I Can Become Stronger by Pitfalling Yu Xiaogang

"What do you mean, 'uh'? Think about it—" Zhang Tianyu had only said a few words before suddenly realizing something.

No, wait!

This was the penalty for failing a mission!

If mission failure penalties were really changed into things like these, then who would still do missions?

So he immediately changed his tune. "You find it difficult? Fine, I knew you'd find it difficult. After all, you're a system. Even if you have to look after your host, you can't just let the host do whatever he wants, right?"

"So let me give you a suggestion. [Hair growth speed is fifty times faster than Oscar's] should still be a punishment for mission failure. But the two things I just mentioned—the ones about Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun—you can adjust those into mission rewards."

System:...

Why did that sound a little off?

"Really, just make them mission rewards. I can accept it, and I believe you can accept it too. After all, that way, you won't be put in a difficult position, right?"

"Look at how good a host I am. I know you're in a difficult spot, so I thoughtfully offer you suggestions. Aren't I ten thousand times better than those hosts who only know how to boss systems around?"

System:...

Ah, that actually seemed to make some sense?

The other hosts it had seen before only knew how to make all sorts of demands of their systems.

Hosts like Zhang Tianyu, who considered things from the system's perspective and even gave it suggestions, were truly rare.

"See? I'm such a good host, and you still won't agree?" Zhang Tianyu sighed inwardly, sounding rather hurt. "As your host, I've already regarded you as the person closest to me, as a comrade who would live and die alongside me. That's why I'm so kindly offering you suggestions, so you don't have to be caught between the system rules and your host. Yet even now, you're still hesitating. Sigh..."

"Notice: The system believes the host has a point. Therefore, [The number of twins around you is five times that around Dai Mubai], and [X ability is ten times that of Ma Hongjun] have been added to the candidate pool for system mission rewards. They will randomly appear among future mission rewards."

Awesome~

Five times!

Five pairs of twins—ten beautiful women!

And the one about X ability being ten times Ma Hongjun's was even better!

Zhang Tianyu considered himself quite capable, but compared to someone with inhuman abilities like Ma Hongjun, he was still somewhat inferior.

After all, Ma Hongjun was so damn powerful not because he himself was powerful, but because his Martial Soul was powerful.

If he had ten times Ma Hongjun's ability, holy shit...

X the sky, X the earth, X the air!

However, at that moment, the system suddenly issued another notice.

"Notice: The number of twins will be five times that around Dai Mubai, but the host did not specify their gender."

Zhang Tianyu:...

"...What?"

Zhang Tianyu froze for a full five seconds—

"Holy shit! Dog System! What the hell do you mean? Are you fucking trying to make me screw guys?"

The Great Conman Zhang Tianyu

ps: Some readers have said they do not like seeing the protagonist and the system bicker with each other. I'm asking everyone here—if enough people dislike it, I'll try not to include this kind of plot in the future. I hope everyone can share their thoughts. Thanks!

Even without looking in a mirror, Zhang Tianyu knew that his expression had to be extremely ugly right now.

Uglier than if he had eaten a fly.

Fortunately, Zhu Zhuqing was standing in front of him with her back to him, so she could not see his face.

Otherwise, if Zhu Zhuqing saw the pained mask on his face right now, the little girl would definitely be left with some psychological trauma.

"Change it already! Change all the twins into girls! And make them all young and beautiful! Change it immediately!"

"Oh? Is the host angry? Just now, you said you would not boss the system around like other hosts. Why are you suddenly bossing me around now?"

So it was dropping the act, was it? Finally showing its cards, was it?

Zhang Tianyu:...

"Fine, I admit I was a little irritable. I apologize to you. But can you change it quickly now? My sexual orientation is perfectly normal. I only like beautiful women. I'm not even interested in lolis or pretty boys. Giving me twin men... No, I really can't stand it! Seriously!"

"Good System, you're the best system in the world. You're my little angel, okay? So could my little angel please change it for me? Set their gender as female."

"Sorry, Host, it can no longer be changed," the system said. "Rewards that have already been added to the pool cannot be altered."

Boom!

Zhang Tianyu felt as though he had been struck by lightning!

His vision went black, and he nearly fell off Huangquan!

"Host, there is no need for such despair. The twins' genders are completely random. Perhaps they will all randomly turn out to be female?" the system said.

"Mm, and they could all randomly turn out to be men too, right?"

"Yes, that is also possible."

Zhang Tianyu nearly spat out a mouthful of blood!

"Dog System! You motherfucker! I really want to..."

"Also," the system interrupted Zhang Tianyu, "the five pairs of twins will all be Soul Masters possessing Twin Martial Souls. Furthermore, they will all obey your commands and be utterly loyal to you."

Zhang Tianyu's expression changed three times within a single second.

Then, the divine skill [Thick-skinned Tactics] was immediately unleashed—

"Oh my! My dear System big sister! If you had a physical body, I'd definitely kiss you! Hehehe, why didn't you say so earlier? I apologize for what I said when I cursed you just now. You're my best system! You're the best system in the world! Hehehe!"

If they were ordinary men, they would be completely useless.

