The old man had always treated Nie Yan with indifference. In his past life, Nie Yan had discovered him purely by chance. Back then, Nie Yan was already level thirty-something. The items sold here were all low-level, and the prices were high. He had only bought a few things, so his impression of this place wasn’t very deep.

Because this place was secluded, not many players were willing to come. Not many, if any, players knew about the old man. Later, this slum was developed into a commercial district, but for some reason, Soso Miluo’s Home was preserved and continued to sell things. However, at that time, only some wealthy low-level players would patronize it.

Nie Yan glanced at the trading window. There was a special item and two scrolls that were suitable for him: Flash Dust, Webbing Scroll, and Sheep Transformation Scroll.

Nie Yan bought ten doses of Flash Dust for fifty copper coins each, as well as three Webbing Scrolls and two Sheep Transformation Scrolls.

This old man was probably a mage. He often wrote some low-level spells into scrolls and sold them. Webbing was a decent low-level skill for mages that could be cast at Level 10. However, this scroll could be used at Level 5 and was not restricted to any particular class. As for Sheep Transformation, mages could learn it at Level 20, but after it was made into a scroll, it could be used at Level 5. However, these two scrolls were relatively expensive, with each Webbing Scroll costing two silver coins and each Sheep Transformation Scroll costing three silver coins.

The more powerful the item, the more expensive it tended to be.

Even Nie Yan had to use such expensive things sparingly, otherwise he would spend money faster than he could earn it. Apart from some large guilds, probably no one could afford these things.

Thinking back to his previous life at this level, Nie Yan was dirt poor, having to split a single copper coin in half to spend it. How could he have been willing to use such things? The current situation was completely different. The current Nie Yan could be described as rich.

After buying the items, Nie Yan left Soso Miluo’s Home and headed towards the teleportation array.

"The items have been collected. We can set off now. We have two hours, so we need to hurry," Half-Awake Fox messaged.

"I'll be there soon."

Nie Yan quickly arrived at the teleportation array.

"You're here? Did you buy the items?" Half-Awake Fox asked. He was curious about what Nie Yan had gone to buy that took so long.

"I bought them." Nie Yan nodded.

Seeing that Nie Yan didn't say anything more, Half-Awake Fox didn't ask any further questions.

The group activated the teleportation array, paying ten copper coins each to teleport to Natter Town, the furthest town belonging to Calore City. In the old Common Tongue, Natter Town meant "town in the swamp."

This town was located in the center of the swamp. Venomous creatures often harassed the town. The townspeople were sturdy and robust hunters who often transported prey into the town with crossbows on their backs. They often sold things like animal hides, and occasionally there would be good merchandise, so it was also a paradise for tailors.

Nie Yan and his group arrived at the town and headed towards the center of the swamp.

The players moving around on the streets didn't show much surprise when they saw Nie Yan and his group, because large guild teams often came here to explore the Augma Muddy Swamp, so they were used to it.

Nie Yan and the others walked to the front of a magnificent building in the center of Natter Town. This was the best residential building in the town, built in the architectural style of a swamp town. It was located on high ground, with slopes covered in plants, and a small path leading to the gate, which was tightly closed.

Everyone stopped and looked at Nie Yan.

"I'm going to accept the quest," Nie Yan said to the team members, and walked towards the door.

Nie Yan pushed open the door and walked in, passing through the magnificent living room to the dark bedroom in the back. An old man was lying on the bed, his face pale and his breath weak. Several villagers were around him, their faces filled with worry.

"'Village Chief Mongda has been poisoned by a manticore. If we can't get the antidote, the village chief will...' 'Ross, what nonsense are you talking about?' 'Sorry.' 'Only by obtaining the eyes of the Manticore King can we save the village chief's life.'"

System: 'You have arrived at the home of Village Chief Mongda and accidentally learned that Village Chief Mongda has been poisoned by a manticore. 'Those detestable manticores, those swamp creatures, how many innocent lives have they harmed!'"

System: 'Are you willing to seek the eyes of the Manticore King for the village chief?'

Yes!

"The enthusiastic you has decided to seek the eyes of the Manticore King to cure Village Chief Mongda. The villagers all cast grateful glances at you, and you are respected by them. Natter Town Respect +3."

The first time you accept a quest in the Augma Muddy Swamp, you will get 3 points of respect, but the second time you accept it, you won't.

System: You have accepted the dungeon quest, Explore the Augma Muddy Swamp, and seek the eyes of the Manticore King. Please choose the quest difficulty: Simple, Normal, Hard, Expert, Master?

Expert!

System: The quest difficulty is Expert, all team members' attributes are increased by 10%. The dungeon quest is invalid after exiting.

The system stipulates that after the 10% increase in attributes, no conflict can be generated with any player. After being provoked by others, you are entitled to guard protection.

After Nie Yan accepted the quest, he retreated from Village Chief Mongda's home. If they completed the quest, Nie Yan and the others could receive certain rewards here with the Manticore King's eyes.

Seeing Nie Yan come out, Half-Awake Fox walked up and asked, "Expert difficulty, are you confident?"

"It should be okay," Nie Yan said. In fact, as long as there were no accidents, it should be possible.

Nie Yan still didn't want to say much, which gave Half-Awake Fox a headache. He couldn't figure out what Nie Yan was thinking. In comparison, Twilight was much more confident than Half-Awake Fox. Although the Augma Muddy Swamp was several levels higher than the Treant Forest, he still had a lot of faith in Nie Yan.

The team members were also very surprised that they had chosen Expert difficulty, which surprised them greatly. They had explored the Augma Muddy Swamp three times, and none of them had been successful. Only once did they reach the Manticore King, but the Manticore King's attacks were too terrifying. He knocked their shield warrior to the ground in a flash, which made them feel desperate. Their shield warrior had a defense of up to 130 and health of up to 360. Such equipment was considered first-class, even if it wasn't top-notch. Only when the priests had just learned Holy Light Shield and could add a shield to the shield warrior did they dare to continue trying.

Nie Yan dared to accept the Expert difficulty of the Augma Muddy Swamp, wasn't he courting death?

In any case, they had already accepted the quest, so there was no way out. Although everyone was surprised, Half-Awake Fox didn't speak, so they could only watch and see what happened.