The description for the first question was quite simple.
But when everyone in the examination hall saw the question, not a single person could keep their composure.
What did “remove 200 grams of body tissue” mean?
“Body tissue” is a very broad term; things like skin and bones can all be considered part of body tissue.
But the word “remove” was very thought-provoking.
Luo Keke already understood what this first question wanted everyone to do.
It was nothing more than self-harm, cutting off a part of one’s body and offering it as a sacrifice to the anomaly.
Soon, these examinees also understood the meaning of the test question.
Then, on these pristine white A4 test papers, a table appeared out of thin air.
【Current Weight: 0 grams】
【Countdown: 29 minutes 59 seconds】
The exam had already begun.
Along with the start of the countdown, an atmosphere of panic also spread throughout this small examination room.
On the podium, everyone found some scarlet utility knives, with the words “Underworld” printed on them.
These knives did not originally exist in the real world; they appeared with the arrival of the anomaly.
It seemed these were the tools to be used for removing body tissue.
There weren't many utility knives, and they were quickly snatched up by the examinees.
However, even if they got the tools, they didn't immediately cut themselves.
After all, self-harm is not something one can do without a certain amount of courage.
Luo Keke was not in a hurry to grab a knife; she had been silently observing, thinking about how to solve the test question.
“Student Jiu Yuan, what should we do?”
A girl who had obtained a utility knife asked Eyeglasses Man Jiu Yuan.
Jiu Yuan thought for a moment, then stood up.
“Everyone, don’t panic. Think carefully, your hair, fingernails, and these things are all part of your body tissue. Cutting these things off won’t cause you much harm.”
Jiu Yuan appeared very calm, and his words seemed very reasonable, enlightening the examinees present.
They all returned to their seats and began to scrape their hair with the small utility knives.
But at this moment, Luo Keke, sitting in the corner, shook her head.
“Keke, isn’t what this person named Jiu Yuan said very reasonable?” An Keke’s voice rang in Luo Keke’s ear.
“anomaly events are never that easy to solve,” Luo Keke replied softly.
Since this anomaly entity named Underworld wanted these examinees to make sacrifices, it would definitely not be as simple as Jiu Yuan said.
The number 200 grams, while not a lot, was also not a small amount.
Hair and fingernails are indeed body tissue, but even if they shaved their heads bald, they would definitely not be able to gather 200 grams.
Among everyone present, only Luo Keke’s hip-length white hair might be able to reach 200 grams.
Of course, Luo Keke didn’t plan to cut her hair; that would be too much trouble. She had her own plans... The development of events was exactly as Luo Keke had expected.
Some girls discovered in horror that even if they cut off their beautiful long hair, they could only gather about 100 grams.
They were still a full half short of completing the goal.
If this was the case for the girls, there was even less to say for the boys with short hair.
An atmosphere of anxiety and panic spread again.
Even Jiu Yuan lost his composure; he bit his pen, his teeth chattering constantly.
Just then, Luo Keke stood up.
Her movement attracted everyone’s attention.
“What is this loli going to do?”
Everyone wondered.
Then, under everyone’s gaze, Luo Keke walked towards Jiu Yuan.
Jiu Yuan stared blankly at Luo Keke, the panic in his heart temporarily dissipating with the loli’s arrival.
“Such… such a cute girl. She… she’s coming for me. What does she want to do?”
Jiu Yuan’s heart pounded, completely forgetting that he was in the midst of an anomaly event.
“Student Jiu Yuan.”
Luo Keke spoke, her voice very soft and sweet, with a hint of etherealness.
“Lend me your utility knife for a moment.”
Although Luo Keke did not use the “acting cute” skill, her inherently cute appearance and gentle voice alone made it difficult for many to refuse her request.
“Yes… yes, little sister,” Jiu Yuan replied blankly.
That “little sister” almost made Luo Keke faint.
She used to be the strongest man in the world!
Luo Keke bit her pearly teeth and said word by word, “Student Jiu Yuan, I think you should call me by my name, ‘Luo Keke.’ This is a matter of politeness and respect between classmates.”
Luo Keke appeared very angry, but in the eyes of others, a loli’s anger was equivalent to pouting.
“No, no problem! Student Luo Keke!”
Jiu Yuan shivered and handed the utility knife to Luo Keke.
Luo Keke took the scarlet utility knife and turned back to her seat.
