The night fell, and Lin Zhan lay alone in the bathroom, soaking in the hot springs. Suddenly, a familiar code echoed in his mind: "Heavenly King Covers the Earth Tiger."
Lin Zhan froze for a moment upon hearing the code, then reacted, "System Two-Five-Oh, Pagoda Suppresses the River Demon."
"Host is foolish and impulsive." The voice belonged to the System, who had been absent for a long time.
"Great, Host, I finally see the organization again."
Lin Zhan asked with curiosity, "System, where did you go for so long? Where did you go?"
"To serve the Host better, I specially enrolled in a System study class for further training. What do you think, my good friend, am I thoughtful enough?" The System said obsequiously.
Lin Zhan looked at the shameless System in bewilderment and then said calmly, "What kind of study class does a system need? Tell me, how are you planning to scam me again?"
"Haha, Host, you are wise... Pfft, Host, what are you thinking? We've known each other for so long, sharing weal and woe, prospering and declining together. How could I scam you?" The System said with a hint of roguishness.
As the Host, Lin Zhan understood his system's true nature better than anyone. This system was ruthless, malicious, devious, thick-skinned, and utterly useless. In short, if Young Master Lin could find another system, he would definitely have it annihilated.
"Are you going to tell me or not? If you don't, I'm going back to cuddle my wife and sleep. I don't have time to listen to your nonsense."
The System saw that the Host had learned to use military tactics and sighed, "Alas, the Host has grown up and is no longer easily fooled. Uh, Host, can we discuss something?"
Lin Zhan said cautiously, "Anything is negotiable except borrowing money."
System (⊙x⊙;)......: "Uh, Host, I've sensed resources on me that can satisfy my upgrade requirements. Do you think you could invest a little to upgrade me? Let's be clear, I'm not asking you for money, this is an advance investment for better service to you in the future."
Lin Zhan's eyes darted, "This is not a big deal. After all, you know my current net worth. We're not short of a little. We'll discuss this later. First, give me 200 pills of Longevity Spirit Elixir, 5000 jars of top-tier fine wine. And that most incredible 'Ten-Fullness Vitality Strengthening Yang-Boosting Kidney-Nourishing Aphrodisiac Contraceptive Pill for Boys and Girls, Smart Boys, Beautiful Girls, Leg-Stretching, Eye-Rolling Pill,' give me about 10 to 8 pills. Calculate how many crystal cores it will cost. And make it quick, I'm in a hurry."
Upon seeing a chance to borrow money, the System immediately said, "What are you talking about? With our brotherhood, how could I charge you for such small things? Saying that makes us strangers. I'll give them to you, Host. I know these things are likely for you to offer to the Old Ancestor. Consider it my token of respect to the Old Ancestor. Take them, take them."
With that, the System directly exchanged the items Lin Zhan needed and teleported them into Lin Zhan's storage space.
Lin Zhan thought, "Why is this system so cooperative this time?" and then generously said, "System, what do you need for your upgrade? Come, let's chat. If I don't have it, I'll send my brothers to snatch it for you."
Seeing that Young Master Lin had agreed, the System immediately flattered him, "How could that be? Who doesn't know that Young Master Zhan comes from a wealthy family, is generous, and treats his brothers well? Then I'll tell you."
"Young Master Zhan, for my upgrade, I need a King-level peak King Crystal, a giant pure Energy Stone, and a King-level Soul Stone. I know these are trivial matters to you."
Young Master Lin, who was holding a glass of red wine and enjoying his bourgeois life while listening to the System's flattery, spat out the exquisite red wine in his mouth upon hearing the System's quote.
He roared at the System, "Did you f\*\*king calculate this? I just got my hands on these things this afternoon, and they're not even warm yet, and you want them all."
"Young Master Zhan, please don't be angry, let me finish. Once I upgrade, I can help you with further enhancements. Although, according to your martial arts level, your physical enhancements are already maxed out, this upgrade will definitely evolve new functions, and there will be new items for sale. In the end, you'll be the one who benefits the most." The System, seeing that its demands were too high, shamelessly began its next round of persuasion on Lin Zhan.
Lin Zhan listened to the System and felt that it made sense, so he said, "Alright, I agree. I'll provide the resources. First, give me an IOU."
After Lin Zhan finished speaking, the System looked bewildered and said, "Although I'm not human, you're truly inhuman."
Finally, after the System signed various unequal treaties, it finally obtained the upgrade resources from Lin Zhan.
The System resentfully said to Lin Zhan, "Your Grandpa System is going to upgrade. It will take 10 days. I hope you, this dog-like Host, can still be alive in 10 days. Actually, it would be best if you died, then Grandpa System wouldn't have to repay the money."
Watching the disappearing System, Lin Zhan muttered to himself, "Silly deer, still cursing me. Don't you know I have several Kings protecting me now? It's not that easy to kill me."
He then stood up directly from the bathtub, "Damn, I didn't grab a change of clothes. Forget it, I'll just go out like this. We're old married couples, Xiu'er has seen me before."
Zhang Lingxiu heard the sound of the bathroom door opening and looked over. She saw Lin Zhan walk out naked and then gave him a seductive glance.
Lin Zhan, seeing his wife's gaze, seemed to receive an order to charge and dived into the covers, opening his maw at Zhang Lingxiu.
"Ahem, you brat, hold on. I'm telling you, that's enough, don't cross the line, or I'll have to tie you up." The Dragon Binding Rope poked its head out from the space.
Lin Zhan, enraged and like a rutting bull, shouted at the Dragon Binding Rope, "You shameless old geezer, can you stop watching my business? Don't you know our family is counting on me to pass on the lineage? If you keep this up, I'll have our Old Ancestor come talk to you."
The Dragon Binding Rope rolled its eyes, "Does Shang Tang dare to boss me around? I'm telling you, don't look at me being down now, but my two sons are both generation-level Dragon Emperors. Compare backgrounds with me, and wait until that old guy Yanbo wakes up."
Lin Zhan looked at the Dragon Binding Rope, which had retreated back into space, and said to Zhang Lingxiu with a face full of despair, "Wife, why is it so difficult for us? Look at Da Zhuang and Anya. If they were a bit more diligent, they'd be bringing home a baby by the end of the year."
Despite his laments, Young Master Lin and his wife still transformed into the 'King of Words' that night.