Anti-Malice Paid Loafing Punishment Mechanism

After receiving the Holy Light's blessing, Yuan Zhu noticed new patients waiting outside the consultation room, so he chose to leave without lingering.

Stepping out of the hospital, he walked alone on the street, staring at the dim sky, lost in thought.

Having personally experienced the Holy Light, the confusion in his heart hadn't lessened; instead, he felt his condition had worsened. It seemed there was a problem with his mental state.

He felt as if this world was sick. Since yesterday, everything he had encountered clashed with the values and understanding he had cultivated on Earth.

Now, even the sacred, righteous, and warm Holy Light had to be obtained by draining the life out of rats. And the locals were used to it, praising the compassionate Holy Light. It made him feel isolated and out of place.

"No! You're not sick, your judgment is correct. The fault isn't with you, it's the world that's gone wrong! Even I, a system Little Elf, can't stand it anymore. This is truly an inherently evil world."

The Little Elf sensed the abnormal fluctuations in its host's mental state, the abnormal levels of hormone secretion in his brain, and the clear signs of depression. So, it quickly jumped out, interrupting his dangerous thoughts and injecting rainbow energy.

"Really? I don't believe it!"

Little Elf: "There's a saying that goes, if you think something is bad or wrong, then change it and build it up. You're just an innocent transmigrator + dark big cat. What could a cat possibly do wrong? If you feel unhappy, then ruthlessly transform everything you don't like. Don't waste yourself, dare to wrong others. Screw this damn world! Make it conform to your values, mold it into your shape."

Yuan Zhu's low mood gradually rose under the nourishment of the Little Elf's toxic chicken soup for the soul: "Oh? Can I really do that?"

"The Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture will fulfill your ascension dream! Even if I can't do it, you definitely can. Keep it up, you have to believe in yourself!" The rainbow expert directly poured this roughly processed industrial chicken soup into the depths of Yuan Zhu's soul.

Reinvigorated, Yuan Zhu stopped thinking about the Holy Light's strangeness. After getting his bearings, he boarded another bus: "Then next, I'll go check out Fire Fang."

Half an hour later, he arrived at the cleaning company where he worked. It was a two-story cement building. Behind the building was a walled yard with a small warehouse.

As he entered the gate, someone greeted him: "Little Yuan, you're not hurt, are you? Just focus on recovering, the boss gave you three days off."

"Zhu, I heard you got caught up in an evil sacrifice, and a lot of people died? How did you escape? Was it exciting? Tell me about it."

"Yuan Zhu, the car you drove out has been retrieved. If you lost the keys, remember to register it."

One by one, 'unfamiliar' colleagues came up to him, showing concern. Seeing that he was in one piece and not crippled or seriously injured, they even made a few jokes. This made him feel a bit of warmth. Perhaps this world wasn't beyond saving?

A sturdy, barrel-waisted woman came down from the second floor, carrying a mop. Seeing him, she said, "Yuan Zhu, the boss heard you came and wants you to go up and see him. He has something to talk to you about."

"Okay, I'll go now."

He went upstairs familiarly, pushed open the door of the second office on the right, and saw a middle-aged man with a beard sitting inside, reading a newspaper. The man looked up, revealing an unremarkable, ordinary face: "Little Yuan, it's not easy that you survived."

"..."

Boss: "I took people overnight to retrieve the car and took over the crime scene cleaning work at that manor. Although not many corpses were left, the level of danger could be judged from the pollution residue. It's a miracle you survived, you're our company's mascot. In the near future, you need to watch out for strangers appearing around you."

Yuan Zhu: "Why is that?"

The boss smiled at him: "I don't care what you experienced. But surviving that kind of sacrifice unscathed, without being contaminated in the slightest, does that sound reasonable? Someone will definitely notice. Soon, those who are interested in you, or interested in the sacrifice, will gradually contact you..."

Yuan Zhu also knew that his situation was too conspicuous and special, but there was nothing he could do. He couldn't just run away because of this little thing, right? He lacked knowledge of this world, and he was unfamiliar with the place. It was better to continue using this identity to come into contact with the local extraordinary powers.

