Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 520 Extra Chapter 5: To survive in this world, you need power and connections.
The light flashed, and Bai Shi felt as if he had been stuffed into a washing machine and spun around hundreds of times, or as if he had been kicked off an unknown cliff by a bald man.

"vomit--"

Ignoring the dizziness that was making the world spin, Bai Shi felt only a sense of relief at having survived a catastrophe.

Looking at the mechanism on his arm armor that he had prepared in advance but ultimately failed to activate, Bai Shi felt like a primitive man waving his ancestral wooden chicken leg at a galactic warship.

No, or rather, it's more like aliens watching ants move house and finding it amusing, so they let them leave.

Although the other party seemed completely unconcerned about his offense, the difference in strength had left an indelible mark on his heart.

However, although it was somewhat of a blow to him, it also stirred up a longing in Bai Shi's heart.

Over the past sixteen years, he does seem to have been somewhat complacent.

The social environment was almost identical to, or even more relaxed and casual than, that of his previous life, coupled with his steady growth based on his modest talent...

Lacking pressure, he was already extremely satisfied with the status quo during this peaceful time.

Despite having a Cheat Engine editor on par with Feng Lingyueying, Bai Shi suddenly realized that his heart had already stagnated.

His desire to become stronger was finally rekindled.

Even with the existence of external advantages, Bai Shi yearns to be able to traverse the starry sea as long as he can stand atop this boundary.

So the next thing to do is very clear... that is, to pick up girls!
How can you become stronger without picking up girls?!
Just then, the system, which had just been turned into a block, changed back to its original form and excitedly shouted:
'Host, it's so good to hear you're still alive!'

'Caw! We actually escaped from such a powerful being!'

'This is practically an escape story worthy of being recorded in the annals of history...'

The system's cheerful voice exploded in my mind, instantly shattering the atmosphere that had just begun to rise with ambition.

Bai Shi glared fiercely at the system's panel. If the system had a physical form, he would really like to grab it by the neck and shake it hard right now.

Sensing the gaze, the system's initial excitement cooled, and it stammered:

'Um... it seems too late to issue a disclaimer now.'

In short, I lack the ability to take responsibility independently; after all, I'm not even human, hehe~

Bai Shi's fists clenched so tightly they cracked; he was completely fed up with this unreliable system.

However, since the other party had no physical form, Bai Shi had no way to deal with it and could only say:
"In short, from now on, the intrusion function is completely blocked!"

"Never again will I ever hack into anything again! Remove this hacking function from my system!"

Faced with Bai Shi's request, the system fell silent.

Logically speaking, this is something that cannot be agreed to.

Their systems are all professionally trained, and their rules have inviolable bottom lines!
However… recalling what had just happened, and the other party’s Wind Spirit Moon Shadow, the system resolutely abandoned its principles.

'Yes, that's correct!'

'You've certainly thought this through carefully!'

Bai Shi sighed and looked up at the familiar ceiling.

It would be impossible not to feel a longing for that light and power...

Unbeknownst to Bai Shi, the sky seemed to have brightened slightly, with a ray of sunlight quietly falling in.
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"When releasing the Radiant Stone Shards, be sure to control the magical structure..."

The bell rang, interrupting Mr. Tops, who was standing in the lecture hall.

After glancing at the pyroxene clock in the classroom, Mr. Topps quickly put away his textbook, making no move to extend the class time.

"Alright, it's time for get out of class to end."

"Assign homework: everyone practice releasing the Shining Stone Shard ten times. There will be a random test in class tomorrow."

"There will be punishment for those who don't do well, and rewards for those who do well!"

Bai Shi pushed off with both legs, tilting the stool backward so that only the back legs of the chair supported him on the ground, causing his body to sway.

"Teacher, you always try to fool us with ten runes of candy. Can't you come up with something new?"

Mr. Tops touched his shiny bald head and laughed.

"Haha, I'll treat you to a nice meal when you graduate."

Just as Bai Shi was about to continue chatting with Teacher Tops for a bit more, the other person had already walked out with the lesson plan in hand.

Bai Shi sighed slightly when graduation was mentioned.

"Sigh, that's still a long way off."

Bai Shi glanced out the window and began to think about how to spend the rest of his time.

It has been a day since I successfully returned from the Sun Temple in that parallel world, and I have returned to the workday from the weekend.

The name change was insignificant; everyone assumed that the Bai Shi in their memories had become Bai Shi, and there was nothing unusual about it.

Today is Monday, and Bai Shi has no choice but to come to school, feeling helpless and pained.

Although the current curriculum at school is somewhat outdated for Bai Shi, it has already reached the level required for further education.

At the very least... one cannot rely on this knowledge and courses to grow into the ideal state.

However, Bai Shi did not intend to leave the school directly to gain experience.

Compared to the speed of striving and growing in society, maximizing the system and cheats is the optimal solution.

Whether it's the environment in which one grows up or the number of girls one can come into contact with, school is a very suitable place.

In a social setting like school, where you can meet many people but have simple relationships, the cost and difficulty of being a dating expert are much easier than in a complex society.

Moreover, even if someone is punished for reasons related to romance, it's nothing more than a playboy having an improper academic style, which is far better than being socially dead in the workplace.

Bai Shi shifted his position and began to think about how to allocate his time.

It's the break between the second and last classes; there's only one class left before I can go home.

Once they get through this last class, what awaits all the students is the most anticipated time of the day: the end of school.

But! That's precisely why this last class is the hardest to get through.

The oppressive atmosphere now permeates the classroom during recess, with every student restless and starting to discuss after-school activities in small groups.

