Facing his daughter's aggressive gaze and her direct address, Bai Feng couldn't help but frown slightly.
Something's wrong!
But soon, he smiled.
Although Bai Xue's face was serious and determined, the panic deep in her eyes and the small, nervous movements she made occasionally did not escape his notice.
This Little Girl has something going on!
"Bai Xue, are you here with ill intentions today? Did you run into trouble?"
Bai Feng said with a smile, easing the somewhat tense atmosphere.
"..."
Bai Xue fell silent for a moment, not speaking immediately.
After all, what she was about to say might directly anger her father.
To contract with a Black Iron Dungeon, especially one that had only recently opened, would likely immediately invite a scolding.
However, what needed to be said still had to be said.
She hoped her father wouldn't be too angry!
Being angry wouldn't help!
She had already made up her mind!
Just as Bai Xue decided to speak, Bai Feng said, "It's not good to talk standing here. Come to my Guild Master's office."
"Sigh..."
Bai Xue's newly mustered courage was interrupted, and she couldn't help but feel a bit annoyed.
It would have been fine to talk here, why go to the Guild Master's office?
At this moment, Bai Xue suddenly saw her father look past her, Bai Feng was looking behind her!
Was there something behind her?
She turned her head curiously and found a crowd of Adventurers squeezed behind the staircase, all with expressions of watching a show.
It felt like Kali had spread some incredible news, and then they all came running!
These people are so annoying!
She would go settle accounts with Kali later!
Bai Xue was a bit annoyed.
As she turned her head, her father had already walked to the Guild Master's office door and entered.
Bai Xue quickly followed.
Seeing this, the other Adventurers exchanged glances and couldn't help but curiously gather at the Guild Master's office door, wanting to eavesdrop on something interesting.
But soon they found that they couldn't hear anything.
Helpless, they could only disperse.
Only a few particularly gossipy individuals remained.
The Guild Master's office was a spacious room, furnished with a large reception table and chairs, as well as some colorful decorations. The most striking feature was a photograph hanging behind the Guild Master's chair.
The photo showed three people: a long-haired, cat-eared man, a beautiful short-haired woman (human), and a smiling Little Girl with white hair standing in the middle, who was Bai Xue as a child, looking about 10 years old, cute and charming.
Of course, now Bai Xue's appearance was more beautiful and charming than cute.
Sitting in the Guild Master's chair, Bai Feng looked at his daughter walking in and couldn't help but sigh, "She was still cuter when she was little!"
After a brief moment of nostalgia, his expression instantly turned serious, having fully entered his role as Guild Master.
"Dad! I..."
"What 'Dad,' here you should use my title, call me Guild Master!"
Bai Feng said sternly.
"Uh..."
Bai Xue rolled her eyes at her father speechlessly.
Just as she was about to speak, Bai Feng preempted her.
"Bai Xue, I've already spoken with the Lord of Frost City. In a few days, you'll go to his Dungeon for an adventure and try to get the Silver-level Adventurer title. You've been a Bronze-level Adventurer for quite some time now, you need to find an opportunity to advance as soon as possible.
Also, you're not young anymore, eighteen, right? Finding a Dungeon to contract with is the important thing, otherwise, it'll be too late and you'll fall too far behind your peers, and..."
Bai Feng rambled on. Just moments ago, he was maintaining his Guild Master persona, but now his way of speaking was entirely that of a caring father.
However, Bai Xue's expression worsened with Bai Feng's words, even becoming somewhat angry.
"I don't want to!"
At this moment, Bai Xue shouted, interrupting Bai Feng's words.
Then she raised her head and looked directly into Bai Feng's eyes, stating firmly, "I've already chosen the Dungeon I plan to contract with!"
"Oh!?"
Hearing this, Bai Feng was instantly surprised.
"You've found one? Which Dungeon is it? Who is the Lord? What level is it?"
As if checking a household register, Bai Feng pressed with a series of questions.
"It's a new Dungeon that's only been open for a week. You wouldn't know it."
Bai Xue replied immediately.
She wasn't afraid of her father's anger in the slightest.
"A new Dungeon? Only open for a week? That means it's only Black Iron!?"
Just as she expected, upon hearing Bai Xue's words, Bai Feng was stunned for a moment, but then he frowned. He looked at Bai Xue and said seriously, "I advise you to give up. A new Dungeon, you plan to contract with it? Are you planning to give up on yourself!"
"I know you've always resisted combat, no matter how I persuade you, you won't learn magic. To this day, as a Bronze-level Adventurer, you can't even cast a simple fireball. How will you establish yourself in this dangerous world in the future? How will you help our Guild develop later, how will you command respect? Do you think a group of powerful Adventurers would recognize an Adventurer who can't even use spells as their Guild Master?"
Bai Feng's tone carried a hint of helplessness and a touch of disappointment.
Bai Xue had seen this scene many times before, so she felt no surprise.
But after Bai Feng finished speaking, she still shook her head: "I know what you mean, but I won't give up my decision. The Dungeon I want to contract with is not a place like Frost City, but the Dungeon I have decided to contract with!
Moreover, I will handle my own affairs, and I am also working on the Guild's matters, and everyone recognizes me. Even if I don't have strength, will everyone really drive me away!?
Bai Xue's tone was firm, her eyes filled with an unyielding spirit.
Her words were true; although she lacked strength, she had contributed greatly to the Guild's operations and was beloved by the Adventurers within the Guild.
Sometimes, her words even held more sway than Bai Feng's.
At this moment, Bai Feng looked at his daughter's resolute gaze and was also somewhat dazed.
He had never seen such a look in his daughter's eyes before. In the past, no matter what he said, she was always indifferent.
But today, she actually had such a determined gaze!
This was the first time he had seen it.
Now, more than anger, Bai Feng was actually more curious.
He was somewhat curious about what kind of magic this Dungeon had that could make his daughter show such an expression.
"Bai Xue, have you really decided?"
"Mm!"
Bai Xue nodded seriously.
"Sigh," Bai Feng sighed helplessly, then stood up from his chair. "Fine, since your mind is made up, I cannot change it. I respect your free will!
"But! Even if you have chosen the Dungeon you intend to contract with, as your father, I still need to vet it for you. It must receive my approval before I can allow you to proceed with the contract."
Bai Feng's face was serious.
"Mm!"
Upon hearing this, a joyful smile immediately appeared on Bai Xue's face, and she nodded repeatedly.
She believed that the 23rd Dungeon would definitely receive her father's approval.
Then she joyfully turned and left the meeting room, skipping like a white elf.
Only a solemn Bai Feng remained in the Guild Master's office, sitting in his chair, deep in thought.
Suddenly, the communication crystal in the room lit up.