The golden streams of light gradually thickened, eventually forming an ethereal interface in front of Yan Huan that only he could see.
[Modifier Level Changed: 6 -> 7]
[Reward Pool Level has changed to 7. This ans you will randomly unlock more powerful rewards.]
[Modifier Evolution Count 1, Attribute Points 3, Modifier Function Evolution 1]
This upgrade, aside from the usual evolution count, also included two new items: attribute points and so sort of functional evolution choice.
Yan Huan stroked his chin, first looking at the provided attribute points.
Beside him, An Le was eating noodles. Completely unable to see the interface Yan Huan was looking at, she only saw him pondering at thin air.
The next second, Yan Huan saw two blue orbs of light and one purple orb burst out from the glowing text.
The blue orbs...
[Congratulations! You have obtained: Fertility Attribute Points *3]
'Alright, exactly as expected.'
Looking at the na of the attribute, Yan Huan could not help but glance at An Le beside him, noticing her firm, pale skin and healthy, rosy complexion.
"What is it, Xiao Huan?"
"...It is nothing."
Yan Huan smiled helplessly, obediently storing the Fertility attribute points in his inventory.
Next was the "Modifier Function Evolution," whatever that was.
[Now, you can upgrade your previously acquired abilities and one-ti consumable items within the Modifier.]
[However, you cannot specify which ability to upgrade. You will only receive one chance to randomly upgrade an ability at the start of each week.]
[The reinforcent will randomly select from three directions: Values, chanics, and Cooldown Ti.]
Yan Huan rubbed his chin, thinking that was the end of it, but a mont later, a few more lines of text popped up.
[The Demon's Shop has now upgraded!]
[A new currency, "Crab Coins", has been added. These can be obtained by completing certain minor, low-difficulty missions.]
[You can use Crab Coins to exchange for so permanent special rewards.]
'The Demon's Shop?'
Yan Huan was a bit confused. After all, did the Modifier function not just say Evolution 1? Why did the Demon's Shop upgrade as well?
'Is this considered an extra reward?'
'Then why was it not written on the interface?'
Yan Huan was not entirely sure, planning to check out the Demon's Shop later to see the situation.
Since it said it was giving away a random reinforcent chance, he might as well just use it right now.
[The Perfect Expression Managent ability has been enhanced!]
[New chanic: Within the first second of wearing the Perfect Emotional Control Mask, you gain ninety-nine percent Modifier Resistance.]
[If you successfully block a Modifier effect triggered within this one-second window, this buff will persist until you deactivate Perfect Expression Managent.]
[Additionally, while wearing the Perfect Emotional Control Mask, you gain extra Charm and Fertility bonuses.]
'Holy crap, a parry chanic?'
Reading this entry, Yan Huan understood exactly what it ant.
Take Bai Yi's ti stop as an example.
With his previous Resistance, Yan Huan was completely paralyzed during the ti stop, only able to think and converse with Myau-chan in his mind.
But with this, Yan Huan could perfectly parry Bai Yi's ti stop, and even walk around within the frozen ti while staying out of her sight?
'This is quite sothing...'
Yan Huan blinked, increasingly feeling that as Miu-chan's Modifier leveled up, the rewards were becoming more and more useful.
Even before this, if it had not been for the transparent potion provided by the Modifier, he would have been directly captured by Perfect Sakuranomiya within the Jiejiè.
"..."
This prompted Yan Huan to affectionately pat Myau-chan's round and plump head before continuing to read the upgrade details.
[Based on your chosen Evolution Path, "Demon Slot Machine", please select your preferred path from the following two options.]
[Evolution Path 1: Demon Bank]
[Unlock a new demonic ability branch. You can void any Modifier-related resources and exchange them for real-world money at the Demon Bank.]
[Resources include: Attribute Points, lottery draws, items, consumables, acquired abilities, Crab Coins, etc.]
[The money will legally arrive in your account within 3 days in any form.]
[Of course, you can also take out a loan. That is: advance next week's lottery draws in exchange for a fixed sum of money.]
[Evolution Path 2: Crab Deity Statue]
[Receive a statue carved in the likeness of a cute deity. After enshrining it at ho in a special manner, you will receive Its gaze.]
