Chapter 278 Bountiful Harvest, Dividing the Spoils

Chapter 278: Chapter 165: Bountiful Harvest, Dividing the Spoils

Furthermore, among the loot were extremely Rare treasures like a Dominator-level Soul, Epic Equipment, and Dragon Scales from the Black Dragon Monarch, their value almost impossible to calculate.

Even a Master Level powerhouse would find it difficult to remain calm in the face of so many treasures.

"Wanyin, what do you think is the best way to split this loot?" Shen Xing once again left the question of distribution to her.

In his many years of gaming, he’d seen countless close friends and teams fall apart over loot distribution.

This was especially true for vital resources that had real-world implications for one’s own Power, so no one would back down easily.

One wrong move, and they could even become bitter enemies.

He didn’t want to sour his relationship with the young woman; after all, she had helped him a great deal in the early stages.

"Hmm, let me think..." Xia Wanyin, who seemingly hadn’t considered these complications, tapped a finger to her lips in concentration.

After a moment, she spoke. "Let’s do it the same way as before. We’ll divide everything based on our contributions in battle."

"You basically took down the Golden Stone Giant all by yourself, so I won’t take any of its loot."

"I didn’t contribute much against the first four bosses, either, and you already gave me that piece of Scale Armor."

"So, in that case... how about you just give me one Advancement Material and one Leader-level Soul?"

Shen Xing was taken aback for a moment, then shook his head. "No, that’s far too little. That’s not a fair split at all."

"Let’s try again. You don’t need to be so modest with me."

"I’m not being modest. This really is based on contribution," Xia Wanyin said with a smile. "But... I do have one small condition."

"A condition?"

"Mhm, you could call it a request," Xia Wanyin said, nodding. "I’d like to buy the remaining three Leader-level Souls from you. How does 120,000 contribution points each sound?"

Hearing this, Shen Xing quickly did the math in his head.

120,000 contribution points was equivalent to 120 million Celestial Star Coins, nearly 30% above market price.

Even if these Souls were special, that was still a bit steep.

"I can do that... but are you sure you don’t want more?" Shen Xing said after a moment’s thought. "How about this: I’ll give you another Soul. You only have to pay me the contribution points for two."

"That’s not necessary," Xia Wanyin said, shaking her head. "This arrangement is the most reasonable, and we’re going to keep working together in the future, right?"

"All right, then."

Shen Xing didn’t press the issue further and directly transferred the four Souls and one Advancement Material to her.

’Besides, my original plan was just to sell these Souls for contribution points anyway.’

’Since Xia Wanyin needs them and her price is more than fair, selling them to her is just as well.’

’It also just goes to show, this woman is seriously rich.’

’Three Souls came to 360,000 contribution points, which is 360 million Celestial Star Coins. And she could come up with it just like that. She really is a rich girl.’

"Thank you so much, Shen Xing," Xia Wanyin said, her face full of gratitude. "I didn’t want to take all the Leader Souls at first. I know they’re important for you, too."

"But a friend of mine is heading somewhere very important soon and needs these Souls to get stronger, so I’m incredibly grateful."

"Don’t mention it."

Shen Xing chuckled. "By the way, rich girl—I mean, Wanyin, do you want that Dominator-level Soul? If you do, I can sell it to you, too."

"Huh?" Xia Wanyin was stunned. She hadn’t expected him to be willing to sell a Soul of that level.

But she quickly shook her head. "I’ll have to pass on that... A Dominator-level Soul is too precious. Even Master Level experts are willing to pay an enormous price for one, and I don’t have that much cash or that many contribution points on hand..."

"No problem," Shen Xing said generously. "Take it and use it first. You can just pay me back later when you have the money."

’With her financial resources, he wasn’t worried about her being unable to pay him back.’

"No, really," Xia Wanyin said, shaking her head. "It will take me a long time just to absorb these four Leader-level Souls. A Dominator-level Soul requires at least Tier Three Peak to use, and I’m nowhere near that."

Shen Xing thought about it and figured she had a point, so he didn’t press her any further.

"Oh, right, Shen Xing," Xia Wanyin said. "I saw there are also two Golden Pupils among the loot. Could you sell them to me?"

"You mean these?" Shen Xing picked up two gleaming, yellow eyeballs from the pile of loot on the ground. They seemed to contain a special kind of Power.

"Yes!" The young woman in the white dress nodded lightly, a hint of anticipation in her voice. "It’s an extremely Rare material, and it’s useful to me."

"I’ll buy them for 100,000 contribution points each. How does that sound?"

"They’re useful to you?" Shen Xing shoved them directly into her hands. "Then they’re yours. No charge."

Xia Wanyin froze again. Feeling the two round objects in her hands, her pale pupils trembled slightly.

For some reason, the smile she usually wore gradually vanished, and tears began to well up in the corners of her eyes.

"Hey, don’t cry..."

Shen Xing had no idea why she’d suddenly started crying. He had zero experience comforting girls and was at a complete loss.

It was Reina, standing to the side, who offered her a handkerchief.

"I’m... I’m sorry... I’m all right..."

Xia Wanyin took the handkerchief and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, her usual smile returning to her face. "Thank you, Reina."

Reina nodded and stood silently to the side, saying nothing.

Xia Wanyin put the two Golden Pupils away and said gratefully, "And thank you, Shen Xing."

"I’m so lucky to have met you here."

Shen Xing smiled. ’Meeting her,’ he thought, ’wasn’t I the lucky one?’