Chapter 77

“Were you deliberately approaching Zhu Yuan?”

Seeing Ye Qingfeng’s current state, Qing Yi sighed inwardly, realizing continuing to ignore him was pointless; she set down her cup, turned to face him, and asked with serious expression and solemn tone.

Ye Qingfeng wasn’t surprised that Qing Yi spoke first—or if she hadn’t, he’d happily sit with her drinking tea.

After all, the tea tasted quite good; he’d even examined it closely—just a handful of leaves and hot water, nothing special.

But that didn’t matter...

Ye Qingfeng set down his cup, wearing a sly smile, slowly turning his head toward Qing Yi, who’d asked such a tricky question—yet the moment he saw her, his composure shattered, and he burst out laughing.

A child’s face with an adult’s stern expression—it was utterly absurd!

“What are you laughing at?”

The solemn atmosphere vanished instantly under Ye Qingfeng’s laughter; Qing Yi frowned slightly, her serious face merging with the image of that child-like official obsessed with national affairs.

(Some Yin Puppet Bureau Chief)

“Want the truth?”

For some reason, Ye Qingfeng felt a sudden awakening; he smirked and pushed his hair back.

I've endured nearly twenty years of injustice! I've played the role of a grandson long enough—I'm done!

Why keep living like before after being reincarnated? I’ve got a system—why still act like a slave?

‘System! Draw!’

I’ll do whatever I damn well please! Chase whoever I want!

Date as many as I like—why am I so arrogant?

I’ve got a system! Do you?!

Of course! I’ll still be a law-abiding citizen~!

Thinking of this, Ye Qingfeng involuntarily covered one eye with his hand and let out a wild, unrestrained laugh!

(His personality has changed significantly from before—he’s no longer passive but more proactive, with no major impact on reader experience!)

Qing Yi was startled by Ye Qingfeng’s sudden laughter, instinctively shrinking back; for some reason, a flicker of unease stirred in her chest.

She didn’t know whether to interrupt him...

Where the old Ye Qingfeng had felt like he was constantly pretending, now it was as if he’d slapped his former self awake and finally shed all his inhibitions.

[Ding! Total draw attempts: 17. Reward for host opening heart: +3 draws! S+ level reward added to pool! Character talent reward added to pool!]

Note: Target talent can only be drawn if affection reaches 40% or higher.]

[20 draws in progress. Congratulations, host, you’ve received the following rewards:]

[A-level reward: Space Backpack storage capacity +10 cubic meters ×2]

Note: Cannot be used alone! Only to increase Space Backpack volume! Still worried about insufficient space?]

[A-level reward: Invisible Magic Hand]

Note: Must be used with Space Backpack! As long as not observed by a being with strong self-awareness, you may freely take or place items from the Space Backpack—within its volume limit!]

[S-level reward: Billy Template]

Note: No need to explain! Dual pistols will answer! Battle Waltz! Elegance never goes out of style!]

[A-level reward: Aether Resistance Potion]

Note: Increases Aether resistance by 20% (bound)]

(Can only be consumed by self)

[Ding! Detected someone near host. Space Backpack storage automatically fused. Rewards will be delivered into Space Backpack!]

[Ding! Detected host consumed Aether Resistance Potion. Aether resistance now at 100%. No further reward will be issued—replaced with Aether Affinity Potion!]

Note: Aether Affinity Potion grants half the effect of Aether Resistance Potion. Specific abilities require drawing secondary rewards to reveal!]

[Ding! Rewards continuing!]

[A-level reward: Aether Affinity Potion]

Note: Increases Aether affinity by 10% (bound)]

[Ding! Aether affinity at 40%, 60%, and 90% grants different effects. View details?]

‘Tell me.’

[Aether affinity at 40%: Ordinary Aether Hai will not attack host!]

[Aether affinity at 60%: Elite Aether Hai will not attack host!]

[Aether affinity at 90%: No Aether Hai will attack host!]

‘Continue issuing rewards!’

Ye Qingfeng slightly curled his lips—so if he reached over 90% Aether affinity, he could just stroll through the Hollows?

[S+ level reward: Aether Attribute]

Note: Can manipulate Aether matter within the Hollow for attack or enchantment! At 100% Aether compatibility, Aether erosion effects become irrelevant!]

[A-level reward: Body Enhancement Potion ×2]

Note: Significantly increases physical strength—no more being told you’re ‘not up to it’!]

[S-level reward: Ding Ni 2 million]

[A-level reward: Ding Ni 500,000 ×10]

[Ding! Host’s Ding Ni total detected: 7.9 million!]

Good! Ye Qingfeng was quite satisfied with the twenty draws—at least one S+ reward, Aether resistance at 100%, plus the Hollow map he’d drawn earlier—he’d practically be invincible if he didn’t waste anything!

But he’d drawn Ding Ni multiple times—compared to other rewards at the same tier, Ding Ni was still far inferior; clearly, it was the worst reward at this level.

Still... sudden wealth felt unreal.

He’d need to properly adapt to this new identity—he had nearly ten million Ding Ni in savings!

“So, Officer Qing Yi—do you want the truth or a lie?”

From the start of reward distribution until now, less than a minute had passed; Ye Qingfeng watched Qing Yi, lost in thought, and smiled sincerely as he asked.

“Truth!”

Qing Yi snapped back to attention, her gaze toward Ye Qingfeng now tinged with caution—he looked different now, radiating an inner confidence she’d never seen before.

“Which question should I answer first?”

Ye Qingfeng picked up his cup and drained the remaining tea, then propped his cheek on one hand, blinking innocently at Qing Yi.

“Answer both.”

Qing Yi felt an odd unease at Ye Qingfeng’s demeanor—as if he’d seen right through her; she quickly turned away, lifted her cup to her lips, forcing calm, then added:

“First—why did you suddenly laugh?”

Compared to her original question, Qing Yi was now far more curious about Ye Qingfeng’s sudden transformation.

“Officer Qing Yi, that’s a strange question,” Ye Qingfeng said seriously. “If you want to laugh, you laugh. Is laughing illegal in the Public Order Bureau?”