The Cooked Duck Flew Away, Chrysanthemum Douluo's Mind Collapsed

Looking at the system panel and seeing the points total missing a zero, Lin Feng nearly cracked on the spot.

"Where are my points?"

Lin Feng roared frantically in his mind.

"Where did all my points go?"

Shrinking from 6,100 straight down to 610—damn it, that was a tenfold reduction!

He had been feeling so smug just a moment ago, thinking he'd finally encountered a big spender, only to be scammed by his own system in the blink of an eye.

"System, you just deduct them because you say so? Can we negotiate? How about only taking half?"

Lin Feng bargained with the system in his heart, completely shedding the inscrutable facade he wore in front of Chrysanthemum Douluo.

However, the system's response was merciless.

[No! Furthermore, not only have the points for this instance been reduced, but if any future leeks violate the rules, the trash host's points will be deducted in the same manner.]

[Therefore, the trash host must ensure such situations do not occur.]

The system's voice was dripping with disdain.

Hearing this, Lin Feng's heart ached!

If he had known that points would be deducted, he would have done whatever it took to intimidate Chrysanthemum Douluo right from the start.

Lin Feng wailed internally; it felt like saving up ten thousand dollars through hard work, ready to go out and have a blast, only to lose nine thousand before the fun even began. Anyone would find that infuriating.

Seemingly sensing Lin Feng's bleak mood, the system offered a word of consolation.

[This incident may not necessarily be a bad thing.]

[Think about it, trash host: through this display of deterrence against low-quality leeks, I believe future leeks will never dare to violate the rules again. It can be considered a permanent solution.]

Hearing the system put it that way, Lin Feng finally felt a little better.

But even so, Lin Feng decided that since he was in a bad mood, Chrysanthemum Douluo wouldn't be having a good night either!

Since his points had been slashed, he would make this chrysanthemum taste the agony of having something snatched away just as it was within reach!

Thinking of this, a mischievous smirk curled the corners of Lin Feng's mouth.

He slowly raised his right hand, his index finger tapping the void, his expression so indifferent it was impossible to read.

"You're in luck. You've hit the jackpot."

"The jackpot?!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes widened, and a flush of excitement surged across his purple-tinged face.

The jackpot!

Hu Liena and the others had only eaten a bowl of clear soup noodles and managed to increase their soul power; just how precious would the jackpot be after he had spent over sixty thousand gold soul coins?

"It is an immortal herb, known as the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum."

Upon hearing this name, Chrysanthemum Douluo froze, his entire body going rigid.

Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum?

When the realization hit, Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes bulged.

The Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum! That was the immortal herb that shared the same origin as his own martial soul!

To anyone else, this might just be a precious medicinal herb, but to him, Chrysanthemum Douluo, it was a destiny written in the stars!

Could it be that this herb was currently in the hands of this senior? Chrysanthemum Douluo stared fixedly at Lin Feng, his heart pounding against his ribs.

"Senior, are you saying... the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum? You have the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum?"

His voice trembled, laced with incredulous joy.

One had to understand that this was an immortal-grade herb! He had searched the continent for years and had never even found a whisper of its existence.

If he could truly obtain this herb, his strength would undoubtedly reach a new level!

Lin Feng nodded faintly, and with a flash of light from his right hand, a strange, golden chrysanthemum appeared in his palm.

The appearance of this flower was identical to the martial soul Chrysanthemum Douluo usually summoned; was this not the very Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum he had dreamed of?

"This... this really is the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum!"

The moment he saw the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum Douluo trembled with excitement.

His hands reached out involuntarily, desperate to touch the immortal herb of his dreams.

Watching Chrysanthemum Douluo lose his composure, Hu Liena and the others were too stunned to speak.

Usually, although Chrysanthemum Douluo was flamboyant, he still carried the dignity befitting a Title Douluo.

But now, he looked like a child who had just received a beloved toy; if his stomach weren't still painfully bloated, he might have started dancing on the spot!

"Elder Chrysanthemum, is this immortal herb very precious?" Yan asked in a low voice.

"Precious?" Although Chrysanthemum Douluo was answering Yan's question, his fanatical gaze remained glued to the herb in Lin Feng's hand.

"Yan, do you know what this means?"

"If I can refine this Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum, not only will I break through the bottleneck that has trapped me for years, but my martial soul will also evolve!"

"Level ninety-six! Level ninety-seven! Even level ninety-nine is possible!"

Hearing this, Hu Liena and the other two collectively gasped.

Level ninety-nine!

It was said that in the entire Spirit Hall, only the Great Elder Qian Daoliu had reached this realm!

However, Lin Feng waved his hand dismissively, stopping his movements.

Thank you for what, you idiot! If you manage to get the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum today, I'll write my name backward, alright?

Following that, he controlled the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum, causing it to drift slowly toward Chrysanthemum Douluo.

Seeing the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum floating slowly toward him, Chrysanthemum Douluo trembled with excitement.

He reached out his hands with extreme caution, terrified that a single careless move might damage this priceless treasure.

Closer, even closer!

Chrysanthemum Douluo could even feel the gentle energy radiating from the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum.

But just as his fingertips were about to touch the immortal herb, the unexpected happened!

The Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum was suddenly pulled by some force, and with a whoosh, it flew rapidly back into Lin Feng's hand!

"What?!"

Chrysanthemum Douluo widened his eyes, staring at his empty hands, completely stunned.

"Senior, this... what is going on?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice was filled with obvious panic and confusion.

He had clearly just been told he won the grand prize, so why was the immortal herb taken back in the blink of an eye?

As soon as he looked up, he saw Lin Feng leisurely playing with the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum in his hand.

"Senior! What are you..." Chrysanthemum Douluo's voice was on the verge of tears.

Lin Feng glanced at Chrysanthemum Douluo indifferently, a playful smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"You still have the nerve to ask?"

His voice remained languid, but the mockery contained within it made Chrysanthemum Douluo's heart skip a beat.

"According to the rules, since you ate and drew a prize here, this Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum should indeed have been awarded to you."

Hearing this, a glimmer of hope reignited in Chrysanthemum Douluo's eyes.

But the next second, Lin Feng changed his tone.

"However!"

These two words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly chilling Chrysanthemum Douluo to the bone.

"First, you tried to dine and dash, which already violated the basic rules of my shop."

Lin Feng slowly counted off Chrysanthemum Douluo's "crimes," the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum dancing between his fingers.

"Then, I clearly warned you not to order too much to avoid wasting food, but you refused to listen."

"Finally, although you finished the dishes, do you call that enjoying fine cuisine?"

Lin Feng's gaze turned cold.

"That was like casting pearls before swine! A complete waste of heaven's gifts!"

"What did you take my carefully prepared delicacies for? Pig slop?"

Chrysanthemum Douluo was left dumbfounded, opening his mouth to defend himself, only to realize he had nothing to say.

"Therefore..." Lin Feng held the Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum up to his eyes and sniffed it lightly.

"Your performance has left me very dissatisfied."

"This reward is confiscated."

As he spoke, Lin Feng clenched his right hand, and the golden Extraordinary Velvet Chrysanthemum vanished without a trace.