3: Chapter 3 The system may be late, but it will never be absent.

Everyone watched Qin Yi standing there like a fool, looking lost and dejected. They all thought he was deeply struck, immersed in the grief of humiliation.

However, at this moment, Qin Yi's heart was filled with unprecedented excitement and anticipation.

Just now, a mysterious and clear synthesized voice suddenly sounded in Qin Yi's mind, like the voice of heaven, breaking the silence.

[Ding! Suitable host detected. god-level lucky draw system binding in progress!]

As the voice sounded, a progress bar appeared before Qin Yi's eyes, the values jumping continuously: [10%...30%...90%...99%]

Qin Yi was stunned. His previously lifeless eyes instantly widened, almost unable to believe his own ears and eyes.

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"Did I hear that right? This... this is a System!" Qin Yi was so excited he almost jumped up.

Having read countless web novels, he naturally understood what a System was and knew its importance to a host.

He never expected that one day, he would actually be chosen by a System!

Sure enough!

The System may be late, but it will never be absent!

[Ding! System binding successful!]

Immediately after, a blue light screen unfolded before Qin Yi's eyes, full of sci-fi flair.

On the light screen, a character attribute chart similar to those in RPG games caught his eye.

[Host: Qin Yi]

[Strength: 7]

[Agility: 6]

[Intelligence: 7]

[Endurance: 7]

[Mental Energy: 6]

[Charisma: 8]

PS: The Peak value for a normal person's six-dimensional attributes is 10.

[Realm: Uninitiated]

[Cultivation Technique: None]

[Special Skills: None]

[System Items: None]

[System Rank: Level 1, Upgrade EXP: 0/100,000,000]

PS: For every 100 huaxia currency the host spends, 1 EXP point can be earned. Once EXP is full, the System can be upgraded!

His six-dimensional attributes looked decent; he shouldn't be considered Trash...

But even if he were Trash, it shouldn't matter.

With the System here, he believed it wouldn't be long before his attributes reached the Peak...

However, this EXP was a bit tricky.

Spending a hundred bucks only grants 1 EXP point.

One hundred million EXP points would mean ten billion!

Ten billion—forget about Qin Yi having it, even at his family's wealthiest, they couldn't produce ten billion in liquid funds...

Also, what were these Realms and Cultivation Techniques? Was the System going to make him Cultivate?

Filled with doubt, Qin Yi immediately thought to the System.

"System big brother, stop playing it cool and start your performance! Let me see how powerful this god-level lucky draw system really is!"

[Ding! This System is the god-level lucky draw system. This System is dedicated to enhancing the host's abilities in all aspects, turning the host into a super invincible existence in the entire Universe.]

"Uh... can you be more specific?"

[Ding! To answer the host, after binding with this System, the host has one lottery chance per day. Through the daily lottery, the host can obtain random System rewards, including but not limited to: money, Cultivation Techniques, items, special skills, etc.]

[The initial System Rank is Level 1. Besides the daily lottery, random missions will also be issued.]

The System will reward the host with corresponding special items and System Points based on the mission.

The EXP required for System upgrades is related to the host's spending. For every 100 huaxia currency spent, System EXP will increase by 1 point.

Once the System reaches Level 2, the System Mall will open, and the host can use System Points to exchange for needed items.

[To motivate the host upon initial binding, a Newbie Reward Bundle is being issued! Host, would you like to receive it now?]

"Receive! I must receive it!"

Qin Yi didn't hesitate for a second and immediately responded to the System.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving a Newbie Reward: 10,000,000.00 huaxia currency! It has been transferred to the host's bank card. Please check it!]

As the System prompt ended, the phone in Qin Yi's pocket vibrated with a 'buzz'.

Qin Yi took out his phone and saw that it was indeed a transaction SMS from China Merchants Bank.

[China Merchants Bank] Your account 2046 received a deposit of 10,000,000.00 huaxia currency on July 1st at 10:30. Balance after transaction: 10,001,699.00.

"Holy crap, ten million! System, you're really damn awesome!"

☆(￣▽￣)/$:*

Qin Yi's excitement surged like a tide. Before it could subside, the beautiful and ethereal synthesized System voice echoed in his mind again.

A series of surprises bloomed like fireworks!

[Ding! The System Space has been opened!]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a special item: Consumption Cashback Crit Card (Elementary) *1. It has been placed in the System Space.]

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the skill: Eye of Truth (Elementary)]

[Ding! The Newbie Bundle has been claimed! Unless the host dies, the System cannot be unbound from the host!]

As the System prompt ended, Qin Yi's consciousness was instantly swept into a space filled with fantastical colors.

Qin Yi looked around, his eyes full of shock and curiosity.

"System, this... isn't this my family's old house? Why... why am I here?"

[Ding! Host, welcome to the System Space. This is a scene manifested from the memories in your subconscious.]

"This... this is too amazing!" Qin Yi He exclaimed in surprise, "Then doesn't that mean I can create any world I want here at will?"

