Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

Before Shen Xingzhuo, no one had ever entered the S-level or even higher level of strange tales.

So when the ghost story announced that she had "officially entered the main storyline," many people were incredulous.

How could this be?

Shen Xingzhuo's storyline has progressed to 15%, but it's only just begun?

The people of Tianxia were still able to keep their composure; they had developed an almost religious trust in Shen Xingzhuo.

However, in other countries that were also targeted by "Guanyin Brocade", the atmosphere has already reached a freezing point.

Are their chosen ones truly capable of passing through safely?

Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will begin to grow wildly.

Pluto's graveyards are now being snapped up at exorbitant prices, rivaling those of the rarest interstellar resources.

A small number of people even spend lavishly, attempting to gain the protection of the Tianxia Kingdom by changing their nationality.

But Guan Shanyue wasn't buying it at all.

In chaotic times, money is worthless. Those who have "insulted or questioned" Shen Xingzhuo will never be able to live under her protection in their next life.

The atmosphere in the real world suddenly became tense.

Therefore, no one has noticed yet that the number of real-time online users in the upper left corner of the screen is gradually increasing.

……

In ghost stories.

Because Pei Xi was a strange being, and his aura was of the same origin as the Soul-Locking Nails, he easily pulled them out of Shen Xingzhuo's soul one by one.

After being freed from his restraints, Shen Xingzhuo found a dry stone step to meditate and regulate his breathing.

Pei Xi quietly curled up into a small ball, leaning against her side.

It lowered its head, its small, bluish-purple hands repeatedly stroking its eyes, wiping away glistening tears as its fingertips brushed against the corners of its eyes.

"Mother." His gaze fell on Shen Xingzhuo with tenderness, his eyes filled with a heartbreaking light, "Xi'er can see again."

Shen Xingzhuo looked at him, patted his head, and then touched the tip of her own nose.

Why do I feel a little guilty...?

In theory, she could give Pei Xi insightful advice, and naturally, she could also speak up for him.

They were all things that came easily to me.

However, she didn't do it readily because she realized that there were conditions attached to getting Pei Xi to do things.

So... she wanted to save the opportunity to speak up for later.

Pei Xi remained an enigma; even with her lips sealed, it didn't affect her in any way.

"It's good that Xi'er can see it now," she said gently.

The strange tale, which had been silent for a long time, suddenly let out a cold snort.

Shen Xingzhuo raised an eyebrow. "Wait, why is it still here?"

A sudden sharp pain shot through her mind, followed by a series of strange tales.

[As the chosen one Shen Xingzhuo officially enters the advanced supernatural tale for the first time, node rewards are being distributed!]

[Tianxia Kingdom's national fortune value +30 points!]

[Tianxia Kingdom Resources Refresh - Obtain three each of Sniper Rifles and Monster-Hunting Swords; 50 bottles of each type of potion; and a randomly appearing Spiritual Qi Spring!]

[The spring attracts strange creatures; the Tianxia Kingdom must ensure the complete purification of the city's peace!]

[Given that the Chosen One, Shen Xingzhuo, possesses the innate "Yin-Yang Eyes," this reward is cancelled. Instead, he will be rewarded with a book of inscriptions. The specific uses of this book will be revealed to the Chosen One upon encountering it!]

[Rewards have been distributed.]

[Friendly reminder: Chosen one, please remember your identity: Pei Yin, the eldest daughter of the Pei family!]

Upon hearing this reward, Guan Shanyue and Shen Xingzhuo's expressions both darkened.

I knew the ghost stories wouldn't be so kind. This spiritual spring water is very powerful, but if it attracts strange creatures or other people with ulterior motives, it could be a disaster.

And what exactly does that final friendly reminder mean?

Is it cozy?

Neither of them thought so.

Because from the moment they entered the supernatural tale to the emergence of the rules, it was emphasized that Shen Xingzhuo's identity this time was Pei Yin, the eldest daughter of the Pei family.

Shen Xingzhu had previously doubted the authenticity of this identity, but at the time there was no way to verify it, so she really used Pei Yin as the anchor for this identity.

But now that Wei Qi has brought this up again, it's not that simple.

Before Shen Xingzhuo could think further, the butterfly mark on the back of her hand suddenly began to burn.

The originally black butterfly pattern now had an eerie dark red hue.

The next second, her soul transformed into light, floating Qi, which was drawn upwards by an invisible current.

"Xi'er!"

Shen Xingzhu reached out to pull Pei Xi along, but unexpectedly her arm passed straight through Pei Xi's body.

Her heart tightened, and she immediately asked, "Xi'er, can you climb up the well by yourself?"

Pei Xi looked up at her small face, shook her head blankly, and tears quickly welled up in her newly acquired eyes.

The thought of leaving Pei Xi alone at the bottom of this gloomy well made her feel uneasy.

Shen Xingzhu clenched her fist and reassured him:

"Xi'er, stay here and don't move. Wait for your mother to come back for you!"

"Mother promises, she will definitely come back for you!"

Pei Xi nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face.

He hugged his knees and obediently sat back on the cold stone steps, pointing with his little finger to the silent, wriggling infant spirits on the chains around him.

"Mother, don't be afraid... There are so many younger brothers and sisters here..."

"They can play with Xi'er..."

Pei Xi's understanding made Shen Xingzhuo's heart ache.

But she had no time to respond; her vision shot upwards, and she saw the light at the well opening rapidly increase in size!

The soul returns to its original state.

The familiar outer courtyard of the ancestral hall was still there, but the chaos caused by the miniature tornado had disappeared.

With the full moon hanging high in the sky, Shen Xingzhuo could clearly see that "the celestial dog was eating the moon."

A sinister voice suddenly exploded:

"Young Miss, I've been searching high and low for you!"

Shen Xingzhuo suddenly turned around to look.

She saw an old woman with high cheekbones staring at her menacingly, her eyes like knives piercing her.

Moreover, the old woman's face was unfamiliar; she had never seen her before.

"This old servant is here on the orders of the madam to invite the young lady back to Jinyin Pavilion."

The old nanny's voice was hoarse, "Tomorrow is your big day, and for the bride to run around like this... is extremely unlucky!"

Shen Xingzhu pressed his palms together, becoming wary.

"Jinyin Pavilion?"

But isn't her courtyard called "Fujinxuan"?

What other big day is it? Has time jumped to after the Great Sacrifice to Immortals? Was she directly sent to marry someone else because she didn't keep her promise?

Shen Xingzhuo was filled with mixed emotions. Thinking that Pei Xi was still at the bottom of the well, she did not want to get entangled with this strange old woman, whether out of the rules or her status.

They were prepared to jump into the well and rescue the child first.

But just as she was about to leap, two old women appeared out of nowhere and grabbed her arms.

"presumptuous!"

Shen Xingzhu put on airs like a young lady from a wealthy family.

But then the old nanny sneered, "This marriage was something the young lady herself begged for. Now she's acting like this, trying to kill herself—isn't that just making us a laughingstock?!"

Then the old woman's voice turned cold, and she issued orders expressionlessly:

"Take the young lady back!"

"Teach her the proper manners!"