As for the risks? Once he activated the Boss Template, those who were interested in him would know who the real risk was.

Yuan Zhu spread his hands, looking expectantly at the boss: "Then what should I do? What can I do? Boss, give me some good things to save my life."

The boss rolled his eyes: "I want some too. Perhaps, it's time for you to enter this circle. Mastering a bit of self-preservation power can also handle more high-end cleaning work and earn me more money. But one thing must be stated in advance: contacting and mastering extraordinary power is inherently dangerous. You need to think carefully, don't be impulsive. This is fundamentally different from martial arts training and body tempering."

"The essence of extraordinary system cultivation is to actively, orderly, and with precautionary measures, come into contact with sources of pollution little by little. Actively pollute oneself, self-modify, increase the Deviation Degree, and ultimately obtain power beyond common sense. The most important point is that once this path is opened, it cannot be stopped or reversed. At the same time, it is accompanied by extremely high risks of physical distortion, mental corruption, and death."

Cultivating to become stronger meant actively and orderly being polluted. Uncontrolled distortion meant passively and disorderly pollution. This was in line with his understanding of this world.

Yuan Zhu: "Then what about the legal, righteous systems? Is it also actively contacting pollution?"

The boss shrugged indifferently: "In my opinion, they're all the same. The so-called legal True Gods and righteous systems are just those with enough strength. They have the greatest influence, their sphere of influence spans the globe, and they have mastered the right to speak. So they define who is righteous, and that's who is righteous. Of course, systems like 'Holy Light, Immortal, Buddha' are safer because batches of cultivators have perfected them one after another, and the risk of losing control is relatively lower than other niche systems."

Yuan Zhu became excited and asked, "Then what recommendations do you have? What can I come into contact with? What exists in this world?"

The boss put down the newspaper and rubbed his hair: "You've stumped me. There are many extraordinary systems in this world, with varying upper limits, constantly rising and falling. I suggest you choose a mature, high-upper-limit, and relatively legal system. Mature means there are many cultivators, more experience, and the probability of losing control can be reduced. High upper limit represents future potential. And legal ensures you don't become a rat crossing the street, whom anyone can legally beat and kill."

Yuan Zhu quickly stepped forward, poured tea and water for the boss, and asked, "What are some systems like that?"

"Safe and legal systems recognized by the public include the 'Buddha, Dao, Holy Church' triumvirate. In addition, on the New Continent, Steam Totems, Elemental Alchemy, and Knight systems... are also widely spread. However, the most widely spread, most influential, easiest to get started with, highest legal index, and most adaptable system in the world... is the Law System. Because whether something is legal or not is determined by the Law System. Even the Security Bureau is a supporting facility created for the Law."

Hearing this, Yuan Zhu decisively threw the Holy Light to the back of his mind and asked, "Is this Law System really that strong? The largest extraordinary force in the world?"

The boss thought for a moment and replied, "Let's just say it is? You need to understand one thing: any system has prerequisites or costs to enter. Once you successfully enter, it means your body has been eroded and transformed by this power, has unique attributes, and builds a corresponding 'system' in your body based on this. This change is irreversible, so once you choose a system, it's like dyeing a blank sheet of paper, and you can only go down one path from then on. The special thing about the Law System is that it can indirectly bind any system and use it for its own purposes."

Yuan Zhu: "I understand. Once other systems are chosen, you can't regret and quit. But the Law System has countless choices, so I'll definitely choose Law! It has a wide range of dissemination, low entry difficulty, and high adaptability..."

