Lu Feng, a pet dog trainer in a bustling second-tier city, was quite well-known in the industry.
Besides his daily work, he was often invited by public security organs to help train police dogs.
Sometimes, when a tricky case required the assistance of police dogs, Lu Feng would also use his rich experience and professional knowledge to provide important support to the police.
Just on this quiet night, Lu Feng, who was in a deep sleep, was awakened by a sudden phone call and groggily answered it.
When he heard the news of an urgent summons from the Public Security Bureau on the other end of the line, his sleepiness instantly vanished.
It turned out that a shocking murder had occurred in the Garden of a luxury villa, and there was even a firearm found at the scene!
Facing such a major and dangerous case, the assistance of police dogs was undoubtedly crucial.
As a renowned pet dog trainer in the area, Lu Feng was urgently summoned to the scene without hesitation to assist the criminal police in conducting a thorough and detailed investigation.
There were a total of three victims in the case: a local tycoon, his bodyguard, and a wanted criminal. Their identities were different, but their fates intertwined here.
According to preliminary investigations, the tycoon was first slashed in the throat with a long saber by the wanted criminal.
Then, the wanted criminal was discovered by the bodyguard while escaping. The bodyguard immediately pulled out a pistol and fired.
After being shot in the leg and chest, the wanted criminal threw the long saber, which accidentally pierced the bodyguard's chest, and both died.
After hearing the preliminary analysis of the case, Lu Feng couldn't help but frown, an unspeakable feeling welling up in his heart.
For some reason, this scene in front of him felt strangely familiar, as if he had heard a similar story somewhere before.
This sense of déjà vu lingered in his mind, leaving him utterly perplexed.
Filled with doubts, Lu Feng led the well-trained police dog slowly towards the wanted criminal's body.
As they got closer, Lu Feng's heart rate involuntarily quickened.
Especially when he heard Captain Zhang say that this wanted criminal was named Su Xiao, he was stunned—the person in front of him had the exact same name as Su Xiao, the "Mad Butcher of Girls"!
Because the author of "Reincarnation Paradise" had been on hiatus for a long time, Lu Feng had recently started re-reading it.
It was precisely because of this that he was very familiar with the opening scene of the book.
Could it be that he had actually transmigrated into this novel?
Or perhaps, from the very beginning, he had been living in this world constructed by words?
Whether out of professional habit or an irrepressible curiosity, Lu Feng leaned down to examine Su Xiao's body, unconsciously muttering to himself.
"Su Dalao should be in Reincarnation Paradise by now, maybe he's even entered the one piece derivative world."
However, just as his words fell, something unexpected happened.
A blue light suddenly flashed from the originally gruesome wound on Su Xiao's chest.
Immediately after, a line of clear blue text appeared before Lu Feng's eyes.
"You may not reveal any information about Reincarnation Paradise in the real world by any means, or you will be warned. If the warning is ineffective, you will be forcibly executed."
Lu Feng was shocked and thought, "What the hell? I'm neither a Contractor nor a Hunter. Can the Paradise forcibly execute me?"
"You may not reveal any information about the Hunter by any means, or you will be warned. If the warning is ineffective, you will be forcibly executed."
"Again? Why don't you just recruit me? Then you won't have to worry about me leaking anything," Lu Feng grumbled.
"Contract, signed."
"Contractor, are you willing to join 'Reincarnation Paradise'?"
"Contract effective, Contractor has voluntarily joined 'Reincarnation Paradise'."
"Contractor is aware of the Hunter's existence, identity changing."
"Identity change successful, Contractor has been transformed into a Hunter."
"Hunter, welcome to 'Reincarnation Paradise'."
The Paradise's continuous stream of announcements caught Lu Feng off guard.
What's going on? Why was the contract signed first, and then he was asked if he was willing? The order is wrong, isn't it?
And he hadn't even agreed yet, but he was "volunteered"?
Was the 'yes/no' option just for show?
"Body transmitting..."
"10%, 50%..."
"Wait, what transmission! Transmitting where? I'm still on a mission, there are so many people here, are you just going to transmit me so blatantly?"
Lu Feng became anxious, but his protests were useless. His eyes went black, and he lost consciousness.
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The surroundings were pitch black, with only a line of small blue text flashing before his eyes.
"Hunter, welcome to 'Reincarnation Paradise'."
"Damn it! Paradise, you're playing dirty! I just said it casually, and you actually recruited me!"
