Kong Xiuru thought of herself as a genius in learning foreign languages. Her memory had always been good and she had her own methods of remembering words. In her daily teaching process, she would pass down some of them to her students.
However, Kong Xiuru only realized now that her memory wasn't even worth trash as compared to Ling Yun's!
Once! Just once! He had learned it after just taking one look. She heard that he had no problem reading or writing it. Is… is he even human?
Can 'genius' still be used to describe him?
If he… if he has such a terrifying memorizing ability, why did he have to wait until the college entrance exams to exhibit it?!
Why was he so low-profile before?
Kong Xiuru didn't quite dare to believe that Ling Yun had really memorized over a thousand words so quickly. She took out the Grade 10 English textbook and started picking out some of the more difficult words for Ling Yun to read.
This time, she wasn't searching from the word lists behind the texts. Instead, Kong Xiuru was randomly selecting from within the texts.
In truth, Ling Yun wasn't just able to read the words out very well, he could even explain their meaning at will and easily write the words on paper.
Kong Xiuru tried seventeen words consecutively but each time was the same. There was no exception!
Kong Xiuru couldn't believe it at first. She had gotten Ling Yun to translate the English words to Chinese, as well as read and write them. Now, she was closing the textbook and she was describing the meaning of English words using Chinese and getting Ling Yun to translate it to English. On top of that, he even had to write and read those English words.
Then, she believed it! Whenever she said a Chinese word, Ling Yun would immediately translate it to English. Moreover, as he read the word, he would casually write that word on paper as well.
In one go, he had translated twenty to thirty words and they were all correct. Not one of them was wrong and he had not hesitated on a single one of them.
Kong Xiuru was dumbfounded. She felt as if she couldn't stand properly. She stopped getting Ling Yun to stay in the study room. Instead, she got him to come out and sit on the sofa.
Then, she closely scanned Ling Yun to the point that Ling Yun was a little scared. Was my performance too nature-defying?
Kong Xiuru knew that Ling Yun's learning of English was no longer limited to this half an hour of remedial. If he were to be given a day to memorize all the English words from the senior high school to university syllabuses, it wouldn't be a problem at all!
If that were the case, she could teach him some grammar on top of that and get him to memorize the senior high and even university level English texts. College entrance exams? Even taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) straight away wouldn't be a problem!
"Ling Yun, you're incredible!" Kong Xiuru suddenly burst out exclaiming.
And what came after shock? Adoration. Sincere shock would produce sincere adoration!
Even if Kong Xiuru was even more anti-men or even more indifferent towards men, she was still a woman in the end. Moreover, she was a virgin.
Ling Yun chuckled. "I'm just alright. It's mainly because Teacher teaches well. Otherwise, I wouldn't learn so quickly!"
Kong Xiuru blushed as she said in her heart. Your memory is so terrifying. What does that have to do with the English basics I've taught you? However, she still felt sweet and cheery on the inside. She felt proud that Ling Yun had been able to grasp the language so quickly.
"Ling Yun, Teacher will teach you a few commonly used sentence structures later. For example, sentence structures for things that have happened and things that are happening. Once you learn these, you will be able to completely learn English by yourself. As for listening, as long as you listen to some recordings, Teacher believes that your listening definitely won't be a problem."
Ling Yun thought to himself. Listening? That's the last thing I'm worried about. Within a thirty meter radius, if any wind blows or any grass moves, I would be able to hear it clearly.
"English, plainly said, is just about memorizing words. What kind of grades you get will depend completely on how many words you've grasped. Your teacher has one request for you."
Kong Xiuru was thinking as she spoke. She was guiding Ling Yun patiently and systematically.
"Hehe. Teacher, you can say whatever request you have. As long as it is within my ability, it definitely won't be a problem."
Ling Yun laughed as he spoke leisurely.
Kong Xiuru looked at the student who seemed to be the most talented one she had taught in her six years of teaching. Her heart was filled with emotions. She said softly, "Ling Yun, with your memory, memorizing five thousand words in two days would not be a problem at all. Your Teacher wants you to memorize all the English words in the senior high and university syllabuses."
Ling Yun pondered for a moment. He had memorized over a thousand words in half an hour. Memorizing five thousand in two days wouldn't be a problem, would it? Hence, he smiled brightly and said, "No problem. But I don't have the university textbook, Teacher!"
Kong Xiuru laughed softly. "Don't worry about that. Your Teacher has it at home!"
But then, she suddenly laughed mischievously. "If you really have a photographic memory, would you dare to memorize the Oxford English Dictionary?"
Lin Yun started perspiring madly. My beautiful form teacher, are you playing with me? Ling Yun had seen how thick that Oxford English Dictionary on Cao Shanshan's table was. Memorize that? Even if he had that kind of memory, he didn't have the kind of effort needed. Even if he had the kind of effort needed, he wasn't in the kind of mood to do it!
As for patience, Ling Yun, who practiced cultivation, had plenty of it. But what was the point of memorizing something useless?
Seeing that Ling Yun had no response, Kong Xiuru knew that her request was overboard. She couldn't help but look down on herself for a moment. Then, she said, "If you can do as Teacher has requested for the next two months, Teacher believes that you will be able to score full marks on your English college entrance exam."
Ling Yun had that self-belief too. Now, he already knew the phonetic alphabets. English words were not an obstacle anymore. He would first memorize all the English words, then memorize things like history texts and all of the senior high English texts. As for grammar or whatnot, even if he didn't understand it now, he would understand it by the end!
If one becomes familiar with the Three Hundred Tang Poems, even if he or she doesn't know poetry, he or she would be able to recite poetry. That was the logic Ling Yun had.
Lin Yun laughed gently. "Please do not worry, Teacher. I'll do as you've requested."
Kong Xiuru looked at Ling Yun with her bright eyes. For an instant, she lost herself in a trance. Then, she quickly regained her senses and said, "The fourth self-study period has started. This period, Teacher shall teach you grammar and sentence structures."
Ten minutes before the end of the fourth self-study period.
Kong Xiuru nodded at Ling Yun contently. She said gently, "Alright, let's end our remedial lesson here tonight. Your foundation of English is complete now… You've pretty much grasped it. After a few more remedial lessons, Teacher believes that your grades will soar."
Actually, in less than two periods, Kong Xiuru already realized that Ling Yun had grasped eighty percent of the senior high English knowledge.
Learning English grammar and sentence structures not only requires memory but also requires comprehension. And Ling Yun's ability to comprehend was not far behind his ability to memorize.
Regarding the basics of English, there really wasn't much more that Kong Xiuru could teach Ling Yun.
Going forward, Ling Yun would just have to memorize words and texts, and also do several college entrance mock exam papers and he would be fine. But for some reason, Kong Xiuru actually still wanted Ling Yun to come to her place for remedial lessons.
Hence, she had immediately changed her words on the spot. From saying that Ling Yun had completely grasped it, she said that he had pretty much grasped it. Then, she told him to come for a few more lessons.
Ling Yun remained silent and calm. He was very focused and serious when it came to studying. His body diffused a clear and refreshing smell. Kong Xiuru quite liked the feeling of being with this genius student.
Ling Yun stood up. "Thank you, Teacher. I will work hard. I shall go back to the classroom now. Goodbye, Teacher!"
Kong Xiuru smiled and said, "What are you saying goodbye for? Your Teacher still has to go back to the classroom to collect the test papers. Let's go together!"
"Oh…" Ling Yun was speechless. In his heart, he had been planning to run off right after leaving Kong Xiuru's place. He hadn't expected that Kong Xiuru would still go back to the classroom.
Ling Yun had a chance of breaking into the Fourth Level of the Physique Tempering Stage today. Hence, he couldn't wait to go to the river bank.
Kong Xiuru locked the door and entered the elevator with Ling Yun. The two of them left the teaching and administrative staff dormitories and walked side-by-side towards Grade 12 Class 6.
"Ling Yun, I heard from Cao Shanshan that you've caught up in your mathematics as well."
Kong Xiuru inquired as they walked.
Ling Yun answered casually, "I'm doing alright."
"In the future, try not to be absent. Learn more things. Your Teacher has high hopes for you now. You might even make it into Yan Jing University. That's the best educational establishment in China."
Ling Yun thought to himself. Yan Jing University? I've already promised Ning Lingyu that long ago! But he still laughed gently and replied, "I'll try."
"Mmm. It's good to have confidence. The lesson is ending soon. Let's hurry to the classroom." Kong Xiuru couldn't resist patting Ling Yun gently on the shoulder.
The two of them returned to the classroom. Ling Yun had only just sat back at his seat when the bell rang for the fourth period of night self-study.
Ling Yun immediately stood up as if there was a fire under his a*s. He casually tossed his textbooks on the table and prepared to leave the classroom.
Cao Shanshan's face was blushing as she looked at Ling Yun and said, "Ling Yun… Can… can you send me home…?"
Ling Yun looked at Cao Shanshan in surprise as he thought. Why do you want me to send you home at such a time?
However, since they had become table mates, Cao Shanshan had helped Ling Yun a great deal. Ling Yun really couldn't just reject her.
He could only go back to his seat as he looked at Cao Shanshan thoughtfully. "I really have a very important thing to do tonight? Can we do this another day?"
Cao Shanshan had spontaneously requested Ling Yun to send her home and it had already taken a great deal of courage. Although Ling Yun was rejecting her now, seeing that Ling Yun had come back to his seat just for her and that he was using a negotiating tone, she felt delightful.
"Mmm… Since you have an important thing, we'll do this another day then. I… I'll wait for you!" Cao Shanshan fiddled with her fountain pen as she said shyly.
"Alright then, I'll go now!" After saying that, Ling Yun flashed Cao Shanshan a bright smile before standing up and hinting to Cao Shanshan to make way for him.
Cao Shanshan's heart melted as she giggled and stood up shyly. She left her seat and moved aside for Ling Yun to go out.
Cao Shanshan watched Ling Yun's back view as he left. Then, she muttered to herself, "Finding back something that you've thrown away is really hard…"
After leaving the classroom, Ling Yun dashed to the school field. He put on an act and leisurely ran half a round before entering a shady area. Then, he leaped over the school's fences and activated the Thousand Miles Godly Steps, dashing straight toward the river bank.
"My precious Shichiyou herb, Big Brother has missed you to death!" Ling Yun had already undergone two nights of physique tempering without the help of the Shichiyou herb. Naturally, his heart was burning with eagerness.
Within two minutes, Ling Yun had reached the opposite bank of the Shichiyou herb. Then, he saw that, beside the Shichiyou herb, was a snow-white arctic fox!


