The Frail Guide Who Devoured an Entire Pollution Zone

Chapter 19: Chapter 19: Young Miss, the Family Head Requests Your Presence

The doctor’s examination revealed that Xu Qingsui was simply suffering from exhaustion after depleting her spiritual power.

All she needed was to rest and slowly recuperate, or nourish her spiritual power, and she would recover.

Lu Jingyu could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

After seeing the doctor out, Lu Jingyu rubbed the ring on his hand.

The next second, a Linglong Grass radiating a golden light appeared in his palm.

Looking at the still-sleeping Xu Qingsui, Lu Jingyu placed the Linglong Grass on her chest.

He made a pushing gesture, and the Linglong Grass sank into Xu Qingsui’s chest. Then, a brilliant light emanated from her chest, enveloping her entire body.

The other team members who had cleared the instance with them had followed them all the way to the infirmary.

When they saw Lu Jingyu touch his ring and a Linglong Grass appear in his palm, everyone was astonished.

A Space Ring!

The captain actually had a Space Ring on his hand.

They had never seen Lu Jingyu use it before, so everyone had just assumed it was an ordinary ring.

The shock from the Space Ring hadn’t even faded when someone recognized the Linglong Grass.

This was one of the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that could nourish spiritual power. In Zone 9, they had only ever heard of it, never seen it. Some hadn’t even heard of it at all.

Furthermore, according to rumors, only a few of the great noble families in Central City possessed a handful of Linglong Grass stalks.

They never expected their captain to have one, and... he used it so casually!

Seeing the Linglong Grass disappear into Xu Qingsui’s body like that, many of them felt a pang in their hearts.

In the face of such a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure, they had nearly forgotten that it was Xu Qingsui who had helped them clear the instance just moments ago.

After she absorbed the Linglong Grass, Xu Qingsui’s complexion visibly improved, and only then did Lu Jingyu let out a breath of relief.

Once he was certain Xu Qingsui was fine, Lu Jingyu looked at the others. It was time for a reckoning.

His gaze swept over each person, and Lu Jingyu couldn’t help but frown.

”Where’s Li Yaru?”

Hearing Lu Jingyu’s question, the team members looked at each other, only then realizing that Li Yaru had disappeared at some point.

”Captain, we haven’t seen her since we cleared the instance.”

Lu Jingyu nodded. ”She may have fled, but her actions were plain for all to see: attempting to murder a guide, abandoning her teammates, and selfishly pursuing her own interests at a critical moment, regardless of others...”

”Her actions have crossed my bottom line. I am officially announcing her expulsion. As for everything else, I will settle the score with her, one by one.”

At the mention of Li Yaru’s deeds, the other team members were also filled with righteous indignation.

Especially at the final moment, Li Yaru had actually used everyone’s lives and the safety of Zone 9 as bargaining chips. She had incurred the wrath of the entire group.

Everyone voiced their agreement, supporting Lu Jingyu’s decision.

”Next, let’s discuss the distribution of the team’s rewards.”

At the mention of reward distribution, everyone’s attention immediately shifted away from Li Yaru.

This was the reward for an SS level clear. It was bound to be substantial.

”Given Arthur’s sacrifice on this mission, I propose we take half of the monetary reward and give it to Arthur’s family as compensation. The remainder, excluding Li Yaru, will be split evenly five ways.”

Arthur alone accounted for half. Although it seemed a bit skewed, the man was gone, after all.

Although they felt a little down about it, no one was going to dwell on the issue. They all nodded in agreement.

”There’s one more person. Guide Xu Qingsui’s contribution to our successful clearing of the instance was indispensable. Especially at the end—if she hadn’t exhausted her spiritual power, we wouldn’t have gotten the clear reward, and Zone 9 would have been completely contaminated by now.”

As he spoke, Lu Jingyu looked toward Xu Qingsui on the bed, a flicker in his eyes.

’This woman is too special. This is the first time I’ve realized that such a selfless woman could exist in this apocalypse.’

Hearing Lu Jingyu’s words, the others also looked at Xu Qingsui, their eyes filled with gratitude and admiration.

”You all saw it too. She exhausted her spiritual power to clear the instance. Therefore, I’ve decided that if there are any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for spiritual power recovery in the team rewards, they will all be allocated to her.”

The crowd froze. Although they were very grateful to Xu Qingsui, they were still a bit reluctant in their hearts to give her all the spiritual-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

No one spoke up. Lu Jingyu took in their expressions, already knowing what they were thinking.

”Even if you had these spiritual-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, you would just sell them for money. But money has a price, while a life is priceless.”

A hint of pressure entered Lu Jingyu’s tone, and everyone lowered their heads.

”The spiritual-type Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures will be distributed as I’ve said. The rest will be allocated according to need. If anyone still has an issue, you can come find me privately. I will give you a satisfactory answer.”

Although everyone was somewhat unwilling, in the end, no one dared to say anything more.

They were all veterans who had followed Lu Jingyu for a long time. In the past, Lu Jingyu had never let them suffer a loss.

After thinking it over, no one was willing to offend him over this one incident.

Besides, they were giving them to an A level Guide. It could be considered an investment in their network.

Maybe they’d need to ask Xu Qingsui for a favor in the future. Earning the goodwill of an A level Guide wasn’t a bad deal.

Seeing that no one had any more objections, Lu Jingyu waved his hand, dismissing them to get some rest.

He, however, did not leave. He sat down right beside Xu Qingsui.

Looking at her delicate face, images began to surface in his mind.

’Just who are you?’

’Why are we so compatible?’

After leaving the instance, Li Yaru immediately deserted the team.

Wandering the streets, she didn’t know where to go.

The Heiyu Alliance was definitely not an option.

Lu Jingyu wouldn’t spare her.

The Li Family... She didn’t dare go back.

Just as Li Yaru was wandering aimlessly, about to walk out of the safe zone, two figures blocked her path.

Recognizing the people before her, Li Yaru’s face instantly turned deathly pale.

She hurriedly turned to leave, but two more figures blocked her escape route.

”Miss Li, where might you be going?”

Li Yaru gritted her teeth and looked at the man who had spoken, trying her best to remain calm as she snapped, ”Li Lingyu, what is the meaning of this? What are you planning to do to me?”

Li Lingyu let out a cold, mocking laugh. ”Miss Li, how would I dare do anything to you! I’m simply here on behalf of the Family Head to invite Miss Li home. And besides, I’d also like to ask what exactly Miss Li has done!”

”The Family Head... Why does the Family Head want me back?” Cold sweat trickled down Li Yaru’s cheeks.

”How would I know what’s on the Family Head’s mind? But I’m sure Miss Li has a good idea, doesn’t she? Why don’t you enlighten me first, Miss Li?” Li Lingyu said with a smile, unable to hide the smug look on his face.

Li Yaru shook her head, stumbling backward until she bumped into something and stopped.

”Si Xun, it seems Miss Li is reluctant to come back with us. But the Family Head’s orders cannot be disobeyed. I’ll have to trouble you to bring Miss Li back!”