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"Little Seven, have you gotten yourself into some trouble, there are some deals you just can't do."
Tao Long said to Tao Yu with a hint of trepidation, the wrinkles on his face all squeezing together.
In his limited understanding, getting so much money must mean risking one's life!
And even risking one's life wasn't enough!
At least, apart from Little Seven who had Grade A talent, the entire family combined wouldn't suffice.
To put it bluntly, they weren't worthy of such income even if they risked their lives!
Little Seven had Grade A talent, and if he were to sign his life away to some major power, there might be a glimmer of hope.
"Hey, you just lack experience, don't you? I'm riding on the coattails of the two Masters from the Suns, even the slightest windfall from them can bring infinite benefits."
Tao Yu imitated the expression Joseph had once worn as he mockingly gestured towards the Floating City in the sky.
It couldn't be helped, his family's knowledge was too limited, bringing out his powerful patrons' identity seemed the only way to stop their worries, as there didn't seem to be any other method!
If he didn't brag a little, he estimated that even if he gave them some pocket money, they would be reluctant to spend it, saving it all instead.
"Hiss~, do those noble people really value you so much?"
Tao Long was shocked, his face failing to hide his astonishment.
"Yes, do you know about the legendary 'Child of Destiny' from the Abyss?"
Tao Yu explained bluntly.
'Child of Destiny,' Tao Yu had heard some stories and legends about it, mainly from his parents.
They all nodded, indicating they knew.
"This 'Child of Destiny' has another name, called 'Chosen One'. When they stay at the base, they can reduce the probability of the base falling into the chaos of the Abyss, so they are quite valuable in the early stages, and I found one for the base."
This was something that could be discussed openly, so he could say it candidly to his family members.
However, seeing their somewhat blank expressions, they still didn't grasp what this meant, Tao Yu pondered for a moment before adding,
"You can think of it as each one granting a reward of one hundred thousand Yuan Force."
The actual price was not calculated like that, but it did not prevent Tao Yu from saying so, as it made it easier for his family to accept and understand.
At these words, Tao Long almost lost his balance and nearly fell. He steadied himself against the doorframe for a long while before quickly darting out the door, cautiously looking left and right, and then coming back to bolt the door.
"You can't talk about this outside, it could get someone killed."
Tao Long warned gravely.
Generally, Pioneers killing each other don't lead to loss of Yuan Force, and robberies are quite rare.
Tao Yu felt the ambiance of the gathering and likewise harbored indescribable emotions within his heart.
This is what family is...
"Old Seven, from now on you will be the backbone of our family. You have ideas, and we won't rush or decide for you, but you still need to find a way to pass down your exceptional talent soon," Tao Long said, his face flushing a bit as he alluded indirectly.
"Yes, I've been worn out by all the matchmakers coming lately, I actually saw a few decent prospects..." Hong Xia was much more direct, as older women often enjoy this kind of topic.
"You don't have to worry about that, if I'm going to choose someone, it would at least be from the Inner City, I'll refuse anyone from the Outer City," said Tao Yu, not outright opposing the idea but rather expressing his own ambitions.
"It's good to have aspirations, but actually, that's not an issue. There are plenty who would like to take advantage of good talent..." Hong Xia continued to speak, but before she could finish, Tao Long interrupted her.
"Enough, what vision do we possess? It's not even comparable to that of Seven's experiences these past few months. Let him make his own judgements," he said.
Tao Yu also felt a chill deep down, was she about to say something incredibly crude just now?
However, it seems like that would be normal, not just in the Outer City but even within the Inner City...
...
Because the Development Zone now had a terminal, Tao Yu had completed all the tasks he could and for those he couldn't, Sun Shiyu had already provided Yuan Force for direct subsidies, so there was no further need to visit the task hall.
But with the cost-effective Qi Replenishing Pills and the availability of Qi-tonic Soup, Tao Yu still went to the Wan Liu Dojo for his daily training...
"Master Tao."
"Good day, Uncle Master."
"Master Tao..."
"..."
Compared to before, Tao Yu's presence in the Wan Liu Dojo was completely different now, and everyone who knew him would greet him proactively.
For those learning at the dojo, two months wasn't considered a long time, especially not for the difficulty level of these skill sets.
Tao Yu even spotted a few people who had first entered the dojo with him still engaged in group practice with the larger group, apparently not having finished yet.
But for Tao Yu, these times had seen earth-shaking transformations!
His initial Deification upon returning, followed by the secondary Deification of two talents after four months!
"Though compared to the expenses that will follow, it seems to be a long process of accumulation." Tao Yu sighed slightly.
His journey in the Abyss could be described as smooth sailing throughout.
The fractured Heart of the World, the Chosen One, vaccine information and samples, the wealth secured from these pioneering conquests of the new world, added to the haulage tasks during the initial clearance of the Development Zone, had earned him a hefty first pot of gold.
What he needed next, apart from the daily accumulation of experience, were new matching skills and another round of Deification, both exigent of significantly more Yuan Force.
"Continuing to stay nearby, I can't even guarantee the same rate of earning as before..." Tao Yu thought, as he arrived at the practice fields behind the cafeteria where he often trained, beginning today's exercise regimen...