“Host, your acting is incredible.”
The system couldn’t help but exclaim, “Those refugees truly believe you’re a Divine Lady. Even Shen Yu fell for it, and he’s the chief strategist under the male lead, Shen Jue—a man so clever he’s practically demonic!”
Its previous hosts had been cautious even when using system items, and they were terrified of revealing even a hint of modern knowledge, fearing the sharp wits of the Shen brothers.
“It’s nothing, just practice.”
Yun Shu held a skewer of wild fruits over the campfire. “In the past, to complete a mission, I had to get close to a target who was obsessed with Buddhism. I disguised myself as a monk and lectured him on Buddhist scriptures for three whole years.”
She paused for a moment.
“If my acting hadn’t been good, I would have died.”
The more the system listened, the more it felt something was off.
Mission target?
Could its host have been bound to another system before?
Thinking of this possibility, it stealthily opened the system panel to check Yun Shu’s information.
Hmph, it wanted to see which shameless, rogue system was trying to steal its host!
However, when the information popped up, the system froze.
【Yun Shu, Female, Born: March 15, 1990.】
【Affiliation: Narcotics Detachment.】
【Personal Resume: Joined the police force at eighteen. Entered the Narcotics Detachment at twenty. Began undercover operations at twenty-two, infiltrating the Golden Triangle for four years. Cracked five major cross-border drug trafficking cases, seized two tons of drugs, dismantled two international drug networks, and neutralized three drug lords.
At twenty-six, her undercover identity was exposed while covering her teammates' retreat. She died in the line of duty and was posthumously awarded a First-Class Merit.】
Seeing this, the system was filled with respect. “Host, I didn’t realize you were a narcotics officer in your past life...”
“Aren’t you a system? Didn’t you check what I did in my past life before binding with me?”
“I forgot.” The system wanted to scratch its head in embarrassment, but it was just a ball of light and had no hands.
“You really are a little darling.”
Yun Shu had realized early on that the system wasn’t particularly bright.
Therefore, nothing the system said surprised her. She remained as emotionally stable as a capybara.
She took a bite of the roasted fruit.
It was sweet and sour, tasting exactly like the fruits she used to roast in the tropical rainforests.
It was a pity she hadn’t found any honey just now; a drizzle of honey would have made the flavor even better.
The system asked curiously, “Host, why did you want to be a narcotics officer? That’s so dangerous.”
“To be honest, I didn’t want to be a cop, but I was born into a family of police officers. I didn’t have a choice.” Yun Shu chewed the sweet and sour pulp. “My biggest dream was to one day just slack off and live a lazy, carefree life like a salted fish.”
The system looked at Yun Shu, hesitating to speak.
If she didn't have ideals, Yun Shu could have easily chosen to be a household registration officer. Yet, she chose narcotics and accepted undercover missions with the highest risk and mortality rates...
Yun Shu suddenly spoke up, “Can you eat?”
The system snapped out of its thoughts. “I can, but I need you to spend Shock Value to buy me a skin.”
“How much Shock Value?”
The system pulled up the panel. “The cheapest Little Fox skin costs 1,000 Shock Value.”
It stared longingly at the Little Fox skin.
But remembering that Shock Value was earned through Yun Shu’s hard work, it painfully closed the page. “Host, there’s no need to waste money on me. My original form is fine; it doesn’t affect my ability to help you with missions anyway.”
Yun Shu’s eyelashes lowered slightly.
Once the Divine Lady Temple was built, her miracles would surely be spread by the first batch of believers.
Her followers would only grow in number.
However.
A fake deity was still a fake. There were many things she couldn’t do personally because the risk of exposure was too high.
At such times, she needed an existence that transcended common logic to deliver divine oracles and speak on her behalf.
“If you wear that Little Fox skin, can people in this world see you and hear you speak?”
“Yes, I can.”
The system looked at Yun Shu, who was skewering more fruit, its tone filled with confusion. “Host, why are you asking?”
Yun Shu placed the skewered fruits over the fire.
“I’ll buy it for you.”
The system’s brain stalled for a second.
Once it realized what she meant, it became incredibly excited. “Host, are you really buying me a skin?!”
“Ahhh! Host, I love you!!!”
“I’ve wanted that Little Fox skin for so long! It has nine tails! It’s fluffy! And it glows!”
Yun Shu was getting dizzy from the system’s frantic bouncing. She reached out, grabbed it, and said calmly, “If you keep being noisy, I won’t buy it.”
The system immediately became as quiet as a mouse.
Yun Shu released the system and clicked the purchase button for the Little Fox skin on the panel.
【Purchase successful.】
【1,000 Shock Value deducted.】
【Current Shock Value: 2,050】
A burst of fine light exploded beside the campfire.
When the light faded, a fluffy little fox appeared by the fire.
It was pure white with nine bushy tails. Every strand of fur shimmered with a faint silver light. The tips of its ears had a hint of pale gold fuzz, and the insides were a soft pink.
“Host, Host!” It jumped into Yun Shu’s lap, its bright amber eyes staring straight at her.
A system and a host were usually just in a partnership; it had never heard of a host buying a skin for their system.
But its host had bought one for it!
How was its luck so good to meet a host who was not only powerful but also incredibly kind to it!
This was enough to brag about in the Main God Space for a lifetime!
“Mm, not bad at all.”
Yun Shu stroked the little fox’s large tail.
Looking at the remaining Shock Value, she thought for a moment and opened the permanent gacha pool.
A deity couldn’t only have a benevolent side; that would only breed endless desire. A combination of kindness and authority was the only way to maintain things long-term.
Currently, she had the Scent of Plain Snow set and the Orchid of the Blue Void from the Floating Dream Set, but both were auxiliary in nature. She needed something offensive.
The wheel spun rapidly and slowly came to a stop.
【Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Floating Dream Set · Hair Accessory (2/6): Butterfly Hidden Pin.】
【Component Description: The pin hides a butterfly spirit. Insects and snakes will retreat; poison cannot penetrate, and evil cannot approach.】
【Set Skill: Collect all components to unlock the Medical Encyclopedia and Dream Entry skills.】
Yun Shu was a bit disappointed that she didn’t get what she wanted, but she had enough Shock Value for another draw.
【Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Heavenly Balance Set · Handheld Component (1/8): Thunder Decree.】
【Component Description: The command is law; heavenly thunder is summoned. Cleanses all sin in the world (Cooldown: 120 hours).】
【Set Skill: Collect all components to unlock the Crime and Punishment skill, punishing all evil in the world.】
【Current Shock Value: 1,450】
“Good stuff!” Yun Shu’s eyes lit up.
The system fox was puzzled. “Host, how is this good? Our mission is to conquer the male lead and make him fall in love with you. You can’t just strike him with lightning if he doesn’t love you, right? That violates system laws.”
Yun Shu’s eyes flickered slightly. “I know the mission is to conquer the male lead.”
“Don’t worry, we’ll take it one step at a time,” she said, beginning to smooth-talk the system with a straight face.
“Once I earn enough Shock Value by playing the Divine Lady, I’ll pull a few sets of high-charisma outfits. When I make a stunning entrance, won't the male lead be completely captivated by me?”
“Wow, Host, you’re so smart!” The little fox’s eyes were full of admiration. “That plan is perfect!”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely cooperate with you!” It raised a small paw, clenching it in a solemn vow.
Yun Shu sighed with heartfelt sincerity, “I’m truly lucky to have such a great system like you.”
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