Huayaofeng Mountaintop Villa.
Inside the lavishly decorated reception hall, Jiang Yan sat as an honored guest.
The moment he arrived, Venina presented him with two gifts.
The first—an Eight-Series war lance, worth hundreds of millions of soft girl coins.
The second—a full Eight-Series combat uniform, even more expensive.
Just upon meeting, Venina had directly thrown more than a billion at him.
Jiang Yan felt a little dizzy.
So this… is how rich people talk? Directly smashing money at someone?
He was confused—
But he really liked it.
"No merit, no reward. This gift is far too valuable," Jiang Yan said cautiously, still unable to discern Venina's true intentions. He kept his demeanor reserved.
Venina had just returned from a cocktail banquet. She wore a finely tailored black evening dress that perfectly showcased her tall, proud figure. Her makeup was exquisite, her gaze naturally seductive, red lips lifted in a lazy, confident smile—
Dazzling enough to steal one's breath.
Jiang Yan had been amazed the instant he saw her.
Her temperament alone could conquer a room.
"You don't need to be so formal."
Venina chuckled softly.
Her gaze swept lightly over him, lazy and confident, yet carrying an unquestionable authority.
"The gifts I, Venina, decide to give are never taken back. Take them. They're my personal investment in you—nothing to do with any other faction. I'm making a friend. Understood?"
She looked at him with a self-assured smile.
In her mind, Jiang Yan would surely accept.
And indeed—
Jiang Yan smiled.
"Since Lord Venina says so, I will respectfully accept."
It was her private investment.
Accepting it meant establishing a personal connection.
A high-level God of War's goodwill—who wouldn't take it?
More importantly…
Venina was one of the targets he intended to win over.
Step by step.
Accepting her gift was a perfect beginning.
"That's better."
Venina nodded in satisfaction.
She had two reasons for investing in Jiang Yan.
First—her nephew Candice had spoken extremely highly of him.
She knew Candice's arrogance well. For him to admit inferiority to Jiang Yan meant his talent was unquestionable.
Second—this was to pave the way for her son, Li Wei.
Next March, Li Wei would also enter the Elite Training Camp, a quota she had personally secured from HR Alliance headquarters.
But she understood her son too well.
He had talent, yes—but far from enough to qualify naturally for the Training Camp.
During this period in the No. 003 Abandoned City, she had been monitoring Li Wei's progress every day.
Intermediate General-level physique, barely able to handle most junior beast generals, and dismal actual combat skill.
Even with massive resources poured into him, he would need at least ten years to break into the War God level.
Ten years later…
Jiang Yan might already be a high-level God of War—
or perhaps even the legendary level.
Thus, investing early was absolutely necessary.
Both Jiang Yan and Li Wei would be from Jiangnan Base City. At the Elite Training Camp, all Jiangnan students stayed in Jiangnan Pavilion.
If she invested in Jiang Yan now, he would naturally look after Li Wei.
Before sending Li Wei off, she had already told him to build a good relationship with Jiang Yan.
She and Li Yao had climbed to where they were through countless bones.
Plenty of allies, just as many enemies.
A billion was pocket change.
But a future powerhouse ally?
That was priceless.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yan examined the Eight-Series lance.
Its body was dark red, and its tip forged from a special alloy excavated from ancient ruins—a rare mixture containing cro-alloy. Its hardness rivaled that of a Nine-Series weapon.
A weapon that might accompany him for a very long time.
"What plans do you have coming up?" Venina asked casually, intending to chat a little more before sending him off.
"I plan to head to City 003 to train in two days," Jiang Yan said truthfully.
"City 003?"
Venina raised an eyebrow, then smiled.
"What a coincidence. My son Li Wei is training near Vanke Dream City over there. He'll also be entering the Elite Training Camp in March, and you two will likely live in Jiangnan Pavilion. If you feel like it, you can drop by Vanke Dream City first. Get to know Li Wei—perhaps you'll become good friends."
"Huh? That is quite a coincidence."
Jiang Yan showed just the right amount of surprise, then nodded.
"In that case, when I head over, I'll stop by Vanke Dream City first."
Hearing this, Venina's smile deepened.
The two chatted a few minutes longer before Jiang Yan left Huayaofeng Villa, carrying the lance and combat uniform.
When Jiang Yan returned home, Janet nearly dropped her cup.
Her idol had given Jiang Yan something worth a billion—
and even emphasized it was personal investment?!
Shouldn't someone like Venina be recruiting him into the HR Alliance?
But she hadn't even mentioned it!
"A good lance… but too heavy."
Jiang Yan spun it in his hand, the metal whistling as it cut the air.
Given his current physique, a Seven-Series weapon was actually more appropriate.
This Eight-Series lance was significantly heavier.
"But it's fine. Heavy is still usable—just needs getting used to."
He grinned. Consider it strength training.
Maybe practicing with this lance would bring unexpected benefits.
"Oh, right! Jiang Yan—teacher came back!"
Janet suddenly remembered and quickly added.
"Oh? Sister Jiang Fang returned?" His eyes brightened.
"Mhm." Janet nodded. "She said when you got home, you should go see her. Probably to test your strength after this morning."
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