Only I Have the Law: A Fantasy Daily Life

Chapter 198 This is talent! Kid!
Initially, almost no one paid any attention to Chen Baiyu.

After all, he was just sitting on the edge of the bench reading a book, no different from the other people sitting around him, each busy with their own things.

Life is not a stage play.

There is no live broadcast every day.

However, when Chen Baiyu needed to extend the reading time to thirty minutes according to the task requirements.

Not only did Chen Baiyu have so much time that he had to meticulously analyze the author's intentions in every sentence and even every paragraph.

People around Chen Baiyu noticed something was wrong with her in a fairly short time.

At the beginning.

It's someone who ordered a simple lunch at a coffee shop.

The man was wearing a slightly wrinkled light gray suit, and his loose tie hung askew on his shirt collar.

He was holding a transparent plastic salad box in one hand, and a few lettuce leaves were stuck in a plastic fork in the other.

When she caught a glimpse of the cover of the book Chen Baiyu was reading, her chewing motion suddenly froze.

A nun with her eyes covered by a black cloth.

[Disheveled appearance and unseemly posture]

It could be said that the entire scene is filled with the implication of pure white.

This cover looks absolutely frivolous.

Anyone with even a little experience watching porn will immediately realize what this is.

Someone is reading pornography in a busy area!

He was somewhat taken aback and stunned, unable to immediately realize where he was, and even subconsciously looked around to make sure he was indeed in a bustling city.

then.

Several more people gradually noticed this place.

Although most of them did not have very good eyesight and could not actually see the titles of the books, they could still see the snow-white covers.

For example, there was a young girl next to me who was focused on typing on her laptop.

As she finished typing and prepared to take off her glasses to rub her eyes, her peripheral vision immediately caught sight of that dazzling white.

This cover makes it easy to understand at a glance.

Her fingers, which were about to type on the keyboard, froze in mid-air.

After blinking twice to make sure she wasn't seeing things, her face belatedly flushed red.

He then quickly lowered his head and started typing haphazardly on the keyboard, pretending to be very busy.

This is actually just like taking exams in school.

Once the proctor is standing behind you, most people will subconsciously twirl their pens or repeatedly flip through the exam paper, trying to appear very serious.

People tend to pretend to be busy when they are nervous or embarrassed.

But beneath the brim of her hat, which she had deliberately lowered, her gaze couldn't help but quickly glance in Chen Baiyu's direction again, filled with astonishment and a hint of curiosity.

In another direction not far away.

A mother pushing a stroller also inadvertently caught a glimpse of the book Chen Baiyu was reading.

Her steps clearly faltered.

The gentle smile on his face froze instantly, turning into an expression that was a mixture of shock and wariness.

Almost instinctively, she turned the stroller slightly away from the bench.

Then they drove away.

He was muttering things like "the world is going to the dogs" all the while.

In short.

Chen Baiyu realized that she was being watched.

The system tasks are causing his social death.

Actually, if he didn't want to die.

There are many ways to fake Zhongli's death.

Chen Baiyu can use the Thousand Illusion Mask to change his identity, or he can use the Illumination Technique: Myriad Manifestations to give himself an optical camouflage.

At worst, I can use the Illumination spell's illusion-creating ability to photoshop the book away.

But in the end, he didn't do it.

It's not because of any fancy sayings like "wild beasts always roam alone, while cattle and sheep flock together."

It's not because he doesn't want to take risks.

That's right.

Trying to take shortcuts is taking risks.

Anyone who carefully studies the written instructions in the task requirements will understand that such fraudulent behavior is unacceptable.

The original text of the task requirement is: "When the spindle of fate points to noon, stand at the noisy cross where destiny intersects, holding a blasphemous scripture, and under the baptism of mortal gazes, conduct a study of the covenant for no less than 30 minutes."

The first sentence, "When the spindle of fate points to noon," describes the time of the mission. The second sentence, "Holding the blasphemous scripture, standing at the noisy cross where fates meet," describes the location of the mission. The fourth sentence, "Conduct at least 30 minutes of covenant study," describes the content of the mission.

So……

What does the third sentence, "Under the scrutiny of ordinary eyes," represent?

This is clearly a constraint on the task.

