No one would imagine that such a thing had happened in this courtyard if they had not witnessed the whole process.

Although it seemed to have lasted for a considerably long time, from the original team’s split to the growth of knee-high weeds in the yard again, it, in reality, took only two to three hours.

When the weeds in the courtyard grew back, the four who had left directly were still within the range of Dong Tianyu’s Divine Sense coverage, after all, they had no means of transportation and relied solely on walking.

Although all four except Zayne had the Cultivation Level of a Martial Artist, since the mission was already completed, and as they approached the city where vigilance was paramount, their pace was actually much slower than when they had come.

Zachary, who had found the people, didn’t stay there either and directly pursued them to their location.

When Zachary arrived above them, he saw the few chatting. Perhaps because they were in the wilderness and there were no other people around, they didn’t lower their voices.

Although Zachary was floating in the air following them, with his sharp senses, he could vaguely hear what they were talking about. However, to hear more clearly, Zachary specifically lowered the altitude of his Sword Flight.

Perhaps because they had left a considerable distance behind, the third man casually asked the leader, "Boss, you should know the situation of that courtyard, right? Do you regret it now?"

The others did not understand why the third man would suddenly ask this question out of the blue, but the leader understood why he was asked this.

The leader sighed bitterly upon hearing the third man’s question, then explained to the others, "I know many in the team despise me for not taking those high-danger missions, watching others return with their earnings brimming each time, many harbored different thoughts.

So this time I specifically chose this mission. Since it’s over and you all made the right choice, I will tell you the true nature of this mission, but you must guarantee it goes no further."

Upon hearing the leader say this, the others promptly assured him.

Seeing the remaining four people’s unhesitant assurance, the leader did not believe them but first warned them, "Actually, it’s no use even if you tell others. Most of the veteran team leaders in the camp and some experienced adventurers already know about that place.

But while you were in the camp, have you ever heard any rumors about there? No, right? Those who know the situation of that place have kept the information about it a secret. If you actually go back and spill the beans,

I won’t remind you, someone else will find you for a ’chat’."

When the leader sternly warned them again, the others also shelved their casual attitudes; their expressions became much more serious, and they assured the leader gravely once again.

Only when the other people had made their promises seriously did the leader slowly disclose the real situation of the mission, "This mission actually has a big problem. Even though the listed reward wasn’t high when I accepted the mission, we should be able to receive a reward several times the original amount upon our return.

Once we’re back, the bonus given to you will be enough for you to splurge for quite some time.

Especially for the ninth and Zayne, once we settle the mission rewards, the share of money for you guys will be more than enough to get a beautiful wife."

Upon hearing the leader say this, the previously serious ninth and Zayne suddenly showed shy smiles on their faces.

The third man, seeing the captain dodging the question lightly, suddenly felt somewhat unsatisfied and consequently asked, "Boss, can you tell us the specific details of this mission?" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Looking at the third man’s eager question, the leader thought of his brother left behind and showed a very bitter expression on his face. With a somewhat helpless sigh, he then said to the others, "This task has actually been hanging in the mission hall for quite a long time.

Many squads have taken on this mission. Some completed it and came back, some didn’t but also returned, but more often, after accepting the mission, the entire squad disappeared without a trace and were never seen again in our camp.

Some say it’s because they saw the boxes under the stairs while executing the mission and greedily packed everything to move to another camp for life.

Others say they were annihilated during the mission, and there are those who claim they were stabbed in the back by their teammates, dying in a civil strife.

But no matter what, there are various reasons for mission failure. However, the squads that completed the mission did so by only taking the objective on the altar and ignoring everything else in the room.

After so many squads’ firsthand validations, the perceptive ones actually understand this mission. As long as you can restrain your greed during the execution, the mission is not that hard.

But if you can’t resist the greed bursting from within and touch those boxes in the room, the precise consequences are unknown, because none of the squads that touched the boxes ever came back alive."

Hearing their leader say this, the other four suddenly harbored a thought. It was still okay for the third, but the others could not control their expressions, inadvertently revealing their inner thoughts through their facial expressions.