Chapter 001: When the System Becomes a Disaster

In comparison, evoking emotions is much simpler and incurs the lowest cost

Among the four initial tasks, the emotional system is the easiest to implement

System suite

Lin Bai browses the descriptions of the four systems

Having traversed to this world, Lin Bai found himself without a penny to his name and utterly alone. After much effort in understanding the structure of this world, he leveraged his impressive social skills acquired on Earth to connect with a scholar named Luo Congwen, thereby resolving his issues of food and drink.

When the second one

It is currently unclear how to make others experience what it feels like to be incomplete

In this unfamiliar world, survival has become quite difficult. Pursuing a scholarly career to become an official or learning martial skills for self-defense is the proper path. Becoming a so-called culinary god is of little significance

Unlike the system of imperfections in all things, Lin Bai does agree with this so-called emotional management system. Indeed, when you can easily influence the emotions of others, your work can indeed be twice as effective with half the effort.

After a brief pause, Lin Bai looked at the attentive Luo Congwen and vividly recounted, "On that day, Ning Caichen encountered the female ghost Nie Xiaoqian. In the dead of night, he was stirred by the beautiful female ghost, and his heart could not help but flutter.

The scholar is named Luo Congwen, hailing from a wealthy family. He has passed the provincial examination and obtained the status of a Tongsheng. If he passes the imperial examination next year, he will officially become a Xiucai, gaining a recognized status in the official realm

He is obsessed with cultivating immortality, immersing himself in the story of Ning Caichen and Lin Bai, which makes him feel as if he is experiencing it firsthand. However, this time the plot completely exceeded his expectations

He is a person who is unwilling to settle for mediocrity. After his journey through time, he started everything anew, without complaining about fate or blaming others. Understanding his environment, Lin Bai quickly mapped out a new life for himself, preparing to use the Luo family as a stepping stone, leveraging his knowledge from Earth to ascend to the pinnacle of life once again

It feels as if one is engrossed in reading "The Return of the Condor Heroes," when suddenly, Xiaolongnü encounters Yin Zhiping, and a fly gets stuck in the throat, wishing to stab the author on the spot

... ...

Feeling the four systems active in his mind, as well as the other systems lurking deep within, ready to erupt at any moment, Lin Bai experienced an indescribable sensation. With the golden finger being bestowed upon him, why did it feel as though it had been violated

The initial tasks of the four systems appear to be equally unserious

Unexpectedly, just as all the plans were beginning to take shape, the golden opportunity emerged abruptly, arriving with a surge that caught him completely off guard

Luo Congwen sat upright

"Your complexion looks quite poor, do you need to see a doctor?" A scholar wearing a cap and a blue robe reached out his hand to touch Lin Bai's forehead

Only four systems remain active: the Imperfect Universe System, the Emotion Management System, the Chief Supporting Role System, and the Culinary Master System

The Imperfect System: There is no perfect matter in the world; having flaws is the norm for all things. You must teach everyone to accept imperfections and become accustomed to regrets

First, you need to open a restaurant; Reward: 10 taels of silver

Moreover

That's right

Therefore, life here is more difficult for the people

Emotions should be best mobilized!

Opening a restaurant requires significant investment

Perhaps the systems realized that simultaneous operation would lead to a collapse of the body, and after the majority of the systems completed their loading, they fell into silence

"Brother Lauro, don't worry, just take a break, it will be fine." Lin Bai struggled to adapt to his soon-to-collapse mind, dodged his hand, and trembled as he picked up the teacup beside him, taking a difficult sip.

Let ten individuals experience the essence of incompleteness... Reward: "The True Scripture of Nine Days" · Incomplete

However, my mind remains in a state of confusion, with pop-up windows appearing one after another.

Had it not been for the sudden time travel, it is highly likely that his later years would have been free from financial worries, and his life would have been happier than that of the vast majority of people

What is missing here

What disaster?

