Chapter 21: New Strategies for Earning Points

[Survival Points: 6050]

Gazing at the number of survival points, Zeng Shen felt a surge of joy. Just one ten-spin yesterday, and now he was only 3950 points away from another draw.

"Only 3950 points to go. Where should I farm them?"

He pondered for a moment, then glanced at the sky. The sun was setting, and darkness was creeping in from the horizon.

"It's getting dark."

"I've already triggered all the first-time bonuses nearby."

"Well, I guess I'll just head home, make some dinner, and think about how to earn more points tomorrow."

Decision made, Zeng Shen began his walk home. From the dojo to the Good Luck Community, it was about a forty-minute walk.

Throughout the walk, Zeng Shen chatted with Li Yuqing over video call, making the journey feel less tedious. Upon reaching his apartment complex, he heard the system's warning about potential danger, recalling the cursed deity girl. However, he didn't dwell on it and took the elevator home.

Though he was short on survival points, Zeng Shen couldn't bring himself to harm such a cute little girl. As for the ten points from the pedestrian street and Li Yuqing's neighborhood, he decided to forgo them for the day. It was too dark, and after the exhausting time at the dojo, his feet ached, and he didn't want to walk any further.

Once home, after another hour of chatting with Li Yuqing, he made a quick meal and then focused his consciousness, appearing above his divine realm.

Peering through the layers of clouds, he viewed his domain.

It was night in his divine realm as well. At the forest's edge, in the area he named Buster Town, he saw the tree-stump-shaped cat houses nestled against large trees and the cats within, filling him with a sense of accomplishment.

His gaze then shifted to the Deity Palace. In front of it, Little White lay under the dog-like statue, its big eyes occasionally glancing at the palace door, as if expecting him to emerge.

Seeing this, Zeng Shen recalled his consciousness and set the gate to the Deity Palace, teleporting there to greet Little White.

Little White, overjoyed to see Zeng Shen, ran to him, barking happily.

"Woof woof."

"Missed me, didn't you?"

"Look what I've brought you."

Zeng Shen laughed, placing Little White's bowl and bed by the statue. "You'll live here from now on."

"Woof," Little White barked, seemingly thrilled.

"Haha, you like it here, don't you?" Zeng Shen chuckled, filling the bowl with dog food. "Eat up and then sleep."

"Woof woof," Little White barked again, happily eating.

Zeng Shen then headed to the forest's edge. There, Little Black awoke from its cat house, joyfully meowing and bounding over to him.

"Haha, you missed me too, huh? Hungry? Let's get you fed."

Petting Little Black, Zeng Shen retrieved cat food from his inventory, refilling the cat bowls.

The other wild cats, upon seeing him, gathered around as well. As soon as the bowls were filled, they swarmed, eyes gleaming green, letting out yowls as they devoured the food.

"Haha, take your time. There's plenty more," Zeng Shen laughed, watching them eat. Once they were full, he refilled the bowls and headed to Emerald Valley to chisel out a palm-sized stone containing white-quality emerald.

He carefully used a kitchen knife to reveal the gem within, then returned to the mundane world, planning to sleep early and pick up Li Yuqing the next morning.

The following day, the doorbell rang.

Drowsily, Zeng Shen opened his eyes, checked the peephole, and saw a young woman.

She wore a white strapless dress, accentuating her graceful curves. Her shoulders were bare, showcasing her collarbones, and the dress's simplicity highlighted her elegance and strength.

Seeing Li Yuqing, Zeng Shen felt a rush of excitement and quickly opened the door.

Li Yuqing's long, slender legs emerged from the dress's high slits, their sculpted perfection adding a special allure to her appearance.

"Honey," Li Yuqing smiled.

Zeng Shen embraced her delicate waist. "You're back early. Weren't you supposed to arrive at eight?"

"Hehe, guess."

"You left early."

"Exactly. Are we going to stand here all day?"

Zeng Shen, in response, scooped her up in a bridal carry, closed the door, and headed to the bedroom.

"Ah, honey, not so early..." Li Yuqing exclaimed.

One minute later.

[The host has demonstrated exceptional valor, subduing a Tier 3 Undead Deity, gaining 200 survival points.]

Zeng Shen's face darkened.

...

[The host has displayed great prowess, defeating a Tier 3 Undead Deity, gaining 200 survival points.]

Two hours later, satisfied with the results, Zeng Shen checked his system log.

"200 points for subduing, another 200 for defeating."

"Seems I validated what I couldn't with Master Ma here with my wife."

"Wonder if there are other ways to earn points I haven't discovered yet."

With that thought, Zeng Shen began another round of exploration.

"Ah, honey, no more..."

An hour later, with Li Yuqing pleading for mercy, Zeng Shen conceded, washed up, and prepared breakfast.

By the time breakfast was ready, it was noon.

"Honey, breakfast is ready," Zeng Shen called, walking to the bedroom where Li Yuqing lay under the covers, texting.

"Who are you messaging?" Zeng Shen asked curiously.

Li Yuqing looked up, a hint of allure in her eyes. "You mentioned wanting to sell some emeralds, right? My uncle asked when we could go."

"Let's go after breakfast," Zeng Shen suggested.

"Okay, I'll take a shower. You eat first," Li Yuqing said, slipping out of bed and heading to the bathroom.

[The host, bold and daring, rested peacefully in an apartment building occupied by a powerful Cursed Deity and its followers, gaining 10 survival points.]

Ignoring the prompt, Zeng Shen opened the car door for Li Yuqing, then got in and asked, "Where's your uncle?"

"In the city center, at the World Trade Tower."

"That's far," Zeng Shen said, setting the GPS and driving off.

During the drive, Zeng Shen discovered new ways to earn points.

[The host drove through the pedestrian street without disturbing any powerful deities, gaining 10 survival points.]

[The host passed through the department store street, avoiding any mutant beasts and the Tier 3 Earth Deity hunting there, gaining 1000 survival points.]

[The host drove through Fuxing Avenue, not alarming any mutant beasts or the Tier 3 Wood Deity residing there, gaining 1000 survival points.]

[The host passed by the botanical garden without disturbing the powerful intelligent species lurking there, gaining 1000 survival points.]

"New strategies for earning points through driving routes!"