Even the few C-level Awakened inside the association said so, not to mention the others.

For a moment, the association was filled with cries of sorrow, quite miserable indeed.

"You all, really, have you forgotten how this Celestial God Fruit came about?"

Hua Jun smiled.

"How did it come about?"

Everyone was first stunned, then their eyes lit up one by one.

Right, this Celestial God Fruit was bestowed upon Chairman Hua by the Chairman!

"Remember now?"

Hua Jun smiled again and continued, "Don't say it's you all, even I couldn't afford this Celestial God Fruit, but the Chairman could. Not only could he afford it, he could give it away without blinking an eye."

"You wouldn't believe, earlier in the Chairman's office, when he put the Celestial God Fruit on the table and told me to take it away, I was stunned, thinking I was dreaming."

Everyone looked at each other, thinking if it were them, they'd be just as stunned.

To give an analogy, it was like ten years ago when they were earning three thousand a month, suddenly one day being called into the boss's office and having millions of cash put in front of them, telling them to take it.

"Chairman Hua, what happened then?"

Someone asked.

"After that, the Chairman's voice sounded a bit impatient, urging me to take the Celestial God Fruit away quickly and leave if there's nothing else."

Hua Jun laughed wryly.

He wasn't lying because that was indeed what happened.

"Chairman Li even urged you to take it?"

"Oh my god, this is a treasure worth 50,000 points."

"Chairman Li is really wealthy! I bet he doesn't even care about a single Celestial God Fruit."

"Of course, Chairman Li is an A-level Awakened. He can easily earn hundreds of thousands of points on a trip!"

"Really, A-level Awakened can make that much money?"

"No kidding! There are very few A-level Awakened in Yan Country. Making lots of points is to be expected."

Everyone discussed, their tones filled with envy.

"Actually, it's not just me, you all have this opportunity too."

Suddenly, Hua Jun said.

The surroundings went quiet, the silence was palpable.

Seeing the shock in everyone's eyes, Hua Jun said seriously, "Yes, you heard correctly. It's not just me; every one of you here has such a chance, as long as you sincerely work for the Chairman."

"Sincerely work for the Chairman?"

Everyone mumbled these words.

"Think about it, why did I get the Chairman's gift? Isn't it because I have always been working for him? I just happen to be very close to the Chairman, I see him every day, so I was the first to get his recognition."

Hua Jun looked at Xie Ming and others, "Brother Xie, honestly, you all have made significant contributions to the association, and the Chairman has seen and remembered them. Actually, I benefited from your contributions."

"No, no."

Xie Ming felt both excited and fearful, waving his hands repeatedly, "Brother Hua, you exaggerated. Our contributions to the association can't compare to yours. Actually, we benefited from you."

"Yes, yes, Chairman Hua, please don't say that. What we did were small tasks; they can't compare to your overall planning."

Xie Ming's entourage chimed in.

But their hearts were indeed delighted.

Although Hua Jun hadn't said it explicitly, he had hinted quite obviously.

As long as they keep working sincerely, won't they also get the Chairman's rewards someday?

Even if the reward isn't as precious as the Celestial God Fruit, getting something worth one or two thousand points would make them very happy.

"Haha."

Hua Jun smiled at them but didn't continue the topic.

After all, he wasn't the Chairman, he couldn't promise much, or it would be overstepping his bounds. If he were the Chairman and learned of the news, he wouldn't be happy.

Next, he looked at everyone present again.

"You all too, your contributions to the association recently have been noted by the Chairman. Keep working sincerely, and the Chairman won't mistreat everyone."

"Yes, Chairman Hua!"

Everyone responded with excitement, their eyes shining.

Actually, they knew that Hua Jun was drawing a pie for them.

Like Xie Ming and those few C-level Awakened, getting Chairman Li's attention and rewards was possible, but for them, these ordinary D-level and even E-level Awakened, could they have such an opportunity?

But people always have wishful thinking.

What if?

What if Chairman Li was in a good mood one day and rewarded them with something?

After all, they hadn't heard of any other Chairman being generous enough to give away a treasure worth 50,000 points to a subordinate.

Seeing this, Hua Jun nodded secretly.

The goal had been achieved, it was getting late, and he should go back to consume the Celestial God Fruit to enhance his Spiritual Power.

Keeping such a treasure unused is a waste, after all.

