Chapter One: Have I Become a Vampire?

The ill-fated city of Donglin.

Night had fallen near Qingye First High, where a cool breeze drifted through an empty, shadowy alley.

"Not bad, really not bad." Jiang Qian licked away the liquid at the corner of her mouth with lingering satisfaction, a flush on her cheeks after her indulgence, scarlet pupils glimmering with laughter. "Delicious. It's been ages since I've encountered such a fine man."

Before her, a high school student sat slumped against the wall, head bowed. Blood trickled from his neck, staining his uniform and pooling on the damp ground.

Jiang Qian crouched to observe for a moment. The boy’s head remained lowered—he was dead, well beyond saving.

She shook her head regretfully. "Seems you weren't chosen after all. The taste was exquisite, but such a pity about your potential. What a waste. Ah, never mind..."

She straightened, her graceful figure stretching in a sensuous arc. Just as she turned to leave, steps light and airy—

"Cough, cough..."

Suddenly, a ragged cough broke the silence.

Jiang Qian paused and looked back.

Cheng Feng slowly opened his eyes, his vision adjusting to the dim alley. Where am I? What's happening? Damn—did I transmigrate?

He tried to move, only to realize in shock how badly this body was injured. Even flexing a finger sent prickles of numbness up his arm. His neck in particular throbbed with pain, as if he'd been bitten by a vampire.

He felt an uncomfortable stickiness all over. Lowering his gaze, he gasped silently. Half his school uniform was soaked in blood.

What the hell happened here?

"Not dead?"

A half-surprised, half-curious female voice. Cheng Feng looked up and saw a woman in a black suit dress.

The lighting was poor, so he couldn't see her face clearly, but he could make out long black hair, crimson eyes like rubies, and a flawless figure—strikingly beautiful and arresting in the darkness.

Despite her beauty, caution prickled at his skin. Of all situations, why transmigrate just as the previous owner of this body was killed by a female monster? And why wake up right as she was about to leave? What rotten luck!

Damn it! Am I going to be bitten to death again, right after crossing over?

He was a fish on the chopping block, ready to be finished off at any moment.

Jiang Qian leaned in, noting the pallor of Cheng Feng’s face. A satisfied curve played on her lips. "Wonderful, you survived. That means the mutation was successful. From now on, I declare you my companion~"

Humans bitten by vampires usually died of blood loss, but some, under the curse’s effect, would transform into bloodkin.

Cheng Feng, it seemed, was the latter.

Are you insane? He nearly cursed aloud. You almost killed me, and now you call me your companion!

As if it were that simple. If he ever got the chance, he'd bite her back for sure!

Vampires had formidable healing abilities—lost limbs could regrow given enough time. Cheng Feng’s body was rapidly changing, wounds already closing, even the twin punctures at his neck knitting together.

"Don't look at me like that. Blame yourself for trying to hit on me in the first place," Jiang Qian said with a coy smile and sultry eyes, unfazed by his glare. Suddenly, she frowned, nostrils flaring as if catching a scent.

What? Cheng Feng was stunned. The previous owner was that bold?

At that moment, a dangerous whistling sound sliced through the darkness. Jiang Qian reacted instantly, pushing off the ground and leaping away.

With a sharp crack, a flash of lightning pierced the spot where she’d stood, shattering the ground and sending chips of stone flying.

The weapon was a slender katana, its blade shimmering with icy light even in the gloom.

A graceful figure materialized out of thin air, standing between Cheng Feng and the threat. He could see only the girl's slender, delicate back and a cascade of smooth black hair reaching her waist.

She drew the sword from the ground, the blade aimed straight ahead, her cool, solemn gaze fixed on the female vampire. "Vampire, I’ve found you again."

Cheng Feng’s eyes flickered—so the woman really was a vampire!

The girl glanced back at him, and their eyes met. He understood her look: Stay quiet. I’ll protect you.

She noticed the blood on his uniform, realizing the victim had already been fed upon. She was too late.

"Tsk, you again, ruining my fun," Jiang Qian said coldly, her lips curling to reveal faint fangs. "Please, I have normal preferences. I don't even like women. Why do you keep pestering me?"

"This time, don't think you can run," the girl replied, her gaze steely, voice like a winter wind. The aura radiating from her made Cheng Feng shiver.

Knowing she was outmatched, Jiang Qian sighed, resigning herself. "So you’re here to steal the man. Fine, have him."

Cheng Feng: "..."

"Don’t worry, I’ll be back for you~" She tossed him a flirtatious wink, her figure dissolving into shadow and vanishing into the darkness.

