Transforming Succubus: Almost Doomsday

Lin patted her own forehead, speaking somewhat helplessly:

"It was hard enough to find a reliable little guy, and to think he ended up with such a flawed attribute."

"This will greatly inhibit your growth, if your luck isn't good enough. Of course, our god is a gambler, and here in Advanced World, the utility of that value is flexible. If you're lucky... perhaps even with a little less value, you can gain more than others. But a person's luck doesn't stay good forever."

Lin's mood clearly deteriorated, but she didn't show it.

Attributes, for intermediaries, are also unpredictable matters.

Only a madman like Dr. A would think of researching such a highly difficult subject.

Zhou Baiyu felt somewhat relieved. At the same time, he further elevated his estimate of Dr. A's capabilities.

What exactly is this guy?

"Right, Lin, the person I saved seems to be in some kind of cocooning state, but I interrupted it, and then the traces of corruption on her body began to fade away. I'm willing to pay Advanced Points, I want to know what will happen to her next?"

Lin's expression remained serious:

"Cocooning? It's a kind of corrupt species evolution, Demon Emperor-level evolution. After completion, it might still be Demon Emperor-level, but with more abilities."

"There's also a very small possibility that she could evolve into... Demon Emperor level, although this probability is low. But I must say, this corrupt species has great potential."

"And about your cocooning failure and the fading corruption marks, it means the evolution failed. She will gradually regain consciousness, suppress the corruption, or..."

Zhou Baiyu was a bit anxious:

"Or what?"

Lin said earnestly:

"Or she might actually still be evolving. It's just more in line with what this world can accept, and if this evolution completes, her consciousness won't be affected by corruption; she will retain her own consciousness. But either way, she remains a part of the corrupt species."

Zhou Baiyu understood. This was somewhat good news. At least... it seemed that either direction would leave Zhang Haoyun in control.

The fact that his Advanced Points were "plundered" by the attribute, along with the real world now dealing with a corrupt species, both troubled Lin.

Lin's brows were always furrowed.

Zhou Baiyu then said:

"Let's talk about something pleasant, Lin, I think I got an item?"

Lin looked even more upset:

"An all-version item, not only can it help you deal with defensive mode, in the Advanced World, it might also be useful."

"Of course, for most forerunners, the greatest use of an all-version tool is to be... less conventional in the rule-abiding real world."

"But... the item you got, um... use it carefully."

Lin pulled out a rectangular box from under the counter.

The box, shrouded in black mist, exuded a mysterious aura.

Zhou Baiyu lifted the lid of the box, frowning and asked:

"Boots?"

Inside the box were a pair of pure white, unadorned running shoes.

They felt cold to the touch, made of an unknown material.

As a Mutator and a fourth rank, Lin had long been aware of the gift Zhou Baiyu received.

As an intermediary, she had to say, what Zhou Baiyu got was a double-edged sword.

"I can't really comment on them, using these shoes can bring you... a bit of excitement. But excitement isn't necessarily a good thing."

Zhou Baiyu's gaze already reflected anticipation.

Of course, what he saw was different from what Lin saw, different styles, item names, and notes accordingly.

For instance, what Lin saw was named [Dragon-Tiger Meeting Shoes].

While Zhou Baiyu saw—

[Item Name: Who Should I Provoke Today?]

[Specialty: Nice style. Will attract the attention of running shoe enthusiasts.]

[Description: It's not really about that specialty, simply put, these shoes will lead you to some... strange places, and make you encounter strange people and events.

The good news is, corruption is slowly seeping into your world, and with these shoes, you will more easily encounter those bizarre events under bizarre rules.

The bad news is, they might truly change your life completely. Embrace these fate-bound shoes.]

But I suggest you put them on and give them a try, real men wouldn't be scared to wear a pair of shoes, right? Even though they're a bit small.

[Status: Unmutatable (Insufficient level)]

Zhou Baiyu was utterly dumbfounded.

This really is "The gods are literally giving me small shoes."

Lin said,

"Your constitution is quite special, but for now, it just makes you more likable to those corrupted. Everything you've encountered so far was purely by chance."

"But once you wear these shoes, you might start encountering bizarre events frequently."

"Honestly, it's dangerous, but the opportunities are great. This is an invitation to say goodbye to an ordinary life."

"Wear them, or seal them away, it's up to you."

Once again, Zhou Baiyu came to a crossroads of fate.

But once again, he displayed the madness of a gambler.

"Why the fuss, I've already dated a corrupted, now I have a corrupted leader, a corrupted daughter, a corrupted ally, even corrupted confidante. If I don't wear these shoes, could I ever live a normal life?"

Zhou Baiyu decisively put on the shoes and regretted it the very next second.

"Damn, why has a countdown appeared? And why is there only four hours left?" he got so frightened he immediately tried to take off the shoes.

But it was too late, Lin shook her head,

"I told you, these shoes... will take you far from a normal life, making it easier for you to get involved in events related to the corrupted in the real world... And at the Transition Zone, you're more likely to be recruited."

Zhou Baiyu really wanted to curse, "The second part is so crucial, Lin, why didn't you say it earlier?"

Now, he needed to go back to his apartment, turn on the computer, and wait for a blue screen to see what the update was about.

Lin just shrugged, seemingly having quickly accepted everything, humorously commenting,

"Not bad, though your advance points have decreased because of your trait... the frequency of your assignments has increased, huh."

Lower work efficiency, doesn't that result in overtime?

Zhou Baiyu internally had a wild rant, based on his past experiences, in the final hours of the countdown, there could be an update notice at any moment.

He had asked all the questions he wanted and had confirmed some things with Lin. He didn't stay any longer.

After all, he would soon be heading back to the Transition Zone to prepare for battle.

Zhou Baiyu disappeared.

As for Lin, she started to slowly prepare cocktails; Zhou Baiyu had the privilege of getting an extra glass each time he was drafted.

Soon, Zhou Baiyu would be forcefully returned to the Transition Zone, and she needed to get everything ready in advance.

...

...

Back in the original world, inside the rented apartment.

Zhou Baiyu waiting for the blue screen was as anxious as a husband waiting for his baby's cry outside the delivery room.

Logically, his draft cycle shouldn't be this short, but after wearing the damn shoes given by the gods, everything had changed.

In fact, it was more than that.

The shoes, symbolizing "a strange fate," deepened Zhou Baiyu's ties with corruption once he returned to his residence, that is, the real world.

In Linxiang City's Concert Hall, a few youths playing piano suddenly began bleeding from their eyes.

Not long ago, she had just visited the scene of the "Bug Disaster" in the old town.

The Suicide Intervention Center, Zhou Baiyu's former colleague, Li Ping, who worked next to Zhou Baiyu's desk, also went out this afternoon due to work needs, investigating families affected by the Bug Disaster in the old town, seemingly planning some activities with local charities.

But after returning home, she felt unwell.

In the bathroom... she kept vomiting, and after seeing the wriggling vomit, she let out a scream of fright.

Inside the Duan Kun's surreal basement, Haoyun—

opened her eyes.

(Today's chapter is nearly six thousand words long, not too short... right?)