Rules of the Strange: I Became a God in a Bizarre World Through Taoist Arts

The skin and flesh at the back of her neck were gripped and lifted, constricting her throat like an iron chain.

A feeling of suffocation suddenly surged up, and Shen Xingzhuo's vision went black. His throat spasmed instinctively, and he almost let out a muffled groan.

She clenched her teeth tightly to suppress the physiological nausea.

Rule Two states: No loud noises are allowed, and even if you are in great pain, the volume of your voice must never exceed 40 decibels.

Therefore, it is right for her to remain silent now.

However, Rule Nine also states that you should greet people loudly every time you see them.

The ghost story seemed to be telling her plainly, "You must die here!"

The comments section was filled with apprehension for Shen Xingzhuo.

[Is this the S-rank rule mystery? Why did the killing intent appear so quickly! Sister Shen hasn't even adjusted to her new identity yet...]

To be honest, it was really difficult for Sister Shen. Is this the first time a character in the form of a primitive animal has appeared?

[Heh, serves her right for being the first to stick her neck out. If we hadn't been chosen in the same batch as her for "Little Sister Carrying a Doll," we Seven Lakes Kingdom's chosen ones might not have been so unlucky as to be dragged into this S-class ghost story!]

[What a convenient excuse to curse as soon as you put down your bowl!]

Why didn't you say you didn't want to keep up with her pace when Sister Shen was leading you all?

[Your chosen ones won't be dragged into S-rank ghost stories, they struggle even to get into an A-rank ghost story. Ha!]

[You should be grateful if we select you. If you're so capable, then don't ever ask us for walkthroughs again!]

The man was rendered speechless.

Shen Xingzhuo, who was at the center of the storm, had begun to experience obvious dizziness due to prolonged suffocation.

She was thinking anxiously.

Suddenly, a large blob of hot, sticky liquid dripped onto the skin of the back of her neck.

Shen Xingzhuo was startled, and the red rash on her body spread again. The itching made it impossible for her to concentrate, and she struggled weakly with her limbs.

Just then, she accidentally brushed against the skin of the hand that was holding her.

The hair on the back of her hands was very thick, and upon closer inspection, it felt much rougher than the delicate skin of her pig's neck.

It stinks!

A foul stench, a mixture of fermenting garbage and rotting fish, suddenly filled her nostrils.

That was the unique smell emanating from the glands of large dogs that feed on raw meat.

Shen Xingzhuo's back tensed instantly, and his mane stood on end.

"Is it a dog?!"

Suddenly, boundless power burst forth from Shen Xingzhuo's body. After breaking free from the hand on her neck, she flipped over and bit the humanoid dog's artery!

[How awful, how awful that dog is! If you see it, you should eat it!]

Unleashing his ferocity as a pig, Shen Xingzhu tore off its face in large chunks.

She has severe mysophobia, so it's okay if she prepares the food before eating, right?

She only stopped her frantic actions when the humanoid dog's face was completely mangled and bloody.

The person trapped under the hooves let out a suppressed yet joyful laugh.

There's another human face beneath his skin!

"The little piglet has grown up and become quite capable."

His tone was nonchalant, but his hands ruthlessly flipped the pig to the ground.

Shen Xingzhuo was shrouded in inky shadows.

A peculiar smell began to fill the air.

The fishy smell of seafood mixed with the bitter aroma of herbal ash made her feel even more dizzy, as if her consciousness had left her body and was floating in the air.

Should we say hello to this person?

The humanoid dog has become a human, and Rule Nine is in effect.

It's as if all the problems have returned to square one.

Shen Xingzhuo's brain raced, and he thought of the first rule!

You're the only pig in the hotel. The backyard is your territory, the pigpen is your safe haven...maybe...

The word "maybe" is brilliant; it adds a touch of uncertainty to this rule.

But if we look at it the other way around, as long as she can prove that this is her territory, then the argument that "the pigsty is a safe house" can stand!

Shen Xingzhuo's eyes darted around, quickly catching that spark of inspiration from the brainstorming session.

Rule 5 actually provides a hint!

The backyard was a relatively unimportant place for the shop owner, so he rarely went there; usually only the one pig was there.

So when the child comes here, the only people he will bother are the pigs in the pigsty.

It is the owner's right to kick people out.

Therefore, the pigsty is a safe house!

The safe house represents absolute safety, so even if she breaks the rules, she can safely escape the danger.

[Sizzle...]

[Congratulations to the chosen one of Tianxia Kingdom! You have unlocked the safe house! This safe house can accommodate up to one companion for protection. Please use it wisely.]

Shen Xingzhuo secretly breathed a sigh of relief; the killing intent had been averted.

But to her surprise, the guy with the bloodied face suddenly sprang up and kicked her away with all his might.

Something fell out of his pocket.

Shen Xingzhu had a gut feeling that it was important. But fearing that he might notice through his gaze, she silently shrank back into the wooden box she had been in before.

His avoidance seemed to please him.

The man scoffed and turned to leave the pigsty.

[Holy crap!!! What is this thing?! Why isn't Sister Shen fighting back?!]

[Did the person upstairs consider that Sister Shen is currently restricted by her pig-like body? With such a large size difference, not resisting is the best way to protect herself.]

[Agreed, I was absolutely terrified just now.]

Is Sister Shen alright? Why does she seem to be not moving?

【No way!!! My dear Sister Shen~~~~~】

The viewers in the live chat were very worried.

In the ghost story, Shen Xingzhuo's forelegs twitched, and he struggled to get up.

The kick he received earlier was still too hard; a piercing pain shot through his abdomen. Shen Xingzhuo staggered to where the person had dropped something and saw clearly what was gleaming on the ground.

It is a medicine bottle made of crystal.

The labels were soaked with moisture from the soil, and the lettering was smudged in large patches...

Transformation potion...

...After use...transforms into human form...1 hour later...

Any more and I won't be able to see clearly.

Shen Xingzhuo let out a low grunt like a pig.

The rules didn't mention anything about the potion or transformation, and the fact that this potion appeared exactly as she wanted made everything seem like a trap.

The question now is simple: is she willing to take a big gamble?

Because there were no new clues in the dark and windy backyard for the time being, and she really needed to return to human form.

Shen Xingzhuo's eyes flickered. After thinking for a while, he used his mouth to uncork the bottle.

She held the bottle neck in her mouth, tilted her head back, and drank the medicine in one gulp!

[Oh my god, no way?! Is this even drinkable?!]

【I'm out of ideas, lol! Sister Shen is as reckless as ever! Can't we at least consider the consequences? (Noodle tears.jpg)】

[If you don't court death, you won't die!!! Does Shen Xingzhu really think he's invincible? Learn from our Seven Lakes Kingdom...]

Before that person could finish speaking, their right to speak was permanently banned.

Shen Xingzhuo successfully transformed back into human form, but a piercing pain shot through her feet.

The wind howled, and as the lights flickered, her reflection appeared on the rusty mirror on the wall.

That's not her face!