10: A real man doesn't make choices; he wants them all.

Outside the simulation pod, a dead silence lasted for a full half-minute.

Not until Lin Fan's words, "The quality doesn't seem that great either," drifted lightly to the ground.

Only then did it act like a stone thrown into a lake, stirring up a massive wave!

"SSS... All-time high..."

A Genius repeated the words on the light screen as if talking in their sleep.

"Did he just... use one finger... to pop a Hell-level Violent Bear?"

Another voice was trembling.

"Am I still dreaming... Is this really a test for high schoolers?"

"Mom, I want to go home... There's a monster here..."

"Why the Hell am I still training? I'm out, brothers!"

"I told you I shouldn't have come, the principal misled me!!!"

...The Geniuses who originally wanted to see Lin Fan make a fool of himself.

Their Dao Hearts had collapsed at this moment.

They shouldn't be here; they should be at a hydrothermal vent on the seabed, flicking their flagella for no reason.

Especially Jiang Bei.

This kid was completely dumbfounded now.

His mouth was open, and a "ho-ho" sound came from his throat, but he couldn't utter a single word.

His face turned from red to white.

Just moments ago, he had mocked Lin Fan for being a silver-headed wax spear.

As a result, the other party backhanded him with a Hell-level SSS rating, slapping his face into a mess.

No, he was rubbing his entire pride into the ground!

Lei Bao took a deep breath, and then another.

Only then did he barely suppress the urge to cut Lin Fan open on the spot for research.

He walked up to Lin Fan and looked the young man over with a complex gaze.

"Lin Fan."

Lei Bao spoke, his voice carrying a hint of dryness he hadn't even noticed:

"That finger strike just now... what Martial Skill was it?"

Lin Fan smiled:

"You don't even know this? It's the Consonance Finger. Haven't you seen 'Forbidden City Cop'?"

Lei Bao: "..."

[Ding! Blathering nonsense, yet the prestige remains! prestige value +100!]

[Current prestige value: 10,800 points!]

"Never mind."

Lei Bao waved his hand, giving up on the questioning.

It was normal for a Genius to have some secrets.

As long as he was a Genius of the Human Race, that was enough.

"Your test results will be recorded and reported truthfully."

Lei Bao said in a heavy voice:

"Now, return to the ranks. The rest of you, continue the test!"

Lin Fan walked back to the corner.

This time, the way everyone looked at him was no longer with awe.

It was like looking at a god!

The path they actively cleared was wide enough to race a horse.

Lin Fan was happy to be left alone and closed his eyes to focus.

He muttered in his heart:

"System, open the Mall!"

[Ding!]

[Consuming 10,000 prestige value, the System Mall is officially open!]

[Current prestige value balance: 800 points]

The moment Lin Fan's consciousness sank into his mind.

The scene before him changed abruptly!

It was no longer a simple semi-transparent panel.

But a magnificent virtual hall!

On the ceiling, so high the top couldn't be seen, stars were flowing.

Countless light-and-shadow products floated on the surrounding walls, categorized and dazzling!

[Cultivation Technique Area]! [Martial Skill Area]! [Medicinal Pill Area]! [Weapon Area]! [Curiosity Area]! [Technology Area]... Each area extended deep inside, and the number of products was scalp-numbingly vast!

"This is the real System Mall..."

Lin Fan took a deep breath.

His gaze first went to the top right corner.

There was a striking golden number: 800 (prestige value)

And what attracted Lin Fan's attention the most.

Was an area in the dead center that kept flashing red light—[99% Off Zone!]

Below it was a line of small text:

(Refreshes every Monday at 0:00, fixed at 5 items, first come first served!)

"99% off?"

Lin Fan's heart rate accelerated.

If something originally cost ten thousand, it would only be a hundred after the discount?

With a thought.

He clicked into the zone.

Three-dimensional projections and detailed descriptions of five items appeared before him:

Lin Fan's consciousness was immersed in the magnificent System Mall.

His gaze was locked tightly onto those five items in the [99% Off Zone].

He even subconsciously held his breath.

This discount... was too brutal!

