Tao Xuehai was defeated, but he didn't leave. Unlike the other challengers who would lower their heads, too ashamed to show their faces, and turn to leave after a loss.
Instead, he was extremely interested in Lin Hui's swordsmanship. After repeatedly asking if it was possible to learn such a powerful sword art just by signing up normally, he decisively stayed, paid the fee, and registered.
After that, he frantically took on missions and even joined the exploration team to quickly accumulate Contribution Points.
The exploration team, in particular, hadn't returned to the Purple Crystal Ruins since their heavy losses. Instead, they had been dutifully mapping the surrounding areas.
What was impressive about Tao Xuehai was that he made a trip home and came back with an extremely detailed map of the surrounding Fog Area.
