The Harem System's True Colors!

After some fiddling, Wu Yan finally understood the differences between the three.

Simply put, those abilities that can be mastered through learning are classified as 'Skills,' while those that cannot be mastered through learning are classified as 'Talents.' As for 'Bloodlines,' it's easy to understand: only those who possess the bloodline can master the abilities it grants.

At the same time, there are limitations to using these abilities. Even if they aren't in the same category, you can't master multiple abilities of the same type simultaneously. For example, the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and the Sharingan are a 'Talent' and a 'Bloodline' ability, respectively, but they both belong to the category of eye techniques, so you can only possess one of them.

Moreover, a user cannot possess two or more bloodlines simultaneously. For 'Bloodline' abilities, a user can only possess one. If they want to switch to another bloodline, they must abandon their original one!

Fortunately, bloodlines can be sold back to the System to obtain half of the original bloodline's ability points. It's a rip-off, but it's better than nothing...

After another round of fiddling, Wu Yan had a pretty good understanding of the System's functions. After all, it wasn't just abilities that could be exchanged, but also equipment, items, and the like. The familiar yet unfamiliar equipment and items were neatly arranged on the exchange list, making Wu Yan's mouth water. Under the System's prompts, Wu Yan also learned that he needed to use the corresponding points to exchange for these items and abilities: equipment points for equipment, item points for items, ability points for abilities, and summoning points for characters.

As long as he had these exchange points, Wu Yan could collect them all into his embrace, no matter what they were, as long as they were in the System. Of course, after studying it for a while, Wu Yan also understood that the System only had things you couldn't afford, not things you couldn't imagine!

If Wu Yan could maintain a human mindset after looking at the 'Equipment,' 'Abilities,' and 'Items' lists, then the moment he saw the 'Summon' list, he completely transcended the realm of humanity.

Wu Yan's eyes bulged, emitting a light several shades greener than a wolf's, his face almost blank as he stared intently at the Summon list before him.

Hatsune Miku: 5 Summon Points
...
Black Rock Shooter: 1 Summon Point
...
Ikaros: 1 Summon Point
...

The tranquil and natural forest seemed so vibrant, but soon, this scene was once again ruined by a sudden, ghostly howl.

We can vaguely see a young man resembling a wild man jumping and hopping on an open space deep in the forest, constantly emitting noise from his mouth, making anyone who saw him sigh: "Crazy!" Wu Yan laughed and cried at the same time, his body twisting uncontrollably. As for whether he was dancing to express his joy or just writhing in ecstasy, that was up to the experts to determine.

Wu Yan could now say with absolute certainty that this wasn't some kind of golden finger system; it was simply a Harem System!

What conquering the world, what dominating all directions, that was all fluff!

His ideal world was right before his eyes!

Wu Yan couldn't wait to poke through the projection panel and 'rescue' the girls inside. Unfortunately, his meager summoning points only allowed him to click wildly with a red face and thick neck, receiving nothing but a repeated system prompt: 'User does not have enough summoning points.'

"System, how exactly do I get these so-called summoning points!..." Listening to the system prompt, Wu Yan, on the verge of tears, felt like he was collapsing. This feeling of seeing but not being able to 'eat' was too unpleasant. This System was clearly teasing him...

"The user can obtain corresponding exchange points by completing tasks issued by the System, or by selling other items back to the System in exchange for a certain amount of points."...

"Complete tasks? Then System, do I have any tasks right now?" Looking at the string of zeros displayed in his status bar, Wu Yan felt distressed, but he quickly recovered. It was just like a gal game; only by completing the route's tasks could he win the girl's heart. It was a test of love!

Of course, this was just a humanoid creature's internal monologue...

As Wu Yan's voice fell, the System's voice once again echoed in a light and breezy tone.

Hunting Task: Survival Practice!

Task 1: Hunt 1 Magical Beast within the Giant Beast Forest;
Task Reward: 2 Equipment Points, 2 Item Points, 1 Ability Point, 1 Summon Point;

Task 2: Kill 1 Level 1 Magical Beast within the Giant Beast Forest;
Task Reward: 5 Equipment Points, 5 Item Points, 3 Ability Points, 3 Summon Points;

Task 3: Kill 1 Level 2 Magical Beast within the Giant Beast Forest;
Task Reward: 10 Equipment Points, 10 Item Points, 5 Ability Points, 5 Summon Points;

Well, if Wu Yan had wished for a bunch of tasks to grind points just now, then he was now in the mood to curse his ancestors.

Could you expect a shut-in otaku who spent all day at home watching anime and reading novels to take a kitchen knife and chop monsters? He'd probably be swallowed whole, bones and all.

"System, are you deliberately making things difficult for me? You definitely are, aren't you? I'm only Level 0, how am I supposed to kill Magical Beasts? Don't even mention Magical Beasts, even a wild animal could send me back to our great Hall of the King of Hell. Are you really going to make me get a boxed lunch before letting me transmigrate?"

