156: Chapter 156 Angel Investment System Upgrade

However...

Starting a new round of investment required "topping up" an extraordinary item.

The "mermaid's tear" on him held special significance and was not suitable for use.

The dust-avoiding sword was his primary weapon used in conjunction with the "Return of the Lord of War" talent; he couldn't simply discard it.

His gaze couldn't help but drift toward the three individuals before him.

Transcendent Heroic Spirits who were as wealthy as nations and possessed countless treasures.

"Um..."

Su Chen cleared his throat and spoke up with a hint of embarrassment.

"Jinyu, Jingjun, Yue'er, I have a favor to ask."

"Sir, please feel free to speak."

Zhuge Jinyu said softly.

"What is it, husband?"

Ye Jingjun also looked over.

"What does Young Master Su need? Yue'er will give you everything she has!"

Cang Mingyue was the most enthusiastic.

Su Chen chose his words carefully.

"I am practicing a special cultivation technique that requires absorbing the spiritual essence and Dao laws from different 'extraordinary items' to serve as a catalyst for a breakthrough."

"The rank doesn't need to be too high, but it's best if the attributes are unique; the more distinct the 'Dao' it contains, the better."

"I wonder if you have any such items that you don't currently need that I could borrow?"

He didn't dare say he was "feeding the system," so he used the cultivation technique as a vague excuse.

After all, the existence of the "angel investor" system was his greatest secret.

Even to the three of them, it wasn't convenient to reveal it just yet.

But the main reason was...

He could already guess.

With every new round of angel investment, besides strengthening himself, it would surely trigger a new ill-fated relationship.

If the three women knew about this outcome...

...it would likely be absolutely impossible for them to lend him even half an extraordinary item.

Hearing this, the three Heroic Spirits were all slightly taken aback.

A technique that absorbs the spiritual essence and Dao laws of extraordinary items?

It was indeed rare. However, since Su Chen possessed memories of two lifetimes, it wasn't surprising that he had some unique inheritances.

After all, Su Chen was someone who could form special bonds with the three of them across different worlds.

Zhuge Jinyu pondered for a moment, then flipped her delicate hand, and an ancient tortoise shell appeared in her palm.

It was naturally covered in mysterious patterns and emitted an aura of ancient times.

"This is the 'he luo spirit shell.' I obtained it by chance during my early years ruling Da Qian. It contains a trace of the Pre-Heaven Eight Trigrams' path of divination."

"However, with my current cultivation, it provides very little benefit."

"If you need it, Sir, you may take it to contemplate."

Ye Jingjun silently took out a branch of a parasol tree that was as red as blood and crystal clear.

"A remnant branch of the Phoenix-Resting Parasol Tree. It contains a trace of the Undying Phoenix Fire's true intent and the path of dominion where a hundred birds pay homage to the phoenix."

"This item is detrimental to my Way of the Sword, so I have never refined it."

Cang Mingyue giggled as she pulled out a fist-sized, perfectly round pearl that constantly shifted with rainbow-colored light.

"This is the 'Mirage Moonlight Pearl.' Yue'er found it in the remains of an ancient Mirage Demon deep in the East Sea. It can weave illusions and manifest mirages."

"It's a lot of fun. I'm giving it to Young Master Su to play with!"

"I even used it to prank Sister Jingjun once before, heehee."

Su Chen also recalled the time in Donglai Prefecture City when Cang Mingyue pranked Ye Jingjun, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

He lowered his head and examined the three extraordinary items.

All three items were extraordinary.

Not only did each contain a unique and powerful "Dao Rhyme."

But they also shared a certain characteristic.

That is, they seemed to be of no use to his own cultivation or abilities.

He solemnly accepted the three items, feeling the vast and peculiar energy within them, and said sincerely.

"Thank you. These items will be of great use for my breakthrough. I will surely repay you a hundredfold in the future."

"We're all family. There's no need for such politeness, Sir / Husband / Young Master Su."

The three of them spoke in unison again. After finishing, they looked at each other, subtle sparks flashing in their eyes.

Clearly, the word "family" was a sensitive term among the three women.

Su Chen quickly cut the conversation short and carefully put away the three treasures.

Secretly, he was already preparing to choose one to "top up" the system.

He emphasized again.

"Then I shall go into seclusion here for a few days."

"If there's any movement outside, or if your true bodies return, please let me know."

"Don't worry."

The three of them agreed.

They departed in three different directions, leaving the temporary cave dwelling formed from mist so thick it had nearly solidified.

The white mist swirled, slowly enveloping the graceful figures of the three women.

Phew—

Su Chen looked over the four extraordinary items in his hand and ultimately chose the he luo spirit shell as the top-up item for this round of investment.

The other two items seemed to have some practical use for combat or self-preservation.

Only this tortoise shell...

He knew nothing about the path of divination and had no interest in studying such mystical matters.

"System, top up extraordinary item."

[Detected that the Host has topped up the S-rank extraordinary item 'he luo spirit shell.' Angel investment can be opened ahead of schedule.]

[Host, after two rounds of angel investment, the system is now eligible for an upgrade.]

[The upgraded angel investor System will generate more new functions and unlock more investment worlds.]

[Would the Host like to upgrade the system?]

"Oh? It can even upgrade?"

Su Chen's eyes lit up.

"Upgrade!"

[Received. System upgrading...]

[System upgrade complete!]

Su Chen logged into the angel investor System.

Only then did he discover...

...that alongside the original three investment worlds, three new investment worlds had actually appeared.

[Investment World 4: Western Fantasy Roman Era World.]

[Investment Target: Unknown.]

[Investment World 5: Western Fantasy Medieval World.]

[Investment Target: Unknown.]

[Investment World 6: Ancient Great Xia.]

[Investment Target: Unknown.]

"Oh? Even Western-themed and Ancient Great Xia-themed worlds have appeared?"

Su Chen examined the three newly appeared worlds with interest.

Although the angel investor System didn't explicitly state who the investment targets of the new worlds were...

...Su Chen could vaguely make out...

...that next to the icon for Investment World 4, there was a drawing of a magnificent golden greatsword.

...while next to the icons for 5 and 6, there was a drawing of a witch hat and a small white snake, respectively.

[Reminder to Host: Completing the angel investment for Investment World 3 will unlock more information regarding the remaining three investment worlds~]

[Following the system upgrade, three additional opportunities to refresh your identity in an investment world have been granted.]

[If the Host is dissatisfied with your identity in an investment world, you can perform three refreshes!]

Su Chen's eyes brightened.

His gaze returned to Investment World 3.

Hadn't he avoided choosing this world the previous two times precisely because the identity was too bizarre?

Otherwise, who wouldn't love the Saintess of the Hehuan Sect!

"Refresh."

[Congratulations Host, your identity has been refreshed to: a purple, electrified, rod-shaped object with one rounded end!]

???

"Wait, is this any different from before?"

[There is, Host, there is.]

[This way, Host, you won't have to face enemies from both sides.]

"Refresh it again for me!"

[Congratulations Host, your identity has been refreshed to: a purple, non-electrified, rod-shaped object with two rounded ends!]