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Chapter 208: Everyone's Windfall
Chapter 208: Everyone's Windfall
Many abilities could provide concealment, such as Shadow Jump, Refraction, and Silent Illusion, each with its own advantages but also drawbacks.
But the most perfect concealment ability was "Invisibility."
It rendered one completely transparent to the eye.
Invisibility was unaffected by the environment, needing no shadows to hide in. It even dampened sound, scent, magnetic fields, and energy fluctuations to the extreme.
Ji Xinghuo knew this all too well.
Ever since he obtained the Myriad Star Pupils, there were hardly any invisible foes he couldn't see through—until that ambush by the "Ghost Wolf."
Even the Myriad Star Pupils found it challenging to see through Invisibility, and the magnetic field changed with it.
One had to be extremely focused to perceive it.
Hence, "Invisibility" was a super-limit species, the most coveted ability for all assassin-type superhumans, allowing them to move like ghosts and always guarantee the first strike.
Jing Ji was an illusion assassin, and if he could integrate Invisibility, his strength would immediately surge to a whole new level! He was the most suitable candidate for this species among the team, with the highest chance of successful integration.
"60 million!"
After Jing Ji made his bid, he anxiously looked at the others.
This price wasn't exceptionally high, quite a bit lower than the market price for Invisibility. If any teammates also wanted it, they could bid.
Ji Xinghuo shook his head. "Pass."
Zhuoligetu and Yuan Chongzhen quickly indicated their abstention as well. Their profession templates had a low success rate for integrating Invisibility.
Lu Yunhai, on the other hand, desired it greatly. Invisibility would vastly enhance a tracker's safety in the wilderness.
Moreover, he didn't have a super-limit species yet and yearned for one.
Lu Yunhai hesitated for a moment before tentatively bidding, "63 million."
Jing Ji's heart skipped a beat, but he immediately heard Chi Zhonglin laugh and say, "I'm a jobless superhuman, and I'm quite interested in Invisibility too. I want to give it a try. Who knows, I might just succeed in integrating it. I bid 70 million for a chance, Jing Ji. Don't hate me, I'm not deliberately targeting you. I genuinely want this."
"It's fine. 75 million," Jing Ji immediately added.
It was Lu Yunhai's turn to bid, and he glanced at his two teammates before shaking his head regretfully. "Pass."
He had tagged along on this hunt, riding on Ji Xinghuo's coattails. Although he had established an extraordinary achievement and saved several teammates' lives, his final earnings couldn't support a higher bid. He needed to save money for other matters.
"80 million," Chi Zhonglin added, saying calmly, "This is the highest price I can accept. Jing Ji, as long as you bid higher than this, I won't compete anymore." This was already close to the market price for Invisibility. With some patience, one could directly purchase it.
Jing Ji didn't hesitate and immediately shouted, "81 million."
Chi Zhonglin could only give up.
"It's yours," Ji Xinghuo said as he handed over the Invisibility species.
Jing Ji carefully held it in his hands, his face filled with delight. "If I succeed in integrating Invisibility, when I return to the frontline in the Star Realm, those scumbags from Beiluoshimen will be at my mercy. It won't take half a year to earn back these 80 million plus."
"You must bring me along!" Yuan Chongzhen made a gesture as if to cling to Jing Ji's leg.
"Haha, sure," Jing Ji readily agreed.
Ji Xinghuo continued the distribution, picking up the "Torrent Form" species, which resembled a blob of liquid water, and asked, "Anyone want this?"
Everyone shook their heads.
Only Yuan Chongzhen was quite tempted. After thinking for a long time, he finally decided against it. "We're not water controllers. The success rate for integration is too low. Even if successful, without other water-controlling abilities to complement it, we can't bring out its full power. Let's forget it."
"Yeah," Zhuoligetu also said, "Let's sell it for money and split it among us."
"With so many water controllers globally, selling it for 100 million is a breeze," Chi Zhonglin clicked his tongue twice. "The six of us will split it evenly, and each person will get about 20 million."
Zhao Manying, who had been silent the whole time, finally spoke up. "Can you sell it to me? I'll pay 120 million."
"Sword Immortal, you want it?" Jing Ji asked in surprise.
Zhao Manying replied, "Not for me. I have a friend who can use it."
Ji Xinghuo knew she was talking about her younger brother, Zhao Cangming, whose profession template was a water controller. Although he was only a mid-rank superhuman and had already used multiple expansion artifacts, integrating five species, if he advanced to a high-rank superhuman, he could integrate Torrent Form and greatly increase his strength.
Everyone looked at Ji Xinghuo, waiting for his decision.
"120 million. If everyone is okay with this price, we'll vote on it," Ji Xinghuo said and raised his hand.
His five teammates almost simultaneously raised their hands, unanimously agreeing.
"Thank you all."
Zhao Manying stood up to express her gratitude.
"Sword Immortal, you're too polite," Chi Zhonglin smiled. "In fact, we're the ones gaining the advantage. Not only will we get the money immediately, but we'll also save a substantial sum in transaction fees."
However, Zhao Manying didn't see it that way. "It's not about the money. Although Torrent Form is worth over 100 million, it's not something anyone with money can buy."
As she spoke, she picked up her phone and transferred 120 million to Ji Xinghuo.
"It's been received."
Ji Xinghuo glanced at his account and said, "Let's continue."
With the three most valuable super-limit species dealt with, the distribution of the remaining species proceeded much faster.
Yuan Chongzhen acquired Mimicry for 8 million to enhance his transformation ability. Zhuoligetu purchased the three excellent species—High-level Toughness, Extreme Regeneration, and Horny Layer Scale Armor—for a total of 12 million. Lu Yunhai also obtained a Spirit Scent, a suitable species for trackers.
