After boarding the bus together,
Zhao Yuhao still took his usual seat by the window.
Lin Yu and Chi Qingchi settled into the back row.
Neither group exchanged many words afterward.
Instead, Xiao Chi (Chi Qingchi) and Lin Yu chatted quite a bit, discussing in detail who else they’d be picking up later.
For this comic convention event, Pingchuan University’s anime club had five cosplayers participating, including Lin Yu and Chi Qingchi.
Lin Yu was cosplaying as [Kaneki Ken] (Tokyo Ghoul).
Chi Qingchi was cosplaying as [Erina Nakiri] (Food Wars!).
The female club member Hehe was cosplaying as [Mirai Kuriyama] (Beyond the Boundary).
Jiajia was cosplaying as [Rikka Takanashi] (Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions).
And Huanhuan was cosplaying as [Yuno Gasai] (Future Diary).
Aside from the cosplayers,
a band formed by club members (two guys and three girls) had signed up for the live performance segment.
Including the vice president Zhao Yuhao, eleven people in total were heading to the venue—quite a sizable group.
After a brief chat with Lin Yu, Chi Qingchi pulled out her laptop.
She meticulously checked the audio files, background MVs, and other materials needed for the band’s performance.
Lin Yu watched the MV alongside her, impressed by the club band’s skills.
The song they were performing had a strong connection to Lin Yu’s character—
It was the opening theme from Tokyo Ghoul… Unravel!
That famously catchy "Oshiete yo~ oshiete yo~" song!
What amazed Lin Yu even more was that they weren’t using the original version, but a fan-made "Quad-Language Edition" by a cover artist.
The lyrics embedded in the MV cycled through Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English—making it an incredibly challenging performance.
Lin Yu also noticed numerous Adobe Premiere project files on Xiao Chi’s desktop,
indicating she’d done a fair amount of editing work beforehand.
"Xiao Chi, did you edit this MV?" Lin Yu asked curiously.
Chi Qingchi nodded proudly, tilting the screen toward him.
"Hehe, pretty good, right? I aced my video editing class!"
"Today’s performance is definitely gonna win the con’s gold prize!"
Lin Yu examined the MV, which was cut using footage from Tokyo Ghoul.
The timing and emotional buildup were handled masterfully—
the kind of polished edit that would rack up serious views if uploaded online.
"Damn, you’ve got skills!"
"How come I never noticed this talent during class assignments?"
"What was your class ranking again…?"
Lin Yu tried hard to recall.
How could he remember details from his past life that clearly?
He only knew Da Chi (Chi Qingchi’s sister) was the undisputed top student, consistently ranking first every semester—
a shoo-in for the national scholarship.
But Xiao Chi?
She hovered somewhere in the middle-to-lower range,
even trailing behind Lin Yu by a bit.
In his past life, Lin Yu had wondered:
How could two sisters, raised in the same environment,
have such a gap in academic performance?
Chi Qingchi immediately pouted and pulled her laptop back.
"Pfft, Mr. Smooth-Talker Lin, it’s not like there’s a huge difference between us!"
"Anyway, you’ve got your work cut out for you today—lots of people will want photos."
"Who knows? You might even go viral and blow up online!"
"We still have about fifty minutes until we reach the venue. If you're tired, you can take a nap first."
Though her tone was grumbling,
Chi Qingchi was still sincerely considering Lin Yu's well-being.
She even reminded him to rest so he wouldn't be too exhausted for the day-long convention.
Lin Yu flashed an "OK" sign, temporarily pausing their conversation.
By the time they arrived at the venue, it would be past seven.
The day's "fatigue meter" would reset by then.
But before that, there was an important daily task that had to be completed on time—
Gacha pulls and shopping!
Lin Yu eagerly opened the system interface.
An unusual notification abruptly popped up.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, Host! You’ve been granted the opportunity to become the acting sect leader of the Joyous Sect!]
[The Saint’s selfless contributions have been remembered by all sect members, earning you this rare chance!]
[To become the acting sect leader, you must dedicate more to the sect and gather additional resources. Requirements as follows…]
[Cost: 10,000 sect contribution points, 50,000 spirit stones.]
Lin Yu: "???"
What the hell?!
Were they treating him like some fool to be scammed?
And now they wanted him to buy his way into a leadership position?!
Previous promotions had never pulled this kind of stunt.
Was climbing the ranks really this difficult?
Lin Yu checked his accumulated stats:
[Sect Contribution: 1,280]
[Spirit Stones: 5,870]
At his current maximum grinding speed, it’d take at least three or four days to gather the required amounts.
He took a deep breath, forcing down his frustration.
Other than quietly accepting it, there didn’t seem to be a better option.
After all, this was the "acting sect leader" role—replacing Aunt Qimeng’s position.
If it were too easy, it’d probably be less fun.
