Binding the Simulator, Singing Costs a Life

"Damn it!"

At the Bin City long-distance bus station in the evening, Jiang Qiao observed his unfamiliar surroundings, inwardly cursing.

Just half an hour ago, he was at home, eating hot pot and singing songs.

After going to the restroom, he found that the scenery around him had changed drastically, and he had inexplicably transmigrated from his home to this world called Earth.

And it was a physical transmigration, the most devious kind!

Although his parents were gone and he was all alone, he still had ten buildings left by his parents!

Not ten units, but ten buildings.

Now, transmigrating here as an undocumented immigrant, he might have to fight with homeless people for a spot under the overpass tonight.

This was a huge loss.

Just as Jiang Qiao was feeling depressed, a mechanical prompt suddenly sounded in his ear:

[Ding dong!]

[Congratulations to the host for successfully awakening the Eerie Simulator!]

"What kind of crap is this Eerie Simulator..."

"No, the system has arrived!"

Jiang Qiao, who had been distracted, immediately perked up. Looking at the semi-transparent screen that suddenly appeared before him, he was overjoyed.

The plots in novels were actually real.

Transmigrators really came with systems!

Although it had changed its name to a simulator now, as an experienced veteran who had read countless web novels, he recognized its true nature at a glance!

As expected, web novel authors were all from China, and Chinese people don't lie to Chinese people!

Jiang Qiao's thoughts raced as he prepared to inquire about the system's functions.

Suddenly, bloody text began to flash on the screen.

[Warning!]

[Warning!]

[Warning!]

[The world the host is in is about to overlap with the Supernatural World!]

[In six days, the Supernatural Revival will occur, and terror will descend! Malevolent Ghosts will revive on a large scale globally. The human living environment will deteriorate, and civilization will be on the brink of destruction!]

[Please prepare yourself, host!]

The dazzling red light and the piercing system prompts, three consecutive warnings in bold...

directly left the still-excited Jiang Qiao completely bewildered.

Supernatural Revival?

Terror descending?

Human civilization on the brink of destruction?

???

What the heck...

What's going on!

He had just awakened his system and was about to reach the pinnacle of his life.

But before he could even get comfortable, it had fast-forwarded straight to the end of the world?

Jiang Qiao could hardly believe it!

Bro, are you kidding me...

[Detected extreme emotional fluctuation in the host. Would you like to start the first Eerie Simulation?]

Looking at the multiple-choice question on the screen, Jiang Qiao took a deep breath, calming his emotions.

No matter what, he was here now.

At least the transmigration benefits had arrived before the Supernatural Revival.

There was still hope for the future.

"How do I use this sys... simulator?"

Jiang Qiao asked.

The system voice sounded again in his ear, and at the same time, lines of text appeared on the screen before him:

[This system can simulate life paths after the Supernatural Revival!]

[Before each simulation, multiple talents will be randomly provided. The host can choose one to fuse with and begin the simulation!]

[Currently available talents for fusion: "I Can Still Stay Up", "Bricklayer", "Pallbearer", "Run, Brother!"...]

[Hint: The current version of the simulator can only be used daily between 9 AM and 9 PM!]

"So that's how it works."

Seeing the hint, Jiang Qiao immediately understood how to use the simulator.

Isn't this just like those text-based simulators I used to play before I transmigrated?

Those who know, know!

It's just that the talents provided seem a bit sketchy, making Jiang Qiao want to complain.

[I Can Still Stay Up (C-Class): You've traded your insomnia for a trendy receding hairline. No loss here!]

???

Jiang Qiao subconsciously touched his thick hair.

This is a huge loss!

According to the system's description, This talent allows one to be energetic at night.

The kind where you wouldn't get sleepy even after taking a dozen sleeping pills. But during the day, you'd be listless, as if your body had been hollowed out. It's a typical case of going bald without getting stronger!

[Bricklayer (B-Class): "I am a bricklayer, skilled at laying bricks. I want to brick that little cutie into the wall."]

Jiang Qiao unconsciously started singing along.

When he snapped back to reality, a "What the f*ck" blurted out.

What kind of garbage is this?

It's poisonous!

