The old manager set down his teacup and consulted a jade slip. He quickly found the entry for mission Gui Zi No. 6, paused for a moment, and looked up at Zhao Lin.
"Young man, you've chosen the mission to gather Spirit Pearls on Red Tail Island, haven't you?"
Zhao Lin nodded. "That's right."
The old manager frowned. "You're so young. Of all the missions to choose from, why this one?"
Zhao Lin was taken aback. "Manager, why do you say that?"
The old manager coughed and said gravely, "The mission you've chosen… while the rewards are generous, the risks are simply too great! Do you have any idea how many people have taken this mission this year, and how many of them never returned?"
"Young man, take an old man's advice. Don't dream of getting rich overnight. It's much safer to stick to the proper path."
"There are Spirit Pearl ores in the coastal areas too. The merit point rewards aren't as high and it's harder work, but at least you won't lose your life."
