Chapter 1: The Constrained World

Ding Meng inhaled sharply.

As soon as the task publisher finished speaking, Ding Meng eagerly said: "Respected task publisher, please allow them to choose first"

Most of the motivational quotes you encounter instill these ideas in you

An ancient staff, seemingly imbued with powerful magic. And the pet is surprisingly a leopard

You have obtained a worn-out pig slaughtering knife and a gluttonous pig that can never be satisfied.

The foolish fellow, Ding Meng's heart let out a mocking laugh

Do I want to live? Nonsense, of course I want to live! I want to live to eighty, to a hundred! Not to die so tragically at the age of twenty-three!

Ding Meng once had great faith, which led him to study diligently, more so than anyone else

Well, both of these competitors have received good things

Then, he felt unwell and went to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with terminal cancer, leaving him with less than one month to live. When he returned to his rented room, he found that all his belongings had been thrown out by the landlord because he had not paid rent for three full months

Ding Meng shuddered.

Then, Ding Meng sold all the books related to motivational quotes to a scrap collector

Only one month of life left? I am only twenty-three years old!

The golden box has been opened

"Are you afraid?" the task publisher mocked, "Is there really a significant difference for you between dying in a month and dying immediately?"

From a novice adventurer to a hunter, this is probably what is referred to as leveling up or advancement

Ding Meng nodded vigorously

The task publisher did not object

She is yours, and of course, you can choose her name. The task publisher seemed to find this question very amusing

No, the best must be hidden in the most inconspicuous wooden box! Ding Meng was absolutely confident in his judgment

What is the purpose of reward ability points

A figure completely shrouded in a black robe resembles those wizards from movies and television

As expected, he chose the box made of gold, just as Ding Meng had guessed.

Well, I have become a product with three deficiencies, Ding Meng said with a bitter smile

Gold, silver, and a wooden box

Task publisher? What task publisher? What place is this?

You have obtained an exquisite samurai sword and a strong, powerful lion

Whoever still believes in the beautiful prospects depicted in these self-help platitudes is a fool

Ding Meng did not understand why the guardian angel was given such a name

"This is the world of confinement, a realm that exists beyond the world you inhabit," said the figure in the black robe in a tone devoid of emotion. "In any case, it no longer matters what this world is like for you, as you have only one month of life remaining. I ask you only this: do you wish to live?"

What is this?" Ding Meng was taken aback

You ... ... " The task publisher paused for a moment, and his voice was no longer so indifferent, but rather filled with helplessness and mockery

He used the money he earned from selling scrap to buy a bottle of white liquor, which he consumed entirely.

This is the magnificent extinction staff, along with the tireless cheetah! Thus spoke the task issuer

The wooden box, that most inconspicuous wooden box, must contain the best equipment

Ding Meng began to understand that this so-called world of confinement and the so-called tasks were, in a strict sense, more akin to a game

Ding Meng understood: "Does she have a name?"

"Who?" Ding Meng was taken aback at the sight.

True treasures are often hidden in the most inconspicuous places

This is the first message that Xiao Ai conveyed to Ding Meng

I accept! Ding Meng gritted his teeth.

At this moment, two young men of similar age to Ding Meng approached. One of them, a guy with a European appearance, said: "Respected task issuer, we are ready to accept the task."

Many stories begin and end in this way

He worked hard to enter a key high school, then a key university, and after graduating from university, he stepped into society with immense enthusiasm

You will face punishment, which varies according to the difficulty of the task. Some tasks will deduct half of your life, but for most tasks, failure will result in death, immediate death

Then, just like the vast majority of those who down an entire bottle of white liquor, I became intoxicated

Her name is ... ... hetushu .com .com. Ding Meng thought for a moment: "Her name should be Xiao Ai."

a gleaming long sword and a small lion

It was Deck's turn; he opened the silver box.

His hands trembled slightly as he opened the wooden box... Then Ding Meng stood there in a daze... Not only Ding Meng, but even Liu Zihua and Dai Ke wore expressions that suggested they wanted to laugh but dared not do so

... ...

For someone who has less than a month left to live, you do not cherish your body very much

The underdog will eventually have their day of triumph

Effort will yield rewards; as long as one strives diligently, success can be achieved

Ding Meng was unwilling to accept it, yet fate had already determined it to be so

Then he joined a small company with only four employees, including the boss, because he truly could not find any better job. Subsequently, his girlfriend, whom he had been dating for a year in college, unhesitatingly kicked him to the curb, as she saw no future in him. After that, the boss ran away, burdened with debts, leaving Ding Meng with an IOU for three months of unpaid wages.

There is no difference, not much of a difference at least this is an opportunity for oneself to continue living

These three boxes contain different equipment, and you need to choose for yourselves

Is it a computer chip or some other strange thing

He has another question: "What if the task fails?"

I am the task publisher, a novice adventurer. The voice of the figure in the black robe always carries a sense of dread.

Liu Zihua, Dai Ke, Ding Meng, you and the books will determine the selection order through a lottery.

For instance, in a restaurant in Paris, a group of elderly men gathered together and had an extremely expensive meal. Then, one of the elderly men took out an American Express black card to settle the bill, and subsequently began to recount how he transformed from a nobody with nothing into a wealthy magnate who owns a private jet through hard work and perseverance

The drawing results indicate that Liu Zihua will select first

Effort will yield rewards

Who are you?" Ding Meng was startled

As newcomers, I will provide you with the essential equipment and pets for novice adventurers The task issuer waved his hand, and three boxes appeared in front of the three individuals

A sinister voice emerged

However, unlike in games, one can survive by completing tasks on their own

Very well, novice adventurers, you are about to take the first step on a long journey. Your first task is at Dr. Lun's laboratory. The task issuer continued in his emotionless tone: "Dr. Lun's experiment has failed. The test subjects, Dr. Lun himself, and his assistant have turned into werewolves and must be eliminated as soon as possible. Victory condition: Annihilate all werewolves. Failure condition: Werewolves successfully escape the laboratory. Time limit: 8 hours. Reward: One month of extended life and 100 ability points. Penalty for failure: Death. From now on, you are competitors. There can only be one victor!"

Ding Meng, at the age of twenty-three, is an utterly ordinary person. Since middle school, he has been consciously or unconsciously inundated with these motivational platitudes. Teachers, parents, and nearly every elder he knows have told him this:

Ding Meng's heart suddenly began to race. Many movies and novels feature the same plot:

"Therefore, my existence is of great significance to you," said the figure in the black robe, the task issuer, with indifference. "I have an endless array of tasks here. Each time you complete a task, you can gain an extension of life. Of course, the number of days you gain for your life extension varies depending on the difficulty of the task. Moreover, each time you complete a task, you will also receive different reward ability points."

An image appeared before Ding Meng

Immediate death

He spoke with great righteousness and resolve

Very well, your number will be 20001. I hope you do not perish before evolving into a hunter. " With a wave of the hand, a beam of white light entered Ai Xiaohai's mind.

Many people believe in such stories, including Ding Meng.

"Your guardian angel," the task publisher said coldly, "do not think that she will truly protect you. Her sole purpose for existing is to allocate the reward points you earn after completing tasks into your body according to your wishes, enhancing your various abilities. When you die, she will die as well"

Enhance your strength, agility, and speed. When these abilities reach a certain level, you will be able to evolve into a Hunter

Strength: 0; Agility: 0; Speed: 0

When Ding Meng woke up, he was just like everyone else who had experienced a hangover: his head throbbed, and the pain was excruciating