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The combat is turn-based, with options for attack, skills, items, and escape.

The Sage's disciple is a mage, currently with only one skill: "Arrow Curse."

Using Arrow Curse, Meixia pointed her staff, and a dazzling lightning bolt shot from the tip, striking the goblin and dealing 15 damage, killing it instantly.

Mu Jinxia complained, "Okay, this goblin is too weak; it can't take a hit at all."

"It's just a newbie monster, after all."

After the battle, the narrator warns that monsters lurk in this cave, and exploring alone is too dangerous. It's best to return to town and form a team.

"Although we can continue exploring the dungeon, there might be unknown dangers ahead. To be safe, let's go back first."

Mu Jinxia directly chose to return to town.

Leaving the cave, the scene switches to the town.

The town's north is a dense forest. A flashing arrow indicates the dungeon entrance where the protagonist emerged.

The most striking feature is a river originating from the forest, flowing diagonally through the town. The water is clear and beautiful, reflecting shimmering light. It winds a few times, gradually widening downstream, creating waves as it merges into a large river.

Scattered along the riverbanks are small groups of cottages and large golden wheat fields, creating a simple and peaceful countryside atmosphere.

The vibrant and bright art style paints a clear view of the town, contrasting sharply with the dark and dangerous cave, making one want to exclaim at its beauty.

Narrator: "The town is called Holm, located on the western border of the Principality of Ness. Its only notable feature is its function as a relay point for the Great River trade route. The town is small, and you live in this town.

When you return to the surface, the sun is already high in the sky. It seems you've been in the underground cave for a long time. You should hurry home."

A cottage with a prominent chimney in the top left corner of the town has a constantly flashing event point and an exclamation mark.

"This should be my home," Mu Jinxia said, entering the cottage.

Although the cottage looks a bit old, you can see a full bookshelf in the corner, befitting the Sage's home.

A kind old man with a white beard and a bald head is comfortably leaning in a walnut rocking chair by the fireplace.

The Sage asks Meixia, who was supposed to be taking care of the goats, why she took so long to return, naturally wanting to know what happened.

On the dialogue box, the Sage's portrait has a furrowed brow and a serious expression, warning, "These ancient underground places are often inhabited by evil spirits. It's best not to go there again."

"Not going is impossible..."

Mu Jinxia walked out of the room. At this moment, Nilu, the daughter of the general store owner and the protagonist's childhood friend, spotted her and greeted her happily, "Hi, Meixia, where are you going?"

Nilu's background also includes a yearning to become a magician, so she often runs to the Sage's house to learn a trick or two. Unfortunately, she has no talent for magic. Each time she asks for guidance, she is ruthlessly discouraged by the Sage, becomes depressed for a while, and then becomes motivated again.

"Wow, so this girl is called Nilu!" Mu Jinxia exclaimed excitedly, introducing to the viewers who didn't know, "I wonder if you've seen Longyuan's Weibo. They released a preview image of Nilu before. Although this girl looks very cute and萌 (méng - cute/adorable), don't be fooled by her appearance. She has freakish strength."

After a conversation, when Nilu learned that Meixia was going to explore the cave, she said that she wanted to go with her because she could collect herbs in the cave and was also worried about her safety. She suggested recruiting a partner at the Lark Pavilion to explore together.

Next, event points light up next to many buildings on the map, allowing for interaction.

Near the forest, there is a building with a red roof, with a somewhat Eastern style, with several eaves upturned, resembling a lark about to take flight.

Mu Jinxia guessed, "Lark Pavilion, this should be it, right?"

Upon entering, a cutscene comic is triggered.

Although the name Lark Pavilion sounds grand, it's actually just a tavern.

The tavern has two floors. The upper floor seems to have some guest rooms for lodging, while the lower floor has a spacious hall with many tables.

At this moment, the tavern is empty, with only a few patrons, making it seem very deserted.

Perhaps because the town doesn't have any famous specialties, there are fewer adventurers visiting.

The landlady is a beautiful blonde woman, with wavy, smooth golden hair falling down. She is currently leaning against the counter, listlessly wiping a very clean glass.

Because there are no customers at the moment, she has nothing to do and is perfunctorily dealing with a lecherous old drunkard's advances.

Someone stepped into the Lark Pavilion's threshold, blocking the incoming light. O'Hara immediately looked up, her expression revealing surprise: "Hello, welcome to our shop, what can I get you?"

Upon seeing that it was Meixia and Nilu, O'Hara pursed her lips and resumed wiping the glass listlessly: "What a letdown, I thought it was a distinguished guest. It's just you, Meixia."

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At the tavern's beautiful owner O'Hara's place, you can buy recovery items like grilled fish and beer. However, Mu Jinxia is penniless at the moment and can't afford anything, so she just listens to O'Hara's practical information for free.

For example, be cautious in battles in the wild, and retreat in time when encountering danger, but sometimes you have to challenge your limits and accumulate a lot of experience at once, so that you will become stronger.

Also, tools such as ropes, pickaxes, and oil lamps are also important in exploration and can be purchased at the general store.

After listening to the information, Mu Jinxia began to choose teammates.

A team can only have three members. Counting the protagonist herself and the newly joined Nilu, only one more person can be recruited.

The lecherous old drunkard who had been flirting with the beautiful owner is named Labang, a one-armed swordsman with a prosthetic left arm.

He also has a scar on his cheek, indicating that he is a battle-hardened veteran, but his lewd smile ruins his aura: "Want to buy me a drink? I can tell you about my adventures back in the day, you know?"

Nilu said unhappily, "Who wants to listen to your bragging!"

"Hmm?" Mu Jinxia's eyebrows twitched slightly. Why does this old man look so familiar?

"Pfft, is this an old wolf?"

"No, I don't believe it!"

The other recruitable object is Paris, a thief from the slums who grew up with the protagonist.

His hair is messy, and his temperament is also decadent, like an internet addict after staying up all night in an internet cafe for more than ten days.

He is currently posing in a 'Ge You Reclining' position, his body completely supported by the chair, sitting loosely at a round table, muttering to himself: "Ah, I really want to make easy money, just give me a job like that."

Mu Jinxia couldn't help but chuckle. Paris's 'I'm already useless' uncle's reclining posture and his expression of being engrossed in daydreams are too funny.