Lingyun's tribulation has failed and he has descended onto Earth in the degenerate age. Step by step, he will rise up against the natural order!

Tong Wei was the number one beauty of the school where Wang Yao studied. At that time, many people sent love letters to her and she had a lot of admirers. Wang Yao also had been one of them at the time, which was very naive of him.
The girl was beautiful and she was also very studious. She was admitted to a National Key University after the college entrance examination and then she studied abroad. After that, there was no more news on her. The last time that Wang Yao saw her was at their school reunion during the winter holiday. She had been so beautiful and charming then. Many people hurried to tell her that they wanted to chase after her, Yang Ming included, but she rejected all of them indirectly.
It was a surprise that he would meet the past beauty under such circumstances. Yang Ming would be jealous if he saw them now.
Certainly, Wang Yao's family was worse than his and his current job was also worse than Yang Ming's.
So what!? I have a kettle of water that promotes the growth of all things. I have a hill to plant hundreds and thousands of herbs. I have the magic system, so there are endless possibilities for me!
However, Wang Yao was certain that there would come a day where he would rise above Yang Ming.
He picked up some chestnuts when he was at home and put some of them in his pockets. He was preparing to go to town to sell them.
The next day, Wang Yao found that all the seeds he planted were budding and the antidote herbs had grown a bit taller.
Mission: Plant five kinds of herbs within ten days (except for sealwort) is finished. You are rewarded with a new skill: detection.
"It's done!?" Wang Yao was shocked. He did not think that the mission would be finished so easily.
"Detection, what is that ability?" He opened the system and found a description.
Detection: detects the nature of a plant to know its growing status.
How do I use this skill?
Wang Yao went to the antidote herbs that had been planted for two days now and tried to use the detection skill.
Antidote herb (magic herb): detoxifies all poisons; it is just starting to bud.
"Magic herb? Detoxify all poisons? What is this!?"
Wang Yao was still confused about it being a "magic herb" but the latter explanation that said it could detoxify all poisons was so special and unique. Only ebenaceae, ginseng and polygonum could have such good effects.
"Let's try another."
Wang Yao went over to the radix gentianae.
Radix gentianae: releases heat due to dehumidification. It is just starting to bud.
"One more time!"
Adenophora stricta: reinforces qi, nourishes the blood and strengthens the body's resistance by removing diseases and dirty qi. It is just starting to bud.
Then he went to the chestnut trees.
Chestnut: Increase the energy and strength of the spleen and replenishing qi deficiency; invigorates the kidneys and strengthens the tendons. It is mature.
This is so crazy!
"This is basically just a carry-on dictionary for plants!"
He excitedly tested it a couple more times before he got dizzy and tired. He came to realize that this ability could not be used boundlessly since it consumed his energy.
"I should go back and sleep. There will be a lot of things to do."
Besides the special skill, the experience bar increased and there were 8 more bonus points.
Wang Yao finished the work in the herbal field and then went to town to sell the chestnuts. All his chestnuts were sold within two hours, so he decided to go home early to pick up the rest of chestnuts. He peeled all of them and packed them into a sack so he could sell them again at the booth.
The next morning, he was busy in the herbal field when there was a voice suddenly.
Mission: Dispense your herbal medicine within one month. Failure will result in a deduction of any of the host's body attributes.
"Dispense my formulas. What is this mission?" Wang Yao was confused after hearing it. The punishment was also stricter. The highest body attribute he had was constitution at 1.5 points. He would be a useless person if points were to be deducted from him.
"System, what do you mean by dispensing my herbal medicine?" Wang Yao asked.
The herbal medicine should be strictly made by you and 100% original!
"100% original? Why is this so difficult?!" He knew nothing about making his own herbal medicine.
What should I do?
When he went back home, Wang Yao acted quickly. He turned on the computer to search for anything about formulas. The book, Invaluable Prescriptions for Ready Reference written by a famous doctor in ancient times, Sun Simiao, should be the most famous in this aspect since it contained many precious Chinese medicine formulas.
Can I improve some of these formulas to make them my own? Thinking about it, Wang Yao became excited.
He went to his room to study Invaluable Prescriptions for Ready Reference after he finished eating. Then, he found that the herbal medicine that he dispensed needed all kinds of herbs, so he marked down some of them so he could buy them and try them out.
The next day, he went to town with the sack of chestnuts when he finished the working on the hill. The sales were much faster than before and all of the chestnuts were sold out quickly.
"Sir, how much for 1 kilogram?" It was the voice of a girl.
"60 yuan." Wang Yao who was preparing to pack up his booth did not raise his head.
"That's so expensive; can you mark it down?"
"Sorry, I'm afraid I can't!"
"Okay, give me 1.5 kilograms then."
"Okay, wait a minute." Wang Yao turned around to read the weight of the chestnuts. He found that there was a woman in casual clothing with long legs in front of him. Her waist was slim, and her long hair was curly.
"Wang Yao?"
"Tong Wei?!" Wang Yao realized who it was and was shocked. It was the female classmate sitting in the car of Yang Ming yesterday. It was unexpected that they would meet in this way.
"What a coincidence!"
"Yes. What a coincidence." Tong Wei looked at her classmate with a smile. She was so surprised.
"Why do you sell chestnuts here?"
"I plant them at home and I just sell them since there are too many. Here you are. Try them!" Wang Yao packed up a bag without weighing it and gave it to
Tong Wei.
"How much?"
"Stop joking. Just try them and tell me if you want some more."
