1: Participating in a variety show adventure, getting a tattoo of nine dragons pulling a coffin.

"Ye Bai, let me tell you, I'm giving you the last ten days. If you still don't pay the rent, get the hell out immediately."

Bang!

The door was slammed shut with an earth-shaking bang.

Ye Bai looked up at the sky, speechless.

He had transmigrated to this parallel dimension several years ago, but he hadn't obtained a system, nor had he received any special treatment from the heavens. Furthermore, due to identity issues, he had been pulled into a university and ended up attending a diploma mill all over again.

For others, summer vacation was a joy, but for a student from an ordinary university like him, it was practically a disaster.

Ordinary college students weren't worth much!

Not to mention the difficulty of finding a suitable summer job, employers would ruthlessly drive down the price just because you were a student.

He had rented a temporary room in Magic City, and before a month had even passed, he was on the verge of being kicked out.

Now, all he had left on him was barely enough for food; where would he get the money to pay next month's rent?

Thinking back to the summer job recruitment notice he had seen before the holidays...

He really wanted to curse someone out.

What kind of nonsense was it that college students in Magic City could earn over ten thousand a month?

There weren't even many who earned over five thousand, alright!

Could he only accept his fate and go move bricks on a construction site?

Ye Bai glanced at the room and sighed inwardly. In his past life, he had the fate of a wage slave, and after finally transmigrating, he was still a wage slave. If he didn't work, he wouldn't even be able to afford this room soon.

Just as he was about to pick up his clothes from the sofa and head out to continue finding ways to make money, the old phone sitting on the coffee table suddenly rang.

Looking at the unfamiliar phone number on the screen, Ye Bai hesitated for a moment before finally pressing the answer button.

"Hello..."

"Is this Mr. Ye Bai? We are the organizers of 'The Strongest King of the Wild.' You previously signed up to participate in the program. Congratulations, you have been successfully selected."

"May I ask if you are certain you want to participate in the show?"

Upon hearing these words, Ye Bai was completely stunned.

He had seen the lineup for the show 'The Strongest King of the Wild' before.

This was a flagship program jointly funded by Great Xia's top ten enterprises—which were also among the top ten of the Global Fortune 500—and co-produced with Banana Entertainment.

The organizers invited ten top-tier stars as guests and would also select one lucky commoner through a nationwide audition from over a billion people.

At that time, he saw that if one participated in this show and successfully completed the missions, they would receive a cash reward of no less than five hundred million, along with various external rewards.

At his wit's end, unable to pay rent, and too embarrassed to call classmates to borrow money or ask his family, he had signed up with a 'give it a try' attitude.

He never expected that he would actually be selected?

However... the wilderness they chose consisted of the Ten Great Forbidden Zones of Great Xia.

The Hundred Thousand Mountains of Miaojiang, terrifying deserts, man-eating snow mountain canyons, and swampy forests... all were the most dangerous of dangers.

Never mind these stars and commoners; even professional military teams couldn't come back alive if they went in... For someone like him to go in, wasn't that just seeking death?

Compared to a summer job, this show wasn't something he absolutely had to participate in!

This money was truly a bit too hot to handle!

Just as Ye Bai was hesitating, an electronic voice echoed in his mind—

[Ding! Detecting that the host is facing a choice. The system provides two options!]

[Option 1: Agree to participate in the program. Automatically bind to the Supernatural Role-Play System and receive a Newbie Gift Pack.]

[Option 2: Refuse to participate. Suffer daily bad luck and nightly supernatural encounters in the future, eventually ending up sleeping under a bridge.]

"System?"

Hearing the electronic voice in his head, Ye Bai felt a surge of joy.

Damn, I've been looking for the system's trigger conditions for years without success. Who knew it was hidden here!

But this Option 2—

Is really freaking malicious.

He had no choice but to pick Option 1. Daily bad luck and nightly supernatural encounters? That luck would be way too wretched.

"Mr. Ye?"

"I'm here. I'm certain I'll join the show this time."

Ye Bai took a deep breath and agreed without hesitation.

"Very well. I will send the production team's requirements to your phone shortly. Please gather at the designated location in three days."

The other party stated a few requirements and then hung up the phone immediately.

Ye Bai was in no mood to listen to him; he was waiting for the system's response.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for making the correct choice.]