According to Chen Baiyu's understanding, he needed others to notice his actions, and skipping classes and sneaking out were obviously not acceptable.

The more you try to find a way to avoid dying, the further you stray from the mission's requirements.

If you really want to use the Illumination Technique - All Things to do some real-world photo editing...

He felt that the task was very likely to be deemed incomplete.

Even if there's only a sliver of a possibility, he doesn't want to take that risk.

After all, since obtaining the system, he has never given up on any mission, and this mission is no exception.

Not to mention, this task not only didn't push Chen Baiyu to her limits, but also offered an attractive reward for a random class.

So there's no need to say more at this moment.

There's no need to take shortcuts; just focus on reading.

Just like the saying, "No matter how strong or fierce a man is, he can only be considered a little girl in front of Chengdu men."

This analogy may not be appropriate.

But the point he wanted to make was very simple:

Often, if he doesn't feel awkward, it's others who will feel awkward.

A hymn to humanity.

It's a hymn to shamelessness!

Even as more and more people gradually turn their attention to it.

He continued reading quietly, even analyzing from a mechanical and biological perspective whether the posture chosen by the protagonist was sufficiently energy-efficient.

Approach this book with this unique academic mindset.

It was as if a new world had suddenly opened up for them.

As the analysis progressed...

Instead of embarrassment, Chen Baiyu's mind was filled with a series of sharp conclusions, even revealing things that most normal people wouldn't consider when reading pornography in their eagerness to take off.

First of all.

He noticed that the book repeatedly used clichéd descriptions such as "cherry lips parted slightly," "jade body lying horizontally," and "alluring eyes like silk," with a frequency comparable to the mechanical use of a specific vocabulary, far below the diversity that a normal person should have when creating literature.

This made him wonder if the author had used some kind of mass-produced writing template, or simply plagiarized and stitched together popular internet tropes.

of course.

Considering that the author's skill level might be quite average, he felt that perhaps the author wasn't plagiarizing, but simply a complete novice.

After all, the author is indeed incompetent, and there are many aspects of this book that deserve criticism.

For example, the motivational logic of the character is completely chaotic.

While the motivational logic of such works doesn't need to be too strong—readers aren't there for that at all—pure reading material struggles to achieve the same direct visual impact as movies, comics, and anime.

Therefore, compared to similar works, it still requires some motivation, logic, and depth in its plot.

Otherwise, it would be the same as watching Liu Bei.

Why don't you let AI generate them? Instead, you're obsessed with classics like "a certain Jie," "a certain Bin," "a certain Grandpa," and "a certain Tsinghua Academy"?

Second.

Aside from the poor motivational logic and plot.

The "contrast" setting of the nun character is also just a superficial slogan. Her behavior is completely constrained by the need to serve vulgar plots and has no inherent consistency whatsoever.

As a result, Chen Baiyu frowned more and more as he looked at it.

He later even began to assess the biological accuracy of the book's explicit descriptions.

Based on my recent self-study of biology and medicine.

His final conclusion was that the author's understanding of human anatomy probably came mainly from low-quality animation, and some of the poses depicted could easily lead to muscle strains or joint dislocations in reality.

Its practical reference value is close to zero.

In this analysis process.

Chen Baiyu felt that her hard work and knowledge acquisition over the past few days had not been in vain.

Although it seems like it wasn't used for the right purpose.

But at least it was used to some extent, wasn't it?
At last.

When Chen Baiyu finished the task within the required thirty minutes, he gave himself a brief reflection on his extremely serious reading.

The review was short.

But it is absolutely precise and in-depth enough.

In short, that's it.

This book is essentially an extremely formulaic work, or rather, a mass-produced product designed to stimulate the senses at the lowest possible cost.

Its core objective is clearly aimed at the immediate needs of a specific audience, and literary merit, intellectual depth, and even basic logic can be sacrificed.

These books are precisely marketed to a specific readership that faces immense life pressures and seeks cheap and quick relief.

Its "hero x nun" framework is nothing more than a slightly modified seasoning in a monotonous theme.

It doesn't even qualify as a "popular, third-rate publication"; it can only be categorized as scraps from the industrialized erotic literature industry, mixed with traces of inferior literary imitation.

Its value lies solely in fulfilling the absurd requirements of the system's tasks.