"Oh, I'll just take them then." Tong Wei accepted the bag politely. "Hey, how about I leave my contact info with you?"
"Okay."
"Yang Ming told me that you farm at home?" The beauty smiled and she seemed more beautiful than flower at that moment.


In an inaccessible village, there were a few houses on the hillside. 
People from far away were attracted here and the mountain road was crowded with luxury cars, because, in this town, there was a young man with incredible medical skills  who could cure all kinds of illnesses!


The Chinese Room was an experiment proposed by American philosopher, John Searle, in 1980. A person who only spoke English was locked in a room, with only a small window to communicate with the outside world. Any communication would be written, but he had a Chinese dictionary with him. Notes written in Chinese would be sent into the room through the window, and the person in the room was able to translate and respond using the dictionary. Even though he didn't understand Chinese, he was able to convince outsiders that he knew Chinese well because he used the dictionary.
Searle used this experiment to pass the Turing Test. No existing AIs could surpass the restrictions of the Chinese Room test. To the person asking the questions, the computer responded as if it were intelligent, while in reality it had no idea what was going on.　　
The Turing Test was an experiment constructed by Alan Turing in 1950, in which an evaluator and two players were separated, and could only type to communicate. If the evaluator couldn't tell which player was human and which player was a machine, the machine passed, deemed as having human-like intelligence. 　　
This elfin was able make the readers think that it was a person who played the prank. If it were indeed an AI, it passed the Turing Test.　
Was passing the Turing Test sufficient for an AI? Searle's experiment proved it wasn't.　
The discourse between the two experiments was enough to write a thick book, but Zhang Zian had only heard a little of it.　　
Why did it have to be Chinese Room? Why not Portuguese Room? Or German Room? The reason was that most westerners believed Chinese was the most difficult language and couldn't be mastered by humans. 　　
The Chinese Room experiment wasn't as well-known as Schrödinger's cat, but everyone in the AI and computer science field knew about it.　　
Zhang Zian's speculation lingered in his mind for a moment, then he rejected the idea. It was too far-fetched.　
First of all, the experiment had nothing to do with animals.　　
Secondly, "AlphaDog" was a nickname for the super computer AlphaGo used by Chinese people. As "Dog" had the same pronunciation as "Go," the name became viral somehow. However, AlphaGo was not a dog.　
Lastly, even if there were a dog named "Alpha" that became an elfin, AI was developing rapidly these days, with lots of money and technology being invested. Everybody was optimistic about the prospect of AI in the 21st century. The AlphaDog's Strength of Faith should be growing. How did it fade rapidly?　
Considering everything, Zhang Zian thought that his speculation was wrong. The elfin couldn't have been an AI elfin.　　　
He took out his phone and opened the game interface. If one of the elfins in the game was an AI, it had to be the Navigation Elfin.　　
AlphaGo didn't qualify as an elfin. It was nothing more than a prototype AI, it wasn't bada** enough.　　
"Navigation Elfin, are you there?" he whispered. He unmuted the phone and turned the volume extremely low.　
[Navigation Elfin]: At your service.　　
"Are you an AI?" 　
[Navigation Elfin]: I'm your Navigation Elfin.　　
When Zhang Zian first downloaded the game, he thought the Navigation Elfin was a 24 hour customer service agent, so it was safe to say that the Navigation Elfin passed the Turing Test with flying colors.　　
Mr. Zhou was reading when, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed Zhang Zian speaking to his phone. He reminded him, "Young man, cell phones aren't allowed."
Zhang Zian smiled and locked the screen. "I got it."　
His eyes fell back to the computer screen and asked another question in English.
[The Hottie]: What book is it?
The chatroom didn't have a private chatting option, so all conversations were displayed for all to see.　　
Soon, the elfin replied in English, with an answer hidden between the numbers. It was hard and tiresome to read.　　
[3.1415926]: My book. I want my book. 
[The Hottie]: Is it an important book?　　
[3.1415926]: Without the book, I'll disappear from this world. 
Zhang Zian was relieved. It appeared that the book was the key to capturing the elfin.　
The others didn't feel the same way. To them, this person just wanted attention, or maybe even a donation. They were all book lovers, but even so, they'd never say that they'd die without books.　　
Zhang Zian understood the difference between "disappearing" and "dying," but the others didn't.　
Some thought the pranker was suffering from a psychological disorder, so girls like Coco developed sympathy. 　　
[Coco]: What's the name of the book? We can help you look for it. 
[3.1415926]: It has no name. 
[Coco]: No name? You at least know what the book is about, right?
For the bookworms who spent all day in the library, finding a book was their area of expertise, not even the librarians could do a better job. Coco and the others were confident. As long as the pranker revealed the content of the book, they'd be able to narrow it down and find the book.　　
Zhang Zian knew that he wasn't as good as them in this area, so he watched silently.　
[3.1415926]: Life. The universe. Everything. 
[Coco]: Ha! I've read that book! Why did you say it didn't have a name? Is it the third volume of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams? I'll get it for you! 
Many of the other readers have read this classic science fiction book. Some of them left their seats and searched with Coco, passing Zhang Zian. Some headed to the second floor for the Chinese version, and some went to the third floor to look for the version in English. They weren't normally so enthusiastic and quick. This time, though, they wanted to know the prankster's identity. 
If it claims that it'll die without the book, it'll have to come and get it, right? Zhang Zian didn't move from his chair, just continued with his thinking.　　
He knew that it wasn't as easy as it seemed, otherwise this elfin wouldn't have been "extremely difficult" to hunt.　



