After four hours of careful understanding and exploration, Ding Yun finally grasped the specific functions and various capabilities of the so-called Perfect Idol System.
Its purpose could be summarized in one sentence: to mold the host into a perfect idol.
As for its functions, there were many.
Real-time scanning of the host's physical data was the most basic function. The built-in learning space contained most of the world's learnable knowledge, with the aim of ensuring that no matter what fans wished their idol to know or be proficient in, the idol would fulfill their expectations.
To learn such skills and achieve perfection.
Of course, self-improvement and choosing what to learn were also possible. Compared to the mandatory restriction of learning a skill in a very short time when many fans wished for it, self-learning had no limitations, which could be considered an advantage.
This was the function of the Perfect Idol Learning Zone.
The Fan Guidance Management Zone's function was primarily to accurately grasp fan sentiment and whether their values and worldview were sound. If any fans committed illegal or criminal acts, or harmed themselves due to the idol's actions, the management zone would provide a reminder. If the host intervened and prevented it in time, there would be no consequences.
However, if prevention failed.
It would affect the Perfect Idol's score.
In particularly severe cases, if the negative impact was significant, the system might even unbind and self-destruct.
Furthermore, this function could also provide information about fans' health status and whether they were likely to face life-threatening danger in the short term. The design philosophy was reportedly based on the idea that a perfect idol should cherish every fan and not wish for any fan to die of illness or accident.
The subsequent Work Rating Test and Scoring Zone.
Primarily evaluated all of the host's works. If a work's rating was below six points, it would be classified as "eating stale food," and all income would be directly donated by the system. If it was between six and eight points, the income would be discounted according to the rating, with the deducted portion also directly donated by the system.
Only by achieving a rating of eight points or higher, classified as excellent.
Could the host receive full income.
Achieving nine points or more was quite remarkable, because only at this level of rating was it possible to "milk the system" for some benefit. Otherwise, it was either break-even or a pure loss.
For nine-point works, the host could.
Randomly materialize one item from the work.
Items mentioned in songs, travelogues in novels, or depicted and mentioned in movies and TV dramas.
Could all potentially be materialized at random.
However, whether it was good or bad, a bottle of mineral water with the label torn off, a special skill or talent, or jewelry, was uncertain and reportedly entirely dependent on luck.
The other zones that followed were mostly similar, all featuring functions that were extremely demanding on the host. Only by achieving excellence in all aspects could one possibly receive some random reward of unknown quality. Whether it was a scam or not remained to be seen.
It would only be known after attempting it.
After reading through the large number of restrictions and requirements, Ding Yun was no longer very interested in testing this golden finger. She only planned to symbolically use one or two of the less troublesome functions later, just enough to get by.
Therefore, the next second, she closed the system.
Then, she took out a Bone Strengthening Pill from her soul space to repair the original body's depleted essence due to Yin energy entering her body. Following that, of course, was continuing to guard the spirit.
The villagers could help with the funeral arrangements.
But guarding the spirit was something no one could delegate.
Furthermore, their family had no male heirs. The villagers were currently engaged in heated discussions about whether various tasks that should have been done by male heirs should be entrusted to a family closely related to Ding Yun's maternal grandmother's side, or simply be handled by Ding Yun, a girl.
According to custom, if a male relative with close blood ties performed the role of carrying the mourning banner and water urn, and smashing the basin at the start of the procession, he would be entitled to inherit the family's property.
While it was not so extreme now, if no benefits were given, why would anyone do this for you? Wearing white and mourning is not a lucky event.
But if Ding Yun were to carry the mourning banner and water urn herself, and smash the basin at the start of the procession, the villagers would deem it unconventional.
They were not very willing to break years of tradition.
So, there was still a stalemate.
The village head had mentioned the relevant situation to the original body, but the original body itself was hesitant and unsure how to choose.
Therefore, the decision at the time was.
To discuss it after the original body's mother returned.
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That night, Ding Yun did more than just guard the spirit. While guarding, she secretly took the opportunity when no one was around to examine her grandmother's body and quickly determined the cause of her grandmother's death. She had been murdered.
Killed by a mystical art.
The specific art was unclear.
But the cause of her grandmother Ding Xianglan's death was a severed heart meridian and a ruptured heart. A trace of quite malevolent energy remained at the wound, likely left by the perpetrator.
Additionally, she sensed a sliver of special energy from her grandmother's remains. It was a pity that she could not find her soul, making it difficult to ascertain what she had experienced that day. Therefore, Ding Yun could only seal and preserve the trace of energy remaining in her heart.
Then, with half-closed eyes, she continued to guard the spirit.
And only fell asleep the next day when someone arrived.
The fourth and fifth days followed suit, with her guarding the spirit at night and sleeping for a few hours during the day to recover her energy. Ding Yun was not in the least bit anxious, in fact, she was unhurried. It was the village head, Yu, who seemed somewhat anxious.
He kept asking Ding Yun when her mother would return. It was almost the seventh day, and she still hadn't come back. The temperature was so high, and even with a refrigerated coffin, the body couldn't be kept indefinitely. Every extra day meant extra cost, and if left for too long, people would suspect they didn't want cremation and send someone to inquire.
In short, seven days was considered observing custom.
Any longer would be inappropriate.
It wasn't like an emperor who could have a mourning period of forty-nine days.
Facing the village head's inquiries, Ding Yun was unaware.
So, she could only call to ask. As Ding Yun's call went through, Yu Man was initially surprised but then stated that she had some family matters that caused a delay and she would return the next day.
Then she hung up the phone.
And bought a plane ticket back on the spot.
It sounded like there were no issues, but Ding Yun clearly felt that her mother seemed slightly off.
When she received her call.
She was clearly surprised and a little strange at first.
Then, after a few seconds, she transitioned to joy.
This emotional shift, no matter how Ding Yun thought about it, felt wrong. This mother of the original body seemed quite surprised that the original body was still alive, and perhaps hadn't planned to return before. Only after Ding Yun called to say she was alive did she decide to come back.
Thinking about it, it felt like she knew something.
However, since the other party had not yet returned, Ding Yun could only temporarily suppress her doubts and continue guarding the spirit.