"Once the contract is signed, it cannot be changed."
Ignoring Lu Feng's protests, the Paradise began its new member introduction phase.
"To intuitively demonstrate the comprehensive quality of the 'Hunter', semi-datafication is enabled."
"Warning: 'Semi-datafication' is an auxiliary combat ability. If vital organs such as the heart and brain are severely damaged, the Hunter will still die. Hunter, please deal with 'Derivative Planes' cautiously."
"Hunter's exclusive trial begins. If the trial cannot be completed, the 'Paradise' will strip the Hunter of his identity, making him an ordinary Contractor. If he dies during the mission, the Hunter will die completely."
"Paradise Rule: Everything will be exchanged at equal value."
"Transmission begins..."
Is it time to enter the derivative world already?
He quickly calmed down and shouted at the Paradise:
"Wait, this doesn't comply with the Paradise rules, you're violating them!"
"Transmission terminated."
Seeing the transmission terminate, Lu Feng breathed a sigh of relief. Su Xiao was an assassin before entering the Paradise, and he didn't have that kind of ability. Entering a derivative world of Hunter difficulty like this would surely be a near-death experience.
Lu Feng's mind raced, various thoughts and ideas flashing and intertwining within him.
He stared intently at the mysterious and unknown space in front of him and quickly said:
"I think I don't meet any of your conditions for recruiting a Contractor, yet I was inexplicably forced to join. Important information about the Paradise has been leaked, which clearly indicates a loophole on your end! Therefore, I demand corresponding compensation from you!"
Time passed minute by minute, and the surroundings were dead silent. The Paradise seemed to have fallen into a strange silence.
He didn't know whether it was hesitating or already checking where the information had been leaked.
Seeing that the Paradise had not responded for a long time, Lu Feng did not give up and continued:
"After I entered Reincarnation Paradise, my initial identity was merely that of an ordinary Contractor. This means that I simply didn't possess the necessary talent to become a Hunter. However, you forcibly changed my identity, directly placing me in immense danger far beyond my own capabilities. This clearly does not comply with your 'equal exchange' rule, and I should be compensated!"
This statement seemed to be recognized by the Paradise. A Φ Paradise imprint appeared on Lu Feng's arm, then automatically activated, opening Lu Feng's personal information.
Contractor No. 13023. (To protect the Hunter, this is a false number, and the Hunter cannot be located by any means.)
Name: Lu Feng (Hunter)
Level: LV.1 (First-tier). Every 10 levels is one tier. Level up does not provide any attribute bonuses. It is the Hunter's authority within the 'Paradise' and corresponds to world difficulty, mission difficulty, etc.
Health: 100% (This attribute cannot be fully datafied and changes according to the degree of injury)
Mana: 60 (Intelligence × 10, current mana recovery speed, 3 points per hour.)
Strength: 6 (Related to attack power, carrying capacity, etc.)
Agility: 6 (Related to movement, attack speed, etc.)
Stamina: 5 (Related to health, defense, abnormal resistance, etc.)
Intelligence: 6 (Related to magic damage, mana, perception, etc.)
Charm: 7 (Related to social interaction, summoning, etc.)
Luck: 1 (Related to item opening, crafting, etc. This attribute is extremely difficult to improve. Hunter, please cherish opportunities to improve it.)
Note: The standard attributes for an adult male are 5 points, and luck is 1 point.
"Auxiliary Talent: Heart of the Beast, increases your affinity with beasts."
...Lu Feng secretly compared his attributes with Su Dalao's. In terms of strength, agility, stamina, and intelligence, they were basically similar.
Because he had been engaged in dog training for a long time, his body was well-exercised, so his physique was indeed stronger than the average person.
However, his agility was still inferior to Su Dalao's.
But it is worth mentioning that in the Charm attribute, Lu Feng was far ahead of Su Dalao, even more than double his score!
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but secretly rejoice.
As for his talent, it's not worth mentioning. Not only is it an auxiliary talent, but what use is increasing affinity with beasts?
He really wasn't cut out to be a Hunter.
"Hunter, you can choose one of the following options as compensation."
A: 5 attribute points, 10,000 Paradise Coins
B: One random blue quality equipment
C: Two life recovery potions, drinking them can immediately restore 100% health
...The compensation offered by the Paradise was very generous, and each item was very tempting.
So, Lu Feng chose, none of them!