Chapter 4: The Cost Is a Bit High

"Stop gloating, if the two young masters, Chenxiong and Chenhu, find out you're still alive, they will definitely try to kill you. I'll be waiting for you on the road to the underworld! Cough..."

After coughing up a large mouthful of fresh blood, the scarred man finally breathed his last.

A former waste of space, now able to instantly kill an Eighth Rank Mystic Disciple with a single move. If this news spreads to the capital's Grand General's Mansion, it will surely cause a huge stir.

"Beep! Congratulations, host, for successfully killing the scarred man, you have gained 80 experience points."

"Beep! Congratulations, host, for leveling up. Would you like to check your current attributes?"

"Beep! System gift for first level-up: Flash."

...

"Killing an enemy can actually make me level up? This... is simply amazing!"

Chen Shen was overjoyed!

Based on his experience playing games in his previous life, the so-called experience points of the invincible system should be the cultivation of mystic energy in this world.

Just by killing an enemy, he gained experience and leveled up so easily...

Following Chen Shen's mental command, his personal attribute panel appeared in a semi-transparent state, making everything clear at a glance.

Host: Chen Shen.

Level: Fourth Rank Mystic Disciple.

Mystic Energy: 400

Strength Evaluation: Trash.

Mystic Skill: Flash (Beginner).

Skill Description: Body disappears from the original location and instantly appears at another location. Rank unknown.

Current Realm: Beginner. Mystic Energy Consumption: 200 points. Effective Range: 10 meters. Cooldown Time: 1 minute.

...

There was a lot of other information on the attribute panel, but it was currently in a gray, unactivated state.

For Chen Shen, who was a professional player in his previous life, the "Flash" skill was something he was very familiar with.

Whether for using terrain to counter-kill or to escape and save his life, it was a top-notch divine skill!

Currently, the Flash skill is only at the beginner level.

Through continuous use and refinement, it can advance to the minor success, penetration, major success, and ultimately the perfect realm.

Just thinking about the perfect-level Flash, Chen Shen was filled with anticipation.

However, the voice of the Invincible System Spirit sounded at an inopportune moment—

"Beep! The ultra-limit combat power enhancement time has ended. To exchange for this ability, the host has randomly lost a physiological function: impotence."

Impotence!

In simpler terms, it means that the guy can't get it up, can't engage in sexual activity, and has become a eunuch!

This... this cost is too high!

Chen Shen felt a cool breeze sweep through his crotch and shivered all over!

He instinctively covered his treasure—

Fortunately, it was still there. The System Spirit had shown some mercy and didn't directly turn him into a hermaphrodite.

Perhaps there is still some room for maneuver?

With a glimmer of hope, Chen Shen asked with a bitter face, "Is there any way to restore this physiological function?"

"Yes."

A simple word immediately reignited Chen Shen's fighting spirit: "What method?"

"The host's current authority is too low, I cannot disclose it."

"Authority? Am I not the only host? Is there still a hierarchy of authority?"

Chen Shen's mouth twitched violently, then he asked, "How can I increase my authority?"

"The higher the mystic energy cultivation, the higher the host's authority will be."

Hearing this, Chen Shen understood. Everything else is just a mirage; leveling up is the key!

As long as his cultivation reaches a sufficiently powerful level and the Invincible System recognizes his authority, at that time, the lost ability still has a chance to return!

...

Not far away, Miao Ling's beautiful eyes stared intently at the young man not far away. Seeing his face turn from green to red, as if he were possessed, it was quite frightening.

The little beauty muttered to herself, "What is Young Master doing? One moment he's sweating on his forehead, the next he's smiling, then he looks like he's facing a great enemy, and then he seems to relax..."

"Perhaps, as I think, it's the lingering effects of the strange illness he had last night," said a voice suddenly appearing behind her.

The girl was startled.

She turned around and saw it was the old butler Fushun, who had been thrown away by the evil servant earlier.

"Grandpa Fushun, are you okay?" Miao Ling quickly supported the old man.

"Um, my old bones are still quite sturdy, no major issues," Fushun replied.

After answering the girl, the old servant Fushun looked at where Chen Shen was, deep in thought, "Strange... Young Master was clearly dead last night, how is he alive now? And he killed an Eighth Rank Mystic Disciple as soon as he got out of the coffin."

"Also, I can't figure out why Young Master's aura doesn't seem as powerful as before. What's going on?"

Hearing his words, the little beauty Miao Ling also shook her head in confusion.

Although she didn't understand what was happening, she was particularly happy that Young Master was still alive.

"Let's go see how Young Master is doing," the old butler said, steadying his cane.

Miao Ling nodded and ran up to Chen Shen, bowing respectfully and calling softly, "Young Master? Are you okay?"

"Don't worry, I'm fine."

In Chen Shen's memory, he clearly recognized the old and young duo.

The pretty girl was named Miao Ling. Five years ago, when Chen Shen was still in the capital of the Xia Kingdom, he had accidentally redeemed a girl who sold herself to bury her mother.

After she properly buried her mother, she voluntarily came to serve Chen Shen as a maid to repay his kindness.

The limping old man was named Fushun. Since Chen Shen had memory, he had been serving him.

In the past, in the capital's family, Old Fushun was his major butler. Now, Old Fushun was at most a loyal old servant to this fallen young master.

When Chen Shen was at his lowest and most helpless, the old and young duo did not abandon him and remained loyal.

Chen Shen was deeply moved: "They have all suffered because of me and have endured hardships with me. In the future, when I have the ability, I will change their tragic fates for the better!"

Miao Ling was gazed at by Young Master's fiery eyes for a while, feeling somewhat embarrassed, "Young Master, what are you looking at?"

Chen Shen came to his senses and chuckled, "I've wandered around the gates of hell and seen all sorts of seductive demons and beautiful fairies, but none of them are as pleasing to the eye as my Ling'er!"

As he spoke, he gently pinched the girl's delicate face.

The former Chen Shen was a foolish and naive guy; when did he ever say such flattering words?

Now, suddenly doing this, Miao Ling blushed instantly and lowered her head, her shy appearance making Chen Shen's heart itch.

But he was clear about his own condition. No matter how beautiful a woman was, if she were stripped and placed on his bed, he could only sigh in admiration.

The cost of this heroic rescue was truly a bit high...

However, Chen Shen had no regrets!

He flicked the bloodstains on his sleeve and turned to the girl and the old servant with a cheerful smile, "Ling'er, Old Fushun, as long as I am here, no one in this world can bully you again!"