After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply-Chapter 740 - 512, Unfathomable Phoenix Tail Flower Team_2

Chapter 740: 512, Unfathomable Phoenix Tail Flower Team_2

Walking upstairs, Lia was nearly pulled into Lin Da’s arms. She puffed her cheeks in anger and glared at Lin Da.

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed Shu Li and Tolu at the end of the team, both of whom wore expressions of utter shock.

Feeling a mixture of embarrassment and joy, Lia withdrew her hand from Lin Da’s and gritted her teeth. “Touch me again, and you’re done for!” she threatened.

Despite her words, Lia was secretly elated. Hearing that Lin Da stood fearless even among Sacred Ranks of graduating students—he clearly cared for her!

Lin Da’s plain, unremarkable face looked more and more like one of those adventurous comic book protagonists. Lia hadn’t realized before, but Lin Da was actually kind of handsome.

Good looks aside, his strength was top-tier within White Dove United. Not like those ordinary members who grew weak at the knees when hearing the term “Sacred Rank,” or squabbled over a single point, lacking any semblance of an adventurer’s spirit.

Comparing Lin Da’s uniqueness with the others, a brighter and brighter smile surfaced on Lia’s petite face. Her steps were so confident that it felt like a breeze followed her as she walked.

…

Shu Li, with a darkened expression and ears pricked, caught snippets of their conversation.

But what hit him the hardest was Lia’s act of holding hands with Lin Da—it was like a direct blow to his head, making him see stars.

This couldn’t be happening.

He had never heard of Miss Lia having feelings for anyone.

That black-haired man? At most, he was just an old friend of hers, right?

Yes, maybe Miss Lia had injured her palm, and the man was only helping treat it!

If Shu Li worked hard enough, one day, Miss Lia would surely notice him.

Shu Li silently consoled himself.

Soon, they arrived at the third-floor corridor.

Before they even entered the council hall, heated arguments could already be heard:

“Spending 20,000 points to persuade Dark Rose to withdraw from the competition? Aiko, are you joking? That would make us look like cowards!”

“Points come and go. The cultivation rooms are our foundation. Let’s prioritize Lia and the others’ recovery, then figure something else out afterward.”

“How about hiring Lidler, the third-year? If he’s willing to help, securing one win is a sure thing.”

Aiko sighed, “You just said it yourself—one win. The competition is best of three, and we don’t have extra points to hire a second person.”

Listening to the voices within the council hall, Lin Da looked puzzled.

20,000 points? White Dove United was absurdly wealthy.

Before coming here, he had checked the balance on his cultivation bracelet. A Ten-Star rating granted 300 points per month, plus a one-time reward of 3,000 points upon officially joining the camp.

Of course, only those with a Ten-Star rating enjoyed this benefit. On the other hand, Nine-Star members only had 120 points each on their bracelets.

One star’s difference, yet the gap in points was astronomical.

In other words, the combined total points of the entire Phoenix Tail Flower Adventure Team amounted to 4,020.

And yet, Lia’s White Dove United had accumulated 20,000 points… Lin Da couldn’t help but reassess his opinion of Lia.

“Everyone, stop what you’re doing and look at who I’ve brought!”

Lia excitedly pushed the door open and announced loudly.

“You really recruited someone new? That’s not a good idea,” Aiko said with a frown.

Isa, Abner, Oru, and the others stared at her, confused. Just moments ago, Lia had seemed ready to explode with anger. How could she now be smiling so radiantly in mere minutes?

As they spoke, a tall, broad-shouldered black-haired man entered with a smile.

“Hello, everyone. Long time no see.”

The council hall fell silent.

Some of the members were utterly bewildered, unable to recognize who this man was.

But the older members of White Dove City stood up in surprise and joy!

“Lin Da!”

Aiko took a long look at the black-haired man before her, a hint of disbelief flashing through her eyes.

The man she remembered—a fair, easygoing fellow—now overlapped with this rugged, rough-cheeked man, with coarse stubble and steady eyes.

Lin Da’s appearance had changed drastically!

A mature adventurer’s presence enveloped him like a storm.

No wonder Lia found Lin Da suddenly handsome. Aiko had always thought Lin Da was good-looking, but now… he was overwhelmingly attractive.

Pressing her lips together, Aiko’s eyes grew misty.

“Haha, partner, you’ve finally arrived!”

Oru strode over and gave Lin Da a bear hug.

Isa, Abner, Klyne, Klrona, and others clustered around Lin Da with delight.