1. Download a suspicious game
2. Catch a few magical pets as partners
3. Go through interesting daily routines and lead the pet shop to a whole new level

Fortunately, Qiao Nan was the one who posed this question today. If it was someone else, it would be so embarrassing if she could not answer it.
It was only until this moment that Shi Qing finally understood. Although she was often the top scorer in the cohort, there was nothing great about it. Regardless of how strong one was, there would always be someone better than them. This saying was never a hoax. 
At the sight of how knowledgeable Qiao Nan was, Shi Qing pursed her lips. She then made up her mind to study and learn well so that she could keep up with Qiao Nan. 
As per what her father's words, it was not unjustified at all that she had scored half a point mark less than Qiao Nan. In fact, it did not reflect the actual gap between Qiao Nan and her.
After flipping a few pages of the Oxford Dictionary, Qiao Nan felt much better. 
Just as what Shi Qing said, it was not easy to buy the authentic Oxford Dictionary because it was comprehensive and thus extraordinarily thick. The English dictionary that the Zhu family bought for Qiao Nan previously was useful but not as comprehensive.
As an individual who would like to deepen the studies of English Language, of course, Qiao Nan needed the Oxford Dictionary.
It was just that the Zhu family bought all these for her previously. Qiao Nan would feel embarrassed to express what she needed. Anyway, those given by the Zhu family were usable too. When she started to earn money in the future, she could always find a way to buy it herself then.
"Thanks for the dictionary. I profited." Qiao Nan smilingly accepted the dictionary without hesitation. "After this dictionary comes to my house, you can forget about having it back. There's a price to pay for sharing each other's weals and woes. I've suffered with you. You won't be unwilling to let me benefit from this, right?" Qiao Nan sounded bold and righteous as she took advantage of Shi Qing.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, are you a mythical beast? After it went into your pocket, I can forget about retrieving it?" Shi Qing laughed. "There's a saying that gifts blind the eyes. Qiao Nan, you took my gift. Don't regret it. From now onward, you're mine." 
"…" Obviously, Shi Qing refused to suffer any loss.
Now, the situations of Qiao Nan and Qiu Chenxi's classes were close to Qiao Nan's prediction. The number of students in Qiu Chenxi's class basically hovered at over twenty.
"Teacher Xiao Qiao, I'm quite interested in English. As such, I have a few questions that I would like to seek your advice on. I wonder if you are free at the moment." This was unlike Qiu Chenxi's class where everyone left immediately upon the end of it. At Qiao Nan's end, this type of situation gradually occurred.
Upon the end of the class, there would always be a few people who would look for Qiao Nan at the stage to ask some questions.
"Sure, you may ask." Qiao Nan was clearing up the table.
"That is… How do you usually improve your English language skills?"
"We generally classify English into two categories, oral and writing. Which aspect do you wish to improve on?" Qiao Nan put down her books and looked at the student seriously. 
"Okay…" The soldier hesitated for a while. "Actually, I wish to improve my writing. I know a little of what you taught but I don't know how to write them. It feels strange. I'm afraid I will forget them soon."
"Writing…" Such strive for progress was hard to come by. "If you wish to improve your writing, I'll give you three suggestions. First, if you can afford it, buy an English dictionary. The more comprehensive it is, the better. Memorize it every day. If you can memorize the English dictionary, your writing will definitely not be poor. There will even be great progress in your grammar. Second, buy some novels to read. The best is those with Chinese on one side and English translations on the other. Third, find some foreign films to watch. Remember, those English films with both English and Chinese subtitles. The third method will not only help in your writing but also your oral skills." 
"So complicated?" The soldier was dumbfounded. He was just trying his luck when he asked these questions.
Given Qiao Nan's age, coupled with the fact that she usually taught them English that was more practical for daily use and the common and simple English knowledge, the solider was not confident if he would really receive an answer after he posed this question. 
Unexpectedly, Qiao Nan not only replied to him but also gave him three suggestions.
Qiao Nan's teaching advice was professional but was not especially difficult to carry out.
"Thank you, Teacher Xiao Qiao. I will certainly do so. Then, Teacher Xiao Qiao, do you have any good recommendations?" The soldier asked another question.
To Qiao Nan, she felt that this question was difficult to answer. It would be making things difficult for the soldier. "As to what kind of good recommendations, that will depend on your needs and your current standard of English. As of now, it'd be better if you learn from the basics. Buy an ordinary dictionary will do. The dictionaries that are sold in our country are generally suitable for you. As for the second method, I'm not too sure what kinds of books are published nowadays. To avoid the situation of losing interest in reading, it's best that you choose short or medium-length bilingual novels to buy. Please don't buy long novels. As for the third method, you must pick the films with a genre that you like. For example, shootout or science fiction. It's best not to try the topics that you're not interested in." 
Qiao Nan could only recommend things that would only be available a few years or even a few decades later. If she stated those titles now, she would expose her secret.
"Thank you, Teacher Xiao Qiao. I know what to do now!" The soldier's eyes lit up. Qiao Nan gave a very specific answer. After having some directions, of course, the soldier would know how to improve his English if he was eager to do so.
"Don't mention it. Right, I nearly forgot. Maybe you can go and find these items." Qiao Nan tore out a piece of paper and then wrote some English teaching materials. Those were English language teaching materials used for the nine years of compulsory education. "You can read these few volumes of textbooks. The first volume teaches you the basic stuff. If you can afford it, you can also buy a tape recorder. This is because these teaching materials will normally come with a set of listening tapes. You will yield twice the results by doing half the work if you learn and listen at the same time."
"But it'll be hard to find these textbooks." The soldier did not feel ashamed about reading the textbooks studied by children, but he felt that it was too difficult to find these books. He was not someone who was schooling.
"They are very easy to find. Now is the best time to do so. Actually, at the end of every semester, many parents will think that the textbooks are not useful anymore as their children have completed their studies, particularly those whose children have graduated. These parents will sell away all the textbooks. You can look for secondhand stores. There are many books and things there. They are also very cheap. You don't need to spend much. It's just that it may be more troublesome to search for the books. You have to take some time to do so. Those books that I introduced to you are the core ones. If you really go to that place to look for them, you can also get some practice materials at the same time."
"Really?" The soldier's eyes turned even brighter. He was so emotional that the veins on his neck looked like they were exploding. 


