105: The system is having a big lottery draw. Can I smash this system?

[In response to the host, the system currently does not have any relevant skills to provide.]

[However, the lucky draw category includes a 'Random Skill' item with varying content. Would the host like to proceed with a draw?]

Lin Pei's eyes lit up.

He looked at the lucky draw wheel and saw that there was indeed a 'Random Skill' item.

However, the probability weight of this prize was very small; it was likely one of the hardest prizes to win.

Forget it, let's try my luck.

He checked his accumulated Popularity Points—oh, there were quite a lot.

It should be enough for many draws.

Lin Pei issued a command.

"System, draw."

[Ding... Prize is being drawn...]

On the system panel, the large lucky draw wheel began to spin rapidly.

Then it gradually slowed down, finally stopping at a certain position.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5 Popularity Points.]

Lin Pei's eyebrows twitched.

Heh.

He spent 200 Popularity Points for one draw, only to get 5 back?

The system really knows how to make a profit.

[Would the host like to continue the lucky draw?]

Lin Pei took a deep breath.

"Draw."

[Ding... Prize draw continuing...]

After the pointer came to a stop again, the system let out an "Oh."

Lin Pei was puzzled. The section where the pointer landed on the wheel had no text written on it. What did that mean?

At this moment, the system's voice sounded again.

[Oh, unfortunately, the host's draw resulted in an empty prize.]

The hell??

Empty?

Nothing at all?

Lin Pei laughed in anger.

If the previous one wasn't obvious enough, wasn't this just the system freeloading off him?

Those 5 Popularity Points actually weren't the worst prize!

He gave the system a thumbs up.

"You really know how to make a profit."

"You've strongly overturned my understanding of things."

[You are welcome. Broadening the host's understanding and horizons is what a host's system should do.]

Damn.

This system really isn't polite at all.

Is it trying to anger him to death to find a new host?

Lin Pei felt a bit numb.

He really wanted to beat up the system.

Unfortunately, the system didn't sense his violent tendencies and continued to ask.

[Would the host like to continue the lucky draw?]

Lin Pei looked at his remaining Popularity Points and waved his hand.

"Draw."

He just didn't believe it.

According to statistical principles, the more times one draws, the higher the probability of getting the target prize.

And this time, Lin Pei's eyes turned red with determination.

The system's voice was like a demonic sound ringing in his ears.

[Ding... Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5 Popularity Points.]

[Oh, unfortunately, the host drew the 'Popularity Points Halved' item.]

[Oh, unfortunately, the draw result is empty.]

...At this point, Lin Pei, who was questioning his life, realized how lucky he had been to draw a brocade pouch on his very first try.

At least that was useful.

Speaking of Silk Pouches, he suddenly remembered that they could also be purchased with Popularity Points.

Did that mean the Random Skill could also be exchanged for Popularity Points?

He tapped on the panel.

"System, can the Random Skill be directly exchanged for Popularity Points?"

[Yes.]

[However, the Popularity Points required for a direct exchange are one hundred times the cost of a lucky draw.]

[The host's current Popularity Points are insufficient.]

One hundred times?

Lin Pei did the math.

Damn it.

Before the lucky draw, his Popularity Points seemed to have been enough.

Now, after drawing so many useless prizes and being scammed by the system so many times, he was far from having enough.

Lin Pei's eyes narrowed fiercely.

If the system could be smashed, it would have been dead by now.

After a while, Lin Pei calmed down slightly.

Since things had come to this, he might as well keep drawing.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for drawing Einstein's...]

Lin Pei's eyes widened.

Talk about perfect timing—it's finally here!

[...Congratulations to the host for obtaining Einstein's Cooking Recipes.]

????

I ***%%%###^^*&(_)!

Congratulations?

Congratulations my foot!

Is he lacking Einstein's recipes? He's lacking Einstein's brain!

...A few minutes later, Lin Pei, who was practically numb, had an epiphany.

Could this lucky draw pool also contain Choi Siu-fun's language learning tips, Louis Koo's skin whitening secrets, and Lin Zicong's muscle-building insights?

"Is this really a proper system?"

The system replied instantly.

[Absolutely proper.]

"..."

After calming down, Lin Pei felt it was more reliable to take a gamble and aim for that Random Skill.

The color of that section on the wheel looked more positive.

And next, Lin Pei, who persistently and stubbornly chose to continue drawing, unexpectedly pulled some seemingly useful things.

As expected, if you draw enough, you'll get everything eventually.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining one brocade pouch.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Skill Upgrade Card. The host can choose any already acquired skill for a secondary upgrade.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining 500 System Coins. You may use these coins to shop in the System Mall.]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Magic Card. The host can use this card to learn one type of magic.]

...Just as Lin Pei was feeling satisfied, a reminder from the system sounded in his ear.

[The host's Popularity Points are about to be exhausted. You can perform one last draw. Would you like to continue?]

What, used up so quickly?

Lin Pei's expression hardened.

"Draw!"

Popularity Points will increase again.

Why keep them now!

[Prize draw continuing...]

[Congratulations to the host for drawing a Random Skill...]

Lin Pei was filled with emotion.

It finally came!

He hoped this skill would be useful for his brainpower!

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Random Skill - Corpse Driver.]

[The host can freely control corpses. In front of the host, even the dead must speak.]

!!!

A chill ran down the back of Lin Pei's neck.

Damn it.

Who the hell wants to control corpses?

Who the hell wants to deal with dead bodies?

Even the Random Skills are so macabre.

I'm done!

Why is it so hard for him to boost his brainpower?

...At this point, the lucky draw event came to an end.

Finally, the system offered some friendly advice.

[The system has detected the host's desire for brainpower improvement.]

[It is suggested that the host use dietary supplements, eating more walnuts, eggs, fish oil, and other nutrients that supplement brainpower.]

[Eat less greasy, pickled, high-sugar, and high-salt foods, and reduce bad habits such as staying up late.]

...Lin Pei's eyes were vacant. Just as he was about to pinch his philtrum to stay conscious, a group of people swarmed around him with a "whoosh."

It was the main cast of shaolin soccer.

Some were bringing tea and water, while others were fanning him or massaging his legs.

"What's wrong, Big Bro? Did you get tired from playing soccer just now?"

"Big Bro is mighty! Please accept this little brother's worship."

"Have some water. I have food here, please have a bite, Big Bro."

The people in this Film Crew were so enthusiastic.

Lin Pei narrowed his eyes, remembering the matter of brain supplements.

"What food?"

Lin Zicong, who had just spoken, smiled like he was presenting a treasure.

He pulled his jacket open, and his waist was actually packed with all sorts of snacks.

"Big Bro, I have everything."

"Spicy strips, chicken drumsticks, marinated eggs, potato chips, braised pork..."

Lin Pei thought for a moment.

These all seemed to be the foods the system said would hinder intellectual development.

How could he fail to improve his brainpower and instead go and damage it?

Lin Pei shook his head solemnly and waved his hand.

"Forget it..."

"Give me some potato chips."

To refresh my spirit...