instead of displeasure, a hint of admiration flashed in her eyes.

In her view, it is only natural for capable people to make requests, which precisely proves that the other party is confident in their own abilities.

What she needs is someone who can improve the team's survival rate and task completion rate, not a timid and submissive burden.

“30% is indeed not a small amount. Although our team is small, everyone has their own role and contributes significantly. Bei Si is responsible for assaults and assassinations, Lan Niba is responsible for frontal defense and adaptation to special environments, Bai Su is responsible for intelligence and mobility, and my two brothers from Sanctuary and I also have our own responsibilities. If you can prove you're worth this price, we can discuss the split. But words are not enough; we need to see concrete results.” Her meaning was clear: you need to demonstrate the ability to deserve a 30% share.

Lin Yi seemed to have anticipated her response. He pondered for a moment before saying, "My abilities are mainly healing and support. If Captain Sara doesn't mind, I can demonstrate them on the spot."

Sarah turned her gaze to Mud: "Mud, you're tough and resilient, why don't you go with him and give it a try?"

Although Muddy may look simple-minded, his ability to climb to the sixth level shows he's no ordinary character.

Upon hearing this, his honest smile remained unchanged: "Sure, I was feeling a bit sore from being teleported here."

As he spoke, he pulled out a gleaming dagger without hesitation and slashed his left arm and thigh several times, the cuts so deep that bone was visible, and blood gushed out instantly.

That wasn't all. Without even blinking, he placed his left hand on an unused stone block and swung his right dagger down. With three sharp "cracks," three fingers were severed!

This ruthless and decisive act of self-harm moved the two Saint-level contractors slightly.

Such injuries are quite troublesome for ordinary priests, especially finger regeneration, which requires a lot of mana and time, and the healing effect will vary significantly depending on the caster's ability.

Lin Yi didn't even blink at the bloody scene.

He stepped forward, stretched out his hand, and a beam of light emerged from his palm, like a warm stream of water, enveloping the muddy, injured arms, thighs, and severed fingers.

The moment the light enveloped him, the seemingly indifferent expression on the muddy man's face froze.

He felt a surge of powerful and vibrant energy flow into his body, the intense pain in his wounds quickly disappeared, his flesh and blood healed rapidly at a visible speed, and his bones made a soft "crackling" sound as they connected.

In the blink of an eye, the deep, bone-revealing wounds on his arms and thighs had healed completely, leaving no scars.

The three severed fingers were restored to their original state, and even the nails grew back, allowing for free movement.

That wasn't all. Muddy felt a series of buffs being applied to him, his stamina recovery speed increased, his health increased, and even his resistance to elemental damage was improved.

He quickly shared the buffs that suddenly appeared in his status bar to the team's temporary channel.

[Gain the buff 'Life Source': Increases maximum health by 20% for 30 minutes.]

[Gain the buff 'Ultimate Aura': Increases mana regeneration speed by 10%, slightly improves spell casting stability, and increases all elemental resistances for 20 minutes.]

[Gain buff effects...]

A series of buffs, deliberately selected and weakened by Lin Yi, appeared in the team channel. Although the effects were weakened, they were diverse, comprehensive, and lasted for a considerable period of time.

Just moments ago, Lan Niba was showing his dissatisfaction with Lin Yi's demand for a 30% share, but now, looking at the information in the team channel, his eyes widened in astonishment.

This healing speed! This healing output! And this long list of useful buffs! This isn't just an ordinary healer; this is practically a mobile strategic supply depot!

Sarah's eyes lit up with surprise. She had thought Lin Yi was just a decent healer, but she hadn't expected him to be so versatile and powerful.

A healing support of this caliber is highly sought after in any team. If he can consistently maintain this level of performance, a 30% cut is absolutely worthwhile! You could even say they've struck gold!

Bai Su also covered her mouth in surprise, and the way she looked at Lin Yi completely changed.

In a world fraught with danger, she knew all too well what a powerful healer meant.

Although the two Saint-level contractors remained expressionless, a hint of approval flickered in their eyes.

A well-rounded support class is highly sought after in any faction.

"Hahaha! Great! Great! Great!" Sarah exclaimed three times, her face beaming with a radiant smile. "We were blind to your talent before. I, Sarah, on behalf of the team, agree to the 30% cut! Welcome to the official team!"

This time, she reached out her hand again, her attitude even more enthusiastic and sincere than before.

Lin Yi looked at the outstretched hand of the other party, and then at the friendly, even slightly ingratiating, gazes of the people around him, knowing that his performance had been a success.

He smiled slightly, finally extending his hand to shake Sarah's.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Captain Sarah."

His hand clasped Sarana's slightly cold hand.

At this moment, he had successfully infiltrated this team dominated by rule-breakers, becoming their "hot commodity," a "nanny" from the God Emperor Adventurer Team of the Samsara Paradise. (End of Chapter)