Boss: "Do you know the entry requirements or price for [Law]?" "What is it?" "The [Law System] is derived from the Legalist's concept of 'laws,' which you can understand as extreme self-discipline and self-restraint. You must first define your own will, and then create a set of law doctrines to restrain yourself. From then on, you strengthen your will through practice, and use your will to materialize the laws. Finally, you can use your own 'Law' to capture and restrain other extraordinary powers." Yuan Zhu: "Sounds a bit harsh, but the price doesn't seem too high?" Although he wasn't tempted, he felt that the [Law System] was much more upright than the [Holy Light System]. "Lifelong adherence to the law without breaking it, is that not enough? Then there's another entry requirement for [Law]: Anyone who sets a precept must unconditionally dedicate everything to the Pale Great Law. Including the power accumulated during their lifetime of cultivation, all assets and wealth, and their soul after death, everything must be offered in order to wield the power of [Law]. Can you satisfy that?" The ultimate indenture? "What is this Pale Great Law? Why should I dedicate everything to it?" The Boss then said with emotion: "The Pale Great Law is a theoretical concept, the will of Du Ling's planet, or the Heavenly Dao of this world. The practitioners of the [Law System] are constantly striving to 'artificially create an ultimate man-made Heavenly Dao that covers and governs all extraordinary powers on Du Ling Star.'" "This planet is connected to countless other universes, giving rise to countless magical creatures and disaster gods. Therefore, people with lofty ideals have stepped forward, wanting to restrain all of this and create a new world of order, peace, and cleanliness. Thus, the [Law System] was created, to create a supreme, impartial, and selfless 'Heavenly Dao' to operate this world." "The Pale Great Law is the true name of this man-made Heavenly Dao. It's like a code of laws that restrains and enslaves all extraordinary phenomena. The essence of [Law]'s ability to bind other systems is to use practitioners as tools to capture, control, and refine other extraordinary powers. After the practitioners die, these powers return to the [Great Law], enhancing and strengthening its essence, and then providing new practitioners with more powerful 'laws' to restrain and enslave even stronger powers, achieving a positive cycle." Yuan Zhu: "So, is this working for the Great Law? Or cultivating for myself?" "You are just a mortal, persecuted by magical creatures and bullied by the strong. [Law] gives you a chance to change your fate. You borrow the power of Law during your lifetime, and return everything to Law after death, fair and reasonable. If you don't want to, then choose another system." Yuan Zhu: "What other systems are there? Can you recommend a few?" The Boss shook his head: "I can't recommend any, I'm only familiar with the [Law] family, and their recruitment threshold is also low. How about this, go to the Rain Institute this weekend for a consultation. They have a department that specializes in the study of extraordinary knowledge, and you can pay for guidance." Yuan Zhu: "Rain Institute? Why does that sound so familiar? I seem to have heard of it somewhere." "Rain City University, Run Ning Municipal Gem Processing and Mineral Exploration College." "Ah! That's why it sounds so familiar." The Boss pushed a prepared manual to Yuan Zhu: "Alright, don't be too ambitious. Even if you want to choose, you can only come into contact with a few. This is an advanced cleaning manual, take it back and study it carefully. It contains a small amount of secret knowledge that ordinary people can't access. Since you were able to survive, you are no longer an ordinary person, prepare to take on more difficult challenges. In fact, both [Holy Light] and [Law] are quite good, their safety has been widely certified, they are indeed recognized as the leaders of the righteous path." Yuan Zhu: "Then which faction are you from, Boss?" "Me? What's the name of our company?" Yuan Zhu: "[Fire Fang]." "Isn't that clear then? I'm a partner of the King of Burning Fire." The Boss lit a flame with his finger, and then lit his cigarette, "You can go now. Go home and study the manual carefully, I'll assign you a task in a few days. It's a haunted house, form your own team, go exorcise the demons, appease the spirits, and purify the entire villa." Yuan Zhu's spirit was shaken, this is a big job? Without even waiting for me to level up first: "Haunted house, is it really haunted or just pretending? Are there ghosts?" "Of course there are, otherwise the client wouldn't pay a high price. How to operate, you figure it out yourself. If you don't do well, continue to be an apprentice and assistant to the old employees. If you do a good job, you can form your own team, take orders yourself, and take a cut from your subordinates." Yuan Zhu: "Don't worry, Boss, I'll perform well!" "Well, work hard, don't let me down." With that, he signaled Yuan Zhu to put away the work manual titled 13 Exorcism Rituals. Holding the thin booklet, Yuan Zhu left the Boss's office, feeling a little excited, it was the feedback transmitted to him from this body. The predecessor had been working hard, seeking this opportunity. To be able to come into contact with a more secretive circle, and have the opportunity to learn and master extraordinary powers. Now, he has even obtained the qualification for independent cleaning. Yuan Zhu simply opened the 13 Exorcism Rituals manual and started reading it as he walked, wanting to understand what the secret knowledge of this world was like? But gradually, his expression became strange, look at what's written in this book? Chapter 1: High-Temperature Demon Removal. Ignite a big fire, burn the invisible spirit, burn the polluting substances... The igniter needs to purchase Taoist talismans... blah blah. Chapter 2: Poisonous Demon Removal. Close the doors and windows, release chlorine gas, steam for 12 hours... Chapter 3: Subsonic Wave Thunder Demon Removal. Purchase specially made dried corpses of death bats, purchase thunder method power generation device, insert into the chrysanthemum gate and Tianchi, turn on the power... Quickly flipping through the book, he then saw: [Black Vinyl Grade Zen Sound Exorcism] requires preparing a shrine, offerings, incense, Buddha statues, a phonograph, black vinyl Buddhist records, and holding a small psychic ritual... Further on, there are also [Formaldehyde Incense Method], [Radiation Ore Town Evil Method]. It inexplicably exudes a scientific charm. Although it is not clear which part of the manual involves real 'secret knowledge,' the book 13 Exorcism Rituals records more than 20 kinds of exorcism methods, which is enough to prove the strong business capabilities of [Fire Fang Cleaning Company], there is always one that suits the customer. Following the good habit of slacking off, Yuan Zhu went all the way to the bathroom, found a clean cubicle, closed the toilet lid, sat on it and quietly read the manual, wanting to find a way to deal with 'haunted house exorcism.' Time passed by, and the toilet, which originally could hear the sound of dripping water, passers-by's footsteps and conversations, had become silent at some point. The only sounds that could be heard were his own breathing and heartbeat... "That's not right!" When he realized that something was wrong, the Immortal Scripture also issued a warning