“Lin Da, welcome to White Dove United!”

“It’s been a year, and your strength seems to have grown immensely!”

“Phoenix Tail Flower folks, sit down already!”

“Monica!”

Amid the lively chatter, the council hall soon became a hubbub of activity.

Even the unfamiliar faces among White Dove United’s members began realizing something.

This man seemed to be the “idiot Lin Da” Lia often mentioned.

Everyone had assumed they had a terrible, adversarial relationship. But from Lia’s bright smile, that didn’t seem to be the case at all…

Except for Shu Li, everyone else seemed to grasp the situation.

No wonder Miss Lia coldly dismissed every other man. The reason lay with Lin Da all along!

Aiko felt a twinge of bitterness in her nose. If there weren’t so many people present, she might’ve clung to the man and cried for a while. Supporting Lia to keep White Dove United afloat had taken such a toll on Aiko that she’d lost weight, with thick concealer barely hiding her dark circles.

Abner asked curiously, “Lin Da, what exactly have you been through this past year? You seem like a different person, even tougher than some of us who’ve been in the Ice Abyss.”

Lin Da smiled lightly, “That’s a secret for now. I’ll tell you in private later. By the way, I overheard something about 20,000 points just now—what’s going on?”

Shifting the topic, he awkwardly took the seat at the head of the long table under Lia’s guidance.

“Is this really okay?”

“It’s fine,” Lia said, offering him a reassuring look.

The old veterans of White Dove City didn’t think much of it—they had long accepted Lin Da’s leadership abilities.

But Shu Li’s eyes burned red with anger. With a loud slap on the table, he stood up. “Wait just a second!”

Lia frowned, ready to snap, but Lin Da placed a hand on her thigh, gently shaking his head to stop her.

“Mr. Shu, is it? What insights do you wish to share?” Lin Da asked calmly.

“I’m not here to offer insights. I, Shu Li, am a cautious man. For the sake of White Dove United, I want to ask one thing.”

Pointing at Lin Da and casting his gaze around the council hall, Shu Li demanded, “Can this man truly be trusted?”

“You dare accuse the boss of being a fraud? Do you have a death wish?” Taige roared, slamming his hand on the table and leaving a deep imprint.

“Taige, sit down.”

Lin Da folded his hands on the table, fingers interlaced, and smiled. “Shu Li has a point. Being cautious is indeed beneficial to White Dove United. So, go ahead—tell me why I can’t be trusted.”

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“It’s simple. You were Miss Lia’s friend in the past, but a year has passed. Who knows what might’ve happened during that time?

Dark Rose is about to make a move against White Dove United. The moment you arrived, you mentioned 20,000 points. Might you have ulterior motives?

Heh… For instance, colluding with a certain faction, recommending them, and then taking half of those 20,000 points. Or worse, you might be a mole sent by Dark Rose!

I don’t need to prove whether you’re trustworthy or not. You should prove to us why we should trust you,” Shu Li retorted, eyes glaring.

“That’s right. We trust Miss Lia, not this newcomer,” Tolu added, his voice firm.

Several other council members also stood up.

“Me too. At such a critical time, I can’t trust an outsider.”

“Miss Lia, please see reason!”

“The position of leader isn’t one you can just assume!”

Lia’s face turned red in anger as she slammed her great sword onto the table with a loud thud.

Lin Da was someone she firmly believed in. For these members to collectively oppose him felt like a direct slap to her face.

Once again, Lin Da placed a calming hand on her, saying, “Leave it to me.”

Lia hesitated for a moment but, seeing Lin Da’s resolute expression, obediently sat down.

Lin Da stood, meeting everyone’s gazes, and slowly said, “Then I will prove myself worthy of White Dove United’s trust.”

Under the dim light, Lin Da’s face was prominently lit. The windows of the wooden house were frosted over, and the blizzard outside howled. Inside the warm council chamber, Shu Li and four others stared at Lin Da suspiciously.

Standing tall, Lin Da declared calmly, “First of all, I won’t take a single point of the 20,000.

I overheard your conversation earlier—it’s about hiring someone to fight on your behalf.

That won’t be necessary.

For this battle, I, Lin Da of the ‘Eye of True Knowledge,’ will take up the fight myself.”

Hearing that he intended to represent White Dove United, Shu Li snorted in disdain, ready to toss out a couple of barbs. But before he could, Tolu’s face changed drastically. “What? You’re *that* Lin Da of the ‘Eye of True Knowledge’? But… you don’t even look the part!”