[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-31":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273889,4446,"Chapter 31: The Terrifying Mental System","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>After careful screening, Su Xiao selected a residence and arrived at the neighborhood that afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a slightly dilapidated neighborhood, located on the city’s edge, but transportation was still convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neighborhood felt quiet, with only a few elderly people sitting together playing chess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old neighborhoods like this always had more seniors, but the greenery here was good—compared to the polluted air of the city center, it was clearly much better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From far away, Su Xiao spotted a young man in a suit, as if waiting for someone, occasionally glancing at his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao approached, and the young man noticed his approach, his eyes lighting up as he hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, are you Mr. Su? I’m Xiao Ji, the agent from Yangguang Housing Network.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao nodded. He was currently using the alias Su Xiao, a legal identity with full documentation—ID card, train ticket, phone card—all registered under this name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s world, without a legal identity, you couldn’t move an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s me. Show me the apartment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ji’s attitude instantly warmed up as he began introducing the housing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Su, to be honest, eight hundred a month is an extremely good deal. Given DL City’s real estate prospects, if your funds allow, buying this apartment would be a fine choice…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the enthusiastic pitch began, Su Xiao smiled politely in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no intention of buying it. As a wanted man, he didn’t even know how long he’d stay here—he was ready to flee at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his power had surged, he didn’t fear the police, but that didn’t mean he could ignore the state’s strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Police merely maintained urban order; the state’s true power lay in its military.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the military truly came to surround him, he’d have no choice but to avoid their sharp edge. The real-world military was nothing like the rabble of the Pirate World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Real-world technology was advanced; the military’s weapons and equipment were far superior. Unless his stats exceeded 30 points, he couldn’t stand against them head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, from the Cycle Paradise’s attitude, it clearly didn’t want contractors interfering with the real world—this might be the foundation of the Cycle Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on Su Xiao’s earlier observations, most contractors likely came from the real world, which was why the Cycle Paradise avoided interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Xiao pondered, he arrived in front of the apartment door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here it is, Mr. Su. Please.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ji opened the door, but his movements were hurried, as if pressed for time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have something urgent to handle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao studied Xiao Ji’s expression. There was nothing unusual—just nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, I just need to pee. Sorry, Mr. Su.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao stepped inside. The living room was spacious, fully renovated, and tastefully decorated in a warm style—perfect for long-term living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao walked through the apartment. Ventilation was good, sunlight flooded in, and all facilities were complete—he could move in immediately without preparing anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped the walls, roughly judging their thickness. In old-style neighborhoods, walls were usually thick, meaning excellent soundproofing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad. I’ll take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ji’s face lit up—it was a commission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. Mr. Su, since the rent is so low, the minimum lease is one year. Here’s the contract—please review.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao checked the contract. No issues. He paid, signed, and officially rented the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything was done, Xiao Ji politely bid Su Xiao farewell—but his next move was strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ji opened the door, checked the hallway for no one, then hurried away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao saw this. He’d already sensed something odd about the agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was clear—the apartment wasn’t the problem. Someone in this building terrified the agent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Interesting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao chuckled. He’d previously encountered a rental costing a hundred thousand—already bizarre. Now he’d moved into a neighborhood that was “unusual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Su Xiao didn’t care. He himself was a wanted man—why would he fear others? Absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao sat on the living room sofa, suddenly unsure what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d killed the last of his enemies. Now he was far from home; revenge had to be postponed—there was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he now possessed inhuman strength, that didn’t mean he could act recklessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Revenge wasn’t something you could accomplish on a whim. He’d waited three years—this delay didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Su Xiao believed that as his power grew, his methods of finding enemies would multiply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm now, he began planning his future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stable residence was secured. Next, he waited for the Cycle Paradise’s summons—to strengthen himself within it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Buzz. Buzz.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His phone vibrated—someone was calling. He never used ringtones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked it up. The caller ID read “Unknown Number.” He didn’t speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend, I’ve been waiting a long time. Why haven’t you arrived yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s eyes narrowed. It was the voice of the man who’d charged a hundred thousand for rent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too much trouble renting from you. Goodbye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made as if to hang up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait.” The voice on the line grew urgent. Su Xiao’s finger froze mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Friend, we’re both fighting for survival in the Paradise. Why not meet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao shot to his feet. The word “Paradise” made him think of the Cycle Paradise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not interested.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s voice was calm, but suddenly he felt strange—why had he called that number in the first place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t short on money, but a hundred thousand in rent? Now it seemed absurd. He wasn’t stupid or rich enough to waste it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts raced. In that moment, he realized the rental ad might have been flawed. He’d somehow been compelled to call—his mind had thought, “A hundred thousand isn’t much—the place must be excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed utterly ridiculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hypnosis? No—he immediately dismissed it. He’d seen hypnosis before; it wasn’t this powerful. The ad was more like psychological suggestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t play hard to get. Come see me now, or I’ll kill you eventually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man on the line had begun open threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The howl of a hyena. Threats are spoken with your boot on the enemy’s head—not over the phone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hung up, unafraid of being tracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone he was using had cost a fortune—it blocked tracking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a courtyard on the urban-rural fringe, a shirtless giant sat on a small stool, face twisted as he gripped his phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu, did headquarters trace this phone’s location?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant roared, his scarred face tightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin figure dashed out of a single-story house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, the guy’s got serious protection—completely untraceable. Probably military. Headquarters says abandon it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scarred man’s gaze turned sharply vicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Abandon it? You know how many Paradise coins I spent on that ad—ten thousand! Those psychic mages are fucking thieves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he complained, he’d already half-given up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only contractors could see the ad, and those with Intelligence over 20 were immune. The fact the guy called only once meant his Intelligence was high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was a mage~ the scarred man’s blood ran cold—he didn’t want to provoke Su Xiao further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing the contract with the Cycle Paradise, the true nature of the real world began revealing itself to Su Xiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the Cycle Paradise didn’t support contractors interfering with the real world, the lure of great profit always drove some to take risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t know that within the Cycle Paradise existed beings called Hunters, specifically tasked with eliminating them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1222,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b9d60940226cc7fc6f60468d00b82d7c75a33794cf8bd41cae040cda714f01f4","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-32","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-30",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]