Su Yi finally settled down in his villa, the chaos of the Tony Stark intervention and the Black Widow encounter temporarily subdued. He settled onto his sofa, preparing to review his cosmic bank account.
[Ding! Host has revealed profound future information, fundamentally altering the destinies of multiple key figures and organizations!]
The notifications began to cascade, a torrential downpour of digital rewards:
[Fate of Black Widow Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova altered: +5,000 Fate Points!]
[Fate of Iron Man Tony Stark, Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes, and Captain America Steve Rogers altered: +8,000 Fate Points!]
[Fates of The Avengers, Red Room, HYDRA, and S.H.I.E.L.D. organizations altered: +20,000 Fate Points!]
[Congratulations! Total Fate Points Acquired: 33,000!]
[Gained an extra chance to win a Top-Tier Prize (Value: 100 Million Fate Points)!]
Su Yi stared at the screen, momentarily stunned. He was expecting a decent reward, but this was a windfall.
"Thirty-three thousand Fate Points..." he murmured, a smile spreading across his face. "I was complaining before, System, but I take it all back. This is incredibly generous!"
He quickly rationalized the enormous reward.
The revelation about HYDRA's infiltration and the Winter Soldier's true identity prevents the entire sequence of events leading up to the Civil War. That drastically alters the fates of Stark, Rogers, and Barnes.
The information about the Red Room means Natasha will move to save Yelena years early. That changes the destiny of both sisters and the organization itself.
The combined impact ensures the Avengers will form in a different context, and the shadow war between HYDRA and S.H.I.E.L.D. will be accelerated and resolved much sooner.
"It's justified," Su Yi concluded. "Now, how to spend this fortune?"
With over 30,000 Fate Points, he had choices. He could buy three regular lottery spins, or he could focus on enhancing his core abilities.
[Ding! Host's Destiny Points have exceeded 10,000. The Discount Shop is now open!]
A new interface flashed onto his screen. The Discount Mall randomly selected ten high-value items monthly, offering a range of discounts.
He scrolled through the tempting list:
Batmobile:10,000 30% Off (7,000 FP) [Too expensive for just a car.]
Temporary Compound No. 5: 35,000 15% Off (29,750 FP) [Temporary, not worth the investment.]
Ability Suppression Handcuffs: 40,000 25% Off (30,000 FP) [Interesting, but not immediately necessary.]
10kg of Uru Metal: 150,000 10% Off (135,000 FP) [Far too costly.]
Ability: Invisibility [60,000 20% Off (48,000 FP)] [Useful, but less critical than core strength.]
Ability: Qilin Arm [80,000 10% Off (72,000 FP)] [Five times normal strength! Envious, but unaffordable.]
Ability: Mind Reading [95,000 5% Off (90,250 FP)] [Power is immense, price is prohibitive.]
Selection Hint Card [5,000 50% Off (2,500 FP)] [Minimal strategic value right now.]
Discount Mall Coupons [1,000 90% Off (100 FP)] [Cheap, but saves little on big purchases.]
Character Template - Death Shooter [120,000 15% Off (102,000 FP)] [Too expensive.]
"Forget the toys and the fancy abilities," Su Yi decided. "Pure attribute enhancement is the fastest way to become a demigod. Strength, Speed, and Endurance are paramount."
He allocated the 33,000 Fate Points: 11,000 to raise each of his three core physical attributes from Level 4 to Level 5.
A surge of raw power flooded his body. Muscles tightened, bones felt reinforced with steel, and his reflexes sharpened to an almost impossible degree. The sensation was exhilarating, boosting his confidence to a high, almost dangerous level.
"Thanos," Su Yi mused, feeling the immense physical might. "You're a planet-level threat, but if I can hit you hard enough and fast enough, maybe I can knock a tooth out before you get the stones."
He quickly pulled himself back. The Hulk's base strength is around 1,000 tons, matching my current Level 5 Strength. That meant he was formidable, but not yet invincible. Humility remained a necessary survival trait in this universe.
Su Yi turned his focus to the single, Top-Tier Lottery Spin, valued at 100 million Fate Points—a prize that was non-exchangeable for currency.
"One hundred million Fate Points would raise all my attributes to Level 8. That's true invincibility," he thought wistfully. "Don't give me a consolation prize!"
His mind, tormented by past failures in gacha games, involuntarily started humming the theme of the "Unlucky Ones," but he brutally silenced the mental soundtrack.
"Forget it. Luck is for the weak. I rely on destiny. System, Extract!"
A massive, ornate treasure chest appeared, instantly radiating a brilliant, overwhelming golden light.
Su Yi stared, his heart pounding, waiting for the revelation.
[Congratulations on obtaining the Item: 1 Bottle of Water of Life!]
Su Yi blinked, then read the description carefully.
Item: Water of Life (One Bottle)
Properties: Contains 10 drops of the legendary Water of Life. Each drop can extend lifespan by 20 years and dramatically slow the aging process. It possesses ultimate healing properties; as long as the user is not deceased, a single drop can ensure rapid, complete recovery from any injury or illness.
Estimated Value: One drop is worth approximately 100 million FP. One bottle is valued at 1 Billion Fate Points.
"A... a billion!" Su Yi burst into unrestrained laughter, the sound echoing through the massive, empty villa. "I knew it! My luck is changing! Old Ma and Old Ding were merely obstacles on the path to true glory!"
The implications were staggering. He could gift a drop to his family and friends, granting them extended life and eternal youth. Western beauties, like Pepper and Natasha, who aged quickly, would be preserved at their peak.
"I cannot bear to see a beauty grow old," he sighed dramatically, tucking the prize away. This is the greatest acquisition of all.
Su Yi took a moment to review his updated status, feeling the immense power contained within his physical form.
Destiny Evolution System
Host: Su Yi
Age: 19
Fate Points: 7000
Intelligence: lv5
Strength: lv5 (1000 tons)
Speed: lv5 (Mach 3)
Endurance: lv5
Spirit: lv4
Energy: lv4
Combat Skill: lv4
Special Abilities: Teleportation, Wind Blade, Danger Warning
Special Items: Bodily Suit, 1 Bottle of Water of Life
"Strong. Very strong," Su Yi confirmed. "I'm certainly not invincible yet—being shot in a vulnerable area would still be dangerous—but I can confidently trade blows with most pre-Infinity War heroes now."
The path forward was clear: secure the final romantic pieces before the cosmic dominoes began to fall.