23: Chapter 23 The Dragon Palace at the Bottom of the River!

"Tonight."

"Tonight?"

Lu Yin was stunned for a moment, not expecting it to be so rushed.

"Yes, we have currently detected traces of the abyss lingering within a Level 20 Dungeon."

"However, so as not to alert the enemy, we have not acted rashly."

"But the longer we delay, the more likely innocent casualties will occur."

"Therefore, I have also prepared this for you."

Lu Yin was originally about to ask how he could enter a Level 20 Dungeon given his own level, when he saw Xiao Wanguo take out a necklace.

"This is a limit-breaking necklace that allows you to enter Dungeons up to 15 levels higher than your own."

The necklace was silver and antique-looking; the pendant was a deep blue crystal, and it seemed as if a nebula was swirling inside.

Lu Yin picked up the necklace, and a warm, smooth sensation came to his fingertips.

This was definitely a good item; it perfectly solved the problem Lu Yin had with wanting to enter high-level Dungeons.

"Does this count as a mission reward too?"

Lu Yin asked tentatively.

Xiao Wanguo laughed, "Do you know that the entire military only has three of these necklaces?"

"The one in front of you is an item I obtained only after slaying an Abyssal Demon King."

"I originally only intended to lend it to you, but I see you are so covetous."

"How about this: after you complete the mission, I can lend it to you temporarily."

"But if you want it to truly belong to you, you must help me out once more when the military needs you."

Lu Yin thought for a moment and agreed without any hesitation.

"Good."

"Go, get ready, and we will contact each other tonight."

After exchanging contact information with Xiao Wanguo, Lu Yin was sent back to Tianyang City by the vehicle that had brought him.

As soon as he got out of the car, he received a call from an unknown number.

After answering, he learned that the reward for turning in the machine race beacon had arrived.

Arriving at his designated location, the special personnel had already been waiting for a long time.

"Thank you, Mr. Lu Yin, for your support of the Research Department. This is the title reward you chose."

"Thank you for your hard work."

Lu Yin took the package and expressed his thanks.

Opening the box, the Mechanical Guardian title was a golden badge engraved with intricate gear patterns on the surface.

【Mechanical Guardian (Title)】

【Equipment Quality: Dark Gold Grade】

【Equipment Requirement: Lv1】

【Strength +50, Stamina +50】

【Agility +50, Spirit +50】

【Effect: Discount: Enjoy a 10% discount on all transactions at the Professional Association】

After equipping it, his four dimensions rose slightly again.

Although it wasn't much, it was better than nothing.

Afterward, Lu Yin intended to contact Lin Wei and the Three Women. Now that he had the limit-breaking necklace, he could enter the hidden Dungeon they mentioned without needing to level up.

Before leaving tonight, he naturally wanted to resolve all these trivial matters.

But just as he was about to make the call, his phone rang first.

He glanced at the caller ID; it was actually Qin Chuan.

Lu Yin answered without hesitation. Qin Chuan being able to contact him at this time could only be about the machine race beacon.

As Lu Yin expected, Qin Chuan went straight to the point in his first sentence.

"Lu Yin, the machine race beacon you handed over has been deciphered by our mechanics. I will send you the results now."

Listening to the slightly tired voice on the other end, Lu Yin knew that Qin Chuan had probably not rested all last night in order to decipher the machine race beacon as quickly as possible.

Silently keeping this kindness in his heart, Lu Yin replied.

"Alright, Principal."

After hanging up the phone, he received the Feixin image sent by Qin Chuan.

【machine race beacon (Quest Item)】

【Deciphered Coordinates: 31°14' North Latitude, 121°29' East Longitude】

【Related Information: This coordinate is suspected to be an ancient Mechanical Race ruin, which may contain a large amount of Mechanical Race information, as well as threats from ancient mechanical entities】

【Warning: Once the mechanical ruin is invaded, it will continuously emit a positioning signal, which may attract swarms of Mechanical Race units】

Lu Yin stared at the information on the screen, his brows slightly furrowed.

Qin Chuan had already marked this coordinate for Lu Yin; it was located in an area active with Level 70 monsters.

Although Lu Yin did not fear monsters of that level, he was not yet qualified to set foot in such a leveling zone.

Within the Huaxia Alliance, management between regions was very strict.

This was to prevent some low-level Professionals from being ignorant and fearless, running to high-level leveling zones to die in vain.

Generally, only large-scale Professional academies like the Holy Hall Academy could grant special permission for low-level Professionals to enter high-level regions for training.

"It seems this coordinate will have to wait until I am admitted into the Holy Hall Academy."

Gathering his thoughts, Lu Yin dialed Lin Wei's number.

"Hello, Lu Yin, we are leveling in the same place as yesterday. Are you coming over?"

"Let's meet at the West River Dungeon," Lu Yin said calmly.

"What? Are you already Level 10?" Lin Wei's surprised voice came from the other side of the communicator.

"No, but I obtained a piece of equipment that ignores Dungeon level requirements, so I can now enter any Dungeon below Level 20."

"Really? Then we are heading to the West River Dungeon now."

Excitement permeated Lin Wei's voice.

After all, the sooner such hidden Dungeons were cleared, the better.

"Alright, see you later." Lu Yin hung up the communication and also started to head out of the city.

The entrance to the West River Dungeon was bustling all year round.

Although it was a low-level Dungeon, it was rich in many materials.

Therefore, whether they were Combat Professionals or Lifestyle Professionals, one could see them all here.

"Normal difficulty Lifestyle team, only for materials, we'll split them equally after leaving the Dungeon!"

"Need one more for a melee DPS team, guaranteed efficiency, those with enough output come join!"

"Nightmare difficulty, top-tier team, need a front-liner, we'll start once we have enough people!"

"..."

By the rushing river, the crowd was bustling.

A large number of Professionals gathered at the Dungeon entrance, shouting, as noisy as a wet market.

When Lu Yin arrived at the entrance of the West River Dungeon, Lin Wei and the Three Women had already been waiting for a long time.

"Lu Yin, over here!" Lin Wei waved from afar, with Su Xiaoyu and Tang Wan standing on either side of her.

As soon as they met, Lin Wei pulled Lu Yin into their team.

And she even handed the position of team leader to Lu Yin.

Lu Yin did not decline and went straight to the Dungeon entrance.

There were three West River Dungeons in total, all requiring a minimum level of 10 to enter.

【Ding! Do you want to use a special item to open the hidden Dungeon?】

"Use."

But Lu Yin did not linger on that; instead, he used the special item, the Dragon Pearl.

【Ding! Use successful, the Dragon Palace at the Bottom of the River has appeared, please challenge it immediately.】

As the system prompt fell, the surface of the originally rushing West River suddenly churned up a huge whirlpool.

In its center, a crystal-clear underwater palace was faintly visible.

This sudden commotion caused an uproar among the Professionals on the shore.

"That... what is that?"

"It's a hidden Dungeon! It's definitely a hidden Dungeon!"

Some people looked confused, while others who were knowledgeable exclaimed loudly.

"Is that the legendary Dragon Palace Dungeon? It is said that from ancient times until now, it has only been opened three times!"

"Who?! Who opened the hidden Dungeon?!"

Everyone's gaze gathered at the location of the Dungeon entrance.

There, only Lu Yin and Lin Wei and the Three Women stood.