Returning from Kamar-Taj, the first order of business was to quantify the success of the Tony Stark mission. Su Yi stood in his quiet villa, the remnants of the powerful encounter fading, ready to claim his reward.
"System, settle the reward for the Iron Man Extraction and Accelerated Genesis!"
The familiar System chime sounded, followed by the cascade of notifications:
[Ding! You have successfully altered a Nexus Event: Iron Man's Genesis!]
[Ethan's fate has been changed (Survival, Early Freedom): +1,000 Fate Points!]
[The fates of many members of the Ten Rings Gang have been altered (Accelerated Demise): +1,000 Fate Points!]
[Iron Man Tony Stark's fate has been changed (Early Extraction, Accelerated R&D): +2,000 Fate Points!]
[TOTAL FATE POINTS GAINED: 4,000]
[Congratulations! You gain an additional $1,000,000 cash reward and TWO Lottery Spins!]
Su Yi calculated rapidly. "Four thousand FP! Plus the previous two thousand remaining, that's six thousand total. And a cool million in cash. That's a massive haul! My bank account just went from 'comfortable' to 'pre-billionaire status.'"
He still felt a slight pang of greed. "No double reward, which means the System only doubles the first ever Fate change, not every change. Still, the rewards are immense."
"System, perform the two individual Lottery Spins now."
[Friendly Reminder: A 10x Pull greatly increases your chance of acquiring Rare or Unique items! Current Fate Points are sufficient for multiple minor upgrades.]
"Noted," Su Yi said, dismissing the temptation for the moment. "Spin immediately."
[Congratulations, Host, you have acquired a Special Item: Selection Hint Card! (One-Time Use)]
[Congratulations, Host, you have acquired a Special Ability: Wind Blade!]
The Selection Hint Card was a pragmatic tool: when faced with a critical choice, the card would provide a brief, potentially cryptic, clue about the optimal outcome. It was a failsafe against the chaotic future.
The Wind Blade ability, however, was explosive. Su Yi felt an immediate, subtle shift in the energy within his body. Since receiving his initial newbie gift pack, he had possessed a powerful, raw energy source—unusable, latent potential. Now, the Wind Blade ability provided the catalyst and the technique to channel that power.
He focused, feeling the energy flow to his fingertips. A sudden, sharp whoosh of compressed air and energy erupted from his hand, carving a clean, thin line across a distant wall—a line that stopped just before penetrating the antique wood.
Holy hell. That felt like cutting butter with a laser.
Su Yi quickly suppressed the energy flow, a bead of sweat forming on his brow. The raw destructive potential was immense. He glanced around his luxurious living room.
"Damn it. I kind of regret not immediately asking the Ancient One for a portable pocket dimension or a 'Mirror Dimension' to train in. With this power, I'll destroy this villa in two seconds."
He filed the regret away. The Ancient One had been friendly; she would certainly help him find a safe training space later. The immediate priority was optimization.
Su Yi called up his personal panel:
Destiny Evolution System
Host: Su Yi
Age: 19
Fate Points: 2,000 (Used 4,000 FP for Upgrades)
Intelligence: lv5 (Upgraded)
Strength: lv4 (100 tons)
Speed: lv4 (Mach 1)
Endurance: lv4 Spirit: lv5 (Upgraded)
Energy: lv5 (Upgraded)
Combat Skill: lv4
Special Abilities: Teleportation, Wind Blade
Special Item: Symbiote Suit, Selection Hint Card
Su Yi had instantly poured 4,000 FP into the remaining primary attributes. The new Level 5 Intelligence was instantaneous—his mind felt like a supercomputer, processing information with crystalline clarity.
Level 5 Spirit significantly enhanced his willpower, resistance to psychic attacks, and focus. Level 5 Energy meant the power source for the Wind Blade and his eventual magic use was now dramatically expanded.
He checked the upgrade costs: 10,000 FP to reach Level 6. The price for Level 10? A staggering 1,073,741,824 FP.
