Chapter 4: Chapter 4 Am I also a part of you?
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"What the hell is this?"
Jiang Lu stared at the panel that had suddenly appeared before him, completely dumbfounded.
"Where did my Fiji Cup go?"
And honestly, don't even get me started.
The female ghost with indistinguishable front and back really does have a peculiar charm.
Jiang Lu was practicing his exercises when suddenly, the bed beneath him disappeared, and he fell firmly on his buttocks.
Just as he was feeling dizzy, he discovered he was in the middle of a wilderness with a translucent and eerie panel in front of him.
After putting on his pants, he shifted his attention to the panel and began to study it closely.
[The strategy for "Family Portrait" has been completed]
[Strategy rating: An unreplicable extremity, received an additional reward]
[Exploration degree: 100%, received an additional reward]
[Achievements gained: 5]
[① Not Picky: No matter the species, it's all the same to you. Increase in physical resistance for all levels +1]
[② Widow's Fondness: You can hear her late husband's whisper, but you don't care. Increase in spiritual resistance for all levels +1]
[③ My Goal Is Clear: No matter the environment, you only think about charging forward. Increase in spiritual growth for all levels +1]
[④ Detective: You spotted the real murderer in a glance! Each entry into puzzle-type Spirit Realm will randomly display one important clue.]
[⑤ Stowaway: You are the only person in the past decade to become an Exorcist by clearing a Spirit Realm as a mere mortal without any recommendation from other Exorcists. You receive a mysterious lucky bag.]
Jiang Lu suddenly realized what the dean had been hinting at in the latter half of their phone conversation.
He paused for a while, then slapped his forehead, "Damn! Was that a Spirit Realm? Exorcist... Am I really becoming one?!"
Jiang Lu restrained the excitement in his heart, belatedly coming to a realization.
Actually, even before he saw the woman slumped on the ground, he had already had an Insight into everything, immediately realizing that she was halfway possessed.
As for the female ghost with hair on both sides, she was a malevolent ghost from the Netherworld that likes to incite others, two-faced and the embodiment of hatred and desire; even the ghosts of the Netherworld despise such a creature.
In order to draw her out, Jiang Lu had given her the chance to play her ghostly tricks.
In fact, until just now, Jiang Lu was still wondering why he always encountered ghosts that had been humans from the world of the living; this was his first encounter with a ghost that had been a person from the Netherworld.
He had initially thought that the resurgence of supernatural phenomena had intensified, but it turned out he had accidentally stumbled into a Spirit Realm instead.
Savoring that refreshing sensation like having brushed his teeth with mint toothpaste, Jiang Lu felt somewhat disappointed.
"A Spirit Realm, huh... Guess I can't come and visit often."
Shaking his head, he then focused even more earnestly on the panel before him.
[Exorcist information updated]
[Serial number: 114514]
[Code name: Please name]
[The following are rewards for clearing "Family Portrait":]
[Base reward: Universal points*1000 (Rating increase 500%), Healing Potion*5 (Immediately recover 50% HP), On-the-spot Full Health Revival Coin*1]
[Additional Rewards:]
[Rating-generated additional reward: A codename border with pink hearts (Note: The most luxurious top-tier ornament, a masterpiece provided just for you) Charm +30 when equipped]
[Exploration-generated additional reward: A warmth-imbued silk robe*1 (Quality: Excellent) (Usable level: 1) Physical resistance +7, mental resistance +5, charm +10, stamina +8]
[Note: The quality of items is divided into seven categories: Decayed, Common, Fine, Excellent, Legendary, Myth, Forbidden]
[Mysterious Lucky Bag: What will it yield?]
Jiang Lu's frown deepened.
"I don't like this serial number, revoke it!"
The panel ignored him.
Taking a deep breath, Jiang Lu finally gritted his teeth and reluctantly accepted it.
But there were just too many issues with these rewards.
