[Kill a Tier-4 Anomaly (Trait: Silent) to exchange for 3,000 system points or allow the system to devour it and extract its trait!]

Shen Ge listened to the voice echoing in his mind as he stared at the stray cat he had accidentally killed, his expression turning subtly complicated.

Returning to his apartment complex, he greeted the friendly security guard—only for another system notification to blare in his head:

[Warning! Detected: Tier-5 Anomaly (Trait: Three Heads, Six Arms). Host’s current strength is insufficient. Flee immediately!]

For a moment, Shen Ge hesitated, unsure whether to accept the orange the guard was offering him.

The next day, at the supermarket, Shen Ge loaded a cart with instant noodles and snacks.

[Host has bravely infiltrated a Tier-6 Anomaly’s territory and scavenged ample supplies. Reward: 1,000 system points!]

His hand froze mid-air, hovering over the payment QR code…