He focused his mind and looked carefully at the first item—

[Item 1: Heaven Rank Incomplete Manual: Eighty-Nine Arcane Art - Introductory Chapter]

Original Price: 1,000,000 prestige value

99% Off Price: 10,000 prestige value

Description: An Incomplete Manual of an ancient Body Refining holy method, containing only the introductory three-turn cultivation method. Once mastered, the Physical Body will be like a Treasure Artifact, capable of lifting heavy tripods, and difficult to harm with ordinary blades and swords.

(Note: Cultivation requires a large amount of Body Tempering resources; progress is slow, but the Foundation is incredibly solid)

Lin Fan's heart skipped a beat!

Heaven Rank!

Although it was an Incomplete Manual, and only the introductory chapter... the original price was a million!

Now it was only ten thousand!

He immediately looked at his balance: 800 points.

"...I'm quite a bit short."

Lin Fan's mouth twitched.

This feeling of seeing it but not being able to afford it was too painful!

He endured the heartache and looked at the second item.

[Item 2: space ring (10 cubic meters)]

Original Price: 50,000 prestige value

99% Off Price: 500 prestige value

Description: Built-in stable space, can store non-living objects. Bind with a drop of blood, access with a thought.

(Note: Produced by the System, quality guaranteed)

This one is good!

A normal 1-cubic-meter space ring costs 20,000 prestige value, and now 10 cubic meters only costs five hundred.

Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

Ten cubic meters of space was enough to hold a lot of supplies.

And it only cost 500 points; he could afford it right now!

But he didn't buy it immediately.

He would wait and see, after all, there were still three items he hadn't looked at.

[Item 3: One-time Experience Card — Full-Power Strike of a Martial King]

Original Price: 20,000 prestige value

99% Off Price: 200 prestige value

Description: After use, one can briefly obtain the power of a Martial King-level expert's full-power strike (duration 3 seconds).

(Warning: One-time use item, disappears after use. The power is too immense; the Host's Physical Body may not be able to fully withstand it, use with caution!)

Lin Fan gasped!

Martial King level!

In this world, Martial Artist Realms are divided into: Martial Artist, Martial Master, Great Martial Master, Martial Ancestor, Martial King, Martial Emperor... A Martial King level is already a titan overseeing a region!

Although it's only for three seconds, and might harm oneself... this is a life-saving trump card!

At a critical moment, it could turn the tables!

[Item 4: Marrow Cleansing Pill (Perfect Quality) × 1]

Original Price: 30,000 prestige value

99% Off Price: 300 prestige value

Description: Cleanses the marrow and refines the essence, removes Impurities from the body, and slightly improves martial talent. Perfect quality has no side effects and provides the best results.

(Note: Effective only for the first consumption per person)

Improving talent!

Lin Fan was tempted.

The martial talent of this original body was indeed not that great.

Although he had the System, it was definitely a good thing if his own Foundation could be improved!

[Item 5: Random Catacombs Map Fragment × 1]

Original Price: 10,000 prestige value

99% Off Price: 100 prestige value

Description: A tattered map recording the terrain, beast distribution, and resource points of a certain Catacombs. Content and quality are random.

(Note: It might record treasures, or it might point to a dead end. Gamblers beware!)

Catacombs map... Lin Fan's eyes narrowed slightly.

In this world, Catacombs are dangers but also opportunities.

countless Martial Artists explore them one after another for the resources or Legacies inside.

A map's value is immeasurable.

Although it's random and might be a trap... it's only 100 points, so a gamble isn't a loss!

After looking at all five items.

Lin Fan fell into a dilemma.

He only had 800 points.

But damn it, he wanted to buy them all!

"System."

Lin Fan asked in his heart:

"The 99% Off Zone refreshes every week?"

[Yes, Host.]

[It refreshes promptly at 0:00 every Monday. Items are completely random, and the discount is fixed at 99% off.]

[After each refresh, unpurchased items will disappear.]

Lin Fan frowned.

Refreshes every Monday.

And today is Friday.

Not counting today, there are still two days to earn prestige value.

Suddenly.

A flash of inspiration hit him.

He seemed to have grasped something important!

"Jie jie jie, I'm really a freaking Genius!"

Lin Fan's eyes sparkled, as if he saw a massive amount of prestige value waving at him.

A real man never makes choices; he wants them all!!!