The succubus frame, the alluring but strangely opulent silk robe, and that lucky bag that seemed like a great thing but had to go through a lottery so you'll definitely end up with trash.
After equipping the succubus frame, Jiang Lu opened the item column and found the silk robe mentioned in the additional rewards for exploration...
Isn't this just the wine-red robe that belonged to the madam?!
Resistances aside, at least it's a piece of clothing, but why the charm and stamina?
After a while, Jiang Lu, still with a tightly furrowed brow, suddenly thought of something and revealed a relieved smile.
"Wearing it on the inside might not be too bad."
After all, according to the [Details], unless specially noted, items worn or used would only materialize within the Spirit Realm. Besides, now uncertain if there are Spirit Realms requiring multiplayer clearance, and even if there are, who would care if you're acting out once you're in that environment?
Plus, what decent person would strip someone else's clothes?
Just wear it!
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Although he didn't experience any visible changes, he felt a genuine sense of coolness and smoothness.
Looking again at the character status panel:
[Codename: Please Name]
[Biological Sex: Male][Identified Gender: Male]
[Number of Entries into the Spirit Realm: 1]
[Number of Conquests in the Spirit Realm: 1]
[Level: 1]
[Constitution: 7]
[Spirit: 9]
[Agility: 5]
[Strength: 8]
[Charm: 9][+40]
[Stamina: 10][+8]
[Physical Resistance: 7][+7]
[Mental Resistance: 8][+5]
[Passive Skills: Fellow Villager (Charisma towards female ghosts and monsters is doubled)]
[Active Skills: None for now]
"It really is useful, huh. Although I can't really feel the added bonuses, I should find a way to test them out later."
Jiang Lu marveled in amazement.
"So that leaves..."
He finally turned his attention to the lucky bag in his inventory.
Even though he was excited about the possibility of unboxing something good, he didn't hold out much hope.
When he first started trying to integrate into this world, he had come across math; he never chose the correct answer out of four options, let alone something with an unknown prize pool like this.
After clicking to open it, the panel was instantly filled with an enlarged image of the lucky bag, which then disappeared amid a flurry of golden light, replaced by a withered palm.
"Gold tier?" Jiang Lu couldn't believe it.
Could it be that all the luck he had saved up over twenty years was for this day?
With excitement, Jiang Lu scrutinized the detailed information of the item.
[Evil God's Left Hand (Fragment Four): A part of the Abyssal Evil God's fragments. After wearing it, you can borrow a portion of Its left hand's power.]
[Quality: Forbidden]
[Recommended Level for Use: 20]
[Fragment Four Power: Complete armor penetration, attacks ignore physical resistance]
[Note ①: This item is not the genuine Evil God's Left Hand and can be used in the real world. Each use will enable you to hear Its whisper more clearly. Please use with caution.]
[Note ②: Collect the other three fragments, and you will obtain the complete Evil God's Left Hand.]
If it had been anyone else, they might have tensed up at the notes.
But not Jiang Lu.
"The call of an Evil God?" Jiang Lu's interest was piqued, "Let me see what's up with this."
He didn't know what crappy thing dared to call itself an Evil God before him!
He put it on without hesitation!
The next moment, he felt his left hand swelling, as if it was about to burst.
"Recommended Level 20, and I'm only Level 1, is that why it's such a struggle... at this rate, it's going to be hard even to lift anything."
At the same time, incomprehensible whisperings appeared at his ear; for some reason, they sounded vaguely familiar.
Enduring the discomfort, Jiang Lu studied the ghostly image on his left hand.
Suddenly, he froze.
The scar on the apparition, and the white mark on the thumbnail... it seemed strangely familiar.
With confusion, he clenched his left hand, and the long-lost feeling arrived as expected.
His face changed.
"Fuck! Isn't this my own left hand?"
He looked back at the panel's description.
It took four fragments to make a complete left hand.
Jiang Lu finally broke down.
"I unboxed myself from a lucky bag, am I also a part of what you Play?"