Chapter 300 “I Decide to Abdicate”

Having one’s childhood sweetheart accompany them for lunch was undoubtedly a mesmerizing experience for any man, but Happy ate this meal with a sense of trepidation!
On one side was Xu Xin, usually gentle and calm, displaying an uncharacteristic demeanor akin to that of a gang leader—constantly serving food, making Happy feel warmly and passionately.
On the other side were the gazes of two girls. Nuomi could be ignored, but Feng Wu Caiyi’s stare was outright intense, making the atmosphere as cold as an iceberg…
One side hot, the other cold.
Caught between extremes, Happy sweated profusely from both heat and cold.
Finally finishing the meal, Happy let out a satisfied burp and, in a typical macho gesture, handed the bowl to Xu Xin. He knew that if he kept Feng Wu Caiyi waiting any longer, who knew what violent thing she might do.
“I’ll wash the dishes; you two keep talking.”
With a slight smile, Xu Xin left the living room, holding the bowl “understandingly.”
“Hmph, life’s pretty comfortable, huh?”
“Not bad, not bad.”
With a sheepish laugh, Happy rubbed his nose. “This is the first meal—kind of like a housewarming party. It’s rare to eat so well. By the way… you said there’s an urgent matter to discuss. What exactly is it?”
“On this trip, our Caiyi Gate also obtained seven top-quality artifacts from the royal tombs. Along with other items, the total value is around over 300,000 taels, all of which have been stored in our gang’s warehouse. However, this isn’t enough to support Caiyi Gate’s development. I think your side doesn’t need those artifacts for now, so I want to buy all of yours—artifacts and weapons—for cash.”
“Cash? Buy them?”
Happy was confused. He quickly said, “Actually, I was planning to send them to you anyway. Wait, what do you mean by buying?”
At that moment, Nuomi spoke up, explaining seriously, “Originally, this was supposed to be a group mission for our gang. But later we found out it was actually a hidden mission of your Murong family. Even without Xiao Yao’s calming incense, you would have gone to carry out your family’s mission. So, after careful consideration by our Caiyi Gate’s leadership, your loot cannot be counted toward this gang activity.”
Feng Wu Caiyi nodded silently.
Happy frowned and pondered…
I see!
“Even if it’s my hidden mission, why not exchange these loot items for contribution points and add them to the gang’s warehouse? Why cash instead? Is there a problem with the gang’s funds?”
“No!”
Feng Wu Caiyi shook her head.

“The gang has seen remarkable growth recently. Although we spent a lot on equipment at the beginning, since our Colorful Robes Gang almost monopolizes the profit areas in several nearby cities, our daily earnings are astonishing. The amount of silver in last week’s report already exceeded 50 million.”
“50 million…”
Kai Xin was shocked. Without any experience in managing gangs, he hadn’t expected that Colorful Robes Gang, which initially needed to contact specific individuals to utilize the high-quality equipment it bought, had now reached such a scale.
“50 million in silver—just a portion of that would be enough to cover everything I brought out of the royal tomb this time.”
“The problem isn’t that…”
Nuomi spoke up again, “Based on observations and research by students from the Economics and Trade department, they’ve evaluated the fluctuations in silver exchange rates and the values of various precious items in the market recently.”
Observations? Research? Evaluations?
Kai Xin was stunned, completely confused!
What on earth?
“They believe that, at the current rate at which players withdraw money, daily earnings from training might be around 5,000 silver, with about 2,000 spent on pills. If players focus solely on spending money, earnings could reach as high as 50,000 silver, with 15,000 spent. Considering the current average income in society and the exchange rate, a smart ordinary professional player could earn around 800 to 1,000 RMB per day!” The clear figures provided by Nuomi gradually made Kai Xin realize something.
“The current average daily income in society is only 200 yuan.”
“You mean…”
“The high income from gaming might be due to the current boom in the gaming market and high player expectations. But once the initial hype fades, it will surely return to a level that society can accept.”
“In other words…”
“Preliminary estimates suggest that the silver exchange rate could drop by three to four times!”
Kai Xin tried hard to recall. In his past life, the silver exchange rate had stabilized at around 100 silver per 1 RMB six months later. The evaluations by the Economics and Trade department students seemed quite reliable!
“So, you converted all the gang’s silver into RMB?”

“There isn’t the whole amount; rather, after considering the working capital needed by our gang and its daily earnings, the higher-ups decide to exchange three-quarters of it,” Feng Wu Cai Yi replied. “This is a way to preserve the gang’s funds. Since you are the most important high-ranking member of Cai Yi Men and the most contributing elder, we must obtain your consent before making any transactions after contacting the buyers and sellers…”

Kai Xin smiled. “I trust everyone’s judgment!”
“So, do you agree?”
“Hmm, it’s good to have cash in hand. With money to spend, how could I refuse such a good thing?” Kai Xin laughed. “By the way, did you mention anything about the appraisal of rare artifacts?”
“Yes!”
Nu Mi, clearly the “data contractor,” spoke up: “Currently, low-grade rare artifacts range in price from 50,000 to 100,000; medium-grade ones are between 80,000 and 250,000. All of these are on a downward trend. Only high-grade rare artifacts are rare, with prices generally staying above 500,000. For swords, the lowest price is 800,000, and top-tier swords like the ‘Silver Wolf Imperial Sword’ have even reached 2 million!”
After a pause, Nu Mi solemnly stated that the markets for low- and medium-grade rare artifacts were nearing saturation, so it was advisable to sell them quickly. Cai Yi Men should continue to focus on high-grade rare artifacts, as they would definitely become the mainstream in the future!
With that, a hint of confidence and pride appeared on Nu Mi’s face.
Although Kai Xin had impressed the Nanhua students with his strength, these students could still impress this “Number One Master” in other ways!
However, upon hearing the last piece of data, Kai Xin said, “That’s not necessarily true.”
“Hm?”
The two women showed signs of disapproval.
“It’s not urgent yet. As you know, lifestyle professions are gaining prominence in the martial world. This is another system. You’ve done an excellent job assessing various equipment and weapons, but you’ve overlooked lifestyle professions. This system hasn’t emerged yet, so it’s too early to define anything.”
Kai Xin’s confident tone and intense gaze made the two women suddenly feel pressured, as if facing the “Number One Master,” and they listened attentively.
“Alright, we can put this aside for now and keep observing. But there’s one more thing I want you to agree to… I’ve decided to step down.”
Feng Wu Cai Yi’s words shocked Kai Xin and Nu Mi alike!