51: Chapter 51 Who told you I was going to "fight" monsters?

Chen You looked at the Elf God Clan woman before him, whose expression was nearly out of control, and naturally remembered her.

Yue Ying, the Elf God Clan girl who had persistently sent him two friend requests, both of which he had rejected.

Of course, he didn't know that to intercept him, she had waited for hours outside the Supreme Tower, only to be publicly humiliated by Hill.

Nor did he know that to monopolize the spirit essence sand, she had already sunk hundreds of gold coins into it.

If he had known, Chen You would have very sincerely suggested she get her head checked.

At this moment, Yue Ying's chest heaved several times, the shock, anger, and humiliation churning in her eyes.

Finally, they receded like a tide, replaced by a deep, icy coldness.

She forced herself to calm down.

She was the regional head of Moon Gods Radiance in Zhao City, bearing the performance pressure of the entire guild.

Acting on impulse was the lowest level of mistake.

The man before her was a walking gold mine, a super variable capable of overturning Zhao City's current landscape.

Making an enemy of him would bring a hundred harms and not a single benefit.

But if she could secure a long-term partnership with him...

Forget a monthly KPI of 100 gold coins, even doubling it would be effortless.

By then, she would earn the true recognition of the guild's higher-ups, and her position within the guild would be unshakable.

Having reasoned this out, the ice in Yue Ying's eyes melted, replaced by the shrewdness and sharpness unique to a merchant.

Two words: wisdom!

She took a step forward, ignoring the gazes of everyone around her, her voice regaining the composure and steadiness of someone in authority.

"Mr. Chen You, I apologize for my previous presumptuous interruptions," she said with a slight nod, adopting a very humble posture.

"I'm here to discuss a business deal with you."

"A deal that holds immense benefits for both of us."

"However, before that, I imagine you might need some other assistance."

Without waiting for Chen You's response, she turned slightly and gestured to the several players who had followed her.

"Allow me to introduce my team."

"This is our chief Guardian Knight of Moon Gods Radiance's Zhao City branch, level 14, fully equipped with blue gear, his defense firmly within the top three in Zhao City."

A burly Elf God Clan knight nodded to Chen You, his eyes haughty.

"This is our chief Priestess, level 15, her healing output is unmatched."

A female elf with a saintly face held a staff that shimmered with faint light.

"And this one, our ace DPS, a level 15 Magic Archer..."

Yue Ying introduced her elite team one by one, each name eliciting low gasps of surprise from the surrounding crowd.

Every one of these individuals was a notable figure in Zhao City.

Chen You listened, his heart completely unmoved.

He had no idea what she was blathering on about.

This girl was indeed a full-blown, delusional little weirdo.

Truly idle, and truly unhinged!

His attention, in fact, was still mostly fixed on that wooden signboard from earlier.

In his Spiritual Sight vision, the surface of that ordinary-looking wooden sign was covered with a layer of invisible, extremely faded golden runes.

The structure of those runes was incredibly ancient and complex, seemingly a type of suppression and sealing array.

And the energy source of the purple vortex at the dungeon entrance was precisely leaking from the weakest, damaged point of those runes on the sign.

Just as Chen You was pondering what secrets lay hidden behind this, Yue Ying finally finished her "team introduction."

She looked at Chen You, a confident smile on her face, and presented what she believed to be an offer he couldn't refuse.

"I know you have substantial financial resources, Mr. Chen You, but Wailing Valley isn't something you can clear with just levels and gear."

"It requires proper class composition, tacit cooperation, and a deep understanding of the dungeon mechanics."

"How about this," she shifted her tone, appearing extremely magnanimous.

"To demonstrate our sincerity, for this one time, our Moon Gods Radiance elites can take you through Wailing Valley for free."

"Let you personally experience what a truly professional team is, what efficiency truly means!"

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire place erupted!

"Did I hear that right? Moon Gods Radiance... taking a boss for free?"

"That's Yue Ying's elite first team! Normally, hiring them starts at 5 gold coins minimum, and you have to queue up!"

"The super tycoon brother's face is huge! This treatment is practically imperial-level!"

"No kidding! A monster who can go from level 5 to 10 in two days and casually put up a 10-gold bounty—Moon Gods Radiance must be willing to invest heavily to recruit him!"

The assassin who had earlier tried to charge Chen You 10 gold coins to carry him was now clutching his bruised waist, hiding behind the crowd, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

He felt like a complete clown.

What the other was enjoying now was the free, exclusive service of Zhao City's top guild.

And he, just moments ago, had thought of trying to "fleece" such a formidable figure for 10 gold coins?

Utterly laughable!

Amidst the roaring discussions and countless envious, jealous, and hateful gazes, the smile on Yue Ying's lips deepened.

This was exactly the effect she wanted.

Offering such favorable terms in front of all the city's players showcased both Moon Gods Radiance's strength and magnanimity, while also giving the other party ample face.

She didn't believe anyone could refuse such an olive branch.

However, Chen You finally shifted his gaze completely away from his contemplation of the signboard.

He finally understood.

All this fuss, and it was just about wanting to carry him through the dungeon.

He looked at the confident Yue Ying and the group of "elite players" behind her with their haughty or scrutinizing gazes, then calmly shook his head.

"Thank you, but no need."

Five words, clearly audible to every person present.

Without the slightest hesitation, devoid of any emotion.

In other words: Politely declined!

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

The noisy entrance to the dungeon fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.

The smile on Yue Ying's face instantly solidified, like a sculpture frozen in ice.

The haughty expressions on the faces of the knight, priestess, and others behind her turned into astonishment and chagrin.

The hundreds of surrounding players stared, their eyes nearly popping out of their heads.

Their faces were filled with the bewilderment of "Who am I, where am I, what did I just hear?"

He... refused?

He actually refused?!

"You... what did you say?"

Yue Ying's voice was unbearably dry; she wondered if she was hearing things.

Chen You did not answer her again.

Because it was unnecessary.

He didn't even spare Yue Ying another glance, as if she and her so-called elite team were merely scenery by the roadside.

Under the stunned gazes of everyone, he took a step forward, walking directly toward the ominous dark purple vortex.

"He... what does he think he's doing?"

"Madness! He's truly mad! He's going into the dungeon alone?"

"He just reached level 10! Even with the best gear, soloing a dungeon? Isn't that suicide!"

"It's over, it's over. This super tycoon brother must be an idiot, his brain fried by money!"

A wave of incredulous exclamations erupted from the crowd.

Yue Ying also snapped back to reality. Watching Chen You's solitary figure heading toward the dungeon, she first felt shock, then an indescribable sense of humiliation surged in her heart.

Ignored!

Yet again!!

He'd rather choose to go in alone and die than accept her help!

This was no longer a refusal; it was an insult!

As a prodigy of the Elf God Clan, whether in looks, bearing, or ability.

In Zhao City, she dared not claim second place—only first!

But this guy before her acted as if looking at her was a waste of time!

"Stop!" Yue Ying couldn't help but shout sharply.

"Who do you think you are? Without a team, you won't even get past the first wave of trash mobs!"

Chen You's footsteps halted right before the dungeon vortex.

Yue Ying felt a flicker of joy, thinking her words had taken effect.

However, Chen You merely turned his head slightly, sweeping a glance at the utterly stunned Yue Ying with a look reserved for idiots.

The corner of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a smile that, in Yue Ying's eyes, was unbearably mocking.

"Who told you all I was going to 'fight' the monsters?"