But if they were male Soul Masters and utterly loyal, then they would be underlings who could serve me and help me conquer the world!

And most importantly, they would all have—Twin Martial Souls!

Twin Martial Souls had a high chance of producing a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill. At the very least, they would have a Martial Soul Combination Skill!

I'm rich! I'm rich!

"Hehehe, then, System big sister, when will you issue a mission with that reward?"

"That depends on the future mission process. Host, please rest assured, you will not miss out on it."

"Alright!"

The dejection around Zhang Tianyu vanished in an instant, and he became completely energized.

What a damn roller coaster.

This system really loved playing with people's hearts!

Zhu Zhuqing stood at the front of Huangquan, completely unaware of Zhang Tianyu's ever-changing expressions and demeanor.

Since Zhang Tianyu had not spoken the whole time, Zhu Zhuqing thought he might not have noticed her nod, so she said:

"This feeling is really nice. Flying through the sky, free and unrestrained."

Zhang Tianyu smiled. "I'm glad you like it."

Then Zhang Tianyu thought for a moment. If he sang Zhu Zhuqing a song called Soaring Freely in this situation...

Would this little girl immediately fall deeply for him?

...Better not. Zhu Zhuqing probably would not appreciate Earth's pop music.

The mission of taking Zhu Zhuqing to Suotuo City was simple. He did not need to tell her anything; he only needed to control Huangquan and fly toward Suotuo City without making it obvious.

As she looked at the brightly lit Suotuo City ahead, Zhu Zhuqing's gaze shifted slightly.

Why had they come to Suotuo City?

He... he wasn't planning to take me to rent a room, was he?

At that thought, Zhu Zhuqing's little face suddenly heated up.

N-No, he wouldn't. He wasn't Dai Mubai. He would not do something like that.

But what if that was only an act? What if his true nature was actually just like Dai Mubai's? What if he was also a shameless scoundrel who wanted to force himself on me, what would I do?

I can't beat him!

I miscalculated!

The outside world really is dangerous. I shouldn't have casually followed someone out!

And at this exact moment, Zhang Tianyu still did not say anything.

The atmosphere began to grow somewhat heavy.

Just then—

"Suotuo City's night scenery is actually quite nice," Zhang Tianyu suddenly said, his voice still gentle and relaxed. "If you want to clear your mind, the best choice is to take a stroll through West City Night Market."

Zhu Zhuqing froze and turned back to look at Zhang Tianyu.

Zhang Tianyu still looked as he normally did, with a gentle smile on his face.

"They don't just sell things you usually wouldn't see there. There are also some decent performance-type Soul Masters making a living through their acts." Zhang Tianyu smiled. "Since we have nothing else to do, how about I take you to have a look?"

What else could Zhu Zhuqing say? They were already here. She could not exactly say they should turn back now.

That would be too awkward.

They found a secluded place to land, then walked one after the other toward West City Night Market.

West City Night Market in Suotuo City.

Although it was already almost nine at night, the night market was still bustling with people and traffic.

The people of the Douluo Continent had fairly rich nightlife.

They could go to the Battle Soul Arena to watch Soul Battles.

They could also go to taverns to flirt with the waitresses.

Or they could go straight to Goulan to indulge themselves.

Those who liked none of those three options could come to West City Night Market.

There were many strange little trinkets here. Rumor even had it that things resembling Soul Tools had appeared here before, causing quite a stir at the time.

As for Zhang Tianyu, although he had realized that he was a protagonist with a cheat ability, he still did not dare imagine that he could casually take a few steps and find a Soul Tool at a roadside stall.

Looking at the lively scene across the entire area, Zhu Zhuqing was slightly moved.

Although she had been born in Star Luo Empire's capital, Star Luo City, she had hardly ever properly gone out to have fun since she was young.

Within her family, the atmosphere of "the strong are respected, the weak are filth" was like an invisible mountain pressing down on everyone's heads, leaving no one able to breathe.

Every day, all they did was cultivate, cultivate, and cultivate.

Fun? Rest?

Why sleep long while alive? You can sleep forever after death.

Once you were filtered out layer by layer and became discarded trash, you could naturally rest forever.

As she looked at the bustling scene before her, Zhu Zhuqing felt a sense of unreality rise in her heart.

It was as though an invisible yet unbreakable barrier stood between her and everything before her. She could only watch, unable to truly become part of it.

"Cultivate today, train tomorrow—does cultivation ever have an end?" Zhang Tianyu said slowly, striking directly at Zhu Zhuqing's heart.

Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body trembled as she looked at Zhang Tianyu.

Zhang Tianyu gazed up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, his eyes profound. "Heaven and earth are boundless, time endless. Though we are Soul Masters, we are but tiny specks of dust beneath this eternal sky. The stars of all worlds last only the span of a blink, while we have already vanished without even bones left behind."

"So, since we came out tonight, be happy. You can cultivate properly again tomorrow."

Zhu Zhuqing felt that he made a lot of sense.

My Host Is Clearly Very Strong, Yet Far Too Cautious

As they walked and browsed, Zhang Tianyu and Zhu Zhuqing soon made their way through more than half of the night market.