[Ding! To answer the host, it can be understood that way. However, the host's physical body is still in its original place, so please do not stay in the System Space for too long.]

Qin Yi's eyes lit up, a strong desire for exploration surging in his heart.

He tried to imagine a towering ancient castle. The next second, the scene before him changed as if by magic.

Qin Yi reached out to touch the castle walls, feeling the realistic texture, his heart filled with shock.

However, just as the System said, the duration of the manifestation was not long.

Soon after, the castle began to blur and finally disappeared.

"System, how... how can I extend the duration of the manifestation?" Qin Yi asked urgently.

[Ding! To answer the host, the duration of the System Space manifestation is related to the host's Mental Energy. The more complex the manifested space, the shorter the duration. If the host wants to extend the duration, you need to improve your Mental Energy. The stronger the Mental Energy, the longer the manifestation duration.]

"Uh, I see. Then what about the items rewarded just now? They won't disappear as well, will they?"

[Ding! Please rest assured, host. The rewarded items will not disappear; they are still in the System Space. The host can first imagine a simple space image. With the host's current Mental Energy, the villa from just now should be able to be maintained for a long time.]

"Uh, alright then."

Qin Yi closed and opened his eyes, and he was already inside that original villa.

The layout of the villa and the arrangement of the furniture were exactly as he remembered.

The only difference was that there was no one else in the villa except Qin Yi.

"System, where are the rewarded items? Where were they put?"

[Ding! To answer the host, they are wherever the host wants them to be.]

"That casual?"

Qin Yi looked at the tea table in the villa's living room and thought silently.

The next second, a shimmering gold card appeared on the tea table.

Qin Yi immediately stepped forward and took it in his hand. It was thin, felt like metal, and was icy cold.

The front of the card had the words 'Consumption Cashback Crit Card' written on it, while the back said 'Elementary'.

Just from the literal meaning, Qin Yi roughly knew what this Consumption Cashback Crit Card was about.

But what was that 'Eye of Truth' skill?

When in doubt, ask the System!

"System, what's the deal with that Eye of Truth skill?" Qin Yi asked curiously.

[Ding! To answer the host, the Eye of Truth is a special skill bestowed upon the host by the System.]

[The Eye of Truth is divided into five Ranks: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Top-tier, and Divine-Grade.]

[Elementary Eye of Truth: Can view the basic information of a target and their favorability toward the host.]

[Target objects include but are not limited to: same sex, opposite sex, animals, etc.]

[After the Eye of Truth skill is upgraded, the host will also possess special abilities such as night vision, X-ray vision, hypnosis, and mind reading.]

"That's impressive, System. So how do I upgrade this Eye of Truth skill? Do I need to grind proficiency, or what?"

[Ding! To answer the host, the special skills rewarded by the System can only be upgraded through System items.]

[By performing daily lotteries and completing triggered System missions, the host has a chance to obtain Skill Upgrade Cards.]

[Alternatively, after the System is upgraded, the host can also use System Points to exchange for Skill Upgrade Cards in the System Mall.]

"Then what about System Points? How do I get them?" Qin Yi asked expectantly.

[Ding! To answer the host, System Points are obtained by completing missions issued by the System. Each mission has different difficulty and reward points, so please strive to challenge yourself, complete more missions, and accumulate more points.]

"Oh, and what about Realms and Cultivation Techniques?" Qin Yi followed up curiously.

[Ding! To answer the host, the Huaxia Dragon Kingdom has revered the Martial Dao since ancient times and was founded on martial arts. Although it loves peace, it is also martial and warlike. To this day, although the Martial Dao is not often seen by the public, its Legacy remains long-standing.]

"Holy crap, so you're saying Clear Strength, Hidden Strength, Transformed Strength... those martial arts Realms from web novels actually exist?"

[Ding! To answer the host, the Realms you mentioned, such as Clear Strength, Hidden Strength, and Transformed Strength, do indeed exist in reality. Although the host is currently uninitiated and your six-dimensional attributes are quite weak, there's no need to worry. With the System's assistance, the host will surely grow rapidly and step through the door of the Martial Dao.]

Qin Yi was speechless.

However, through the conversation with the System, Qin Yi basically understood what kind of existence the System was.

Simply put, it was Daily Lottery + Random Missions. After the System upgrades, he could also use System Points to exchange for items in the System Mall.

"System, I have one last question. Does this System Space have any other functions besides storing reward items?" Qin Yi felt that since the System Space was so magical, it couldn't possibly just be for storage; there must be other uses.

[Ding! Host, the functions of the System Space go far beyond this. Besides storing items, it can also serve as your training ground, meditation space, and even provide sanctuary when you encounter danger. However, specific functions still need to be gradually unlocked as the System upgrades. Therefore, please work hard to increase the System Rank to discover more magical functions!]

While Qin Yi was immersed in his conversation with the System, he suddenly felt his body being gently poked twice.

Immediately after, his consciousness was pulled back from the System Space to reality.

At the same time, a sweet and soft female voice reached his ears.