Chapter 2: The Fortune Wielder, the World Line Shifts!

And establishing a 'good' relationship with the opposite sex, seizing the opportunity or killing those of the same sex…… Is this forcing me to open a harem?

Dai Xiyu, who had read countless novels, immediately understood the key point.

At this moment, his gaze through the light screen clearly saw that the outside world had changed.

After closing the translucent light screen with his will, Dai Xiyu focused his gaze.

He discovered that above each person's head, a string of faint red numbers of varying lengths had appeared.

Some had numbers in the hundreds or thousands.

Some had numbers in the tens of thousands.

Connecting the hint from just now in the light screen, Dai Xiyu knew that these numbers likely represented each person's fortune.

Shifting his gaze, Dai Xiyu looked toward the Star Luo Emperor seated in the place of honor.

【197678】

Among those present, the Star Luo Emperor's fortune was already enough to overwhelm others.

It can only be said that, as a Title Douluo with strength reaching rank ninety-four, he is beyond comparison for ordinary people.

Mentioning Title Douluo, Dai Xiyu suddenly thought of something.

According to the plot development, Dai Mubai is destined to become a god.

With such an opportunity, his fortune ought not to be low.

Thinking this, Dai Xiyu turned his head to look at Dai Mubai seated to his right.

At this moment, Dai Mubai was staring straight ahead in a certain direction, completely unaware of his second brother's gaze.

And upon seeing the numbers above Dai Mubai's head, Dai Xiyu's heart jumped.

【20994225】

An eight-digit number, over twenty million!

It is actually over a hundred times that of the Star Luo Emperor.

Indeed, he is a member of the protagonist's group.

Following Dai Mubai's gaze.

As expected, it was the aloof girl standing in the awakening team—Zhu Zhuqing.

And beside Zhu Zhuqing was her third older sister, Zhu Zhu Yue, who was born just a few days earlier.

Seeing the numbers above Zhu Zhuqing's head, Dai Xiyu couldn't help but swallow.

【21220140】

It is also an eight-digit number, and it is over two hundred thousand higher than Dai Mubai's.

In contrast, Zhu Zhu Yue, who has innate soul power level six, has much lower fortune—only 【90112】.

It seems that the protagonist in the original work is precisely what is called a 'fortune anomaly'.

And Dai Xiyu's task is to establish a 'good' relationship to the greatest extent possible with all female anomalies;

then continually seize the opportunities of male anomalies, and only consider striking to kill when their fortune falls below his own.

"Time is pressing and the task is heavy," the panel data just showed that I now have only 23 hours of lifespan.

Dai Xiyu looked at Zhu Zhuqing's icy beautiful face, silently pondering.

The next moment, several lines of rolling subtitles suddenly appeared in the upper left of his vision.

【Harvest from Zhu Zhuqing's fortune +1】

【Harvest from Dai Mubai's fortune +2】

【Harvest from Hidden Douluo's fortune +1】

……

The subtitles appeared one by one, then scrolled upward one by one until they disappeared.

Dai Mubai recalled that the light screen's explanation had mentioned another way to plunder fortune.

That is, being within a hundred-meter radius around an anomaly.

"Hidden Douluo, it seems is the second worshipper of the Star Luo Hall of Worship, a peak Douluo of rank ninety-six; he is probably here lurking in the dark to guard the awakening ceremony…"

Looking left and right, Dai Xiyu also did not see any sign of the Hidden Douluo.

That makes sense—with such tremendous strength, and being a peak Douluo titled 'Hidden', how could he easily be spotted?

However, this way, Dai Xiyu also learned some rules of fortune plundering.

Even though the Star Luo Emperor possesses over ten thousand fortune, he is not considered a fortune anomaly.

At the very least, a fortune of 190,000 is within the normal range.

Below that, they are ordinary people with no plunder value.

Dai Xiyu withdrew his gaze and then tried to open the system light screen with his will.

At this moment, the light screen showed only two icons.

The left one is named 'Store'; the right one is named 'Warehouse'.

Opening the warehouse, as expected, it was empty.

Opening the store, a game-shop-like interface appeared before his eyes.

【Fortune balance: 4 (Fortune consumption has no effect on already gained lifespan.)】

【This month's listed goods are as follows (updated after the 29th)】

【100-year soul ring: 1000 fortune】

【500-year soul ring: 5000 fortune】

【1000-year soul ring: 10000 fortune】

【God-given soul ring: 1000000 fortune】

【Ten-thousand-year right arm soul bone: 200000 fortune】

【Level 1 soul power: 10000 fortune】

【Free attribute points: 10000 fortune】

【Second martial soul (random): 1000000 fortune】

【A bag of gold soul coins (1000 pieces): 1000 fortune】

……

Before this, Dai Xiyu had no real concept of the actual value of fortune.

But now he understood what the twenty million above Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's heads represented.

In the shop, level 1 soul power costs only ten thousand fortune.

Twenty million fortune, isn't that equivalent to level 2000?

Of course, level 2000 does not exist.

On the Douluo Continent, reaching level 100 already makes one a god.

「Only with great strength can one survive on this tumultuous Douluo Continent; otherwise, even with a hundred-year lifespan, it's hard to avoid dying midway……」

Thinking of this, Dai Xiyu's gaze instantly became resolute.

The martial soul awakening ceremony ended quickly.

