C2 The Terrifying Purification Pill

Under the system's guidance, Lee Yu quickly grasped the concept of the Otherworld entry right.

The entry right was akin to a key; just as you need the right key to unlock a door, you need the proper entry right to access the Otherworld. Without it, the world's will would deem you an intruder.

"So, not having the entry right is like being a keyless thief," Lee Yu quipped, his curiosity piqued. "What happens if I'm labeled an intruder?"

The electronic voice replied, icy and merciless.

"This system is pretty badass, huh? It's got access to Otherworlds and everything." Lee Yu hailed a cab, his mind still racing with thoughts.

He arrived home shortly after and retreated to his room. After plugging in his phone, he began to search online.

"What would you do if you could visit the Otherworld?"

As the page loaded, comments from netizens popped up.

"Obviously, I'd gather a massive harem. Polygamy's banned here, but in the Otherworld? I'd have a harem of three thousand beauties!"

"Hey, Tie Zi on the upper post, snap out of it. What if the Otherworld is full of orcs?"

"Even better—Orcs would be a thrill!"

"To the Otherworld, you go to cultivate immortality, right? There's probably no rule against becoming a spirit after founding a country there. So, if I go, I'm definitely pursuing immortality."

"I, Ning Yao, wield but a single sword that can move mountains, overturn seas, subdue demons, command gods, snatch stars, divert rivers, demolish cities, cleave the heavens..."

"Come on, guys, get real. You'd just leave and abandon your parents?"

"Upstairs, haven't you heard of traveling back and forth between two worlds?"

This was a crucial point.

"System, how should I use this Otherworld entry right?" Lee Yu inquired, his face set with determination. "Can I return after I go there?"

You can return.

The Otherworld entry right was now etched into the host's mind. The host could travel there whenever he wished and return just as easily. It was all at the mercy of his thoughts.

After receiving the system's affirmative response, Lee Yu's anxiety subsided significantly.

Faced with the prospect of an unknown world, it was impossible for Lee Yu to stay composed. His heart felt as if it were being clawed at by a restless cat.

Yet he understood the risks of venturing into the unfamiliar. Whether it was the Otherworld or just a neighboring province, one could easily get lost—Lee Yu himself was a case in point. So, he curbed his impatience and carefully considered the advice from online users.

While some of the responses from netizens were wildly imaginative, others offered valuable insights. Lee Yu dedicated his entire afternoon to filtering out numerous pointers to keep in mind.

For instance, he might find himself in a desolate mountain range, so he'd need to think about wilderness survival and ensure he packed the right gear!

Or how to cleverly exploit information gaps to swiftly adapt and profit in this new world.

Or how to quickly impress others, craft a persona of genius, and gain the support of a sect.

After an afternoon of meticulous planning, Lee Yu had compiled a list of important considerations. Stretching languidly, he inquired, "System, am I able to check in now?"

He had already tried out two of the system's features and was curious about the check-in function.

Yes.

"Check in!"

Ding! Check-in successful. You have received 1 Purification Pill.

Lee Yu examined the dark pill materializing in his hand. With the check-in reward in his possession, he learned of the Purification Pill's function—it significantly enhanced one's physical condition.

"This is some quality stuff," Lee Yu remarked appreciatively before popping the Purification Pill into his mouth, chewing twice, and swallowing.

Considering it was a recurring reward from the check-in, and not even rated like the sign-in rewards, Lee Yu hadn't expected much from it. But he was about to realize he had sorely underestimated the pill's potency.

As soon as it dissolved, the Purification Pill transformed into a warm surge that coursed through his limbs and rushed to his head.

Lee Yu collapsed onto the bed, his body shaking uncontrollably.

It took five minutes for the heat to gradually dissipate.

"I thought it was the end for me!"

As his consciousness steadied, Lee Yu clenched his fists and instantly sensed the transformation within.

Energized!

Lee Yu felt an inexhaustible supply of energy coursing through his body, a powerful surge of vitality.

He hurried into the bathroom.

"It's filthy... but this beats steroids any day..."

Standing before the bathroom mirror, Lee Yu could see his skin was caked with black grime, even beneath his clothes where dark stains marked the fabric.

In a flurry, he ripped off his clothes, stripping down to his bare skin in no time.

The reflection that greeted him was astounding.

His height had shot up from 1.75 to 1.8 meters. The 'prosperity belly' accumulated from a sedentary lifestyle had vanished, along with any trace of a paunch.

Replaced by sleek muscle contours, his eyes appeared larger, and his nose bridge more pronounced.

"Is this what they call a comprehensive enhancement of physical fitness?" Lee Yu marveled.

"The results are downright frightening!"

The transformation was profound. At first glance, Lee Yu might have seemed unchanged, but upon closer inspection, it was clear that many aspects of his physique had been significantly improved, as if he had undergone a metamorphosis.

Even his overall appearance had leveled up. From a modest seventy, he could now easily pass for a ninety-plus.

After a brief moment of admiration, Lee Yu dashed into the shower to clean up.

He wasn't vain, and after all, it was his own body he'd been inspecting for just a short while.

Once he had scrubbed off the residue, Lee Yu wrapped a towel around himself and headed back to his room.

This time, he bypassed the internet and instead searched the map for an outdoor tool shop. The allure of an unknown world was irresistible, and Lee Yu was eager to gather the essentials before embarking on his adventure.

"Knock, knock."

The door sounded with a gentle rap, followed by a soft, muffled voice: "Yu, aren't you going to eat?"

Glancing at his phone, Lee Yu noted it was nearing six in the evening. That explained it. His stomach growled in protest.

"I'm on my way," he called out, opening the door. "Did you just finish class?"

Lee Yu wasn't alone in the house; he shared it with a high school senior in the throes of a grueling hundred-day study marathon.

For a third-year student, arriving home at six or seven was the norm, and sometimes they'd bypass home altogether, seamlessly transitioning to evening study sessions. Hence Lee Yu's inquiry.

Huang Xiu's brows furrowed slightly. "Seriously, have you even seen the time? Why didn't you have lunch?"

But as the door swung open, her delicate face instantly turned a deep shade of red. There stood Lee Yu, clad only in a bathrobe.

Why did Yu seem so different all of a sudden?

"Get dressed and come eat," Huang Xiu murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. Dropping the sentence in the air, she dashed to the living room. "I'm not waiting for you, so make it quick."

Lee Yu scratched his head, and by the time he took his seat at the dining table, Huang Xiu was nearly done with her meal. He grabbed his own bowl and remarked nonchalantly, "Slow down, don't choke. How are your studies coming along?"

The two-bedroom apartment they shared was a convenience arranged by Huang Xiu's parents for her high school education. Due to the close family ties, Lee Yu, who attended the same high school, was also slated to move in.

Regrettably, their time as high school classmates lasted only a month before Lee Yu sat for the college entrance exams. Once the results were in, he bid farewell to his classmates, including Huang Xiu, his companion since kindergarten. With a quick pack of his bags, Lee Yu left for the university life he had longed for, leaving Huang Xiu behind.

"Uncle Lee was asking when you plan on coming home..." Huang Xiu set down her bowl, her voice soft.

Lee Yu's brow creased, but before he could respond, Huang Xiu, who had been watching him closely, hurriedly added, "I'm not sure what's going on, but Yu, you're welcome to stay here. There's no trouble at all."