In her tenth year after transmigrating, Lu Ningzhen picked up a jianghu pop System.
The System came charging in, shouting things like, "Number one heroine! My Host can beat the whole world! All-round ace, center, and visual, with no rivals, only those below her!" To support herself and her childhood friend, who shared her surname, she decided to buckle down, train for a few years, and prepare to debut.
However, her understanding of idols was far too narrow. When she saw that her first mission was "Choose a suitable agency for your debut: become a disciple of the Netherworld Palace Master, with the Flying Sword Hero as your junior brother included free," Lu Ningzhen sensed something was off.
When she saw that her debut concept was "A true idol must make a name across the land," she began to regret it.
But by then, it was too late.
[The following is a little skit:]
One night, some time later
Lu Ningzhen: I'm here to file a complaint. You'd better feel sorry for me, and don't you dare laugh.
System: Go ahead. This is a very serious matter, and I've had professional training. I don't laugh easily under normal circumstances.
Lu Ningzhen: I want to know why my debut teasers ended up teasing the Thief of Fragrance. Won't I get bashed for stealing the same thing as a senior?
System: But doesn't spending a romantic night with the Thief of Fragrance sound like a great way to get publicity?
Lu Ningzhen: This kind of night is not that kind of night!
System: There's no obligation not to ride on someone's coattails!
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Lu Ningzhen: And what about my debut album? Can you explain why it's set at the execution grounds in Bianjing? Am I supposed to fight the Six Fan Gate and the Divine Constabulary? Am I going to become an outlaw?
System: Any publicity is good publicity. Just look at those streaming numbers. Think you can shoot straight to number one on the Song Dynasty trending list?
Lu Ningzhen: What exactly am I famous for, the wanted posters? It's not just the trending list that's going to drop in from nowhere, my head is going to drop in too!
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System: Since you've asked me so many questions, let me ask you a few. What do you think about the publicity stunt involving you and Four Eyebrows at the signing event in the Golden Roc Dynasty? And what about the rumors going around after the Ghost Manor incident and the Desert Demoness last time...
Lu Ningzhen: (guilty) (whistles)
System: All right, all right. We're even, so let's drop it. Don't be mad. How about I arrange a concert tour for you next time? I'll make sure it's somewhere really nice.
Lu Ningzhen: Really? Can I trust you?
System: Absolutely!
Lu Ningzhen: Then I'll trust you one more time. I'm off.
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One day, much later
Lu Ningzhen: This is the really nice place? Why do I have to fight at the summit of the Forbidden City?!
#This story features Four Eyebrows, Fragrance on the Wind, the Four Great Constables, the Little Li Flying Dagger, the Netherworld Palace Master, and more. The childhood friend comes first. They're basically an oddball duo.
#Features a Feng Aotian-type heroine. The female lead has a half-crazy vibe, with an occasionally wild imagination and exceptional martial arts talent. Be warned.
#The romance will probably go wherever my dreams take me, but the male lead will definitely be a rich young master, for entertainment purposes.
#Blurb archived on September 29, 2025
Theme: Silent until it suddenly makes a sensation