[Supernatural Role-Play System currently binding. Newbie Gift Pack obtained. Would the host like to open it?]

"Open!"

Ye Bai responded without the slightest hesitation.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining one Role-Play Task Card!]

[Character to Play—Zhang Qilin!]

[Current Role-Play Integration: 0%]

[Please begin playing Zhang Qilin as soon as possible!]

As the system's voice faded, a virtual role-play card appeared in his mind.

It was a handsome yet cold face.

As a transmigrator, he was naturally very clear about Zhang Qilin's identity. Ye Bai had always envied his skills.

The qilin blood, the black gold ancient blade, the Faqiu Finger, and other ultimate techniques—those were definitely extraordinary abilities.

He hadn't expected the first character he had to play would be him.

But the current integration was zero; how could that work?

He decided to get an outfit first.

At least his appearance had to be decent.

Ye Bai took his meager savings to the mall and began shopping for a hoodie.

Ye Bai was already handsome, with fair skin, bright eyes, and white teeth, possessing a hint of delicate elegance. After putting on the black hoodie, his black bangs covered his forehead. As he slightly lowered his head, half of his handsome face was revealed.

At a sudden glance, there was indeed a bit of Zhang Qilin's shadow in him.

[Ding! Current host Role-Play Integration increased by 10%]

Upon hearing the system's voice, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

It was this very smile that caused the salesgirl's eyes to instantly sparkle, looking at him with a face full of infatuation.

"Wow! Little brother, you're so handsome. Do you have WeChat? Can I add you on WeChat?"

The salesgirl said infatuatedly.

"Check out!"

Ye Bai responded succinctly.

Since he was to play Zhang Qilin, he had to emulate his behavior and mannerisms; he wasn't a man of many words.

The girl knew her hope for his WeChat was gone, so she could only process the payment for him and wistfully watched Ye Bai leave.

Just after he left, the girl hurriedly shared the encounter with the handsome guy with her friends... Walking out of the mall, Ye Bai happened to see a tattoo parlor across the street.

He remembered that Zhang Qilin had a tattoo on his back. Zhang Qilin's tattoo was innate. He didn't have one, but he could get one tattooed himself!

He didn't seek to be identical in spirit yet, but he aimed for physical resemblance.

With this thought, he stepped toward the tattoo parlor.

"Welcome! What would you like to get tattooed, handsome?"

The tattoo artist asked proactively upon seeing Ye Bai enter.

Ye Bai thought for a moment, took out his old phone, and searched for a picture online.

"I want to tattoo this..."

The tattoo artist took one look, and the smile on his face vanished instantly.

He wasn't seeing things, was he?

He wanted to tattoo something so ominous?

In the picture, the first thing that caught the eye was Nezha on a dragon's head pulling out a dragon tendon. Then there was Lord Guan with his eyes open lying in a coffin. Sitting on the coffin lid was Tang Sanzang chanting a mantra, followed by the Black and White Impermanence, with the silhouettes of the Ten Kings of Hell behind them.

On the chest was the headless Xingtian!

The Jade Emperor was being strangled by Xingtian, who was also pinning down the Buddha and suppressing the Great Sage Equal to Heaven!

On the left arm was a Blue Dragon Emerging from the Sea!

On the right arm was a Qilin Swallowing the Sun!

Such an ominous pattern was something the tattoo artist had simply never seen before!

Hiss!

The tattoo artist sucked in a breath of cold air. But seeing Ye Bai's serious expression, he knew this man was a ruthless character today!

If he didn't do the tattoo, he might be the one to suffer!

"This way, sir!"

The tattoo artist led him to the inner room.

Ye Bai lay face down on the bed, letting the tattoo artist draw the patterns on his body.

Several hours later.

Ye Bai looked in the mirror at the tattoo on his back. He had to admit, the tattoo artist's skill was truly excellent.

The next second!

[Ding! Current host Role-Play Integration has reached 20%]

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining Zhang Qilin's Will, 20% Physical Fitness, 20% Combat Techniques, and 20% Combat Awareness!]

After the system's voice appeared in Ye Bai's mind, he clearly felt the changes in his body.

His muscles bulged slightly and were extremely well-proportioned. His physique was even better than those from the gym. With a slight movement, Ye Bai could feel the terrifying energy beneath his muscles...