Su Zhiguang binds himself to a little System named 555. The little one introduces itself as having come into being from readers’ lingering regret over the lives of tragic, beautiful, and powerful characters. Its purpose is to give them “a chance to choose again before it all begins,” because they “deserve better.”
A tiny mishap occurs along the way. Since their lives were so tragic, parts of those characters’ souls have already vanished. So the mission changes from “giving them a chance to choose again” to “helping them attain the brilliant lives they were always meant to have.”
As one of the countless readers left with regrets, Su Zhiguang has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. He waves grandly: “Change it! If we can’t let them choose again for themselves, then we’ll restore everything to how it was. It’s what they were meant to have!”
At first, Su Zhiguang is careful and cautious as he steers the broken plot back on course. But as he gains experience, he gradually reveals his true nature and starts having a lot more fun.
And the innocent, adorable little System is slowly led astray...
(Su Zhiguang: Led astray? That’s slander, pure slander! We just happen to share the same interests!)
[About Su Zhiguang’s movie-star (drama king) skills and his devotion to collecting fictional crushes]
#Transmigrating as the Cold-Faced Senior Brother Whose Cultivation Was Destroyed#
What he shows: Unyielding, willing to die rather than submit, while secretly looking for a chance to restore his spiritual root and cultivate again.
What he’s really thinking: Aaaah, the heart of the ruthless path! A sword cultivator! This character setup is amazing! Look at that face! That waist! That aura! I love him!! Babe, record this for me. In two worlds, once I’ve gotten over the reflex of thinking “that person is me,” I’m going to watch it like a TV drama! And write fanfiction about it too!
555 (organizing the previous world’s recordings): It’s been recording the whole time.
#The Immortal-Demon War#
Restored to full strength, the immortal sects’ hope, Su Zhiguang, on the outside: Ten thousand swords bow to him. He slays the Demon Lord with a single strike, his expression cold.
What he’s really thinking: Babe, did you see that?! I’m so cool! Quick, quick, film me from every angle! When I get back, I’m making a figurine so my heroic pose can live forever!
555: I’ve already made one. (Projects a figurine rotating for display.)
#Discussing the next world#
Su Zhiguang (excited): Babe, I’ve decided. In the next world, I’m going to be an author who writes and draws, and makes my own merchandise!
555 (confused): Makes your own merchandise?
Su Zhiguang: Oh, it’s a word I just made up. It means that after I finish writing, I’ll illustrate my favorite character myself, make a figurine of him myself, and even cosplay him myself! I can write about all the worlds I’ve experienced, too! I’ll even turn into fanfiction the plot I wanted to act out back then but couldn’t because my partner wasn’t cooperating! Yeah, I’ll take the road of fanfiction and leave fanfiction nowhere else to go!
555 (getting excited): That sounds fun! Wait here, I’ll find you a suitable world!
The collecting-obsessed Host has a vast resting space, divided into countless small spaces. Each one represents a world he has transmigrated through, and they are piled with recordings, photos, figurines, and even fanfiction written by him and the System.
The equally collecting-obsessed System also has a huge database, filled with recordings, photos, figurine data, and even collections of novels from every world.
[One day]
555 (complaining): Zhiguang, you big liar! Weren’t you going to find someone for me to ship?
Su Zhiguang (sighing): There just hasn’t been anyone suitable.
555 (angry): What do you mean, suitable? Tell me! Looks, identity, personality, species, gender, just name your requirements. I’ve got my pen ready!
Su Zhiguang (looking up at the sky): I’m not that picky. As long as they’re good-looking, I don’t care whether they’re a man or a woman, or whether they’re the top or the bottom. They don’t even have to be a couple.
555: Then you...
Su Zhiguang (spreading his hands helplessly): Babe, the main problem is that the characters you pick are all exactly my type. I can’t bear to pair “myself” with someone else. I can’t let anyone else have them, and there’s nobody suitable anyway, so I guess I’ll just keep being gorgeous all by myself.
555: I honestly can’t tell whether you’re a pervert or a narcissist...
555: If you don’t have a pairing, what am I supposed to eat?
Su Zhiguang (smiling slyly): Babe, have you heard “sharing a frame makes a couple, and talking means they’re flirting”? And surely you’ve heard, “If you want something done, do it yourself”?
555: So?
Su Zhiguang: Hehe, so I’m tapping my bowl and waiting for you to write some fanfiction about other people.
555: ...
[Important notes]:
(1) The idea came from the beloved author Huangfu Junyu on Lao Fute. I got permission, and I’m grateful to them!
(2) No romance pairing in the main story. Melodramatic plot twists may appear at any time, so read with caution if that bothers you!
(3) Once again, read at your own risk. Personal attacks and abusive comments about the writing are not welcome. If you don’t like it, please don’t read. If you insult me, I’ll insult you twice as much!
Theme: Do what you want to do