After experiencing many ups and downs, their fates became intertwined and finally settled in this old and bustling town.
After the grand farce came to an end, there were some complicated wrap-up tasks to complete.
The town was as bustling as ever.
Ye Tianxuan would go looking for Yin Xiu's business whenever he had free time, while Yin Xiu would take Li Mo to look for strange things whenever he had free time, and the players in the town were also in a lot of noise.
Those veteran players who had gone behind the scenes to mentor newcomers years ago, after deciding to rekindle their hopes and clear the dungeons to return to reality, formed a group and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the remaining dungeons.
With so many players who had retired from the game entering the dungeon, all the monsters in the high-level dungeons were wailing.
"Why?! A huge number of high-level players have suddenly appeared recently. Where did they come from?! I've never seen so many before! They know the rules even better than me, a charlatan!"
"No, players who are so familiar with the dungeon should have left long ago! There shouldn't be so many left!"
"When I went to scare the players just now, one player pointed his finger at me and said I shouldn't have come out now, pointed out the loopholes in the rules, and told me to be more careful next time... Am I the monster or are they the monsters...?"
The monster that had been in the dungeon for so many years was actually embarrassed by a player in front of everyone. How shameful.
"Sigh... Me too. I'm too tired to deal with players anymore. I heard they're all from Town 35... I can only pray they finish the game soon and leave! I'm exhausted!"
"Players from the town in the 35th dimension... that's normal... just give them a quick run-through, it's much more comfortable than Yin Xiu coming to our dungeon."
"That makes sense."
"I really envy those weirdos in the side quests of dungeons. Few players discover side quests and do them. They must have a pretty easy time..."
"Yeah, yeah, whether you do the side quests or not doesn't affect clearing the dungeon. I don't think any player would actively seek out dungeon side quests to do."
"Haha, that's right."
"I volunteer to do the side quest for this dungeon!!!" At the town meeting, Zhong Mu confidently raised his hand and shouted, "I volunteer to gather information on the side quest for this dungeon!!! I want to go!"
The group of players who were having a meeting nearby were stunned. Their eyes fell on Zhong Mu, and then they slowly turned their heads, thoughtfully examining the detailed information of the dungeon posted on the blackboard.
[Instance Theme: "The Bride"]
[This is an SS-level dungeon, a high-level dungeon with a high risk of death. Players entering this dungeon need to practice their communication skills for half a month to ensure survival.]
[Key features of this instance: an old village nestled in a mountain crevice, scheming in-laws, a persistent disease, and complex interpersonal relationships. Interacting with the strange creatures to extract clues is crucial; therefore, training is required before entering.]
[Note: This dungeon includes a side quest. Whether you explore it or not will not affect your completion of the dungeon. The side quests are somewhat dangerous, but you can obtain items. These items are obtained from the blind traditional Chinese medicine doctor at the old clinic. There is also a separate storyline involved. Players who want to delve deeper should be careful not to be greedy for items and should withdraw in time, prioritizing survival and completion.]
Everyone's attention fell on the last line of the dungeon summary, focusing on the keywords listed above.
Subplot, props, old clinic, blind traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
The group immediately understood, and all the players in the dungeon research room burst into eerie laughter.
"So that explains why Xiao Zhongmu is so actively involved in the side story. I understand now."
"You're really impatient, aren't you? It's only been a short time since we last met and you're already rushing off to see me?"
"Sigh, boys are like birds that grow up and can't stay at home; good prospects are snatched up in no time."
"Even if the motives aren't pure, it's a good thing to enjoy clearing dungeons, right?"
A chorus of teasing remarks and laughter erupted. Zhong Mu's ears turned bright red, but he stammered, "Y-yes... I want to clear the dungeon where the healer is, so what..."
"Although I'm still a newbie and not strong enough, I also want to one day, as a player, legitimately clear the dungeon where the doctor is, find his side quests, learn about his background, and prove my abilities to the doctor..."
He muttered to himself, but everyone's eyes were full of relief.
Having returned from the other world, Zhong Mu's mental strength seems to have become even more resolute than before. A person with a strong mental core can remain calm in the face of any situation and live a longer and happier life than anyone else.
Even if they don't stay in the town anymore and leave, the people here don't need to worry about them too much.
"Your skill level is more than enough to clear this dungeon. Go and clear it to prove yourself. We'll be watching your dungeon livestream."
"Go if you want to. We're really into it right now, so it's normal to want to meet up. If I were you, I'd be glued to the dungeon every day."