After much internal reflection.

Chen Baiyu couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Most of the people who were staring at him left.

Even though Chinese people are generally fond of watching a spectacle, this is still the case. After all, it's not something that would make you feel terrible if you missed it, and no one would stare at someone who doesn't move for half a day for fun.

At most, I'll secretly take a video with my phone.

So when Chen Baiyu finished reading the book and looked around...

He discovered that practically no one was watching him anymore.

Everyone has their own things to do; the world doesn't revolve around him.

Moreover, even if a normal person sees someone openly reading pornography in a public place, they would at most frown and then leave.

Those who meddle in other people's business are ultimately a minority; most people are unlikely to stand up and say anything.

It's even less likely that he would just stay there and watch Chen Baiyu reading pornographic books for thirty minutes.

That's because they're really bored out of their minds.

Thinking.

Chen Baiyu looked around, then calmly put the book back into the bag.

The slow movements weren't because they weren't afraid of dying.

It's because we've gotten used to it.

I've already forced myself to watch for thirty minutes, so what's a few more seconds?

As he put away the books...

The system notification sound arrived as expected.

【drop! 】

The quest "Unsealing the Sealed Covenant" has been completed!

[Task Evaluation: At the crossroads of worldly clamor, you confronted the true face of the blasphemous sacred texts, bearing the heavy weight of filth with your mortal body! Filthy words could not obscure your thirst for knowledge, nor could decadent music shake the anchor of your reason! That seemingly decadent book has been forged by your extraordinary will into fragments of truth for interpreting desire and dissecting the human heart! This is the proper posture of one who returns to the source of all things!]

[Task Reward: 400 Experience Points Issued!]

[Title [Scholar] activated! Bonus experience points: 100 (25% bonus this time)!]

Total experience points gained: 500!

A familiar voice sounded.

This made Chen Baiyu raise an eyebrow subconsciously.

Talk about it.

He didn't know when it started, but he felt that the amount of experience he gained each time was increasing to some extent.

This is not about the bonuses from the title of scholar.

It refers to the experience rewards of the tasks themselves before the bonus, which have generally increased compared to when the system was first introduced.

Although not obvious.

But Chen Baiyu had this feeling.

This is a good thing.

In the future, when faced with the linearly increasing experience bar cap, there's no need to worry about having too little experience to gain.

While thinking.

The system prompts did not end.

The sound that followed, with an even more peculiar rhythm, interrupted his thoughts.

[Drawing exclusive rewards for your chosen profession...]

[Draw complete!]

Congratulations on acquiring the class-specific passive skill: [All Things Return to the Flow]

[Skill Description: Your contemplation has transcended the realm of ordinary meditation. When you gaze upon magic and magical power with absolute rationality and focus, this passive skill will assist your consciousness in efficiently analyzing the target's internal structure, operational rules, and potential connections. It will automatically channel and imprint the inherent "laws" or "information" into your spiritual sea of ​​consciousness in the form of a highly condensed and easily understood "mental model," greatly enhancing the efficiency of information acquisition, understanding, and internalization.]

[Note: The return of all phenomena to their source begins with contemplation. The return of all appearances to their flow reveals the true nature. This is not omniscience or omnipotence, but merely the first spark of truth ignited on your path to the 'unity of all phenomena,' revealing the essence of all things! Remember, the more you see, the more steadfast your mind must become!]

hiss……

Chen Baiyu gasped for what felt like the umpteenth time since acquiring the system.

This skill really does seem a bit overpowered.

This passive skill seems to be described in a fancy way.

But what it actually means is that when it comes to things and knowledge related to magic, this passive skill will give him more insight and talent.

This makes it easier for him to understand various magical things.

What is this concept?
That's an amazing skill!
With the passive skill [All Things Return to the Flow], he essentially gains the right to meditate under the Bodhi Tree as usual, and has access to a constant supply of Enlightenment Tea...

no doubt.

This is an extremely popular skill.

He truly deserved the social death he paid for it.

Chen Baiyu has always felt that he lacks talent and comprehension.

Living in an ordinary world, he wasn't completely ignorant about magic, but rather found it difficult to understand.

but now……

He has everything he needs!
(End of this chapter)