Chapter 101: A Substantial Sum (Ten Thousand Updates, Please Support!)
What Zhang Ze hadn’t expected was a call from Yu Qian that very evening.
“Xiao Ze, I’ve completed the financial procedures on my end.”
“Send me your account number, and I’ll transfer the money right away.”
Zhang Ze didn’t ask about the exact amount, but from Yu Qian’s excited tone, he knew it would be substantial. Later that night, a notification arrived—the sum of over eighteen million yuan had been deposited, leaving Zhang Ze momentarily stunned.
After all, this was just one cash flow under Chen Hao’s control! The cult’s ambition to dominate the pill market in Beijiang Province required vast resources, but Chen Hao would never keep all his funds in one place.
Staring at the balance for a long while, Zhang Ze grinned so widely his jaw nearly dislocated.
“What are you grinning at like that?” Zhang Qingping asked, noticing his silly smile.
Knowing Zhang Ze’s plan, Qianqian couldn’t help but feel excited too.
It was worth noting that although over eighteen million yuan had been transferred to Zhang Ze’s name, his system’s wealth value remained unchanged. This was likely why Zhang Ze hadn’t explained how the money would be divided among the others.
Though the idea had come from Zhang Ze, the entire process and execution had been largely handled by Yu Qian. Meanwhile, Peng Fei was still sacrificing himself, gathering more intelligence.
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“No big deal~” Wiping away the drool threatening to fall, Zhang Ze quickly said to Peng Fei and the others, “I’ve successfully intercepted a sum of money. Let’s discuss how to split it.”
Qianqian and the others perked up at this news. Even Yu Qian, who knew the exact amount better than anyone, widened his eyes in surprise. Though he hadn’t expected to share in this money, he couldn’t hide his excitement.
“Ze ge~” Qianqian called out, “Give me the lowdown—how much?”
“Is it more than one of Peng Fei’s lottery tickets?” she asked eagerly.
With a light laugh, Zhang Ze replied, “Definitely way more than a single lottery ticket.”
Peng Fei instantly brightened, muttering, “That does sound pretty impressive!”
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The group chattered excitedly. In the end, Qianqian and Peng Fei each took 2 million yuan. Despite Yu Qian’s repeated refusals, Zhang Ze still gave him 3 million.
In just two days, Zhang Ze had netted over 11 million yuan. Even though the cult wasn’t short on money, this was still over 18 million yuan in total.
If you looked at Qianqian, Peng Fei, and even Yu Qian, all of them smiling so broadly they couldn’t close their mouths, you’d understand.
With this, Zhang Ze’s system wealth value soared to a terrifying 21,321 points. This meant that for a long time ahead, he would no longer worry about wealth.
His cultivation speed would undoubtedly reach an incredibly formidable level.
However, these were all the good news. Everyone understood that after this, Zhang Ze would inevitably become a target for the cult’s retaliation.
In this light, though Zhang Ze had contributed the least effort, he bore the greatest risk. Since the plan had been his, no one else could really argue.
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After the feast, Peng Fei approached Zhang Ze, smiling as he asked, “Do you want me to keep pressing on Xia Minmin’s side?”
“Heh heh~” Zhang Ze didn’t answer directly.
Before Peng Fei could respond, a voice filled with jealousy complained loudly.
“I just don’t get why you won’t use some clever tactics. Why do you have to send Peng Fei to shamelessly flirt and buy favors?”
Zhang Qingping, clearly displeased, scolded Zhang Ze.
“Oh ho~” Without a word of defense, one of Zhang Ze’s top supporters quickly stepped in.
Qianqian lightened the mood, mockingly teasing Zhang Qingping, “Are you jealous because you see Brother Peng falling for another woman?”
“Liu Qianqian, you want to die or what!” Zhang Qingping snapped back.
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Meanwhile, in Xiangcheng County, the stout man followed closely behind Huang Ming, occasionally glancing at the piled-up corpses of strange beasts.
Red ones, green ones, four-legged, and even some with two wings...
Though he didn’t know what species they were, the stout man was certain of one thing—they were not creatures from Earth.
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After two days of rest, Huang Ming’s injuries had improved considerably. Now he was leading the stout man toward a tent.
“Do you know about the Star Gate incident?” A military officer asked Huang Ming as he and the stout man arrived.
Huang Ming didn’t hide anything and explained he had served in the military.
The officer didn’t press further but was surprised when Huang Ming asked about a certain unit.
“You mean the 112 Combat Division of Martial Artists?”
The officer’s expression showed surprise.
Huang Ming reiterated, “Yes, the 112 Combat Division sent from Anqing Province to assist with the Star Gate anomaly.”
“I have a brother who should have retired with me, but recently I heard that when the Star Gate opened in Nanhe Province, he applied to rejoin and fight.”
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After hearing Huang Ming’s words, the middle-aged officer no longer displayed his former arrogance. His gaze toward Huang Ming was filled with respect.
Soon he spoke, “The 112 Combat Division from Anqing Province... is now... stranded in the star domain.”
“What did you say?” Huang Ming’s eyes widened in shock.
The officer repeated proudly, “The 112 Combat Division sent to assist from Anqing Province did not return to Earth when the Star Gate closed!”
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Some sacrificed themselves for the world, others scrambled for their own interests.
After spending several days at the Wen family estate in Qingfeng Ancient Town, Duan Qingkuang and Duan Hong prepared to leave.
Notably, Wen Qing, the eldest son of the Wen family, was heading to Jiuhua Gate with them.
“Qing’er~” Wen Tianming said with a serious expression, “Once you arrive at Jiuhua Gate, listen to your Uncle Duan Qingkuang’s arrangements and work hard on your martial arts studies!”
Wen Qing wasn’t too concerned and replied softly, “Don’t worry, Father, I’ll train hard!”
After exchanging a few more words, Wen Ran arrived.
“Qingkuang, I need you to speak to Sect Master Duan about that matter,” Wen Ran said with a joyful smile.
“Don’t worry, Senior Wen. We traditional martial arts sects should support each other. I believe the Sect Master will agree.”
“Good, good~”
After discussing a few more things with Wen Ran, Duan Qingkuang and the others set off.
“Wen Song, bring Xue’er to the main hall to see me,” Wen Ran said to the companion beside him after their figures faded into the distance.
As he spoke, he turned to Wen Tianming and added, “Tianming, you should come along too.”
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About ten minutes later, Ren Xue’er and Wen Song arrived at the main hall of the Wen family estate.
Inside, aside from Wen Ran, Wen Tianming and his wife were also present.
Wen Ran, clearly pleased to see Ren Xue’er, chatted warmly for a while before addressing the matter at hand.
“Xue’er, you and Wen Song have grown up together, so your relationship must be very pure. Your wedding will be at the end of October.”
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Ren Xue’er remained silent for a long moment.