Thriller Trainee

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The washed-up magician Zong Jiu transmigrated into a horror, infinite flow novel about a survival show, taking the place of the cannon fodder who died tragically in the first evaluation round. This show was very interesting. Out of the tens of thousands of people, only a hundred people could survive, and the c-position (strongest contender) could even get a universal wish ticket.

If it were someone else, they’d probably be scared to death.

No one expected that Zong Jiu was not only unafraid, but also caused a sensational stir, shamelessly showing off his tricks the whole way.

Once his tricks stopped, and his life could be considered safe and sound, he ended up in a rivalry with the novel’s big villain.

Today you try to get at me, tomorrow I’ll get you back, back and forth, it’s pretty fun, heh.

As a result, though it was just playing around, one time they got carried away and really did end up sleeping together. Watching the nemesis who was pressing him to the ground, Zong Jiu lazily lifted his gaze. “If you want to kill me then kill me, don’t speak nonsense.” Even when at a disadvantage, he showed no trace of fear, and actually continued to provoke him.

That person used his ice-cold finger to trace his ear, and the action heading toward the aorta suddenly stopped.

“What a pity. I’ve changed my mind.”

He was once very willing to personally give Zong Jiu death. Every day, he used to regret not gouging out his flesh, personally snapping his neck. But after this person fell into his hands, another, more urgent desire grew like weeds.

Compared to winning or losing, he would rather see him crying and panting, with eyes red, begging for mercy.

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Thriller Trainee
Thực Tập Sinh Vô Hạn
เด็กฝึกระทึกขวัญ
惊悚练习生
无限练习生
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harupin
harupin rated it
January 27, 2024
Status: Completed
That was a great ride reading Thriller Trainee

The horror gore was really great mixing it with romance. And as a fan of enemies to lovers, I love how the word enemies is still there but with love. The slow burn really made every interaction so precious and tension burning. (How I wish this was smut but dont worry there r scenes but not in explicit detail)

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School instance was probably my fav, how the author wrote supporting characters like index 15 and 99 was great. That even with their small scenes I cried for their death like real hard. AND CLASS 9'S UNITY!

The circus instance grotesque details made me weak to the core but that chuuni Jiu got me rolling

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While it was dark, there's also a good comedy mixed in that got me laughing real bad

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It's so funny when the 2 main are having seggs (even rp-ing) while the trainees are there worried/fighting for their lives LMAOO. While I want moaar of Jiu and the devil's flirtings after their marriage, I'm still satisfied with the ending of parallel Jiu having parallel no. 1 with him in the real world. Result of both worlds will have their rings!! (THE DEVIL IN WEDDING DRESS WHERE THO) ALSO XU SU AND XU SEN T_T

Tsuchimikado unexpectedly became my fav lmao

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I can't never ask for more, the whole novel was great. Spent my half week reading this and now I feel empty. Also big thanks to tlers and good mtl sites <<less
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wyein
wyein rated it
November 2, 2023
Status: Completed
I finished the novel after a few months, I MTL-ed it. It was bareable so I managed to finish it. English is not my first language so excuse my grammar.

Okay, this has become one of my favorite infinite flow novels of all time. First of all, I'm a big fan of the enemies to lovers trope and this one just hits the spot so right. Like the way they still had that vibes even when they got together felt satisfying for me. I really love how there wasn't any unnecessary... more>> conflicts. They became mortal enemies because they're destined to become one.

I also just want to say how I adore Zong Jiu so much. The way he was so smart and how do I describe it, he's crafty. Although cold and indifferent characters are common in danmeis and other novels, I think this type of personality fits Zong Jiu a lot and he did have a reason for it. The little details. Also I love how no matter what he says, there's still a lot of people who follows him. Like it was so natural for them to believe in him and I find it amazing.

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I just love how he always remember what the nun has told him. That he should respond to people's expectations instead since he finds it hard to understand people's emotion. And the way he always keep his promise. Bro, I feel so proud when he actually wished for everyone to be revived and have the rights to leave or stay in the infinite loop. I also love the side characters and how everytime something bad happens, whenever they see the magician, they always think that he can bring miracles. Tsukimichado is definitely one of my fave characters. He's a cinnamon roll lmao.

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Also another thing, I love the male lead. I don't care, I love his personality so much. Spoilers for those who don't know who the ML is:

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It's no.1

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I love their dynamics so much. I also love how possessive no.1 is, he's just too flirty and possessive that I find it funny at times. I also absolutely love the fact that they both don't really know how to love someone but they gradually learned how because of each other. It's beautiful.

