The Harem System Reveals Its True Form!

After some tinkering, Wu Yan finally figured out the differences between the three.

Simply put, abilities that could be mastered through learning were classified as "skills," while abilities that could not be learned were classified as "talents." As for "bloodlines," those were easy to understand—only users who possessed the relevant bloodline could wield its abilities.

At the same time, there were certain restrictions on using these abilities. Even if abilities belonged to different categories, abilities of the same type could not be mastered simultaneously. For example, the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and the Sharingan: one was a "talent," while the other was a "bloodline," but both were eye techniques, so only one could be possessed.

Furthermore, a user could not possess two or more bloodlines at once. A user could only have one "bloodline" ability. If they wanted a different bloodline, they had to abandon their original one!

Fortunately, bloodlines could be sold back to the system for half their original Ability Points. It was a complete rip-off, but it was still better than getting nothing...

After more tinkering, Wu Yan had more or less figured out the system's functions. It was not just abilities that could be exchanged; there were also equipment, items, and more. Familiar yet unfamiliar equipment and items were neatly arranged on the exchange list, making Wu Yan drool. Through the system prompts, he learned that he needed the corresponding points to exchange for them: Equipment Points for equipment, Item Points for items, Ability Points for abilities, and Summon Points for characters.

As long as he had those exchange points, Wu Yan could stuff them all into his pocket. Whatever it was, as long as the system had it... After studying it for a while, Wu Yan understood that there was only what you could not exchange for, never what you could not imagine!

If Wu Yan could still retain the mindset of a normal human after seeing the "Equipment," "Abilities," and "Items" lists, then the moment he saw the "Summon" list, he completely transcended humanity.

His eyes bulged out, gleaming even greener than a wolf's. His expression was nearly vacant as he stared fixedly at the summon list before him.

Hatsune Miku: 5 Summon Points

Black Rock Shooter: 1 Summon Point

Ikaros: 1 Summon Point

The tranquil forest was brimming with life, but before long, the scene was completely ruined by a sudden burst of ghostly wailing and wolfish howling.

Deep in a clearing within the forest, a young man who looked like a savage could vaguely be seen jumping and dancing around, endlessly producing noise. Anyone who saw him would not be able to stop themselves from sighing, "What a lunatic!" Wu Yan laughed as tears streamed down his face, his body twisting uncontrollably. Whether he was dancing to express his joy or simply flailing about in ecstatic madness would require expert appraisal.

Wu Yan could now be absolutely certain of it. What kind of cheat system was this? This was plainly a Harem System!

What slaughtering enemies left and right? What conquering the world? That was all insignificant!

My ideal paradise was right before my eyes, wasn't it?!

Wu Yan wanted nothing more than to poke that projection panel to pieces and "rescue" the girls inside. Unfortunately, with his pitiful number of Summon Points, all he could do was jab frantically at the panel until his face and neck turned red, receiving nothing but the repeated system prompt: "Insufficient Summon Points."

"System, how exactly am I supposed to obtain these so-called Summon Points?!..." On the verge of tears as he listened to the system prompt, Wu Yan felt as though he were about to collapse. Being able to see but not "eat" them was far too frustrating. This system was clearly teasing him...

"Users may obtain corresponding exchange points by completing system-issued tasks, or sell other items to the system in exchange for a certain number of points."

"Complete tasks? Then, System, do I have any tasks right now?" Looking at the string of zeroes displayed beside his points in the status panel, Wu Yan felt miserable. But he quickly recovered. It was just like a galgame—only by completing conquest missions could he win the beauty. This was a test of love!

Of course, that was merely the inner monologue of a humanoid creature...

As Wu Yan's voice fell, the system's voice rang out again, calm and unhurried.

Hunting Mission: Survival Drill!

Mission One: Hunt 1 magical beast in the Giant Beast Forest;

Mission Reward: 2 Equipment Points, 2 Item Points, 1 Ability Point, 1 Summon Point;

Mission Two: Kill 1 Level 1 magical beast in the Giant Beast Forest;

Mission Reward: 5 Equipment Points, 5 Item Points, 3 Ability Points, 3 Summon Points;

Mission Three: Kill 1 Level 2 magical beast in the Giant Beast Forest;

Mission Reward: 1 Equipment Point, 1 Item Point, 5 Ability Points, 5 Summon Points;

Alright, if Wu Yan had just been desperate for a huge pile of missions to farm points from, then now he felt like cursing his ancestors.

Could anyone expect a shut-in otaku who spent all day at home watching anime and reading novels to carry a kitchen knife and slash monsters? By then, even his bones would probably have been swallowed.

"System, you're deliberately making things difficult for me, aren't you? You definitely are! I'm only Level 0, so how am I supposed to kill magical beasts? Forget magical beasts—even a wild animal could send me straight to the great Hall of the King of Hell in my homeland. Don't tell me you had me transmigrate here just so I could collect my death flag?"

