Ling Xiao is a regular office drone, crushed by the weight of everyday life. He’s also a seasoned reader who has devoured countless web novels and can’t stand the same stale tropes anymore. Just as he stares in disbelief at his girlfriend going through the motions of mocking him right on schedule before running off with a rich second-generation heir, an even more bewildering voice explodes in his mind:
[Ding! The “Trope Terminator” System has successfully bound itself to you! A high-intensity “idiot-inducing broken-engagement” trope has been detected. Newbie mission issued: Host, use precise snark to break this situation and collect the emotions of everyone present! Rewards for success: 100 Snark Points, 50,000 in cash, plus compensation for emotional distress!]
From then on, Ling Xiao’s life veers completely off course.
When others get mocked and slapped in the face, they grit their teeth and plot their comeback. He fires off jokes and trending memes, roasting the villains until their brains overheat and they admit defeat;
When others throw money around at auctions to snatch treasures and resort to murder and theft, he exploits loopholes in the rules to land a bargain, then writes the organizers a proposal on how to improve their event;
When others kneel and beg some old master for a cultivation technique and power, he sits down with a lingering soul to discuss monetizing knowledge and dividing up equity, striving for a win-win and sustainable development!
The System is as sharp-tongued as a walking comment feed, and its ridiculous rewards never stop coming.
As the world’s hidden supernatural abilities, ancient martial arts, and extraordinary forces gradually emerge, all the “chosen sons of destiny” remain lost in their domineering-hero fantasies. Ling Xiao has already raised the banner of turning tropes on their heads, making a fortune through relentless snark and leaving all his enemies speechless with one line:
“Seriously? It’s 2202 and you’re still using these outdated tropes? Think bigger. I’ve got something good here. I’ll send you 50. See what you can do with that?”
[This is a road to riches paved with snark and wild ideas, as he runs riot through a world stitched together from recycled tropes!]