Now, almost everyone in the town who knows about Zhong Mu's situation looks at them like a couple deeply in love. Although Zhong Mu stammered that the doctor hadn't agreed yet, everyone thought it was only a matter of time!
"Going is possible, but there's a problem: you haven't cleared enough dungeons to get to this high-level dungeon, and even if you grind now, you won't be able to clear enough in the short term."
Zhong Mu recalled that he didn't have many dungeon clearing records. He had just been following the veterans around. According to player experience, he was even considered a newbie player. Who would have thought that such a newbie had already cleared high-level dungeons?
Thinking it over, Zhong Mu clenched her fist. "I'll try to grind it out, but I don't know how long it will take."
He frowned and lowered his head, already considering whether he should spend a few more days studying the dungeon guide and speedrun it to become a pro.
Everyone pondered, seriously considering Zhong Mu's situation. "Don't worry, there's still a way."
They clapped their hands, looked at Zhong Mu, and laughed, "You've sneaked into high-level dungeons with Boss Yin Xiu before, so this time you can have Boss Yin Xiu take you to this dungeon. I don't think Boss Yin Xiu would mind."
According to the usual procedure, one does need to clear the previous dungeons before being able to advance to this higher-level dungeon. However, Zhong Mu is not a regular player. He had already entered a higher-level dungeon with Yin Xiu under the guidance of Ye Niangniang. Yin Xiu can be considered a key to him.
Zhong Mu's eyes lit up immediately; he had been listless just moments before, but suddenly became energetic.
"Okay! I'll go talk to Brother Xiu right now!" He hurriedly grabbed the information about this instance, waved goodbye to the people in the room, and ran out to find Yin Xiu.
The relationship between humans and demons has temporarily stabilized in the town of 35 planes. Ye Tianxuan occasionally enters the dungeon to recruit new players from other towns, injecting fresh blood into the town and keeping some bored veteran players active and having something to do.
The town square was as lively as ever, with a bustling crowd. Many people were watching the live stream projected on the screen, as those who had recently entered the dungeon were all veteran players from their town.
In the scene, upholding the impression of the town's simple and honest atmosphere, the players of Town 35 did whatever they wanted to steal and kill without showing any mercy. As a result, after the dungeon ended, a large number of players encountered jailers in the white mist.
Players from the other towns were terrified at the sight of the jailers, but only the players from town 35, who were already very familiar with the Elysium City dungeon, calmly extended their hands. "Come on, get your stamp. I've been tired of doing normal dungeons lately, so I'll go to your dungeon to rest and recuperate."
Upon hearing this explanation, the jailer, who was just about to stamp the players' hands, suddenly pulled his hand back and stared at the players warily. "Wait a minute! Tell me, which town are you from?"
First, Yin Xiu infiltrated and wreaked havoc, then players from the 35th Dimension Town came in to get information and caused trouble again. Now, the jailers in Bliss City are much smarter than before.
"Tsk, where else could it be? The town in 35th dimension." The players had just finished clearing the dungeon and were eager to return to the town to rest. Too lazy to argue with the jailer, they shouted and tried to grab the stamp. "Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and stamp it for me, I want to go back to rest."
Upon hearing that it was a town in 35th dimension, the jailer spat and tried to escape while protecting his seal, shouting, "How come it's players from town 35 again?! Get out of here! You're not allowed to enter Elysium City anymore!"
Its tense demeanor made it seem as if it were the player, while the people of the 35-dimensional town were monsters and demons.
The two sides started to tug at each other, but this time it was the players chasing the monster.
"Stop dawdling! This is so weird! Get to work! Give me the stamp!" Without saying a word, the players from Town 35 rushed forward and grabbed it.
Ever since Yin Xiu opened the passage to the Bliss City instance in front of the 35th town, this group of people who love to collect information have been going to Bliss City every day, which has become a habit for them.
This caused a strange and unsettling disturbance in Paradise City, to the point that they now dread the mere mention of players from the 35th Dimension Town, crying out that they absolutely forbid letting them in again.
The jailer tried to avoid him, but he still encountered him. He screamed and dodged in all directions, trying to run away.
The scene in the live stream was incredibly chaotic, with several players chasing after a monster, almost like the players were bullying the monster. There was absolutely no trace of the fear and timidity that players from other towns would show when they saw the jailer.
Zhong Mu chuckled twice, marveling at the power of his predecessors, and quickly pulled his gaze away from the screen, heading towards the depths of the alleyway he knew so well with the dungeon information in his hand.
Don't rush to cry, monsters of Paradise City, other dungeon monsters are about to start howling.