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I really just love this novel. There was parts that made me cry, laugh, and surprised me. All the instances were amazing for me and even the other events. I just finished it and I already miss it. I just felt proud of them.

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I also adore Zhuge An's character. I find his past so sad honestly. He's actually a good person. I also suspected him to be the antagonist at first but no. He's really just a good person who wants to keep his promise.

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Also, I super love the ending. The author really loves time travellings and parallel worlds. It just mindblowns me everytime. If you want to read this then this is your sign! I'll definitely miss this and I'll probably reread this novel after the translation is completed. <<less
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beyukii
beyukii rated it
October 11, 2023
Status: Completed
One of the best Unlimited flow bl books.

World building: 5/5. I love that it has games and challenges that can collect some items outside of "horror" game worlds. Also live streaming aspect and netizens comments are fun.

Plot: 4/5 Pretty decent plot and storyline. Arcs don't drag too much, enough horror aspect and survival.

... more>> MC: 4/5 MC is strong and cold like many other UF protagonists, it's just author writes about his beauty in every page.

ML: Pretty dislikable in the beginning. I would have killed him. He is so OP and the strongest one in the game

Romance: 2.5/5 Romance was kinda rushed, it has enemies to lovers trope which I like. But ML was genuinely trying to kill MC in the beginning. <<less
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Xhaphanie
Xhaphanie rated it
December 26, 2022
Status: Completed
Loved this novel, the MC was my absolute favorite. Every tag about the MC is correct apart from him being anti social. He's very strong from the start, manipulative, calculating and ofcourse Overpowered in a way that'll please you and make you interested. The ML is also overpowered but I'm not going into it.

Their love is intense and worth looking forward to, this novel reminds of of "damned thirst for survival" the relationship between the MC and ML is exactly the same except that in "damned thirst for survival" the... more>> ML was much more in love and obsessed with the MC and said the actual words like "I like you, I love you... "

so if you liked this go read the other. Although that one was not an unlimited flow but it follows the pattern of transmigrating Op MC and Op Evil demon Ml. <<less
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aitakm1
aitakm1
September 15, 2022
Status: c227
I'm almost done... almost, but I feel like I missed out on a lot of the really good stuff from relying on MTL. One arc could potentially be my favorite IF I could fully understand it. And then I finally reached the ... more>>
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spicy

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parts of the novel and that's when the regret hit me the hardest orz why was I impatient? I should've waited for the full translation... now I'm struggling to decide whether or not to finish it on mtl nc I don't want to experience more regret...

So one recommendation from me, if you're really impatient like me i, I recommend not to read this until it's fully translated.

If I do end up completing it tho, I don't plan on rating it or putting it in my "completed" novels list until I actually read the fully translated one. <<less
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Eustoma White
Eustoma White rated it
June 30, 2022
Status: c120
I had already read this novel when it had only 60 chapters or something so I came back to read when I found that it was updated till 120!

But it felt very less (͡° ʖ̯ ͡°) I mean, that's how good it was that it felt as if I started it only a moment back for it to finish in less than an hour╥﹏╥. I wanna read more~!! It's just my cup of tea.

Both the leads were just right my alley and the tension they always had between them??... more>> ('-'*) ♪ I enjoyed it Thoroughly! It was the best chemi I could ever as for~~

Anyways, do read if you like twisted/apathetic leads. Both the leads aren't quite right in the mind, the view of the world they have aren't normal if I have to say. In shirt, they both like controlling and having people in the palm of their hands.

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The leads are destined nemsis, it seems (͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°). They both are similar but also different, like the male lead is already psychotic while the prota still keeps 'wildness' inside as it seems he wouldn't be who he was if he did so. Since prota is from the real world which is quite peaceful, he might view the world with apathy but he still has that humanity in him unlike the ML who really likes watching people struggle, betray an kill each other to live. In any case, they are similar type of people as said I the novel but are also different.

