I was so scared that I put all my points into health.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains. Wang Xiaoyi was still deep in sleep when he was mercilessly awakened by a cacophony of voices. He groggily opened his eyes, his vision gradually clearing, and saw the Elf King Dragon (in human form) and his clone each engrossed in their own little worlds—one was intently reading a comic book, while the other was completely absorbed in playing a game.

Wang Xiaoyi sighed inwardly: It's so good not having to sleep. But at this rate, I'd have to redeem the comics every day, and the speed at which I earn gratitude points is far from keeping up with the demand. It seems I need to find a way to expand my channels.

Wang Xiaoyi got up and opened the door, only to find two staff members from the Adventurer Guild standing outside.

The staff member explained their purpose with a serious expression. It turned out that Wang Xiaoyi and Alpha had been tricked into the mine by that villain Karl. Although they eventually managed to defeat Karl, the mine collapsed due to Alpha's landmine trap. While their initial intention was simply to clear out the monsters, and they reported the situation to the guild after completing the mission, they had completely forgotten about the mine collapse and hadn't expected this subsequent trouble.

Wang Xiaoyi inwardly cursed. He had thought that after dealing with that scoundrel Karl in the mine with Alpha and successfully completing the task of clearing the monsters and starting the mining operation, and without mentioning the mine collapse in his report to the Adventurers' Guild, the matter should be over. But unexpectedly, this trouble was like an inescapable shadow, and it wasn't over yet.

Wang Xiaoyi inwardly groaned, but on the surface, he maintained a blank and innocent expression, his eyes revealing a hint of innocence. He said in a light tone, "What does this have to do with me? I was just doing a mission with my friends. Who would have thought we'd run into that scoundrel Karl? We were really lucky to escape. Look, I didn't even know the mine collapsed afterwards. I was even thinking of going back to the mine to mine some more, who could have predicted this? I'm really grateful you told me, otherwise I would have made a wasted trip. Alright, I really didn't know the mine collapsed, it wasn't me. Since there's nothing else, please go back."

The staff of the Adventurers' Guild looked at each other, puzzled as to why Wang Xiaoyi, despite his young age, was so calm and composed, showing no fear of them whatsoever.

Just then, a tall, sexy beauty in a deep purple wizard's robe entered. Her hair, shimmering with a captivating luster like a deep purple sapphire, flowed smoothly over her slender shoulders, swaying gently with her steps like a flowing purple rainbow. Exquisite runes were embroidered on her robe, the runes seeming to come alive, emitting a faint purple glow, as if telling ancient magical tales. Her face was as white as jade, her delicate features like a work of art meticulously sculpted by nature. Her large eyes, like deep purple sapphires, shone with intelligence and mystery, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly, as if fanning a captivating breeze. Her lips, like delicate rose petals, curved slightly upwards with a subtle smile, exuding an undeniable air of authority.

The tall, beautiful Lady Winnie spoke, "Oh, little brother, you're quite the smooth talker. You'd really fool me if I didn't have some tricks up my sleeve." With that, she pulled a golden magic orb from her exquisite pocket. The orb seemed to have a life of its own, slowly spinning in her hand, radiating a mesmerizing light. She gently closed her eyes and began to chant a melodious and mysterious incantation. As the incantation rang out, a bright beam of light projected from the magic orb, the rays intertwining in the air and gradually forming a scene of Wang Xiaoyi and Alpha battling Karl.

In the scene, Alpha cautiously sets up several mine traps in the mine, the traps appearing complex and well-hidden. Wang Xiaoyi stands to the side, his body faintly radiating a holy light—a sign that his passive skill, Holy Light, is activated. Karl, that villain, charges menacingly. Wang Xiaoyi seizes the opportunity, unleashing Holy Light. A dazzling golden light instantly strikes Karl, stunning him and causing him to stumble, stepping into one of Alpha's mine traps. A deafening explosion shakes the entire mine. Wang Xiaoyi and Alpha react quickly, fleeing towards the mine's exit, the sound of the mine collapsing echoing behind them.

