The group looked at the Iron Demon Wolf King who suddenly died violently, showing a puzzled expression. It was only after searching around that they realized it was the work of Nirvana.

Qi Mingyu and others quickly came to Chu Chen's side.

However, the first to speak was Li Mingjie.

"A good move to capture the thief by capturing the king first. Young man, your potential is unlimited."

Chu Chen smiled at Li Mingjie in response to his compliment, without saying much.

"Well done. If it weren't for you two taking action, the mission might have failed," Qi Mingyu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen replied, "Brother Qi, you're too kind. It was thanks to you guys restraining the Iron Demon Wolf King. Otherwise, even if we took action, we wouldn't have been able to do anything."

Qi Mingyu laughed upon hearing this.

The two chatted for a while, getting closer to each other.

Previously, they saw Chu Chen and the other person as mere deadweight. But now, the strength the two displayed was not much inferior, naturally changing the attitude of the three. Moreover, both were top talents, so it was only natural to seize the opportunity to make friends.

"Brother Chu, I'll host tonight, let's have a good drink," Qi Mingyu said with a laugh, patting Chu Chen on the shoulder.

For those unaware, they would think the two were old friends who hadn't met for years.

Chu Chen politely declined Qi Mingyu's invitation, not because of any previous unpleasantness, but simply because he did not like socializing.

After cleaning up the battlefield and recording the evidence, the five bid farewell to Li Mingjie.

After sending off the five, Li Mingjie looked at several dead Bulldozers and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

This escort mission could no longer be executed, so he could only return with the group, waiting until manpower was replenished before setting off again.

Soon, Chu Chen and the five returned to the Daoist School. After submitting the mission, each gained one hundred points.

However, the gains from this mission were far more than that.

The Iron Wolf Thieves had raided several times, so their wealth was naturally considerable.

The loot obtained from the Iron Wolf Thieves was worth tens of millions of Alliance Coins, with the Iron Water Wolf alone contributing over five million.

The loot belonged to their small team and did not need to be handed over, finally each person received over two million Alliance Coins.

This was considered a pleasant surprise.

Their performance soon reached Lu Hongfei's ears.

Upon learning that there was an error in the message, his face darkened.

If Chu Chen and the other person had encountered an accident because of this, he would be to blame endlessly.

Chu Chen was someone he and the City Lord valued, the future backbone of Celestial Star City, while Zhang Yuyan's background was extremely terrifying. If something happened to her, they could hardly bear it.

Lu Hongfei hurriedly set aside his matters to come and check on the five.

This left Qi Mingyu and the other three surprised and flattered.

After praising Qi Mingyu and the other three a few words, Lu Hongfei sent them away.

"Director Lu, if there's nothing else, I'll be going first," Zhang Yuyan said solemnly.

Lu Hongfei hastily stopped her, saying, "Hold on, I just received news that in three days, a Second-Level Secret Realm will be born in Black Mist City. I wonder if you're interested."

Hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. A newly born Secret Realm meant no one had ever set foot in it, and its circumstances were unclear.

However, one thing was certain: the treasures within the Secret Realm would surely be abundant.

Chu Chen was quite tempted by this, having gained a lot from the last Secret Realm, and even acquired a rare Space Belt. With Lei Yao and Nirvana safeguarding him, he felt confident in safely exiting the Secret Realm.

"Director, I'm naturally interested in entering the Secret Realm. But this time, does it require consuming the times specified in the contract?" Chu Chen asked with a smile.

Lu Hongfei replied with annoyance, "You brat, trying to get something for nothing again? Of course, it requires consuming the times. The benefits within a newly born Secret Realm need not be explained more, right? If you don't agree, forget it."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen quickly smiled and said, "Director, please don't misunderstand. I was just casually asking."

Lu Hongfei ignored Chu Chen and turned to Zhang Yuyan.

"I can't decide on this matter right now. Let me discuss it with Uncle Zhang when I return, and I'll let you know," Zhang Yuyan said after thinking it over.

Lu Hongfei swiftly replied with a smile, "Alright, I'll temporarily reserve a spot for you."

"Okay, then I'll go back to find Uncle Zhang."

Chu Chen originally wanted to leave with Zhang Yuyan, but was stopped by Lu Hongfei.

"Director, do you have anything else?"

Lu Hongfei smiled and said, "Didn't you obtain a Key in the First-Level Secret Realm last time?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen showed a hint of joy, it seemed there were more gains this time.

Lu Hongfei smiled and continued, "Don't be in such a rush. Due to being busy with guarding the city, the resources within the Secret Realm were only recently itemized. The total value is about five billion Alliance Coins, and you have a ten percent share, roughly fifty million."

Chu Chen couldn't help but frown upon hearing this. Such a large Secret Realm being valued at just five billion seemed rather low.

Seeing Chu Chen's somewhat upset expression, Lu Hongfei smiled and said, "This five billion is only the value of Star Beasts and plant-type Star Treasures, while the total value of minerals within the Secret Realm is about ten billion."

Upon hearing this, Chu Chen finally smiled. A single Secret Realm adventure netted him a huge fortune of one hundred and fifty million, which he hadn't dared to imagine before.

While Chu Chen was pondering how to utilize this money, Lu Hongfei poured cold water on him.

"Don't be too happy. This money won't be paid to you all at once. The minerals need to be extracted bit by bit, and the Star Beasts and plant-type Star Treasures need to continue being nurtured within the Secret Realm."

"Ah, isn't this quite a rip-off."

"A rip-off? You don't understand anything. Let me educate you. Minerals are non-renewable resources, which is unavoidable. However, Star Beasts and plant-type Star Treasures are renewable resources, so long as they are well nurtured, your annual revenue won't be low. If the Secret Realm exists for a decade, your income can reach two to three hundred million. If the Secret Realm exists longer, its value will be higher. Understood?" Lu Hongfei explained solemnly.

Chu Chen nodded upon hearing this and said, "I understand. Ultimately, it's sustainable development. The longer the Secret Realm exists, the higher my revenue."

"Exactly. You, as one of the beneficiaries of the Secret Realm, will also enjoy some privileges. For instance, you can have priority in selecting any items from the Secret Realm, with the costs deducted from your revenue. Additionally, when selling Star Beasts from the Secret Realm, preference will be given to cooperating with your slaughterhouse, and your mother's plant nurseries will enjoy the same treatment."

Chu Chen couldn't help but be surprised upon hearing this. The Five Great Daoist Schools truly showed warmth in their actions.

Although the yields from these businesses did not equal a tenth of the Secret Realm's revenue, the fact that they thought of their own first was quite touching. They truly ensured that resources stayed within their circle.

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