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"Ahem..." Lu Mingfei cleared his throat, mimicking the knightly declarations of the Middle Ages.
"Nice to meet you, my princess, Erii!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lu Mingfei heard a "click-clack" sound.
The dark, lightless stone cell was cracking, and starlight from the outside world was seeping in.
In the final moments before the prison collapsed, in the light, he caught a glimpse of Erii's long, dark red hair.
Erii smiled and waved goodbye, "Goodbye, Ji-kun!"
Chapter 16 My name is Lu Mingfei, and I'm doomed.
The world fell silent.
Lu Mingfei's consciousness was forcibly pulled back to reality.
He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently.
The soft touch of the down comforter and the cool, skin-friendly feel of the silk fabric are now incredibly clear.
"System Bro? Are you there?" he asked, panting heavily.
Do not disturb if not available!
The cold, mechanical voice was decisive and utterly ruthless.
The brief answer actually eased Lu Mingfei's anxiety a little.
He took two deep breaths, trying to calm his racing heart, and asked the most crucial question directly:
"Is that Erii... really real?"
[It exists! But now? You're too trash, you're not qualified to even contact it.]
“Uh…” Lu Mingfei was about to ask for more details when he was choked by the blunt “It’s too rubbish” and rolled his eyes.
This lousy system is practically a mind reader!
"Then...when can I see her?" he asked urgently.
When you stand atop the world, and can be called the strongest man in the world!
Lu Mingfei's eyes lit up: "Does that mean that as long as I complete the third main mission and reach the limits of humanity, it's fine?"
【No! OK! 】
The two stressed words from the system left him a little dazed.
"Huh? What's the explanation?" Lu Mingfei was completely confused.
Isn't the limit of humanity simply the strongest man? Are there any non-human creatures out there?
Want to know?
Lu Mingfei nodded: "I want to!"
[Side Quest: Pick up Chu Zihang at the airport at 11:23 AM sharp! And arrange accommodation for him!]
[Task Reward: Unlock your personal panel!]
[Mission Failed: The status bar will be permanently updated from [Lu Mingfei] to [Lu Mingfei] (form locked, irreversible)]
"Chu Zihang?!"
Lu Mingfei's gaze was instantly drawn to that resounding name.
The myths and legends of Shilan High School instantly flooded my mind: male gods, academic geniuses, basketball prodigies...
At Shilan Middle School, you may not have heard of any class beauty, but you've definitely heard of Chu Zihang.
But when it comes to the mission rewards... hey! We really need to talk about that!
"Open personal panel"?!
Lu Mingfei was so frustrated!
Look at the protagonist's bound system in other novels, the panel functions are like a starting gift pack, slapped in the face in a flash!
Health points, mana bar, skill tree, inventory slots... it's all so fancy, it's like a game interface, it even shows you what time you go to the bathroom today!
When will it be his turn?
His stingy "villain training system" emphasizes "thrift and diligence in managing a household".
You have to earn all the features by completing tasks yourself!
Panel? You want it? Okay, let's get started!
This truly reflects the original meaning of the word "cultivate":
Starting from scratch and relying entirely on oneself!
The system is like a stingy, black-hearted boss, miserly to the core.
But you can't deny that whenever you manage to dig out some reward from the task list on your own, that complex feeling of surviving a disaster and feeling a little accomplished...
Tsk! What a damn sense of accomplishment!
However, when Lu Mingfei's gaze swept over the punishment for failing the mission that followed, his hair stood on end!
“'From Lu Mingfei to Lu Mingfei'?” He read it aloud incredulously in a low voice, “with a note in parentheses saying 'irreversible'?!”
You'll become a complete girl, and then become your senior brother Chu's girl!
The system also thoughtfully provided an explanation.
"Transform...transform into a girl?! Become Chu Zihang's...girl?" Lu Mingfei was struck dumb, his whole body frozen on the bed.
However… some untimely fantasies, like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, quietly sprouted up—
With Senior Brother Chu's handsome face and personality, if I were to become a girl and become his girlfriend... it seems... perhaps... maybe... it would work out?
Want to experience it now?
The system's voice carried a chilling undertone, like ice water suddenly poured on a cold winter day.
"Pfft!" The budding pink fantasies in Lu Mingfei's mind were instantly shattered.
He jolted awake and immediately shook his head vigorously.
"No, no, no! No need to experience it! I think being a guy is great! It's amazing! It's simply wonderful!"
Lu Mingfei was so frightened that he hugged his arms tightly, feeling a chill beneath him.
Just then, Erii's description—"I met a very, very beautiful older sister"—suddenly jumped into his thoughts without warning.
Could it be...?
A bold idea popped up.
He gave a sly smile, tinged with a gossipy air that even he himself found ominous.
"System Bro, from now on... should I call you 'bro' or... 'sister'?"
You really want to call me "sister"?!
The system's voice suddenly turned cold, freezing and shattering all the little gossip in Lu Mingfei's mind.
Lu Mingfei felt a chill run down his spine. His survival instinct made him stammer an explanation, his voice trembling:
"I! No! Absolutely not! I was just joking!"
"System, please don't..."
However, before the word "truth" could be uttered, an indescribable sense of unease suddenly swept over his entire body!
He gaped in horror, realizing that his voice—which had become high-pitched, soft, and clear—was clearly the voice of a young girl in terror!
As you look down, you can see the skin on your arm becoming smoother, whiter, and more delicate at a visible pace. Your knuckles are also subtly narrowing, and the lines are becoming more graceful.
Even worse, the boy's once neat and tidy short hair was now growing wildly as if by magic.
Her jet-black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, instantly reaching her shoulders, and it kept falling!
The unfamiliarity within his body made Lu Mingfei (Fei?) feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave!
Instinctively, trembling with fear, she reached out and touched her private parts—
"No...it's gone?!" Lu Mingfei froze for three seconds, then burst into a piercing scream: "How could it be gone! Ah—!!!"
She was overwhelmed by extreme panic and a sense of absurdity!
Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, she sprang up from the silk bed!
The oversized men's pajamas hung loosely on her suddenly slender shoulders, slipping down as she moved, revealing her fair and delicate collarbone and large expanses of smooth, jade-like skin.
She stumbled and lunged toward the huge full-length dressing mirror in the corner of the room!
In the dim, faint light.
The image reflected in the mirror struck her like a heavy blow, leaving her speechless instantly!
Who... is that?
A girl with features so exquisite they seemed otherworldly.
Her skin was as white as snow, so delicate it seemed like it could be broken with a touch. Her large, wide eyes, which looked especially moist after being startled, were staring wide open, with fine water droplets clinging to her thick, curled eyelashes.
Her long, straight, jet-black hair cascaded down like the finest silk, almost covering a large expanse of her delicate skin, reaching all the way down to her incredibly slender waist.
The girl in the mirror was slightly out of breath, her slender and graceful body curves were faintly visible under her loose pajamas, and she seemed to have shrunk considerably from her previous height, making her look even more petite and delicate.
This is not a dream.
The unfamiliar yet stunningly beautiful "Lu Mingfei" in the mirror was staring intently back at herself with her beautiful eyes filled with horror, confusion, and utter despair.
"My name is Lu Mingfei... I'm doomed!"
Lu Mingfei gazed at the breathtakingly beautiful yet strangely unfamiliar girl in the mirror, and choked back a sob.
……
P.S. It won't really turn into Lu Mingfei.