However, strangely, neither the parrot form nor the dragon form of the Pokémon King Dragon appeared in the Poké Ball during the entire battle, a detail that greatly surprised Wang Xiaoyi.

The tall, beautiful Lady Winnie looked at Wang Xiaoyi, a smug smile playing on her lips, and said, "Speechless now? I advise you to agree to our request and join the adventure team. I happen to be the team leader, and also the president of a branch of the Adventurers' Guild. You can call me Lady Winnie." As she spoke, she pulled a beautiful gold badge from her pocket, gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight. Only then did Wang Xiaoyi realize that this Guild Leader Winnie was actually a revered Gold-rank adventurer.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoyi's heart tightened, as if an invisible hand had gripped his soul. He knew this matter was far more complex than it appeared; he couldn't easily agree, but neither could he blindly refuse. After all, the consequences involved were far more serious than he could imagine. He decided to first discuss it thoroughly with the Elf King Dragon (in human form), weighing the pros and cons before making a decision.

Wang Xiaoyi stood there, his brow furrowed, his eyes filled with hesitation and conflict, clearly weighing various factors with difficulty. Just then, the tall, beautiful woman added, "You'd better think this through carefully. The Adventurers' Guild has added a capture mission to the bulletin board, targeting those who vandalized the mine. If you get caught, it won't be as simple as just paying back 500 gold coins; you could face serious consequences like imprisonment. You must consider this carefully! You have three days. If you decide to join us within three days, come to my office on the second floor of the Adventurers' Guild in Elparan City. If three days have passed and you still haven't decided, then we'll have to proceed with the normal procedures, and you'll have to pay back the gold coins and go to jail. Oh, and you should also think about your friend; you don't want him to be implicated." With that, the tall, beautiful woman turned and left, followed closely by two Adventurers' Guild staff members.

When the tall, beautiful woman reached the door, she suddenly stopped and, using telepathy, spoke in Wang Xiaoyi's mind: "I suggest you accept my request and join the adventure team. You're not actually Rein, are you?" After saying this shocking sentence, she continued walking out.

These words struck Wang Xiaoyi like a bolt from the blue, instantly filling his mind with shock and confusion. She actually knew he wasn't Renn; this bombshell news was so unexpected that Wang Xiaoyi was momentarily at a loss, the words echoing in his mind, his thoughts in utter chaos.

The Elf King Dragon was an incredibly powerful being, possessing astonishing strength and mysterious abilities, yet it was completely unaware of its true identity. Back then, it had challenged that terrifying Nightmare-level dungeon in spirit form. In that dangerous and unknown environment, even the mighty Elf King Dragon (in dragon form), and the noble and mysterious Elf Queen, hadn't noticed anything amiss. But now, this tall, beautiful woman could see right through it—it was truly unbelievable.

Wang Xiaoyi was deeply troubled. This was clearly something he couldn't discuss with Alpha, Allen, or even the Elf King Dragon. After all, it concerned a long-hidden and crucial secret. Telling them might have unpredictable consequences, perhaps even causing them trouble. However, the current situation forced him to make a choice. After a fierce internal struggle, Wang Xiaoyi sighed helplessly and could only agree to join the adventure team.

After the Adventurers' Guild members left, Renn's parents looked at their son with faces full of worry, their eyes filled with endless anxiety and heartache. They never imagined that their son would be involved in such a serious matter, and that they were powerless to help, unable to share any of his sorrow. This plunged them into deep self-blame. The mother's eyes reddened slightly, and her voice trembled as she said, "My child, how could you be so careless and get into such big trouble? We, as your parents, can't do anything about it. We're so useless."

Seeing the anxious and self-reproachful looks on Renn's parents' faces, Wang Xiaoyi quickly stepped forward and gently comforted them, "Father, Mother, don't worry too much. Actually, even without this incident, I had already planned to leave the village and go on an adventure. Look, now that we have this Gold-level adventurer leading the group, we'll definitely be fine. Besides, I also have the great, wise, knowledgeable, profound, magnificent, and understanding Elf King Dragon Mentor. He's so powerful; if we really encounter any difficulties, I'll run away immediately and definitely won't put myself in danger. So, please rest assured, I'll take good care of myself."

