Sss…No wonder she's a rank‑S cauldron with a -50 Corruption Value!
Lin Feng thought to himself, impressed.
Aside from the small chest, she's practically flawless! And the difficulty of conquering her? Straight-up hell mode!
But a small chest's not a dealbreaker — she's still young, people grow, and worst case, I can just use a Bone‑Purifying Pill to adjust it!
Just as his mind was racing, the system's chime rang again in his head.
[Ding! Host's Dao Heart remains firm, undaunted by hardship, and seeks to challenge a righteous prodigy. Special reward: Magical Artifact — Fate Jade Pendant!]
Lin Feng blinked.
Challenge a righteous prodigy? Do they mean Xia Yubing?
If you ranked strength by looks, she really was a heaven‑born beauty.
[Artifact Name: Fate Jade Pendant]
[Effect: When used, forcibly increases your "fateful encounters" with a designated target, creating prime opportunities to corrupt and lead a righteous fairy astray!]
[Current Uses Available: 2]
[Recharge Method: Use a cauldron to reach boiling overflow, replenishing energy.]
Boiling overflow?
They mean it the way I think they mean it, right?
Lin Feng stared at Xia Yubing's cool, aloof back and mentally commanded, "System, activate the Fate Jade Pendant on Xia Yubing!"
Instantly, the ancient jade pendant in his consciousness trembled, shooting out a golden streak of light only he could see, which vanished into the graceful figure ahead.
At the same moment, the old professor at the front pushed up his glasses, scanned the class roster, and said slowly, "This question — Miss Xia Yubing, you answer."
Xia Yubing stood, her clear, cool voice ringing through the quiet classroom, steady and well‑structured.
Her answer was full of classical references and unique insights — clearly the result of serious study.
The professor nodded approvingly. "Excellent, very profound understanding. Any other students with differing views?"
Silence. Everyone kept their heads down, afraid of being called on.
Xia Yubing sat back with an air of quiet superiority, as if looking down on the whole class.
Her Corruption trait included competitiveness — if he could beat her in something she prided herself on, that'd naturally push her toward corruption.
But this question… Lin Feng's face darkened. I suck at this, too!
Seeing no one brave enough to meet his gaze, the professor glanced at the roster, ran his finger down the names, and landed on Lin Feng. "Lin Feng, you give it a try."
Great. Thanks for nothing, system.
Lin Feng cursed inwardly and stood up.
[Detecting host's literary skill level… Scan complete. Literature: Grade B.]
[Warning: Question difficulty is B+. Exceeds host's current ability!]
Lin Feng rolled his eyes. Tell me something I don't know.
He could tell from the topic that it wasn't simple.
Grimacing, he scraped together what little knowledge he had and gave his shallow take.
The professor gave a noncommittal nod, signaled him to sit, and resumed lecturing.
The moment Lin Feng sat, the system spoke again.
[Ding! This Fate Encounter has been used up. Host failed to display sufficient ability to impress Xia Yubing, and did not gain her attention!]
What the hell!?
That's it? Already used up!?
Lin Feng nearly spat blood, fuming internally.
Damn system! What kind of garbage Fate Encounter was that!? I thought it'd be like with Su Qingwen — where I'd catch her with some secret or she'd have a family emergency needing money, so I could swoop in… uh, I mean, lend a helping hand in her time of need!
The cold system voice chimed in, with a hint of lecture mode.
[Host's understanding of "righteous fairies" is seriously flawed. Not all fairies can be bought with spirit stones (money).]
[Note: Spirit stones are highly effective only on rogue cultivators (commoners). Against fairies born into prestigious families (with superior innate qualities), the effect is extremely weak. Host must strive to cultivate skills, strength, charm, and other areas to lead them down the path of corruption!]
Lin Feng couldn't help cursing again: Damn system, you really know your stuff!
He knew the logic — rich guys are rare, so gold‑diggers flock to them. Likewise, a top‑tier beauty like Xia Yubing is rare, so rich heirs are already lining up to worship her.
Money alone means nothing special in front of women like that. To capture such a girl, you need your own unique charm.
"Guess I can't just chase girls nonstop — I need to invest time in improving myself too."
That settled it for Lin Feng.
He cleared his mind, tuned in, and actually started listening attentively.
Class ended quickly.
When the bell rang, a crisp chime sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Host detected diligently cultivating. Skill: Literature, progress increased slightly!]
Lin Feng paused, opened his skill list — and there it was: behind Literature (Grade B), a faint experience bar had appeared!
[Literature (Grade B): Upgrade requires 16 Core Points]
[Experience: 10/100 (+1 Core Point)]
Holy crap!
So seriously attending class and studying actually gives exp!?
Fill the bar, and you get a Core Skill Point!?
Since when was there such a good deal!?
That discovery lit Lin Feng right up.
As the dismissal bell rang, the classroom erupted with noise.
Girls got up in twos and threes, many deliberately "bumping" past Lin Feng as if by accident.
One in a pleated skirt "accidentally" brushed his desk corner, blushed, mumbled "sorry," locked eyes with Lin Feng's indifferent gaze, her heart skipped, and she darted off like a startled deer.
At the doorway, a few girls from other classes peeked in; her friends pushed forward one, took two wobbly steps toward Lin Feng, froze from nerves, let out a tiny scream, and ran back, drawing laughter.
Lin Feng ignored it all, calmly packing his books.
These girls were maybe 6–7 out of 10 in looks. In a CS or mechanical engineering department full of guys, they'd be class beauties with a crowd of admirers.
But to Lin Feng, they were just average filler — not worth strategizing over, not even worth asking for their underwear.
He finished packing, stood up, and prepared to leave.
That simple motion triggered another wave of barely suppressed commotion behind him.