Bai Shi put the chair back down, propped his elbows on the table, and rested his face in his hand, beginning to plan how to use the system.

After the last expenditure, Bai Shi only had ten points left, which made him feel very anxious.

The dating quests for this week have been updated.

This week's dating task: Please hold hands for more than ten seconds at a time. (Comment: No way, no way, this lowly host can't even hold hands?!)

The romance quests refresh randomly every week, with varying levels of difficulty; some have even included serious romance quests. This particular quest, however, is clearly more suited to Bai Shi's abilities.

Of course, the rewards for such simple tasks won't be high, especially since they're offered every week, meaning you have to accumulate them little by little.

This time the task is indeed very easy, and the reward is only 5 points, while the kiss task that was not completed last week was worth 15 points.

Ultimately, it's not difficult at all for those dating experts.

However, even this kind of task required some thought from Bai Shi...
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Just as Bai Shi was pondering how to complete the task, a strange laugh suddenly came from beside him.

"Hehe, hehehe..."

Bai Shi turned his head and saw Lancelet sitting next to him fiddling with a luminous phone in the desk drawer.

Although it's prohibited to use it in schools, there's no need to be so mysterious about it.

In most cases, everyone turns a blind eye—including the teachers.

Bai Shi couldn't help but call out to Lancelet and ask:

"Hey, Lancelot, what are you doing?"

Lancelet looked up when he heard Bai Shi call his name.

After looking around and confirming that it was safe, he held his phone up to Bai Shi's eyes.

"Look, boss! Here's the latest popularity poll for female students on campus."

"Once I finish editing the format, we can start selling it."

"Wow, business has been really good lately, I've made a lot of runes."

Bai Shi nodded, a smile appearing on his face.

This list was naturally produced under his control, executed by his trusted right-hand men.

Initially, it was just a plan that Bai Shi created to select suitable targets for his conquest, and incidentally to earn runes.

After all, each girl gives a different number of points. By finding the pattern, you can identify high-yield target girls who can generate a lot of points.

However, as time went on, Bai Shi, who was terrible at dating, did not achieve any results.

On the contrary, the proportion of profits became quite high, and they also developed many intelligence-related downlines...

Hakan came over from the side and put his hand on Lancelet's shoulder.

"Haha, I'm rich again, that's great!"

"Let's go to the legendary maid cafe after school, it seems to be super popular lately."

"Then we can divide up the runes."

Upon hearing the name of the shop, which he had heard of before, Lancelet immediately became interested, and the two began to discuss it enthusiastically.

Bai Shi looked at the two people in front of him and smiled slightly with satisfaction.

These two can be said to be his best friends and his most capable assistants.

Lancelet is the son of the Storm Group. Although the family group had previously experienced some turmoil and almost went bankrupt, it has now begun to recover.

Well... although its hard power is not what it used to be, its size is still there, and even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Hakan, on the other hand, is the young master of a company registered under the name 'Kaidan Mercenaries,' and as his name suggests, he does work for money.

In stark contrast to Storm Group, 'Kaidan Mercenaries' is a traditional family business with a shallower foundation and smaller size, but some capital.

Especially regarding employment, they have partnerships with giants like Golden Tree and Kalia, and their businesses even have a presence in the snow-capped mountains.

Behind the scenes, this company is also known as the 'motorcycle gang'.

They would even take on tomb raiding without hesitation, providing special employment services to the powerful and wealthy, making them influential in both the legal and illegal worlds.

Both of them were people Bai Shi met when he was very young. With his time-traveling mind and hard skills known only to a few, he easily won them over.

Although the capital behind them is only considered second-rate in the border region, it is already the greatest help Bai Shi can currently access.

Of course, Bai Shi didn't take anything from them or eat their food, since they weren't related and the two of them hadn't inherited the company yet.

However, if the two young masters want some resources for themselves, their family's conglomerate and enterprises will not be stingy.

Bai Shi borrowed some resources, and in return, he provided them with substantial assistance, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement.

What good is fighting skills when you're out in the world? You need power and connections.

Lancelet swiped his phone and spoke to the two of them again:

"Ah, speaking of which..."

"It seems the girls' side is also preparing to release a list of all the boys in the school, using the same operation and payment method as us."

"The one leading this seems to be a guy named Fia? If I remember correctly, she's the one who's been pursuing Godwin."

"Wow, it seems their ranking list is generating a lot of buzz..."

"Wait a minute! Judging from the buzz on the campus forums, it seems even more popular than ours!?"

Hearing Lancelet's surprised words, Hakan raised his head and looked intently at Bai Shi.

"Oh! Is that really true?"

"Boss, how about... we take over their business before they really pull it off?"

Bai Shi raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit troubled.

This list itself already goes against my original intention, but I left it to collect funds because I thought it might come in handy in the future.

But why would he interfere with the boys' list? He's not gay, so Lu En wouldn't bother with that.

Bai Shi immediately refuted Hakan's idea:
"What are you talking about? Do you think this is a good job?"

"The most important things about lists are insight and credibility!"

"Only girls understand girls' perspectives. If we guys were to do it ourselves, no girl would be willing to foot the bill."

"Just ignore it and focus on your own business."

"Besides, even if they release it, it won't affect our target audience. Do you think many gay men in our school would buy this?"

Lancelet and Hakan exchanged a glance but said nothing.

Are there very few gay men in schools?

Recently, "gouzi literature" has been spreading widely, and it seems there are quite a few rumors about it...

(End of this chapter)