When the protagonist of this story regained consciousness, he found himself trapped in a tight, confined space. All around him was some kind of liquid, and right beside him… was a squishy little lump of flesh?
"What the hell is going on?"
He was thoroughly confused. The last thing he remembered was pulling several all-nighters in a row to finish the work piling up at his job. After finally wrapping everything up, he went home and collapsed into bed. But now—waking up in this weird, claustrophobic pouch? What the hell happened?
And what was with this squishy thing next to him?
He tried to open his eyes but couldn't. Still, curiosity got the better of him, and he reached out to feel it. First, he touched a round, soft shape… then came a tiny shoulder… and an arm…
'This… this is a baby?!'
"Why is there a baby next to me? Wait—could it be that I… I'm a fetus?! In the womb?!"
That terrifying realization hit him like a thunderbolt.
"What the hell…? How did I suddenly become a fetus?! And by the feel of it… twins?! Is this that whole reincarnation trope? Did I die? But how did I even die?!"
Countless questions exploded through his mind.
Just then, with a soft *ding*, something akin to a game interface flashed before him. What was even crazier—he could *see* it despite still having his eyes sealed shut.
'What kind of logic-defying nonsense is this?'
**[Name: Yun Chuan
…More details not yet revealed…
Current World: Douluo Continent
Accessible Worlds: None (Conditions not met)]**
"A system? I've got a damn system?!" Yun Chuan's mind reeled. "And wait—Douluo Continent?! Did I seriously reincarnate into a *novel world*?"
As a web novel enthusiast in his spare time, Yun Chuan certainly knew his way around isekai plots. Reading about such worlds was one thing—but now *being in one*? That was something else entirely.
And sure, the concept of transmigration was about as sci-fi as it got, but faced with the fact that he—a full-grown adult—had turned into a literal unborn child, transmigration seemed relatively tame.
'I clearly finished my shift, slept, and now I've been downgraded to fetal status. What am I supposed to be shocked about anymore?'
After some time grappling with this bizarre new reality, Yun Chuan took a deep breath—figuratively speaking—and turned his attention back to the interface. If web novels had taught him anything, this "golden finger" was his cheat code to survival in this new world.
He focused his mental will on the panel, and the simplified layout expanded into detailed stats:
**[Name: Yun Chuan
Charm: 35+ (Even before birth, your mother's exquisite genes ensure you'll grow into a heartthrob worthy of turning heads across the continent.)
Comprehension: 24+ (Having passed through reincarnation, your mental acuity may not shake the heavens, but in this lower-tier world, you're already among the elite.)
Physique: 25+ (Your parents' exceptional lineage bestows you with a rare body constitution brimming with potential—you're destined to reach the top!)
Stat Points: 100 (Welcome gift!)
Starter Bonus: One free spin (Draw anything from the mundane to the mythical!)
Current World: Douluo Continent
Accessible Worlds: None (Conditions not met)]**
Yun Chuan studied the interface for quite a while. The system's essence lay in those 100 stat points—it didn't hand him god-level power straight away, but by allocating stats wisely, he could create a monstrous foundation.
As for that "free spin?" Nah. He didn't trust it. Maybe other people would be tempted by its flashy appeal, but he wasn't about to let his future rest on some cosmic slot machine. Who knew? He might draw a divine artifact—or a perfectly ordinary spoon.
And given that he was still inside a womb, what if the system dropped something physical right next to him? Think about it—a flying sword inside a confined womb? That's not a growth spurt; that's a death sentence.
Nope, the spin could wait until after birth.
For now, it was time to use those stat points.
A hundred precious points—his one and only advantage for shaping the road ahead. He couldn't afford to mess this up.
"Charm, Comprehension, Physique…" He began analyzing each attribute.
Charm wasn't just about looks—it could represent charisma, presence, maybe even influence. A high Charm stat could determine how people treated him, how easily he could make allies—or lovers. Hell, maybe even gods would be more inclined to help a pretty face.
Comprehension went beyond intelligence. It could mean memory retention, strategic thinking, intuition, or processing speed. It measured how quickly he could understand cultivation techniques or learn new skills.
Physique wasn't just brute strength. In a world with Spirit Masters, it could tie into bloodline potential, soul power affinity, or even martial spirit growth.
All three stats were tempting.
After a long moment of contemplation, Yun Chuan finally made his decision.
With a steady breath (again, figurative), he focused his will and began tapping the plus signs beside the attributes...
**[Name: Yun Chuan
Charm: 100 (MAXED OUT! Transcending race and species, your allure is legendary. Across worlds and realms, even gods may pause to admire your beauty.)
Comprehension: 24+ (Despite being ordinary by multiversal standards, you're among the sharpest minds in this world.)
Physique: 60+ (Fortified by powerful bloodlines and enhanced by stat boosts, your natural ability has shattered this world's potential ceiling—you are no longer bound by local rules!)
Stat Points: 0 (Use with care. They don't grow on trees.)
Starter Bonus: One free spin (Results unknown until claimed.)
Current World: Douluo Continent
Accessible Worlds: None (Conditions not met)]**
Yes—he'd dumped the lion's share of points into Charm.
Some might call that reckless, but Yun Chuan knew exactly what he was doing.
He understood something fundamental: this was a world where looks went hand-in-hand with status. People trusted good-looking faces. Talents found him. Opportunities gravitated to him.
And even if he couldn't cultivate for a time—he could live off his face. A dazzling appearance would open doors that talent alone couldn't budge.
As for Physique, he boosted it just enough to break limits—no point being pretty if you dropped dead from a light breeze. He didn't touch Comprehension; he figured he was smart enough already. Being *too* clever was a curse. Life was more fun with mysteries to unravel.
Besides, with a future full of unknown system rewards, more stat points were bound to come eventually.
For now, he was ready.
'Douluo Continent, huh?' Yun Chuan thought to himself with a wicked grin. 'Let's see what this world's got in store for the most handsome man it's ever seen.'
(End of Chapter 1)