"Alright, let's end here today. Everyone go back and continue their cultivation."

Hua Jun coughed, "Recently, you've seen the movements of the Martial Arts Association. If you don't work hard, you might get overtaken."

After this, he nodded to Xie Ming and the others and walked forward.

"Let's head back too."

Xie Ming and his group followed suit.

After walking a distance, someone from the group whispered, "Big brother, if we work sincerely, one day, will we also get Chairman Li's reward?"

"Fifth Brother, what are you talking about?" Second Brother said loudly, "Haven't we always been working sincerely?"

"No, no, Second Brother, I misspoke," Fifth Brother flushed with embarrassment, quickly clarified, "What I meant was, if we continue to work sincerely, will we also get Chairman Li's reward someday?"

The atmosphere quieted down, and everyone's gaze naturally shifted to Xie Ming.

He looked ahead and said calmly, "Do good deeds, never ask about the outcome."

"Huh?"

Fifth Brother's mouth dropped open.

"It means don't think about random things, just focus on work, the Chairman will notice." Third Brother glanced at him.

"Oh."

Fifth Brother closed his mouth and didn't say more.

Xie Ming's eyes squinted slightly.

Despite looking calm, he was actually drooling with envy.

But he understood better that if something is destined for you, it won't escape eventually, if not, no amount of begging will help; it might even displease the Chairman.

Maintaining sincerely might win fortune's favor someday.

...

Meanwhile, in Flame Emperor City.

As one of the three super-large cities, Flame Emperor City stood tall with skyscrapers and colorful lights that made the city look like daytime.

Such bright lights naturally attracted many flying Fierce Beasts.

However, many strong individuals were stationed in the high-rise buildings, and any flying Fierce Beast attempting to attack would be killed immediately without causing panic.

At this moment, a luxury car stopped in front of a skyscraper, the door opened, and a young man walked out.

He looked somewhat disheveled, his expression very displeased.

"Young Master Bai Xuan."

A middle-aged man in a suit immediately approached with a few others, cautiously.

Obviously, everyone could see that this Bai Family young master was in a bad mood, and if they accidentally offended him, their lives might be in danger.

Bai Xuan glanced at them with furrowed brows, "Where's my dad?"

"President Bai is in the study, reading."

"Take me there."

"Yes, Young Master Bai Xuan."

The middle-aged man hurried to lead the way.

In the hall, a pair of cheongsam-clad women stood on each side, with curvy figures and pretty faces, greeting Bai Xuan. If it were anyone else, they'd be charmed and unable to move.

Bai Xuan frowned and didn't bother looking at them.

Following the middle-aged man, he entered a dedicated elevator, and the latter pressed the button for the 32nd floor.

This Baihao Building belonged to the Bai Family. It had thirty-six floors, and starting from the thirtieth floor, only core family members were allowed entry.

"Ding dong."

With a light sound, the elevator door slowly opened.

The two walked to a door.

"Knock, knock, knock."

The middle-aged man knocked, "President Bai, Young Master Bai Xuan is here."

"Let him in."

A strong voice sounded from inside.

"Yes."

The middle-aged man turned and smiled at Bai Xuan.

He nodded and pushed the door open.

The room's luxurious decorations were fit for past emperors.

Bai Xuan walked straight to the study door, knocked first, then opened it and entered.

"Back already?"

A middle-aged man with a square face and thick eyebrows put down his book and asked with a smile, "Was the trip not smooth?"

"Not just unsmooth, it was completely unsmooth!"

Bai Xuan said, sitting heavily on the sofa and grabbing the teapot beside him, pouring tea into his mouth.

"You kid, are you a cow? Drinking tea like that?"

The middle-aged man laughed and scolded, his eyes filled with affection.

He had many sons, but the most promising one was this one before him.

In his early twenties, Bai Xuan was already in the Second Realm of True Essence, and had cultivated Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill to the Great Success. He was favored by several old ancestors of the family.

"I've long told you, opportunities aren't easy to seize, yet you didn't believe me. Now you know, right? Didn't get the Cyan Dragon Fruit?"

He smiled, "If you really want it, I could ask the family to get one for you within a week."

"Dad, it's not what you think."

Bai Xuan put down the teapot angrily, "It's not that I couldn't compete with others, someone just didn't follow the rules and didn't even give me a chance."

"What do you mean?"

The middle-aged man was puzzled.

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