After ten simulation attempts.
Wu You found that the longest any life had lasted was only ten years. Thanks to the Unseen Luck Enhancement, he was born in a back alley of a small Town and adopted by the local orphanage.
Though he survived infancy, at ten years old, he went out to work and was accidentally killed by a falling piece of wood.
The other attempts all placed him either in caves or forests—desolate places where no one else lived. During the simulations, he also discovered that the Unseen Luck Enhancement wasn’t infallible.
After about three uses, its effect disappeared, so lives that started with such a disadvantage usually ended quickly after the luck ran out.
“But it’s okay. It’s hard to survive with just one luck slot, but now I have two!”
Wu You rubbed his hands together and took a gulp of his soda.
“Eleventh time! Activate!”
(AJ-
—Attribute random allocation in progress.]
[Ding—Talent random selection in progress—
Wu You’s eyes lit up as golden light scattered across the panel and quickly condensed, falling into the Simulator Panel, transforming into a line of golden characters.
[—Peach and Plum Blossom]
[Simulation about to start, do you want to adjust the attribute panel?]
“Ten attempts guaranteed?” Wu You’s voice trembled. This was a Gold Legend! He had never seen this scene before. He lightly tapped open the attribute panel.
[Eleventh simulation character: Unnamed
Simulation Talent: None; None]
“Peach and Plum Blossom: Seeds planted early in the year, fruit harvested by year’s end.”
He skillfully equipped the Unseen Luck Enhancement, hesitated a moment, but could not contain his excitement and installed Peach and Plum Blossom.
Simulation start! Hehe!
[Simulation about to start]
[Age 0: You receive a warm welcome from Sister Meng Po. After all, clients with such regular and frequent visits are rare in the Underworld.
As usual, you sprinkled Meng Po Soup and gracefully stepped onto the Bridge of Forgetfulness. You are born.]
[Your sight is blurred color blocks. You furrow your tiny brows and think hard, shaking your head left and right trying to see your surroundings clearly, but to no avail.
You sigh helplessly. The chubby flesh on your cheeks twitches twice, looking especially adorable, like a fluffy little bird.
The blurred color blocks block your view of the outside world. At such a young age, you’ve learned to squint when looking around. Even so, you look like a newborn little fox, very beautiful.
You seem to be highly nearsighted right from birth. You comfort yourself happily: at least you’re not blind!]
[Just then, a slender black color block appears before your eyes. You’re startled. Being just born, you can’t crawl away yet. You helplessly think, “Here we go again, I’m going to die.”
You feel something furry brushing against your face. Your itchy spots make you giggle uncontrollably.
You reach out to grab it and catch a slender, warm, furry thing. The black color block emits a strange howl. You suddenly realize that after so many births, you finally see a small animal—and it’s fluffy, hehe.]
[You try hard to see what kind of furry creature it is but fail. You only feel a slender tongue with barbs licking your cheek. Your constitution is weakened.
The pain makes you lose control of your tear glands, and you cry loudly. Big tears roll down your pale cheeks, flushed with a rosy hue, like a beautiful doll in a New Year painting.
To say it again, you’re adorably cute beyond measure!
You clearly sense the furry creature’s heart melting for you. It picks you up. Your nearsightedness is so severe you can’t even make out the kind face so close to you.
The furry one snuggles close, its moist nose “perhaps” rubbing your cheek before letting out an excited chirp.
You cooperate fully. Maybe you can’t be a human child, but being an animal’s child isn’t bad either. Some animals do have maternal instincts.]
[You are successfully adopted because of your cuteness! The furry creature puts you into a pouch “perhaps,” wrapping you inside like returning to a mother’s womb, giving you great comfort.
By the way, how did this black furry creature get a pouch? Such a strange species! If one day you return to the real world, discovering this creature would be Nobel Prize-worthy!
You fall asleep in blissful dreams. In the darkness, your chubby cheeks shine white. No other child is as cute as you!]
Wu You shouted excitedly, “Yes! I’m going with this furry one! Once I grow up, I can return to the human Town on my own! I even have a golden talent! Opening a school as a science whiz is a piece of cake!”
“And there are many sentences describing the appearance,” Wu You curled his lips into a barely suppressed smile. “Looks like this version of me is really good-looking. Hehe, this is a perfect start!”
[Age 1: You call the kind furry creature ‘mother.’ Mother is very powerful in the jungle, providing different kinds of food daily to nourish you.
