Lin Ji, a sword cultivator who had been single for three hundred years, was struck by a bolt of lightning while undergoing tribulation and sent into the world of a book. There, he became a lovesick supporting male character who pined in vain for the protagonist seme.
According to the System, Lin Ji still had unfinished business in the little world. Only by severing the karmic ties there could he successfully overcome his tribulation.
Lin Ji couldn't make sense of all that romantic nonsense the System was going on about.
But
"Sever the ties, right?" Lin Ji ran a finger along the cold sword at his side, his expression calm. "That, I know how to do."
System: "...?"
Something didn't seem quite right.
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[World One] The Frail Imperial Tutor Doesn't Want to Drink the Emperor's Poisoned Wine
Lin Ji stayed by Murong Xuan's side for ten whole years, watching him grow from an obscure prince into an emperor.
For Murong Xuan's sake, Lin Ji dragged his frail body north to campaign against the Xiongnu, securing peace for the realm. He went south six times to investigate corruption, bringing prosperity to the country. When disaster struck, he donated everything he owned and won the people's praise.
Lin Ji even took an arrow for Murong Xuan and saved his life.
Lin Ji never dared to overstep. He knew an emperor could never marry a man. He suppressed his feelings and dutifully did what a subject should.
But of all the things Lin Ji shouldn't have done, the worst was offending Murong Xuan's lover, Shen Niannian.
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Murong Xuan knew Lin Ji was a loyal subject who would do anything for him and for the country.
But because Lin Ji was around, Shen Niannian was always jealous and refused to marry Murong Xuan.
Murong Xuan presented Lin Ji with a cup of poisoned wine and ordered him to drink it.
Murong Xuan thought, It's fine. I've prepared an antidote. I just want to make Shen Niannian happy for once.
Lin Ji will forgive him, just as he always does.
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Lin Ji, who had transmigrated into the story: "???"
[Quietly draws his sword]
The System screamed: "Host, stop right there!!!"
P.S. This is a face-slapping story about abusing scumbag semes, the kind where one sword sends them straight to the crematorium.
The real seme is the antagonist in each world.
Theme: Have the courage to pursue the love that belongs to you
