Chapter 778: The Lucky Leng Yuexi! Her Trump Card Enters the Fray!

This match of the Spirit Fox Guild concerns the selection of the new Guild Master.

So, with more than twenty minutes remaining before the 9 o'clock start time, quite a few people had already gathered at the guild building.

These were the most core members of the Spirit Fox Guild, who had rushed here from all over the world; the lowest rank among them was a Sixth-Order Ability User.

"Eldest Young Master Leng Shu, Eldest Young Lady Leng Yuexi — who knows who will be the final successor."

"I heard the Eldest Young Lady's side invited Xu Jingming over, whether that's true or not."

"So what if it's Xu Jingming? Eldest Young Master's side has Grandmaster Wu Xuan holding the fort — could Xu Jingming actually take on an Upper Eighth-Order?"

"True enough, looks like the odds still favor Eldest Young Master winning."

"......"

Leng Shu and Leng Yuexi had both yet to arrive; while waiting, quite a few people were whispering, guessing who would win and claim the inheritance.

And Leng Shu, who was himself a Zhongweida Sect Eighth-Order Grandmaster and also had the support of Eighth-Order Grandmaster Wu Xuan, was naturally favored by quite a few people.

Of course, Leng Yuexi had her supporters on her side too — only, comparatively speaking, the number of supporters was slightly smaller, that's all.

"The Eldest Young Lady is here!"

A voice that came from who-knows-where made everyone in the conference hall look toward the entrance.

And sure enough, they saw Xu Jingming, Leng Yuexi, and Leng Yuechan walk in together.

"The Eldest Young Lady is as beautiful as ever."

"Who says she isn't — wonder which man will get the bargain in the end."

"Which man? Xu Jingming came in together with the Eldest Young Lady — who do you think that man will be?"

"......"

Because the final match would be conducted in the virtual world, Leng Yuexi was not wearing battle attire, but had simply thrown on a blue-green long dress.

Yet even so, her slender figure and her delicately pretty face carrying a hint of cool indifference still made quite a few people present feel a sense of stunning admiration.

As for Xu Jingming beside her, whose bearing was no less extraordinary, he likewise drew quite a few gazes.

"So this is the number one figure of the younger generation of our Great Xia — truly extraordinary!"

"He's only at Seventh-Order and can already go head-on against an Eighth-Order Grandmaster; once he truly breaks through to Eighth-Order, he'll probably be even more terrifying."

"Indeed, and more importantly, this year he's only 20 years old!"

SS-Class Lightning-System Ability!

A 20-year-old Seventh-Order Grandmaster-level Ability User!

Double champion of the Genius Tournament!

No matter which title it is, each one condenses an incomparable glory.

Let alone that at this moment, all that glory was condensed upon the very same person.

This made Xu Jingming, who had only just arrived, the most dazzling presence in the venue.

That upright figure and that handsome face made some of the young married women in attendance cast flirtatious glances, their gazes never once leaving Xu Jingming.

"Eldest Young Lady."

The moment they entered the venue, two men and one woman — a party of three — appeared before Leng Yuexi and greeted her respectfully.

"Let me introduce you — these are the three teammates who'll be competing together later."

Under Leng Yuexi's introductions, Xu Jingming quickly got to know these three.

The man wearing black battle attire, tall and powerfully built, was named Zhao Dehan.

He possessed an Enhancement-System A-Class Ability, and was the only Zhongweida Sect Eighth-Order among the group.

The other, slightly shorter man was named Jiang Chuan, an Elemental Earth-System Lower Eighth-Order Grandmaster.

The last woman was named Zhao Yan, an Enhancement-System A-Class Lower Eighth-Order Grandmaster.

"Let's all work together later and fight for the victory in this match."

Xu Jingming smiled and shook hands with them one by one.

"Definitely, definitely."

Although Xu Jingming was only Seventh-Order, the three of them did not dare slight him, and hurriedly responded with enthusiasm.

After some pleasantries, the few of them sat down on the sofa.

After a while, Leng Shu also arrived at the scene with his people.

Comparatively speaking, his lineup was undoubtedly far stronger.

One Upper Eighth-Order, two Zhongweida Sect Eighth-Order, four Lower Eighth-Order.

A total of seven Eighth-Order Grandmasters!

As Leng Shu's group walked over, they carried an inexplicable aura of formidable power.

"It really is Grandmaster Wu Xuan!"

"The Eldest Young Lady is in trouble this time."

Seeing Wu Xuan truly appear on Leng Shu's side, some of the guild members present who supported Leng Yuexi and had been harboring a sliver of hope immediately shook their heads inwardly.

After entering the conference hall, Leng Shu led his people with long strides to stand before Xu Jingming, and said with a smile on his face:

"Brother Xu, we meet again. Later we won't be going easy on you.