Unfortunately, most are raw, and to survive, you must swallow them, eventually vomiting a mess. Your pale face resembles the bright moon in the sky, stunningly beautiful!
Constitution weakened! Charisma greatly increased!
Mother is heartbroken and rushes around anxiously. Her furry tail sweeps over you, making you laugh.
Mother somehow finds a sweet, syrupy fruit juice to feed you. You gulp it down eagerly. Your constitution significantly increases!** Greatly increased! Your reputation greatly increases!]
Wu You stroked his chin, puzzled by the words hidden behind the screen. The simulation was still ongoing.
[You are finally full. After the meal, mother lovingly wraps you close. Her furry tail lightly pats your little belly. You cling fondly to her slender limbs, whispering softly, “Mama.”
The furry tail suddenly freezes. Outside the cave, raindrops fall softly. Inside the cave, endless tenderness flows.
Charisma greatly increased!
Though your sickly appearance is like a drifting water plant, evoking sympathy, your healthy self shines like the warm morning sun, captivating all eyes.
To say it again, still far from weary, you are just too beautiful!]
[Age 2: Spoiled and loved, you awaken a spirit of exploration. Amid the blurred, colorful blocks, you always have the enthusiasm to find your black mother.
Your short legs crawl and walk, well exercised. The forest breeze gently kisses your cheek, and the resilient grass adores and surrounds your feet.
Your constitution greatly increases!** Greatly increased! Your charisma greatly increases!]
[Age 3: You are invincible in the forest, holding a defeated red furry creature in your arms proudly. Mother’s massive form stands tall, her limbs clapping like hands.
Your constitution greatly increases! Your charisma greatly increases! Your reputation in the “***Forest” reaches its peak!]
[Age 4: Your language skills greatly improve. You try to study your “golden talent.” The forest animals fall victim to your cruel lessons. You set up a small classroom by the riverbank.
Even the fish swimming in the water stop to listen! You expound theories about the universe, leaving the animals confused.
Little Red suddenly spits out a mouthful of old blood, seeming to have a chronic illness. You panic, tears welling up, hugging Little Red and begging it not to die.
Tears fall along your exquisite contours, beautiful as the evening glow.]
Morality increased! Charisma greatly increased!
[Age 5: You finally understand your talent: it only activates if you become a teacher. A teacher’s role is to impart knowledge.
Whenever a newcomer becomes your student or your students improve, your own abilities receive a boost. Moreover, unknown knowledge appears in your mind, waiting to be taught. This give-and-take is a win-win!
Forest animals thus become your students. Mother stands behind you, watching proudly.
You clear your throat. The scene is still blurry color blocks. You step onto a small podium.
The color blocks sluggishly straighten up. Mother’s furry tail brushes your leg. You raise your hand and say in a deep voice, “Class begins!”
Morality decreased! Charisma greatly increased! Constitution greatly increased!** Greatly increased!]
[Age 6: You discover a human Town several miles outside the forest.]
[Age 7: You sneak into the Town with Little Red. Little Red screams terribly, like a crying baby, terrifying. You calmly clamp its mouth and warn, “Be careful or I’ll tell Mama!” Little Red wisely shuts up.]
[Age 8: Town people treat you very well. With your beauty as your weapon, you often come back to the forest with a huge haul.
You wear a scholar’s robe, feed Little Red pear soup for soothing its throat, and comb mother’s fur with a wooden comb. You bring back many things from the Town.
You often warn the animals to keep far away from humans, not wanting them to be hunted. You treat the forest as your home.]
[Age 9: One day, Little Red excitedly runs to you. You can now recognize Little Red well.
Its soft, glossy fur was once matted and full of dirt, but you patiently washed it by the water little by little when you were young, and it learned to keep clean since then.
You’ve never seen it so happy. When given pear soup, it no longer cries. It proudly uses its broken, croaky voice, stepping on your shoes and yelling excitedly. You quietly listen and follow it deep into the forest.]
[You step onto a cobblestone path, eyes wide with surprise. The blurry outlines are tinged blue. Under the azure sky, amid the quiet forest, a Town appears before you.
From the blurred Town emerges a very familiar black color block, followed by many colorful little blocks. They enthusiastically greet you, and in an instant, all the furry creatures rub against your cheeks.
Little Red angrily chases them away, arrogantly curling up at your feet. Mother rises, and a barbed tongue licks your face.
They gift you a Town.]
[You laugh happily. This is your home.]
[Congratulations on obtaining the title [***Child of the Forest]! Your fame spreads far and wide!]
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