27: A mysterious phone call, codenamed "Black Tiger"

[Ding!]

[Today's Intel triggered!]

[Intel 4]: Feng Danqing has long suffered from severe lumbar muscle strain and neck/shoulder pain due to long hours working at her desk designing blueprints.

Chen Yang was slightly surprised.

The intel triggered today was actually this?

After paying a little attention.

Chen Yang indeed noticed that every few moments, Feng Danqing would move her neck and twist her waist.

She was clearly uncomfortable.

"Danqing, is your neck bothering you a lot?"

Feng Danqing paused slightly, then let out a long sigh.

"Ah..."

"It's an old problem that never seems to get better."

She reached up and massaged her own neck and shoulders.

It was quite strenuous.

Chen Yang hesitated for a moment before saying:

"How about... I help you... massage it?"

Feng Danqing was stunned!

For a moment, she didn't know how to respond.

What did he mean by that?

Concern?

Or ulterior motives?

The crucial thing was, did he even know how to give a massage?

She worried he might just randomly pinch and rub, making it worse... and more painful!

Chen Yang also felt a bit regretful.

Was he being too abrupt?

After all, they weren't that close yet.

Physical contact like this seemed inappropriate!

Just as Chen Yang felt uneasy.

Feng Danqing suddenly spoke.

"Then... thank you for the trouble..."

Her voice was as soft as an ant's whisper.

Fortunately, Chen Yang had consumed the marrow cleansing pill, making his hearing much sharper than the average person's.

He naturally heard her clearly.

He was briefly stunned.

Chen Yang slowly stood up and walked behind Feng Danqing.

Her skin was snow-white, her frame delicate and slender, appearing slightly bony.

A faint, subtle fragrance drifted into his nostrils.

He placed his hands on her shoulders and began to knead.

"Oh...?"

After Chen Yang massaged a few times, Feng Danqing suddenly let out a sound of surprise.

"What's wrong? Does it hurt?"

Chen Yang stopped and asked.

Feng Danqing shook her head, signaling him to continue.

She had originally thought Chen Yang would just give a casual pinch.

She hadn't expected.

That after only three grips, her shoulders felt wonderfully relieved, and her entire body relaxed.

This was definitely not simple!

Originally.

She had agreed to let him massage her purely out of politeness.

If she had refused, Chen Yang would surely have been very embarrassed!

She truly hadn't expected such an unexpected benefit!

"Use a little more force!"

A moment later.

Feng Danqing was no longer satisfied with a light touch; she wanted something deeper.

Chen Yang increased the strength and expanded the massage area.

After another two minutes.

"No, my lower back is also very uncomfortable, and this spot isn't convenient."

Feng Danqing rubbed her waist and looked up at Chen Yang.

There was a hint of pleading in her eyes.

"Let's go to my place. Could you give me a proper massage there?"

Chen Yang's forehead broke out in sweat, and he felt nervous.

Go to her house again?

The risk wasn't small!

"Is your place... convenient?"

"It's convenient. I... live alone."

Feng Danqing's face suddenly flushed red.

Riding in Feng Danqing's white Cadillac, they quickly arrived at her residence.

A luxurious suite.

It was at least 150 square meters, located in the best part of the city center.

The decor was lavish, and the transportation was convenient.

Once the door was closed.

A man and a woman, alone in a room.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat ambiguous.

"Please sit down!"

Feng Danqing poured Chen Yang a glass of water.

"My back isn't good, and my cervical spine hurts; it's been like this for many years."

"It never gets better; it's all occupational disease."

Chen Yang felt a slight stir in his heart.

Her problems were still relatively severe.

Relying only on the Level 1 Soul-Captivating Hand, the entry-level skill, probably wouldn't be enough to cure her.

He immediately chanted silently in his mind.

"Upgrade Soul-Captivating Hand."

[Ding!]

[10 points consumed. Soul-Captivating Hand upgraded to Level 2: Minor Accomplishment.]

[Current points remaining: 110 points.]

"Continue upgrading!"

Chen Yang ordered again.

[Ding!]

[20 points consumed. Soul-Captivating Hand upgraded to Level 3: Major Accomplishment.]

[Current points remaining: 90 points.]

Chen Yang secretly nodded.

Upon reaching the Major Accomplishment realm, he could seamlessly integrate various techniques.

Relying on the powerful ability of the Soul-Captivating Hand.

Resolving lumbar muscle strain and cervical spine pain should be simple.

Even if it wasn't cured in one session, a few more times would surely eradicate the problem.

Chen Yang was full of confidence.

"Danqing, please lie face down on the sofa, and I'll massage your waist."

