The world spun.
When she opened her eyes again, Ji Yunxi found herself slumped over a polished wooden desk, the smell of chalk dust and cheap perfume in the air. Chatter, laughter, and the rustling of paper surrounded her like static.
This isn't… my world.
Before she could move, a crisp, mechanical voice rang inside her mind:
[Ding! System Binding Complete.][Host: Ji Yunxi. Current World: Modern High School.][Mission: Prevent the destruction of the real heiress. Face slap the impostor at least once.]
Ji Yunxi's lips curved faintly. So it begins again.
Once, she had been an untouchable cultivator, feared across realms. Now, after her soul was shattered, she was forced into this endless cycle of worlds, bound to the System. Each mission seemed "small"… but nothing was ever that simple.
The classroom door banged open.
A girl with glossy hair, flawless makeup, and a sugary smile walked in. The room erupted instantly:
"Bai Xue is so beautiful.""Our school's real princess.""She's so kind, unlike… her."
Dozens of eyes shifted toward Ji Yunxi. Some sneered, others openly mocked.
Memories that weren't hers rushed into her mind.
The body she now inhabited belonged to the real daughter of the wealthy Su family. But because of a baby swap, another girl—Bai Xue—had taken her place. For years, Bai Xue enjoyed luxury and admiration, while the true heiress was treated like dirt, labeled an illegitimate child even after the truth was discovered.
The original Ji Yunxi of this world had been weak, constantly bullied and framed until her spirit broke.
But this Ji Yunxi was different.
She sat back in her chair, calm and unbothered, and whispered in her thoughts:
System. Open the shop.
[Opening System Mall… Current Points: 50.][Recommended: Memory Enhancement Pill – 30 points.]
Perfect. Without hesitation, she purchased it. The pill melted into light, flooding her mind. Suddenly, formulas, texts, and equations settled into place—every lesson the original owner struggled with was now crystal clear.
Just in time.
Bai Xue set down her books with a graceful thump. She turned, lips curling into a false smile.
"Sister, did you study for today's test? Oh… but I forgot. You always fail, don't you? It must be hard, being the Su family's embarrassment."
The class snickered.
"Trash.""She should just quit school."
Yunxi didn't even blink. She flipped a page in her notebook, her voice calm, almost lazy.
"You care so much about me, Bai Xue. Don't worry. I'll surprise you soon."
The laughter faltered. Her voice carried too much certainty, too much quiet arrogance, for them to dismiss. Even Bai Xue stiffened, unease flickering in her eyes.
The door opened again.
A tall figure strolled in, his school uniform hanging carelessly, one hand in his pocket. The air shifted instantly.
"It's Lu Shen!""The school tyrant is here!"
Lu Shen's gaze swept the room, cold and sharp as a blade. When it landed on Ji Yunxi, something flickered in his eyes—interest? Amusement? Recognition?
Everyone else lowered their heads in fear. But Ji Yunxi met his gaze head-on, calm and unafraid.
For the first time, the tyrant's lips curved in the faintest smirk.
Interesting.
And just like that, the stage was set: the false heiress, the real daughter, and the man who would change everything.