The principal of the Star Luo Royal Elementary Academy came to the platform and gave a brief summary.

The content, naturally, consisted of some pleasantries and praise for the participants' level in this awakening.

The participants' martial soul awakening and graduation strength are the principal's performance indicators.

Before the emperor, one naturally needs to say more nice things.

The old man finished speaking as quickly as possible, then handed the time over to the Star Luo Emperor.

The Star Luo Emperor, seated in the first place on the platform, stood up and came to the railing.

His vigorous baritone, bolstered by soul power, resonated throughout the venue:

「Today, besides the martial soul awakening, there is another important matter. 」

Upon saying this, most people understood it in their hearts.

In the line of awakening participants, the two sisters Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing instantly received countless furtive glances.

These two girls could be said to carry their own spotlight.

No matter where they go, they are everyone's focus.

And what pains the male participants most is what the Star Luo Emperor is about to say.

Only to see, the Star Luo Emperor continued speaking:

「According to the rules of past generations, any female descendant of the Netherworld Duke line who awakens the Netherworld Spirit Cat martial soul must be engaged to a prince who has awakened the White Tiger martial soul. 」

「And today, Zhu Zhu Yue and Zhu Zhuqing have both completed the awakening of the Netherworld Spirit Cat martial soul, and this matter happens to be raised on the agenda at this very moment. 」

Having said this, the Star Luo Emperor looked toward the right side of the platform, where the princes were located.

「Dai Xiyu, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhu Yue, you few come to the center of the field. 」

Dai Xiyu and Dai Mubai immediately stood up.

Dai Mubai exerted soul power, made a tiger leap, and steadily stood in the center of the training field.

Dai Xiyu, however, had too weak soul power and physique to make that high jump down safely, so he could only walk down the stairs.

This scene, seen by the onlooking participants, added a hint of mockery to their gazes.

Just like the class conflict between commoners and nobles.

Even the middle-lower and upper nobles have serious class conflict.

And a 'fallen prince' like Dai Xiyu naturally becomes the target for these middle-lower nobles to vent their emotions.

Dai Xiyu's performance even made the Star Luo Emperor frown slightly.

However, upon thinking that his second son has been physically weak since childhood, plus his mother died early, he also felt relieved.

The Star Luo Emperor never overly restrains the princes.

Survival of the fittest; under the pressure of life-and-death competition, the princes naturally will strive to strengthen themselves.

Dai Xiyu came to Dai Mubai's side, just having steadied himself, when he heard Dai Mubai lower his voice and speak.

「Don't forget what I just said; if you don't do as I say, I have plenty of ways to deal with you. 」

Hearing Dai Mubai's threat, Dai Xiyu remained expressionless, as if he hadn't heard it.

If it were just after he woke up, perhaps he would still consider it, choosing to compromise for survival.

But now, having awakened the system and seen clearly Zhu Zhuqing's fortune, it's impossible to let Dai Mubai have his way.

After the two of them.

The cool beauty Zhu Zhuqing and her sister Zhu Zhu Yue also came to the field, standing one body's length away from the two.

It can be seen that Zhu Zhu Yue is obviously somewhat nervous, her breathing rate having increased a bit.

Zhu Zhuqing, however, remains as calm and composed as ever, showing no panic.

The Star Luo Emperor spoke:

「From the moment you were born, your fate was decided; there's no need to say more. I will first ask the Zhu family daughters: do you each have a favored prince? 」

The Star Luo Emperor's question is actually also giving face to the Netherworld Duke.

After all, whichever prince eventually becomes crown prince will certainly not marry only one person.

As an emperor, one must ensure prosperous offspring.

Choosing the Netherworld lineage as empress is also merely for the martial soul's compatibility.

Wanting the monarch of a nation to be exclusive in affection is impossible.

In this situation, the Yinming Duke lineage is clearly the one at a disadvantage.

Therefore, the Star Luo Emperor decided to give them the right to choose.

As his words fell, the Star Luo Emperor turned his gaze to Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhu Yue.

94th-level Title Douluo, with the aid of soul power, can easily see the expressions of four people thirty meters away.

Zhu Zhuqing remained as aloof as ever; from her expression it was clear she had no interest in any of the princes.

As for Zhu Zhu Yue, she kept glancing at the tall, spirited Dai Mubai.

That is understandable.

Dai Mubai not only had far greater talent than Dai Xiyu, but also persisted in relentless training.

As a result, his physical development was very rapid.

Although he was a month younger than Dai Xiyu, his height already exceeded hers by half a head.

By comparison, Dai Xiyu seemed rather ordinary.

Not only was his talent and strength average, but his appearance was also somewhat frail.

Although she favored Dai Mubai in her heart, Zhu Zhu Yue dared not show it too obviously.

She merely prayed silently in her heart, hoping desperately not to be paired with Dai Xiyu.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing bowed and, with a blank expression, said, "I will follow whatever the Emperor and the princes decide."

Zhu Zhu Yue beside her also reacted, hastily bowing and saying, "I will follow the Emperor and the princes' decisions."

On the Douluo Continent, there are still some outdated beliefs favoring males over females.

Unlike the gender equality of modern times in my previous life, even in some places a random man is henpecked…

Seeing this, the Star Luo Emperor already had some plans in mind.

He turned his gaze to the Second Prince Dai Xiyu and said, "Since that's the case, Xiyu, do you have someone in mind?"

(End of chapter)