In the end, seven variants were left unwanted.
Aside from the rare Rage Claw, the remaining six were common and not worth much, with a total value of only about 40 to 50 million.
The teammates discussed and decided to let Qi Xinghuo handle the sale of these variants, and the money would not be split evenly. Instead, it would serve as compensation for his purchase of the Velociraptor mount.
Once the distribution of spoils was complete, Qi Xinghuo began to tally everything up.
He quickly calculated the total and announced, "All together, we have 324 million, which means each of us gets 54 million."
"That much?!"
Lu Yunhai was astonished.
Even though he had estimated the earnings beforehand, he was still shocked by the amount.
His annual salary at the archery range was only a few hundred thousand, but now, after just a few days of hunting with Qi Xinghuo, he had earned several hundred years' worth of salary!
The amount that his girlfriend, Fang Yinping's family had invested in him was only about 30 to 40 million.
Overnight riches! The other teammates, being superhumans, were used to such windfalls.
Chi Zhonglin smiled and said, "And this is just the income from the variants. Don't forget, Xinghuo still owes you a billion and a super-limit variant."
Qi Xinghuo nodded.
Zhao Manying curiously asked, "What's the story behind the billion and the super-limit variant?"
Everyone exchanged glances, unsure how to explain.
Qi Xinghuo stood up and said, "Manying, come with me. I need to talk to you in private."
"Okay."
Puzzled, Zhao Manying followed Qi Xinghuo into the bedroom under the curious gazes of their teammates.
"What's up?"
"I need to borrow money from you, five hundred million to be precise," Qi Xinghuo said, using the excuse he had prepared earlier. "I'll use the Demon Sound as collateral."
Demon Sound was a top-tier Super-Ability three-star weapon, easily worth five hundred million as collateral.
However, Zhao Manying didn't take the longsword. Instead, she asked, "What's going on?"
Qi Xinghuo recounted the incident with the giant lizard's corpse. After hearing the story, Zhao Manying was stunned. "Are you sure the giant lizard's corpse is also a variant, and a Starfall variant at that?"
"Yes!"
Qi Xinghuo took out Qinghong from his pocket.
Ever since it had swallowed the giant lizard's corpse, it had been digesting it, but the process was slow. Even after half a day, it had only shrunk a tiny bit. Its body was still round and puffy, its eyes half-closed, as if it were in a strange state of hibernation while maintaining a certain level of consciousness, allowing it to communicate.
At this rate, it would probably take two to three weeks to fully digest the corpse and complete the genetic reorganization.
"What variant is it, then?" Zhao Manying asked, unable to contain her curiosity as she observed Qinghong.
"Genetic Reorganization."
Qi Xinghuo didn't hide the truth from her.
"What?!" Zhao Manying's eyes widened in surprise. "It's actually Genetic Reorganization!"
She had, of course, heard of this famous Starfall variant and knew a thing or two about it. Staring at Qinghong in Qi Xinghuo's hand, motionless, she shook her head and sighed, "If Qinghong successfully merges with Genetic Reorganization, it will possess limitless potential."
"That's why I had to get it no matter the cost," Qi Xinghuo explained.
Zhao Manying nodded. "Five hundred million and five super-limit variants in exchange for a Starfall variant. That's a great deal."
Soon after, she frowned, seemingly angry.
"You only need five hundred million, and yet you want to use Demon Sound as collateral? Do you think I won't lend it to you otherwise?" Zhao Manying glared at Qi Xinghuo, clearly displeased.
"Umm..."
Qi Xinghuo felt a bit embarrassed.
Although he often joked about relying on his rich girlfriend, he didn't actually want to do that. As a man, he wanted to maintain some sense of self-respect.
"That's not what I meant," he could only say.
"Never mind, I know what you meant," Zhao Manying chuckled. "You don't need to put up collateral. Keep the Demon Sound for yourself. I trust you won't default on the loan. You can pay me back when you have the money. It's not a problem." As she spoke, she quickly transferred the money.
The amount was so large that the bank immediately contacted her to verify her identity. After multiple layers of authentication, the transfer of five hundred million to Qi Xinghuo's account was successful.
"Done," Zhao Manying smiled. "From now on, I'm your creditor. You'd better treat me well."
"Yes, Your Majesty," Qi Xinghuo teased.
Zhao Manying's face turned slightly red, and she hmphed. "Who wants to be your queen anyway?" Before she could finish her sentence, Qi Xinghuo leaned in, and she quickly backed away, "Your friends are still outside."
"Then let's wait until they leave," Qi Xinghuo suggested.
As he walked out of the bedroom, everyone in the living room immediately turned to look at him, their faces bearing expressions that all men could understand.
"Ahem..."
Putting on a serious face, Qi Xinghuo pretended not to notice their suggestive glances and said, "I'll transfer the money to you now."
After a few taps on his device, Qi Xinghuo transferred the money to his teammates.
Aside from the five hundred million, he also had to pay one billion to acquire Static Field. After deducting the 54 million he had earned from the split, he only needed to add another 460 million. However, his bank account only had about 20 million left, so he took out several True Dragon Coins, each worth 10,000, to make up the difference.
His teammates received their respective shares and bid farewell one by one.
Because of Zhao Manying's presence, they were considerate enough not to overstay their welcome.
They agreed to gather again another day, and Qi Xinghuo saw them out. When he turned around, he saw Zhao Manying coming out of the bedroom. She told him, "Go take a shower, and then quickly fuse with Static Field."
(End of Chapter)
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