Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead

Bai Lian is a serious man.

Once he confirmed that the lace fabric wasn’t a special item with unique properties, he immediately stuffed it into his backpack.

What else could he do?

The game space was limited, and it was unclear whether the fabric would start emitting an unpleasant odor.

So, stowing it in the backpack was the safest option.

If he encountered its owner again, he could return it.

If not—well, fate had other plans.

“Don’t do this again, understood?”

Bai Lian glanced at his right hand and sternly warned himself.

Then, he opened his attribute panel.

【Player: Bai Lian (Avatar)】

【Age: 19】

【Class: Shadow Sovereign (Unique)!】

【Skills: Initial Genetic Enhancement, Hand-to-Hand Combat Mastery.】

【Completion Frequency: 6 times.】

【Titles: New King (Equipped), Savior (Click for Details), Friend of Anomalies (Click for Details), Speedrun Master (Click for Details), Capitalist (Click for Details).】

(Note: Unequipped titles provide the player with a 20% attribute bonus and half the title’s effects [adjusted from prior data]. Bonuses scale with title tier!)

【Rule Points: 75,000!】

The panel had grown increasingly lavish!

Compared to its humble appearance when Bai Lian first entered the Mysterious World, it was like night and day.

If other players saw his current stats, they’d likely go into shock!

But… weren’t the Rule Points a bit too abundant?

Bai Lian’s gaze dropped to the latest Rule Points tally, and doubt flickered in his eyes.

The last time he’d checked his panel was during the "Fifth Estate" dungeon. Back then, his Rule Points had exceeded 2,000.

The Mirror Castle dungeon, due to its bizarre random skills, had been so chaotic that Bai Lian hadn’t even noticed his points. But if memory served, Mirror Castle had rewarded him with 10,000 Rule Points.

That brought his total to 30,000.

Adding the points from completing the "Transformation" quest and the mutated "Crimson Night" quest—40,000—he should have exactly 70,000!

So where did the extra 5,000 come from?

As Bai Lian puzzled over the surplus, other players who had just cleared "Crimson Night" suddenly realized their own Rule Points didn’t add up either…

“Oh well. More is better than less.”

Bai Lian shook his head, refusing to dwell on it. After all, it was free points—why sweat the details?

He continued reviewing his rewards, as two titles remained unexamined.

【Title: Speedrun Master (Unequipped, 20% Attribute Bonus, 50% Effect Bonus)】

【Acquisition Method: Clear the Mirror Castle dungeon in under 60 minutes.】

【Title Effect: Gain the ability to teleport short distances (100 meters), ignoring external conditions. Cooldown: 30 minutes.】

Bai Lian had earned the Speedrun Master title during Mirror Castle, but he hadn’t checked its effect then. The dungeon had ended so abruptly it felt unreal—too fast, even.

“But this effect is overpowered!”

Bai Lian marveled at the title’s description. A 100-meter teleport, ignoring all obstacles!

If he ever found himself restrained, he could instantly escape!

This wasn’t mere speculation. Some dungeons did trap players at the start.

After some thought, Bai Lian decided against equipping Speedrun Master. The New King title’s passive revival was still more critical. Though artifacts like the Witch Doll could substitute, they required activation. The New King’s effect was automatic—a lifesaver in emergencies.

Plus, unequipped titles still granted half their effects. A few inches shorter? Bai Lian wasn’t sweating it.

【Title: Capitalist (Unequipped, 20% Attribute Bonus)】

【Acquisition Method: Earn an SSS rating in the Crimson Night dungeon.】

【Equip Effect: Lend Rule Points to other players under a “borrow 9, repay 13” scheme. No bad debts! If a borrower nears death, their items, skills, and Rule Points will be seized. Items/skills convert to Rule Points!】

“Whoa ↗?”

Bai Lian’s eyes widened. Capitalist lived up to its name! He could loan points to others with a 44% interest rate—and if they died, he’d claim everything! Zero risk!

“But I’ll need to screen borrowers carefully. Newbies might default…”

He recalled his own destitute early days. Better target seasoned players—those with second classes had lower mortality rates.

But how to find them?

As he pondered, a yellow exclamation mark blinked in the corner of his interface.

【Player Bai Lian, you have completed your class change and are now an honored professional. The Professional Trading Plaza is unlocked. Access anytime!】

(Note: Attacks between players are prohibited on the plaza. Violators will be punished!)

【Enter the Trading Plaza? Yes/No?】

“The Professional Trading Plaza? Perfect timing!”

Bai Lian smirked. This was his answer.