[By doing certain things It favors or offering items It likes to please It, It will grant you rewards.]
[You may potentially obtain powerful abilities or items on par with other Modifier Hosts.]
[Note: This action may cause strong dissatisfaction from Myau-chan. After all, a person can only worship one deity.]
Looking at the red warning text at the bottom, Yan Huan turned his gaze to Myau-chan, who was currently looking at him with a tilted head.
For so reason, the Modifier claiming that he "worshipped Myau-chan" was just a bit too much for Yan Huan to take seriously.
'Well, even though Myau-chan is indeed a bit useless, it did try its absolute best to save An Le and back in Tokyo. I should at least consider its feelings.'
"Myau-chan, do you realize you just cost a hundred million?"
Yan Huan said this to Myau-chan with a dramatic sigh, while simultaneously selecting the first evolution branch.
"ow?"
Myau-chan glared at Yan Huan in annoyance and owed.
"Hmph, do you know how many tis I have saved you from deep waters and scorching fires, ow? Just look, back at Bai Yi's concert, and that night at Ye Shiyu's house..."
As it spoke, Myau-chan felt An Le's faint gaze drift over and was instantly frightened into silence.
It completely forgot that An Le was still right there, ow!
So, it imdiately changed the subject, no longer bringing up other girls, and shifted to mories involving An Le.
"Uh... that ti in Tokyo with you and An Le, ow!"
"Heh."
Now that it ntioned it, that was indeed true.
As for how they ended up in deep waters and scorching fires in the first place, better not to ask.
Next ca this week's three reward choices.
[Reward Level: 7]
[Superpower: Electronic U-Virus]
[Once a day, tightly grasp any USB drive to attach the virus to it. After inserting it into any device connected to the internet, the virus will instantly infect it.]
[Once the virus enters the device, you can trigger it remotely using your consciousness.]
[After channeling for 15 minutes, it will completely sever the power supply of all electronic devices within the network coverage area of that device, and the malfunction will be undetectable.]
[In this scenario, the devices can only be restarted by replacing the power supply.]
[The most high-end hacking technique is: pulling your plug.]
[Reward Level: 7]
[Form: Linn Arnold]
[Intelligence instantly decreases by 90%; physical stamina, muscle growth speed, Strength, and other attributes increase by 200%.]
[Then let ask you, are you a man or a woman?]
[Reward Level: 7]
[Superpower: God of Won]
[Once a week, sacrifice 400 milliliters of blood from your body to activate this effect.]
[Touch a woman's body to stabilize her nstrual cycle for the next three months, shortening the duration to one day and completely eliminating any nstrual pain.]
[In an unknown corner of the world, soone will erect a monunt for you.]
[Of course, slightly older n might view you as a demon.]
'Huh?'
'Why?'
Yan Huan was still pinching his chin, pondering whether to choose the first or the third option, as the second was simply too absurd.
But looking at that final line of text, Yan Huan's brain could not quite process the implications right away.
That was until the very next second, when out of the corner of his eye, he noticed that An Le had finally finished her noodles and had opened her mobile phone to do so online shopping.
Seeing her skillfully open her saved folders and tap on the topmost one labeled "001 Family Pack Stockpile (Total 66 Pieces)", Yan Huan blinked and could not help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
"...Hm?"
An Le had just clicked to place her order when she belatedly realized that Yan Huan beside her had started staring at her at so point.
Her small face flushed red. She hurriedly locked her screen and said, sowhat embarrassed,
"Um... it's... it's just a bit cheaper to buy online..."
"..."
"I-I will clear the bowls first, Xiao Huan. I am going to take a shower, then I will wait for you in bed..."
Feeling terribly shy under Yan Huan's direct gaze, An Le fled like a refugee, grabbing both their bowls and rushing away from the spot.
At this mont, Yan Huan finally seed to grasp what that description truly ant.
'Maybe...'
'I should just choose the first one?'
In truth, Yan Huan felt none of these three were particularly useful. He was simply picking the best out of a bad bunch.
'If it is really useless later, I will just sell it to the Demon Bank.'
