[Cthulhu-Inspired] [Urban Legends] [Survival with Supernatural Powers] [Mental Corruption] [Science vs. the Supernatural] [Worldbuilding Revealed] [High-IQ Protagonist] [Hardcore Detail] [Thriller]
“Binding host Fang Yan, a Libra. Task A: Before the end of today, use the teachings of The Analects of Lunjyu to defeat a Zhejiang University philosophy professor in debate.”
Fang Yan stares at the glowing screen in disbelief. “...System, don’t you think this task is a little inappropriate?”
The next day, just as he’s finally starting to relax, he’s stunned all over again.
“Task B: Look the campus belle, Deng Yanqi, in the eye and sincerely say, ‘Woman, you have caught my attention.’”
Fang Yan clutches his head in despair. “This isn’t just inappropriate anymore. Isn’t it a criminal offense?!”
Then one day, after he grits his teeth and completes the task to “pin her against the wall and recite a CEO-style line”...
The campus belle, rumored to be aloof and reserved, looks up at him with a glimmer in her eyes and softly asks:
“What’s the next line? ...Aren’t you going to say, ‘I’d give you my life’?”
