After Apocalypse, I Got Rich With Superpower
Chapter 122 - 120

Chapter 122: Chapter 120

Jiang Zhiping said, "I just advanced not long ago, so I don’t need to eat it for now. Let Zhengfei use it to stabilize his advancement. I don’t need it anymore."

The others were not from the Earth Element and couldn’t use it, so it would be a bit of a waste to insist on using it.

"Alright, this year’s Earth Dragon Fruit will go to Zhengfei, and next year we’ll arrange for someone else."

"Okay."

Yang Zhengfei thanked everyone with a smile.

That evening, Jiang Zhiping guarded Yang Zhengfei as he ate the Earth Dragon Fruit to advance. He successfully entered the rank of a High-level Earth Element superpower user with just one fruit; however, for safety, he was asked to eat two fruits to stabilize his realm. One was left unpicked so he could eat it after some time.

Yang Zhengfei also became a High-level Superpower user, which made him extremely happy.

Now, managing the shop wouldn’t be a big problem.

Li Pan immediately improved Yang Zhengfei’s compensation that day, awarded him a bonus according to a High-level Superpower user, and also recorded a new salary treatment for him in the finances, which was higher than that of a Middle-level Superpower user.

"Zhengfei has now become a High-level Superpower user. The rest of you need to hurry up and put in more effort. Our family resources are not much worse than those prepared by the base. It’s up to you to seize them."

"Wenwen, Xie Ling, and Tian Yi, you still need to persist in training. Superpower requires constant practice and familiarity."

"Yes, after two hours in the afternoon every day, we diligently train our skills, rain or shine, I dare not forget,"

Wenwen quickly raised a hand to indicate.

"That’s good. Training must not be neglected. Wenwen, once you are high-level, I’ll send you to the base to learn high-level superpower skills. I’ll pay for it."

"No need. I’ll earn my own money. Brother Dong instructed me before he left to look after you and not let you make reckless promises. Financial independence is crucial. I have the final say. Follow the formal procedures and don’t make careless promises."

Wenwen gave her a look and shook her head like a rattle-drum.

"Oh, alright."

Li Pan touched her nose helplessly.

"Hahahaha!"

Everyone burst into laughter, and Li Pan could not help but laugh too.

After dinner, Li Pan went to rest in the tree house, lying on the wooden bed watching the sunset transform into the starry sky above her, feeling very peaceful.

As a child, her dad used to sit in the yard, teach her to recognize stars, and tell her stories. It was her most favorite and cherished time.

Later, it became a habit. Whether sad or joyful, she liked to look up at the sky. During the day, she would watch the clouds slowly changing shapes; it felt like painting on a blue canvas.

At night, the twinkling stars conveyed a different feeling—mysterious, charming, and even slightly fantastical.

As a child, she stubbornly believed that her parents must be watching her from the sky. If she did not strive to learn skills, her parents would definitely be angry.

She was introverted and did not like to share her woes with others. During the calamity era, everyone suffered, not just her. Everyone bore unbearable pain.

If she could not bring happiness to others, she would just be well-behaved, not bother everyone, not cause trouble, do everything she could well, not let others worry about her, strive hard, and not let down the elders who took care of her.

Li Pan looked at the stars in the sky and smiled. She thought to herself that she should paint a beautiful picture of the starry sky when she had time.

Xue Dong called on the phone, sounding a bit abrupt in the quiet night.

"Brother, why aren’t you sleeping?"

Li Pan video-chatted with him from the sofa.

"I guessed you weren’t asleep and must be watching the stars in the tree house."

Xue Dong smiled knowingly.

"Hmph!"

Li Pan grumbled discontentedly.

"Yesterday I went to the mall and bought you a complete set of oil painting tools and paints. When I get back, you can try painting."

"Brother, I haven’t even mastered watercolor yet, and now oil painting? It’s like losing a watermelon to pick up a sesame seed. It won’t amount to anything."

Li Pan couldn’t help but laugh heartily; she had only seen oil paints at the mall during a shopping trip last year and mentioned she wanted to learn because it seemed fun.

As a result, Xue Dong had remembered and really got her a set of oil painting tools.

"It’s okay, it’s just a hobby. Did you see the painting I finished a few days ago? Isn’t it nice?"

Xue Dong had dabbled in all sorts of arts like music and painting, having formally learned the basics. Their parents were alive and provided a very good upbringing, but all changed after the disaster.

"It looks good, but I can’t paint oil paintings."

"No worries, I’ll teach you. Although I’m not great, I know the basics. We can play around together since we’re both novices—it makes me look not so bad having company."

"So, I’m just showing you off."

Li Pan pouted disdainfully.

Xue Dong lifted his chin, "Exactly, people fear comparison. With you by my side, I can seem a bit better."

His smug expression was really asking for a slap.

"Just you wait; see how I deal with you when you get back."

"Hehe! How’s everything at home? Any trouble?"

"No, a few days ago, Zhang Ye from Zone 13 called me about setting a mark, offering me five million. I ignored him, but after the Base Commander came to check the Spirit Plant, I learned that the boss had asked him for ten million. He offered me five, that guy’s really cunning, duping us both."

"Those people are always like that, never straightforward, and nothing they say is ever crystal clear. Setting a mark is easy for you, but not for others. Zhou Xiao and Zhao Quan are both High-level Space Superpower Users, and even they can’t set precise teleportation marks. Among all eight surrounding bases, you’re the only one who can set these marks for mutual teleportation—it’s really not expensive at ten million; he’s just intentionally trying to exploit your naivety."

Upon hearing this, Xue Dong became displeased; he had clarified this situation earlier. The money claimed by the Base Commander was split 40-60 with 40% going to the base and 60% to Li Pan.

Furthermore, the teleportation fees were arranged similarly. The base also took 40% of these fees, with the remainder going to Li Pan. There were hardly any maintenance costs involved—just watering every few days. A Wood Power User could simply come by and pass some superpower; it was hugely profitable.

The Base Commander was also advocating for Li Pan’s best interests; clearly, he couldn’t just let outsiders mess around.

If Li Pan’s space superpower were to advance further, she could set marks in other bases. Having clear rules and procedures was necessary to prevent losses and facilitate negotiations; it wasn’t to be taken lightly.

All this improvisation, focusing on personal relationships over rules would ultimately harm Li Pan. Adding more teleportation points would consume her superpower and the Star Tree’s energy. Obviously, money was due.

"Rest assured, how could I betray Uncle? He’s like a foster father to me, a relative, an elder. I ignored Zhang Ye; I’ll handle these things correctly."

"I know that, I’m just unhappy they keep trying to exploit you. Over time, if such rumors spread, it could harm your reputation."

"I have no idea how they got my number; I’m not sociable, only a few people know it—they really know how to exploit connections."

"Just ignore them. If there’s an issue, contact the boss directly. I’m coming back by the end of the year. They told me the equipment operation is going well, still tuning it. Shi Lei and Gao Wenbin are keeping a close watch; don’t worry about it."

"Alright, I’ll remember that. How are you doing over there? If you’re too tired, take a break and take care of yourself."

"It’s fine, I’m just working and learning more about how this thing works so I can understand it before I come home. I’m not too tired, and I’m not hunting either. By the way, East Mountain Base transferred the payment for our farm’s goods today. Have Wenwen check it out."

"Wenwen told me this afternoon that the payment had arrived; the neighboring two bases have progressively made their payments too, almost settled. No.9 Farm is not lacking money at the moment. You just focus on your studies there, Uncle Wang has been helping me bring in money."

Li Pan explained with a smile over the video.