For the first time, Lin Yu truly understood the saying, "You never miss the money till it’s needed."
Right now, he desperately wished for a high-reward quest to drop from the sky so he could grind it all in one go.
And if he really became acting sect leader…
What would Aunt Qimeng’s new title be?
Acting Sect Leader’s Wife?
Just the thought made him a little excited.
……
"Boom!"
"Rumble…"
Halfway through the journey,
Pingchuan City, already blanketed in dark clouds, was now drenched in heavy rain.
The minibus stopped at each station to pick up more passengers, gradually filling up.
What impressed Lin Yu the most was still the vice president—"Brother Hao"!
It wasn’t just him and Chi Qingchi who received special treatment.
Zhao Yuhao would personally step out to greet every member, helping them with their belongings.
And judging by the members’ reactions, this wasn’t unusual at all.
It was just how he operated.
No wonder he’d become vice president—the man clearly had skills.
He genuinely took care of everyone in the club.
Sigh.
What a shame, though.
Here was a "good president," dedicating himself to the club…
Yet love had led him astray, turning him into an "outcast cultivator."
If only he could break free sooner, maybe he’d find peace.
As more members boarded, Lin Yu couldn’t help but marvel…
Joining the anime club at Pingchuan University was definitely the right choice!
So many adorable girls!
Even if their natural looks weren’t top-tier, once they slipped into their favorite "skins," they all gained an instant +20 charm boost.
Regrets, regrets...
Back in my freshman year of college, why didn’t I join a club to liven up my social life?
These girls, chattering about anime and internet slang, weren’t nearly as reclusive as they seemed.
The moment they met Lin Yu—especially after learning he’d be cosplaying as Kaneki Ken—their enthusiasm went through the roof.
"Lin Yu, you’ve really never cosplayed before? With looks like yours?"
"Senior Lin Yu, I’m in Broadcasting too! Just finished my first year—we’re practically academic siblings!"
"Wow, Xiao Yu! You’re in the same class as Xiao Chi? You edit videos too? Damn, you’re legit!"
"..."
transmigrates into the world as the sect master of the Heavenly Yan Sect, which is on the verge of being wiped out. He binds a system that grants him cultivation power based on the number of disciples he has: for each disciple, he automatically gains a year's worth of cultivation every single day! Take one disciple: every day he gains 1 year of cultivation power. While others struggle through a year of bitter training, he gets the same just by sleeping through a single night. Take ten disciples: every day he gains 10 years of cultivation power. Foundation Establishment, Core Formation, Nascent Soul—he breezes through all bottlenecks without lifting a finger. Take one hundred disciples: every day he gains 100 years of cultivation power. Even a Soul Transformation Venerable before him can’t survive a single blow. Take ten thousand disciples: every day he gains 10,000 years of cultivation power! With a wave of his hand, he topples empires. With a single step, he crushes the sacred grounds of the universe. ... While others fight tooth and nail for secret techniques, Lin Yan casually hands out Nascent Soul-level cultivation manuals as beginner textbooks. While others strain to find talented recruits, Lin Yan opens his doors to anyone—so long as they’re human. In just three short years, the Heavenly Yan Sect went from a backwater sect made up of three crumbling huts to a sacred land that every cultivator under heaven would kill to enter. ... One day, otherworldly demon gods invade, with a million demon soldiers pressing down upon the realm. Lin Yan, yawning, rises from his lounge chair and glances at the system panel: [Current Disciples: 1.28 million] [Daily Cultivation Increase: 1.28 million years] He waves his hand casually, and the countless demon soldiers are reduced to ashes in an instant. “So noisy… interrupting my fishing.”
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
] This is a dark fantasy-themed dating simulation game. The main gameplay involves containing various monster girls and investigating the truth of a world shrouded in mist alongside your companions. However, due to his love for the dark and bizarre atmosphere, Luo Wei ended up turning a dating game into a detective mystery game. Women? Women only slow down his quickdraw! To Luo Wei, the female leads in the game are more like tools to perfectly clear levels and squeeze out rewards. For Luo Wei, flirting with every girl he meets and then discarding them is standard procedure. Worried about characters losing affection points? No need. With his maxed-out charm stat, Luo Wei is practically a "human incubus." A little psychological manipulation and those points come right back. It's a bit scummy, but the paper cutout heroines in the game won't actually come at him with real cleavers. However... Luo Wei has transmigrated. He's accidentally entered the second playthrough of this game. His past actions have caused all the girls to transform into terrifying yanderes. Due to the game's setting, most of the heroines he once contained are "troubled girls." Obsessive, twisted, mentally unstable, all aggressive yanderes... The type who will kill you if they can't have you... Luo Wei wants to cry but has no tears left. "I really just want to survive..." In short, this is a story of battling wits and engaging in a love-hate relationship with yanderes.
