“If there’s no towel, it’s really fine. As long as Xiao Feng agrees, I could just use yours...”
“I have one! I have one!” Ye Feng hurriedly nodded, realizing now that Shen Mengli’s earlier implication might have been about needing assistance. After all, he was a man, and there were boundaries to consider.
“Oh... so you do have one...” Shen Mengli’s voice carried a hint of disappointment.
“Well then, could you pass me the towel, Xiao Feng?”
“Sure... but Mengli, are you really okay on your own? I mean, if you need help with anything, like pushing your wheelchair in or anything physical...”
“It’s alright, Xiao Feng. I’m used to doing things by myself. Though... I don’t have any clean clothes to change into. Could you help me find something to wear?”
“Uh... I don’t think I have anything suitable right now. How about you wear some of my new clothes? I bought them a while ago but never got around to wearing them.”
“I could... but won’t you need them? Then you won’t have any new clothes left.”
Ye Feng waved it off casually, gently guiding Shen Mengli toward the bathroom door.
“Don’t worry about it. It’s just a set of clothes—feel free to wear them. Once your new clothes arrive, you can change into those.”
“Since you’re so insistent, I won’t refuse. Thank you, Xiao Feng.”
A small thrill ran through Shen Mengli at the thought of wearing Ye Feng’s clothes. Though it was just a necessity, the fact that he was willing to lend them to her felt like a sign of trust.
If she could nurture this trust little by little... she might just gain an advantage.
“Mengli, wait here for a moment. I’ll go get the clothes and towel for you.”
“Okay.”
......
Splash, splash.
As the sound of running water echoed from the bathroom, Ye Feng sank into the sofa with a relieved sigh. His gaze landed on a small teddy bear lying on the couch, and he picked it up, turning it over in his hands.
“Guess we’re kindred spirits, huh? You’re called Xiao Feng, and so am I. Mengli’s pretty good at naming things... though sometimes I wonder if she’s teasing me...”
Oh, right—he still hadn’t checked the rewards from the mission where he rescued Shen Mengli. Might as well claim them now.
With that thought, Ye Feng summoned the system interface, navigating to the mission log with practiced ease to claim his rewards.
If he remembered correctly, this mission included a special reward—something mysterious. He’d never encountered anything like this before.
After receiving the rewards, the system fed the information directly into his mind. Along with a 30-day extension to his lifespan, he obtained something called a Marrow Restoration Pill.
Huh?
The moment he heard the name, Ye Feng’s eyes widened. Just from the sound of it, this pill seemed extraordinary—but at the same time, a flicker of unease crept into his chest.
Whether it was the antidote he’d used before or the Limit Break Capsule, every system-granted item had impressive effects... but they all shared one unavoidable flaw.
Side effects.
The Limit Break Capsule alone had nearly killed him from its backlash. And now, this Marrow Restoration Pill sounded even more potent.
Then again, the system had also provided items like the Master Key and Substitute Doll, which had no adverse effects. Even the False Death Pill he’d acquired earlier had no listed side effects. Maybe this one was the same?
Holding onto that sliver of hope, Ye Feng checked the pill’s description.
[Marrow Restoration Pill: Upon consumption, the user undergoes physical reconstruction—purifying the marrow and expelling impurities. The more debilitated the body, the greater the effect.]
“!!!”
Though the description was brief, easily memorized at a glance, to Ye Feng, this was nothing short of miraculous. It was basically a complete overhaul of one’s physique—and since the system didn’t specify a time limit, the effects were likely permanent.
At this thought, Shen Mengli’s image surfaced in his mind.
If she took this pill... would it mean her legs could be healed? That she might stand again?
The possibility sent a surge of excitement through him. If the pill worked, it could change the entire trajectory of her life.
Besides, he owed her. This would be a way to make up for what she’d suffered. And as her friend, wasn’t helping each other what friends were supposed to do?
Just as he resolved to offer it to her, however, he noticed a line of fine print beneath the pill’s description.
This... this was—!
Ye Feng’s breath caught. He knew exactly what those words implied.
[Side Effect: There is a small chance the user’s physique may undergo unpredictable changes. Discover the specifics at your own risk.]
Phy... physique changes?
What did that even mean?
The vagueness of the side effect doused his enthusiasm like a bucket of ice water.
System... are you just messing with me now? I get that your items work wonders, but do you really have to slap a side effect on everything?
No matter how much he complained, it wouldn’t change anything. He was just a swordsman controlled by the blade—the sword’s wielder, but not its master. All he could do was accept his fate and try not to let the sword harm those caught in its path.
So... should he use it?
Ye Feng slumped forward, elbows on his knees, staring blankly at the floor. This could have been Shen Mengli’s chance at a new life, but now it carried an unknown risk. If something went wrong, regret would come too late.
Maybe... he should ask Mengli what she thinks?
Slowly, he lifted his head, his gaze drifting toward the bathroom.
......
“Huh? Are you sure it’s okay?”
“Mhm! It’s fine. Besides, my hair’s too long—I’d need to stand to dry it properly, and well... you know my situation. So, Xiao Feng, could you help me dry it?”
Fresh from her bath, Shen Mengli emerged in Ye Feng’s oversized clothes, wheeling herself to the sofa. The sight of her, damp and radiant like a lotus after rain, nearly stole his breath away. Thankfully, he managed to regain his composure quickly.
Honestly, Shen Mengli didn’t need fancy clothes to look beautiful. No matter what she wore, she carried an effortless grace—perhaps that was why she kept leaving Ye Feng speechless.
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
e, Immortal Body, Transmigration, System, Progression Fantasy, Academy Setting, Third-Person Perspective. Alternate Title: Transmigrating into a High Martial World and Reading Live Comments. Bad news: I transmigrated. This is a terrifying high-martial world, and my original, pathetically weak body fell into a coma and never woke up. Good news: I got a Popularity Points system upon arrival. I can see live comments and even create an unkillable alternate identity. Starting out, the alternate identity has all stats at 1. The system tells me that to grow stronger, I must participate in the plot, gain popularity points to allocate stats and grow stronger, and ultimately awaken my original body. And so, carrying my original body on my back, I officially entered Huaqing Academy, where the story's protagonist resides. From that moment on, Chen Guan kicked the original plot to pieces. Live Comments: [Doesn't anyone find this mysterious coffin guy creepy? He can summon indescribable grey misty hands.] [Is this guy a hero or a villain? What kind of onion became a spirit?] [By the way, does anyone know who's in the coffin? Shouldn't the debt for saving his life be repaid by now?] [According to unofficial histories, the person in the coffin was Chen Guan's first love. Their love was once passionate and earth-shattering, but they were separated by life and death due to worldly circumstances. What a star-crossed pair.] ... Years later, the world knew of a demon god born from a coffin, shrouded in grey mist, impossible to gaze upon directly. His foremost divine emissary often wielded a scythe, reaping lives like the god of death. As war approached, facing former friends and a boundless sea of enemies, Chen Guan merely raised his scythe. "Would you like to dance as well?"
