【At 18: You were holding that copper bell, scared out of your wits, only wanting to debate how that copper bell counted as successfully reserving a seat!
Then you earnestly and reasonably explained that your disciple was already on the way, and you were just sitting down temporarily.
If he hadn’t cut you off mid-sentence and pouted over, you might have even played the victim a bit, pretending your eyesight was bad and accusing him of bullying the disabled.
Ah, you sly old trickster! Never thought you’d capsize in the gutter!
You ranted wildly in shock, completely unable to comprehend what had happened! Brother! It was just about saving a seat—how did you end up coughing blood?!
Scamming! A blatant scam! It has to be a racket!
The reactions of the surrounding diners confirmed this view—this coughing blood kid was clearly a habitual scammer! Good Samaritans came over and dragged him away, and you finally let out a reluctant sigh of relief.
Just as you were feeling awkward and uneasy, your disciple finally arrived. You were practically moved to tears.
Your disciple was a hermit from the mountains, a bit influential, at least capable of helping you break out of this mess. Your racing heart finally calmed down.
But after all, the strong don’t always suppress the local bullies. Who knew what backgrounds this thug might have! Maybe some shady connections?
You didn’t want to trouble your disciple staying here too long, so you didn’t linger. Before the enforcers arrived—time to slip away!
As beautiful as you are, you have always been a gentle and innocent teacher!
Your young disciple was also dazed, sneaking a peek at some idle reading and believing that you, a beautiful teacher, had some hidden identity?
Truly youthful arrogance, everyone has their chūnnián dreams! You quickly gave him some scientific knowledge.
Morality slightly decreased, *** value increased! Your reputation in the world keeps rising!
The items Fire Star sent you, said to have been dug out from the pit behind his house on the mountain, were clearly no ordinary objects as soon as he saw them.
You silently stared at the glazed tile inside the box, full of a plastic-like texture. Fire Star continued enthusiastically recounting the shock he felt when he unearthed it.
This was partly your fault. Fire Star was a reckless fellow.
When you were setting up the teaching plan, you considered his somewhat limited brain and chose the survival skills of strategy and shame management to help him most.
As for arcane arts, just a rudimentary elementary level was enough, and you hadn’t taught him much about science-related subjects.
You chuckled: “Wait, wait until I go back and make you a Glass Coral! Guaranteed to make everyone envious!”
Fire Star’s chubby face, squeezed into all that flesh, surprisingly revealed a few rare hints of innocence as he shouted in response, eyes wide and eager, holding the box out to you.
You didn’t refuse your disciple’s kindness and rolled up your sleeves to pick up the glass shard.】
【Fate is shifting—】
【The Simulator is evolving!】
【You were stunned for a moment. Somewhere in the void, something seemed to have changed. You suddenly realized this thing really was a treasure!】
Wu You suddenly choked on a mouthful of water.
What the heck! It evolved!
Just that shard of glass? I can smelt as many as I want in a furnace!
【Please look forward to it! The elegant Waltz of Fate by the Fate Lady!】
【bows】
【Second Slot of the Life Simulator unlocked.】
【Would you like to start the simulation?】
【Confirm / Cancel】
The Simulator Panel underwent some evolution, with a structural readjustment. The character panel appeared in the upper left corner, followed immediately by the Simulation Record.
Two buttons appeared at the center of the screen, written in a neat, square script: “One” and “Two.”
The first slot was conspicuous, cheekily displaying a photo of a scholar giving a thumbs up and grinning broadly—obviously Wu You’s only played-to-18-year-old Top Teacher Card.
The second slot was still blank.
Wu You studied for a moment, discovering the simulator could display two screens simultaneously. Excited, he opened both simulation pages and began simulating separately.
Even the unluckiest players always dream before drawing a card: what if, what if a miracle really happened?
Wu You seriously performed his “luck ritual.”
Taking a deep breath, his gaze firm.
Wu You began! Wu You fell flat on his face! Wu You knelt!
A pile of reviews about premature demise and early death piled up—sometimes, too much debt is no problem at all.
【Would you like to start the simulation?】
【Confirm / Cancel】
Wu You sighed helplessly and mumbled, “At least let me live to seven years old, and give me some ‘seven times seven equals forty-nine’ rating, I already imagined the effect—ultimate skill activates, all members revive!”
“Man!”
He gloomily clicked confirm.
(AJ-
—Attributes randomly allocating.)】
【Ding—Talent randomly drawing—Ordinary Person Identity Card!】
【Panel unlocked, simulation about to start】
“Yay!” Though it wasn’t a golden glow, it was still not nothing—it was a win!
“Ordinary Person Identity Card?” Wu You curiously opened the panel: “Who are you really? Me? I’m just a plain, unremarkable ordinary person.”
“LOL!” Wu You couldn’t help but laugh out loud: “But if you’re a plain, unremarkable ordinary person, then you should be adoptable right from the start?”
Wu You dragged the 「Ordinary Person Identity Card」 and 「Strength of an Ox」 into the second character’s slot and started the trial, humming a little tune.
【Simulation about to start—】
【0 years old: Sister Meng Po by the Bridge of Forgetfulness chatted with you as usual. With your high-level achievements, Sister Meng Po clearly praised you till you were floating.
Proudly, you finished the entire Meng Po Soup. The two of you exchanged glances, sinking into eternal silence, trying frantically to vomit it out—but to no avail.
Frowning, you walked onto the Bridge of Forgetfulness.】
【Before your eyes were white walls, black tiles, raindrops hanging from eaves dripping onto your tender cheeks. You were a plain and unremarkable infant, beyond doubt.
