A dizzying sensation swept over him, as if he had entered a bizarre and fantastical world.

Once his mind cleared, Jiang Che found himself standing in the middle of a forest path.

The night sky was as dark as ink, devoid of stars or moon.

A gentle drizzle fell, pattering softly.

On either side were crooked, withered trees, adding to the eerie atmosphere.

The scent of desolation and decay mingled in the air.

"It's so real. They say the Mystic World is an actual place, but who knows if that's true," Jiang Che mused aloud.

Just then, a voice devoid of emotion suddenly echoed in his ear.

"Prerequisite Quest: Please reach the Netherworld Hospital Inpatient Building within 30 minutes along the path."

"Friendly reminder: Exceeding the time limit or staying still for too long will result in a deadly uncanny attack. Your delightful experience is just beginning, so don't lose your life on the way~"

Immediately after, a virtual personal information panel appeared before him.

[Character: Jiang Che]

[Level: 0]

[Mystic Power: 50]

[Items: None]

A quick look at tinyurl.com/2p9emv8w will leave you more fulfilled.

[Revival Count: 1]

"Hmm?"

Mystic Power is the only visible attribute in the Mystic World, directly affecting a person's overall combat ability, the use of Taboo Objects, and various other aspects.

But typically, the initial Mystic Power is 10 points.

It can only be increased through level-ups, challenge rewards, external aids, and so on.

How did I start with 50 points?

Even those at level 5 or 6 might not reach 50 points, right?

Could it be that being handsome gives extra bonuses?

Jiang Che smacked his lips, deciding not to dwell on it.

In the distance, he could vaguely see a tall building, which should be the Netherworld Inpatient Building.

It seemed only a few hundred meters away.

Might as well set off; maybe he could really complete the challenge and soar to great heights?

By then, getting ten or eight wives would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?

What bad intentions could a young man possibly have?

However, before Jiang Che had walked far, a figure suddenly appeared ahead.

A woman holding a floral paper umbrella was walking towards him.

She wore a red dress and bright red high heels.

Her face was mostly obscured by bangs and a mask, revealing only a pair of long, enchanting eyes.

Jiang Che's face darkened.

He had barely walked ten meters and already encountered an uncanny?

In the Mystic World, anything with self-awareness is collectively referred to as "uncanny."

These uncannies could be monsters from strange tales, ghosts from horror stories, or even objects.

There are even deities from ancient myths!

Ghosts, demons, gods, cat-eared girls...

Some uncannies are truly terrifying!

Jiang Che wanted to bypass this strange woman.

But she walked straight up to him.

Her slender fingers lightly touched Jiang Che's chest.

"Am I... beautiful?" A seductive voice came from beneath the mask.

Jiang Che instinctively nodded.

"Then... how about now?"

The woman slowly removed her mask.

Her features were exquisite, reminiscent of a fox spirit.

She smiled.

The corners of her mouth lifted slightly.

Revealing teeth as white as jade.

Gradually, the corners of her mouth began to tear.

Her cheeks split open.

Finally, her mouth tore all the way to her ears.

Jiang Che shuddered violently!

The woman tilted her head, blood continuously flowing from the corners of her mouth.

Then, a voice as sharp as a knife sounded.

"Now, am I still beautiful?"

"Gulp."

His Adam's apple moved heavily.

At the same time, Jiang Che noticed a large red pair of scissors in the woman's hand.

Woman, mask, scissors...

Isn't this the Slit-Mouthed Woman from urban legends!

This is simple.

The teacher mentioned a way to deal with the Slit-Mouthed Woman!

Wait, what was the mechanism to deal with her again?

Damn...

I forgot!

Damn it, I'm an idiot!

If you don't work hard when you're young, you'll regret it when you meet a ghost?!

Jiang Che froze, his scalp tingling.

However, the Slit-Mouthed Woman's smile grew even more sinister...

"Am I beautiful?" The Slit-Mouthed Woman raised the large red scissors, her bloodshot eyes filled with impatience.

She didn't know why, but her kip was decreasing day by day.

The kid in front of her didn't seem too bright; finally, an opportunity had come.

I'll take it!

At this critical moment, Jiang Che had a sudden inspiration!

Jiang Che: "Ah ba ah ba, ah ba ah ba!"

After speaking, Jiang Che calmly walked around the Slit-Mouthed Woman and continued forward.

Slit-Mouthed Woman: "???"

What the hell?

Is this guy mute?

Watching Jiang Che walk further and faster away, then...

Run!

The Slit-Mouthed Woman finally reacted!

Brat, how dare you trick me!!!

At this moment, Jiang Che was running for his life.

I can run 100 meters in 10.28 seconds; that thing shouldn't be able to catch me, right?

Just as Jiang Che thought this, a blood-red shadow blocked his path!

"Am I beautiful!!!" The Slit-Mouthed Woman let out an angry roar, the large scissors in her hand eager for action.

Jiang Che: "Ah ba ah ba ah!"

Slit-Mouthed Woman: "Are you saying I'm beautiful? Then I'll make you as beautiful as me!"

Jiang Che: "Nonsense! When did I say that?"

Slit-Mouthed Woman: "Hmm?"

Jiang Che: "..."

"Then I'll ask one more time." The Slit-Mouthed Woman revealed a sinister smile.

"Do you think I'm beautiful?"

She had already proven that this kid could speak.

So whether he answered or not, she could cut his mouth open!

Seeing the Slit-Mouthed Woman's eager gaze, Jiang Che knew he had to use his ultimate move.

Jiang Che's body trembled with might!

Then he performed a Thomas flair, followed by eighteen backflips, and another eighteen standing jumps!

He moved quite a distance forward.

The Slit-Mouthed Woman was dumbfounded.

Landing.

Jiang Che grinned: "Do you think I'm awesome?"

Slit-Mouthed Woman: "???"

Wha, what?

Before the Slit-Mouthed Woman could react, Jiang Che took off running again.

He had figured out the Slit-Mouthed Woman's mechanism: as long as he didn't directly answer her question, he'd be fine.

I'm such a clever little devil!

You think you can stop me with this?

"Idiot!"

Just as Jiang Che was admiring his own cleverness, the Slit-Mouthed Woman once again blocked his path.

Seeing the bloodshot eyes of the Slit-Mouthed Woman, Jiang Che was dumbfounded.

In fact, with the boost from Mystic Power, Jiang Che's speed had long surpassed his original limits.

But the Slit-Mouthed Woman's speed was even faster...

"Why do you have to chase me?"

Jiang Che's face darkened: "I don't even have Jizhi Syrup..."

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