Weird Rules Rumor: At The Beginning, He Insisted That He Was Not Dead

Staring at the second Bai Lian, the black shadow froze in shock!

Was this really necessary?

How utterly boring. Couldn’t you at least turn this off?

“You…”

Not only did the shadow look puzzled, but even Jian Ran, standing beside Bai Lian, seemed confused.

She stared at the two identical Bai Lians, her mind reeling. “Which one of you is real?”

She couldn’t tell. To her senses, both seemed genuine—but how was that possible? Could a person split into two identical copies? What kind of ability was this?

Bai Lian glanced at her, the corner of his lips quirking up. “What? Want to try doubling your happiness?”

Jian Ran rolled her eyes. Happiness? Seriously?

“Hahahaha! I must admit, you’re impressive!”

The shadow suddenly burst into laughter, its fear replaced by boundless envy. “I’ve never seen a newcomer like you here. Are you even human? If you weren’t an outsider, I’d think you were some Mingdu anomaly’s bastard child…”

As it rambled, Bai Lian slowly raised his hand.

“Don’t move!”

The shadow barked, clutching the documents tighter and sneering. “You’re strong, so what? You’re one step too late. The evidence is mine now. Want it? Then obey my orders—or I’ll tear it all to shreds!”

True to its threat, Bai Lian halted. But his reaction wasn’t what the shadow expected.

Confusion flickered across the shadow’s face. Shouldn’t Bai Lian be negotiating by now? Why did he still look so calm, utterly unafraid of the evidence being destroyed?

Under its scrutiny, Bai Lian finally spoke.

“One step too late? The evidence is yours?”

“Is that… true?”

His lips twitched, murmuring something too quiet for the shadow to catch. But the shadow realized—Bai Lian genuinely didn’t fear its threat.

Why?

The answer came instantly.

The documents clenched in the shadow’s hand vanished.

Its eyes bulged as it stared at its empty palm. “Where… Where are the documents?!”

Gone—along with its lifeline. Panic set in.

Frantically, it scanned the room until its gaze landed on Bai Lian’s hand. There, clutched casually, was the stack of evidence.

The shadow trembled, horror dawning. “You… How?!”

Impossible!

“Any more tricks?” Bai Lian flipped through the papers, then glanced at the shattered shadow with mock curiosity.

Before it could answer, he snapped his fingers. “Ah, almost forgot.”

He raised his hand again.

[Hand It Over!]

Whoosh!

A Rubik’s Cube—the shadow’s escape tool—materialized in his palm.

“I…”

The shadow gaped at the cube, then collapsed to its knees. Defeated. Utterly.

Jian Ran couldn’t bear to watch. “Enough,” she said quietly. “This is excessive.”

The shadow’s ears twitched—a spark of hope?

“Just end it.”

Shadow: …

If you can’t say something nice, don’t speak at all!

I’d rather suffer a little longer before dying!

You’re the real monster here!

Bai Lian glanced at Jian Ran… and obliged.

Whoosh!

A violet annihilation beam lanced out. The shadow disintegrated.

“Now, let’s find those board members,” Bai Lian said cheerfully, waving the evidence.

Jian Ran pressed her lips together, silent.

The board members were locked on the top floor. Bai Lian and Jian Ran located them swiftly. The old men initially resisted—until Bai Lian presented their crimes. One by one, they signed the stock transfer agreements.

Once done, Bai Lian thoughtfully drafted a new employment contract for Jian Ran. Her hand shook as she signed—not from fear, but exhilaration.

[Congratulations, Player: Bai Lian!]

[Cleared D-rank Mutated Dungeon: Crimson Night!]

[Clear Time: 1 hour, 1 minute, 23 seconds!]

[Completion Rating: SSS!]

[Rewards: Rule Points, Title: Capitalist, S-rank Item: Book of Illusions x1]

As the system voice faded, Bai Lian finally relaxed.

What a hassle.

“Done,” he sighed, wondering when he’d randomly acquire another overpowered skill.

Jian Ran approached, eyes blazing like a cornered wolf.

“Work hard!” Bai Lian patted her shoulder, grinning.

She narrowed her eyes. “What does that mean? Planning to become a hands-off boss?”

He nodded shamelessly. “Congratulations—you guessed right! As a reward, you can ask one favor before I leave.”

“Really?” She barely dared to hope.

“Of course!” His smile turned sly. “Condition: I take something from you.”

Jian Ran: …

Should’ve known.

“Goodbye!” Bai Lian waved as a countdown timer materialized.

Jian Ran reached out, suddenly remembering— “Wait! What are you taking—?”

He vanished mid-sentence, leaving only a shimmering afterimage.

And in that moment…

A breeze brushed her thighs.

???

“BAI LIAN!! YOU DAMN BASTARD!!!” Her roar shook the corporate building.

Somewhere in the void, a surprised voice echoed: “Shit! Grabbed the wrong thing!”

As the world folded around him, Bai Lian stared at the flimsy fabric in his hand, lips twitching.

He wasn’t to blame! He’d meant to take an ordinary item.

Was this cloth… enchanted or something?

Ahem…