Chapter 133: Winning Lily Over!

Furthermore, he noticed that Li Li’s favorability rating toward him had risen to 40 points. Only 10 more points were needed to complete the mission. If something were to happen between them now, it could further ignite the romantic tension between them. However, the moment he remembered that Li Li was an A-list superstar, his courage failed him.

As the saying goes, performers are heartless. Even before he met her, he had heard many scandals about Li Li; perhaps she was merely after some hidden benefit? What if they were to get involved, and she demanded he do something impossible? A while back, he had read the news: Li Li held a significant stake in Huayi Media, but after another A-list star of equal fame was investigated for tax evasion, the company’s market value evaporated by half overnight. Li Li’s shares were slashed, costing her hundreds of millions. He couldn't help but suspect that her intense hints today were motivated by ulterior motives.

Added to the fact that he had recently been schemed against by Su Qianlong, the realization sobered him up instantly, extinguishing the absurd notion that had sprouted in his heart.

"Sister Li Li, it’s getting late. If I linger and get caught by the paparazzi, wouldn't that be another huge headline?" Lin Fan swallowed hard. He saw Li Li pull down her shirt, revealing the edge of her bra and the tantalizing, snow-white skin that was provocatively exposed.

"The security in this complex is top-secret; how could there be paparazzi? What are you afraid of? Afraid I’ll eat you? Hehe..." Li Li cast him a flirtatious look through her drunken, hazy eyes.

Lin Fan’s heart skipped a beat, and the fire he had just extinguished began to rise again. He immediately turned his head to look out the window, saying with feigned seriousness, "One must always be on guard. I’m full of youthful vigor and can’t resist temptation..."

His words were meant as a test, but Li Li was a veteran who had been navigating the entertainment industry for most of her life. She saw through his "serious" facade, knowing he was just itching for something to happen.

"If you can't resist, then don't control it. I’m tired, why don't you give me a massage? Didn't you say in the car that you knew how to massage?" With that, Li Li pulled her clothing down even further.

Such an alluring scene made Lin Fan’s eyes blaze; the fire of desire surged straight to his head. Earlier in the car, he had seen how exhausted she was. After all, she was a woman nearing fifty. They had talked all afternoon, she had offered him advice, and she had accompanied him for drinks, which made him feel quite sorry for her. He had jokingly said he could give her a massage to help her relax and even make her look younger. He had meant it as a compliment to her enduring charm, never expecting her to take it seriously.

"What are you still standing there for? Come over..." Li Li licked her lips and beckoned him with her finger.

This scene was more than Lin Fan could bear. His breathing grew ragged, and with heavy footsteps, he slowly approached the sofa.

***

The next morning, Lin Fan was jolted awake by a system notification.

[Ding! Li Li’s favorability toward the host has reached 50! Congratulations on completing the Charm Mission!]
[Reward: 20 Charm Points!]
[Host has successfully conquered a Goddess; bonus reward of five attribute points!]
[Would the host like to accept the advanced mission? Increase Li Li’s favorability to 100 to receive ten attribute points and a mansion in the Shanghai suburbs worth 300 million!]

As soon as Lin Fan opened his eyes, he saw himself lying half-naked beside Li Li and nearly screamed. Without a second thought, he tiptoed away, acting like an invisible man, and fled Li Li’s villa in a panic, returning to his own.

"Whew! Oh my god, what on earth happened last night?" Lin Fan stood in his living room, scratching his head incessantly. He couldn't quite remember the details. In reality, both he and Li Li had blacked out from drinking. But judging by the system’s notification, something unspeakable had clearly occurred. He felt a wave of guilt and shame, having no idea how he would face Li Li in the future.

At that moment, the system repeated the notification. He realized that he had completed the Charm Mission in a daze. More importantly, his System Store level had increased along with his character level. He was now at Level 2, meaning he could exchange for intermediate items!

However, he firmly declined the advanced mission. Even if it was only a three-star difficulty, he didn't want Li Li’s favorability to reach 100; he simply couldn't handle a woman like her.

[Ding! Congratulations, host’s personal level has increased to 2. Bonus reward: one Marrow-Cleansing Pill. Keep up the good work!]
[Ding! The level 2 System Store is now open. Host can exchange for intermediate items!]

These two pieces of good news allowed Lin Fan to instantly cast his guilt aside. "With the Marrow-Cleansing Pill, I can start practicing internal energy techniques. I won't have to fear external or internal masters anymore, hehe..." Lin Fan was overjoyed. He checked his attribute panel once more.

His Charm had increased from 1 point to 21! His Talent was at 10, and his Physical Strength remained at 5.9. His initial skills—Tai Chi, Wing Chun, and Taekwondo—were all maxed out. He also had the five unspent attribute points. He immediately added them to his Talent, bringing it to 15, as higher talent meant faster mastery of any skill.

Next, he chose to use the Marrow-Cleansing Pill. Surprisingly, rather than appearing in his hand, the pill’s effect was applied directly to his body. Once confirmed, he felt an intense itching sensation. Brushing his arm, he found it coated in a layer of sticky, black, oily substance. He immediately rushed to the bathroom to scrub himself clean.

"Now, what technique should I choose to cultivate... Since I have the 'Golden Armor' defensive cheat, I don't need to learn Hard Qigong. I should learn a technique that can cripple someone in one move." After some deliberation, he chose an internal energy technique called the "Tiangang Fist."

This was a comprehensive system combining internal energy, striking techniques, and footwork, effectively a collection of seventy-two Shaolin-style ultimate skills. It was rated five stars in difficulty, and according to the system, one needed at least 30 Talent to fully grasp it. With his current Talent of 15, he could only utilize half its power, but it would reach full potential once his Talent met the requirement.

Lin Fan had chosen it because it was described as possessing supreme strength; even when facing powerful opponents, he could hold his own by using "Divine Power Pills" to sustain his stamina. Since he had to cultivate something, he would naturally choose the strongest. The Tiangang Fist was the most difficult technique available in the Level 2 store.