However, those words also disappeared at an astonishing speed.
["You're right. If I can't even gaze at the scenery I love, what's the point of becoming a 'strong one'?"]
["Confirm cancellation of the penalty task?"]
["Please reply: Confirm canceling the adventure."]
Su Qi raised an eyebrow.
Had his "talk-no-jutsu" finally leveled up?
And this kind of good fortune?
He silently recited in his mind: "Confirm canceling the adventure!"
["Adventure canceled. Please pay a 'Pleasure' fee as protection money for this time."]
Su Qi: "…"
He should’ve known…
So this was the catch?
If it were Great Xia currency, he could hand it over without blinking, but parting with 'Pleasure' points was genuinely painful.
[Shine: 186]
[Brilliance: 2]
[Pleasure: ]
Doing the math, it was roughly equivalent to one-fifth or one-sixth of his total 'assets.'
And this was after today’s windfall—one [Shine] +99 and one [Pleasure] +9999.
But then again…
If he considered it as spending a bit of 'Pleasure' to avoid a certain-death crisis…
That seemed within the realm of acceptability.
An 'interesting adventure' was still too risky…
But for it to be canceled so easily…
Su Qi couldn’t shake the feeling of a 'scheme brewing.'
Though their interaction hadn’t been long, he seriously doubted this special ability of his would be so accommodating.
Was it secretly plotting something else?
"You’re absolutely sure there won’t be any hidden fees?"
["Absolutely no hidden fees."]
Still uneasy, Su Qi tested: "Great Xia people don’t lie to Great Xia people?"
Damn it, who said there was no need for mind games?
Here they were, already locked in battle.
["To my knowledge, Great Xia people lie specifically to Great Xia people."]
"Fine, consider it money spent for peace…"
Just as he thought this, another idea flashed through Su Qi’s mind.
"Wait, what exactly was the canceled adventure supposed to make me do?"
["……"]
After a brief pause, the text resumed.
["Interesting Adventure: Within two and a half months, persuade your adorable little sister to willingly wear the 'Battle-Damaged Baby Fox' and 'Healing Baby Fox' outfits."]
Su Qi: "???"
You’re telling me now…?
If he’d known earlier, would he have hesitated so much?
Wait—no, what Su Qi meant was that the 'Pleasure' fee was too steep.
Suddenly, he regretted being a 'coward.' What kind of person lacked 'adventurous spirit'?
"Cancel the penalty. I want to proceed with the interesting adventure."
["Adventure cancellation confirmed!"]
The six words appeared in bold red, flashing repeatedly before Su Qi’s eyes.
Then, echoing in his ears was the voice of his earlier mental recitation—
'Confirm canceling the adventure!'
The surround-sound effect circled his head mockingly.
As if taunting his flip-flopping.
Su Qi: "…"
He should’ve known…
Of course there was a catch…
No matter how careful he was, he still got played.
Well done…
Unwilling to give up, Su Qi asked, "If it can be canceled, can it be reinstated?"
["Please pay 'Pleasure' to resume the adventure!"]
Su Qi: "…"
Well…
Most people are complex creatures obsessed with saving face.
For instance, when faced with something they secretly desire but find hard to admit, they’ll conjure up excuses and justifications.
Like: I’m just curious…
Or: My friend really wants to see this, got a link?
As if these excuses could legitimize their otherwise embarrassing desires.
Su Qi was no exception.
—……
He saved a whopping 8,800!
It definitely wasn’t because Su Qi wanted the adventure—it was just that points were hard-earned!
"…Resume the adventure."
[Pleasure -]
[Pleasure +9999]
The first was the deduction for restarting the adventure.
The latter…
Perhaps a 'reward' for Su Qi’s 'instant regret'?
Su Qi: "…"
The least satisfying points he’d ever received.
He felt personally attacked…
……
"Big brother… Big brother?"
Liu Yuan called softly to Su Qi.
She had grown somewhat accustomed to his habit of zoning out for brief moments.
But she didn’t notice the fleeting stiffness in his gaze when he snapped back to reality—nor how he instinctively avoided eye contact.
Su Qi regained his composure and tried to brush it off: "Is the clothing packaged yet?"
"Not yet, but they happen to have it in stock."
The sparkle in Liu Yuan’s eyes made it clear that the earlier gloom over the price had been completely dispelled by the words "a gift from big brother."
When he pressed her head back gently, she didn’t mind. Instead, she took the chance to loop her arm around his and nuzzle against him.
"Big brother is the best."
Her voice was soft and sweet, carrying a trace of unnoticed dependence.
It was hard to believe this was the same person who had spoken so coldly earlier.
Su Qi stiffened imperceptibly before relaxing, letting her lean on him.
"Glad you know it."
He feigned nonchalance, as if merely humoring her.
Liu Yuan, however, curved her eyes like a little fox that had stolen candy.
She mumbled, "But… big brother, that freebie…"
Clearly, her curiosity hadn’t fully dissipated.
Su Qi quickly pulled his hand back and flicked her forehead lightly to interrupt.
"Don’t be so nosy."
"Mmm… I wasn’t asking what it was! I meant, should we share one with Yun Huang-jie?" Liu Yuan rubbed her forehead, pretending it hurt, but her eyes darted toward the ever-quiet Yun Huang. "It doesn’t feel right for me to take both…"
Though Liu Yuan knew the second freebie was likely due to the hefty price, keeping both for herself…
Felt a little unfair.
After all, they’d come shopping together…
Yun Huang caught her glance and smiled faintly, shaking her head as if to say: Don’t look at me, I know nothing.
Su Qi didn’t dare clarify that the freebie was lingerie, so he dodged: "She won’t need it. You’ll find out soon enough."
Liu Yuan had no choice but to drop it, her attention drifting back to the surrounding clothes—though her mind was clearly elsewhere.
Why was Su Qi being so mysterious…?
The more he avoided it, the more curious she became…
Once they got home, she’d find a way to peek…
It was her gift, after all.
Taking a look… couldn’t hurt, right?
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