And this talent, no matter how you look at it, is perverse. Its effect is to brick someone into a wall without anyone knowing!

[Pallbearer (B-Class): Your strong physique allows you to carry coffins at a brisk pace while performing singing, dancing...]

If I choose this talent, can I debut as an idol?

And with such a strong body, maybe I could become famous in the adult film industry in the future.

But how would a talent like this be useful against ghosts?

Jiang Qiao fell into contemplation.

[Run, Brother! (C-Class): You're in a sorry state being chased by ghosts. But those who mocked you are now buried three feet under!]

This talent seems pretty good.

If you encounter a ghost, are you supposed to stay and play mahjong with it?

Running away is always a valid option!

Jiang Qiao pondered for a moment. There were many talents, but he could only fuse with one. This system is a bit stingy, can't he have them all?

In the end, he chose [Bricklayer].

Don't overthink it.

Talents are divided into six grades: SSR, SS, S, A, B, and C.

Jiang Qiao just wanted to pick the highest grade possible.

[Talent selection complete--]

[Initiating Eerie Simulation!]

[Day 1. A green smog enveloped the city, cutting off water, electricity, and gas. You stand by the window of your rented room, unable to see anything. However, the occasional screams let you know that Malevolent Ghosts are already killing on a large scale! Prepared long ago, you are not flustered at all. On your phone, powered by a portable charger, your teachers are smiling at you.]

[Day 2. You hear someone knocking on the door. Peeking through the peephole, you see a Faceless Ghost wearing a Gold Necklace outside. As you gaze at the Malevolent Ghost, it gazes back at you!]

It opened the gate and walked in by itself, asking if you had seen its face.

Its attitude, as if it were returning to its own home, made you feel offended.

So you lied and said you knew where its face was, and then, after its attention was diverted, you bricked it into the wall!

During the process, you accidentally pulled off its gold necklace.

That night, you were making instant noodles in the kitchen and singing, when suddenly a pair of hands from behind you grabbed your neck.

[The singing abruptly stopped!]

[The Faceless Ghost crawled out of the wall and attacked you!]

[You died!]

[This Eerie Simulation has ended!]

[Host survived for a total of two days, cooldown: 4 minutes]

[Congratulations to the host, you obtained the talent "Bricklayer" in this simulation, which will be automatically used in the next simulation.]

[Congratulations to the host, you obtained a "Gold Necklace" in this simulation, which can be materialized into reality.]

Seeing this result, Jiang Qiao was a little stunned.

He died so suddenly, the Faceless Ghost actually crawled out of the wall.

Was it because of his singing?

No, it must be that there was a time limit to being bricked into the wall.

He was careless, it seemed he should reinforce it regularly!

But to be fair, this "Bricklayer" talent is a bit strange.

Not only does it have a control effect, but it can also be used on ghosts!

As expected of my choice!

[Reminder: The host can infinitely merge talents in simulations. However, only three can be solidified into reality each day!]

"Three talents can be solidified into reality every day, so six days would be...?"

Jiang Qiao gasped.

Eighteen kinds!

Holy crap!

Isn't that amazing?

The game has just begun, and while others are still wandering around the newbie village aimlessly, you're already max level with god-tier gear, fighting bosses!

In the past, Jiang Qiao would curse people like that as orphans.

But now...

Anyway, he has no family left.

He has a significant advantage from the start!

The four-minute cooldown passed quickly, and Jiang Qiao seized the time to start the simulation again!

He didn't plan to solidify any talents into reality for now, intending to farm more and then choose carefully later.

It's a shame he couldn't just commit suicide at the start, otherwise he'd jump off dozens of buildings first!

However, Jiang Qiao planned to materialize the "Gold Necklace" he accidentally obtained from the Faceless Ghost to take a look.

[Does the host wish to materialize the "Gold Necklace"?]

"Yes!"

The next moment, a dazzling gold necklace appeared out of thin air in Jiang Qiao's hand!

He weighed it. It was heavy, probably fifty or sixty grams?

Good heavens!

I'm speechless!

Are even Malevolent Ghosts this extravagant now?

Compared to it, maybe I'm the real ghost?