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Chapter 375: At most one hour

So, if the highest intensity is used, how long can these 120,000+ energy coins actually last?

Lin Xiyue keenly caught the hint in the system's words and asked without hesitation.

She knew perfectly well that the system was simply telling her—this thing was a bottomless pit of money, and she should be prepared!

[Hehehe, since you already understand what I mean, I won't beat around the bush. Your energy coins will allow you to use the highest-level energy bullet for approximately ten minutes and thirty-five seconds.]

As expected, the system chuckled, seemingly quite pleased that Lin Xiyue had understood its hint, and then spoke directly.

What?! Aren't you guys ripping me off?! I have so many energy coins, enough to buy so many things I saw in the shop before, and you're only letting me use them for ten minutes?

She felt like her worldview was being turned upside down; this was just too much!

Upon hearing this precise number, Lin Xiyue was immediately dumbfounded and exclaimed in disbelief.

[It's ten minutes and thirty-five seconds.]

The system emphasized the 35-second timeframe, as if afraid that Lin Xiyue might not have heard it clearly.

I know there's still some time, but this is such a rip-off! Aren't you guys deliberately messing with me?

Lin Xiyue was well aware of this, but she still couldn't help but complain.

The more she thought about it, the more something seemed wrong; the price was far too high, completely exceeding her expectations.

[How could that be! We're a legitimate company; we would never intentionally scam you.]

[This price is calculated based on the cost of converting energy coins into powerful attack power. We are merely an intermediary, responsible for converting your energy coins into attack power, hence the 2% transaction fee.]

The system clearly sensed Lin Xiyue's dissatisfaction and quickly offered an explanation.

[This is already a very reasonable price; you absolutely won't find a company as ethical as us anywhere else!]

The system became more and more excited as it spoke, and its voice unconsciously rose eight octaves.

You mean that when I use this skill, the energy orbs will actually be generated using these energy coins?

However, Lin Xiyue was not convinced by the system's explanation. She ignored the system's maintenance and quickly grasped the key points in the system's words.

[Um, yes. But the point is, our company really is...]

Caught off guard by Lin Xiyue's sudden question, the system instinctively answered.

However, as soon as the words left its mouth, the system realized that it seemed to have spoken too quickly, so it hurriedly defended its company again, its tone somewhat anxious.

Judging from the system's reaction, it clearly belongs to the kind of person who is extremely passionate about the company, just like Haiobaobao.

Such people are usually very determined to protect their company's image and reputation, and will not allow anyone to slander or question them in the slightest.

Okay, okay, it's my fault, I apologize. Please forgive me, your company is the best!

Seeing this, Lin Xiyue realized that she might have been a bit too direct, so she promptly apologized to the system.

Her attitude was very sincere, making it seem as if she had truly recognized her mistake.

In fact, after hearing the system's explanation, Lin Xiyue also felt that her previous guess was somewhat inappropriate.

She realized that she shouldn't have made such malicious assumptions about others so easily; it was not good behavior. That's why she apologized to the system so quickly.

[Hmm, that's right! So, do you still want to top up your account?]

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's apology, the system's smugness was palpable, as if its tail were about to soar to the sky—if it actually had a tail.

Its tone became relaxed, as if it had completely forgotten the unpleasantness from before.

Lin Xiyue thought about it and decided that she should continue to recharge.

After all, she only has this one attack ability. It would be a real problem if she ran out of money when she needed it later. She can't be like Ultraman, only appearing for three minutes each time. ┓( ′?` )┏

So she took the whole bag and gestured for the system to quickly absorb the recharge amount inside.

[Huh?! All, all of them?! (((?Д?))) ]

Upon hearing Lin Xiyue's words, the system seemed to have stopped functioning altogether; it simply couldn't believe its ears.

Lin Xiyue just casually grabbed a handful, and it already contained a full 120,000 energy coins! And that handful was only the surface layer in this huge bag, which contains an entire bag of them!

Yes, do you want some?

Lin Xiyue seemed unconcerned about the system's surprise, and instead urged it anxiously.

[Yes! Yes! I definitely want it!]

The system didn't have time to consider whether Lin Xiyue would regret it later; it was afraid that if it hesitated even slightly, it would miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Without hesitation, it absorbed all the energy crystals in the bag.

As the system absorbed the energy, Lin Xiyue's energy coins skyrocketed.

[Energy Coins - 3,734,943]

After absorbing the energy, the system displayed Lin Xiyue's current amount of energy coins at an astonishing speed.

With so many available, how long can the attack last?

Lin Xiyue asked the system in her mind, as this was the question she was most concerned about at the moment!

[It can now last for an hour!]

The system's answer was crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

Hearing this answer, Lin Xiyue couldn't help but be a little surprised. After all, the previous 120,000 attack cards could be used for about ten minutes, but now the 3 million+ attack cards only lasted for an hour? The difference was too big!

That can't be right. Before, 120,000 took about ten minutes, but now that it's over 3 million, how come it only took an hour?

Lin Xiyue frowned slightly and asked in confusion.

[Because with your current physical condition, you can only sustain using the attack card for a maximum of one hour. If you exceed that time, your body won't be able to handle it, and various problems may arise.]

The system seemed to have anticipated this and immediately offered an explanation.

"So that's how it is," Lin Xiyue suddenly understood. Although she was somewhat disappointed with the result, she also understood that no matter what, her health was the most important thing, and the system's approach was correct.

Okay, I understand. You may leave now.

After Lin Xiyue finished communicating with the system, she breathed a sigh of relief.

However, just as she relaxed, she suddenly felt something dark in front of her.

She looked closely and was immediately terrified – Ling Ye and Guai Guai had appeared in front of her at some point, their two large faces almost touching hers.

"Ah!!! What are you doing!"

Lin Xiyue screamed and involuntarily stepped back. In her panic, she stumbled and almost fell to the ground.

Especially the enormous dog head, which sent chills down Lin Xiyue's spine. Her heart raced instantly, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.

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