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kuzuhaTL
kuzuhaTL rated it
June 2, 2022
Status: Completed
Ahhh ahhh ahhh this novel is gem

You will find it boring in the beginning (well not me, I'm interested UF story)

"The story between magician and a puppeteer, they both lack emotion but they know deep inside they love each other"

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xu su and xu sen story makes me tear up just reading it and I cried between the magician and no.1 story

📌Romance is good

📌good plot

📌good stories every arc

📌slighthot scene is good also👀

I'm not hypeee but this story is gem the romance is aghh I can't describe it, this is slow romance just need more patient😜😜 <<less
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NovelenthusiastIDK
NovelenthusiastIDK rated it
December 29, 2021
Status: c63
Great novel, just as I expected from the reviews. It's one of the rare novels where MC in not extremely OP (still strong), he's cool, intelligent, confident, and It makes sense why he is the way he is. Both MC and ML are a bit insane, also from the beginning there is some s*xual tension between them and It just keeps increasing lol. This is really worth the time. MC is bottom and ML top btw, also this doesn't get super explicit but some scenes are HOT (not now but... more>> in the future chapters). The instance with the animals is actually a bit scary and horror never scares me. <<less
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Pandablackeyes
Pandablackeyes rated it
October 15, 2021
Status: Completed
The most satisfying ending I have ever read..

It is very well done, from beginning to end. I really like the dynamic between the MC and ML... All characters are likeable as well as the npc's...

The instances were also interesting and very clever. I miss the sub system though..

You could also take a glimpse for those "ifs" question..😀 You'll know what I mean if you read this...

Have fun, !
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Babey3
Babey3 rated it
October 11, 2021
Status: c51
The story is still getting warmed up but it’s a ton of fun. I definitely recommend it! Looking forward to the next update.
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Lolkika
Lolkika rated it
September 18, 2021
Status: Completed
It's amazing!!! Amazing characters, stunning plot!!! You'll regret finishing it as you'll want more.
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Alysx
Alysx rated it
August 8, 2021
Status: Completed
The essence of the book details how two distinct individuals clash and burn together, but somehow managing to co-exist and even learning how to love each other in the end. The relationship between the MC and ML is very very delicious and engaging, and I like that both characters are independent and can carry their own weight.

The ML also has a clear and satisfying character development (much more than the MC in my personal opinion), and I absolutely adore how much he has grown. Chef's kiss, he's legitimately one of... more>> the best written characters I have seen.

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The ML is originally introduced as a psychopathic puppeteer who wants to kill the MC (as they were prophesized to be arch-enemies). This later transformed into the desire to control the MC. Then, the ML had his s*xual awakening and wanted to -ahem- mate with him, before finally (finally!) truly loving him.

"He knew that if you desired to obtain something, you first have to give it freedom. Only if it returns to your side, then it belongs to you forever."

Just- bro... my heart...

The couple never once declared their love outright, but their little actions and interactions clearly show how much they love each other. The ML basically flaunts his relationship status and marriage ring at the end of the story, it's immensely cute.

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The arcs are okay-ish overall, though one of them actually lost my interest and I had to push through to finish that arc:

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It's the school arc; the main theme of it is that if you score badly, you'll die a gruesome death. I heard many reviews saying that they liked it but I just feel that it's too draggy and that I was robbed of a proper supernatural school arc.

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Objectively, I'll say that the plot probably isn't the strongest suit of the story. The entire story really isn't scary as well, even though it's tagged as horror. Unfortunately, there are also quite a bit of iffy parts too which weren't well-developed:

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  • For example, why and how did the MC even transmigrate
  • The significance between a higher and lower dimension
  • Or even the new world the the MC transmigrated into
  • In fact you would also think that the people in the livestream shouldn't be that flippant about the entire thing since they were pulled into the Unlimited Flow world and knows how terrifying it is to be in an instance (Why are they even treating this as entertainment?)
  • The MC's backstory in the original world isn't really that tragic or unique to warrant additional interest as seen in the novel.
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To sum up, this book is one of the more unique ones that I've read, considering it attempts to merge the Unlimited Flow genre and Transmigration genre together. I never knew how much I like the "enemies to lovers" trope until I stumbled upon this treasure. The way the MC and ML continuously pit against each other forms a solid backbone for this story and provides endless amusement for us. Do give it a shot, I believe that this is a decent read. <<less
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justanotherpasserby
justanotherpasserby rated it
July 7, 2021
Status: c31
So good!! MC is a classic badass-smart-opportunistic character but the author managed to pull it off well without making him looked too OP. Anyway so far the dynamic between him and ML still exudes "we are destined to be enemy" and looking forward for the future development!! Also side characters aren't there just for hyping up things, and they actually have distinct characteristics. So yeah, read it!!
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aubruh
aubruh rated it
June 26, 2021
Status: --
This novel is one of my favorites! I highly recommend reading it :)
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KiyokoKun
KiyokoKun rated it
June 13, 2021
Status: c259
This novel is a very good read. I don't read mtl novels very often, so it's a little hard for me to understand.

