From Trash to Tycoon: The Shenhao Rise

Location: Dubai, United Emirates – Midnight

The air was dry, laced with smoke, money, and secrets.

Bai Chen stepped off a private jet in black desertwear, custom-designed by NovaWear. His sunglasses hid his eyes, but not his presence. He wasn't just a guest in Dubai—

He was a hunter.

Behind him: Su Yiran and a NovaWear elite team.

In his pocket: A LinTech shadow keycard.

In his mind: One name.

"Ghost Market."

A lawless underground trade zone hidden beneath Dubai's financial towers.

Where rare A.I. cores, illegal biotech, and future tech changed hands for billions.

No regulations. No forgiveness.

Only the bold survived.

System Update – Entering High-Risk Zone

🕷️ Mission: Rule the Shadows

Objective: Infiltrate the Ghost Market, acquire rare A.I. core, outmaneuver Black Nine agents

🎯 Bonus Objective: Seduce/ally with Nadia al-Zahra, rogue trader & Black Nine affiliate

🧬 Mission Type: Elite Global Shenhao Tier

Difficulty: ★★★★☆

⚠️ Warning: Death/asset loss possible. No System bailout during Ghost Market scenes.

Entrance Protocol – The Black Elevator

At a tower in Sheikh District, Bai Chen entered a white lobby.

No signs. No guards. Only a woman in white gloves.

She scanned his LinTech card.

The marble floor shifted.

A panel opened.

An elevator descended—down, not up.

Lights flickered.

Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and English flashed across screens.

"Welcome," a robotic voice purred.

"To the Market Beneath the World."

Scene Shift – Ghost Market Interior

Imagine:

A vast underground city lit by purple neon, chrome stalls, and digital fire.

Dealers shouted prices in seven languages.

Weapons. Data. A.I. implants. Even human memories for sale.

This was the Ghost Market.

And it was alive with danger.

Character Introduction – Nadia al-Zahra

Bai Chen walked past cybernetic guards, scanning deals, until a sultry voice stopped him.

"You're the Chinese billionaire they said wouldn't come."

He turned.

She stood beneath a red canopy:

Skin like caramel silk

Eyes golden, feline, and sharp

Dressed in desert black with a scorpion necklace

Confidence of a queen, body of a siren

🐍 Name: Nadia al-Zahra

Affiliation: Neutral / Black Nine ties

Specialty: Smuggler of A.I. cores, trader of secrets

Danger Level: ★★★★☆

Romance Route: "Venom or Velvet"

She smirked.

"You're handsome. But that won't save you here."

Bai Chen stepped closer.

"I don't need saving. I'm here to buy the Ares Core."

She blinked. Then laughed softly.

"That core can control any smart system on Earth. You think it's for sale?"

He showed her the black Shenhao credit ring.

"I don't need permission. Just a price."

System Trigger: Psychological Duel

🎯 Mini Mission: "Outtalk the Viper"

Objective: Gain Nadia's curiosity and cooperation

🎁 Reward: Private invite to inner trade circle

💔 Failure: Market enemies mark Bai Chen for death

The Duel – Words Like Blades

Nadia: "You remind me of the last boy who challenged Black Nine. He's buried under a tower now."

Bai Chen: "Then I'll build a tower on his grave. Mine."

Nadia: "What makes you think I'd help you?"

Bai Chen: "Because I don't fear you. And because I brought something no one else has…"

He flicked his fingers.

[System Skill Used: Prestige Hack – 15-second reputation flash]

A 3D hologram beamed above him:

His face. His empire. News reports. Suits bowed. Women kissed. Rivals destroyed.

Nadia's lips parted.

"Alright, Shenhao. You have my attention."

✅ [Mini-Mission Success]

❤️ Nadia Affection: 0% → 28%

🔓 Private Invite Gained: The Red Mirage Auction – Chapter 25

🧠 Bonus Trait: "Desert Charisma" – +15% charm in hostile negotiation scenes

Final Scene – Ghost Market Deeper Core

As Nadia led him deeper into the black chamber tunnels, her voice lowered.

"But be warned… The Ares Core is wanted by more than you."

"Like who?"

"The Black Nine, for one. But also…"

She stopped.

"…your ex-girlfriend."

Liu Yuxi.

The name hit like ice.

Nadia handed him a holographic file. On it: a photo of Liu Yuxi, in a tight dress, standing beside a European arms tycoon. Smiling.

"She's selling herself to get it. To ruin you, Bai Chen."

He clenched his fists.

"Then I'll buy it first. And bury her new future."