The next morning, in the CEO’s office at Qin Tiancheng Group.
Qin Ge sprawled in the boss’s chair like a lazy sack, mentally giving a thumbs-up to the scheming little loli, Mu Xinyi. The first time is unfamiliar, the second time you get the hang of it. Mu Xinyi’s ability to learn was truly strong. He planned to verify it again next time to see how much more progress she could make.
“System panel,” Qin Ge instructed mentally.
In the next instant, the system character panel appeared before him:
[Host]: Qin Ge
[Destiny Villain Points Balance]:
[Title]: Suit Berserker
[Physique]: 182
[Charm]: 99 (Appearance 25 + Temperament 25 + Physique 25 + Wealth & Character 24)
[Divine Powers]: [Lying Flat], [Gun Combat Technique], [Immunity to All Poisons]
[System Space]: Browning
[System Shop]: No Items
Hiss—
Even Qin Ge couldn’t help but suck in a sharp breath when he saw the balance of Destiny Villain Points.
Just attending Mu Xinyi’s engagement ceremony had earned him this much? It was more than all the points he had gained in the past combined!
Of course, this was within expectations. After all, even Teacher Cang could only profit from both sides. But Qin Ge? He had stretched his hand into three fat sheep at once. No—more precisely, four.
Even though Lin Xiaojin hadn’t contributed any Destiny Villain Points, she had helped push the progress of the third betting agreement forward.
“Draw. Go all in!”
There was no hesitation at all. Now that the Child of Destiny, Chen Yuan, had appeared, increasing strength was the only way to stay ahead.
Qin Ge immediately chose to go all in.
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Strengthening Pill +1!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Strengthening Pill +2!]
[…]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Strengthening Pill +13!]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery!]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery +2!]
[…]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery +19!]
[Host failed nineteen consecutive draws. Triggering Grand Pity Reward. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Divine Power [Thousand Faces Phantom]. With this Divine Power, the Host may alter the appearance of self or subordinates at will—countless faces, impossible to distinguish true from false.]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Tempering Pill +1!]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Tempering Pill +2!]
[…]
[Congratulations to the Host for obtaining Tempering Pill +10!]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery!]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery +2!]
[…]
[Congratulations to the Host for drawing a lottery +7!]
[Host failed seven consecutive draws. Triggering Minor Pity Reward. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Divine Power [Eye of Insight]. With this Divine Power, the Host may consume Destiny Villain Points to view the secrets and anomalies of any Child of Destiny or Daughter of Destiny.]
“Wait.”
Qin Ge halted the draws, then started tossing Strengthening Pills into his mouth one by one, keeping his eyes fixed on the changes in his system panel.
But when he consumed the third one, which should have increased it by 10 points, it only raised his physique by 1.
200 → 201.
Qin Ge was pissed, “You leeching system, are you taking a cut?”
At first, it gave 10 points per pill. Now it’s withholding 9 points each?
[Host has surpassed a threshold. Strengthening Pills now yield minimal effects. Please use higher-tier Tempering Pills to further enhance physique.]
Qin Ge frowned slightly. A breakthrough in realm just by crossing 200 points in physique? That counted?
Well, it made sense. In the original novel, even Chen Yuan kept breaking through over and over.
But every time Chen Yuan broke through, he suffered like hell.
Why was he, Qin Ge, feeling nothing but comfort?
Forget it. He didn’t dwell on it. As the villain, how could he receive the same treatment as a Child of Destiny?
A Child of Destiny had to go through endless trials and tribulations.
He, on the other hand, was just a simple cheat user!
Makes perfect sense. After all, it’s not like he could eat Strengthening Pills forever and become invincible.
Tempering Pills looked slightly different in color but were the same size as Strengthening Pills.
Each pill raised physique by 10 points as well.
But Qin Ge knew very well—they were far more effective.
After consuming ten Tempering Pills, his physique underwent a dramatic transformation.
201 → 301.
“Thousand Faces Phantom?”
“To put it bluntly, it’s just a disguise technique. Kinda useful.”
Qin Ge rubbed his chin in thought. This skill was perfect for framing others.
And he could use it to alter his subordinates’ appearances, too—no need for the villain to personally take the stage anymore.
He didn’t like changing his own face though.
Even for a mission, he wouldn’t do it. It just felt wrong.
But helping Mu Xinyi switch her face for fun between friends—he could accept that.
