Nie Chifeng was deeply conflicted and could only secretly console herself—fortunately, the power to make this choice was not in her hands.
Feng Jun answered Qu Jianlei solemnly, "You two arriving in time was still useful... at the very least, you helped me hold Yue Wu back. Otherwise, he might have taken the Midnight-Noon Essence. And Nie Rongxun used up two Aerial-Lock Talismans as well."
Qu Jianlei dearly wanted to refuse, but when he thought of how delighted Xiaomeng would be upon obtaining this Midnight-Noon Essence, he hesitated. If they did not consider donating it to the sect, then he and she could start thinking about having descendants—this could create a Minor Spirit Land.
After hesitating repeatedly, he finally clasped his hands. "Then I'll shamelessly accept it. But I truly have no face to take any of the other spoils."
Then he looked at Nie Chifeng. "Nie Rongxun, this item belongs to both of us. If you need anything, tell me. Xiaomeng and I will certainly help you resolve it."
He knew her two talismans had been crucial, but their combined contributions were still worth far less than one Midnight-Noon Essence. Thus, he hoped to settle her request himself rather than ask Feng Jun for anything else.
As mentioned before, Qu Jianlei had accumulated quite a fortune. He had even planned to hand all his possessions over to Xiaomeng when he was nearing the end of his life, so he was not afraid to promise Nie Chifeng anything.
The corners of Nie Rongxun's mouth twitched, and she laughed bitterly to herself. I'm someone who is about to die. What possessions could I possibly ask you for?
Still, she was ultimately Red Phoenix Rongxun. No matter how uncomfortable she felt, she could not show it and let outsiders laugh at her.