Cheng Feng: She’s really not letting me go.

"Stay here, don’t move. Wait for me," the girl instructed before dashing after Jiang Qian.

Cheng Feng ignored her, attempting to stand. To his surprise, his wounds had healed, and his strength returned.

Had he really mutated after being bitten by a vampire?

Suddenly, a sharp pain stabbed his head as a flood of unfamiliar memories surged in—remnants of the body's previous owner. For several minutes, his mind reeled before he fully absorbed the knowledge of this strange new world.

It was too dangerous outside. Relying on the original memories, Cheng Feng decided to slip home and plan his next steps.

This world was different from the Earth he once knew.

Unfathomable monsters existed here, along with powers beyond imagination.

Hundreds of years ago, countless supernatural monsters had appeared for unknown reasons—phenomena science couldn’t explain.

Many monsters could mimic human form, hiding among people and preying in secret—like the female vampire from before.

To fight back, humanity established the Supernatural Disaster Association, training humans with awakened abilities to hunt monsters.

The girl from earlier was likely a member.

The association was renowned, a law enforcement organization for monsters, supported by immense government resources. Every member wielded supernatural powers; the talented were recruited and trained, awakening remarkable abilities to serve as the nation’s armed force.

Each urban district had its own branch, dedicated to protecting citizens and combating monster threats.

The original Cheng Feng was an ordinary high schooler. His mother died in an accident twelve years ago after giving birth to his sister, leaving their father to raise them both.

Blessedly, it was late. Few people were on the streets, so Cheng Feng, blood-soaked, made it home unnoticed.

Tonight felt unreal. He wanted to shower, clear his mind, and change out of the bloody uniform.

It was 11 p.m.

In the living room, the TV played a variety show. A petite girl lay on the sofa, fiddling with her phone, her pale, slender feet swinging in the air.

He paused, recalling from his new memories that this was his younger sister, Cheng Yi, age twelve.

The noise from his entrance made her sit up. Seeing his bloodied state, her cute face filled with alarm. "Ah! Brother, you... what happened to you..."

"Shh! Keep it down." He gestured for silence. "Don’t wake Dad. He has work tomorrow."

He glanced toward their father’s room—no sound.

"Oh... okay." She nodded, her gaze lingering on his bloody clothes. "But... but..."

"It’s fine. I’ll shower first," Cheng Feng replied, waving her off and heading upstairs. In the bathroom, he stripped off his clothes and turned on the hot water.

The shower hissed, steam fogging the glass. The hot cascade cleared his mind, the tangle of memories gradually sorting themselves.

In the mirror, he saw a young man with tousled hair—a handsome, slender face much like his own from his previous life. The sense of immersion was complete.

[Ding! Unknown curse invading! Ability awakening in progress... 10%... 30%... 50%...]

The sudden electronic voice startled him.

The curse was likely left by the female vampire, trying to turn him into bloodkin. Fortunately, some system seemed to be blocking it. He wouldn’t become a blood-drinking monster.

And this ability awakening—was this the legendary transmigrator’s system? He waited expectantly.

[Ability awakening... 80%... 90%... 100%]

[Unknown curse successfully transformed. Passive skill acquired: Bloodkin Physique Lv1+1]

[Active skill: Clairvoyance Lv1+1]

[Passive skill: Super Strength Lv1+1]

Cheng Feng’s eyes widened. He took a steadying breath.

Bloodkin Physique must mean he’d inherited all the vampire’s abilities but without the need to drink blood to survive.

[Reminder: Killing monsters grants more abilities or skill points.]

He rubbed his chin. Now he had even more reason to confront that female vampire.

While he pondered, footsteps approached outside the bathroom, and his sister’s timid voice called out.

"Brother, you should turn yourself in."

"...What?"

He was baffled. What was she thinking?

His sister sounded heartbroken. "If you surrender now, you’ll get a lighter sentence."

"Who’s surrendering? I didn’t do anything!"

She blinked. "But I’m a good girl. They won’t take me away, right?"

Cheng Feng: "..."

"Brother, you’ve chosen a life of crime. I’m sad, but I’ll visit you in prison on schedule."

She raised a finger in mock cleverness. "I’ll bring you a spicy strip with every meal."

He was exasperated. "I’m not a criminal. Just pretend you saw nothing tonight."

"Will the police come knocking?"

"They won’t!"

"Oh."

PS: New author asking for your support. Whether this story has a single heroine or a harem depends on readers.

PS2: Please don’t take this story too seriously. It’s a lighthearted, comedic, two-dimensional adventure—just relax and enjoy.