“Even when she’s angry, she’s so cute…”
Jiu Yuan thought to himself.
However, the loli’s next action left everyone dumbfounded.
Luo Keke held the utility knife in her palm and aimed it at her other fair and tender little hand.
“Hey, Keke, do you really have to do this? Aren’t you afraid of pain?”
An Keke spoke up to remind her.
“What’s there to be afraid of?” Luo Keke said nonchalantly, “When I was the Hunter King, I suffered more injuries than I’d eaten meals. This small cut is just a trifle.”
Then, Luo Keke pressed the utility knife against her hand and slashed it sharply.
“Pfft.”
The loli’s soft little hand was cut open by the sharp blade.
Dark red blood dripped from the wound, splattering on the test paper.
Then, a violent pain overwhelmed Luo Keke’s rationality. This was completely different from what she had imagined.
The loli was in so much pain that tears fell.
“It hurts!”
The unbearable pain turned into tears, causing Luo Keke to let out soft sobs.
The loli’s pitiful appearance made everyone present feel pity.
“An Keke… what’s going on?”
Luo Keke quickly sought help from An Keke. This situation shouldn’t be possible; when did her endurance become so weak?
“Sigh, Keke, you’re really being reckless,” An Keke scolded. “You’re a loli now, so it’s normal for your body’s endurance to be much weaker than before.”
“But isn’t my Mental Energy as high as 20?”
“Uh, actually, this attribute isn’t very useful. It just makes you more resilient to pressure and has nothing to do with physical endurance.”
“Sigh…”
Luo Keke sighed lightly, only able to endure the pain and squeeze blood onto the test paper.
It is worth mentioning that Luo Keke’s blood, the moment it dripped onto the test paper, was absorbed by the A4 paper.
This was completely different from the other examinees, whose cut hair could only pile up on the test paper, appearing messy.
As the blood dripped, the number on the test paper changed.
【Current Weight: 101 grams】
This was the method Luo Keke had thought of.
In reality, both Jiu Yuan and the other examinees were misled by the question.
“Body tissue” is a very broad term.
If one had to discard a part of their body tissue, the first thing people would think of would be harmless hair and fingernails to discard.
Those bolder might think of fingers or palms.
But in reality, blood was what the Underworld truly wanted.
The most abundant body tissue in the human body is blood.
200 grams of blood is approximately 190 milliliters.
This amount of blood loss is almost harmless to the human body.
Soon, Luo Keke’s assessment weight met the standard.
Then, under the shocked gaze of everyone, Luo Keke’s test paper slowly floated up, then burned in mid-air, turning into ashes.
This meant that Luo Keke had passed the first question of the assessment and was the first person to pass.
“Blood is the correct answer.”
Luo Keke threw the utility knife back onto Jiu Yuan’s desk, then said to everyone.
With Luo Keke’s demonstration, the examinees were excited, picking up their tools one after another and stabbing their palms.
“You were truly heroic just now, Keke,” An Keke praised, then she changed the subject and asked, “But how are you going to stop the bleeding?”
“Oh, right…”
Luo Keke only then reacted, looking at her little hand in distress.
Due to blood loss, the loli’s little hand had already lost its color, becoming somewhat pale.
Although the wound wasn’t big, there were no band-aids or gauze here. She couldn’t just find something to wrap it with.
Just as Luo Keke was troubled, the ashes from her burned test paper slowly floated onto the loli’s hand, then slowly condensed into a small scarlet flower.
Judging by its shape, this should be a Manjusaka, also known as a red spider lily.
It is said that this flower blooms in cemeteries, guiding the deceased into Hell. So, in a sense, this flower could indeed be considered a symbol of the Underworld.
As the small flower formed, the wound on Luo Keke’s hand quickly healed, leaving no scar whatsoever.
Moreover, Luo Keke felt that her strength had increased a little.
She looked around in surprise. Fortunately, everyone was busy completing the exam, and no one noticed the anomaly happening to Luo Keke.
Luo Keke looked at the red spider lily on the back of her hand. The moment her gaze met the flower, the System panel appeared before Luo Keke’s eyes.
【proof of the underworld (Elementary)】
【Item Rank: LV1 (Growable)】
【Item Description: It is said that the Underworld bestows this proof upon those it recognizes. The proof of the underworld can improve the holder’s Physique.】
【Item Effect: Physique increased by 1 point】
