Night had fallen.
The office was quiet.
Only the faint glow of monitors illuminated
Chen Mo's face.
He stared at the new skill interface.
Digital Manipulation — Lv1
Unlike Market Synchronization—
This skill wasn't about physical systems.
It was about data.
Information.
Hidden control.
Chen Mo targeted a simple system first.
A supplier database.
He activated the skill.
The interface expanded instantly.
Lines of code flowed like a living stream.
Connections appeared between servers,
accounts, and logistics systems.
Chen Mo didn't rush.
He adjusted small details.
Delivery timestamps.
Order priorities.
Inventory visibility.
Nothing drastic.
Nothing obvious.
But the effect—
Subtle.
Powerful.
Certain suppliers began favoring NorthRiver.
Some competitors experienced slight delays.
Data mismatches created small inefficiencies.
Chen Mo leaned back.
"This… is cleaner than physical control."
But suddenly—
A sharp pain hit his head.
Stronger than before.
He frowned.
So this skill also had a cost.
Mental Load Increasing
He immediately stopped.
The system dimmed.
Chen Mo closed his eyes briefly.
This ability was dangerous.
But its potential—
Was enormous.