Chapter 480: Mission Completed! Lucrative Wagers!

After securing the Black Lion Guild leader's promise, Xu Jingming left with Lin Hui and the others.

On the way, he also bought a neural helmet required for the Global Talent Exchange Competition.

The helmet wasn't expensive—priced at 1.5 million kyat, equivalent to just 50,000 Daxia coins.

Compared to virtual immersion pods costing millions, it was ridiculously cheap.

Even the collector's edition neural helmet only cost 200,000 Daxia coins.

According to the clerk, the experience between the collector's edition and the standard edition was virtually identical.

The only differences were a more luxurious design and a few bonus items issued by the United Nations.

"This neural helmet is surprisingly cheap..." Xu Jingming said, surprised.

After all, the promotional slogan for this helmet was "100% Reality Simulation."

He had expected the price to start at least in the millions, yet it turned out to be this cheap.

"If the virtual world connected by this truly lives up to its claims, this will be a groundbreaking technological advancement!"

What does "100% Reality Simulation" even mean?

It means cultivators can fight different types of ferocious beasts within the virtual world.

They can gain real combat experience without risking their lives entering the wilderness zones!

要知道,

This was previously a privilege reserved only for the three top-tier universities and some peak factions possessing elite artificial intelligences.

And now, if it can be purchased for just 50,000 Daxia coins,

The combat power of all cultivators on Blue Planet will surge dramatically!

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming grew increasingly eager for the all-talent exchange competition's sign-up event at nine p. m. in the virtual world.

After buying the neural helmet, he spent nearly ten million Daxia coins on a top-spec smart armband.

After letting Eva enter it, he left the city's commercial district and returned to the Spirit Fox Guild.

"How did it go? Did Mara Nian agree to return the supplies?"

In the villa's living room, Leng Yuexi asked with a smile.

Leng Yuechan quietly went into the kitchen to prepare tea.

"With evidence in hand, he can't possibly refuse to return them," Xu Jingming said casually from the sofa.

His casual tone made Lin Hui and the others feel as if he had just faced not an eighth-rank peak Master Zongshi.

But some random cat or dog.

"As long as everything went smoothly," Leng Yuexi understood the scene couldn't have been as simple as Xu Jingming made it sound.

But she didn't press for details, only smiling as she spoke.

Next, besides chatting with Leng Yuexi, Xu Jingming logged into Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy's mission system via Eva.

He described the entire mission completion process and clicked submit.

"Student Xu Jingming, your mission completion application has been submitted.

A specialist will now review it—please wait patiently for the result."

A notification popped up before him.

Ordinary missions only require review of mission materials.

But for a mission like this, that's impossible—how could you bring Miao Pu and the others back for review?

Therefore, Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy will send a specialist to verify the mission's completion.

"The mission is submitted. Headquarters should send someone to review it within the next day or two."

Xu Jingming said with a smile.

Lin Hui, Xia Lan, and the others also wore expressions of anticipation.

Once approved, they would not only earn mission points, but also make a fortune from the forum bets!

"By the way, Sister Xi, I'll need your help these next few days.

We need to stay here and constantly monitor Miao Pu and his group."

Xu Jingming turned to look at Leng Yuexi.

Miao Pu was a seventh-rank Master Zongshi; though severely wounded and near death, with all four limbs broken and his space ring confiscated,

It was hard to guarantee he didn't still have other hidden cards.

If they let him escape due to carelessness, the consequences would be disastrous.

"No problem. We have plenty of empty rooms in the Spirit Fox Guild compound—you can stay as long as you like."

Leng Yuexi nodded without hesitation.

"Thank you, Sister Xi," Xu Jingming replied with a smile.

At that moment, his phone rang—it was a call from his teacher, Su Qingli.

"She must have seen my mission submission," Xu Jingming said with a smile and answered.

Sure enough, as soon as the call connected, Su Qingli's crisp voice came through:

"Jingming, I saw your mission submission—did you capture all the attackers who raided the academy branch?"

"Yes, they're all detained and awaiting disposition," Xu Jingming nodded.

"Good."

Su Qingli's voice carried a hint of amusement, "Since the mission is complete, I'll approve your review right away."

"But isn't a specialist supposed to verify it?" Xu Jingming blinked in surprise.

"No need—I trust your abilities."

Su Qingli said softly, "I'll send people tomorrow to begin rebuilding the academy branch."

When he arrives, you can return.

Also, the SS-grade cultivation resources have already been refined; just come to me for them when you get back.

"Oh?" Xu Jingming's eyes lit up. "Alright, I understand."

He had originally planned to continue hunting ferocious beasts in the Kanda Wilderness, but now it seemed he needed to return first.

After all, the Yuan Spirit Pills are SS-grade resources, capable of greatly accelerating cultivation speed.

Even if he didn't need them himself, he could give them to Teacher Yang, Song Qiuyun, and Jiang Chuxuan.

"Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I returned to Devil University."

This time, since I've obtained the Yuan Spirit Pills, I'll go back to Devil University, then return to the Kanda Wilderness."

After arranging his next plan in his mind, Xu Jingming asked eagerly:

"By the way, Teacher, I've recovered the hundreds of billions worth of supplies that were seized from the martial arts branch."

Does this count as exceeding the mission? Is there extra reward for such a case?"

"I saw it in your mission description. Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged.

When you return, I'll give you extra rewards."

Su Qingli was very straightforward.

"Thank you, Teacher!"

Xu Jingming's eyes lit up; after thanking her, he respectfully ended the call.

"I heard that, you know."

At that moment, Leng Yuexi turned her beautiful eyes toward him and smiled sweetly:

"You not only completed the mission but also earned extra rewards. Doesn't it seem only right to treat someone?"

"Sure, no problem—I'll treat you tonight." Xu Jingming didn't refuse, waving his hand with grandeur.

Indeed, without Leng Yuexi's help, he wouldn't have completed this mission so quickly.

As they spoke, a new notification appeared on the holographic projection:

"Student Xu Jingming, your S-grade mission has been reviewed and successfully completed. Congratulations, you've received 30,000 credits."

After this notification, another one lit up.

"Student Xu Jingming, your bet on the S-grade mission has been updated: the S-grade mission has been successfully completed.

You wagered 40,000 credits. At a 1-to-5.4 ratio, you've earned 216,000 credits.

The credits have been deposited into your student account. Please check."

"216,000 credits! The bet payout's in!" Xu Jingming's face brightened with delight.