Chapter 177: Succubus Physique

Chu Chang’an nodded calmly.

"An A-Rank talent isn’t the same as an S-Rank talent. Even the strongest abilities have weaknesses."

He pushed his glasses up slightly.

"For example, my Damage Transfer."

"It’s true that I can transfer injuries, but there are conditions."

Shen Yu raised an eyebrow.

"What conditions?"

"The target has to be alive."

"And they have to be within five meters of me."

Chu Chang’an shrugged helplessly.

"In other words, if I want to transfer someone’s injuries, there has to be another living person standing nearby."

Shen Yu nodded thoughtfully.

That restriction was indeed significant.

Chu Chang’an continued.

"As for Ning Su’s Advanced Recovery, according to the official statistics, it’s currently considered one of the most exaggerated recovery abilities."

"But it has a weakness too."

He glanced at Ning Su.

"Whenever Ning Su activates his recovery, he has to sleep."

Shen Yu blinked.

"Sleep?"

"Yes."

"During the entire recovery process, he can’t wake up."

Chu Chang’an smiled bitterly.

"So if someone attacks him while he’s recovering..."

He spread his hands.

"He’s finished."

Shen Yu looked at Ning Su, who was still sitting cross-legged on the floor.

The man’s head had already begun to droop.

Then—

Hrrr...

A soft snore escaped him.

Shen Yu’s mouth twitched.

"So he’s basically a defenseless patient while healing."

"Exactly."

Chu Chang’an sighed.

"Every talent has its price."

Then his gaze suddenly turned toward Shen Yu.

There was unmistakable envy in his eyes.

"Vice Captain, you’re the impressive one."

"Your talent practically has no obvious weaknesses."

Shen Yu’s expression stiffened.

"Don’t praise me too much."

He glanced at his ruined clothes.

"Look at me. I nearly died in there."

Chu Chang’an laughed.

"Still, you’re alive."

"That’s what matters."

Shen Yu sighed.

"Fine."

He looked toward the group.

"How about we all come inside and sit down?"

The five people were still standing in the doorway.

But Ho Yong immediately shook his head.

"No."

"You just finished an SS-Rank dungeon."

"We won’t disturb you."

He gave Shen Yu a serious look.

"Rest for a few days."

"Once the Defense Bureau has the next dungeon arrangements ready, we’ll contact you."

Shen Yu nodded.

"All right."

Ho Yong hesitated before adding another reminder.

"And you should probably avoid wandering around for now."

Shen Yu frowned.

"Why?"

"You’ve become quite famous recently."

Ho Yong’s expression was unusually serious.

"There may already be people watching you."

"It’s safer to wait until you officially join the national team before making any public appearances."

"Got it."

Ho Yong finally smiled.

"Good."

He looked at Shen Yu with an almost fatherly expression.

"Then rest well."

Yaning stepped forward and grinned.

"Anlan—"

She stopped herself.

"Shen Yu."

"It’s our honor to have you join the State Pool City Defense Team."

"Same here."

Shen Yu nodded.

Ho Yong smiled.

"When you have time, go check the warehouse."

"Your points should have been updated."

"My points?"

"Yes."

Ho Yong turned toward Chu Chang’an.

"Carry your partner."

Chu Chang’an looked at Ning Su, who was still snoring peacefully.

"Understood."

The two men prepared to leave.

Lu Xian and Yaning remained behind.

The two women exchanged a strange glance before looking back at Shen Yu.

Lu Xian smiled.

"Shen Yu."

"Let’s go shopping sometime."

"I know your habits."

"There’s a new batch of black-and-white stockings on South Street. If you wear them—"

Bang!

The door slammed shut.

Shen Yu stood behind it with a dark expression.

"Goodbye."

He had absolutely no intention of listening to the rest.

Thud.

Shen Yu returned to his bedroom.

He changed into a comfortable new coat before collapsing onto the bed.

Finally, silence.

He closed his eyes and began thinking.

Damage Transfer was indeed a very useful ability.

With Chu Chang’an and Ning Su working together, his current injuries could be dealt with almost instantly.

But after thinking carefully, Shen Yu realized something else.

