Having confirmed the extreme importance of the information, Chen Jing ceased delving into the details of the battle.
Some things had processes far less important than their outcomes.
She picked up the tactical recording tablet once more, her fingertips gliding rapidly across the light screen.
The heavy atmosphere that had just permeated the room was instantly replaced by an even more tangible, heart-pounding anticipation.
"Alright, that concludes the report. Now, it's time for the rewards you've earned."
Chen Jing's expression softened visibly, and those always-sharp eyes even revealed a trace of unconcealed relief.
"First, the follow-up rewards from the Summer Special Training Camp."
She pulled up a virtual interface and gently pushed it before the four of them.
"In light of your performance in the 'Shattered Alliance' Dungeon, which far exceeded the scope of 'Excellent,' the Board of Directors has specially approved that your final rewards be doubled."
The instant her words fell, the Personal Terminals on the four of their wrists all chimed in unison.
Lin Xiyue tapped open hers in curiosity, two virtual cards shimmering with a gorgeous purple light floating quietly in her item slot, rotating slowly.
[ Fine Grade Equipment Exchange Card (Intermediate Rank 1, School-Only) ]
"Two for each person?" Xia Lian covered her mouth, letting out a soft gasp. "Each of us can exchange for two pieces of Fine Grade equipment?"
"That's right."
Chen Jing nodded. "With these, you can go to the school's Logistics Treasury, 'Tianji Pavilion,' and exchange them for any equipment between Level 40 and 50, with a quality no higher than Fine Grade. This is to provide you with an immediate gear upgrade after you advance to the Intermediate Rank."
This was an incredibly generous reward.
The equipment in Tianji Pavilion was all enchanted by masters, far surpassing any ordinary items found outside.
But this was merely the appetizer.
Chen Jing's fingertips glided across the recording tablet once more, and this time, Lin Qingyue's personal file appeared alone on the light screen.
"Student Lin Qingyue."
Her tone became exceptionally solemn.
"In this Dungeon, you promptly reported the critical intelligence regarding the America Team's active cultivation of the Dungeon Core in an attempt to wipe out all other nations' 'Purifiers' in one fell swoop."
"After verification, this intelligence has been deemed extremely valuable. Your actions not only indirectly saved the lives of dozens of students from various schools but also averted a malicious diplomatic incident that could have caused massive repercussions."
"By unanimous resolution of the School Committee, you are awarded a special contribution reward of 30,000 Credits!"
30,000!
Lin Xiyue gasped sharply, Su Wan's upright posture stiffened slightly, and Xia Lian subconsciously started calculating how much she could buy with that amount.
Tianshu University's Credits were too practical, food, clothing, daily necessities... everywhere required Credits.
An ordinary student working their head off for a whole semester would be considered a top achiever if they could save 3,000 to 5,000.
30,000 was an astronomical figure that most people might not even reach in four years at university!
Lin Qingyue's eyes lit up, but she was more concerned about something else.
"Teacher Chen, how was the America Team handled in the end?"
Hearing this question, a trace of cold sarcasm flashed across Chen Jing's face.
"Hmph, what else could they do."
She sneered.
"They pushed all the responsibility onto that 'Fanatic' named Cain, claiming everything was his personal extreme behavior, unrelated to the official American government."
"Now that there's no one left to testify, we have no more direct evidence, and this matter... can ultimately only be left unresolved."
"I knew it!"
Lin Xiyue slammed her fist hard into her palm. Holy Light Energy instantly erupted, only to be suppressed by her force, producing a dull thud.
"Those bastards! They dare to do it but not take responsibility! The next time I run into them in a Dungeon, I'll lay them all out, every single one!"
Her face was full of rage. Her Paladin's righteous nature made her feel a visceral disgust toward such despicable acts.
Su Wan reached out and gently grasped Lin Xiyue's white-knuckled fist.
She didn't say a word, but the frost condensed deep in her eyes was more lethal than any harsh words.
Xia Lian also pursed her lips tightly and nodded vigorously.
Within the team, the vigilance and hostility toward America were brought to a fever pitch at this moment.
Lin Qingyue wasn't surprised by this, but in her mind, she silently marked the American Professionals with a bright red "High Value, High Reward, Priority Kill" tag.
"Alright, don't be angry."
She patted her sister's shoulder, signaling her to calm down.
"So they're refusing to pay, huh? No matter. I'll keep the tab. There will come a day to collect it all back with interest."
Chen Jing gave Lin Qingyue an approving glance and continued, "Although the other side refuses to admit it diplomatically, the school will never slight any meritorious contributor when it comes to personal rewards."
Her finger tapped heavily on the screen.
"Next, here are the Purification rewards for the Unnamed Dungeon."
"This Dungeon is rated as a High-Risk Competitive Dungeon, with a base completion reward of 10,000 Credits per person. However, since your team achieved a Perfect Completion through 'Purification' and terminated the threat of the Evil God, the reward coefficient has been increased threefold."
"Therefore, each of you will also receive..."
"30,000 Credits!"
Boom!
If Lin Qingyue's personal 30,000 Credits earlier were a shocking surprise...
Then this team-wide 30,000 Credits per person was like a golden rainstorm pouring down on their heads, leaving the four girls dazed and dizzy.
"Additionally," Chen Jing raised her hand, signaling them not to let their brains short-circuit from joy just yet, "this is only the reward at the school level."
She cleared her throat and added, "Given the severity of the American conspiracy you reported, as well as your monumental achievement in Purifying the Evil God, the official authorities will also grant additional rewards."
"However... as you know, official procedures, well... data upload and approval speeds are not very fast. It will probably take some time before they are issued."
Lin Qingyue opened her Credit account.
The string of golden-bright digits gave her a sense of unreality.
Over sixty thousand!
She, Lin Qingyue, had officially achieved "Credit Freedom" today!
And there was still a future "futures" reward with an unknown amount!
Looking at the identical, foolishly surprised expressions on her teammates' faces, Lin Qingyue felt that the slight physical discomfort caused by being "forcibly deported," as well as her annoyance over America welshing on its debt, had all vanished into thin air.
Money, or rather Credits, was indeed the ultimate cure for everything.
She cleared her throat, a smile of composure unique to the wealthy gracing her face, and waved her hand elegantly to her three teammates who were still calculating their funds.
"Sisters, stop counting."
"Do you remember how we felt right after being kicked out, like our bodies were falling apart?"
Lin Xiyue and Xia Lian nodded subconsciously. The memory of that torture, where their souls were torn apart and then crudely stitched back together, still made their scalps tingle.
"I recall that in the school's deluxe logistics services, there's a top-grade medicinal bath called 'Dragon Blood and Phoenix Marrow Decoction.'"
The curve of Lin Qingyue's lips was both cunning and smug, with a hint of showing off.
"The description says it can invigorate blood and resolve stasis, heal internal injuries, promote the body's energy absorption efficiency, and consolidate one's foundation."
"For people like us who have just experienced 'Space Leap Syndrome', it's practically a divine product."
"Oh, that one..." Lin Xiyue remembered. She had seen it in the service manual when she enrolled and had gasped in shock for a long time back then.
"I remember it costs 100 Credits per soak. Although we had Credits before, we didn't dare to spend them..."
The ten thousand Points earned in the Special Training Camp were basically spent on upgrades, food, and drinks.
100 Credits wasn't much, but the medicinal bath was ultimately not a necessary expense.
But now...
Lin Qingyue snapped her fingers, the crisp sound filled with the flavor of showing off.
"Let's go! My treat!"
"Today, we'll soak in that pool until we lose track of day and night! 100 Credits is just a drop in the bucket!"
"We need to treat ourselves well!"