Chapter 92

Chapter 092: Thank You, Chief

The emergence of spell techniques swept through the entire Huaxia Faction like a silent tsunami.

Whether for individuals or teams, everyone reaped immense benefits from them.

After experiencing them firsthand, the related public opinion quickly fermented.

Soon, every corner of the Fate Net was flooded with overwhelming astonishment and praise:

"Holy crap! The Karma Curse is really useful! I just used it to find a rabbit hiding in a hole."

"Immortal Slaying Curse—chopping down trees with bare hands. One palm strike and it's down, ten thousand times better than an axe!"

"Waste! The level is too low at this stage; the cooldown is a bit long. It's actually more suitable for sharpening tools."

"The Divine Travel Curse is insane! The moment I activated it, I felt like the whole world slowed down. It only lasted a few seconds, but it really felt like time had stopped!"

"The Taotie Curse saved my life! I got bitten by a venomous snake and was ready to give up, but after eating something, I recovered instantly."

"Has anyone tried the Body Binding Curse? Can it immobilize a beast? How many seconds exactly?"

"What about the Eternal Fortification Curse? Why hasn't anyone mentioned it? How good is its defensive effect?"

"Urgent, urgent! Which spell technique should I prioritize learning? Is there a guide? I'm having a choice paralysis right now."

"All six spell techniques are fine; it depends on your personal needs."

"Such powerful abilities! And this is only the first day. If we level them up later, what then?"

"The Fate Point consumption is a bit high, but totally worth it! I tried the Divine Travel Curse, and it burned three Fate Points in three seconds, but that feeling was absolutely worth the price!"

"I originally thought the Good Fortune Coin System was unbeatable, but I didn't expect this update to be even more ferocious. Whose subordinate is this?"

"From today onward, my faith is in the Five Finger Realm. Chief, forever the god!"

"Don't you guys think that giant hand looks familiar? Is it related to the hand on the Top-up interface?"

"Wait... the Top-up interface has changed too. It seems like it's the same hand! But when topping up, the palm faces up, and when visualizing, the palm faces down!"

"So does this mean: when you top up, you give to me, and when you visualize, I give to you?"

"What a grand design. It feels like the Chief collects with one hand and bestows with the other—a perfect closed loop!"

"Then why don't you quickly say thank you, Chief?"

"Thank you, Chief!"

"Lord Chief, we admire you!"

The entire Fate Net seemed to have turned into a carnival square.

Cheers, exclamations, and gratitude intertwined, forming a lively wave of sound.

...

At the same time.

Over here, Yan Cang was still enjoying a hearty meal.

The dishes on the table were steaming hot. He picked up a piece of braised pork, mixed it with rice, and stuffed it into his mouth.

Just then, Qiao Yue's message popped up.

Inside was a link to a Designated Transaction.

"The afternoon batch of fruits has arrived!"

Yan Cang's eyes lit up. He clicked the link and happily made the purchase.

Nearly thirty plump and round fruits instantly appeared in his Fate Net Space.

He casually took out one of the Life Fruits and took a bite. The sweet, refreshing juice burst in his mouth.

The fragrant scent of grass and wood lingered around the tip of his nose.

His gaze swept over the content in the private chat interface, landing once again on that morning's selfie. It suddenly struck him that he hadn't formally responded yet.

He thought for a moment, casually typed a line, and sent it over:

[Yan Cang: Sister Qiao's photo is really beautiful—gorgeous, a true beauty!]

The moment the message was sent, Qiao Yue's reply bounced back almost instantly.

[Qiao Yue: You... you're not just saying that because of the Life Fruit, are you? /smile]

[Yan Cang: Of course not!]

[Qiao Yue: That's a relief. For a second, I thought you were still an unawakened little boy. Turns out you're not! /smile]

What "unawakened little boy"?

Seriously, he felt like Sister Qiao was acting a bit off again... Could she be upset about him not responding earlier?

Yan Cang stared at the message, momentarily unsure how to reply.

Answering "yes" or "no" both felt a bit strange.

So he decisively changed the subject.

[Yan Cang: Sister Qiao, have you seen the Fate Net update? Learned any Spell Techniques?]

[Sister Qiao: I just learned the Divine Travel Curse, but I found out the Taotie Curse can speed up Photosynthesis, so I plan to focus on the Taotie Curse from now on. That way, I can grow more Life Fruit to meet your needs.]

Divine Travel Curse?!

Hmm... speed-based abilities are probably the first choice for many people.

But the Taotie Curse can also speed up Photosynthesis?

That's great.

Feeling pleased, Yan Cang saw another message pop up:

[Qiao Yue: Master, am I doing the right thing?]

"Cough..."

Yan Cang, seeing those two words, accidentally choked on the fruit pulp in his throat.

Before he could recover, a third message followed:

[Qiao Yue: Selfie.jpg]

It was a new selfie.

In the photo, Qiao Yue leaned against a fruit tree. Her light green robe fluttered gently in the wind, outlining the slender curve of her waist.

She tilted her head slightly, lips parted, as if silently saying something.

Combined with the address in her message...

Just thinking about it made Yan Cang feel his heart skip a beat.

He struggled to keep his composure.

But a young man's thoughts couldn't be hidden—the tips of his ears had already turned a faint red.

"Damn it, she's been teasing me all along!"

At that moment, Yan Cang finally understood.

And with Sister Qiao's "pink on the outside, black on the inside" personality, if he played along and got carried away, he'd only end up losing.

So, he took a deep breath and silently repeated in his mind:

"I'm the Chief, not some naive rookie!"

Then...

[Yan Cang: /thumbsup]

He casually sent a small emoji, exuding an air of cool detachment.

After that, he immediately closed the private chat interface and decisively switched to the Fate Net Forum.

His heart was racing too fast—he needed to calm down.

The forum was buzzing with activity. The front page was filled with hot posts related to Spell Techniques.

And most of the posts carried the word "Chief."

Thank-yous, praises, worshipful posts... everything was there.

Yan Cang's eyes swept over these comments, and the ripples in his heart gradually faded.

He muttered under his breath, "All this admiration for me, yet it doesn't seem to have boosted the [Chain of Tyranny] at all!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously sensed with his mind.

The next moment, Yan Cang couldn't help but let out a surprised sound:

"It actually did get a boost?!"