In a horror dungeon, Chu Chang’an and Ning Su’s talents weren’t necessarily in high demand.

They were excellent support abilities, but they weren’t particularly versatile.

No wonder Lu Xian had specifically asked him to take care of them.

As the vice captain, he would probably have to keep an eye on these two in future dungeons.

Shen Yu sighed.

"Forget the next dungeon for now."

"There are more important things to deal with."

He slowly raised his hand.

Buzz...

Three slender golden beams of light appeared between his fingers.

Three talent fragments.

Shen Yu stared at them.

He had accumulated enough.

A solemn system notification sounded inside his mind.

[Current Talent Shards: 3]

[Do you wish to upgrade your talent?]

Shen Yu didn’t hesitate.

"Yes."

[D-Rank Talent: Heartbeat.]

[Upgrading...]

[C-Rank Talent: Succubus Physique.]

[Talent Shards consumed: 2.]

[Remaining Talent Shards: 1.]

[Requirements for next talent upgrade: 1/3.]

Shen Yu’s eyes narrowed.

The notification continued.

[C-Rank Talent: Succubus Physique.]

[Effect: The default affinity of all things toward you begins at 15 points.]

[Your appearance and temperament naturally inspire positive impressions in humans and supernatural entities.]

[Physical attributes slightly enhanced.]

[Natural Succubus Aura acquired.]

Shen Yu stared at the final line.

"Succubus aura?"

"Me?"

He looked down at himself.

There was a strange sensation throughout his body.

His physique seemed slightly more toned.

His skin felt smoother.

Even the faint injuries left behind by the dungeon were disappearing rapidly.

Shen Yu raised his hand and examined it.

"Did my body actually change?"

He suddenly sniffed.

A faint, refreshing fragrance lingered around him.

It was subtle.

Like mint leaves touched by morning dew.

Shen Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Wow."

"There really is a scent."

He looked at himself again.

"I’m a man."

"Why do I suddenly have a body fragrance?"

He couldn’t help feeling a little strange.

If this talent continued developing...

Would he eventually grow horns?

A tail?

Some kind of supernatural transformation?

Shen Yu shook his head.

"Forget it."

"At least it hasn’t reached that point yet."

Then—

A voice came from behind him.

"Whoo..."

"So good."

"So good."

Shen Yu froze.

Before he could turn around—

A dark shadow appeared beside the bed.

Yang Jin.

She was dressed in black lace and looked completely captivated.

She sat behind Shen Yu and wrapped her arms around his chest.

"Shen Yu..."

Her voice was almost intoxicated.

"You smell so good."

She buried her face against his neck and breathed deeply.

"Too good..."

Shen Yu’s expression became helpless.

"Yang Jin."

"I just came back."

"Let me rest."

Yang Jin ignored him.

Her fingers lightly caught the edge of his shirt as she leaned closer.

The succubus aura seemed to have an unusually powerful effect on her.

"You smell even better than before."

Shen Yu sighed.

"Don’t get carried away."

Yang Jin only smiled.

The warm orange light in the bedroom gradually dimmed.

Half an hour later.

Shen Yu walked into the bathroom, exhausted.

He turned on the shower.

Warm water cascaded over his body.

Back in the bedroom, Yang Jin sat cross-legged on the bed, wearing a deeply satisfied expression.

"Shen Yu."

"Come back after you finish washing."

Her eyes narrowed.

"I want to hug you again."

Shen Yu was speechless.

He stood beneath the shower and sighed.

As the water washed over him, he noticed another strange change.

His skin had become unnaturally smooth.

Fair.

Clean.

There was almost no excess fat or dead skin.

The new physique made his appearance even more striking.

He looked less like an ordinary man and more like a professional model.

Shen Yu stared at his reflection.

"This talent..."

He shook his head.

"Forget it."

He turned off the shower and reached for a towel.

But before he could leave—

Thud.

A pair of arms wrapped around his waist.

A red figure pressed against his back.

"Shen Yu..."

Yun Han’s shy voice came from behind him.

"I... I want to stay with you too."

Shen Yu closed his eyes.

A long sigh escaped him.

"...Fine."

The sound of running water soon filled the bathroom again.