Zhang Wei sat motionless in his chair, his eyes fixed on Li Xue's back like a blade ready to pierce.
That face...he once believed it to be his salvation, his dream, his everything.
Now, it was just a mask… hiding rot.
His fingers clenched into fists. But before rage could swallow him whole....
[SPENDRIFT SYSTEM DETECTED HOST'S EMOTIONAL SURGE.]
[REVENGE TRAJECTORY IDENTIFIED… ACTIVATING REVENGE-BASED MODULE.]
A surge of light blinked before his eyes, visible only to him. His mind buzzed.
[Welcome to the Spendrift System.][Avenge your past. Reclaim your pride. Rule your destiny.]
System Mode: REVENGE.
Spend money to gain more.
Unlock power, fame, wealth, and abilities beyond human comprehension.
Whether it's the magic of the Western Magic Nations…
The Ninjutsu of the Island Clans…
Or the Immortal Techniques of the Supreme Dragon Empire…
Everything is at your fingertips. Rule the world. Rule the Heavens.
Zhang Wei's jaw dropped. For a moment, he thought he was dreaming again.
[You are the chosen host of the Banished System God. Together, you shall climb to supremacy.]
"Magic… Ninjutsu… Immortal Cultivation?" he muttered. "Spend money to get stronger? Like a… Super-Rich Cultivator?"
He broke into a slow, mad grin.
"Hahaha… Heaven itself has given me this chance. Just wait-all of you. I'll destroy your nine generations! You'll regret being born in the same world as me!"
The bell rang, ending the period.
Before Zhang Wei could gather his thoughts, a large shadow loomed over him.
"Oi, loser," came the all-too-familiar snarl.
He turned. Wang Jie, the notorious classroom bully, stood beside his desk, chewing gum, grinning like a predator. His cronies snickered behind him.
"Today's the day, right?" Wang Jie tapped Zhang Wei's desk with a finger. "Hand over your pocket money. You don't need it anyway. What'll a dog like you do with money?"
In his previous life, Zhang Wei would've dropped his eyes, silently handed the money, and taken the toilet beating without a word.
Not this time.
Before he could speak, a voice rang out from the corner of the class.
"Wang Jie," came the cold, bell-like voice, "don't disturb my rest."
The entire class quieted instantly.
She had spoken.
Lin Rouxi.
Hair like snow silk cascading over her shoulders. Skin so pale it seemed to glow in the light. Lips soft and pink, with a gentle curve. Eyes calm like a moonlit lake-yet sharp like rose thorns.
She sat in the last row, her head resting against the glass, half asleep.
The Princess of Qinglong City. Heiress of the Lin Financial Group. Untouchable beauty and born ruler.
Wang Jie's smirk vanished. "Ah.. sorry, Rouxi. My bad, my bad…"
The bullies shuffled back to their seats, pretending nothing happened.
In his last life, Zhang Wei thought she didn't care. That her rare interventions were just accidents.
But now?
He saw the way her eyes flickered toward him once before closing again. The smallest of smiles played on her lips.
Was she… watching over him back then?
Before he could think further.....
[FIRST MISSION ISSUED!]
Mission: Bully the Bullies!Objective: Make Wang Jie kneel and apologize in public.Reward: 5000 Spendrift Coins + Random Ability ChestPenalty: You'll remain a loser. Again.
Zhang Wei blinked.
"System… how do I make him kneel?" he whispered.
[You currently have 1000 Spendrift Coins. Use wisely.]
Available options:
Muscle Boost (3 Days): 500 Coins
Intimidation Aura: 300 Coins
Martial Technique: "Tiger Crushing Palm" (Basic): 700 Coins
Zhang Wei smirked.
"Let's start with the Tiger."
[Purchase confirmed. Technique downloaded to mind. Mastery Level: Beginner.]
A flood of movement, reflexes, muscle memory, and combat logic filled Zhang Wei's head like a waterfall.
He slowly rose from his chair.
"Wang Jie," he said calmly.
The bully turned, confused.
"I forgot something."
Zhang Wei's voice was low, threatening.
"You didn't say please."