Qiao Nan: Crap! I am your biological daughter, yet I am treated as if I was picked up from the streets. In fact, you treat me worse than that!

Mother Qiao: Qiao Nan, you are not as pretty or smart as your elder sister. You are not as blessed as her. You have no right to study, marry, or to have your happiness!

Qiao Nan: Why am I not allowed to study, marry, or to seek my happiness? I will find a man right now and marry him!

Qiao Nan is dumbstruck upon discovering that the man right beside her is a powerful figure in the quad—the person who has the most promising prospects to be the future Chief.

Qiao Nan stares at the well-built man in front of her. He has firm abs and cold, chilling eyes. She swallows the lump in her throat as she says her greetings, "Good Morning, Chief!"

Chapter 1227: Be Responsible For Flirting
Sa Peachwood, tinitignan ni Ning Xi ang mga comment sa Weibo niya.
Sa ilang araw na lumalabas sa sinehan ang "Dream Chaser", umabot na sa 20 million ang fans ni Ning Xi sa Weibo at lalo pang dumadami.
Nagsisimula na rin ang fans na tawagin si Ning Xi bilang "Bro Xi". Syempre, mas marami ring mga tao ang tumatawag sa kanya na "Asawa" at "Prince Charming".
[Kung mag-popost ng picture si Bro Xi na nakabihis lalaki, lulunok ako ng limang karton ng shampoo, kokopyahin at isusulat ko lahat ng nasa news broadcast, bibiyakin ko 'yung durian gamit lang ang kamay ko, pupulbusin ko 'yung isang malaking bato gamit ang dibdib ko, iuuntog ko 'yung ulo ko sa semento, magba-bungee jump ako nang walang tali, sasalo ako ng espada gamit lang ang kamay ko, kakain ako ng dalandan na may balat pa, kokopyahin ko ang buong Chinese dictionary, proverb dictionary, Chinese-English dictionary, ang Book of Dao, ang Three Character Classic, ang Classic of Mountain and Sea, ang three hundred Tang dynasty poems, at ang five hundred Song dynasty poems! Ganyan ako ka-sigurado!]
[Ning Xi, inaakusahan ka namin ng pagnanakaw! Maraming dalaga ang nagsabing ninakaw mo ang mga puso nila,kaya ngayon pinaparusahan ka nila at sinasabi nilang kailangan mong 'Panagutan mo ang pag-akit mo sa amin! Kung hindi, hahabulin ka namin hanggang sa dulo ng mundo!']
[Asawa ko, kung medyo mas pangit ka lang, maiisipan ko pang mamalengke, manood ng pelikula, kumain ng Western food, maglakad lakad at hangaan ang langit tuwing gabi, pag-usapan ang poetry o mga life philosophy kasama ka, pero sobrang gwapo mo gusto lang kitang makasama sa kama palagi!]
[Ano'ng pinagkaiba ng buhay na 'di makakasiping kay Bro Xi mula sa pagiging isang daing na bangus?]
…
Dahil siguro sa hindi malilimutang pagganap ni Ning Xi na tumatak sa mga puso ng manonood, bukod sa napakaraming mga umamin, marami rin ang kinukwestiyon ang sekswalidad ni Ning Xi at kung nagkakagusto nga ba siya sa babae…
Habang binabasa niya ang lahat ng napakaraming comments ng mga tao na gusto siyang ikama at kapag iniisip niyang puro babae ang mga 'to, natutuwa si Ning Xi.
Mukhang nakikita rin ni Lu Tingxiao ang mga comment. Tuwid lang ang mukha niya at nagsalita ito, "Bakit 'yung mga babae ngayon napaka…harot?"
Nang makita ni Ning Xi ang itsura ni Lu Tingxiao, natawa siya. "Ganito lang sila magsabi na gusto nila ako! Kunwari, ganyan din ako sa'yo…"
Lumapit si Ning Xi sa tenga ni Lu Tingxiao at bumulong, "Mas mabuting makatabi ka sa kama kaysa sa sampung kilometro ng batis, mas masayang kasama ka sa kama kaysa akitin ka, mas mabuting maikama ka kaysa maging tapat sa'yo,mas mabuting ikama ka kaysa sa libu-libong haba ng bundok at ilog, mas mabuting ikama ka kaysa…"
Nanliit ang mga mata ni Lu Tingxiao, umikot ito at itinulak si Ning Xi pababa. "Kailangan mong panagutan 'tong panlalandi mo sa'kin."
Uy! Nagamit ng demonyo ang salita ng fans!
Nagagamit niya talaga ang natututunan niya…
Mabilis na sumagot si Ning Xi, "Syempre, kahit na kailangan kong maging flirt minsan, ikaw lang ang pananagutan ko, okay!? Isa pa…lalaki ang gusto ko, 'di ka pa ba sigurado dun?"
Nang sabihin niya 'yun, hinalikan siya ng lalaki ng napakatindi hanggang halos mamaga ang malalambot niyang mga labi at hanggang makuntento ang lalaki.
Akala ni Lu Tingxiao ay 'di na siya naaapektuhan ng mga 'to, pero ang totoo ay kahit ilang beses niyang maranasan, kahit na babae pa sila, basta nakikita niyang gusto nilang agawin ang asawa niya, 'di niya ito kaya.
Kahit ganun, napakahaba pa rin ng pasensya ni Ning Xi sa kanya. May paraan ang dalaga para tanggalin ang pag-aalala niya palagi.
Ang pinaka-ayaw niya at ang iniiwasan niya ay ang makontrol ng iba ang emosyon niya. Pero, sa harap ni Ning Xi, masaya siyang nagpapasailalim dito at ineenjoy niya pa ang pagkontrol nito sa kanya.
May naalala bigla si Ning Xi at napatayo ito. "Mmm, oo nga pala, Lu Tingxiao, hintayin mo 'ko. Magbibihis lang ako. TUlungan mo akong kumha ng picture! Sabi ni Director Cehn, lalagpas na ng $5 million ang box office natin. Gusto nilang bigyan ng reward ang mga fans! Ngayong naiisip ko 'yun…karamihan ng request ay makita akong nakabihis lalaki. Siguradong magugustuhan nila 'yun!"


