Evolutionary Superstar

Lin Haoren quickly browsed the Reputation Store and discovered most of its items were still locked away.

Although items from other fields were available, none were at the level of 10-million RP. Only Storywriting-related items were at such a level. Thus, it was, more or less, confirmed that it was related to skill level.

Besides skill level, his reputation balance also seemed to be another limitation.

After understanding the Reputation Store’s limitations, Lin Haoren shifted his attention to the cheaper items. The 10-million RP items were undoubtedly great, but he wasn’t sure it was a good choice to spend all his reputation points at once.

Who knows if there was anything else useful that he could get for cheaper?

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[Focus Gloves: 1,000,000 RP]

[Description: Breathable gloves woven from temperature-regulating materials found on Planet Arboris.]

[Effects: Keeps hands warm and comfortable, while improving typing endurance.]

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[Scholar’s Spectacles: 1,000,000 RP]

[Description: Elegant rimless glasses with crystal-clear lenses.]

[Effects: Reduces eye strain, improves reading efficiency, and never collects dust.]

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[Gene Enhancement Potion (Basic): 1,000,000 RP]

[Description: A pale red serum containing diluted gene optimization formula.]

[Effects: Permanently improves the consumer’s physique by a small amount, eliminates minor illnesses, and promotes overall health.]

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[Medical Nanogel: 800,000 RP]

[Description: A golden gel infused with bio-material found on Planet Verdantia with cell-repairing properties.]

[Effects: Accelerates the healing of cuts, burns, and abrasions on a cellular level, while reducing scarring or eliminating them entirely.]

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[Memory Enhancement Capsules: 500,000 RP]

[Description: A bottle of thirty nutrient capsules developed from a rare floral extract with neural-strengthening properties found on Planet Verdantia.]

[Effects: Each capsule slightly strengthens memory retention and recall for 12 hours. Long-term consumption may permanently strengthen neural pathways, leading to the development of photographic memory.]

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[Basic Acting Talent Fruit: 300,000 RP]

[Description: A miraculous fruit containing the acting experience of a deceased beginner actor on Blue Star.]

[Effects: Acquires Beginner-Level Acting Skill, slightly improves emotional expression, body language, and camera awareness.]

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[Random Proficiency Potion: 100,000 RP]

[Description: A chaos drink brewed with unknown substances.]

[Effects: Instantly gains 100 proficiency points in a random skill.]

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There were many available items priced below 1 million RP in the Reputation Store.

Lin Haoren found quite a few useful ones, and also quite a few questionable ones. For example, the Basic Acting Talent Fruit was one of them.

What kind of fruit was this? How was it created? Did it grow on the grave of the deceased beginner actor? Or did it absorb the deceased beginner actor’s soul?

He wasn’t sure what the truth was, but he felt that eating such a fruit was bad luck. Moreover, it wasn’t even worth the purchase. Beginner-Level Acting Skill was something he could easily acquire on his own.

Spending 300,000 RP for it was simply too wasteful.

It was a damn trap!

After contemplating for a while, Lin Haoren ultimately decided to exchange for the Scholar’s Spectacles, Basic Gene Enhancement Potion, and Memory Enhancement Capsules, totaling 2,500,000 RP.

These were all good items for saving his eyesight, strengthening his health, eliminating hidden illnesses, and developing his future photographic memory.

This was a much better investment plan than spending 10,000,000 RP on the Perfect Memory Enhancement Potion (Writer’s Edition), which was limited to creative works.

Moreover, the Scholar’s Spectacles and Memory Enhancement Capsules worked well together. This was crucial to gaining a complete understanding of the novel A Thousand Lifetimes With You, which would affect his sway in the Film Crew if he managed to get in.

Additionally, the remaining RP could be saved for emergency needs.

Lin Haoren wasn’t sure whether he would actually need to use life-saving measures, but having the option readily available gave him peace of mind. It was better to be safe than sorry.

[Remaining Balance: 7,500,478 RP]

Lin Haoren glanced at the small Basic Gene Enhancement Potion in his hand, studying it briefly with wandering curiosity. It looked rather ordinary, but the pale redness made him a little uneasy.

This wasn’t some diluted blood of some superhuman existence, was it?

He steeled his will with gritted teeth, then emptied the bottle’s solution down his throat in one swift motion.

The taste was surprisingly sweet, like sugary water.

"Ugh..."

Lin Haoren grunted as a burning heat rapidly spread throughout his body, seemingly lighting his whole being on fire. It was painful, but not overwhelmingly so. It was still bearable.

No pain, no gain—he convinced himself.

[Physique +2]

Several minutes later, the burning sensation subsided, and the system notification sounded, informing him of his gains, which were lower than he had anticipated.

Alas, beggars can’t be choosers.

Something was better than nothing. He should be grateful that he didn’t just gain a single point improvement. Moreover, he didn’t change into some alien. In fact, his body was virtually the same on the surface.

Lin Haoren was thankful for that.

Otherwise, it would be hard to explain his bodily changes to the netizens awaiting his updates on DailyMuse.

Suddenly, his nose twitched, picking up a pungent and foul smell.

Damn!

Lin Haoren quickly discovered his body was covered in filthy impurities, which had been expelled by the Basic Gene Enhancement Potion. He immediately rushed into the bathroom for a thorough scrubbing and cleaning.

He didn’t come out until he was squeaky clean.

With 13-points Physique, Lin Haoren finally felt the explosive power of a healthy and fit body. It was a world of difference from his past self.

Ding dong!

Lin Haoren barely had time to check out his defining muscles when the doorbell suddenly rang.

He wasn’t expecting any guests, was he?

When Lin Haoren opened the door, Su Xiaoran’s figure came into view.

"Ran Ran?"

"Hello, Brother Lin! You..."

Su Xiaoran’s excited greeting suddenly stopped, her gaze shifting downward on Lin Haoren’s explosive bare upper body, still wet from his hot shower.

It was her first time seeing him shirtless. She never knew he was hiding such a nice body underneath. The surface look was certainly deceiving.

Her heartbeat quickened, and heat surged to her head, causing her face to flush with excitement.

"Wow. You... look good," Su Xiaoran said shyly but also boldly.

Her heated gaze made Lin Haoren cough awkwardly with some embarrassment. This wasn’t the kind of reaction he was expecting.

"Ahem, was dinner unsatisfying? I left a portion of my dinner on the table. Let me go fetch it for you."

Lin Haoren rubbed his nose and hurriedly retreated to put on a new shirt.

Since the door was unlocked, Su Xiaoran subconsciously stepped inside, following him in. Her gaze never left his upper body.

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