But if you're willing to do a bit more for my Spirit Fox Guild, after the match ends,

I can appoint you to a higher guild position, and give you more shares."

As an Enhancement-System Ability User, Leng Shu was tall and powerfully built, and his voice was all the more deep, steady, and forceful.

The match hadn't even started yet, and he was already thinking about his arrangements for Xu Jingming after becoming Guild Master.

After all, as an SS-Class Ability Awakener, if Xu Jingming were to become active within the Spirit Fox Guild,

then the entire Spirit Fox Guild would benefit along with him.

The title of Blue Star's number one prodigy isn't just for show.

Some deals that might never have gone through become much easier once Xu Jingming steps in.

"Wait until you win before you talk." Xu Jingming lifted his eyelids, his tone flat.

He hasn't even become president yet and he's already thinking about squeezing his value dry.

If he really does become president, what then?

"If Leng Shu really does become president, and Sister Xi can't hold the line, we'll just pull out of the Spirit Fox Guild."

Xu Jingming thought silently.

Back in Myanmar, when he agreed to join the Spirit Fox Guild, it was entirely because of Leng Yuexi's invitation — just giving her face.

Now this Leng Shu is plainly planning to stir up trouble once he's in power; who knows what kind of shady moves he'll pull.

Better to slip away early.

Anyway, the SS-grade resources are in hand, and the favor owed to Leng Yuexi is more or less repaid.

"Fair enough."

Leng Shu laughed, not minding it, then turned to look at Leng Yuexi with a smile:

"My dear little sister, then I'll see you in the match later."

Saying that, without waiting for Leng Yuexi's response, he turned and walked off with his people toward the other side.

In an instant, more than half the people in the conference hall followed him over.

Suddenly, Leng Yuexi's side looked rather deserted.

"That big brother of mine — does he really think he's got the win in the bag?"

Leng Yuechan ground her teeth, arms crossed, deeply displeased.

Their father Chairman Leng Cang had many children; Leng Shu was actually not his firstborn son.

He was only called "big brother" because he was the strongest.

Just like her elder sister Leng Yuexi was not the firstborn daughter either — she was called "Young Lady" only because of her strength.

"Don't be angry. Just do your best later." Leng Yuexi said lightly.

At this point, she had actually let go of it.

Winning would be best; losing wouldn't be a loss either — she'd already secured so many shares.

Time slipped by swiftly — nine o'clock sharp, morning.

Chairman Leng Cang, seated in a wheelchair, was pushed into the conference hall.

Despite the full-time treatment from Xie Shi, an eighth-rank healing Master Zongshi, his aura was clearly even weaker than half a month ago.

Even a healing Master Zongshi isn't all-powerful; forcibly extending his life can't change the outcome.

In at most another two months, even forcibly extending his life won't work anymore.

"President, my lord!"

Everyone hurriedly rose from their seats to greet him.

"Cough... cough, everyone, sit."

Chairman Leng Cang coughed twice; Xie Shi behind him increased his ability output, and the milky-white light enveloping him suddenly flared bright.

Only then did Chairman Leng Cang look a little more alert, and he continued:

"Today is the day my Spirit Fox Guild chooses its successor. Thank you, everyone..."

The Spirit Fox Guild has nearly a hundred branches across Blue Star, and core figures rarely gather together in normal times.

Taking this opportunity, Chairman Leng Cang also had some matters to attend to.

As for why he didn't simply hold the meeting in the virtual world — he also wanted to take this last chance to see the guild's elders.

After all, once they met this time, he probably would never see them again.

"Your father's injuries are this serious? Even an eighth-rank healing Master Zongshi can't cure him?"

Xu Jingming, seated, asked with some puzzlement.

"Can't be cured."

Leng Yuexi shook her head and sighed: "That ninth-rank Martial Saint from the Tianming Sect is very strong.

The moment he struck, he damaged my father's meridians all over his body, and even left behind an unknown toxin inside him.

His meridians have been healed, but the toxin can't be purged — all we can do is forcibly extend his life."

"Really? This time in the wilderness zone I gathered two SS+ grade Huang Ruihua — I wonder if they'll be of any use."

Xu Jingming said, musing.

Given the Spirit Fox Guild's strength, getting their hands on SS-grade healing medicines shouldn't be too hard.

They hadn't cured him before, so his Huang Ruihua might not necessarily work.

"SS+ grade Huang Ruihua? Two of them?"

Leng Yuexi's eyes went wide; only after a good while did she react, her expression strange:

"Has your luck always been this good?"

SS+ grade rare flowers and herbs are extremely uncommon.

Their Spirit Fox Guild had been founded for over a hundred years now.

Even now, the SS-grade rare flowers and herbs stored in the warehouse numbered only fifteen.

SS+ grade ones numbered only three.

Yet Xu Jingming had come to Nisi for the first time.

He had only gone into the wilderness zone once, and already gathered two SS+ grade specimens.