SYNOPSIS

“Honey, gusto ko talaga ‘yung script sa drama…Kaya lang medyo mas maraming sex scenes ngayon. Pwede ko pa bang tanggapin?”
Kalmadong sumagot si Lu Tingxiao, “Sige lang.”
Nang gabing ‘yun, bumangon si Ning Xi mula sa kama nang nanginginig ang mga binti at nakakapit sa mga rail.
Tinanong siya ulit ni Lu Tingxiao, “Gusto mo pa bang kunin ‘yung project?”


Mom brought me to the bookshelves in the living room. She started picking out a few thick books and carried them over to the table with the help of her Qi, where she sat me down beside the stack of books.

"Here, this is all the dictionaries we have in our library. If you want more, then I'll have to go to the clan library to get some more, and most of them are probably copies. At any rate, if you want some more, I can go get them for you~" 

"Uhn Uhn! I want all of them!" I nodded my head vigorously.

"Eh~? But it's going to be troublesome, and it's so far away~" Mom whined

"...Can I not have them?" I asked with puppy eyes.

"...Can! Of course, you can! But mommy wants a kiss from Yan Yan as a reward first!" Mom said as she drew her cheek closer.

'A kiss? Uh... Sure. Mom probably means on the cheek, but she has never once shown me a kiss on the cheek, so I HAVE to do it the only way she's shown... 😏'

When mom's cheek is right in front of me, I grabbed her cheeks and moved her face towards me, and kissed mom on the lips. And with a hearty *Muuuuaah~!* sound, I separated from mom's luscious, tender lips, after which I smiled widely at her.

"Is that enough?" I asked while still smiling widely.

Mom was dumbfoundedly staring at me while touching her lips with her fingers.

"Y-you, where did you learn that huh!" Mom asked in a fake angry tone with a slight flush on her face, as if hiding her embarrassment.

"Hmm? From you and dad. Don't mom and dad always kiss each other on the lips?" I innocently said.

"E-eh? Uhhhh..." Mom paused, as if like she was thinking back to all the times she had kissed dad since I was born.

'I'm not wrong, I think. I've never seen mom and dad kiss anywhere else besides the lips... The lower ones are still lips, and I ain't no kissin' no one else's dicc.'

"Uuuuuu... Fine. But next time, kiss mommy on the cheek okay?" Mom groaned with her cheeks getting more flushed than before.

"But why?" I 'innocently' and 'curiously' asked.

"B-be-because, kissing on the lips is for people who l-love each other!"

"But I love mommy~ Does mommy not love me?" I asked with tears threatening to spill from my puppy eyes.

'Wow. I suddenly became a real actress. Women' bodies can be very scary sometimes.
I remember that after a certain age, I just couldn't cry anymore, even if something sad happened. Only if it was something that was truly touching, combined together with staring at that touching thing without blinking could I truly get my tears out, most probably because my eyes were dry, heh.
But I'm in a girl's body now, a baby no less, and this capacity for acting is truly amazing...'

"No no! Of course not! Mommy loves you very very much, as much as I love daddy! Maybe even more!" Mom denied in a hurry, afraid to give out the wrong impression.

"Really?" I lightly bit the bottom part of my lips.

"En! En! En! Mommy loves you veeeeeeeerry much!" Mom hurriedly nodded her head.

"Yaaaaaaay~! Mommy loves me veeeeeeeerry much! I love mommy beeeeeeeeary much too~!" I happily cried out with a silly grin while stretching my arms out towards mom's face, gesturing for a hug.

Mom helplessly smiled too and complied, carried me up and hugging my head at her shoulders, supporting my butt with her other hand. And we stayed like that as I pretended to fall asleep. Mom then grabbed the cloth she used all the time to tie me snugly to her chest, and went on with her work.

'Well, I guess this is the best way to end it. Any other way would've been awkward, I think. Man. I really wanna just read some books, especially the ones on cultivation and stuff. For things like that, I really need some proper basics and concepts to get some inspiration on how to move onwards...and confirm a few ideas. Otherwise, there's really nothing much I can do right now.'
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Evening time.

My eyes fluttered open as hunger struck my stomach.
'...I actually fell asleep... Sigh. I'll just wait until tomorrow to start the reading binge then.' 
I savoured the taste of my milk meal and then went back to sleep.

'Sigh... A baby's life is great, eat, sleep, poop. Rinse and repeat. Sleeeeep is guuuuuud~...'
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'Huh, I woke up. What time is it?'

I looked outside at the closed window saw no light coming in, only pitch-black darkness.

'Welp, I might as well continue on with my routine until morning.' I thought as I began my body moving routine of burst and endurance.
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'Whew. The sunlight's peeking through already, so it's a little after dawn I guess. Time to chill until my morning meal. Then onwards to knowledge galore! Hahahahaha!' I crazily thought.

