[Quest Introduction: The Evil Spirit Blood Baby has reached the first shaping stage at level 10. This stage of shaping will determine the Blood Baby's future growth direction and personality. Because of your significant influence on the Blood Baby's early development, you have earned the qualification to make initial adjustments.]

[Quest Objective: Complete the first stage shaping of the Blood Baby.]

[Quest Reward: Evil Spirit Blood Baby taming degree +50, basic experience +200]

Lynn stood there, utterly dumbfounded.

This can trigger a quest?

He reread the quest description carefully.

Now it made sense—he understood what was required. But the speed at which this cursed creature was developing was nothing short of horrifying. Just under a day had passed, and it had already reached level 10.

And the corruption had only worsened.

Aside from the face he had shaped yesterday, the rest of its body was now filled with rapidly growing, writhing tentacles.

“System, what would happen if I just let it develop on its own?” he asked.

[Ding! The target is an evil spirit, and the immense resentment within it will continuously alter its external features. If left unchecked, it will gradually become an extremely evil being, developing a deep animosity towards its host.]

Lynn frowned.

So, if I leave it alone, it’ll end up killing me once it’s strong enough, right?

This was turning into a nightmare!

“Well then, I’ll just have to adjust it today.”

Cracking his knuckles, Lynn’s face was dead serious.

He reached down and grabbed the little demon baby by the scruff of its neck.

The tentacles dangled limply, frozen in place, their writhing halted by the terror Lynn had instilled in it the day before.

It was like a child too afraid to act out—fear could make anyone obedient.

[The Evil Spirit Blood Baby’s confusion level +1]

It stared at him blankly, its hazy consciousness growing anxious over what he might do next. Would he squish its face again like yesterday? It wasn’t sure whether to be terrified or curious.

In the next moment, Lynn seized two of the slick, thick tentacles and gave them a sharp tug—yank, rub, push!

Evil Spirit Blood Baby (ΩДΩ)!!

[The Evil Spirit Blood Baby’s fear level +20]

“You’re being very disobedient,” Lynn grumbled. “Growing all these strange tentacles without my permission? That’s so unhealthy for your development!”

His face twisted into a menacing smile as he began tying up the tentacles, squashing them back down.

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“Let Uncle Lynn give you a little surgery!” he sneered.

Evil Spirit Blood Baby (ΩДΩ)!!

[The Evil Spirit Blood Baby’s fear level +20]

[The Evil Spirit Blood Baby’s fear level +20]

...

After more than half an hour, Lynn stood back, looking at the now docile Evil Spirit Blood Baby lying on the table, its blank expression unchanged.

Yesterday, he had only reshaped the face; today, he'd given it a full makeover. He couldn’t help but feel pleased with his handiwork.

With a round, pinkish face, little pudgy hands, and an almost porcelain doll-like appearance, it looked like a cute, innocent girl.

If she were in the human world, she’d be the type of child who would make every mother’s heart melt—perfectly healthy and adorably sweet.

Of course, due to the tentacles that had grown uncontrollably, there were still some remnants of the grotesque corruption that had to be cleaned up.

Lynn adjusted one last thing—he reached out and flicked the small, cute beast ears on top of her head.

(?＞︶＜)?

Super cute, right?

“Just keep this shape and don’t go turning into a freak show again, okay?” Lynn said seriously. “Only then can you grow up healthy, to become a lovable little girl everyone adores, got it?”

The Evil Spirit Blood Baby blinked, still in a daze.

[Ding! The Evil Spirit Blood Baby’s initial form has been determined, and the first phase of character and growth direction adjustment has begun.]

[Ding! Dataization commencing... Dataization complete...]

Lynn paused.

Then, right before his eyes, a panel appeared:

[Evil Spirit Blood Baby]

[Personality Direction]: Cunning, Resentful, Murderous

[Psychological Traits]: Twisted, Corrupted, Sickly

[Growth Direction]: An indescribable multi-armed monster, a twisted vengeful spirit that spreads fear and disaster, an evil ghost that spreads death and destruction.

So this could be adjusted too?

Lynn thought, his fingers drumming lightly on the table.

After a quick glance, he shook his head.

This is too extreme! Of course, in the Dark World, they never lead you toward something good.

Without hesitation, Lynn began adjusting the creature’s traits.

Minutes later:

[Evil Spirit Blood Baby]

[Personality Direction]: Sweet, Obedient, Murderous

[Psychological Traits]: Gentle, Cute, Sickly

[Growth Direction]: A sweet, adorable little girl who brings joy and peace to the world, an evil ghost that spreads death and destruction.

“System, I can’t adjust everything behind each entry, can I? This is only half-finished!” Lynn frowned.

[Ding! Host permissions insufficient. First phase only allows for two adjustments per trait.]

“Ah, I see.” Lynn nodded thoughtfully.

Then, a satisfied grin spread across his face. He clapped his hands.

“Alright, we’ll leave it at this for now. When you reach the next phase, I’ll remove the last three negative traits. At that point, you’ll be a perfect little girl!”

“Understood!”

[Ding! You’ve completed the quest: Blood Baby Growth. Rewards: Evil Spirit Blood Baby taming degree +50, basic experience +200.]

[Ding! First phase adjustments complete. The Evil Spirit Blood Baby will now enter a period of sleep to complete the initial corrections and shaping.]

...

After half an hour of target practice, Lynn finally got up from bed.

Like usual, he grabbed the broom and began his daily cleaning routine.

[Ding! Household skill experience +1]

[Ding! Household skill experience +1]

Once he finished cleaning, Lynn picked up the Soul Lantern, carefully igniting it with flint, then opened the door to begin his day’s business. He hung the lantern on the doorpost.

As usual, the world outside was enveloped in a thick mist, with nothing visible even ten steps away.

Placing the Blood Baby on the counter, Lynn sat down and decided to check out the system’s new features.

“System! Open the shop!”

He couldn’t touch the regular store income, but thanks to the quest rewards, his Skull Coins now totaled a hefty 2,551. He was officially a rich man.

[Ding! Shop interface opening...]

[Item 1: Toxic Slime Goo x10kg: 50 coins]

[Item 2: Lucky Cat Doll (brings misfortune) x1: 200 coins]

[Item 3: Baby Diapers (tight fit) x10 packs: 50 coins]

[Item 4: Flesh Growth Potion Recipe (special version): 500 Skull Coins]

[Item 5: Blood Magic Flesh x5: 100 Skull Coins]

[Item 6: Passionate Succubus Perfume x1 bottle: 500 Skull Coins]

After glancing through the list, Lynn shot up from his seat, eyes wide with disbelief.

“System, are you seriously trying to sell me this stuff?”