[Phantom Flame Water Spirit Break] and [Spiritual Abyss Flame Barrier] .
Purchasing either of these S-rank spells would bring a qualitative leap in her strength.
But she was still short on Humiliation Points.
Hmm…
For a moment, Su Nian felt a twinge of regret.
If only she had tried harder to squeeze more Humiliation Points out of the Horned Demon back then.
Compared to other methods, his was the fastest.
Then she thought of that daily mission that rewarded 1,000 Humiliation Points per day.
Good heavens!
What was she even thinking?!
Su Nian quickly shook her head.
She couldn’t cross her own moral line just to gain Humiliation Points—she had to resist the temptation.
Besides, even if she were willing to complete that “Pleasurable Moment” mission, it would still take six days to earn her first S-rank spell.
Su Nian took a deep breath, trying to calm herself.
She began considering ways to earn Humiliation Points that she could accept.
Just 6,000 more-it was so frustrating!
At the very least, she needed to obtain one S-rank spell first.
That would give her enough confidence and leverage.
Aside from completing system-assigned missions, she could also gain Humiliation Points by getting injured in battle.
But that was obviously not her preferred method—it was far too risky, and the slightest mistake could be fatal.
She had also considered using her beauty and charm again to swindle valuables from others, but she felt that would go against her principles.
Deceiving Chu Tian once to defeat the Horned Demon had already left her with a guilty conscience.
Sigh…
What was even more infuriating was that despite all that, she still hadn’t beaten that bastard Horned Demon.
Instead, she had been enslaved by him for ten days, forced to play along with his demands.
Just thinking about it made her feel humiliated and wronged all over again.
Wait a minute…
She could just ask the system.
A faint, almost imperceptible smile curled at the corner of Su Nian’s lips.
“Tell me, in this Academy City, what are some ways to quickly earn a large amount of Humiliation Points?”
She emphasized the words “large amount.”
Ding!
Wear revealing clothing and go to the Red-Light District, waiting for men to approach and agreeing to their requests and prices.
Ding!
Sleep alone overnight in the slums outside the city.
Ding!
Work as a stripper at Andre’s Tavern.
Ding!
Take a job at Pink Dreams.
The more she listened, the darker Su Nian’s expression became.
This system was clearly a jerk!
But this was exactly why she had asked the question to eliminate the unacceptable options!
“Stupid system, exclude all those and list some other ways to earn Humiliation Points,” Su Nian said with a smirk, feeling like she had just tricked the system.
Ding!
Host… you’re mean!
Ding!
A maid café is currently hiring attractive maids—you may apply.
Ding!
A bikini beauty pageant is being held you may participate.
Ding!
Matthew is recruiting talented singers and dancers with his crystal photography orb in the city square, claiming he’s looking for the next continent-wide idol sensation.
Su Nian hesitated slightly as she looked over the system’s new suggestions.
First, the bikini pageant-no way.
The maid café was still a bit hard to accept, but she could keep it as a backup.
Maybe she could check out that Matthew guy first and see what this idol recruitment was all about.
Compared to other options, becoming an idol was clearly more acceptable to her.
Before setting off, Su Nian purchased some temporary defensive spells, spending a portion of her Humiliation Points.
Though these spells weren’t particularly powerful, combined with her dual A-grade affinity, they made her quite formidable in the city.
[Fireball]: 50 Humiliation Points
[Water Orb]: 50 Humiliation Points
[Inferno Blast]: 200 Humiliation Points
[Frost Mist]: 200 Humiliation Points
[Water Shield]: 500 Humiliation Points
[Flame Serpent]: 500 Humiliation Points
This left her just 8,000 points short of the 100,000 goal-though the gap had widened, there was no other choice.
She couldn’t rely solely on talent without any magic.
Without strength to back her up, she’d feel far too vulnerable.
After acquiring these spells, Su Nian witnessed her combat power skyrocket.
Current Combat Power: B+ (Upper-tier Mage strength)
Next Level: Archmage
The city square bustled with activity, crowded and lively.
Following the clues provided by the system, Su Nian easily found the stage Matthew had set up.
By now, a sizable crowd had gathered around the stage, all drawn in by Matthew’s passionate and creative speech.
“I carry a grand, extraordinary dream-to create an idol performance troupe that will sweep across the entire continent! Bold, isn’t it?”
“And what’s more, my vision is different. Look at those traditional troupes—they just tour between major cities. Even if they occasionally land big gigs and are willing to splurge on teleportation fees, in the end, only the people of one city get to see their performances.”
“But me? I’m breaking those limits! I’ll use the latest invention from the Academy City’s Magic Workshop the [Crystal Recording Orb]— to turn this bold vision into reality!”
Matthew raised the Crystal Recording Orb high, its surface shimmering mysteriously under the sunlight, capturing everyone’s attention.
“By then, I’ll secure prime locations in every major city. Through the perfect synergy of the Crystal Recording Orb and projection screens, we’ll broadcast our troupe’s spectacular performances live across the entire continent! Let people in every corner experience the charm of our idols!”
Standing below the stage, Su Nian froze for a moment.
This guy actually had some brains.
From what she knew, the Crystal Recording Orb was a recently invented magical tool, typically used to record combat techniques and spells.
It was quite expensive.
This was the first time she’d heard of someone using this invention to create an idol troupe.
Still, it sounded like it had potential.
After all, entertainment options were scarce in this world.
If people could really watch the continent’s hottest idol group anytime, the future profits would be enormous.
That said, some in the crowd were skeptical.
“A Crystal Recording Orb? Feels like a scam.”
“All this talk, and yet he hasn’t recruited a single performer. Even the promising candidates he’s turned down.”
“Yeah, his standards are way too high.”
After finishing his speech, Matthew began the next round of auditions.
“Step right up, register here! Anyone who wants to be an idol can apply. I’ll personally conduct the interviews. Requirements: singing, dancing, and a high standard for appearance. Monthly salary: 1 gold coin.”
However…
The crowd around was hesitant to step forward.
It wasn’t because the pay was low-one gold coin a month was already a high salary, a dream job for countless people.
The reason was that many had already tried before, only to be rejected by Matthew.
According to him, as a continental idol, one had to be outstanding in every aspect while also having a unique edge!
For example, just being able to sing and dance wasn’t enough-they also had to be memorable, whether through striking looks or some other standout trait…
They had to be extraordinary!
“No, too average,” Matthew shook his head, dismissing yet another girl who had come for the audition.
By now, Matthew was starting to despair.
If he couldn’t find an artist who met his standards and fulfilled his dream, he would have no choice but to return home and inherit the family’s seven or eight mines, dozen-plus farms, and those dozens of merchant ships.
Just as the long-haired, artistically inclined Matthew was resigning himself to another fruitless day of recruitment, a young woman gracefully stepped onto the stage.
In that instant, Matthew felt as if struck by a dazzling light, freezing him in place.