Disturbed, you opened your eyes and cried loudly. Your tender voice attracted a three-year-old child at the alley entrance, who curiously walked in.
Seeing you, his face showed a few very complicated expressions. After hesitating for a moment and looking around to see no one nearby, he involuntarily stepped forward.】
【The child’s tender voice carried a hint of world-weariness: “This lousy place, this rotten world—what sin have I committed to be born here?”
You slightly widened your eyes. The Meng Po Soup was taking effect. You forgot those neon-lit pasts but remembered exactly where you came from. The child before you was obviously from your hometown.】
【You held back your tears and showed the child a toothless smile, your tiny hand reaching out to wave.
The child pursed his lips: “Have some compassion, have some compassion. You’re barely surviving yourself and still preaching compassion!”
The child silently scolded himself, then stood up and tried to leave, glancing back every three steps. But he couldn’t hear the baby’s cries anymore—only his laughter.
When he reached the alley entrance, the child turned back with a grim face, grumbling: “You’re already in front of me! If I don’t save you, my Dao Heart will collapse! No way! No way!”】
【You were adopted, becoming the son of the Martial Arts Hall’s master, also the little brother of the master’s son.
The Martial Arts Hall son’s surname was Wang, called Wang Teng. He named you Wang Yu, commemorating that you were found on a rainy day.】
【1 year old: You became your brother’s shadow, lying on the Martial Arts Hall floor all day watching him practice boxing.
You completed the tasks assigned by your brother—first calling out to your brother, then to your father.
The master was moved by your brotherly affection and gave each of you a chicken leg to eat. You gave your chicken leg to your brother. Physique increased!】
【2 years old: With the Strength of an Ox talent, even at a young age, you could run around with your brother, catching cats and chasing dogs, a mighty scapegoat!
One day, your brother entrusted you to the disciples staying at the Martial Arts Hall and went out with a group. You pitifully clung to the door, waiting for your brother to return.
They said, “Your brother doesn’t want you anymore!”
The amused disciples gathered around to tease you. In their impression, you were only the Martial Arts Hall master’s son’s sidekick, so they taunted you.
You teared up, stammering a rebuttal: “Nonsense! My brother—brother—well, even if he doesn’t want me, Dad will!”
So filial! The disciples burst into pig-like laughter.
A kind disciple explained, “Alright, don’t listen to those nonsense words. Your brother went to test his aptitude.”
You didn’t understand: “Ch… cheese? Bro, brother went to eat cheese?”
Everyone burst into laughter.
You didn’t care about them; in your heart was only the brother who took you home, from the same place.】
【3 years old: Brother’s training grew more rigorous, and you followed suit. Your innate talent started to show. Brother was delighted, lifting you high and shouting: “My brother Wang Yu has the potential to be an emperor!” Physique increased! Reputation increased!】
【4 years old: Brother gave you a small wooden sword. You followed him to practice swordsmanship. At night, brother often rubbed your face with some melancholy:
“Little brother, you’re kind of handsome when you don’t speak, but once you do, you stutter—no one can handle that! Cute as a kid, but what will happen when you grow up!”
Brother told you not to speak unless necessary. When you wanted to speak, just say one word at a time. You obeyed perfectly. Charm greatly increased!】
【5 years old: You joined the town’s age-appropriate children for aptitude testing. Ah no, cheese testing.
You quietly stayed in your room without crying or making a fuss, just feeling a bit bored. After about one incense stick’s time, someone called you out.
The tester regretfully said that young master lacked talent. Your father vehemently rebutted, listing your achievements, hoping for a retest to no avail.
They returned home dejected. You were indifferent; after all, you were just a plain and unremarkable ordinary person!
You shouted happily and threw yourself at your brother. Brother pushed your face away in disgust while asking father about the results. Father shook his head heavily.
Brother was stunned but silently watched your smiling face as you pounced on him.】
【Fate is shifting—】
【6 years old: Brother gave you a small dog named Wang Yue. You happily carried the dog everywhere.
One day, a carriage arrived at the door. You were sound asleep after your brother had talked to you a lot the night before. You were very tired.
Brother disappeared. Your sky fell. You cried loudly at the Martial Arts Hall for the first time. With blurry teary eyes, you asked father: “Brother, I want to see him!”
Father’s face was bitter: “You won’t see him anymore. Won’t see him anymore. Yu’er, be happy for your brother! He became a Disciple of an Immortal, immortal and forever joyful!”
You were stunned into silence for a moment, then blurted out one word: “Liar!”
Father helplessly: “Yu’er, how could your father lie to you?”
You shook your head. Brother said too beautiful a wish is always easily exploited by liars. You firmly said: “Those people, lying.”
Father got anxious: “Why won’t you understand! Those are immortals! They took your brother to become immortal!”
You forgot many things, but you only remembered this: this was not a world where one could cultivate immortality. You repeated firmly: “Lies.”
You stubbornly said: “I! Will! Find! Brother! And bring him home!”
Wu You also nodded silently: “Exactly. This is an ordinary world. The other me is right! Brother was probably taken away by some cult! I support myself!”
Wu You thought of this and glanced briefly at the current state of the first simulation.】
【20 years old: You tossed and turned, deciding to open the mountain gate wide and recruit disciples extensively. Notices were posted. Various forces moved, and all under heaven fixed their gaze here.
Your reputation reached the pinnacle of the age. Some things cast their gaze from the void.】
【Congratulations on obtaining the title of “Saintly Dao Preceptor”! Henceforth, your intimidation over all your disciples automatically increases by 100%!】