The more Wu Yan spoke, the more worked up he became, as though he could already see his own tragic ending. His voice and performance were enough to bring tears to listeners and sorrow to onlookers. If he added a little spit and a few tears, it would have been even more convincing.

After collecting death flags countless times within his own fabricated tragic fantasy, Wu Yan finally stopped his speech with tears at the corners of his eyes.

"Ding! Given that the user's strength is too low to meet basic survival requirements, the system grants initial points: 1 Equipment Point, 1 Item Point, 1 Ability Point, and 1 Summon Point. These are to be used to strengthen the user. Please use them wisely!"

At that moment, the system's mechanical voice sounded like heavenly music to Wu Yan. Seeing the newly added point in each category, joy spread across his face, and he beamed.

So all that acting just now was for this...

After receiving his "starter gift pack," Wu Yan began flipping through the system projection. This initial capital was his guarantee of survival in this other world. No matter what kind of transmigration novel it was, they all proved one truth: strength reigned supreme!

As long as you had strength, acting cool was badass.

Otherwise, you were just an idiot.

With strength, you could do all sorts of cliché things, such as saving a beauty, saving a beauty, saving a beauty...

After browsing the system projection for a while, Wu Yan tragically learned a cruel fact.

Everything he had seen earlier had purely been there for the system to tease him. Other people displayed cheap and practical things first, but why the hell did this system put all those awesome, outrageously expensive things right at the front?!

His emotions rising and falling wildly, Wu Yan browsed the system lists with the air of someone searching for treasure. Naturally, he started with abilities, since those represented pure strength.

Although Wu Yan truly could not afford some of the powerful abilities, several practical ones were still very appealing, making it difficult for him to choose.

In the end, Wu Yan chose a "skill" ability: Sword Mastery.

Sword Mastery: A skilled swordsman proficient in swordsmanship, with abilities no weaker than a swordsmanship master who has wielded a blade for decades; 1 Ability Point.

The instant Wu Yan pressed exchange, a sudden pain shot through his forehead, and countless images appeared in his mind!

Within those images were one sword master after another. As though practicing, they continuously wielded the swords in their hands. Every image used a different sword technique, and now it was as though they were passing on everything they had learned in their lives to Wu Yan. Every movement and every detail was deeply engraved into his mind.

Wu Yan's eyes lost focus slightly. In his perception, he had spent an unknown amount of time learning those sword techniques. Perhaps a year, perhaps another year, perhaps only a single day...

Before long, the images of the sword masters gradually faded away. Once not a single image remained, Wu Yan suddenly snapped back to his senses. Somewhat dazed, he rubbed his forehead and digested the experience brought by the images.

At that moment, those intricate and profound sword techniques had all been etched into Wu Yan's memories. Even if he wanted to forget them, he could not.

After a long while, Wu Yan let out a relieved breath and smiled happily.

He had originally thought he would be bound by this so-called system for the rest of his life...

Luckily, the abilities he exchanged directly transmitted their methods of use and cultivation into his mind. Once he learned them, they became his own!

He did not know how "talent" and "bloodline" abilities worked, but at least this "skill" had enriched his strength and experience, hadn't it?

Wu Yan had originally felt a little pained about using up his single Ability Point, but now he felt it had been worth it.

Afterward, Wu Yan exchanged for a weapon as well. After all, what good was swordsmanship without a sword?

Kusanagi Sword: From Naruto, Sasuke Uchiha's sword; 3 Equipment Points.

A flash of light appeared, and a hiltless katana in its sheath materialized in Wu Yan's hand.

Curiously stroking the long sword in his hand, Wu Yan nodded in satisfaction, strapped it to his waist behind his back, and closed the projection.

As for items, he did not know what to exchange for yet, so he would save his Item Points for now. As for summoning, while Wu Yan wanted a thousand times over to summon those adorable girls, he did not want to become a man who lived off women. None of those two-dimensional girls were simple. If the girls he summoned were stronger than him, it would be a severe blow to his pride. At the very least, he had to wait until he became a little stronger.

"System, do you have something like a map of the Giant Beast Forest?"

"Ding! Complete map of the Giant Beast Forest: 3 Item Points. Exchange?"

He was desperately short on points right now. Even a single point was extremely precious, and he had just said he wanted to save them.

He would rely on himself instead. He refused to believe that this so-called forest could defeat him.

Filled with confidence, Wu Yan strode forward toward that "hellish place" that had made him tremble moments ago.

Now that he had Sword Mastery, and system products were guaranteed to be quality products, what magical beast was he supposed to fear? Bring them on!

Wu Yan had forgotten that although he had gained an ability, his own level was still the extremely adorable "0."

"Ding! Warning! A powerful magical beast has appeared within a hundred meters of the user. According to calculations, the user's chance of victory in battle against it is less than five percent. Retreat is advised!"

Wu Yan paused, then expressionlessly continued walking.

"I was born a tragedy!"