Cao Cheng couldn't put it down…
Huh!
It wasn’t just about the sensation—it was mainly about collecting emotional points.
A steady stream.
At first, he gathered about 20 points per minute, averaging 1 point every 3 seconds.
Later, it jumped to 60 points per minute, averaging 1 point per second…
This went on for about 20 minutes.
Excluding the highs and lows, the average was 0.75 emotional points per second.
So,
In just twenty short minutes, Cao Cheng had earned a whopping 900 points!
An absurd number.
Even Cao Cheng himself hadn’t expected that a massage could provide so much positive emotion.
He used to think positive emotions were trash.
But now…
He just hadn’t found the right avenue.
So, if a couple were to, you know, get intimate…
The longer it lasted, the more…
Holy crap.
This avenue was genius!
(★?★)
A month ago, he’d have had to beat up ten people to barely scrape together 1,000 points.
Even with the "Jiangbei Masses" initiative, the average gains couldn’t compare to the rewards from this relaxation session.
Seems like,
He really should focus more on his sister—everything else was just small potatoes.
The "Fourth Sister" at the bottom of the rankings had once again surged into the top three. Becoming the top-ranked "Fourth Sister" was just around the corner!
"Mmm~~"
Ren Yuege felt an overwhelming lightness throughout her body.
All the exhaustion from the day had vanished!
When Third Sister came out of the shower, their eyes met.
Ren Yuege blushed.
She pulled her legs back.
"Third Sister, come try it."
"That little rascal really knows traditional Chinese medicine."
"He’s infinitely better than the female masseuse our family hires."
Ren Yuege slipped on her shoes and stood up, her body feeling light as a feather, with none of the post-hiking fatigue left.
Ren Yushang quickly shook her head. "I—I’ll pass. I still need to dry my hair."
"Come on, you can dry it later. It’s summer—what’s the big deal?"
Ren Yushang was dragged over by Fourth Sister, who was either fond of sharing or just wanted to pull Third Sister into the same boat—if everyone got massaged, no one could laugh at anyone else.
Ren Yushang resisted.
She wasn’t fond of close contact with men. Though she didn’t dislike Cao Cheng, her comfort zone ended at handshakes or walking side by side.
Anything more intimate was beyond her.
At least for now.
But,
Ren Yuege wasn’t wrong.
Compared to a typical professional masseuse, Cao Cheng was on a whole other level.
Because while the emotional points kept rolling in, Young Master Cao had quietly invested more in his traditional Chinese medicine skills.
He used the "Skill Upgrade Card (Below Grandmaster)" without hesitation.
Upgrading from "Traditional Chinese Medicine (Mastery)" to "Traditional Chinese Medicine (Grandmaster)."
This skill used to be useless, but now that he’d found a new avenue, Cao Cheng didn’t mind the investment.
Besides,
With this ability, he could treat his family and help them maintain their health in the future.
Also,
Traditional Chinese medicine provided deep insights into the body’s meridians and acupoints, which also enhanced his combat skills.
Indirectly boosting his fighting power.
So, no loss—just pure profit.
……
In the end,
Third Sister Ren Yushang couldn’t hold out against Fourth Sister Ren Yuege. Suppressing her discomfort and the goosebumps rising on her skin, she agreed to the massage.
After a shower, the body’s muscles are relaxed, pores are open, and blood circulation is accelerated—perfect conditions for a massage.
The effects were even stronger than usual.
The moment Cao Cheng started,
Ren Yushang shivered.
But soon, she stopped thinking about anything else—it really was that professional.
A glint of amusement flashed in Ren Yuege’s eyes. Hmph, thought you could laugh at me?
Though Third Sister hadn’t said anything, that expression at the bathroom door earlier was definitely suspicious.
Fourth Sister Ren Yuege had a bit of a mischievous streak—dragging others down with her!
Ren Yuege leaned in and whispered, "So, does it help with fatigue?"
"Mmm~~" Ren Yushang murmured.
"Well, enjoy your relaxation. I’m going to take a quick shower." Ren Yuege skipped away, her body feeling incredibly light.
When they’d first come back, both sisters’ legs had felt like lead.
Now? Weightless.
……
Cao Cheng didn’t make any unnecessary moves.
He followed the meridians, pressed the right acupoints—the effect was outstanding.
Ren Yushang fell asleep.
Right there on the sofa, her legs still resting on Cao Cheng’s lap.
Fresh out of the shower, she was already in a state of deep comfort. Add in the grandmaster-level techniques, and within three minutes, she was out cold.
No more emotional points.
Cao Cheng wanted to slap himself.
Shouldn’t have upgraded TCM.
Falling asleep? Seriously?
Only 300 points total?
But,
Young Master Cao wasn’t that greedy.
Today’s haul was already impressive.
[Emotional Points]: 5,021!
The system had only upgraded a little over a day ago.
This collection speed left even Cao Cheng stunned.
Too insane.
Two more days like this, and he’d absolutely have enough for a 100-draw. That meant at least two diamond treasure chests.
Now that the system had upgraded, treasure chests could also be fused.
A 100-draw guaranteed ten gold chests, with luck maybe even a dozen.
And ten gold chests could be fused into one diamond.
Plus, the 100-draw itself guaranteed one diamond.
So,
From now on, every 100-draw meant at least two diamond chests.
And with all the leftover iron, bronze, and silver chests?
After a few more 100-draws, he could fuse those into another diamond.
Life’s looking brighter by the day!
……
About twenty minutes later,
Ren Yuege came out.
The living room was empty except for Ren Yushang, asleep on the sofa under a light blanket.
Knock knock knock—
She gently tapped on Cao Cheng’s door and found him at his desk, browsing a forum on his computer.
Ren Yuege, uncharacteristically soft-spoken, asked, "What happened to Third Sister?"
"Probably exhausted. She fell asleep after just a few minutes—deep sleep. She’s been out for twenty now. Probably should wake her; her hair’s still wet. Sleeping like that could give her a cold."
Ren Yuege nodded. "Didn’t expect you to be so skilled. I hereby appoint you as my personal TCM specialist."
"Call me ‘brother.’"
"Pfft. In your dreams." Ren Yuege snorted and turned to leave.
Cao Cheng chuckled and went back to his online flame war.
Motherf—er, I’ve got five million in capital. If I say it’s a bull market, it’s a bull market. You wanna argue? Show me your funds. If you’ve got less than me, shut the f—k up, you dumb—ss…
Cao Cheng specifically targeted the foul-mouthed trolls, harvesting emotions as he went.
Especially those from his home province—he went straight for their ancestors’ graves.
Ah, the good old days. You could curse freely online, no filters. Twenty years from now, even "holy crap" would get blocked.
Better curse while I can.
In a few years, it’ll be too late.
……
"Huh…?"
Ren Yushang woke up, momentarily disoriented.
Then it all came back.
She’d actually fallen asleep.
The massage had been that good.
But…
It was a little embarrassing.
Ren Yushang’s face flushed. "I fell asleep?"
"Exactly. You were in such a deep sleep, I had to call you several times before you woke up. You’ve always been a light sleeper before," Ren Yuege said.
Ren Yushang asked, "How long did I sleep?"
"About twenty minutes, according to that bratty little brother of yours."
Ren Yushang felt remarkably refreshed. Though the nap had only lasted twenty minutes, it felt like she could go out and hike another full day without breaking a sweat.
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