"Hum—"
After selecting the first reward, the orb of light transford into wisps of faint glimr that completely flooded into Yan Huan's body, leaving him with a profound sensation.
He squeezed his fingers and took a deep breath, but did not stop there.
With a thought, the ethereal mist before his eyes began to thicken once more, until it dragged his consciousness down, sinking into an unknown darkness.
"Splash, splash..."
In the dark sea, he arrived at the Demon's Shop once again. Everything before him was arranged just as it had always been.
But the next second, a pink orb of light flew out from beside the deity statue rising from beneath the sea, darting straight toward Yan Huan.
"Clink!"
With quick reflexes, Yan Huan reached out and snatched the flying orb.
Looking down, he saw a gold coin engraved with the image of a brandishing crab, radiating a faint pink glow even in the darkness.
"Is this a Crab Coin?"
[Congratulations! For this week's free item, you have obtained: Temporary Crab Coin *1]
[Unlike the permanently retained Crab Coins obtained through other thods, this Crab Coin will expire in 3 days. Please use it as soon as possible.]
'It even took up my slot for a free item. You've really outdone yourself...'
Yan Huan was speechless, but he still looked toward the deity statue before him.
With a thought, in addition to the three past missions he deed "absolutely impossible to complete," a newly added UI interface appeared beside them.
[Crab Coin Store]
[One random ability upgrade chance: Crab Coin *1]
[One extra lottery draw chance: Crab Coin *2]
[One extra Modifier upgrade: Crab Coin *7]
'So these are the things that can be exchanged?'
Yan Huan had originally thought it would just be so inconsequential items, or miraculous objects that looked tempting but were practically impossible to obtain.
But looking at these rewards—neither overwhelmingly grand nor insignificantly small—Yan Huan could not help but feel intrigued.
'Besides these, there are also items?'
Yan Huan shifted his gaze downward, looking at the interface below, which was piled high with various consumables and miraculous items.
[Fertility Attribute Points 5: Crab Coins 2]
[A reward that will be of great benefit to you. Surely, one day, even An Le will complain bitterly.]
[Reflection Magic Mirror: Crab Coins *15]
[One-ti consumable. It will block one Modifier effect for you and record that Modifier effect in the mirror, allowing you to use it once.]
[In a certain unknown worldline, this mirror once severely taught a lesson to a beautiful girl who attempted to alter her exam grades.]
'Holy shit.'
'This thing...'
Yan Huan swallowed a mouthful of saliva, clearly shocked by the sheer power of this mirror.
If Ye Shiyu tried to use Hypnosis on him, wouldn't he be able to use this thing to hypnotize her back?
Yan Huan barely dared to imagine the possibilities.
[World Modulator: Crab Coins *50]
[One-ti consumable. Using this will add a Common Sense Modification to reality, covering all living beings within a designated area.]
[For example: Within the borders of Linn, make everyone completely accept you being in romantic relationships with multiple girls simultaneously and legally marrying them.]
"..."
Yan Huan blinked, looking at the deity statue rising from the sea in sheer disbelief.
'This thing...'
'Huh?!'
At this mont, Yan Huan truly felt that his Modifier was, at its core, an actual [Modifier], and not just so scrap-tal "assembler" cobbled together by a talking cat.
This was neither a complint nor a disparagent, rely an objective statent of fact.
Because he genuinely realized just how deeply tempting these rewards were to him.
And it was exactly this desire that filled him with an urgent need to acquire massive amounts of Crab Coins, to exchange for these exaggerated rewards that would otherwise be impossible to achieve.
Yet, faced with his own swelling desire, Yan Huan could not help but grow vigilant.
For instance, how exactly was he supposed to earn these highly enticing Crab Coins?
[Crab Coin Missions will refresh once a month. You can earn a maximum of 10 Crab Coins per month.]
[Mission 1]
[Ensure the High Table Dinner proceeds strictly according to the proposal submitted by the Student Council to the Principal's Office. This ans executing the designated activities at the required tis, without eliminating any part of the schedule.]
[Furthermore, following the tradition of Far Moon Academy, you must share the first dance at the opening of the ball with soone of the opposite gender.]
