C80 Aztec Gold Coin.

Ye Yu opened his hands to reveal five gleaming gold coins resting quietly in his palm.

"These coins are so eerie!"

He gazed at the coins, the etched skulls on them drawing the eye.

An intangible aura emanated from the coins, captivating anyone who looked upon them. A whisper in the shadows urged Ye Yu, who beheld the coins, to claim them as his own, to let no one take them away.

"Congratulations, host, on the successful heist of the gold coins. You've been awarded 90 Avenue Value points!"

[Beep! Congratulations, host, for purloining the cursed Aztec gold coin.]

Puzzled by the system's voice in his mind, Ye Yu inquired, "System, what exactly are these coins?"

"The cursed Aztec gold coin: Wrapped in an inseparable mix of protection and harm, it's both a blessing and a curse."

"Do you wish to extract the spiritual property?"

"Extract!"

The five coins lay in Ye Yu's palm as a swirl of gold and black light intertwined, a spiritual glow emerging and swiftly sinking into Ye Yu's brow.

Mulling over the information in his head, Ye Yu took a deep breath, awed by the coin's dual nature of blessing and curse.

The coins granted Ye Yu two Talent Abilities: Protection Halo and Curse Halo.

"Protection Halo: An invisible shield materializes to guard the wearer from imminent danger."

"Curse Halo: Bestow it upon your foe, and for the next month, misfortune will be their shadow."

Outside Xiang Yu Middle School, Ouyang Yu and Qin Qing approached together.

"Have you memorized everything I told you?"

Ouyang Yu asked Qin Qing in a hushed tone.

Qin Qing nodded and signaled, "No problem. Stirring up trouble between Han Xue and Ye Yu? I'm a pro at this!"

Cautiously eyeing Ouyang Yu, Qin Qing pressed, "You haven't forgotten what you promised me, have you?"

Ouyang Yu's eyes narrowed into a sneer, "Would I ever shortchange you? Just do as you're told, and you'll get your money."

Once Qin Qing was out of sight, Ouyang Yu's lips curled in contempt. "You think you can cling to me after I've had my fun? Pathetic! I'll just use you one last time."

"Hey, uncle, it's Ouyang Yu. The deed is done." He dialed Zhu Liang.

Zhu Liang's greasy voice oozed through the phone, "Xiao Yu, I've swiped the medical report from your aunt. All good?"

"Relax! Just hand over the report when it's time. There won't be any issues this round."

Ouyang Yu ended the call, his eyes gleaming with spite. Ye Yu, you won't be able to rise again after this!

Meanwhile, Qin Qing had reached the entrance of the senior class and peeked inside. Spotting Ye Yu, she called out excitedly, "Ye Yu! Step outside for a sec, I need to talk to you!"

Why was Qin Qing looking for Ye Yu?

Han Xue, standing nearby, voiced her surprise, a sense of foreboding taking hold.

Ye Yu furrowed his brow, recalling Qin Qing vaguely. She had spoken to him before, but he hadn't paid her much mind.

Noticing Han Xue's reaction, though, it seemed she knew Qin Qing well. With that, Ye Yu rose and made his way to the door.

Ye Yu's classmates couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy at his luck, as yet another charming beauty sought him out.

With a furrowed brow, Ye Yu regarded the affectedly demure Qin Qing and inquired with a detached tone, "What do you want with me?"

Qin Qing looked up at Ye Yu, a blush creeping onto her cheeks. She feigned a loud voice and said, "Didn't you say you were going to break up with Han Xue and start a relationship with me?"

The ears of the senior class at Xiang Yu Middle School were already pricked up, and at hearing this, their eyes bulged with intrigue—clearly, there was a situation brewing!

Ye Yu's frown deepened as he retorted icily, "Are you out of your mind? I don't even know who you are!"