Chapter 5: Simulation Settlement
Chapter 5: Simulation Settlement
The Imperial Bow never speaks to flesh-and-blood mortals.
It only uses light arrows to declare its edicts.
The light arrow from the Hunt came from deep space, piercing the flesh, annihilating the ancient beast, and severing the gravitational field of the star system. In an instant, the entire star system was enveloped in a blaze of light, as bright as day. Where the ancient beast was destroyed, the light arrow tore open a rift into the void, causing countless virtual forces to surge forth...
When the light arrow fell, starships hundreds of light-years away trembled violently. The arrow's path illuminated the entire star domain, and the gravitational field that had held the starships vanished.
Mother Mei supported the nearly collapsing Ah Ruan. Upon grasping her hand, she felt how cold her body was. At that moment, the "Super Distance Sensing" AI program in her hand emitted a sound:
"Beep, detected that user Bai Heng accessed your system ten minutes ago and changed your username to 'Bai Heng's Bride'. The system is scanning for viruses and reverting to the original username."
Her trembling fingers read the cold text, and she pressed her lips together, saying, "Reject."
"This action carries risks. You…"
"I said, reject!"
Her voice, though faint and trembling, was filled with a chilling authority. Over the years of studying life, she had seen "pure" phenomena. Like the blooming and withering of plum blossoms, or the birth and destruction of a planet, her eyes had grown numb to meaningless wonder, devoid of joy and malice. "Attachment" relates to controlling anxiety and pain, as well as creating desire.
She thought she had deconstructed the rules of emotions. But now, clutching her chest, she felt an unprecedented pain. She couldn't dissect the source of the pain, nor did she want to define it.
"I promise…"
She muttered to herself, as if answering a question buried deep in memory.
**Simulation End**
**Achievements:**
- **No Remains** (The Hunt's light arrow destroyed you completely) - Reward Simulation Points: 500
- **Protector's Practitioner** (Your practiced path has been acknowledged by "Protector") - Reward Simulation Points: 500
- **First Love of the Universe** (Maintaining single status with a five-star life talent "Beautiful Youth" is rare.) - Reward Simulation Points: 500
- **Destined** (Perhaps, no matter how many Amber Ages pass, she will never forget you) - Reward Simulation Points: 500
- **Favor of the Gods** (???) - Reward Simulation Points: 500
**Simulation Evaluation: A+**
**Reward Simulation Points: 2500**
**Rewards Disbursed:**
- **Beautiful Youth** (Five-Star), **Dying Young** (Three-Star), **Desperate Battle** (Three-Star). If you don't make a choice, the default highest star level is locked at "Beautiful Youth" (Five-Star).
**Simulation Points: 5000** (These points can be used in the simulation shop.)
**Attribute Points: 300**
**Panel Updated:**
**Bai Heng**
**Life Talent: Beautiful Youth**
- **Physical Strength:** 70
- **Endurance:** 70
- **Power:** 70
- **Agility:** 130
- **Mental:** 300 (Life Talent Beautiful Youth +150)
- **Charm:** 700 (Life Talent Beautiful Youth +500)
*Note: For ordinary humans who are not Pathwalkers, the average values are 100.*
**Current Simulation Count: 0**
**Refresh Time: 30 days**
Bai Heng got up from the bed, still feeling the unreality of the simulation.
"My head is a bit muddled…"
He reached for a bottle of mineral water from the bedside and took a large gulp. The cold liquid helped ease his dry throat. Once his mind cleared, he glanced at the mechanical clock on the cupboard. The hands pointed to four in the morning. He vaguely remembered it was just past midnight when he rested.
"Twenty-two years in the simulation, but only four hours have passed in reality. The time flow difference is quite significant," Bai Heng mused, shaking his head. He washed his face in the bathroom. But when he saw his reflection, he paused.
His appearance hadn't changed much, but with 200 points in charm, his life talent "Beautiful Youth" had given him an additional 500 charm, greatly enhancing his demeanor. Sometimes, a person's aura can significantly impact their overall image. If not for his unchanged face, Bai Heng might have doubted if the ethereal figure in the mirror was really him.
After calming down, Bai Heng checked the simulation system's character panel. After reviewing the information, he gave himself a brief self-evaluation: a young man with a striking appearance but poor physical and endurance stats. His agility, mental, and charm attributes were notably high. The spirit and charm stats were exaggerated due to "Beautiful Youth."
"Normally, accepting twenty-two years of memory shouldn't be so easy to adjust to…" Bai Heng speculated. If not for the 300 points in spirit, he might have struggled more. He wondered if prolonged simulation time with low spirit would overwhelm his mind. He shivered at the thought and was grateful for his luck.
"Let's see what I can buy with those 5000 simulation points," he said, opening the simulation system store.
The store offered anything Bai Heng could think of, including daily food, appliances, and weapons. For example:
- **Food:** Charcoal-Grilled Powdered Winged Insects (Psychedelic effects, consume with caution.) - 15 insects for 1 simulation point.
- **Daily Goods:** White Plain Stockings (Do not eat.) - 10 simulation points, unlimited supply.
- **Daily Goods:** Goose Down Pillow (You might use it for a thrilling pillow fight.) - 10 simulation points, unlimited supply.
- **Weapon:** Heavenly Fire Greatsword (The form revealed after fully unlocking the "Heavenly Fire Judgement" mode. Might unleash a powerful attack.) - 1000 simulation points per sword, limited purchase.