101: Chapter 101 System Advancement

Tianjiao Camp, late at night.

One hundred meters underground, in a surveillance room filled with futuristic technology.

Dozens of giant light screens were displaying real-time footage from every corner of the camp.

An old man wearing a plain Zhongshan suit with gray hair was holding a cup of hot tea, quietly watching the central main screen.

On the screen, the entire process of Lin Fan fighting Tang Si and their subsequent transaction was playing.

From Lin Fan being suppressed, to breaking through during the battle, to reversing the situation with one punch.

From Tang Si's arrogance and domineering attitude, to the frustration after his defeat, and then to the ecstasy and shock after producing the enlightenment fruit.

Every detail, every micro-expression, was clearly presented before the old man's eyes.

"Heh."

The old man put down his teacup and let out a soft chuckle.

"Not arrogant or impatient, ruthless, and knows how to utilize every available condition."

"What's most rare is that even though he took full advantage, he was able to make his opponent feel grateful."

"This temperament is far more terrifying than his brute strength."

The old man picked up the red phone on the table that had no buttons.

The call connected instantly.

A voice as steady as a mountain came from the other side.

"Speak."

The old man's gaze remained locked on the screen, watching Lin Fan put his arm around Tang Si's shoulder and pull him into Villa A-1, while enthusiastically pitching some kind of VIP recharge package.

"Chief."

"That kid we've been focusing on has arrived."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment.

"General Ye Canglan, that old guy, finally did something reliable."

There was a hint of imperceptible approval in the steady voice.

"I've read his file. From his rise to prominence in Jianghai to turning the tide in the beast tide, and then to today, it only took less than two months."

"His growth rate has already exceeded all of our model projections."

The old man nodded.

"More than just fast. He is like a black hole; any resource that falls into his hands can erupt with a hundred or even a thousand times its value in a way we cannot understand."

"This can no longer be explained by talent alone."

"It's a variable." The voice on the other end delivered the final verdict.

"A variable capable of prying open the world's landscape."

"Continue to observe, protect him in the shadows, do not interfere."

"He is the future of China, and also a sharp double-edged sword. Used well, he can slay gods and demons; used poorly, he will hurt us ourselves."

"Give him the highest authority, and also give him the harshest tests."

"I only want to see the final result."

"Understood." The old man replied respectfully.

The phone hung up, and the surveillance room returned to silence.

The old man looked at the screen, where Lin Fan was counting the balance on that purple-gold card in the villa, smiling like a two-hundred-pound silly son of a landlord.

He shook his head, but his eyes grew deeper.

"Kid, I hope you don't let us down."

...

Meanwhile.

Far away in Sakura Country, inside a secret base at the foot of Mount Fuji.

In the dimly lit room, there was only the crisp echo of blades clashing.

A figure in a black kimono was kneeling on the tatami mat, carefully wiping the katana in his hand with a white cloth.

A subordinate dressed as a ninja was kneeling on one knee, his head bowed low.

"Reporting to Master, Nightingale has sent back top-secret intelligence from China."

"A youth codenamed 'blind box' has appeared in the China Tianjiao Camp, suspected of possessing a special talent for converting matter."

"He can convert the corpses of exotic beasts, and even the corpses of human martial artists, into rare items containing opportunities. The significant improvement in the strength of the Chinese military during the Jianghai defense battle is directly related to this person."

The hand wiping the blade paused for a moment.

The temperature in the room seemed to drop a few degrees.

"Convert matter? Create opportunities out of thin air?" The figure in the kimono spoke softly, but with a tone of skepticism.

"According to Nightingale's multiple confirmations, the accuracy of the intelligence is over 95%. This person's name is Lin Fan, and he has currently been listed as a national treasure-level target by the top echelon of the Chinese military for protection."

"Potential assessment... SSS rank."

"Threat assessment... God rank."

When the words "God rank" were spoken, the ninja began to tremble uncontrollably all over.

"God rank..." The figure in the kimono repeated the term softly, then let out a low laugh.

"Heh heh heh..."

"We spent a hundred years, sacrificing countless excellent citizens, just to barely steal a trace of the power of gods."

