Qiuqiu waited until the chat was winding down before timidly asking, "Boss, can we distribute the rewards now? Are you in a better mood?"
Qi Xu was taken aback. Right, the rewards for such a difficult cross-region arena challenge hadn't been handed out yet.
Qiuqiu: "Hehehe, boss, let me tell you, I secretly reported that other Qiuqiu for maliciously manipulating the match. It got fined again, a huge amount. So the rewards this time are really generous."
"Alright, let's go. We're all ready."
[Now distributing rewards for this cross-region arena competition! Total rewards obtained: 20,000 Vehicle Upgrade Cards, 100 Color Fragment Blind Boxes, one Treasure Map, 10 Lethal Protection Cards, and 2 Vehicle Cores.]
Qi Xu took out the Treasure Map first to check it, but was somewhat disappointed. The map was named [Fairy Tale World]. Looking at the details, it required the participation of the number one ranked players from 10 different regions.
Furthermore, these 10 top-ranked players all needed to have secured first place in their regional monthly rankings at least three times. It couldn't be used for now, so he stored it directly in his backpack.
He then pondered the distribution method for the 100 Color Fragment Blind Boxes. No matter what, they needed to quickly produce a few more Ability Users. They were definitely going to be targeted by the other four regions in next month's [Strongest Contender Tournament].
So, he directly discussed with the group: "Divide the 10 Lethal Protection Cards equally. For the 20,000 Vehicle Upgrade Cards, we'll each take 2,000. The rest will be stored as team common property, to be used by whoever needs to upgrade their vehicle. After using them, we'll slowly replenish the pool.
As for the 100 Fragment Blind Boxes, we'll focus them on one person until they gather enough color fragments, then move to the next.
Any problems with this distribution?"
"No problem," everyone answered in unison.
Qi Xu then took out all 100 fragment blind boxes and poked Dongfang Yuan. "Come on, you go first."
Dongfang Yuan immediately recoiled in resistance. "No, no, no! I don't have a single fragment yet. I'm afraid I might use all 100 and still not get enough to go."
Qi Xu placed the [Lucky Charm] into Dongfang Yuan's hand. "Hurry up. Now's not the time for modesty. The team needs top-tier combat power right now."
War Wolf 009, forcing himself to endure his headache, said, feigning nonchalance, "Hurry up, Sister Cut You. Become an Ability User quickly so I can run to you for shelter if I'm in danger later. My head's been hurting lately. Once you're back, I'll just cling to you for a while."
Only then did Dongfang Yuan give War Wolf 009 a firm nod, looking seriously into his eyes and saying, "Alright. From now on, your big sister will have your back. As long as I'm alive, I won't let you die. I, Dongfang Yuan, keep my word."
War Wolf 009 was visibly stunned. He had just been trying to give Sister Cut You an excuse to hurry up and open the boxes, never expecting to receive such a formal promise. For a moment, he was at a loss, awkwardly scratching his head, a faint blush coloring his dark cheeks.
The bond between the two had nothing to do with romance. It was simply the trust between teammates willing to entrust their lives to one another. Every second fought side-by-side was a bond forged from shared fervor.
War Wolf 004 and 008 watched from behind, envious enough to want to applaud. Old Nine might be a bit simple, but he's got good luck! That's Sister Cut You's promise... they were crying with envy...
Dongfang Yuan took a deep breath and with trembling hands, cracked open the first fragment blind box. Purple. She needed 12 in total.
Bian immediately started exerting her influence on the remaining blind boxes. "You all must be purple, okay? I love purple the most. Let's see which blind box baby can give us the cutest purple fragment, hmm?"
Dongfang Yuan was greatly puzzled. "What good will that do?"
The result was that the second fragment blind box she opened was also purple. Dongfang Yuan immediately shut her own unworthy mouth.
In the end, she successfully used only 22 boxes to obtain 12 purple fragments.
Without wasting time, Dongfang Yuan set off immediately!
For the next candidate, Qi Xu had originally wanted to save the chance for War Wolf 009, as he was a member of the original small group and his strength was more than sufficient.
Just take that psychic-type Ability User he encountered today. Against any other opponent, the outcome might have been different.
But of all things, his mental energy was damaged, leaving him currently unfit for combat.
War Wolf 009 sensed Qi Xu's hesitation. "I'm in no rush. I need to recover. Don't worry, Boss. Having followed you for so long, I know perfectly well—opportunities will come plenty."
Qi Xu nodded. "Once you're better, we'll definitely pool resources for you first, everyone together."
"I know, I know. Don't say more, Boss. It's kinda embarrassing." War Wolf 009 had blushed twice in a short span, this time all the way to his neck.
This feeling of being treated sincerely and carefully protected by everyone was genuinely a bit intoxicating. For a moment, it seemed even his headache wasn't as bad...
"Then let Little Song have a go."
Song Peifeng had been secretly laughing at War Wolf 009's blushing and didn't expect to be called suddenly.
"Ah, me?"
After all, he hadn't been with Boss Whirlwind for very long, and Song Peifeng always considered himself outside her inner circle. But this was already good, much better than when he was struggling alone—he hardly ever worried about Vehicle Upgrade Cards anymore.
But being asked now was unexpected. He wondered if he should say something polite, but what should he say?
Qi Xu knew exactly how to "handle" this kind of kid. "Hurry up. What color energy fragment do you have the most of right now? Work hard and awaken as an Ability User quickly. Otherwise, with your strength being too weak, we can't take you to the next cross-region arena challenge."
Little Song immediately grew nervous. "I can do it! I'll train extra hard this month. I'll improve!"
"Then hurry up and crack those eggs."
"Alright! I want black fragments. I currently have two! I need to collect 14 in total."
Bian switched up her incantation, but the gist was similar. Using another 30 eggs, she successfully gathered the black fragments Little Song needed. Tsk, another little unlucky one.
The little unlucky... no, Little Song drove off to begin his journey.
Qi Xu then looked at War Wolf 004 and 008. "There are 48 blind eggs left in total. You two discuss amongst yourselves. Who goes first?"
War Wolf 004 pointed directly at 008. "Sister Eight goes first. Her luck is better than mine."
War Wolf 008 didn't stand on ceremony either. "Fine! We're all family here, no need for polite back-and-forth."
Although the two hadn't been part of the Invincible Black Whirlwind's team for long, they really liked the team's atmosphere, especially feeling an inexplicable sense of closeness to Invincible Black Whirlwind herself.
War Wolf 008 already had seven green color fragments, so she only needed to open 10 fragment blind eggs to get enough.
War Wolf 004's luck was indeed worse. It took 32 blind eggs to successfully gather his set.
