Old Deng suddenly spoke, "Commander, our harvest this time should be quite substantial, right?"
The group had entered Qing Yuan Forest multiple times before, but never had they been this lucky.
"Yes, roughly around five million Chinese Yuan," Zhou Shi estimated, his eyes also filled with excitement.
"What a shame, we didn't accept the mission from the Beast Tamer Association. I heard the reward is precious Chinese points," Old Deng said with a hint of regret.
"Who could have imagined we'd successfully hunt a Lord-level creature?"
This expedition was equivalent to their gains from four or five previous outings. A regular beast tamer group's harvest from half a month of adventuring was only around a million, which, when divided among everyone, amounted to just over a hundred thousand per person. And that was earned at the risk of their lives, making it seem rather unrewarding.
But the greatest allure of adventure lay in its unpredictability. If they could hunt a Lord-level creature or collect top-tier medicinal herbs and ores, it would be a huge windfall.
Of the five million Yuan haul, the Ice Wild Rabbit Lord accounted for more than half; its pair of blue eyes alone was worth two million.
This was still because the Ice Ball skill wasn't very versatile, only applicable to water-attribute Contracted Spirits. If it were a skill like Berserk, its value would be even higher.
As the group chatted, the night passed quickly.
Early the next morning, they headed towards the Town Spirit Army's base, not stopping anywhere along the way.
Three days later, upon seeing the small village, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Passing through the spatial portal, the group safely returned to Blue Star, a sense of familiarity washing over them.
Although the air wasn't as good as Qing Yuan Forest, at least they didn't have to live in constant fear.
Whether it was the Steel Fang Rat tide, the Blood Fang Wild Boars, the Ground Shaking Bear pack at night, or the Ice Wild Rabbit Lord, all of them had made the group feel the presence of danger. A moment's carelessness could easily lead to casualties.
"I'll transfer this expedition's earnings to your accounts. Xiao Chen, you get a share too!"
Zhou Shi announced. As a high-ranking executive at 666 Potion Company, he naturally had better channels to handle the spoils of war.
Chen Shu had initially only wanted to experience the異空間 (otherworldly space); by all rights, the spoils shouldn't have concerned him. However, his contribution this time was too significant, and he was naturally treated as a teammate.
"No need, Uncle Zhou, why be so formal?"
Chen Shu waved his hand with a smile. "Besides, I've already put the collected medicinal herbs in my bag. You guys can split the money yourselves."
The others were speechless. Old Deng checked his backpack and indeed, only a lone Level 2 Iron Core Fruit remained.
"You're quite efficient," Zhou Shi managed to say after a long pause.
The value of the medicinal herbs was around three hundred thousand Yuan. While not as tangible as receiving money directly, it was more valuable to Chen Shu, as he lacked a pharmacist's certificate and couldn't purchase medicinal herbs from official stores.
"We'll rest tonight and head back to Nanjiang City tomorrow morning!"
Zhou Shi declared, and to celebrate, they went to a small tavern in town.
Chen Shu, however, sneakily made his way to the Beast Tamer Association.
"You… you…"
The staff member at the mission hall's eyes widened, so much so that a watermelon could probably fit in their mouth.
On the table lay a rabbit's head, emitting a rich aroma that made one's mouth water uncontrollably.
"What's wrong? Do you think I'm joking? Hurry up and complete the mission for me."
Chen Shu's expression was calm. "What a fuss. And here," he tore off a piece of rabbit meat and began to chew.
"Is this really an Ice Wild Rabbit Lord?"
The staff member still couldn't hide her shock. Logically, no one would dare to falsify a mission; it was an illegal act.
Moreover, the mission to hunt the Ice Wild Rabbit Lord was issued by the army. Anyone who dared to falsify it would face imprisonment.
The staff member took a small piece of rabbit meat, preparing to have it inspected. Smelling the tempting aroma, she couldn't help but swallow.
The results came back quickly.
Not only did the staff member approach, but she was also accompanied by a soldier in military uniform, bearing the words "Town Spirit" on his shoulders.
At once, the beast tamers in the mission hall all turned their gazes, their expressions solemn and respectful.
Unlike the soldiers in Qing Yuan Town, the Town Spirit Army members were stationed in otherworldly spaces and rarely left unless something major occurred.
"Hello! My name is Xie Shan!"
A slight smile graced Xie Shan's lips as he extended his right hand.
"Hello!" Chen Shu reciprocated, his gaze flicking to the rabbit head on the table. "Bro, want some?"
Xie Shan was taken aback.
He shook his head and whispered, "This is indeed an Ice Wild Rabbit Lord. Please provide your identification, and the Chinese points will be automatically recorded."
Chen Shu wiped his hands, took out an ID card.
"You're only seventeen?" Xie Shan looked surprised, scrutinizing Chen Shu.
Chen Shu blinked and said, "Don't I look it?"
"I'm a young heartthrob, aren't I?"
Xie Shan remained silent and took out his communication device, reporting Chen Shu's ID number.
A moment later, Xie Shan returned the ID card to Chen Shu.
"Alright, fifty Chinese points have been credited to your ID. You can exchange them for resources at any government department at your convenience!"
Chen Shu nodded, surprised by how simple it was.
Didn't the other party fear that he had simply picked up the Ice Wild Rabbit Lord's head? In fact, this possibility was extremely slim. The bodies of fierce beasts were usually consumed by the killer's contracted spirit.
"This rabbit head is for you."
Chen Shu left quietly with his ID, maintaining a low profile.
The staff member remained in a state of bewilderment. A seventeen-year-old student killed an Ice Wild Rabbit Lord?
Everyone took on this mission as a joke, so why did you take it seriously?
"Xiao Xu, which restaurant's grilled rabbit head is this? The grilling is good, just a bit dry, probably because it sat out for too long."
The beast tamers in the mission hall then came closer. Before, they hadn't dared to eavesdrop on the conversation between Xie Shan and Chen Shu, fearing it involved some classified information.
"You guys are eating the head of an Ice Wild Rabbit Lord, so of course it's good," the staff member said, raising her eyes.
"Ice Wild Rabbit Lord? You're kidding, right? If this is true, then I, Long Aotian, will stand on my head and defecate!"
Instantly, the mission hall was filled with cheerful atmosphere.