Chapter 5 New Cover-Up!

Shi Shi was only slightly relieved now. As long as she had some use, she was safe for the time being. Moreover, her bargaining chips seemed to have increased a bit.

"Woman, as long as you behave well, I'll give you anything!"

"Speak properly, and there's still a possibility of cooperation between us."

The system... looked very aggrieved.

"I have the music library of your Earth world here. As long as you obtain the power of faith through music-related means and use it to heal the God of Music, I will reward you."

"What are the benefits? Can I go back to my original world?" I tentatively inquired.

The system said somewhat uncertainly, "Logically it shouldn't be possible, but... maybe we can try it in the end."

After saying that, as if afraid that Shi Shi would refuse, it quickly added enticingly, "There are many amazing things in the system shop that you've never seen before. With the technology on your Earth, it's completely impossible to do that!"

Disgusted by the system's smugness, Shi Shi coldly asked, "What? Do you think the items in your shop can give me three heads and six arms?"

"How is that possible! The current laws governing spacetime stipulate that humans cannot become sentient!"

"Oh, can I breathe fire? Water will do too. My biggest dream is to wash my hands with water after using the toilet and burn my poop while I'm at it."

"What kind of ridiculous dream is this... You're still human at heart, so don't even think about these inhuman skills!"

"What can you offer me?"

"We have an essence mask that will make your skin smooth and supple after just one use! We also have a body-changing potion that will allow you to climb five flights of stairs without breaking a sweat!"

Shi Shi said in a tone that suggested she was nothing special, "These things don't appeal to me at all. That 'essence mask'? We have more than just Thermage on Earth; we also have ultrasonic cannons. As for climbing five flights of stairs without breaking a sweat… As people get older, they tend to be calcium deficient. I used to take calcium supplements, but since I started using Xin Gai Zhong Gai high-calcium tablets, they're high in calcium—one tablet is equivalent to five of the old ones! Climbing five flights of stairs is no problem for me. The high-calcium tablets even taste fruity! One a day is effective and economical!"

The system was bewildered. Had Earth's technology advanced to this level? "I've never heard of that miracle drug you call 'New Gai Zhong Gai'?"

"That's incredible, we can't just let people know about it."

Seeing that neither coercion nor bribery worked, the system felt utterly wronged, as if it were about to shatter into pieces.

Shi Shi seemed to feel a crackling sound in her head, followed by a burning smell.

Fearing she'd end up with an afro, she quickly consulted with the system: "Just issue the mission, I'll reluctantly accept the reward. But there can't be any punishment."

The system quickly agreed, pretending to be reluctant, and said, "Okay, then I'll remove the punishment for you."

There was no punishment to begin with!

Task: Obtain Faith Points through [Cross-Border Joyful Voice].

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What does Faith Points represent? And how are they obtained?

"For example, if 1,000 people have listened to your song, and 300 of them like it, you will gain 30 Faith Points. If any of those 300 people like you because of the song, you will gain 300 Faith Points. The deeper the liking, the more Faith Points you will gain."

Shi Shi nodded to indicate that she understood.

"Will there be any problems if I use songs from Earth as original works?"

"No, parallel universes don't merge. You're the only one who has traveled through time in this world."

"That's good."