I, Li Rui, am a leading figure in archaeology, an expert at digging up graves… No, I mean, a top specialist in uncovering the truth of history. After an accident, I opened my eyes again to find myself a huge, glossy black dog in the chaos at the end of the Sui dynasty!
From the start, I was bound to a sign-in System. Its features were all over the place, but it had one main goal: help Li Shimin, a promising talent still in the early stages of his rise.
Other people transmigrate as nobles and ministers. I transmigrated as a canine. Fine. If it means getting fed, I’ll accept it!
From then on, a very unusual black dog was always at Li Shimin’s side.
When he was in danger, I charged in. “Woof, woof! (System, sign-in! Give me the power, right now!)”
When he needed intelligence, I wagged my tail. “Old Li, I ‘sniffed out’ the enemy’s troop positions!”
When he lamented how hard it was to build an empire, I patted his armor with my paw. “Whine! (Don’t worry, brother. I’ve got your back!)”
Li Shimin went from shocked at first to taking it in stride, and eventually he really did become chummy with me… Fine, he put his arm around my dog shoulder.
“Xuanjia (the name he gave me), you deserve the credit for today’s victory!”
“Woof, woof! (No big deal! Just get me a bone with plenty of meat on it later!)”
As the civil and military officials watched their Prince of Qin treat a dog like a sworn brother and discuss matters of war and state with him, they were utterly dumbfounded.
Then one day, the System’s panel blazed with dazzling light:
[Ultimate Sign-In Mission: Xuanwu Gate. Help your brother seize the throne. Reward: one Transformation Pill, and a return to the human world!]
I stared at Li Shimin as he stroked my fur, my dog eyes shining.
Brother, I’m determined to “lick” my way onto your throne as the true Son of Heaven!