After this intense session of draws, Qin Ge’s character panel had undergone a complete transformation:
[Host]: Qin Ge
[Destiny Villain Points Balance]: 3,000
[Title]: Suit Berserker
[Physique]: 301
[Charm]: 99 (Appearance 25 + Temperament 25 + Physique 25 + Wealth & Character 24)
[Divine Powers]: [Lying Flat], [Gun Combat Technique], [Immunity to All Poisons], [Thousand Faces Phantom], [Eye of Insight]
[System Space]: Browning, Strengthening Pill +10
[System Shop]: No Items
Qin Ge was quite satisfied with his current stats.
Looking at the new Divine Power, [Eye of Insight], he muttered, “Do I have to be face-to-face with Chen Yuan to activate this ability?”
[Host has already seen Chen Yuan. You may spend 3,000 Destiny Villain Points to view his secrets.]
[The cost of [Eye of Insight] varies based on the target. The price to view Chen Yuan is 3,000 Destiny Villain Points. Since this is your first time, you’re receiving a 70% discount.]
Qin Ge didn’t bother arguing with a program, “Fine. Investigate.”
As the points were deducted, a large string of detailed information appeared before him.
[Child of Destiny Chen Yuan, orphaned young due to family tragedy, entered Qingyun Mountain to cultivate during his transfer to an orphanage.]
[He has seven powerful and beautiful Senior Sisters, and a master whose strength is unfathomable and beauty unmatched.]
[This man is ruthless and possessive, treating his Senior Sisters and master as personal property. The Host has already become his mortal enemy—irreconcilable.]
[Chen Yuan’s physique is 180. In life-threatening moments, he can break through instantly, erupting with a combat power equivalent to 300 physique points. Host, proceed with caution!]
Qin Ge already knew most of this.
A lusty freak who drools at the sight of a woman just outside the train station… Of course he’d treat his Senior Sisters and master as forbidden treasures.
But what surprised Qin Ge was Chen Yuan’s combat power.
With just 180 physique, he could erupt to 300 in a crisis?
If Qin Ge had acted at the engagement banquet, not only might he have failed to kill him, he might’ve even triggered Chen Yuan’s breakthrough and gotten injured himself?
“Damn, I nearly tripped in the gutter.”
Qin Ge let out a cold laugh, “But that’s all in the past.”
Now, his base physique was at 301.
With the Suit Berserker title equipped…
His combat power soared—450!
Although the gap was only 150, physique didn’t scale linearly. It wasn’t just 1 + 1 = 2.
Even if Chen Yuan maxed out his Child of Destiny burst, he’d still only be a punching bag in front of him.
All of this, Qin Ge had to thank Chen Yuan for. Without those Destiny Villain Points, he couldn’t have improved so quickly.
Feeling very rewarded, Qin Ge tapped the button on his desk and called out, “Yingzi!”
Soon, the sound of a doorbell chimed and Qiao Yingzi walked in.
Her long legs were especially eye-catching.
She scanned the office first to ensure there was no danger, then looked at Qin Ge and respectfully asked, “CEO Qin, you called?”
Qin Ge raised his hand and tossed her ten Strengthening Pills.
Qiao Yingzi caught them easily and asked in confusion, “CEO Qin, what are these?”
Qin Ge sneered, “Poison. You know too much. Swallow them.”
A tremble flickered in Qiao Yingzi’s eyes, followed by a hint of sorrow and anger.
But her life belonged to the Li Family.
Now, she had become Qin Ge’s deathsworn.
She had no right to refuse.
So she swallowed all ten Strengthening Pills in front of him.
Boom!
As the medicine took effect, Qiao Yingzi’s body trembled, and a series of cracking sounds echoed from her bones like bamboo tubes spilling beans.
“I’ve… become stronger?” Qiao Yingzi’s eyes lit up. She looked at Qin Ge and asked, “CEO Qin, are these the legendary pills?”
Qin Ge chuckled and nodded, “Not bad. You’re pretty smart.”
Strengthening Pills were already useless for him now. Keeping them would be a waste. Giving them to Qiao Yingzi, his daily bodyguard, was the best use.
Suddenly, the enhanced senses granted by the Divine Power [Survival Dao Sacred Physique] allowed him to hear a quarrel outside the office.
The smile at the corner of his mouth turned wicked. He waved at Qiao Yingzi and said, “You may leave now.”
He had serious business to attend to.