After leaving the team, the adventurer ladies regretted it deeply-Chapter 722 - 503, the person destined by fate, a year’s time_2

“Logically, there should be a gold lock around her neck.”

“Are you referring to this?”

Lin Da retrieved a crescent-shaped golden lock from his space ring.

“Yes, that’s it!” Angus slapped his thigh excitedly, standing upright.

“And what does it mean? Please don’t keep us guessing.”

“Haha, don’t rush it, Captain Lin Da. Congratulations in advance, for your unparalleled fortune in love.”

Angus burst out laughing, and when he looked at Habi, his eyes gleamed with amusement.

“Swish!” Habi puffed up her cheeks, conjuring a slap of golden light in the air.

Lin Da quickly intervened, handing Habi a lollipop to appease her.

Wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Lin Da said seriously, “Sir, what exactly is Habi’s background?”

“Haha, Captain Lin Da, do you know what this gold lock represents?” Angus countered instead of answering.

Lin Da felt speechless—if I knew, then why would I need you?

Inviting Angus to White Dove City wasn’t free; it had cost him ten thousand purple gold coins, further highlighting Anna’s not-so-favorable status within the family.

“Captain Lin Da, please don’t hurry. Frankly, it’s the first time this old man has ever encountered a living Aweis princess—I was indeed startled.”

Angus clucked his tongue and marveled, “The Mystic Realm truly is a magical place, capable of bringing people from thousands of years ago into today’s era.”

“An Aweis princess?”

Lin Da’s eyebrow twitched.

“Precisely. Miss Habi’s gold lock is called ‘Destiny’s Lock.’

In the Aweis Dynasty from thousands of years ago, only the bravest serpent warriors could obtain the key from her mother and unlock this lock.

The person who opened the lock would become the princess’s destined companion. This lock was one of the Aweis Kingdom’s greatest magical creations, pairing the strongest warriors with the royal descendants to ensure the royal family’s perpetual strength.

Moreover, the gold lock suppresses the inherent, debauched nature of serpent people—it only activates for their destined companions.”

With a sly smile, Angus said, “Captain Lin Da, if you don’t have an Oath-bound partner, perhaps consider Miss Habi.”

“This…”

Lin Da froze.

He took out the Aweis Badge from his pocket.

After unlocking the gold lock around Habi’s neck, its magical power completely dissipated, leaving only a useless piece of stone.

Now, it seemed that the Aweis Badge was actually the key to unlocking Destiny’s Lock!

This explained why Habi was unusually affectionate toward him—why she slapped others with golden light but not him.

These were all because he was her ‘destined companion.’

“Wait, I feel like, rather than a ‘destined companion,’ in Habi’s eyes, I’m more like her mother, a form of familial dependence.”

Angus chuckled, “That’s because Miss Habi is still young. Once she undergoes three molts and becomes a maiden, she will develop feelings for you.

At that point, you’ll have intense emotions to handle.

Ordinary people can’t withstand the serpent people’s ‘Death Entanglement.’ For the sake of producing outstanding offspring, they are extremely obsessive.

Historical records detail that during their maturity phase, they spend 20 hours a day on… cough, well, you understand.”

“Huh? That’s way too over-the-top.”

Lin Da looked down at Habi—this innocent little creature blinked her pure eyes at him, cuddling on his lap like an angelic young elf.

“I think when Habi grows up, she’ll be a reserved, polite, and obedient young lady.”

“No, no, no, that’s only because Miss Habi has yet to molt.

Have you ever seen an adventurer who ignored the treasure chest in front of them?

The number of adventurers eaten by Treasure Chest Monsters every year far exceeds those killed by horse carriages.

When their instincts kick in, logic won’t suppress them.”

Angus observed Habi with intrigue and said, “But your situation is unique. I’ve never encountered a case in the ancient texts of someone from another race unlocking the gold lock.

Miss Habi’s dependence on you exceeds the ordinary. By theory, at her current age, Destiny’s Lock’s effects shouldn’t activate until after her first molt.

