124: You're making it difficult for us.
To Li Hai’s disappointment, Student Song Ming’s expression remained completely unchanged.
This made him a little anxious. Had he revealed a flaw? Or had he acted too hastily?
After all, it wasn't easy to encounter a new Professional, and if he didn't act quickly, he might be snatched away by another team.
No, no, he couldn't let him go.
Li Hai gritted his teeth, grabbed Student Song Ming’s arm, and said, “Come on, come on, I’ll take you to meet your teammates!”
He clearly intended to forcefully pull Student Song Ming into their team.
The other Professionals in the Instance Dungeon Palace couldn't help but curse under their breath when they saw this.
“That kid, he’s scamming new Professionals here again!”
“Isn’t he? He gets all the benefits. Who knows how many people they’ve tricked now!”
“You can’t say that. Taking people to clear a dungeon for free, the new Professional doesn’t lose out!”
“Hmph, I just don’t like him!”
The discussions of the crowd reached Student Song Ming’s ears, confirming his suspicions.
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.
This person immediately wanted to pull him into a team without asking about his Rank or profession.
It felt abnormal no matter how he thought about it.
Now it seemed that if there were no benefits, this person wouldn't have targeted him.
Student Song Ming followed Li Hai to an Instance Dungeon Palace portal, where four Professionals had already gathered.
Two men and two women, all unfamiliar to him.
However, through the information relayed by the Eye of Insight,
He instantly knew most of their information.
The leading young man was named Li Shan, Rank 80, a legendary Professional Icebound Knight.
This person was Li Hai’s older brother, bearing a seven or eight-tenths resemblance to him, and also the highest-Ranked person on the team.
Seeing Li Hai bring back a new Professional, he slightly curved his lips, “Good luck today, little brother actually brought back a new Professional. Looks like we’re going to get rich today!”
The others also showed surprise, evidently pleased that Li Hai had brought a new Professional.
“Brother, this is… uh!” Li Hai then scratched his head and asked Student Song Ming, “Student, what was your name again?”
“Song Ming, a first-year student!” Student Song Ming introduced himself.
“Ah, yes, he said he wanted to team up with us to clear a dungeon, so I brought him over. Right, Student Song Ming!”
Li Hai smiled broadly.
After all, he had already dragged him here, could he still refuse?
However, the next moment, the smile on Li Hai’s face froze.
Student Song Ming merely said, “When did I say I wanted to team up with you?”
Li Shan’s previously slightly curved lips immediately straightened. He looked at Student Song Ming coldly and said, “Kid, you better think carefully.”
“We’re taking you to clear a dungeon for free, and you’re still unwilling?”
“If you don’t team up with us, then see which other team in the Instance Dungeon Palace dares to take you?”
Li Hai quickly forced a smile, acting as a peacemaker, “Brother, don’t be like that, you’ll scare Student Song Ming.”
“We’re not targeting you, but you clearly agreed to team up with us before, and now you’re suddenly backing out.”
“You’re making things very difficult for us!”
Student Song Ming looked at the two, and a faint smile suddenly appeared on his face.
These two brothers, one singing and one harmonizing, if it were another new student, they might actually fall for their trick.
But he wouldn't fall for that.
Let alone an 80th Rank Knight, even a 100th Rank Knight wouldn't be put in his eyes.
“I never said I wanted to team up with you. You’re just being wishful!” Student Song Ming said unceremoniously.
“You…” Li Hai’s expression also turned ugly.
Li Shan snorted coldly, “Hmph, if you don’t team up with us, then just try and see who dares to take you into their team!”
Inside the Instance Dungeon Palace.
The Professionals heard his arrogant words, but their expressions didn't change much.
This person was not only an old student with considerable seniority at Divine Xia Academy but also a member of the student council.
His status was naturally a step above ordinary Professionals like them.
Moreover, he was an 80th Rank powerhouse who had completed his fourth advancement.
He had been showing off his power in this Instance Dungeon Palace for quite some time.
They were all used to it.
“Damn, being in the student council makes you so great!”
“Keep your voice down. Except for the top academy people, the student council doesn’t dare to provoke them, but which other academy isn't controlled by the student council?”
“They’ve been doing this for more than a day or two. I didn’t expect them to run into a hothead today!”
“Hey, new Professionals have five free opportunities to enter different dungeons. Actually, teaming up with Li Shan and them isn’t entirely a bad thing!”
“Now, this person is going to suffer a lot!”
Many people said gloatingly.
Student Song Ming also learned why Li Shan and his group had targeted him from the recent conversations of the crowd.
It turned out to be because of his free entries.
These people certainly had a good plan.
By coercing new Professionals into their team, they could save credits for entering dungeons.
And clearing dungeons would also yield many spoils of war.
When sold at the Exchange, it would be dozens of credits in their account.
It was practically a no-cost business.
But unfortunately, they had found the wrong person.
Because Student Song Ming came here not to team up with anyone else.
“Heh heh, suit yourselves!”
Student Song Ming finished speaking and walked to another Instance Dungeon Palace portal nearby.
His Mental Energy probed into the swirling light cluster at the center.
He instantly learned the information about this dungeon.
【Advanced dungeon: Ice Demon Realm】
【Rank Requirement: Rank 85 and above】
【Player Limit: Six people or less】
“A special environment dungeon, it’s exactly what I want!”
Student Song Ming had just sublimated his Golden Light Divine Curse, so he naturally wasn't afraid of this type of extreme cold dungeon.
In the Instance Dungeon Palace, there were only two dungeons between Rank 85 and Rank 90.
The Ice Demon Realm was one of them.
However, there were over a dozen dungeons for Rank 90 and above.
His current Rank requirement hadn't been met yet.
Student Song Ming then looked at the virtual light screen above. The first place was a six-person team.
The composition was quite balanced: archer, warrior, mage, and support Professionals.
All were legendary Rank, and each member also had at least one purple top-tier equipment.
Nightmare difficulty, clear time one and a half hours.
The second place was also Nightmare difficulty, but they were a full half an hour slower than the first.
Student Song Ming no longer hesitated and directly chose Hell difficulty, entering this dungeon.
As soon as he entered the dungeon,
The Professionals in the great hall all exploded into an uproar.
Including Li Shan and his group, all had expressions of disbelief.
One had to know that the dungeon Student Song Ming chose could only be entered by Professionals of Rank 85 and above.
This meant that Student Song Ming’s Rank was at least 85.
And he chose Hell difficulty, entering alone.
Everyone present had only one thought: was this person crazy!