Lin Bai secretly criticized that he had pursued perfection for more than twenty years, striving for every step to be meticulous and flawless, and only after graduating from university did he attain a relatively successful life

Once the words were spoken, Ning Caichen suddenly realized something, his expression changing drastically. He exclaimed in surprise and attempted to evade. However, as a mere frail scholar, he was no match for a wandering sword immortal. As soon as he moved, his fate was sealed.

The Chef God System appears to be the most serious among several systems, but Lin Bai is a traveler who has finally managed to understand the structure of this world after much effort

Is this considered rogue software or a cheat tool

Is there a deficiency

This is simply outrageous

Seven days ago, he inexplicably arrived in this unfamiliar world, a society whose structure resembles a composite of ancient Chinese dynasties, with medical halls, taverns, inns, escort agencies, pleasure houses, and government offices

Brother Lin, Brother Lin...

However, the reward provided has been changed from the "Nine Yang Zhenjing" to the "Nine Sun Zhenjing," and it is still an incomplete version, which is somewhat excessive

Lin Bai is a time traveler

Upon arriving in a new place, unfamiliar with the surroundings, where could he go to find himself a big brother?

The dog has been R!

A dark and enhanced adaptation of "A Chinese Ghost Story" is eloquently narrated from Lin Bai's perspective

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Chixia's hair stood on end, his eyes bloodshot, as if he had been possessed. With a sinister smile, he lunged at him, saying: 'This young scholar with delicate skin and tender flesh, rather than letting a female ghost take advantage, it would be better to let me have my share... '

Luo Congwen's expression gradually shifted from anticipation to a dazed look, and then turned into a face full of redness

A wave of nausea surged up from my throat

However, he is ultimately just a scholar. In the past few days, he has encountered many events, which have caused him great mental strain and worry. Before long, he fell into a deep sleep. It is unclear how much time has passed, but a sudden noise in the room startled Ning Caichen awake

This is a golden finger

The more splendid Lin Bai's speech became, the more uncomfortable Luo Congwen felt. Just thinking about Ning Caichen being repeatedly confronted by a big bearded man...

Hmm! Lin Bai scrutinized Luo Congwen, contemplating a suitable entry point for the task at hand

The bitter tea settled in his stomach, and the system in Lin Bai's mind completed its loading. The CPU, which had been operating at full capacity, instantly became idle, allowing him to fully regain his composure

Can the incomplete version of the Nine-Day True Scripture be practiced

At the same time

... ...

In this world filled with demons and monsters, as an ordinary person, one must possess certain skills to rely on; compared to one's own efforts, a golden finger is evidently a quicker means to an end

This time, the protagonist encounters Xiaolongnv, the character he embodies

With so many systems operating at full capacity, it is likely that even 997 would be insufficient to describe his blessings

A notification of task completion echoed in his mind: [A collection of the anger emotions generated by you; Reward: One Spirit (already issued)]

In the Lanruo Temple

the beauty

The young man Mu Ai was filled with the images of beautiful female ghosts in his mind. However, after being warned by the bearded Yan Chixia that humans and ghosts are on different paths, he naturally felt uncomfortable and returned to his room early, eagerly anticipating the visit of Nie Xiaoqian.

... ...

Is it the hand of the Thousand-Handed Avalokiteshvara

Lin Bai felt waves of dizziness, as if his mind were a computer infected by a virus, continuously loading programs, causing his reactions to the outside world to become significantly delayed

Find yourself a boss, and the second-in-command is the most perfect existence in the world

... ...

In a moment's time, Lin Bai had already made up his mind and smiled, saying: "Brother Luo, perk up your ears, the story behind is going to be exciting."

Lin Bai pondered for a moment, then picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, saying: "Don't rush, let's take our time to talk."

Nonsense system

"Yes, yes, take your time to speak," Luo Congwen hurriedly nodded and asked, "What happened to Ning Caichen later?"

