Challenge Mission

The system's voice continued: "The host possesses one Super Resource Lottery Card. Would you like to start the draw?" 

Yuan Shu thought to himself, another Super Resource Lottery Card. Right now, as the number one prodigal son of Luoyang, the most valuable resource he had was money. 

He had just given Ju Yi two million coins and was currently short on cash. If he didn't draw now, when would he? 

Without hesitation, Yuan Shu said, "Draw!" 

"Ding! Drawing in progress! Draw successful! Congratulations, host, you have obtained 10 million coins!" 

Yuan Shu was overjoyed. Last time, the same lottery card had only given him 5 million coins, but this time, he got 10 million! 

It seemed that adding points to luck was effective—his luck was getting better and better. 

"Senior brother, why are you so happy?" Cai Wenji, who was nearby, noticed Yuan Shu's joyful expression and asked curiously. 

"It's because I suddenly remembered something happy," Yuan Shu said, not knowing how to explain it to the little girl and choosing to brush it off. 

"What happy thing? Tell me so Yan'er can be happy too!" Cai Wenji looked at him with wide, curious eyes. 

"There are too many people here. I'll tell you when we get back." Yuan Shu patted Cai Wenji's small head, enjoying the feeling. 

No wonder adults liked to pat children's heads—the sensation was truly satisfying. 

"Ding! Host, please be aware that the system is now issuing the fourth prodigal task. 

Given that the host's spending speed and amount have exceeded the system's expectations, a challenge task is now issued. 

The host must squander 5 million coins within half a month. 

Mission Success Reward: 50 attribute points and one Super Mount Lottery Card. 

Mission Failure Penalty: Random deduction of 50 attribute points. 

Mission Time Limit: Half a month." 

What the hell!! 

Yuan Shu had just started feeling happy when the system issued another task. 

No way, how could the tasks have variations now? 

Although Yuan Shu was eager to improve himself quickly, this high-intensity challenge task was too risky. 

If 50 attribute points were deducted randomly and it affected his luck, he could be doomed. 

Cai Wenji watched Yuan Shu's fluctuating expressions—one moment ecstatic, the next troubled—and thought to herself, "What's wrong with senior brother today?" 

His expressions shifted from joy to sorrow. Could he be sick? 

Yuan Shu steadied himself. Stay calm. He had completed time-limited tasks before. 

Though the amount was smaller, the principle was the same. 

"Young master, are we still going to 'Wanshan Distillery'?" Shi A, standing nearby, asked when he saw Yuan Shu deep in thought. 

"Of course, let's go now." Yuan Shu snapped out of it and responded to Shi A. 

The group walked three more streets and arrived at 'Wanshan Distillery.' 

Although the distillery belonged to Yuan Shu, this was actually his first time visiting. 

The entire distillery was designed with a front-shop, back-factory layout. The shop at the front was spacious, accommodating many customers at once. 

The brewing factory at the back could only be accessed through the shop's rear door. 

Despite its large scale, everything was well-organized. 

Yuan Shu couldn't help but admire Shen Wansan's management abilities. 

"Line up properly, one by one! The three types of wine we are selling today are in limited supply! 

Anyone who disrupts order will have their purchasing rights revoked!" 

It was unclear how Shen Wansan had advertised, but today, a huge crowd had gathered to buy wine. 

The distillery's managers were busy maintaining order, repeatedly announcing the rules.

Seeing so many people buying wine, Yuan Shu was quite satisfied—this was all his money. 

"Make way, make way! Young Master Yuan Shu is here!" The closer they got to Wanshan Distillery, the more crowded it became. 

Yuan An, Zhang Cheng, and a group of servants started shouting to clear a path for Yuan Shu. 

Yuan Shu's name still carried weight, and soon, he reached the front. 

Cai Wenji, who had never seen such a large crowd before, was both excited and a little scared. 

She clung to Yuan Shu's leg, following closely behind, afraid of being pushed. 

From time to time, she looked around curiously, her big eyes shining with curiosity. 

Seeing Cai Wenji's excited yet nervous expression, Yuan Shu finally understood the meaning of "hugging a thigh." 

She whispered to Yuan Shu, "Senior Brother, why are there so many people here? What are they doing?" 

Yuan Shu replied, "They're here to buy wine." 

Cai Wenji asked doubtfully, "Do they really need to line up like this to buy wine? It looks like they're fighting for it!" 

Yuan Shu couldn't explain marketing strategies to her, so he simply said, 

"Of course! The wine here is delicious, so everyone wants to buy it." 

Cai Wenji nodded as if she understood, though her expression showed she was still confused. She asked again, 

"Senior Brother, then what are we here for?" 

Yuan Shu answered matter-of-factly, "To squander money, of course." 

"Huh? Squander money?" Cai Wenji was dumbfounded. 

She had just started to change her opinion of Yuan Shu, thinking he was talented and not the notorious wastrel people claimed he was. 

But now, Yuan Shu openly declared his intention to squander money. 

T-This… Could he really be a wastrel? 

Cai Wenji's young heart suffered a heavy blow. 

Yuan Shu was busy thinking about how to complete his challenge task and didn't notice what the little girl was thinking. 

He stood in the crowd while a few swordsmen and servants cleared a space around him, making him look like a celebrity stepping into a crowd. 

Once he was in position, Yuan Shu raised his voice and shouted to the people around him: 

"Everyone, I am Yuan Shu! You all recognize me, right?" 

The crowd looked at him, but no one answered. 

What a joke—who in Luoyang didn't recognize this "Roadside Demon"? 

This guy was arrogant and domineering; they couldn't afford to offend him and had no reason to provoke him either. 

The silence didn't bother Yuan Shu. Seeing that he had their attention, he continued: 

"Looks like everyone does know me. Good. 

I have a special skill that you should all be aware of, but I haven't used it in a long time, and my hands are itching." 

Everyone thought to themselves: You're just a rich playboy—what special skill could you possibly have? Squandering money? 

"I've been busy with my studies and haven't had time to squander money lately. But today is the perfect opportunity—I'm going to squander like never before!" 

The people present were speechless. 

So your so-called "special skill" is… squandering money?! 

And instead of being ashamed of it, you're actually proud? 

Little Cai Wenji, standing beside Yuan Shu, was on the verge of tears. If she had known, she wouldn't have come out with him—this was too embarrassing! 

At this moment, someone in the crowd finally couldn't hold back and asked Yuan Shu, 

"May I ask how Young Master Yuan plans to squander money today?" 

Yuan Shu thought, Finally! Someone is playing along with me. 

He gave the man an approving look, as if to say, "You've got potential." 

The man, however, was startled, his heart pounding as he wondered, Did this Roadside Demon set his sights on me? 

Clearing his throat, Yuan Shu loudly announced: 

"My method of squandering money today is simple—I'm treating all of you to wine! 

Drink as much as you can, and I'll pay for everything!"