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Chapter 333: System: Would the Host Like to Buy Insurance?
🕑 Added 2024-11-05 14:01:49 +0000 UTC"This is way too big," Qin Zi muttered in awe as he stared at the gigantic sunset.
"The sun is about to set, yet it's still so scorching hot. What kind of sight would it be if it were directly overhead?"
Qin Chuan shook his head and replied, "This sun never reaches the zenith. It's always in that position and never moves."
"How can that be?!" Qin Zi's eyes widened in disbelief.
Qin Chuan spoke seriously, "Normally, even if a sunset takes forever to sink, it will eventually move, even if only slightly. But I've observed with my divine sense—this sun hasn’t moved at all, as if it’s rooted in place."
He took a deep breath and continued, "Perhaps this is a world of perpetual twilight, forever frozen in the moment of dusk."
Qin Zi inhaled sharply at the realization.
Ye Lingshuang also marveled at the phenomenon, but then her expression darkened, and she said, "That summoning feeling is back."
"Which direction?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Over there!" Ye Lingshuang pointed toward the massive red sun with certainty.
"Let’s go."
Without hesitation, Qin Chuan led the way, flying with the two toward the sun.
But after flying for a while, Qin Chuan suddenly stopped.
"Father, why did we stop?" Qin Zi asked, confused.
"There’s something wrong," Qin Chuan said, frowning. He gestured toward the sun. "Look carefully. Do you notice anything strange?"
Qin Zi and Ye Lingshuang scrutinized the scene but found nothing unusual. They glanced at each other, perplexed.
Sigh.
Qin Chuan sighed, realizing they hadn’t studied physics and were slower to grasp spatial anomalies. He explained, "Normally, as you get closer to something, it appears larger. But that sun... doesn't seem to change size, does it?"
The two were stunned!
He was right!
Qin Chuan continued, "There are only two possibilities for something like this. One, the sun is somehow moving with us, staying at the same distance. Or two, we’re caught in a kind of spatial loop, going in circles without realizing it."
"Clearly, that sun can't be following us, let alone matching our speed exactly, so we must have entered a looping space, endlessly circling in place."
"But we’ve been flying straight this whole time! I could even feel the wind," Qin Zi protested, confused.
Qin Chuan shook his head. "When spatial coordinates are altered, the direction you think you’re going and the path you’re actually on are completely different. It’s like a supernatural version of being trapped in an illusionary maze."
"But…" Ye Lingshuang hesitated. "That summoning sensation is getting stronger. It feels like it’s coming from the sun. We should be getting closer to it."
"Eh?!"
This time, it was Qin Chuan’s turn to be shocked.
He stared hard at the sun, and after a moment of deep thought, a realization dawned on him.
"I see!"
He chuckled bitterly to himself, chiding his reliance on physical logic. This world didn't adhere to the laws of physics!
This strange sun...
Just like how it would never set, maybe no matter how far you were from it, the sun would appear the same size. It wouldn’t get bigger or smaller.
There was no need to question it—it simply was.
That was its own rule.
When something becomes powerful enough, it no longer needs to follow worldly laws—it creates its own.
"In that case, this sun is quite terrifying..." Qin Chuan took a deep breath, unable to fathom what kind of being could defy all known laws of existence.
Ding!
"The situation ahead is unpredictable and may hide great danger. Your life may be at risk. Host, would you like to purchase insurance?"
The system’s voice suddenly chimed in.
Qin Chuan blinked.
This was the first time the system had proactively offered him something. And it was trying to sell him insurance?
After pondering for a moment, he asked, "If I buy the insurance, will I be safe? How much would I need to ensure my safety?"
Ding!
"The cost of the insurance depends on the level of danger. Based on the current risk assessment, the premium will be three million 'father value' points. Once insured, any potential threats during this journey will be handled by the system."
Qin Chuan frowned. He felt as though the system was taking advantage of his concerns, trying to squeeze money out of him while he was worried.
But to dismiss the offer outright was difficult.
What if the system had genuinely detected danger? What if this insurance was his only lifeline? If he refused and something went wrong, it could be the end of him.
However, based on his understanding of the system, it was entirely possible that it was exploiting his fear to extort points from him.
After all, isn’t that the essence of insurance—capitalizing on fear?
"Buy it!!"
Ultimately, Qin Chuan made his decision. His life was on the line, after all. Money could be earned again, but if he died, that was it.
At this point, with his strength at the Heavenly Gate level, he still didn’t feel completely secure.
Better safe than sorry.
Ding!
"Three million 'father value' points have been deducted. You are now insured! The system guarantees your survival during this journey!"
Ding!
"Please note: Surviving doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll avoid humiliation. The system protects your life but not your dignity. So, try not to provoke too much trouble, or you might end up embarrassed. Don't let an arrow to the knee ruin your day."
Qin Chuan's mouth twitched.
At this stage in his life, social humiliation would be as bad as death. If he lost his dignity, how was that any different from being dead?
To put it bluntly, his entire existence was built on maintaining his image! The lies he spun to keep his son believing in him were all about preserving his reputation.
"Do you offer dignity insurance?" Qin Chuan asked darkly.
Ding!
"For only one million more, you can buy dignity insurance. Ensure you not only survive but also stay cool throughout the ordeal! Buy the full package, and you’ll strut through this adventure with style!"
The system replied gleefully, as though it could barely contain its excitement.
If it were a person, it would probably be grinning ear to ear, fanning itself with a stack of cash.
"Buy it!!"
Qin Chuan gritted his teeth and made his decision.
He wasn’t about to live a life of indignity.
Besides, with inflation making 'father value' points worth less and less, there was no point in hoarding them.
Plus, he had the entire Greenleaf Heavenly Sect as a field of ripe crops ready for harvesting again. One sweep through, and he could easily make back his points—possibly netting seven or eight million, maybe even breaking ten million!
Ding!
"Congratulations! One million points have been deducted. Current balance: 1,502,000 'father value' points."
The system's voice was now crisp and concise.
With the money in hand, it had no need for idle chatter.
Qin Chuan was long accustomed to the system’s mercenary attitude. Now that he had the insurance, his confidence surged.
He stood straighter, a newfound sense of security flooding him.
"Father, you seem… different," Qin Zi, ever the observant son, quickly noticed the change in his father’s aura. His eyes lit up.
"I just adjusted my mindset," Qin Chuan said with a mysterious smile, his tone deep and unfathomable. "This world is unpredictable. To protect you both, I had to make a few preparations."
Seeing his father like this, Qin Zi’s excitement grew even more. Whenever his father exuded such confidence, it filled him with boundless courage.
Moments ago, he had been a little scared.
But now… there was nothing to fear!
Qin Chuan led the two of them forward once more.
After a long journey, they finally saw a massive golden city. The city seemed to merge seamlessly with the colossal sunset, as if embedded within its fiery glow.
Above the city floated thirty-six radiant islands, each glowing with divine light, forming rings of brilliance that intertwined in the sky.
"Who dares trespass upon the Ancient City of Dusk?!"
From the city walls, several armored figures with golden wings soared into the air, brandishing long spears as they charged toward Qin Chuan and his group.
Boom, boom, boom!
As they dove down, the sky above them filled with countless beams of light, transforming into colossal versions of themselves, replicating their every movement. These massive figures blotted out the sky, exuding a terrifying aura.
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