I wonder if the system will ever allow spending on anything other than goddesses. The rules specify only women with appearance >= 90. That limits the protagonist's options. He can't even spend on his male friends or family, assuming he has any. That could be a problem later if the story tries to introduce other relationships. Also, how does the system define "spending"? Does it only count direct gifts, or can he buy her meals, pay her rent, etc.? The system says "whether online or offline," so offline spending counts too. That opens up possibilities. Duan Yunfeng could take Lin Paopao on a shopping spree and get rebates. That's probably where the story is heading. I hope the author explores different types of spending instead of just livestream gifts. It could get boring if every chapter is the same.
2 I’m really curious about the Pawnshop’s rules. Chang Ming said she only deals with the dead, spirits, and artifact spirits. So why is she helping a living person? And she said it’s a “losing transaction” but also “not impossible.” Does that mean she’s breaking her own rules? Or bending them for him? This feels important. Maybe the coin’s interference has affected her world too. I hope that’s addressed.
Wang Lun’s internal panic before the power upgrade was my favorite part. “The thought that I had no martial arts skills, and was as weak as a chicken, and that one day someone might stab me to death.” That’s not just fear, that’s paranoia. His later confidence feels hollow in comparison. When he challenges Lu Zhishen, I felt hype but also a little disbelief. Did he just become a martial master overnight? Yes, he did. And that’s the fantasy, but I wish the story acknowledged the psychological shift more. Does he still feel weak inside? Or is he all in on the general persona? An internal thought during the fight would help.
The worldbuilding about the convenience store feels so authentic. The scan, the prices, the automatic doors, the little maid—all these mundane details make Earth feel real. It contrasts sharply with the fantasy world’s epic battles. Xia Li’s longing for instant noodles is so relatable. I almost teared up when he got excited about braised beef noodles.
I also appreciate the grounded realism amidst the supernatural chaos. The scene where he tells Su Mingyang not to call the police because the rich people will get away with it is depressingly real. He's not a naive idealist. He's seen enough of the world to know that justice is for the wealthy. The way he describes the bodyguards' hands, with calluses from knives or guns, shows he's observant and knows a dangerous person when he sees one. He knows he's out of his league against people with that kind of money and power. It makes him a smarter character. He's not going to die stupidly because of a misplaced sense of righteousness. He's going to bide his time and pick his battles. That's a survival instinct that makes me root for him. He knows the system is corrupt, but he's trying to stay alive within it. That's a more interesting character than a reckless rebel.
The translation has this weird "Engsub" charm that I actually love. Sentences like "a bead of Cold Sweat appeared on Chi Mu's forehead" or "his Expression instantly solidified" sound a bit stilted, but it adds to the uncanny valley atmosphere of the Strange Tales world. It feels like reading a translated horror file.