1 I want to know more about what happened with Lin Meng's parents. The way it's mentioned so casually—"they passed away one after another three years ago"—feels like there's a story there. And why hasn't she dreamed of them? The fact that she's sad she hasn't dreams of them is a quiet heartbreaking detail.
Fu Xiuning is an interesting twist on the "target of conquest." He can hear the systems and has been dealing with these hosts for years. That explains his -5 starting score and his utter lack of surprise. He's not some clueless rich guy; he's a veteran of this weird war. It makes the dynamic instantly more tense and strategic. I'm curious how he's "defeated" the previous hosts.
The dialogues in this section feel a bit formal for everyday speech. Bing Ling and Feixue speak as if they are narrating at times. It might be because it’s a translation, but it occasionally breaks immersion. For example, “Letting him contact human society would be greatly beneficial to his growth” sounds more like an essay than a conversation. Still, the content is good. I wish the author let the characters speak more naturally, with contractions and casual phrasing.
The whole “stealing Hashirama cells” subplot is classic Naruto fanfic material, but here it’s handled with actual stakes. Tobirama doesn’t fall for it easily, and Kozō has to improvise a whole speech about heroes and selfishness to avoid being killed. That level of tense negotiation keeps me on edge.
The setting in Xingyuan near the border with Western Xia adds a hint of danger and instability. It explains why Third Master Su is eager to move to Jiangning. The contrast between the remote border and the prosperity of the capital is well drawn, grounding the story in a tangible geography.
1 The "dream" sequence where the sky is pressing down and there's no thunder—just oppressive rain—was really atmospheric. It gave me chills. It's clearly not just a nightmare; it's a hint at something bigger. Is it a memory? A vision? The cat suffocation was a red herring. I'm dying to know what it means. Good use of foreshadowing without being obvious.
The system interface is clean and gives enough info. Skill levels, talents tiers from Fine to Epic, attribute points. It’s not overcomplicated. I appreciate that the evolution shows immediate stat changes for both the summon and the summoner. Makes progression feel real.
I’m a bit worried about the system-like text appearing every time he needs information. It works for now, but I hope it doesn’t become a crutch. The note from the ghost saying “Your Master” had me laughing though. That sassy tone from a high-level entity is a nice touch.