Current Status
Total Hearts: 2,493
Level Progress: Level 1 (6/100)
A Confrontation at Halftime
During the halftime break, Zhao Yifen, Xu Qingya, and Lin Xixi made their way toward the field.
The stadium's security instantly recognized Yifen and respectfully stepped aside. However, the private security team protecting Tang Yuxi, a renowned celebrity under strict agency management, had no idea who he was.
One of her bodyguards stepped forward, blocking their path. "Stop. No unauthorized personnel are allowed near Miss Tang."
Yifen raised an eyebrow, his tone amused. "Unauthorized?"
His lips curled into a smirk as he spoke calmly, "I'm the owner of this stadium."
The bodyguard remained unfazed. "I don't care who you are. No one approaches Miss Tang without her explicit permission."
Yifen sighed, slipping his phone from his pocket, prepared to make a call. But before he could dial-
An Unwanted Interruption
A voice filled with arrogance cut through the air.
"What's the issue here?"
Li Zixuan, a Level 13 Awakener from an influential family, strode toward them, a smug expression on his face. His gaze lingered on Tang Yuxi, clearly intrigued by her presence.
Yifen barely spared him a glance. "Go mind your own business."
Li Zixuan's expression darkened. "What did you just say?!"
Without another word, he lunged forward, aiming to strike Yifen.
But before his hand could land-
The Arrival of Ruthless Yuka
A blur of motion emerged from behind Yifen.
A man dressed in black, his aura as sharp as a blade, appeared like a ghostly shadow. His cold, expressionless eyes locked onto Li Zixuan.
With lightning-fast reflexes, he intercepted Li Zixuan's wrist mid-air.
"Where do you think you're putting your hand?" His voice was as chilling as ice.
Before anyone could react-
BANG!
Li Zixuan was slammed to the ground, his arm pinned with a brutal grip.
Yifen's eyes widened slightly. Wait... that's... Ruthless Yuka?!
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Five Minutes Earlier - The Lottery Draw
Before heading toward Tang Yuxi, Yifen had a gut feeling. "Let's try the lottery... just in case trouble finds me."
First draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
Second draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
Third draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
Fourth draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
Fifth draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
Yifen frowned. If not the third, the fifth should've been lucky!
Sixth draw (110 Hearts): Still nothing.
Frustration built up. "If I don't get anything this time... I'LL BE GAY!"
Seventh draw (100 Hearts): Nothing.
He quickly justified it. "No, no, that one doesn't count!"
Finally, he decided to pull ten draws at once, costing:
8th to 17th draw: 1,070 Hearts
The system flashed a notification:
[It will cost 1,070 Hearts to draw ten times. The price increases by 10 Hearts per draw after 10 draws.]
Among the ten draws, a single golden card appeared.
[Shadow Assassin: Ruthless Yuka] (Level 37)
A cold-blooded assassin who follows his master's orders without hesitation.
Two options popped up: [Use] or [Store].
Without hesitation, Yifen pressed [Use]-
And just like that, Yuka materialized into existence.
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Back to the Present
Li Zixuan struggled beneath Yuka's iron grip, his face contorted in humiliation.
What is Yuka doing?! Yifen thought, his mind racing. I haven't even been here for a full week... does he want me to die already?! At least let me enjoy life a little first!
At that moment, Li Zixuan's personal bodyguard-Level 23-charged forward.
He moved with practiced speed, aiming a lethal strike at Yuka.
But in the blink of an eye-
Yuka vanished.
A second later, he reappeared behind the bodyguard.
BANG!
A single precise strike to the back of the guard's neck-and he collapsed instantly.
The entire stadium fell silent.
[System Notification: +570 Hearts received.]
Yifen blinked. Oh? Hearts? Well, if I'm going to die anyway, might as well die like a king.
Taking a deep breath, he put on a serious expression.
"Yuka... why did you hit him so hard? You could've killed him at this rate!"
Yuka responded coldly, "If it weren't for Master, I would have killed him already. I held back so that his clothes wouldn't even get dirty."
Yifen: "...Ruthless Yuka, huh? Fitting name."
He waved his hand dismissively. "That's enough. They're just spoiled kids who don't know how to behave. Let them go."
[System Notification: +1500 Hearts received.]
Li Zixuan's second bodyguard, a Level 21, hurriedly picked up his unconscious master and fellow guard before fleeing.
Whispers spread among the stunned audience.
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Tang Yuxi's Decision
From a short distance away, Tang Yuxi had been silently observing the entire scene.
She turned to her personal security. "Let them come."
Her guards exchanged hesitant glances but ultimately obeyed, stepping aside.
Adjusting his collar, Yifen smirked. "Well, let's go meet the rising star, shall we?"
Xu Qingya and Lin Xixi followed, though their gazes toward Yifen had noticeably changed.
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Xu Qingya's Thoughts
He's that powerful? He must be from a prestigious family... but he never flaunts it. Always in the shadows, never seeking attention. If I hadn't insisted on meeting Tang Yuxi, I might have never known...
[System Notification: Xu Qingya's Affection +10%]
Total Xu Qingya Affection: 45%
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Final Status Update
Previous Hearts Balance: 2,493
Total Costs: 1,770 Hearts
Total Hearts Received: 2,070 Hearts
New Total Hearts Balance: 2,793