Extraordinary Charm, the power to rewrite logic.
Especially in matters like this, extraordinary charm could create miracles.
If one's charm was high enough, the entire world would take notice. Such a person would be the true Child of Destiny, the main character of the world!
Of course, such scenarios rarely occurred. Even creatures born with extraordinary charm could only cause dramatic changes under specific circumstances.
In most cases, charm functioned like it did for Lucian right now—allowing him to accomplish things otherwise impossible.
The Civilization Legacy Treasure Chest was something Lucian wanted to fully exploit.
With Pan Jinlian's 199 Charm, he believed it would be a breeze to extract the best possible rewards, even from a Nightstar Clan treasure chest.
"Why not just open it myself?" he mused.
The answer was simple: while Lucian was confident in his looks, he couldn't compare to Pan Jinlian's innate allure.
Reborn as a primeval goddess, her very existence radiated temptation.
Moments later, Jia Yingchun returned, bringing Pan Jinlian with her.
Dressed in a flowing white hanfu, Pan Jinlian's voluptuous figure was only accentuated by the fabric. Her delicate face radiated an air of innocence that contrasted with her striking curves.
"My lord!" she greeted, bowing respectfully before Lucian.
Lucian studied her briefly and smiled. "I need you to open this treasure chest for me."
"Huh?"
Pan Jinlian blinked in surprise.
Opening treasure chests had always been Jia Yingchun's task, yet now it was entrusted to her.
"Oh, it seems our dear Yingchun has been replaced," Lin Daiyu teased, her bright eyes glinting mischievously. "She's no longer qualified, is she?"
"You...!"
Jia Yingchun flushed red with embarrassment. Normally gentle and demure, she couldn't contain her frustration.
"You act all haughty, but everyone knows you hog all the attention here!" she shot back, her face puffed with indignation.
Lin Daiyu blinked, momentarily caught off guard, then pouted. "Fine, fine! I was joking. Don't be so serious!"
"I—!"
Jia Yingchun glanced at Lucian, her face turning redder. With a huff, she fled, too embarrassed to stay.
Lucian chuckled and waved off the tension. "Alright, enough. Let's focus on the task."
He handed the Civilization Legacy Treasure Chest to Pan Jinlian and watched as Lin Daiyu followed after Jia Yingchun, perhaps to smooth things over.
Pan Jinlian sat down, her nervousness evident. The cold stone wall seemed to amplify her unease.
Now, only Lucian and Pan Jinlian remained.
She glanced at him briefly before quickly lowering her eyes, focusing on the treasure chest.
"Open it!"
Lucian rubbed his hands in anticipation, his excitement barely contained.
Pan Jinlian nodded, placing her hands on the chest. Slowly, she opened it.
"Notification: As you lack Nightstar Clan bloodline, this inheritance is at its lowest grade."
"Notification: Extraordinary Charm Assessment in Progress."
"Nightstar Clan Bloodline Charm Threshold: 35—Hero Pan Jinlian Charm: 199, Assessment Passed!"
"Nightstar Clan General Threshold: 110—Hero Pan Jinlian Charm: 199, Assessment Passed!"
"Nightstar Royal Threshold: 160—Hero Pan Jinlian Charm: 199, Assessment Passed!"
"Notification: Acquired Civilization Legacy Treasure Chest (SS) [Nightstar Queen's Lineage]!"
"Notification: Due to Hero Pan Jinlian's influence, chest adjusted to Civilization Legacy Treasure Chest (SS) [Nightstar Tribe Descendant]!"
"It worked!"
Just as Lucian had hoped, the extraordinary charm reshaped the rewards, transforming what would have been a low-tier inheritance into the best possible outcome.
He grinned. "This is the power of ancient goddess rebirth, isn't it?"
As the chest opened, a radiant light burst forth.
"Rewards acquired: 500,000 Void Crystals, 500,000 Void Source Stones, 10 Free Attribute Points, Nightstar Priest Set x10, Nightstar Shield Warrior Set x10, Nightstar Mage Set x10, Transfer Certificate: Nightstar Priest x10, Transfer Certificate: Nightstar Mage x10, Artifact: Starry Scepter, Charm Artifact: Lucky Talisman."
Lucian was momentarily stunned by the sheer magnitude of the rewards.
"Half a million!"
He couldn't believe it. While the sequence formula he had obtained earlier was valuable, it only fetched Void Crystals when sold.
This treasure chest, however, granted 500,000 Void Source Stones outright!
"Nightstar Clan, thank you for your generosity!"
Lucian laughed, shedding crocodile tears for the now-extinct Nightstar Tribe. "I'll always remember this moment—the warmth you've bestowed upon me!"
Of course, he knew the real credit lay with Pan Jinlian's extraordinary charm.
He turned to her, laughing heartily. "Sister, I love you!"
Before Pan Jinlian could react, Lucian embraced her tightly and kissed her cheek, eliciting a startled cry.
"My lord!" she stammered, pulling away, her face flushed. She immediately knelt, her head bowed low.
"Forgive me, my lord! I..."
Her voice trailed off, unsure how to explain herself.
Lucian quickly helped her to her feet, laughing. "Relax! I'm not upset. I'm thanking you!"
Pan Jinlian exhaled in relief, her face still red.
Lucian studied her carefully.
Her beauty was mesmerizing—a delicate combination of purity and allure. With her graceful demeanor and enchanting curves, she could drive any man mad.
Swallowing hard, Lucian whispered, "Come to my chambers tonight."
Pan Jinlian froze, her eyes wide. Her face turned scarlet as she looked away, resembling a flustered ostrich burying its head in the sand.
While she had anticipated this moment, its arrival still caught her off guard.
Returning his attention to the rewards, Lucian began sorting through the trove.
The Nightstar sets were all blue-grade and level 20, as were the transfer certificates.
"Was the Nightstar Clan really a race of blue-skinned warriors?" he mused.
Finally, he pulled out the Starry Scepter—a stunning artifact over a meter long, crafted from white jade and inlaid with black-gold gemstones.
"This... is extraordinary!"