Su Yi felt a dizzying combination of hope and profound despair. "A billion Fate Points to max out a single attribute," he muttered, shaking his head. "My job is far from over. I need to make some seismic, timeline-shattering moves. Minor changes won't cut it anymore."
His mind immediately focused on the most promising opportunity: Mary Jane Watson.
He knew one critical fact: Mary Jane was Peter Parker's official, designated endgame in the sacred timeline. Stealing her would not be a mere few thousand FP gain. It would be an outright emotional hijacking of a major hero's central motivation, potentially yielding hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of Fate Points.
With his goals re-calibrated, Su Yi shifted focus to the night's mission: the date. He cooked a complex, impressive Chinese meal, prepared with surgical precision using his enhanced focus.
As evening approached, he dressed in clothes that perfectly balanced casual confidence and sophisticated charm. He was already movie-star handsome; the subtle enhancement to his physique and aura made him devastatingly attractive.
Twenty minutes later, Su Yi arrived at Mary Jane's modest home, clutching a bouquet of vibrant, elegant flowers. He rang the doorbell.
The door opened to reveal a strikingly attractive young woman in her early twenties. This was Gail Watson, Mary Jane's older sister. Gail immediately felt the magnetic pull of Su Yi's presence.
"Hello," Gail said, momentarily forgetting herself. "Who are you looking for?"
"Hello, my name is Su Yi. I'm here to pick up Mary Jane for our date."
Gail's eyes widened in realization. "Oh! Mary Jane's new man! Come in, welcome. I'm Gail Watson, her sister." She laughed. "Mary Jane is currently conducting a war on her closet. It might take a moment. Please, come in and have some coffee."
Su Yi entered, his charm instantly winning over the protective sister. Gail quickly excused herself to rush upstairs.
"Mary Jane! You never told me your new boyfriend was this handsome!" Gail exclaimed breathlessly.
Mary Jane, wrapped in a towel fresh from the shower, bounced with excitement. "He's here? Oh, my gosh!"
"Yes, he is! Now hurry up! Don't keep a man like that waiting. And for God's sake, put on something that screams first date!"
Gail returned to the living room, fully engaging Su Yi in conversation. She was curious, protective, and clearly impressed. Su Yi effortlessly navigated her inquiries, answering with a blend of cultural insight and genuine respect that charmed her completely.
A short time later, Mary Jane descended the stairs. She was wearing a simple, white crop top and form-fitting jeans—her standard, comfortable, dazzling cowgirl aesthetic.
Gail instantly facepalmed. "Mary Jane! It's your first proper date! I have two incredible dresses you could wear! Let me help you!"
Mary Jane looked anxiously at Su Yi. "Su, what do you think? Is this okay?"
Su Yi delivered the perfect, confidence-boosting compliment. "Gail, Mary Jane is a work of art. Her beauty is unique, and she doesn't need to change a thing." He smiled warmly at Mary Jane. "This outfit is perfect. It's effortless, it's stylish, and it suits your vibrant personality. I love it."
Mary Jane melted, walking over to him, her nervousness gone. "Thank you, Su. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."
"It was no hardship at all." Su Yi handed her the bouquet. "Shall we go? Your culinary adventure awaits."
Mary Jane took his arm, her grip possessive and warm. "Bye, Gail! See you later!"
Gail watched them go, standing at the door. Her final words to her sister were not a warning, but a license.
"Mary Jane! If it's late, don't worry about waking Mom! Stay out as long as you need to!" Gail called out, a blatant, cheerful sign of approval and expectation.
"I understand! Thank you for the coffee, Gail!" Su Yi called back.
"Have a wonderful date, both of you!" Gail smiled, utterly won over.
Su Yi and Mary Jane walked toward his parked, luxurious car. The charm offensive had secured the sister's blessing, and the next phase—the direct, tactical courtship—was about to begin. The fate of Peter Parker's happiness hung in the balance.