[Reward: 5 Crab Coins]
[Mission 2]
[Agree to intern alongside Ye Shiyu during the sumr break, and take the initiative to go on a date with Ye Shiyu once before the sumr begins.]
[Reward: 5 Crab Coins]
[Note: Once this mission is activated, you may not drop out of the internship halfway for any reason, and you must maintain perfect attendance.]
[If violated, 10 Crab Coins will be deducted.]
[When your Crab Coin balance is insufficient, you will suffer a terrifying streak of bad luck.]
'Uh...'
To be completely honest, after reading the top and bottom missions, Yan Huan's very first thought was...
'That's it?'
'Are these missions not basically just handing free Crab Coins?'
Well, actually, not entirely.
If one were to ask whether there were risks involved in these two missions, the answer was undoubtedly yes.
Take the first dance at the ball, for instance. Yan Huan still had no idea how he was going to navigate that situation, especially now that Ye Shiyu's "turning over a new leaf" campaign was making trendous progress.
She had already made a promise to Self-Doubting Sakuramiya, while Bai Yi was also planning to present him with flowers.
'And it has to be soone of the opposite gender...'
'I can't exactly choose Yurianna, can I?!'
'Since I can't make everyone happy, I might as well make everyone angry, right?'
The sumr internship was much the sa. Just thinking about interning alongside Ye Shiyu, especially considering everyone else was also planning to go, gave Yan Huan an ominous premonition.
But the thing was, these two issues were already dilemmas Yan Huan had to face anyway.
Effectively, these missions did not add any extra difficulty, aside from forcing him to initiate a date with Ye Shiyu.
But once he successfully overca these hurdles, the rewards added on were completely tangible!
'Is there actually such a good deal?'
'Completing both in one month already nets one-fifth of the Crab Coins needed for the "World Modulator"...'
'If I max out the missions every month, wouldn't that an by the start of the autumn sester around September or October, I'd have enough to exchange for that reward?'
"Gulp."
The more he thought about it, the more Yan Huan grew uncertain about the underlying situation.
The Demon's Shop might try to ss with people, but it would absolutely never breach its own contracts.
Like before, with the life-saving Crab dicine and the Silence Ring that could block the invasion of evil deities—it genuinely provided those items without fail.
'Forget it, let's just take things one step at a ti.'
Oh right, there was also this complintary temporary Crab Coin. It could only be used to exchange for that single ability upgrade chance.
Yan Huan tapped on that option, and the Crab Coin in his hand slowly dissolved into flying ash.
[The "Launch Fireworks" ability has been enhanced!]
[New chanic: You may pre-consu your fireworks launch uses to bury "Invisible Sparks" at fixed locations. These sparks will be retained permanently.]
[Upon activation, you can remotely ignite the sparks with your consciousness. The sparks will launch from where they were planted in the direction you designate, producing an effect identical to firing them from your fingertips.]
[Furthermore, the longer a spark remains buried, the greater the number of fireworks that will burst out when it is eventually ignited.]
"..."
'Alright, it was given for free anyway. What more could I ask for?'
After finishing all of this, Yan Huan narrowed his eyes and pulled back his consciousness. The surrounding mist entirely dissipated, returning him to reality.
In the rental apartnt, a fair amount of ti seed to have passed. Both An Le and Little Finger were nowhere to be seen, replaced instead by the sound of a hairdryer humming from the bathroom.
An Le had already finished her shower.
The only one left in front of him was the plump Myau-chan, staring at him curiously.
"What is it, ow? Did you get so good rewards? Your expression looks different from before, ow."
"Now that you ntion it, yes, I really did."
Yan Huan rested his chin on his hand and lightly wiggled his fingers, seeming to mimic the rolling motion of the gold coin from earlier.
"Myau-chan, your patchwork Modifier might have genuinely scraped together sothing incredible this ti..."
"Hmph, I told you, ow! Everyone says I am useless, but only I know how amazing I truly am! Hehehe, now you realize it too, ow?"
Hearing this, Myau-chan's tail and head shot high into the air. With its eyes closed, it looked imnsely proud and arrogant.
Furthermore, it was obviously acting cute, hinting for Yan Huan to pet its head.