MC is a famous and amazing magician, but he got into a car accident thus he injured his hands. Then he transmigrated into a novel, Thriller Trainee.

About ML, he is the flirtatious type, tbh he's really op xD. I won't spoil anything more about ML otherwise it won't be fun.

Some of my favorite arc:

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Crazy Circus. In this copy, animals and human's position are reversed. There's also a special prop from the system, which makes it more interesting.

Judgement Day. It's a copy about ML's past, it's also how ML got into the infinite loop thing.

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Spoiler about Zhuge An:

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There's also a plot twist about Zhuge An. He's one of my characters that I liked beside MC and ML. He proclaimed himself as Guiguzi's disciple, but who thought that he's that Guiguzi himself lol.

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kkp666
kkp666 rated it
June 10, 2021
Status: Completed
I do like the development of the main characters its not at all abrupt or like mindless following or like s*upid decisions there is no angst and there are quite a few exciting moments that just make u want to scream the romance is constantly developing and it is a proper enemies to lovers troupe where there is no disadvantage between the mc's and they truly fight each other like enemies and also there is a lott of s*xual tension throughout the novel and there is no emotional conflict such... more>> as denying emotions or anything like that although it does take time to develop there is not a single boring moment I feel. All the issues are resolved very reasonably and there is no betrayal and the ending makes you feel wholesome man and there is no left over conflict. The twists and turns are also very exciting. The relationship is also very consensual

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Dg1
Dg1 rated it
May 12, 2025
Status: Completed
Just wanted to leave a 5 star review. If you enjoy unlimited flow novel, with smart, cunning MC and OP ML, and really enjoy enemies to lovers plot you will love this. Reminder, you will have to have lots of patience for the romance part, but fear not, you won't feel like you are missing out on bl feel at all like some other novels. Even if the romance didn't start, the chemistry and their interactions are fire from start. You will enjoy this ✨✨
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C2L2SM
C2L2SM rated it
April 9, 2025
Status: Completed
MC Zong Jiu x #1 (AKA The Devil) This is a transmigration Infinite Flow Novel. The instances/world building are decent. You can tell the author did quite a bit of research on the mythological characters that are part of each instance. I like the irony of the concept of Thriller Trainee's in relationship to reality/idol shows. As for the novel itself, it could have used a judicious editor. The pacing is slow, the writing is repetitive, the barrage was boring. I stopped reading the barrage as it didn't add anything... more>> to the story. The MC/ML character development was minimal and their transition from enemies to lovers was predictable. The reveal of an important side character was easily anticipated. As for the other side characters they were interesting enough. Overall an ok read with a HE. <<less
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violetruby
violetruby rated it
February 18, 2025
Status: Completed
THIS MAY BE THE MOST SATISFYING AND BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN THRILLER ROMANCE ENEMY TO LOVER NOVEL!!

if you like the earth is online, global examination, kaleidoscope of death, kinda novel. READ THIS ASAP!!

the plot was very good, the amount of thriller, horror, romance, fighting, trauma, friendship is well blended. And very well written.

... more>> the main character and ML is insanely good. Full of scheming, cold blooded, strong.

this gonna be in the top 5 of my fav novel. No words could even describe how good this novel is! Totally worth to read! It only took me less than a week to complete. <<less
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Kassandra
Kassandra rated it
February 17, 2025
Status: Completed
Finally read it after letting it marinate in my reading list.

This is a magnificent unlimited world novel. It could make you feel sorts of emotions, especially grief and love. I was expecting to feel fear but not the tears. It managed to bring me to tears three to four times in the whole novel.

Romance is a well-deserved slow burn. I love it, especially how they progressed from enemies to lovers. My favorite is when Zong Jiu almost died at the S+ instance and Devil came in. The satisfaction is just... more>> amazing.

There's a lot of characters to remember as most of them are really memorable. Each have their own unique characteristic that made them easy to recognize and differentiate to each other. A fave duo is the Clown and Mad Hatter. Kinda foresaw the side couple through.

There's a point in the story that I thought it would be a BE, but fortunately it's not. As my tears already flowed when I imagined it.

In conclusion, this is a nice read and I recommend it. Actually, even just for the romance I would be willing to read it again. <<less
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