I, Wu Xie, received a job offer from the “Bronze Gate Group” in Yucun.
Position: Rules Tester. Reporting location: Seven Star King Lu Palace.
Failure to report on time? The consequence is “termination.”
So I, Wu Xie, the Poker-Face, and Pangzi were transported back to the old place in our slippers.
Rules in bloody letters ran down the walls:
“Do not recall Third Uncle’s face. Each time you do, he ages by one year.”
“Do not thank Zhang Qiling. Each time you do, he forgets you for one day.”
I tore up the rulebook and flicked my lighter. “I’m damn well skipping this shift.”
Later, during the KPI review at the Heavenly Palace in the Clouds, I revised my performance report right in front of the King of Ten Thousand Slaves:
“This month’s KPI: infuriate the boss (1/1), complete.”
Zhang Qiling helpfully handed me his black-gold ancient blade to use as a letter opener.
Down below, Pangzi was frying corpse beetles with a Luoyang shovel. The aroma filled the air.
Later still, HR at the Bronze Gate sent a warning:
“Three employees have repeatedly committed violent violations. Stop damaging company property (i.e. ancient tombs) immediately.”
I smiled and tapped out an automatic reply:
“Sure, we’re on our way to demolish headquarters (the Bronze Gate).”
Zhang Qiling silently polished his blade, while Pangzi started packing explosives.
When the Iron Triangle chose to collectively slack off in a rules-based horror story.
At last, this heartless company was getting the “rewards” it deserved.
【Reading Guide】
A blend of rules-based horror and The Grave Robbers' Chronicles, with a light, comedic tone and nothing but sweetness, no angst.
The Wu Xie–Zhang Qiling and Hei Hua romances simmer beneath the surface, while Pangzi provides running commentary throughout.
Updated daily, with occasional bonus chapters. A reliable read guaranteed.