The more Wu Yan spoke, the more agitated he became, as if he could imagine his tragic moment. His voice and performance could make the listener cry and the viewer grieve, and it would be even more convincing with a few drops of saliva and tears.

After countless times of receiving a boxed lunch in his self-created tragic imagination, Wu Yan finally stopped his speech with tears in the corners of his eyes.

Ding! In view of the user's low strength, which is insufficient to achieve basic survival, the System grants initial points: 1 Equipment Point, 1 Item Point, 1 Ability Point, and 1 Summon Point each, to enhance the user's abilities. Please use them wisely!

At this moment, the System's mechanical voice sounded like heavenly music in Wu Yan's ears. Looking at the extra point in each category, Wu Yan's face lit up with joy.

So your performance just now was all an act...

After receiving the 'newbie gift pack,' Wu Yan began to rummage through the System projection. This initial capital was his guarantee to survive in this other world. No matter what type of transmigration novel it was, they all deeply proved one truth: strength is paramount!

Only with strength can your boasting be truly impressive. Otherwise, you're just an idiot.

With strength, you can do those cheesy things, like saving the damsel in distress, saving the damsel in distress, saving the damsel in distress...

After rummaging through the System projection for a while, Wu Yan learned a cruel truth.

What he had seen before was purely the System teasing him. Others put the cheap and durable stuff up front, but why the heck were you putting the awesome and ridiculously expensive things so far ahead?

With fluctuating emotions, Wu Yan looked through the System list with a bit of a treasure-hunting mentality. Of course, the first thing should be abilities, since those were pure strength.

Although Wu Yan really couldn't afford some powerful abilities, some practical abilities were still quite attractive to him, and there was more than one, making it a bit difficult for Wu Yan to choose.

In the end, Wu Yan chose a 'Skill' type ability: 'Sword Mastery.'

Sword Mastery: Proficient in swordsmanship, with abilities no less than a swordsmanship master who has wielded a sword for decades; 1 Ability Point.

The moment Wu Yan clicked to redeem, a sudden pain shot through his forehead, and countless images flooded his mind!

The images showed swordsmen, each a master, practicing. They swung their swords repeatedly, each image displaying a different sword technique. It was as if they were imparting their life's work to Wu Yan, every movement, every detail, deeply etched into his mind.

Wu Yan's eyes seemed unfocused. He felt like he spent an immeasurable amount of time learning these sword techniques, perhaps a year, perhaps ten years, or perhaps only a day…

Soon, the images of the swordsmen slowly disappeared, until none remained. Wu Yan snapped back to reality, a little dazed, rubbing his forehead, and digesting the experience.

The complex and profound sword techniques were now engraved in Wu Yan's memory, impossible to forget.

After a long while, Wu Yan sighed in relief and smiled happily.

I thought I would be bound by this so-called System for the rest of my life…

Thankfully, the abilities he redeemed directly transferred the usage and training methods into his mind. Once learned, they were his!

Although he didn't know how 'Talent' and 'Bloodline' abilities worked, at least this 'Skill' type could enrich his strength and experience, right?

Wu Yan had been a little heartbroken after using up all 1 ability point, but now, he felt it was worth it.

Afterward, Wu Yan exchanged for a weapon. After all, how could he use sword techniques without a sword?

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

A flash of light, and a sheathed katana with no handguard appeared in Wu Yan's hand.

Curiously touching the long sword in his hand, Wu Yan nodded in satisfaction, tucked it into his waist at the back, and then closed the projection.

As for items, he didn't know what to exchange for now, so he would save the item points for later. As for summoning, although Wu Yan was more than willing to summon those cute girls, he didn't want to become a kept man. None of the two-dimensional girls were simple. If he summoned a girl stronger than him, it would hurt his self-esteem. He had to wait until he became a little stronger first.

"System, do you have a Giant Beast Forest map or something?" Although it was a little embarrassing, Wu Yan had to admit that he was a bit of a lost cause when it came to directions, being a shut-in after all…

"Ding! Giant Beast Forest map, complete version, Item points: 3. Exchange?"

"……" Okay, expecting anything from you was my mistake.

He was currently in a situation where every point was precious. He had just said he would save his points.

He would rely on himself. He refused to believe he would be defeated by this so-called forest.

Full of confidence, Wu Yan strode forward, heading towards the 'hellhole' that had made him tremble earlier.

Now that he had this 'Sword Mastery', a System product was bound to be a quality product. Bring on the Magical Beasts!

Wu Yan had forgotten that although he had gained some ability, his own level was still very cute.

"Ding! Warning! A powerful Magical Beast has appeared within 100 meters of the user. According to calculations, the user's chance of winning in a battle with it is less than 5%. It is recommended to avoid it!"

Wu Yan paused, then resumed walking expressionlessly.

"I was born to be a tragedy!"