"How can China give birth to such a monster?"

"This is the will of the Amaterasu Great God, to nip such a threat in the cradle."

He slowly raised his head, revealing a face that had been half-burned, while the remaining half was as handsome as a demon.

"Pass on my order."

"Activate the 'Broken Wing' plan."

"Wake up all the wings lurking in China, activate all dark lines."

"At any cost, regardless of any sacrifice."

"I want to see his head placed in front of me in the shortest possible time."

"Hai!" The ninja knocked his head heavily, and his figure disappeared into the shadows like a ghost.

The figure in the kimono lowered his head again and continued to wipe his sword.

"A genius of China?"

"Then let these wings be completely broken before they can even spread."

...

Inside Villa A-1.

Lin Fan had no idea that he had been targeted by two behemoths at the same time.

He was happily calculating today's gains.

One hundred million in cash.

The five Enlightenment Tree tea leaves returned by the system, which were treasures countless times higher in quality than the enlightenment fruit.

Most importantly, he successfully developed Tang Si, this young master from the capital, into his own VIP client.

With this living advertisement, it would be hard for his business in the Tianjiao Camp not to take off.

"Perfect." Lin Fan stretched, feeling that life had reached its peak.

Just then.

A system notification sound, completely different from the past, rang in his mind.

[Ding!]

[Detected that the host's behavior has had a slight positive impact on "China's National Fortune", the second stage of the system has been activated.]

Lin Fan was stunned.

National Fortune?

Second stage of the system? What is this thing?

Before he could react.

New notification sounds followed one after another.

[Ding! Host defeated the Child of Destiny Tang Si, seized part of his luck, and the national influence level has been raised to: Peeking at the Threshold!]

[Ding! As a special reward for unlocking the hidden module, "National Strategic Blueprint" is now unlocked!]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the SSS-rank strategic blueprint: "Dragon Vein Amplification Array" (Fragment 1/10)]

A series of notification sounds directly stunned Lin Fan.

He sat blankly on the sofa, unable to recover for a long time.

There was too much information.

He hurriedly calmed his mind and checked the so-called strategic blueprint.

When the detailed information of the blueprint unfolded in his mind, his whole body froze.

[Dragon Vein Amplification Reactor]

[Type: National Fortune-level strategic building]

[Effect: Built on the nodes of the national dragon vein, it can absorb free energy from the universe, convert it into high-concentration spiritual energy, and permanently increase the concentration of spiritual energy within the reactor's coverage area. Under long-term operation, it can subtly improve the physique of the citizens and increase the probability and grade of newborn talent awakening.]

[Note: This is a heavy weapon of the country, the cornerstone of changing fate against heaven. Only by collecting ten fragments can you obtain the complete construction blueprint.]

Lin Fan watched the description, and his heart beat wildly uncontrollably.

This... what is this thing?

Increasing the spiritual energy concentration of the whole country? Improving the physique of the whole population?

This is no longer a simple cheat; this is turning the whole country into a cheat!

What he had thought before was at most selling blind boxes to the military, earning some price difference, and making some national disaster money.

But the system just threw him a blueprint that could change the future of the entire country.

This way of playing completely exceeded his imagination.

"Damn, playing this big?" Lin Fan couldn't help but curse.

"I just wanted to make some small money to treat my sister, and by the way, get rich. How did I get involved with National Fortune?"

An inexplicable pressure swept through his whole body.

He suddenly understood.

Why General Ye Canglan came to invite him personally, and why that chief instructor said he was a double-edged sword.

It turned out that from the moment he stepped into this training camp, he was no longer just a simple businessman.

Every move he made could be closely linked to the destiny of this country.

"However..."

Lin Fan licked his somewhat dry lips, and a flame named ambition burned in the depths of his eyes.

"This feeling seems... not bad."

"Treating the whole country as a client, treating National Fortune as a commodity."

"This, perhaps, is the ultimate form of my Myriad Treasures Pavilion!"

Under the night, the youth's eyes reflected that magnificent blueprint, as if he had already seen a future that had completely changed because of him.