Su Xin looked at Xiao Zhang,feeling surprised.He realized he had underestimated these ordinary patrol officers.Interesting,it seems these officers have undergone internal energy training and martial arts.Their strength is not to be underestimated.This isn't something achieved overnight;it seems their skills and patrol identity are passed down through generations.
Xiao Zhang glanced at Liu Shengming and said,"However,even if I release the person,your son still smashed someone else's shop.Without shedding some blood,it's hard for me to save face."
Liu Shengming promptly said,"How much money do you want?"
"Fifty thousand taels of silver.Considering Sutang Master's face,I won't take a penny more this time,"Xiao Zhang replied calmly.
Liu Shengming immediately took out a banknote of fifty thousand taels and handed it to Xiao Zhang.Additionally,he handed over an extra ten thousand taels.
"This is your reward.How can I let you go empty-handed for your trouble?"Liu Shengming insisted.
Xiao Zhang frowned,"I've already said,considering Sutang Master's face,I won't take the money this time."
Su Xin intervened,"Just take it.If you don't want it,give it to your elder brother.It's compensation for his troubles.Consider it tea money."
Upon Su Xin's insistence,Xiao Zhang accepted the money and said to Su Xin,"Alright,Sulaoda,wait for my message.Your man will be out tomorrow."
After Xiao Zhang left,Liu Shengming sighed,"Sutang Master,I won't say much.As long as you need my help in the future,feel free to ask.I,Liu,won't say a word."
"Hehe,Liu Boss,you're too polite.It's just a small favor,"Su Xin replied.
Liu Shengming shook his head,smiling bitterly,and bid farewell to Su Xin.As he left the hall,his mood remained unsettled.
For Su Xin,it was a trivial matter,but for Liu Shengming,it had caused him days of worry without finding a solution.Previously,he had some reservations about Su Xin becoming the head or even the hall master at such a young age.However,today's events made him realize he had no grounds for discontent.
Xiao Zhang's arrogance towards him and respectful demeanor towards Su Xin revealed a stark contrast.Despite Liu Shengming's influence in Changning,it couldn't compare to Su Xin's reputation throughout the entire Constant Tranquility Prefecture.
In the hall,as Liu Shengming left,Huang Bingcheng approached and asked with confusion,"Boss,what's the deal with this guy?Why did you suddenly decide to help him for no reason?"
Huang Bingcheng knew Su Xin's character well.He was not one to act without personal gain,and there had to be a deeper reason for his actions.
Su Xin smiled and said,"Who said it's for no reason?By helping him this time,we've created a connection.It's not a big deal,and it might come in handy in the future.Just establishing some good karma."
In the following days,two more bosses sought Su Xin's help for small matters,and Su Xin assisted them promptly.This changed the impression of many bosses towards Su Xin,making them view him more favorably.
After six days,Su Xin's primary lottery attempts accumulated to 30,and combined with three intermediate lottery attempts,he now had six chances for intermediate-level draws.
Su Xin considered accumulating ten intermediate draws to exchange for one advanced draw,but decided against it.The waiting time for 40 days was too long,and who knew what might happen during that period.Su Xin couldn't afford to wait and opted to use the six intermediate draws to enhance his strength.Additionally,he still had 1000 points of villain value,enough for one advanced draw when needed.
Upon entering the system,Su Xin immediately said,"Exchange all my primary lottery attempts for intermediate lottery attempts."
"Thirty primary lottery attempts have been exchanged for three intermediate lottery attempts.Host has a total of six intermediate lottery attempts.Would you like to conduct the draw now?"
"Immediately.Remove the empty slots."
The roulette on the big screen began spinning,slowing down until the pointer landed on the character section.
"Is it a burst of luck?"Su Xin's heart surged with excitement.
On the large screen appeared a young man with a handsome face,wielding a long sword.A hint of arrogance lingered at the corner of his mouth,indicating he was a disciple from a prominent sect.
"Congratulations to the host for drawing the character Song Qingshu,who comes with four martial arts:'Nine Yin Divine Claws,''Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms(Partial Techniques),''Wudang Sect Basic Sword Technique,'and'Wudang Sect Basic Internal Energy.'The character rating is two stars,and martial arts ratings range from half a star to three and a half stars.The host can choose to draw randomly or spend 1600 villain points for specific selections."
