Adventure: My Skills Evolve Infinitely

"No problem."

Ultimately, after including the value of the two Corpse Core Bones, the total earnings for this adventure came to 1,554 gold and 20 silver coins.

According to their prior agreement, Lin Mo’s Silver Radiance Squad would receive 50% of the total, which amounted to 777 gold and 10 silver coins. After subtracting the 350 gold for the Ice Attribute Core Bone, their final take was 427 gold and 10 silver coins.

Once the two squads had settled the earnings, Landon and his team said their goodbyes and left, probably to find a tavern and divide their share.

Lin Mo also had to settle the accounts on his end.

The Silver Radiance Squad’s profit-sharing ratio had already been discussed. The final decision was a 60-20-20 split, with Lin Mo taking six parts and the other two members taking two parts each.

By this calculation, Lin Mo’s share should have been around 466 gold coins. After subtracting the 350 gold, he would only have 116 gold left.

However... he also had the extra reward from Feney.

Doubling the 777 gold coins made it 1,554 gold. This meant Lin Mo’s share was now 932 gold and 40 silver coins, leaving him with 582 gold and 40 silver coins in hand!

The other two would each receive 310 gold and 80 silver coins.

"Is it really okay for you to keep spending money on us like this?"

He had already received a lot of extra rewards from Feney. Of course, he was happy at first, but as time went on, the amount of money grew, and as they became more familiar with each other, he started to feel a little embarrassed about it.

"It’s fine."

Feney shook her head. "Mr. Lin Mo, please don’t worry about it... I’ve saved up a lot of money over the years and don’t even know how to spend it."

From the way she put it, all the money for these double rewards came from Feney’s own pocket; she hadn’t asked her mother for any. And even after paying out the bonus for several missions, she still had plenty left.

’If that’s the case, then it’s not so bad...’

’Just until we leave Silver Stream City.’

Lin Mo calculated in his head.

After they left Silver Stream City, if Feney still chose to stay with the team, he couldn’t possibly keep accepting her money.

"It’s getting late, so let’s skip a group dinner. Go home and get some rest."

Just as Lin Mo finished speaking, Shefilya happened to push the door open, ready to take Feney home.

This time, it would have been too awkward to tag along, so Lin Mo and Ali returned to the inn with Lena.

Even though it was late, the inn was still serving dinner.

The food obviously couldn’t compare to the High Level restaurants, but it wasn’t bad, and it was much cheaper.

After they had eaten their fill and were about to head back to their rooms, Ali suddenly spoke up. "Lena, there’s something I’ve been thinking about for a long time, and I’ve decided to say it..."

"What is it?"

Lena looked a little nervous, her whole body tensing up.

"I think we should separate."

Lena lowered her head in silence for a long time, then bit her lip and nodded. "Mm... I don’t want to drag you guys down anymore either..."

As she spoke, tears started to fall, PLIP PLOP.

"Lena?"

Ali was startled. ’It’s just about getting separate rooms, it’s not that serious, is it?’

"She must have misunderstood you."

Lin Mo shook his head with a sense of helplessness, hurried over to the Little Cat Girl, and comfortingly ruffled her hair. "What Ali meant was, we should get two single rooms, so you two can stay separately."

"Right, right! Because I’m planning to do some extra training at night, I was afraid I’d disturb you..."

Ali finally realized that Lena had gotten the wrong idea, thinking they were about to cut ties with her and never speak to her again.

So she quickly added, "We’re friends, Lena. Don’t overthink things. We would never abandon you."

Lena rubbed her red eyes and said tearfully, "Oh, good. I thought... WAHHH~"

As she spoke, she started crying even harder.

It was clear that she had been worrying about these things for a long time.

Lin Mo gently stroked her hair, soothing her emotions.

"By the way, Lena, have you been researching things related to planting and cooking recently?"

Lena wiped her tears away and asked, puzzled, "How did you know, Mr. Lin Mo?"

"Didn’t you buy a lot of books on those subjects recently? Ali noticed and told me about it."

Lena gave a shy smile. "I’ve only learned a few basic things. Besides..."

Developing those skills any further would require sinking a lot of money into them.

She didn’t have that kind of money right now and would have to save up slowly.

"About that, Ali and I have been discussing it for a while."

Lin Mo and the Little Wolf Girl exchanged a glance. "Ali and I are prepared to invest in you, to sponsor you in becoming a Planting Master... But in return, once you start making money, we’re going to collect a certain amount of interest."

Lin Mo had thought about it before, figuring Lena would be more likely to accept help if it was framed this way.

"No, no..."

But Lena just kept shaking her head. "I can just save up slowly on my own."

"Why?"

Ali asked, a little confused, "But it’ll take you forever to save up on your own. If Lin Mo and I help you, you could save a lot of time."

Lena said shyly, "I’m afraid I won’t do a good job and won’t be able to pay you back."

"That’s okay."

Lin Mo casually and quietly stroked her ear. "Investments always have risks and rewards. Besides, I believe in you, Lena. I’m sure you’ll do great."

"Once you become an amazing Planting Master and Culinary Master, I won’t hold back. I’ll definitely make you cook lots and lots of powerful, functional dishes. So for now, you don’t have to hold back with us either."

Ali chimed in from the side.

Hearing this, Lena seemed encouraged. She finally made up her mind and nodded. "Okay, then. I’ll do my best!"

Lin Mo thought for a moment. He had about 605 gold coins on him right now. Although he had expenses coming up tomorrow, taking out 100 gold coins shouldn’t be a big problem.

"I’ll give you 100 gold coins to start. If it’s not enough, just let me know."

"Me too! I’ll put in 100 gold coins as well."