After hearing Wang Xiaoyi's words, Ryan's parents felt a little less worried. They knew Wang Xiaoyi was a sensible child and believed he had the ability to handle these situations. However, as parents, it wasn't so easy to completely let go of their concerns and worries.

The Elf Dragon King (in human form) heard everything in the room. For it, location didn't matter at all; as long as it could stay by Wang Xiaoyi's side, there would be endless delicious food and fun things to do, like spring flowers blooming one after another before its eyes.

That tall, beautiful woman appeared to be of extraordinary status, a Gold-level adventurer. But in the eyes of the Elf King Dragon, even legendary beings would have to be respectful, and might even have to kneel and beg for mercy, when faced with its great, vast, wise, learned, profound, and magnificent presence.

However, there seemed to be a familiar aura emanating from that Gold-rank adventurer. The aura was faint and mysterious, like a wisp of smoke, and the Elf King Dragon strained to sniff and discern it, but couldn't quite pinpoint the source of this familiarity.

With the Adventurers' Guild members all gone, the Elf Dragon King (in human form) reluctantly put down its comic book. That comic book was like a close companion, captivating it completely. But it couldn't remain immersed in the world of comics forever; its stomach was starting to rumble, reminding it it was time for breakfast.

It stood up and walked out of the room with elegant yet slightly heavy steps. As soon as it stepped outside, it couldn't help but mutter under its breath, "Those naughty guys, they've wasted so much time, even making us late for dinner. Mother, is breakfast ready yet? I'm starving!" It said this as it walked towards the dining table. Meanwhile, its clone was still playing games in the room, so focused that it seemed oblivious to everything around it, never stopping for a moment. It was as if the game world possessed endless magic, completely immersing it, unable to extricate itself.

Upon hearing this, the mother seemed to have heard some earth-shattering news and hurriedly agreed, her face instantly filled with a flattering smile. She said, "Yes, yes, Lady Linglong, I'll go and remake the breakfast right away! You have no idea how nervous I was about making this breakfast, afraid that it wouldn't suit your taste."

The Elf King Dragon (in human form) sat elegantly at the dining table, a gentle smile on his face, waving his hand politely, his posture like that of a nobleman giving a speech: "Mother, you are too modest. The food you make is simply heaven above all, a rare treat in the human world! If you say you are second, I'm afraid no one in the world would dare to claim first place."

Upon hearing this, Mother smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits. She quickly waved her hand and said, "Oh dear, Lady Linglong, what are you saying! You are a great, wise, learned, profound, magnificent, and understanding being of such high caliber. How can we common folk compare to you? My humble meal is nothing but coarse tea and simple food; how could it possibly meet your esteemed standards?" Mother's memory was truly remarkable; she could remember such a long string of words and even added the phrase "of such high caliber." She was truly talented.

The Elf Dragon King (in human form) gently shook his head, a playful smile playing on his lips: "Mother, please don't say that. Your cooking skills are so exquisite that even I, a great, wise, learned, profound, magnificent, understanding, and well-informed magician, am full of praise. Every dish you make is like it's been enchanted, making one's mouth water." The Elf Dragon King's memory was also superb; he could recite this whole string of words with remarkable ease, and adding "well-informed" at the end was just too Versailles-esque.

The mother was a little embarrassed by the praise, and a faint blush rose on her face: "Oh, Lady Linglong, you are so kind to say that. Actually, I just do some housework at home, it's nothing special."

“Mother, please don’t be modest,” the Elf King Dragon (in human form) continued. “Your culinary skills are unmatched, even by the top chefs in the Elf world. The taste of your dishes is simply unforgettable.”

And so, the mother and the Elf Dragon King (in human form) began their mutual flattery, praising each other in a warm and pleasant atmosphere. Wang Xiaoyi's gratitude level soared, both from the Elf Dragon King (in human form) and from his mother, Raine.