And they were the most precious healing-type sacred herbs among all rare flowers and herbs.

Where would I even go to argue this?

"My luck has always been pretty good." Xu Jingming said with a grin.

Come to think of it, last time when he got the psychic lineage inheritance in Sakura Country, Hearing Ling Shuang seemed to have said something similar.

And this wasn't just luck—it also required the corresponding strength.

After all, a King-tier, eighth-rank lower-stage fierce beast wasn't something just anyone could handle.

One careless moment and you'd become the other's meal.

"I envy your luck. If only I could be like that someday too."

A look of pure envy filled Leng Yuexi's pretty face.

After a brief pause, she finally looked toward Chairman Leng Cang ahead and returned to the main topic:

"Before this, my father had already tried two SS-rank healing-type medicines.

But he hasn't tried any SS+ rank exotic flowers or herbs.

However, after finding they had no effect, my father stopped trying."

Leng Yuexi replied softly.

Most of an ability-user's injuries could be recovered through healing-type ability-users.

Injuries that even healing-type ability-users couldn't recover from must be extremely troublesome.

It would require SSS-rank healing-type pills or exotic flowers and herbs.

But SSS-rank healing items were equivalent to an ability-user's second life—useful even to ninth-rank ability-users!

The Spirit Fox Guild's warehouse didn't have any, and they couldn't be bought on the market either!

To put it bluntly, the Spirit Fox Guild was only an eighth-rank peak faction.

Without reaching ninth rank, it was very hard to find such rare pills.

"Although Huang Ruihua is a holy healing medicine, it's not certain whether it'll work.

After the competition ends, let's ask Grandmaster Xie. If it's useful, then use it; if not, don't waste it."

Leng Yuexi said thoughtfully.

The two sisters hadn't spent much time with their father Chairman Leng Cang, and their feelings weren't especially deep.

But even so, she couldn't bear to watch her father perish like this.

Of course, the prerequisite was that Huang Ruihua had to be effective......

"Alright." Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

Honestly, even if someone offered him SSS-rank cultivation resources in exchange, he wouldn't trade an SS+ rank holy healing medicine.

After all, with the system around, his strength would eventually be raised.

But a holy healing medicine could give him an extra life.

It was only because Leng Yuexi's father was on the brink of death that he would bring it out.

"It's been a long time, I've rambled on a bit—please bear with me."

Six minutes later, at the very front of the conference hall, Chairman Leng Cang, seated in a wheelchair, swept his gaze across the people before him.

His expression was full of reminiscence and nostalgia; among them were many whose names he still remembered—people who had struggled alongside him from the start.

What a pity......

Shaking his head, Chairman Leng Cang gathered his thoughts and continued:

"Now then, next, everyone enter the virtual world and prepare to begin our competition."

A neural helmet was placed to the right of every seat in the conference hall.

As the words fell, including Xu Jingming, Leng Yuexi, and others—

Everyone put on their virtual helmets and entered the virtual world.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!......

In the virtual world, on a boundless black earth, figures appeared one after another.

Soon, roughly two hundred people—including Xu Jingming, Leng Yuexi, and others—appeared on the black earth.

Whoosh—

Chairman Leng Cang's figure suddenly flashed into view, suspended in mid-air.

In the virtual world, he bore none of his real-world frailty; his posture was upright, his eyes bright and piercing.

The faintly emanating aura of an eighth-rank peak ability-user was filled with an overwhelming sense of pressure.

"The upcoming competition will determine the next president of our Spirit Fox Guild!

The competition has five rounds, best of five.

Whoever wins will take my place!"

His resonant, forceful voice echoed through the entire space, as if it would shatter the very air.

"Now, we begin the first-move draw for the first round!"

Whoosh—

In mid-air, two fist-sized points of light suddenly condensed.

"Shu'er, Xiao Xi, each of you pick one of the light orbs.

When you open the orb, different lights will bloom—black represents first move, white represents second move."

As his words fell, Leng Shu and Leng Yuexi stepped out from the crowd simultaneously under everyone's gaze.

"Sister Xi, why don't you pick first?" Leng Shu said with a graceful, gentlemanly air.

Leng Yuexi didn't refuse and directly chose the light orb on the right.

Hum—

The light orb opened, and white light immediately bloomed from within.

"It's our trump!" Leng Yuechan's eyes lit up, and Xu Jingming couldn't help but nod slightly.

Having the first-move advantage in the first match meant that in three of these five matches, they could wait for the opponent to pick their fighter before choosing theirs in response.

Leng Shu's side, on the other hand, only had two matches like that, which undoubtedly gave them a considerable advantage.

"Looks like my luck is a bit better." A faint smile appeared on Leng Yuexi's Bai Xi fair and clean pretty face.

Leng Shu, meanwhile, darkened and opened the light orb on the left.

Sure enough, it was black, representing the first move.