Courtyard House: Home Alone

After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Yifan felt full of energy. He quickly tidied up the dishes and then went to the open space in the room to stretch his body.

He knew that having system space and resources was not enough; he also needed strong capabilities to protect himself and complete more missions.

He recalled his actions when he killed the Japanese shopkeeper and the two boys. Although clean and efficient, he felt it wasn't skilled enough, not powerful enough. If he encountered a more formidable enemy, such as well-trained Japanese soldiers or ninjas, his current strength would probably be insufficient to handle them.

"It seems I must improve my strength as soon as possible," Lin Yifan muttered to himself. "However, the current way to improve myself is rather limited; I can only obtain rewards by completing system tasks."

"It seems my next goal is to take on more system missions, kill more Japanese devils and traitors, and then acquire stronger skills!" Lin Yifan said with a determined look in his eyes. He couldn't wait to get moving again.

"But what if the system doesn't issue any tasks? Does that mean I can't level up anymore? That won't do! I need to have a serious talk with the system!"

As soon as Lin Yifan finished thinking, the system's cold, mechanical voice rang in his mind: "Host, there is no need to worry. The system's task issuance mechanism is not unique."

In addition to tasks issued by the system, the host may also actively kill Class A war criminals, Class B war criminals, Class C war criminals, traitors and lackeys, participate in major military operations, or destroy important enemy facilities.

Players can receive corresponding rewards based on their actual contributions, including but not limited to system contribution points, skill points, special items, and physical enhancements.

In addition, if the host kills a Japanese lieutenant general-level commander, the system will automatically level up. Upon further leveling up, the system will open a shop, and all rewards obtained will be converted into system points.

At that time, the host will be able to redeem everything they need using their points.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yifan was overjoyed. "So that's how it is! That makes things much more flexible!" He had been worried that if the system didn't issue any missions, he would be left to his fate. Now it seemed that as long as he took the initiative to hunt down Japanese devils and traitors, he could still grow stronger.

"Then how is contribution value calculated by the system? For example, how many contribution points will I get if I kill those Japanese soldiers just now?" Lin Yifan asked.

The system's mechanical voice sounded again: "Detected that the host has just killed a Japanese civilian (Hanedayama). Although he did not directly participate in military operations, he has long promoted militaristic ideology and brainwashed his children. His contribution value is -10 (because he is a negative entity, the host will gain a positive contribution value of +10 after killing him).

Kill two heavily brainwashed Japanese boys (Kenta Haneda and Kenji Haneda), and determine that they pose a high potential threat in the future. Each of them will receive +5 positive contribution points.

Kill one ordinary Japanese civilian woman (Chishima Hanako). Although she did not directly commit evil, she lived under militaristic conditions and tacitly approved of the aggression. Contribution value +5.

One Japanese infant (Masako Haneda) was killed. She was a completely innocent individual, and the host's action was disputed; therefore, her contribution points will remain unchanged. For this operation, the host has gained a total of 25 positive contribution points.

Lin Yifan frowned slightly after hearing this. He wasn't surprised by the assessment of the baby, and the lingering complex emotions in his heart dissipated.

The system's judgment, though cold and impersonal, was objective to some extent. As for the 25 contribution points, he asked, "What can you do with 25 contribution points?"

"25 contribution points can be exchanged for 1 skill point, or for basic resources of equal value," the system replied.

"One skill point?" Lin Yifan's eyes lit up. "How many skill points do I have now?"

"Host currently has 0 skill points. You can exchange 25 contribution points for 1 skill point. Do you wish to exchange?"

"Exchange!" Lin Yifan said without hesitation.

"Contribution points -25, skill points +1".

Lin Yifan felt as if a new point of light had appeared in his mind that he could allocate. A thought struck him: "System, what aspects can skill points be used to improve?"

"Skill points can be used to upgrade the host's existing skill levels or unlock new basic skills. Currently, the host can upgrade the following basic attributes: Strength, Agility, Constitution, and Spirit."

Each basic attribute starts with a value of 10 (the average value for an average adult male is 10).

The host's current attributes are:

Strength 16 (due to taking the Constitution Enhancement Pill and the Spirit Spring).

Agility 12,

Physical fitness 12

Spirit 18 (Slightly higher due to soul fusion during transmigration and consumption of the spiritual spring).

Looking at his attribute panel, Lin Yifan couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. All of his indicators had now surpassed the average level of a normal person.

"System, add this 1 skill point to Constitution!" Lin Yifan decided immediately. In this perilous era, a strong physique is essential for survival.

Strength and agility can be improved through training, but physique is related to one's foundation, and having a system to help is naturally the best.

"Skill point -1, Constitution +1. Current Constitution is 13 points."

A faint but clear warm current instantly flowed through Lin Yifan's entire body. The fatigue caused by continuous battles and emotional fluctuations was greatly reduced, and his body seemed to have become a little stronger. Although the effect was weak, it was definitely there.

"It really works!" Lin Yifan clenched his fist, feeling the subtle changes within his body, his heart filled with anticipation. "It seems that to become stronger, I must continuously hunt down Japanese devils and traitors, accumulate contribution points, and exchange them for skill points!"

He glanced at the mutton stew still bubbling in the space, and the mountain of supplies, and felt much more at ease. This was his safest haven and his strongest support.

With a thought, he first moved the mutton and rice to the still warehouse. Then he sat down next to the spirit spring.

"Next, it's time to make some plans." Lin Yifan's eyes flickered as he began to think about his next move.

Suzuki Heitaro's objective must be resolved as soon as possible, but the consulate is heavily guarded, and a direct assault is definitely not an option; a clever strategy is necessary.

Before that, he needed more intelligence and to improve his own strength.

"Perhaps we could start by targeting those notorious low-level Japanese and traitorous officials in Beiping?"

Lin Yifan muttered to himself, "It can not only rid the people of evil, accumulate contribution points, and improve strength, but also gather intelligence and familiarize myself with the environment." This idea invigorated him.

It was completely dark outside, and the patrol teams on the streets seemed to have temporarily left. Lin Yifan listened intently, and after confirming that there was no movement around him, he began to teleport.