But after waiting for quite a while, Yan Huan's familiar large hand never descended.
"ow?"
Only then did Myau-chan open its eyes, looking forward in confusion.
But in front of it, Yan Huan had long since vanished.
It turned its head blankly, only to see that Yan Huan had already walked to the bedroom door, switched off the living room lights, and was heading toward An Le, who had finished drying her hair and also entered the bedroom.
"Are you ready, Xiao Huan?"
"Yes... let's sleep."
"Mm..."
"Rustle... rustle."
"Hey! Wait, An Le, we can't do that again, you just showered..."
"Xiao Huan... I... I wasn't trying to do that... I just, feel more secure holding it, that's all... wu..."
From inside the bedroom, the sweet pre-sleep murmurs between Yan Huan and An Le drifted out slowly.
anwhile, outside the room in the pitch-black living room, only Myau-chan, the fat cat, stood utterly alone on the dining table.
"...Damn it, ow!!"
Furious, Myau-chan instantly threw a fit, hopping off the table and furiously waddling as it charged toward the bedroom.
"Today I am sleeping with you two, ow!"
Inside the room, Yan Huan stared speechlessly as Myau-chan flew onto the bed with a "fat pig charge," then frantically burrowed into the bedding, stubbornly refusing to get off no matter what.
"You want to share the bed when you're this fat? Do you have no sha?"
"What did you say, ow?! Last ti..."
"Sleep, you can sleep! Just stop moving!"
Seeing the exasperated Myau-chan about to blurt out the incident where it slept in bed with Yan Huan and Sakuramiya Hitomi, Yan Huan hurriedly clamped his hand over the cat's head to prevent it from triggering a world war.
Fortunately, they finally managed to squeeze together.
On this single bed, An Le curled up on the innermost side, Yan Huan slept squarely in the center, and a fat cat lay sprawled on the edge.
Although the bedding was cramped, it nonetheless felt incredibly warm and cozy.
"Pfft."
Beside him, An Le covered her mouth and giggled. Lying on her side on the pillow, she simply gazed happily at Yan Huan and Myau-chan.
It was as though just watching them was enough to fill her with joy.
"Oh right, Xiao Huan, look... I registered an artist account online to post my practice drawings. I was recognized by many of my old readers, and now I already have several hundred followers..."
"Really?"
Yan Huan turned his head to look at An Le, wanting to see the screen she was showing him.
As a result, when he turned his head, he directly buried his face into An Le's bosom.
"Mmph..."
It was simply way too crowded!
'Once I start working and earn enough money to move to a new place, I absolutely have to get a super massive bed.'
Sleeping in the middle, sandwiched by Myau-chan, Yan Huan suddenly ford this resolution.
Having no other choice, Yan Huan shifted back slightly to finally see the screen An Le was sharing.
'Oh, right.'
'Speaking of money...'
Yan Huan had not touched the US dollars given by Aruiya's mother nor the credit card from Ye Lan. Since they belonged to others, he always felt it wasn't quite right to spend them.
'But now I have the "Demon Bank". Didn't I just receive a few free, completely useless abilities earlier?'
'I wonder how much money they can be exchanged for...'
Thinking this, Yan Huan stirred his consciousness.
He opened the ethereal interface and scanned up and down through his list of abilities.
'The "Electronic U-Virus" I just received is a Level 7 ability, after all. But as for the lower-level ones...'
'Hm?'
As he looked, Yan Huan suddenly noticed a Level 3 "Painting Gene" that he had acquired previously.
This thing was of no use to him, and he had no way to transfer it to An Le. He might as well use it to test the waters.
"Hum—"
With a thought from Yan Huan, accompanied by a series of crisp cracking sounds, the ethereal text entry on the interface shattered bit by bit.
It was as though it was being chewed up by so phantom demon.
Following that, the phantom demon let out a sinister chuckle, suddenly opening its maw and spitting sothing out toward Yan Huan.
"Jingle, jingle~"
It was the sound of golden coins.
[You have obtained: Linn Legal Currency 50,000]
[The funds will arrive in your account within 3 days via random thods. Please check your balance.]
Staring at that line of text, Yan Huan raised his eyebrows, montarily stunned.
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