'Kuhum Kuhum. Relax, me. Deep breaths.'

*Huuuuuuuup*
*Haaaaaaaaaa*

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After enjoying a delicious, luscious meal, I finally began to ask mom to bring me all the books.

"Mommy, can you bring me all the dicktionaariess in the clan library? I will stay here on the table to finish the ones here. You promised me~" I acted in a spoiled manner.

"Okay, okay, fine. Be careful okay, don't fall off the table, it will hurt very bad." Mom cautioned.

"Ouchie?"

"Yes, A lot of very ouchie pain will come to you if you fall of the table, so be very, very careful, okay?"

"Uhn!"

"I'm going now~"

"En, buh-bye~" I said as I waved my hands.

'Yasssss. Now, I can go full throttle. Just nice, I can train the activation speed of my abilities.'

I began flipping open the first dictionary to the first page.

'Well then, let's begin the training.'

『Ascendance』, 100% Activate!

With『Ascendance』active, I began looking through the whole page, committing all of its contents to memory first, then contemplating on its meanings. Then I attempt to use the words in every way possible, after which, I compare my understanding with the dictionary's definition, sorting out which ways were wrong and which ways were right, then repeating the process until I have no more ideas left.

'Whew I'm done with this page, plenty more left to go.'

『Ascendance』, Deactivate!

I moved my fingers to turn the page over, then repeated what I did with the previous page. Like such, the activation and deactivation of『Ascendance』became smoother and smoother, soon, becoming second nature as I read, commit to memory, understand, contemplate, experiment with its usage, compare right and wrong, then rinse and repeat, until no more is left, then I move onto the next page, deactivating『Ascendance』before I move on to the next page, then reactivating『Ascendance』again before I start on the next page.
With constant repetition, the process of understanding the words as best as I could became smoother, faster, and easier. I sunk into the reverie and enjoyment of understanding and improving my knowledge, until I finished the last page of the dictionary, at which point I was awoken from my reverie

"Whew. That was amazing. This really makes gathering knowledge much less boring. If I hadn't had the cheat known as『Ascendance』, I really wouldn't have come this far, this fast as easily on my own. I might actually get addicted to this. And it's a great addiction to have." I thought out loud.

Reactivating『Ascendance』, I began my retrospection at the contents of the dictionary, truly surprised at the ease I've remembered everything.

'This is amazing. Is this the so-called Memory Palace? I've always felt it was kinda bullshitty kind of thing, but this one's pretty amazing. I would rather call it Memory Database. It's not an actual database, but it really does make me wanna create a copy of my brain that handles all the processing stuff. I know it's possible with mana, but whether I can do the same with Qi remains yet to be seen...'

"Well, I should read all of these dictionaries and brush up my understanding of the Chinese language. It would be really, really embarrassing if I end up unable to understand what other people wrote or said. After reading everything, I should reread everything again and compare my new understandings. I should have new ideas and inspirations after reading the whole lot. 
After all, my foundations of the Chinese language is just far too shallow when compared to the whole language. Really, a huge pain in the ass, but at least, a good way to train my learning." I said to myself as I rubbed my chin.

I then continued onwards with my plans, doing everything as far as I could, and then repeating it again, addicted to the feeling of easily remembering everything thanks to『Ascendance』, and time easily flowed past like a rushing river towards the sea.
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"Hum hu hum hum hum~ I hope Yan Yan is okay, I'm a little worried. Also, I hope Yan Yan is happy with the books I brought her. Who knew the clan library had so many dictionaries? I brought all of them in my space ring without telling the elder, but these kinds of books are common anyway, everybody living in the clan mansion has their own copies." An Xin spoke to herself as she hummed and skipped across the clan compound speedily.

"Ah, I'm back~!" An Xin shouted out when she reached the courtyard that belongs to her and her husband.

"Hmm? Yan Yan? Are you okay? Hello~?" An Xin worriedly called out as she quickly removed her boots and went into the living room when her daughter did not respond.

"Yan Yan! Are.. you... o...kay...?"

An Xin saw her daughter still on the table, staring intently at the pages of the dictionary for a few tens of breaths of time, before turning her head to the next page for the same amount of time, and smoothly turning over the pages before repeating the process again.

"Yan Yan?" An Xin gingerly asked.

Her daughter never responded, continuing on staring at the dictionary.

"Hello~? Yan Yan? Heaven to Yan Yan~?" An Xin continued to call out, but to no avail, as Hui Yan still did not respond.

'Wow, Yan Yan is so focused on the dictionary that she can't even hear me. If she can cultivate, she would surely make leaps and bounds with such single-minded focus. Not many children could just sit down and meditate to gather the Qi of Heaven and Earth after all.' An Xin thought to herself, proud of the promise her daughter has shown.

'I guess I'll just watch over her then, until she finished with what she was doing...
Hmm? Hold on, how many of the dictionaries has she read?'

As she thought that, Hui Yan finished the dictionary she was holding and placed it on a large stack of thick books, and took another dictionary from a stack of 2 books, leaving one lone book by itself on the table, to the left of Hui Yan.

"She read so many dictionaries already?? Yan Yan really is amazing! Even as a kid, I could barely finish one dictionary, and even now, I wouldn't be able to sit through the whole stack of books...
No, I don't want to lose, I won't lose to my daughter!" An Xin shouted to herself as a fire blazed in her eyes, the part of her that hates to lose flaring up.

She began taking out all the dictionaries she found in the clan library, and placed it all on the large carpet that covers almost the whole living room, and started taking one and reading it.
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Evening time...

"I'm back! ...Xin Xin?" Wei Bai shouted from the courtyard as he took off his boots before entering the living room.

"......Xin Xin? What's going on?" Wei Bai asked, speechless at the sight that covers the living room.

"..Huh? Bai Bai, you're back?" An Xin haggardly said as she looked up.

"What's going on here?" Wei Bai repeated his question.

"Weeeeell. I saw Yan Yan so absorbed in reading the dictionaries, that I just didn't want to lose, so I started as well, but It's really, really boooring. I don't get how Yan Yan can stand this for so long. And you know what? After reading the last book, she reorganized the dictionaries and started rereading from the first one she started reading from when I gave her the books again!" An Xin complained.

"...Well, what do you want me to do?"

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"There isn't anything I can do you know? If Yan'er wants to read, let her read."