The only explanation is that even without Destiny’s Lock, you are Miss Habi’s destined companion.”

“I see.”

Lin Da accepted Angus’s explanation. Ever since arriving in Another World, he’d been quite popular with young female characters—it seemed only natural for a juvenile serpent girl like Habi to be fond of him.

At this moment, Angus shifted his tone and said gravely, “Aweis serpent people reach adulthood after undergoing three molts. Each molting process is exceedingly challenging, especially the final one, which can be considered a life-and-death ordeal. In Miss Habi’s current state, if no one guides her, she will undoubtedly perish during her final molt.”

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“What should we do?” Lin Da’s heart sank.

“Simple. As it happens, this old man has a swordsman friend skilled in Aweis combat techniques.

I also have expertise in the Aweis language and can teach her the Imperial Language.

If Captain Lin Da is willing, why not let Miss Habi take me as her mentor?”

Angus stood up, righteously declaring, “I won’t take a single coin from the ten thousand purple gold coin appraisal fee.

Captain Lin Da, please, I implore you to accept my suggestion!

Only by coming under my guidance can Miss Habi become a qualified Aweis princess.”

“Wah wah! Wah wah wah!”

Habi panicked, hugging Lin Da’s neck, pitiful as though realizing she was about to be sold off like a calf.

“Let me think about it.”

Lin Da’s face showed reluctance.

He first returned to the Phoenix Tail Flower Villa to verify Angus’s reputation with Anna.

After confirming that Angus was a highly respected scholar with a passion for ancient history, Lin Da felt slightly reassured.

If Angus wasn’t lying…

Letting Habi study under Angus was Habi’s only ‘way forward.’

Lin Da didn’t understand Aweis language and couldn’t teach Habi combat skills.

Keeping Habi by his side would only ruin her future.

Returning to the living room, Lin Da solemnly bowed to Angus.

“Please guide Habi.”

“Hahaha, that’s what I’ve been waiting to hear.”

Angus happily helped Lin Da up, stroking his white beard with glowing joy. “To personally mentor a princess is the honor of my lifetime. Captain Lin Da, rest assured, I will spare no effort to make Miss Habi the most outstanding Aweis princess in history.”

“But, Habi is of the Light Rank…”

“That’s not a concern. This old man, while retired, was once a well-known adventurer in the Royal Capital, and even now, I have 58 levels of magic power. The swordsman proficient in Aweis combat skills I mentioned is a 77-level Heaven Rank adventurer.”

Angus chuckled.

Lin Da finally felt assured—a Heaven Rank swordsmanship instructor could have a queue stretching around White Dove City three times.

Angus took the sleeping Habi from his arms and said, “Since Miss Habi is asleep, we should waste no time—I’ll return to the Royal Capital immediately.”

“Alright.”

Lin Da gazed reluctantly at Habi’s sleeping face.

When she was around, he worried she might turn out to be a monster; now that she was leaving, his heart felt uneasy.

That afternoon, he bid farewell to Angus and Habi.

Someday in the future, surely they’d reunite in the Royal Capital.

Lin Da silently thought, by then, Habi might have grown into a stunning young woman.

Since the little one’s departure, Lin Da’s life entered a brief period of calm.

By the third day, the Royal Capital delivered the bounties for “Lady Bai Mian” and “Sani,” totaling 200,000 purple gold coins, instantly making Phoenix Tail Flower Villa prosperous.

Originally, Lin Da had planned to head to Ice Abyss immediately, but after reconsidering, it seemed the strength of Phoenix Tail Flower Villa could now dominate the Nine-layered Mountain Region instead. With [World Tree Goddess’s Blessing], a skill that increased luck, he decided to make better use of it.

And so, unknowingly, a year passed.

When he came back to his senses, it was already spring.

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(P.S.: Starting tomorrow, the plot pace accelerates, heading straight to the main storyline!)