After hearing the system notification, Bai Zixi couldn’t help letting out an excited laugh. The others admired her even more. She really was fearless, just like a newborn calf that wasn’t afraid of a tiger.
However, in Yan Shaochen’s eyes, her laughter was nothing more than deliberate provocation. Not only had she grown up, but her courage had grown as well. He suddenly changed his mind and said,
“Fine, you don’t have to run. See that target over there? Hit it ten times within two minutes. For every missed shot, you’ll have to run ten more laps.”
Huh? Wasn’t that a little too difficult?
Bai Zixi hadn’t expected him to be so heartless toward a woman. She silently made a mental note of it. Apparently, the more handsome a man was, the more problematic his personality tended to be.
008 reminded her, “Host, you only need to spend 2 points to exchange for a 100% accuracy skill. This skill can last for five minutes.”
“Then does that mean I won’t have to train anymore if I complete the challenge?” Bai Zixi deliberately softened her voice as she asked him. She didn’t mind eating anything, but she absolutely refused to suffer a loss.
“Yes.”
Yan Shaochen wanted to see what she had learned over the years. If she could meet his standards, he wouldn’t mind taking her along on this mission.
Everyone present was already mourning for her in advance. Hitting the target ten times from that distance was difficult enough, let alone with a time limit. Even they weren’t confident they could complete the challenge, much less her.
Bai Zixi walked forward with a confident expression and picked up the pistol from the table.
Everyone took a deep breath and stared at her without even blinking. The atmosphere became inexplicably tense, especially for Zhu Rui and the others.
Only Yan Shaochen remained expressionless as he watched her.
Bai Zixi’s expression gradually turned serious. She assumed a standard shooting stance, held the pistol firmly with both hands, and aimed at the bullseye of the target 100 meters away. Then, she pulled the trigger.
“Bang, bang, bang… bang, bang, bang… bang, bang, bang… bang!”
Ten consecutive shots rang out.
After firing the final shot, she even gently blew on the muzzle before turning around and giving everyone what she considered to be an incredibly cool expression.
“Wasn’t my move just now super cool?” Bai Zixi asked 008 smugly.
“Very cool! Host, you’re both beautiful and handsome!” 008 enthusiastically praised her. After all, she had finally spent two points, so it was more than happy to shower her with compliments.
Everyone looked at her in amazement. Her shooting speed had been incredibly fast! It was as if the gun had no recoil at all. She hadn’t even paused between shots.
Deep down, Yan Shaochen felt something stir when he saw her confident and spirited expression just moments ago. A hint of tenderness appeared in his eyes, but he quickly returned to his usual cold demeanor.
“You may leave now,” Yan Shaochen said indifferently.
He was willing to show a little leniency toward capable people. That was all.
The system notifications sounded one after another.
[Affection +1]
[Affection +1]
[Affection +1]…
Current points: 68.
In an excellent mood, Bai Zixi casually walked past him. As she passed, she couldn’t resist sticking out her tongue at him. After playfully teasing him, she quickly picked up her pace and ran out of the training ground.
Only Yan Shaochen had noticed her little gesture.
At that moment, all he wanted to do was drag her back and give her a good spanking.
Unfortunately, the people at the training ground were the ones who suffered afterward. Terrified by his dark expression, nobody dared say much. They were put through one brutal training session after another.
…
Back in her room, Bai Zixi lay halfway across the bed with her legs crossed. She was so happy that she practically felt like she was floating.
“008, I’m about to start spending points!”
008 immediately became excited.
“Mhm, mhm! Hurry up, Host!”
It had been waiting for several minutes already. It was practically dying of impatience, yet it didn’t dare rush her.
“With my 50 points, I can only exchange them for one month of the Light-type superpower for now.”
Bai Zixi opened the system shop and carefully reviewed the description of the abilities once again before finally clicking the exchange button.
Before long, a wave of energy gradually spread throughout her body. It flowed from her meridians to her blood vessels and then to her consciousness. The entire process of transformation took only ten minutes.
Bai Zixi didn’t experience any discomfort. In fact, she felt incredibly comfortable, as though a warm current were washing over her entire body from head to toe.
She tried circulating the white energy within her body. Soon, a light orb about the size of a glass marble condensed in the palm of her hand.
A moment later, she withdrew the orb.
She would find an opportunity to reveal her superpower later. For now, it was still too early.
She currently had 18 points left and didn’t plan on spending them for the time being.
008’s mechanical voice sounded again.
“Host, since you spent 50 points, the system is rewarding you with a Silver Gift Pack. Would you like to open it?”
“Silver? Does that mean there are even higher levels?” Bai Zixi had already guessed the answer.
008 replied, “Yes. There are also Gold and Diamond Gift Packs. The level depends on how much you spend.”
“I’ll open it after I wake up from my afternoon nap.”
She yawned, pulled up the blanket, and promptly fell into a deep sleep.