Chapter 787

After waiting downstairs for only a short while, Xu Jingming and Leng Yuexi were both called up to the second-floor study.

Leng Shu was not in the study; he must have already left the virtual world.

"Young Master Xu, I didn't call you here for any other reason—I just wanted to ask if you'd consider becoming vice-chairman of our Linghu Guild?"

"If you're willing, I can transfer 15% of Xiao Xi's shares to you."

As soon as they sat down, Leng Cang smiled and turned to Leng Yuexi:

"Xiao Xi, I'm allocating your shares like this—no problem, right?"

"Of course no problem," Leng Yuexi said eagerly, her eyes lighting up.

The Linghu Guild naturally had more than one vice-chairman; if Xu Jingming agreed,

she would have more opportunities to spend time with him.

"Senior Leng, I have no intention of becoming vice-chairman. I'm happy with the 3% shares Xiao Jie promised me."

Xu Jingming replied after a moment's thought.

Taking someone's hand means your mouth is tied.

The 3% shares Xiao Jie offered were his rightful reward for winning the match.

But this 15% is different—if he accepted the vice-chairman position, he'd be obligated to handle Linghu Guild affairs.

"I see. That's a pity."

Leng Cang looked disappointed; Leng Yuexi's expression dimmed as well.

After that, Leng Cang discussed several matters with Leng Yuexi regarding her succession as guild chairwoman.

Yet during the conversation, he kept glancing repeatedly at Xu Jingming.

As if Xu Jingming could become vice-chairman at any moment simply by speaking up.

Xu Jingming naturally understood Leng Cang's meaning.

He kept smiling throughout, yet said nothing.

After more than ten minutes, Leng Cang reluctantly gave up and left the virtual world with the others.

"Master Xie, may I ask—would an SS+ grade Huang Ruihua help treat my father's injuries?"

Back in the real world, most people in the conference hall had already left.

Leng Yuexi immediately found Master Xie, who had treated her father, and asked him.

"Xiao... iao Xi, I know my own body best—there's no need to waste resources on me."

Leng Cang, seated in his wheelchair, had lost all the vigor he showed in the virtual world; his voice was weak.

"Huang Ruihua? That could be tried."

Master Xie pondered before saying:

"If you want to maximize Huang Ruihua's effect, you should gather other rare flowers and herbs to refine an 8th-rank Huang Rui Pill.

The Huang Rui Pill is the strongest healing pill below 9th rank—it should help your father's condition."

"That's good."

Leng Yuexi's eyes instantly brightened; she turned to Xu Jingming, her beautiful eyes filled with gratitude:

"Jingming, thank you so much this time—I owe you a favor.

Also, when we go to the guild's treasure vault, besides the two SS-grade cultivation resources, you may choose one item at random."

"Then I won't refuse your kindness," Xu Jingming grinned.

Leng Yuexi's favor—why not take it?

Who knows when it might come in handy later? And as for picking any item from the vault, he was genuinely looking forward to it.

After all, the Linghu Guild was an international organization—surely its headquarters vault held at least one SSS-grade cultivation resource?

More than ten minutes later, Xu Jingming followed the Leng sisters to the underground treasure vault.

Before Xu Jingming could even examine anything, Eva had already scanned the entire vault:

"The warehouse contains five SSS-grade resources, twenty-eight SS-grade resources, and one hundred fifty-four S-grade resources.

Additionally, there are 1, 13 A-grade and B-grade resources."

"Tsk, no wonder the Linghu Guild is so powerful—they've got so many good items."

Xu Jingming inwardly marveled.

But he knew these were only some of the resources stored at headquarters.

Branches scattered across the country likely held even more.

"Wow, so many cultivation resources! Sister, can we use all of these freely?"

Looking at the warehouse piled high with rare flowers, precious herbs, and high-rank pills,

Leng Yuechan's eyes lit up as she asked.

"Dream on!"

Leng Yuexi rolled her eyes and flicked Leng Yuechan's forehead with her finger:

"These resources are meant to keep the guild running normally."

After a pause, her tone softened slightly as she continued:

"Still, compared to before, we now have significantly more resources we can access."

Running a large guild wasn't simple—especially for a new chairwoman like her, who had to be cautious.

"That's good," Leng Yuechan giggled.

Giving away an SS+ grade Huang Ruihua was certainly painful.

But fortunately, Leng Yuexi had promised him the freedom to pick one resource.

So he didn't hold back: following Eva's advice, he selected the vault's most valuable SSS-grade resource, plus two SS+ grade resources.

Add to that the 3% shares in the Linghu Guild, and he'd earn at least ten billion Blue Star Coins annually.

And he wouldn't have to do a single thing.

In short, coming to Nixi had been pure profit—he'd eaten and taken everything.

"Our Linghu Guild's annual dividends are paid in June—meaning you'll receive your first payment next month."

As they left the vault, Leng Yuexi smiled lightly. "Based on this year's performance, I estimate you'll get at least twelve billion Blue Star Coins."

"Twelve billion Blue Star Coins in a month? I'll be counting the days."

Xu Jingming smiled.

After taking the elevator back to ground level, he turned to Leng Yuexi:

"Xiao Jie, since everything here is settled, I need to head back to Mocheng."

Leng Yuexi hadn't expected him to leave so soon; a hint of anxiety flickered across her fair face:

"Can't you stay a few more days? I wanted to show you around Nixi."

He'd claimed to have arrived half a month ago, but in truth, they'd spent less than twenty-four hours together...

"No, I need to return to confirm the change of venue for the Martial Arts Academy Exchange Tournament.

Also, Xiao Jie, you've just become chairwoman of the Linghu Guild—there's still plenty to handle.

I won't be a burden here."

Xu Jingming shook his head.

He planned to spend one day with Ling Shuang, then immediately re-enter the Wildlands.

"Alright then."

Though her heart ached with reluctance, Leng Yuexi knew Xu Jingming was right.

In the coming days, she'd likely need to work through the night handling Linghu Guild affairs.

"Then... when I finish here, can I come to Mocheng to see you?"

Leng Yuexi gently bit her red lip, asking with hopeful eyes.

"Of course—you're always welcome, Xiao Jie."

Xu Jingming smiled, then added, noticing Leng Yuechan's gaze:

"And of course, Little Sister Yuechan too."

"That's good," Leng Yuexi patted her chest, exhaling in relief.

Since she'd already decided to take the initiative,

if not now, then next time.

PS: Leng Yuexi was originally meant to be taken in, but multiple female leads are risky on Fanqie and risk censorship.

Also, there seems to be no real need to take her in now, so for now, we won't.

Additionally, on Fanqie, authors lose editing rights after a novel ends; some plot points, though approved now, may not pass future reviews.

So before the novel ends, I'll revise all sensitive content.

Otherwise, if the book gets banned after completion for unhealthy content, I'll have no one to cry to—please forgive me, dear readers.

Of course, this novel is still far from ending, but enjoy it while you can—some chapters might be revised again any day...