Chapter 3: You Haven't Joined a Clan Yet?!
Due to professional requirements, Mischa Vlot quickly regained control of her facial expression and put on a professional smile in response to Qishao Yun.
"Alright, please wait a moment."
After saying that, the pink-haired beauty affiliated with the guild picked up the tray containing a dozen or so low-grade magic crystals and walked towards the exchange counter behind the counter.
"Hahaha! Little brother!"
A rough voice sounded from behind, followed by a large and rough hand landing heavily on Qishao Yun's shoulder, the impact of which was quite strong.
If it weren't for Qishao Yun increasing his strength to 6 points, he might have already been kneeling on the ground at this moment.
Before he could react, his shoulder was embraced by a burly man, and then a voice that was half joking and half teasing sounded.
"Looking at your injuries, did you sneak into the dungeon today without the knowledge of your clan elder?"
A strong armpit odor rushed over, and Qishao Yun only frowned slightly, but he had no intention of struggling.
Feeling awkward, he awkwardly touched his nose, actually discreetly blocking it, and then answered somewhat embarrassedly, "Well... I did go to the dungeon alone."
Upon hearing his affirmative answer, the adventurers at the exchange counters on both sides burst into laughter and began teasing Qishao Yun for his audacity.
"Haha, good lad!"
"I, back when I reached Level 2, only dared to venture into the dungeon alone."
"Anmol, I never expected you to be such a coward!"
"Oh, shut up! Don't think I don't know that you were also escorted by a Level 3 senior when you first went into the dungeon!"
"..."
Listening to these adventurers teasing him, Qishao Yun didn't feel any anger. This was just the way adventurers interacted with each other, and most importantly, he didn't mind it at all.
However, Qishao Yun was well aware that the big man holding his shoulder was actually teasing him for only obtaining a dozen or so magic crystals.
In the current era where the senior-junior system was well established, newcomers were typically guided by experienced adventurers when exploring the dungeon.
In a situation where one could freely move about, it was normal to hunt down thirty to forty low-level monsters in a single day. That was the standard proficiency level.
"Sir, here is a total of 2700 Faris for you."
Once again, Misha Vlote returned with a tray containing several coins of different denominations and materials.
Qishao Yun didn't immediately take the Faris from the tray. Instead, he looked at Misha Vlote with a seeking expression and asked, "May I ask if these Faris are enough to find an ordinary inn in Eulalia and have a regular dinner?"
Upon hearing his inquiry, the surrounding adventurers, who had been somewhat noisy before, almost simultaneously looked at Qu Shaoyun with strange expressions.
Misha Vlote was stunned for a while before responding with a mix of astonishment and uncertainty, "D-Do you mean you've just arrived in Eulalia?"
In fact, considering Qu Shaoyun's untreated wounds and lack of protective gear, coupled with his exchange of only a few of the lowest-grade Faris, Misha Vlote had initially assumed he was a new member of a weak lineage. However, when Qu Shaoyun asked about the price of an inn again, that assumption was shattered.
Even the poorest lineage members should have their own residence and wouldn't send their members to stay in an inn.
Although many taverns in Eulalia had signs indicating the presence of an inn, they were primarily focused on providing food and beverage services, and it was rare for adventurers to stay there. The target customers were mostly visiting merchants.
In a situation like Qu Shaoyun's, there could only be one possibility...
"Are you telling me that you went into the dungeon alone without receiving the blessing of the gods?" Misha Vlote stared at Qu Shaoyun with wide eyes, shocked and speechless at his shabby appearance.
Qu Shaoyun had no choice but to follow Misha Vlote's line of thinking in his response. He couldn't say that he had actually come out of the dungeon. That would only be taken as a joke or be seen as some unknown... humanoid monster!
"Is there a rule in Eulalia that non-lineage members are not allowed to enter the dungeon?" Qu Shaoyun pretended to be puzzled and asked in return.
However, before Misha Vlote could respond, the surrounding adventurers exploded with excitement upon hearing Qu Shaoyun's answer.
"What the hell!"
"Damn, this guy is amazing!"
"Damn it, what a badass!"
A large group of adventurers gathered around Qu Shaoyun, eagerly examining the man who had ventured into the dungeon without receiving the blessing of the gods, and yet had managed to return to Eulalia alive.
The man who had patted Qu Shaoyun's shoulder from behind suddenly leaned in, his bushy beard almost touching Qu Shaoyun's face.
"Young man!"
"Staying in a hotel is so uncomfortable! Why don't you come to my place? I'll take care of your food and lodging, no charge..."
Before he could finish his sentence, a hand emerged from somewhere and forcefully pulled his face aside.
A handsome elf with long golden hair leaned in front of Qu Shaoyun, exuding enthusiasm. He said, "Come to our clan! We have more than half of the female elves there!"
"Don't listen to him! Come to our clan!"
"..."
This sudden chaotic scene was beyond Qu Shaoyun's expectations.
Qu Shaoyun asked Mi Xiafute about the true reason because he simply didn't want to spend time looking for a hotel and realized that 2700 Farleys wouldn't be enough for a night's stay.
To his surprise, this caused a commotion among the adventurers.
In retrospect, Qu Shaoyun finally realized that entering the underground dungeon alone and killing a significant number of monsters without receiving the blessing of the gods was indeed astonishing.
After all, most adventurers in Ourali only dared to explore dungeons corresponding to their own levels, and they usually formed small groups.
As for him, a "Level 0" adventurer, he challenged the lowest level dungeon alone, at Level 1, and managed to return to Ourali with the obtained magic crystals.
Such talent may not be unique, but it certainly possesses the potential to reach Level 4 or even Level 5!
Bringing such a promising individual into the family would not only receive recognition from the main god in the early stages but also secure the recommender as the top candidate for a valuable asset in the future!
However, Qu Shaoyun, who hadn't yet decided which family to join, couldn't simply accept the invitation so casually. He forcefully pushed aside the adventurers in front of the counter, leaned forward, and looked at Mi Xiafute behind the counter before repeating his question.
"Can you please answer my previous question?!"
Mi Xiafute, who had recovered from the initial surprise, quickly nodded and said, "Ah, yes! It's enough!"
Under Qu Shaoyun's gaze, Mi Xiafute's head nodded rapidly like a woodpecker.
Satisfied with the answer, Qu Shaoyun quickly grabbed the 2700 Falis in his hand, preparing to squeeze his way out of the Adventurers' Guild. But before he left, he turned around and asked another question.
"Do you know Xiao Xiao Xinxiu and Bell Crone?"
This time, Mi Xiafute answered promptly and decisively.
"I know Bell Crone!"
With the desired answer obtained, Qu Shaoyun forcefully made his way through the crowd and walked briskly toward the exit of the guild.
"Hey! Little brother, don't run!"
...
After more than ten minutes.
Qu Shaoyun clenched the 2700 Falis in his hand as he finally ran out of the Adventurers' Guild on West Street. He looked at a crowded street wall and took a few breaths, realizing a very serious problem.
The problem was that he was able to rapidly grow in strength without receiving the blessing of a god. If the god-like beings who had lived for billions of years and were bored enough to "self-harm" found out about this, no one knew what consequences would occur.
The best solution to this problem was undoubtedly to quickly find a clan and join them, thereby obtaining the protection of the blessing of a god.