Bab 5: Newbie Quest! Adventure Guild!
This dragon egg was as large as a human head. Its shell wasn't white but fiery red, adorned with delicate golden patterns that emanated a mystical aura.
When held in hand, the egg radiated a scorching heat, making even the room feel uncomfortably warm.
What's more—
Qin Fan could even sense the breathing rhythm of the dragon egg!
"Phew…"
Taking a deep breath, Qin Fan immediately used his class skill: Dragon Taming Technique, on the egg.
"Taming failed!"
"Taming failed!"
"Taming failed!"
"Taming failed!"
"…."
"Uh… this…"
With a look of disbelief, Qin Fan realized that even after exhausting all his energy, he still couldn't tame the egg!
The success rate was way too low!
Even more surprising was—
at this moment, Qin Fan could feel the emotions of the dragon whelp inside the egg.
It was pouting as if saying: "No Divine Fire Essence, no taming me!"
"Ugh…"
Qin Fan scratched his head awkwardly.
At first, he had been worried about not having a dragon.
Now that he had a dragon egg, he couldn't tame it at all!
Something like Divine Fire Essence, an S-tier treasure, was completely out of reach for Qin Fan—even selling himself wouldn't be enough to buy it!
Ding!
Just as if sensing Qin Fan's predicament, the Strongest Beast Taming System suddenly issued a notification.
[Congratulations, Host, for triggering a Newbie Quest!]
[Newbie Quest (Phase 1): Please head to the Ghost Forest Mountains and hunt down 30 Cat Demons!]
[Quest Rewards: 1 bottle of Divine Fire Essence; 20 free attribute points.]
[Quest Failure Penalty: None.]
[Time Limit: 3 days.]
[Host, please complete the quest as soon as possible!]
The System is OP!
When Qin Fan saw the system quest pop up in front of him, his eyes sparkled with joy.
Good heavens! He desperately needed Divine Fire Essence, and the system just handed him a way to get it!
Of course, it was too early to celebrate.
After all, the quest required him to hunt 30 Cat Demons, a task that would demand extreme caution given his current strength.
Ghost Forest Mountains
Located on the outskirts of Annin City, this mountain range had emerged during the world's cataclysm, when the landmasses shifted and brought it into existence.
The area teemed with monsters and magical beasts, but it also held countless rare resources.
It was a hotspot for adventurers, who often formed parties to explore its depths.
The Adventurer's Guild
Here, Qin Fan couldn't help but think about the Adventurer's Guild.
For most job-changers, after graduating from high school or college, there were two main paths:
1. Join the frontline battlefield.
2. Become an adventurer or join an adventuring team.
Adventurers accepted quests posted at the guild, typically by wealthy patrons, in exchange for rewards like money, equipment, or rare items.
The governments of various nations tacitly supported the guild's existence for a simple reason:
The monsters from wild zones often posed threats to city borders, and these adventurers, while hunting in the wilderness, essentially contributed to border defense in their own way.
Qin Fan's Determination
"Even though it's dangerous, I have no choice but to go if I want to tame this dragon egg!"
Clenching his teeth, Qin Fan resolved himself.
Without Divine Fire Essence, taming this extraordinary dragon egg could take forever!
And the Job Change Entrance Exam was only one month away.
With that in mind, Qin Fan donned the school-issued basic white-grade armor and a level 10 white-grade weapon, left a note behind at the orphanage, and set off towards the Adventurer's Guild in Annin City.
...
...The Adventurer's Guild
When Qin Fan arrived at the bustling Adventurer's Guild Hall in Annin City, he was astonished to see it so lively.
It was already 3 or 4 AM, yet the hall was teeming with people.
After a moment's thought, it made sense.
In a world where the boundaries between the "Divine Realm" game and reality overlapped:
Monsters and magical beasts in the wild zones respawned regularly.
Rare treasures like heavenly materials and earthly treasures appeared unpredictably in random locations.
For ordinary adventurers, finding such a treasure could mean striking it rich—a fortune too big to ignore!
Moreover, adventurers had to compete for quests.
Easy quests were highly sought after and were often snapped up moments after being posted.
Challenging quests, on the other hand, were rarely taken. Failing to complete them on time could lead to penalty fees for breach of contract.
So, following the principle of "the early bird catches the worm," even at these late hours, adventurers crowded around the screens in the hall, ready to snatch quests via their phones the moment they became available.
Familiar Faces in the Crowd
To Qin Fan's surprise, among the crowd, he spotted several students who looked like they were his age.
This wasn't unusual—many job-changing students used their free time to pick up simple quests and earn some pocket money.
"Hey, isn't that Qin Fan?"
A voice of surprise rang out from the crowd.
Turning around, Qin Fan saw three of his classmates:
Zhuo Feng, Liu Qing, and Su Rou—two boys and one girl.
Zhuo Feng, who had an air of mischief about him, was the first to speak. He had job-changed to a Warrior class.
"What are you doing here?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
A Tense Encounter at the Adventurer's Guild
Seeing Qin Fan, Zhuo Feng approached with a mocking smile.
Liu Qing, the glasses-wearing boy who had job-changed into a Mage, followed close behind.
Su Rou, meanwhile, stood quietly to the side. With her delicate features and soft demeanor, she exuded a gentle charm that made people want to shield her from harm. She was a Priest.
This trio—Warrior, Mage, and Priest—formed a standard adventuring team:
Frontline combatant,
Damage dealer,
Healer.
Zhuo Feng's Taunts
"What are you doing here, Qin Fan?" Zhuo Feng sneered, a glint of ridicule in his eyes.
"I'm just here to earn some pocket money," Qin Fan replied casually. Of course, he couldn't say, "I'm here to complete a system task."
"You? Earn pocket money?" Zhuo Feng chuckled, his tone full of derision. "You're a Dragon Tamer, right? A hidden class, sure, but who knew it'd turn out to be so useless!"
Hearing this, Liu Qing couldn't help but smirk.
When Qin Fan had job-changed into a hidden class, many assumed he'd rise to prominence as a prodigy.
But to their surprise, Dragon Tamer turned out to be a complete letdown—at least in their eyes.
Su Rou's Indifference
Unlike the boys, Su Rou remained silent, her gaze wandering indifferently across the bustling hall. She neither joined in Zhuo Feng's mocking nor spared Qin Fan a glance.
Qin Fan had heard of Su Rou's background—she was a wealthy young lady.
This was evident from her Priest's staff, adorned with three enchanted crystals. At a glance, Qin Fan could tell it was at least a Level 10 purple-grade weapon.
Gear Hierarchy
In this world, equipment quality was ranked as follows:
White (basic),
Blue (common magic),
Purple (rare),
Gold (epic),
Relic,
Sacred Artifact,
Mythic (above all else).
Zhuo Feng's Flattery
"Forget this guy, Su Rou! Whatever task you choose, Liu Qing and I will definitely stick by your side and help you complete it!" Zhuo Feng grinned ingratiatingly.
It was clear that both Zhuo Feng and Liu Qing were vying to please Su Rou, acting as her eager lackeys.
Qin Fan's Quiet Resolve
Qin Fan, however, paid them no mind. Zhuo Feng and Liu Qing's antics were of no concern to him.
He quickly accepted several missions related to killing cat demons or gathering their claw bones, carefully selecting tasks that aligned with his needs.
With the quests in hand, he boarded the light rail bus heading toward the Ghostwood Mountains.
At this moment...
Su Rou, Zhuo Feng, and Liu Qing also boarded the light rail bus, but they were followed by three burly men at Level 14.
Status Power Mingguan
-- Peringkat
Power 
-- Power
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