"Hiss!"Su Xin took a sharp breath,suddenly feeling a twinge of toothache.
Song Qingshu's strength wasn't impressive;in"The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber,"he was essentially a clown character,overshadowed by the protagonist,Zhang Wuji.Throughout his life,Song Qingshu was constantly humiliated.
However,in later stages,Song Qingshu did acquire some valuable assets.Zhou Zhiruo gave him the'Nine Yin Divine Claws'and'Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms'obtained from the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber.The Nine Yin Divine Claws,originally the Nine Yin White Bone Claw,transformed into a sinister version due to Mei Chaofeng and Chen Xuanfeng's unorthodox training.
Although Song Qingshu only learned a part of the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms,this might be the reason it was considered a partial technique.
Looking at the martial arts'ratings,the impressive three and a half stars undoubtedly belonged to the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms.
Yet,the villain points required for specific martial arts selection seemed exaggerated to Su Xin.
"Is the system messing with me?I only have 1000 villain points now,and you want me to spend 1600 points for specific selections?Last time,when I drew Chu Zhaonan,it was just 20 points for a specific draw.How much did you increase it by this time?"
The system explained,"Martial arts rated two stars or higher will undergo a qualitative leap,hence the significant increase in villain points for specific draws.According to the default system values,a half-star martial art costs 5 villain points,one star requires 10 points,and one and a half stars need 20 points.For two-star martial arts,it's 200 points,two and a half stars require 400 points,three stars need 800 points,three and a half stars demand 1600 points,and four stars necessitate 3200 points.Martial arts rated four and a half stars or higher are too powerful and don't support specific draws.If the host draws a character with martial arts rated four and a half stars or five stars,there's a high chance of drawing nothing.However,the host can increase the hit rate by spending 10%more for every 1000 villain points."
Su Xin,hearing this,felt his eyelids twitching.The system indeed left no room for exploitation.
He had anticipated characters with low ratings carrying high-level martial arts,like Ouyang Ke.Despite Ouyang Ke's mediocre strength,having access to the Nine Yin True Manual could be obtained with minimal villain points if Su Xin drew him.However,the system wasn't providing that opportunity.To draw the Nine Yin True Manual,Su Xin needed to spend a whopping 3200 villain points.
Even more frustrating was the four and a half stars or higher martial arts settings,making it a significant gamble,with a chance of drawing nothing.Previously,Su Xin thought advanced draws were the most reliable,but now it seemed they were the riskiest.
Despite yearning for the three and a half stars-rated Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms,Su Xin didn't have enough villain points.Even if he risked depleting all his points,he couldn't obtain it.The system left him with only two choices:rely on luck or spend a hefty sum for a specific draw.
Disappointed,Su Xin said,"Random draw."
"Congratulations to the host for successfully drawing the'Wudang Sect Basic Internal Energy,'rated half a star."
Su Xin sighed wryly;the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms wasn't easy to acquire.
"Let's try again."
As the wheel spun once more,it landed on the section for elixirs.
"Congratulations to the host for drawing one bottle of intermediate Qi-enhancing elixir,rated one and a half stars."
Su Xin held a small porcelain bottle containing ten dark elixirs.These Qi-enhancing elixirs,while basic,had some utility at the intermediate level.
Surprisingly,the next two draws were also elixirs.One bottle was another intermediate Qi-enhancing elixir,and the other was the Shaolin Small Returning Elixir Su Xin obtained from Old Wolf earlier—a bottle containing ten elixirs.
The effect of the Small Returning Elixir was decent,making this draw not entirely disappointing.
The fifth draw,however,was unexpected.Su Xin drew from the weapons section.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully drawing a weapon:'Iron Bone Folding Fan,'rated one and a half stars.Weapon description:The personal weapon of Mongolian Prince Huo Du,made of refined steel for the fan's bones and stitched with ice silkworm silk for the fan's surface.It allows for piercing,chopping,poking,pressing—flexible and versatile."
Su Xin forced a smile as he tossed the not-so-light Iron Bone Folding Fan into a corner.Such unique weapons were not suitable for him.
