"Alright, let's not talk about that."
"Haven't you released any missions for so long? Why don't you concoct a couple of missions to liven things up?" Lin Feng changed the subject, earning a cold chuckle from the system.
"Heh..." The system let out a cold laugh.
"With your current strength, what mission could I give you that wouldn't be handing over prestige points?"
"Your next objective is to find the Cosmic Cube. Do you want me to issue a mission to find the Cosmic Cube?"
"You're dreaming! That's absolutely impossible!" The system, with its keen insight, saw through Lin Feng's little scheme.
Lin Feng, on the other hand, showed no signs of embarrassment at being exposed.
After all, Superman's skin was so tough that a cannon blast wouldn't even singe a single hair!
"You can't say that!" Lin Feng retorted.
"If I have more prestige points and become stronger, wouldn't that also be beneficial to you?"
"With greater strength, I can better confront enemies!"
It wasn't surprising that Lin Feng wanted to take on missions.
For the past few years, as he'd traversed the universe, the popularity of Superman on Blue Star had naturally been declining.
While the prestige points he'd earned were sufficient, they were no longer enough to cover his expenses.
The prestige points Lin Feng had gained from saving the out-of-number Venom universe and the Transformers world had already surpassed the prestige points from Blue Star in the Marvel universe.
He was a person who liked to plan for the future.
Having more prestige points also gave him more confidence and peace of mind.
"There are indeed no missions," the system replied, adopting a more serious tone.
"Your current development path is not wrong."
"Missions provided by the system will no longer offer significant assistance."
"Regarding items obtained as mission rewards in the past, you can now acquire them in the system store."
"As you might have felt, even without my assistance, you can still find paths to become stronger."
"If you truly desire more prestige points, I advise the host to save more people from crises and increase your exposure once again."
It wasn't that the system was unwilling to provide prestige points.
For the current Lin Feng, taking on missions was as easy as plucking a ripe fruit.
His missions had only served to temper and assist Lin Feng in the early stages; in the later stages, the truly useful items were found in the system store.
As if fearing Lin Feng wouldn't understand, the system continued to explain, "Superman's method of becoming stronger is simple and direct."
"Unlike other species, Superman doesn't need arduous training or vast resources to improve his strength."
"There's still plenty of time for you to exert yourself. If you continue on your current path, the Exiles will no longer be a threat."
"I just need to passively wait for you to defeat them all!"
The system's words made sense, and Lin Feng began to grasp its meaning.
Indeed, systems differed, and one couldn't generalize. Superman's method of becoming stronger was probably among the simplest.
No wonder the system was so quiet normally. Had it been because he was progressing too quickly?
But it didn't matter.
Lin Feng crossed his legs. Everything he had at the moment was moving in a positive direction.
This was true both here and in his home universe.
But your actions like this are suddenly making me lose motivation.
Lin Feng sighed.
What was going on? At such a young age, he was suddenly experiencing the loneliness of a master...
"System, do you have any dreams or hobbies?" Lin Feng asked again.
The system replied coldly, "I have no such worldly desires..."
...
The handsome young man was speechless.
Lin Feng, however, had a wish.
That was to take Susan back to his hometown to see it, to take her to meet the dean who was like a parent to him...
Uh... he hoped the dean wouldn't mind him finding a foreign girl.
After all, he had achieved both love and career success, hadn't he?
Never mind, for now, he should just enjoy the pleasures of his vacation.
Shaking his head, he pushed these thoughts aside for the moment and turned away from the beach.
He was going to buy some fresh seafood and then get a large barbecue grill.
Yes, seafood barbecue tonight!
What, you ask why he wasn't going to catch them from the sea?
Ah, well...
Good question, but don't ask it again next time.
Leisure time was always enjoyable, and enjoyable time was fleeting.
As for how to extend this fleeting period of joy? That required the favor of wealth.
Lin Feng returned to the beach with a large pile of fresh, lively seafood.
The seafood here was incredibly expensive, at least two to three times the market price.
But it was convenient and fresh. If he wanted cheaper options, he'd have to drive to the market.
Behind him followed several female staff members, carrying barbecue grills and other necessary tools.
Lin Feng had specifically hired them to help prepare the barbecue and to clean up afterward.
Lin Feng would never admit this was due to his laziness.
Yes, it wasn't laziness! If he did everything himself, wouldn't these young ladies lose their jobs? Heh heh.
Martina and the others seemed to have had enough fun in the sea. They were now playing beach volleyball in pairs.
Lin Feng watched with amusement as Xiong Da bounced around, his face filled with joy.
Hiring female staff was indeed a wise move; such a magnificent spectacle, how could it be seen by other men?
Lin Feng didn't join them but instead helped the staff skewer the food and set up the grill.
Slowly, as the sun began to set, Old Man Sun was about to travel to the other side of Blue Star to shine his light.
The remaining twilight painted the beach in a soft golden hue.
Susan and Wanda, as if draped in a golden veil, stirred something within Lin Feng's heart.
"Dinner's ready!" Lin Feng placed the skewers on the grill and called out.
Upon hearing the word "eat," Lin Jili immediately turned her head and saw a pile of tempting ingredients.
As a foodie, Lin Jili stopped playing volleyball and was the first to rush forward, trotting to Lin Feng and staring intently at the large shrimp on the grill, which were as long as her forearm.
Martina was also heartless. After getting tired from playing, she sat on the sand without any pretense, drinking a cold beverage.
Only Susan and Wanda knew to show concern. They stepped forward to help with the grilling.
"Who won the volleyball match?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.
"Uh..." Susan brushed her long blonde hair, a hint of embarrassment on her face.
"Well... everyone won."
"Yes, everyone won! We all broke through our limits!" Susan replied with a smile.
Lin Feng didn't expose them. With their volleyball skills, even a dog would shake its head in disbelief.
Susan took out two plump fish from the portable cooler, changing the subject. "Let's eat this. It's nutritious and delicious."
However, as she spoke, Susan suddenly became dejected, a hint of melancholy in her voice. "Delicious food like this... we might not be able to eat it anymore..."
Lin Feng, who had been happily grilling shrimp, was taken aback.
What did this sudden, nonsensical remark mean?
"What's wrong? Is Blue Star going to be destroyed?"
"Can't you eat this kind of thing whenever you want?"
Although seafood was expensive, Lin Feng could afford to eat it every day.
He didn't understand why Susan would say that.