Feng Danqing hesitated slightly.

With a blushing face, she slowly lay face down on the large sofa.

Chen Yang sat on the edge of the sofa, right beside Feng Danqing.

"I'm about to start, please forgive the intrusion!"

He reminded her softly.

Feng Danqing nodded almost imperceptibly.

Chen Yang activated the Soul-Captivating Hand.

He began the massage.

The Soul-Captivating Hand at the Major Accomplishment realm possessed astonishing power.

It was warm but not hot, tingling but not itchy.

Deep within her bones, muscles, and skin.

It stimulated and nourished... He massaged her for a full forty minutes.

Only then was the treatment complete.

The effect was excellent.

It was another perfectly legitimate massage.

Feng Danqing was extremely satisfied.

Chen Yang reminded her:

"Take a shower and get a good night's rest. When you wake up tomorrow, you'll definitely feel refreshed."

*Swoosh!*

Feng Danqing's face instantly flushed crimson, right up to her ears.

She hurriedly scrambled up and rushed into the bathroom.

By the time she finished her shower and came out.

Chen Yang had already left.

Feng Danqing felt relieved, yet at the same time, she experienced a strange sense of loss.

On his way home.

Chen Yang tried hard to shake off the seductive images in his head.

But.

The damned Soul-Captivating Hand had truly powerful functions.

The memory was vivid.

What a stunning beauty!

[Ding! You have gained 10 points. Total accumulated points: 100 points. Keep up the good work!]

Completing the task finally recovered some points.

His points had increased back to 100.

Chen Yang felt much more secure.

However.

Points truly were good things; adding them allowed skills to be upgraded.

And after the skill upgrade, the effect was clearly much stronger than before the upgrade.

Having tasted the benefits.

Chen Yang suddenly developed a strong interest in skills.

Should he...? Should he try another lottery draw?

Maybe.

He might draw another interesting skill?

Such as: Lockpicking? Singing? Dancing?... Once the idea took root.

It was like an uncontrollable monkey mind, difficult to subdue.

"Start random lottery draw."

[Ding!]

[System detection complete. You currently have 100 points. You may select Level 1: Unreliable Draw, which deducts 10 points per draw.]

[Level 2: Abnormal Draw, which deducts 50 points per draw.]

[Please select the draw level, "1" or "2"?]

"What the heck!"

Chen Yang was stunned again!

"What in the world?"

Level 1 is Unreliable!

Level 2 is Abnormal?

Did this lousy System have a screw loose?

Should it be sent to a mental hospital for treatment to prevent it from harming society?

Furthermore.

This damn "Abnormal Draw" actually deducted 50 points.

Was this reasonable?

Wasn't this overcharging?

In this bright world, was there no one to regulate this?

In the end.

Chen Yang still chose the Unreliable Draw.

It was cheaper!

Only 10 points.

[Ding!]

[Draw complete! Result is empty.]

[10 points deducted. Current points remaining: 90 points.]

"What the heck!"

Unreliable was truly "Unreliable"!

The first attempt yielded nothing.

"Continue the draw!"

The result was—

The second time, he still drew nothing but silence.

"Damn it!"

Chen Yang was starting to lose it!

20 points were swallowed, and he didn't even get a single hair in return.

He swore.

If he ever got rich and had an exorbitant amount of points.

He would absolutely never choose the Unreliable Draw again!

It was too infuriating!

A massive scam!

"Continue!"

[Ding!]

[Please select: "Unreliable Draw" or "Abnormal Draw"?]

"What the heck!"

Chen Yang almost went crazy!

"Unreliable Draw!"

[Ding!]

[Draw complete!]

[Congratulations! You have obtained a driving skill, Entry-Level: God-Level Driving!]

[10 points deducted. Current points remaining: 70 points.]

In that instant.

Chen Yang's mind swam in a dizzy spell.

His entire body's muscles and nerves felt a subtle tingling sensation.

He had completely mastered the God-Level Driving skill.

It was a pity it was only entry-level.

"God-Level Driving?"

This skill wasn't too outrageous.

He could use it once he bought a car later.

Although he had gotten his driver's license a long time ago, whether he dared to drive or was capable of hitting the road?

Didn't he already know the answer in his heart?

This skill resolved Chen Yang's embarrassment.

Just after getting out of the taxi, before he even entered the hospital.

A call from an unknown number came in.

Chen Yang thought for a moment and answered it anyway.

"Hello, who is this?"

The voice on the other end was deep and strong, carrying a hint of mystery.

"Hello, Chen Yang!"

"My code name is 'Black Tiger'."

"I now request that you come to the 'Tingfeng Teahouse.' We can talk face-to-face."