[Abnormal space-time fluctuation traces detected! Please leave your current location as soon as possible.]

"What's going on?" He called the Little Elf. After a burst of static interference, the Little Elf replied: "I have relevant records, after comparison, it is consistent with the abnormal space-time fluctuations we encountered last night!"

Yuan Zhu immediately thought of the alley that didn't belong to Run Ning, and said, "Is it caused by this token?"

As he spoke, he took out the copper token from the inside pocket of his jacket.

"Huh?"

The token did emit abnormal space-time fluctuations, which were confirmed by the Little Elf's scan to be consistent. But what was wrong was the inside of the token, which made creaking noises. The metal characters and patterns on the surface were twisting, rusting, turning green, and peeling off rapidly.

The entire token was undergoing twisting and deformation under the action of an invisible force. It seemed unable to withstand the heavy pressure of space-time distortion, and it made a struggling groan, as if it was about to be crushed to death.

Yuan Zhu looked around. He was still in the toilet, but the surrounding light sources seemed to be cut off, and the visibility was getting lower and lower.

"Can I still escape?"

Little Elf: "It's happening too fast. You can think of this place as a closed space like an elevator. We are now detaching from the original space-time. Rashly breaking the balance will cause bad things to happen. Why not wait and see?"

Yuan Zhu was unhappy: "How can I encounter this kind of change just by going to the toilet? How many times is this?"

The Little Elf hesitated and said, "Perhaps this is a kind of 'anti-malicious paid shitting' punishment mechanism in Run Ning aimed at the vast number of salaried workers who slack off? Anyone who dares to maliciously take a paid shit, exceeding the standard time, will be teleported to another space-time to be hunted down and tortured?"

Yuan Zhu: "Hehe... you made me laugh!"

As expected of a master of psychological therapy, he suddenly didn't panic now, and even wanted to sneer.

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