Chapter 27: Lottery Time! Eyes of Inquiry! Unrivaled Territory
Lin Yu reviewed the system panel, his face lighting up with satisfaction as he took in the data:
[Popularity Points: Over 80,000+]
[Premium Points: Over 500 million+]
[Total Accumulated Credits: 1.3 Billion+]
The promotional campaign for Honkai: Star Rail had exceeded his expectations. Points earned through the system could be used for lottery draws, while Premium Points directly converted into his personal account balance. In just half a day, Lin Yu had already amassed 500 million Premium Points, with two hundred million contributed by a single wealthy benefactor.
Reflecting on his past struggles—drifting aimlessly and surviving on meager meals—Lin Yu found himself momentarily unsure how to spend his newfound wealth. He opted for luxurious accommodations and indulged in gourmet cuisine, savoring the change in fortune.
"Life doesn't get much better than this," he mused contentedly while sipping a refreshing drink.
Next, Lin Yu opened the system's lottery interface. Though his current lifestyle was comfortable, he knew that long-term peace required formidable self-protection capabilities. The lottery interface offered three tiers:
Ordinary Lottery: 10,000 points per draw
Epic Lottery: 1 million points per draw
Legendary Lottery: 100 million points per draw (Contains only Legendary items)
Without hesitation, Lin Yu disregarded the first two tiers entirely.
"It's all or nothing when gambling!" he declared. "Go big or go home!"
He initiated ten Legendary-level draws. The first three attempts yielded nothing—true to its status, the Legendary pool refused to clutter itself with junk prizes. But on the fourth draw, golden light appeared!
[Eye of Prying (Legendary)]
Effect: Grants the host a permanent ability to observe a target's current actions, mental state, and behavioral patterns by meditating on them or identifying specific clues. This ability bypasses all obstacles and remains undetectable by the observed target.
Reading the description, Lin Yu was astonished.
"Isn't this the ultimate fantasy for a voyeuristic pervert?!" he joked before quickly adding, "But I'm definitely not that kind of person!"
After activating the ability and mastering its use, Lin Yu nodded in satisfaction and resumed checking the remaining draw results. With six attempts left, he wondered if another golden prize might appear—and it did during the final draw!
[My Territory, My Dominion! (Legendary)]
Effect: Grants the host a one-time use ability to designate up to three Territories (each up to 250 square meters). Within these Territories, the host possesses supreme control and can eliminate any threats within their bounds.
Lin Yu was stunned by this ability's potential. Initially hoping for Aeon-level power or Emanator-level strength, he realized these rule-based abilities were far more extraordinary than brute force. With [Eye of Prying], he could identify targets and guide them into his designated Territory—where they would be completely at his mercy. Even an Aeon would lose their power upon entering his domain!
Eager to test his new abilities, Lin Yu assessed his surroundings. Though luxurious by Xianzhou's standards, his hotel felt overly commercialized and lacked personal charm. With only three Territory designations available, he decided to use them wisely and began planning to purchase a small villa near Aurum Alley—a quieter area offering tranquility alongside dining and entertainment options.
Soon after booking a property viewing appointment online, Lin Yu was contacted by a foxfolk saleswoman who added him to her client list. True to her high-status role, she demonstrated impressive efficiency and charm while presenting three housing options:
Two traditional villa styles costing around 2 billion each
A quadrangle courtyard design priced at 4 billion
Lin Yu decisively chose the pricier option and paid in full upfront. The fox girl was visibly taken aback by his generosity but quickly recovered with admiration: "Little brother, you're so accomplished at such a young age—successful in your endeavors and now owning this magnificent estate! Truly awe-inspiring."
She continued enthusiastically: "The ownership papers are all sorted out. Would you like to accompany me for a tour of the manor?"
"Certainly!" Lin Yu agreed before she added with excitement: "However, I have a close friend here as well. Do you mind inviting her along for the visit?"
Curious about this bonus companion, Lin Yu raised an eyebrow as she elaborated: "My foxfolk friend is named Tingyun; she serves as a ferry envoy at the Sky-Faring Commission..."
Lin Yu froze momentarily upon hearing Tingyun's name. Was this Tingyun truly herself—or Phantylia's doppelganger? If it were the latter... things could get far more thrilling!
"No problem," Lin Yu replied smoothly. "Please discuss it with Tingyun when you return and send me a message beforehand so I can prepare a warm welcome for both of you."
"Aiya, Boss Lin—you're too gracious! I hardly know what to say," the foxfolk girl said with a charming smile before departing to finalize arrangements for their upcoming tour of Lin Yu's new estate.