What is this thing

Find a big brother for yourself; Reward: Luck 1

Especially in the system of all things having flaws, not only are the tasks released incomplete, but even the rewards are deficient

Yet this student of literature possesses the heart of a chivalrous hero, spending each day contemplating the punishment of evil and the promotion of good, vanquishing demons and monsters. However, he is impatient with the practice of martial arts and the strengthening of his body, instead being infatuated with seeking immortals and exploring the Dao, neglecting his proper duties

The emotional management system: When you learn to influence the emotions of others, you become the master of the world. Joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, shame, fear, and surprise—delve deeply into the mysteries of emotions

Thoughts popped up one after another in my mind

The inventor of this system specified what flaws exist

Lin Bai had read countless books, and naturally understood that as a renowned golden finger system, it was more than capable of effortlessly elevating a person to the pinnacle of life, allowing them to shine before others and become a polished social parasite

"Brother Luo, do not be anxious, just listen on," Lin Bai chuckled lightly. "Ning Caichen, taking advantage of the moonlight, focused his gaze and saw that it was Yan Chixia, who lived next door. He couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed in his heart, and just as he was about to speak, he asked, 'Hero Yan, what brings you here in the middle of the night..."

Is it the Venus de Milo?

Yan Chixia did not bother to explain, advancing with a sudden movement, a cry of despair echoed through the Lanruo Temple, startling countless night birds into flight

Heavenly thunder stirs the earth's fire

The only difference is that this world has martial arts, has fairies, and very likely has immortal techniques

... ...

Calming down, Lin Bai still decided to undertake some system tasks

What is the essence of incompleteness

Such a system is simply a regression in history

Fart

Only a single sound of 'ding' is heard

One would be a fool not to use a golden opportunity

Brother Lin, since it is not urgent, why don't we continue discussing Ning Caichen?" Luo Congwen rubbed his hands together, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes

Collect a set of pure emotions generated by you; Reward: Spiritual One

It is precisely this character that allowed Lin Bai to find an opportunity, immersing himself in the story of "A Chinese Ghost Story," where a scholar has a romantic encounter with a female ghost. This deep sense of identification and obsession with desire, both ethereal and mortal, led Lin Bai to become a confidant.

It is acceptable if the task content is slightly shorter, as it does not affect the understanding of the meaning and is of no great consequence

The pursuit of perfection has become his attitude towards life; why should one become accustomed to imperfections

In the era in which Lin Bai lived, people either competed fiercely, each displaying their unique personalities, eager to be the best in the world; or they chose to lie flat, living as a salted fish until death

Either do not come, or if you come, come in such large numbers; this is the rhythm of playing him to death

The foul Taoist Yan Chixia, who had not bathed for an unknown period, cruelly brought the weak scholar Ning Caichen to tears

Lin Bai's voice came to an abrupt halt

This is truly unscrupulous

Luo Congwen's eyes lit up, and his body involuntarily twisted back and forth: "Is Xiao Qian here?"

... ...

Chief Supporting Role System: Not for fortune does one begin, nor for disaster does one precede; when a tree stands out in the forest, the wind must surely bring it down; when one acts with high virtue, the masses will inevitably oppose. Do not contend, for no one in the world can contend with it

Thus, Lin Bai directed his gaze towards the scholar across from him

Chief Supporting Role System, All Things Have Flaws System, Culinary God System, Emotion System, Eager to Teach System, God of Wealth System, Broadening Good Relationships System

Luo Congwen slammed his hand heavily on the table, interrupting Lin Bai: "Enough!"

But he never thought that one day he would be troubled by the golden finger

The sound of calling awakened Lin Bai from his state of shutdown. He turned his stiff neck and met a pair of concerned eyes, the images in his pupils gradually shifting from blurry to clear

Yan Chixia performed a binding spell, and Ning Caichen's body was no longer under his own control. Without seeing any movement from Yan Chixia, the blue robe on his body had already vanished without a trace

What happened after Xiao Qian left? Who is more powerful, the tree demon grandmother or Yan Chixia? Is he going to take Yan Chixia as his master? Luo Congwen did not notice Lin Bai's unusual behavior, pulled out a chair, sat down opposite Lin Bai, and threw out a series of questions