To put it simply, with so many floors of employees and over two thousand systems, the management difficulty made Little Wei feel utterly exasperated.
"Don’t worry about that. The company has been operating for so many years—we already have established systems and procedures in place. Managing isn’t as hard as you think, and it’s much simpler than your father running a sect," Ye Jin reassured her.
"What about the company’s income?" Little Wei rubbed her chin.
She still hadn’t figured out how Leap Void Company turned a profit. At the moment, it seemed like a money-losing operation.
But considering how high Si’s salary was, something had to be off.
"The points earned by the hosts are essentially essence extracted from the small worlds during their missions. For void merchants, this essence is extremely valuable. The items in the system store, for example, cost us almost nothing to produce since Leap Void employees can travel to countless small worlds. If the raw material is something like wood, we can just… take it from primitive tribes—"
Little Wei shot Ye Jin a look.
Way to expose the shady side of things.
"—We procure what we need. It’s low-cost, high-revenue. The essence collected from hosts is exchanged for system salaries and other expenses. Of course, while systems assist hosts in repairing worlds, they also receive gratitude rewards from those worlds—a portion of the soul energy, which we take a small cut from."
Now Little Wei understood—this was a ruthless, profit-driven corporation.
"But what do those void entities even need the essence for?"
She didn’t get it. If that stuff was so valuable, why didn’t the void entities just harvest it themselves?
"I know what you’re thinking, but the void entities… how do I put this? The aura they carry is enough to destroy thousands of small worlds. They can’t obtain these things directly. The essence is their food—it extends their lifespans, but only they can use it. We can’t."
With Ye Jin’s explanation, Little Wei finally grasped the twisted logic behind these backdoor deals.
After finishing, Ye Jin tapped open an interface—a glowing white panel, similar to a system screen.
"Your body’s ready." Ye Jin and Little Wei turned around.
Only to find the trash can overflowing with grape skins—not a single grape left.
Gu Yu wiped his hands, looking guilty.
"I don’t know why… I just couldn’t stop myself."
These grapes were even better than the ones in the cultivation world. Gu Yu didn’t understand it—normally, he’d never act so rudely.
Ye Jin: "…"
"Oh, I almost forgot. These are beneficial to deities. First-time consumption can be… addictive. Don’t worry, it’s normal. The effect wears off after a while."
His explanation made Gu Yu feel slightly better.
Ye Jin led them to a room, pressed his fingerprint to unlock it, and before Little Wei could react, pushed her inside.
What the—?!
What’s happening?!
Her mind spun as she felt herself connecting with a physical form. After a brief disorientation, her soul seemed to settle into place, tingling as it expanded comfortably. She abruptly opened her eyes and sat up on the bed.
"What was that?" Little Wei glared at Ye Jin, who stood outside the door.
She looked down at her hands.
Her fingers were pale, the faint blue of veins visible beneath the skin. Her complexion was a healthy pinkish-white—normal human tones, unlike the ethereal pallor of her spirit form.
"I didn’t even get to see what I look like first," she grumbled.
"To avoid dissatisfaction, I went through great lengths to gather materials for this body. It molds itself to match your soul’s appearance."
Of course, he couldn’t let her see it before possession.
A soulless body was… unsettling to look at.
"How do you feel? Any discomfort?" Ye Jin asked.
Little Wei clenched and unclenched her fists, then stepped out of the room to examine herself in the mirror.
Aside from the change in skin tone, she looked the same—except for her height…
She grinned.
"I think I grew a little. Maybe it’s just my imagination?"
Ye Jin walked over to inspect her, but before he could speak, Gu Yu blurted out:
"Looks like an extra centimeter."
(The concept of "centimeters" was something Gu Yu had only learned after arriving in the Void Realm.)
Little Wei: "…"
"Alright, shut up. I really don’t want to hear you talk," she said, deciding her little brother was utterly insufferable.
"Anything else?" she asked.
"Plenty. Right now, you can’t fully grasp the regions of the Void Realm. Understanding them is crucial. Before the host competition concludes, it’s best to explore the entire Void Realm first."
Little Wei: "…"
"You’re trying to kill me. This is exhausting." Just walking from home to the company had taken an hour.
(She could’ve used a teleportation array, but she’d wanted to sightsee.)
"Don’t worry, we can take it slow. Let’s start with the system work zones," Ye Jin suggested.
Now that got her attention.
She’d always wondered what lay beyond the system space. Finally, she’d get to see.
"Where is it?"
Ye Jin led the two of them through the company’s teleportation gate, then walked another half-hour before reaching a dark, unsettling rift in space, protected by a barrier. With a wave of his hand, the rift transformed into a pristine white door.
"Only special departments—like delivery or upper management—can open this barrier. The delivery team brings food to the systems."
"Does Si really have to walk this far every day?" Little Wei’s legs felt weak.
Ugh, was it because of last night?
No way—she wasn’t even the one doing the work.
"Not usually. The company’s 28th-floor teleportation hub leads straight to the system space. But you can’t see the full view from there."
Ye Jin opened the door.
Little Wei and Gu Yu followed him out. Ye Jin enveloped Little Wei in a transparent shield as the three of them stood in the void, gazing at countless glowing, milky-white orbs floating in the air.
The starry expanse was vast, bathed in a faint blue light that barely illuminated the area. Beyond it, violent gales raged—clearly, this wasn’t a place for ordinary beings.
"Those white, star-like lights are the system spaces. Systems are far too precious to us, so as you can see, the entire area is heavily protected."
(My sister’s engagement, so still two chapters. No choice.)
LMAO, how can someone still be single at 22? Wait, that someone couldn’t be me, right? Damn, this is embarrassing.
Also! The story isn’t over yet! I never said it was finished—the chapter title would say "Grand Finale" if it were!!! There are still several days to go! And after the main story ends, there’ll be bonus chapters! Don’t all run off now.