For the missions with formal level numbers on the Association Second Floor, the quest rewards usually consist of "Gold Coins" and "Association Points." The forr needs no further explanation, while the latter can be exchanged for various benefits within the association, such as special-priced potions, rare materials, formal Battle Skills, special intelligence, and so on.
At this mont, Xia Nan is short on money. Even before setting off on this mission, he had made up his mind. Now, there’s no need for further consideration, so he nodded and replied imdiately:
"Just help convert it all into Gold Coins."
"Alright, Mr. Xia Nan!"
Moli’s face radiated a smile, nodding vigorously, as her golden short hair swayed, revealing the tal earring on her earlobe.
Her warm and friendly deanor sharply contrasted her usual half-dead, drowsy appearance behind the counter.
It demonstrated the intense ambition and desire of a worker for performance and bonuses.
She thoughtfully and considerately refilled the hot water for Xia Nan’s cup of barely one-third remaining tea.
"Mr. Xia Nan, it’s still the sa infusion leaves as last ti. How about it, do you still like it, or do you need to replace it with sothing else?"
The main business over, Moli keenly sensed the atmosphere in the room, seized the timing, and conscientiously maintained the relationship with the client.
To her, Xia Nan is undoubtedly a very high-priority adventurer type.
Even before the other party attained his Professional Level, she had an impression of this black-haired young man.
Afterward, she even witnessed firsthand his entire process from initially undertaking promotion missions to later reaching the Association Second Floor and completing one assignnt after another.
In a way, Moli could almost say she witnessed Xia Nan’s transformation from an ordinary low-level adventurer making a living from goblin bounties to soone who can now sit in the Association Second Floor’s eting room and leisurely select formal commissions.
She could even clearly rember the changes in his Equipnt; frequently updated armor, mysteriously upgraded Arm Shield, and even the recently gone Longsword that he used to carry on his back.
On the other hand, Moli was also clearly aware that Xia Nan didn’t have any fixed team, often completing missions that usually required an entire adventurer team by himself as a Lone Wolf.
Such performance and promotion speed were enough to keep her on her toes, placing the other party’s importance at the forefront of the client’s list.
If one day in the future, the black-haired young man before her could move up a few more rungs, maybe, just maybe, even she could leave the branch and go to...
Unaware of the daydreams in the mind of the blonde girl in front of him, naturally, even if he knew, he wouldn’t care too much. Xia Nan just sipped his tea cup lightly.
The originally quite flavorful tea seed tasteless amidst the nurous pending matters.
No longer lingering after handling the mission-related matters, Xia Nan stood up, bid farewell, and left.
Exiting through the door Moli had specially opened for him with small footsteps, Margaret and Soldin were already waiting not far ahead.
As veteran experts, their team also had assignnt handlers in the Association. Evidently, they, too, had already dealt with the related commission matters. Seeing Xia Nan step out of the eting room, the two approached quickly.
Her back braid swayed lightly. Margaret handed a thin contract to Xia Nan.
The content was straightforward, clearly printing several clauses about the task reward distribution.
Xia Nan would receive seventy percent of the Black Wood Squad’s final profit.
The Devils in the lair were all handled by him, and Margaret and her team survived only because of Xia Nan. This seventy percent was not excessive.
If one were slightly greedier, applying slight pressure by exploiting the strength difference, it would be easy to push this percentage above eighty-five.
Faced with the death threat, Margaret and her team had no choice but to agree.
Xia Nan wasn’t that ruthless. Since it was enough to clear his debts, he thought it unnecessary to squeeze the other side over a re ten percent difference.
Since all parties expressed goodwill, they might as well settle it with a ratio both sides could accept and be done without grievances afterward.
On the other hand, because it was a mission taken by the Black Wood Squad, Xia Nan didn’t have a channel to understand the final rewards and the commission’s completion level.
In this situation, the Female Knight chose the Association as the platform and overseer, signing the related contract, the rewards not handled directly, safely requiring confirmation by the adventurer association before the Gold Coins were distributed.
This ensured the safety of the process to the maximum extent.
It also served as a form of self-protection; otherwise, if the other party felt shorted or deceived after receiving Gold Coins inconsistent with actual inco, a positive impression-building gesture could result in a negative effect instead.
Thus, it was simply better to let the Association handle everything independently, taking a small handling fee, but much fairer and clearer.
"The investigation mission itself, being a ’temporary’ type, had no commission level grading, but the rewards were still quite ample, roughly between E-Level and D-Level."
Margaret stood before Xia Nan, introducing the relevant details to him.
"Based on the task’s completion degree, I estimate the total reward could be around 500-600 Gold. When the ti cos, the association will transfer the Gold Coins directly to your account according to our agreed-upon ratio."
"The related handling fee will be deducted on our side."
Glad to have it handled, Xia Nan nodded slightly.
"Finally, thank you for your assistance to the Oathkeeper Blackwood Squad. I hope we have the opportunity to collaborate in the future."
Margaret showed sincere gratitude, extending her hand proactively to Xia Nan.
Raising his hand for a firm grip, the palms bore the rough feel of calluses from long-term sword wielding, steady and powerful.
Looking at the Female Knight in front of him, Xia Nan maintained an unchanged expression, though he couldn’t help but think sarcastically.
Aware that it was a re courtesy, but if he were in her shoes, he probably wouldn’t add that last bit of "hope there is a chance to collaborate in the future."
After all, among the adventuring teammates in his over a year-long career, the ones still alive now are... well, "relatively" few.
For their sake, it’s better not to have future opportunities for collaboration.
I can handle it by myself.
Without much chit-chat, having just completed the mission, both sides had many affairs to manage, and the loss of teammates left Margaret and her team quite unamused.
Taking leave.
Carrying nurous belongings, Xia Nan walked out of the adventurer association’s door, pondering.
The Goblin Cleansing Mission from the association was successfully completed, likely fetching him the full reward range Gold Coins, totaling 300 Gold;
anwhile, the Black Wood Squad’s investigation mission granted him a direct seventy percent share. According to Margaret’s estimation, he should receive around 400 Gold.
Adding these up, a total of about 700 Gold, the deficit from the Longsword reforging was imdiately covered, with enough left for his armor.
Xia Nan imdiately felt a sense of relief in his heart.
The initially debt-induced anxiety also eased with the anticipated inflation of his small treasury.
Glancing at the sky, he saw the sun still perched centrally, rely around noon.
Gathering strength in his arms, he hefted his heavy backpack behind him, pondering the subsequent plans.
"First, go to the Green Grass Cauldron and Kukunur to deal with the materials from the Armored Monster, Thorn Demon, and so miscellaneous items, raise so funds."
"The few weapons from the Little Devil and Beard Demon aren’t urgent, can wait for later."
Then, cos the most crucial, the most significant expectation from Xia Nan — Rock Hamr Blacksmith Shop!
"After so much ti, based on the progress before the task comnced, the Beheading Longsword should have already been reforged."
That’s a whole three thousand Gold Coins!
It’s the largest expenditure Xia Nan has ever encountered since his transmigration.
And the deep involvent in the forging process fueled his utmost confidence in the final product.
An unprecedented anticipation!
Just considering this at the Association entrance, his heart rate quickened accordingly.
Taking a couple of deep breaths, Xia Nan composed his heart’s emotional fluctuations.
Looking around to slightly recognize directions.
He set off towards his destination.
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