Fortunately, Chu Ge's self-control far exceeded that of ordinary people. After merely appreciating them for a few glances, he turned to Dantai Jinglian and said,
"Martial Aunt, I've suddenly gained some insights into cultivation, so I'll take my leave first."
In truth, the grand competition had not yet ended.
At this moment, exchanges and sparring between the younger generations of the various factions had already begun in the arena.
However, Chu Ge had little interest in such matters. What he could hardly wait for now was to return and sort through today's harvest!
Dantai Jinglian smiled and nodded upon hearing his words, blinking her beautiful eyes at him—stunningly alluring.
...
After Chu Ge left, Dantai Jinglian glanced at Dantai Xuanyin and Zhao Qinghui.
"Well?"
Dantai Xuanyin looked at the diary replica interface in her mind.
Name: Dantai Xuanyin.
Appearance: 9.7.
Favorability: 55.
After weighing her words, she spoke,
"55… Senior Brother Chu's impression of me… should be fairly good?"
After being bound to the diary replica and pulled into the group chat by Dantai Jinglian, she had come here directly.
She had learned quite a bit about the diary replica system.
At the side, Su Lingyuan also looked toward Zhao Qinghui with curiosity.
Zhao Qinghui checked the information in her mind.
Name: Zhao Qinghui.
Appearance: 9.7.
Favorability: 56.
With a smile at the corner of her lips, she said,
"I'm about the same as Senior Sister Dantai—56 points."
She had been summoned here by Dantai Jinglian.
At first, she had been rather puzzled why the fearsome Grand Elder of the Taihuang Sacred Land would seek her out.
Even more, Zhao Qinghui had initially felt somewhat apprehensive.
But once she arrived here and they explained the matter of the diary replica, she immediately understood.
These people, just like her, all possessed diary replicas.
She also learned a number of things about the diary replica from them, and thus decided to bind herself to it as well. Soon after, she was pulled into the group chat.
Dantai Jinglian looked at the cluster of lovely and charming women before her, a mesmerizing smile appearing on her face.
'Nephew, all of this is truly for your own good…'
she thought to herself.
Ever since the group chat appeared, she had begun to form certain ideas.
There was no doubt that the diary replica was a tremendous stroke of fortune.
Whether the women who possessed it were currently weak or powerful, ordinary or noble—
in the future, they would certainly change because of the diary replica, because of Chu Ge.
The ordinary would become extraordinary.
The weak would stride toward strength.
And as for the noble and powerful—after witnessing the extraordinariness of the diary replica and the terrifying benefits it could bring—they would very likely develop curiosity, as well as an even greater ambition to become more noble and more powerful!
What Dantai Jinglian wanted to do was to draw in these diary replica holders in advance.
She could already foresee that in the future, around Chu Ge there would inevitably gather a vast and complicated group of diary replica holders from all corners of the world.
Forming a faction early on could effectively guard against certain ill-intentioned, rule-breaking people who might appear later.
Of course, in doing so, she was also invisibly bringing benefits to Chu Ge.
After all, these were all women of stunning beauty, capable of toppling cities and nations alike.
Once she drew them in, they would inevitably come into contact with Chu Ge.
And in the process, it was unavoidable that some of them would develop feelings of admiration for him.
Even now, under her observation—aside from Luo Huangjun, who had fallen first—
Su Lingyuan, Shui Qianrou, and even the Lu sisters had already developed no small degree of fondness for Chu Ge.
It was just that the diary replica could only display Chu Ge's favorability toward them—
it could not show their favorability toward Chu Ge.
If such a function existed, quantifying the values—
Then the favorability these women had for Chu Ge would likely all be above 80.
Even she herself could not be certain whether, one day, she might fall just like her junior sister.
After all, throughout her entire life, she had never dressed as she did today in front of a man—
nor had she ever boldly displayed herself like this.
And just as Dantai Jinglian's thoughts were shifting—
In the group chat, a certain leader who had been offline for a long time finally came online.
[Chu Ge's Harem Chat Group · Taihuang Sacred Land Branch]
[Luo Huangjun: How is it that in just a few days, two more people have appeared in the group?]
[Luo Huangjun: Dantai Xuanyin? You're a junior from Senior Sister's clan, right? Wait… you're that Ye Chen's fiancée?]
[Luo Huangjun: Zhao Qinghui?]
[Luo Huangjun: Can someone enlighten me? @All Members]
[Su Lingyuan: Master! Did you break through successfully?!]
[Luo Huangjun: Not yet. I still need some time.]
[Dantai Xuanyin: Greetings, Senior Luo. This junior is Dantai Xuanyin, a disciple of Yunmiao (Cloudmist) Pavilion. I am indeed the 'former' fiancée of that Ye Chen you mentioned.]
She even deliberately emphasized the word "former," clearly caring a great deal about that identity.
[Zhao Qinghui: Greetings, Holy Lord of Taihuang. This junior is a disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land.]
[Dantai Jinglian: Hehe, I brought both of them in. Junior Sister, for the sake of expanding your beloved disciple's harem, I've truly put in quite a bit of effort.]
[Luo Huangjun: Senior Sister! What are you even saying?!]
[Luo Huangjun: No… you mustn't listen to my senior sister's nonsense, things aren't what you think…]
Luo Huangjun tried desperately to explain herself, but she was not good with words to begin with, so her efforts yielded very little effect.
On the contrary, her rapid messages were filled with urgency between the lines, giving off an indescribably clumsy sort of cuteness.
The others were more than happy to see her like this. If not for her status, they would have already teased her outright.
On the other side—
Chu Ge returned to his room.
The first thing he did was open the system and glance at the notifications.
[Ding! The Child of Fortune Ye Chen was suppressed by the host's aura, his fighting will shattered. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 3,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The Child of Fortune Ye Chen was crushed by the host in an invincible posture. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 5,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The Child of Fortune Ye Chen was beaten into critical condition by the host. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 8,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The Child of Fortune Ye Chen...]
A wave of routine Villain Points followed, totaling 25,000 points.
Though it was far less than what he had gained from Luo Lingtian last time,
considering that Ye Chen had already been "harvested" several times before and his fortune had long since been severely weakened—
and that Ye Chen's growth as a Child of Fortune was far inferior to Luo Lingtian's—
These 25,000 points were probably the last drops of oil he had left.
This time, Chu Ge had essentially squeezed him completely dry.
He continued reading.
[Ding! Due to the various direct and indirect impacts caused by the host, the Child of Fortune Ye Chen has completely fallen out with his greatest support, turning against her in enmity. His Child of Fortune aura has shattered. The host obtains 50,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! The host seized Ye Chen's support in front of him. Congratulations to the host for obtaining 30,000 Villain Points.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the villain mission and obtaining the reward item 'Human Emperor Banner.']
[Ding! The host has personally killed the Child of Fortune Ye Chen and obtained a Fortune Gift Pack ×1.]
Seeing this, Chu Ge couldn't help but grin widely.
Leaving aside everything else—
A full 105,000 Villain Points—this was a massive windfall!
The Villain Points he had previously spent upgrading the diary module were replenished in one go, with a surplus to spare!
And as for his earlier plan to unlock a new module—
with this influx of Villain Points, it could now finally be carried out!