"B-bu-but!..." An Xin trailed off.
*Haaaaaaaaaa*
"Fiiiiiine. Let's just go have some fun. I want to relax myself after that stressful ordeal. Yan Yan is very absorbed in the dictionaries, she couldn't even hear me!" An Xin whined as she pulled Wei Bai's arm towards the bedroom.

"Sigh. Sometimes, I feel like I spoil you more than you spoil Yan Yan..." Wei Bai sighed.

"Uhuhu~ Isn't that a good thing~?" She cheekily smirked.

"Who knows?"

The couple continued their bantering in whispers, as they secretly moved into the bedroom and closed the doors tight, enjoying their happy time together.

WARNING - This novel contains content that is not suitable for those whose mental age have not reached adulthood. If you think you are mature enough, think again, whether you can stomach the cruelties of reality, like killing, torturing, raping, enslaving, etc. and accept that such cruelty is a natural way of life, true to its desires. Whether or not you are mature enough, can only be decided by yourself, and only after thorough introspection. After all that, and you still think this is a book worth peeking, then you will not be stopped anymore. You have been warned. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Also, there won't be much romance when it comes to the main character, so don't expect much....maybe. You shall see. 
I don't know why it's labeled a fantasy romance novel just because there's a female lead.... I clearly chose Fantasy only... with a female leading the story. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Thus begins the spinning of a tale, of a certain railgu-*cough* I mean cultivator, who wishes nothing more than to live forever, so that the nearly never-ending things that they want to do can be leisurely done, -I mean, who doesn't want to take it easy?- while keeping a low profile, not to attract attention. Can they truly do so though??? Find out in the next episode of Dragon Ba-*cough cough* I mean, find out in this slow, but steady tale about a lazy, yet extremely curious low-key(?) cultivator! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Ah Yes, one last thing, the picture used does not actually belong to me. If you're the artist, and do not wish for this picture to be used, please inform me. All due credits to the original artist.

"In the future, you'll be Sword Two," Chu Xian said to Sword Two, not really caring if he understood or not.
After that short session, Chu Xian turned to the basin with the pufferfish. After a quick transformation, he devoured the fish.
"Ding. Devoured Pufferfish, gained Poisonous Body."
The gift was slightly lackluster - Poisonous Body only made some of his inner organs and a couple other body parts poisonous and he could apparently ingest poison with no problems, but he couldn't release any poison himself.
It was a defensive gift, and Chu Xian wasn't thrilled by its potential. If he was ever in a situation where he was getting eaten, poisoning the enemy through his own meat wouldn't be high up on the priority list.
It wasn't much, but it was something. It hadn't taken much effort to gain, and it was unlikely that having too many gifts would ever be a bad thing.
Chu Xian transformed back into human form and took a moment to let his surroundings sink in. He was surrounded by three naked men. He took a moment and smacked his own face; this really would be a moment he'd never be able to explain.
After making a quick recovery, Chu Xian barked out some orders before running over to the compound market. "Alright, don't go anywhere. I'll go get some clothes!"
After purchasing three sets of clothes and shoes, Chu Xian made two more stops - one at the library beside the elementary school to buy some books and a Xinhua dictionary and one to pick up some food.
When he returned home, the mermen were all standing in the same position, still naked. Chu Xian shook his head speechlessly. "Put these on. Ah, never mind. Old Huang, let me show you how to put these on. Remember this!"
Chu Xian taught him how to put on the clothes then he suggested tentatively, "You help the others wear theirs!"
To his astonishment, Old Huang worked quickly and helped Sword One and Sword Two into their clothes. Although this picture was really quite beautiful to look at, the most remarkable thing was Old Huang's learning abilities.
"Okay, here. Come over, I'll teach you Chinese characters and how to speak. Look at this…" Chu Xian said, swiftly putting on his elementary school teacher hat, beginning with the basics.
"F*cking genius!"
Two minutes later, Chu Xian slapped his thigh and forgot that elementary school teachers didn't yell curse words at their students. The twenty-six letters he spent a couple months learning were all absorbed and memorized by Old Huang in one go, and he could even repeat them back to him flawlessly.
"If he had more time, Old Huang might become an impressive professor among mermen!" Chu Xian looked Old Huang over with shining and not at all perverted eyes before he continued teaching.
Pinyin, Chinese characters, basic arithmetic … Chu Xian only taught Old Huang for an hour, yet he already understood everything. At this point, Chu Xian could just simply give Old Huang the books and let him study by himself.
"Amazing! Brilliant! Haha!" Chu Xian laughed excitedly and tossed the Xinhua dictionary to Old Huang. He basked in the brilliance of his creation.
When dinner time came, Chu Xian twitched as the three mermen dug voraciously into the food, conveniently forgetting how he himself leveled up in the first place. Each of the mermen ate a twentieth of their weight, and the lightest of the three was Sword One who weighed around a hundred and fifty catties.
If you took a twentieth of a hundred and fifty, you got 7.5 catties. Chu Xian rejoiced in the shameless word count fluff and that the mermen only needed one meal a day. Otherwise, it would take a huge amount of money to feed them.
"Although they've been created and are stable, their lack of identities is still a problem. I also need to find a place for them to stay. No doubt the suburbs will be safer."
"I can easily solve the problem of their identifies with money, and as for a place...!"
Chu Xian thought to himself and decided to buy a villa the next day. Considering the amount of fish he could still rule absolutely, he still had space for eleven more mermen.
Putting them up in one of the compounds wasn't too safe, at least while the mermen were still bumbling twats, so he needed a place with fewer surrounding people.
Conveniently, there were many villas outside Hai Qing located around mountains or close to the sea, and he had the influence and money to buy one as a mermen home base. If the Avengers ever came knocking, they could just slip into the sea.
Although they had been formed into humans, because of the system, their ability to live in the sea didn't change at all.
After thinking so much, Chu Xian was satisfied, so he told the three mermen they could sleep on the sofa when they felt tired before he retired to his chambers.
Old Huang, Sword One, and Sword Two were mermen, but some of their more fishy characteristics hadn't changed. While it wasn't true that fish never slept, they only slept for very short periods of time, except of course for the fish that hibernated, but they didn't matter.
While Chu Xian was sleeping, his evil creation mastermind robot, Old Huang, flipped through the Xinhua dictionary, spending less than a minute on each page while still memorizing every word.
Sword One and Sword Two were beginning to grow out of their stupefied states and were looking around and touching things in a perfectly normal and not at all suspicious manner.
Sometime later, Old Huang called out to the completely normal and not at all suspicious pair. "Sword One, Sword Two, come over. I'll teach you how to study the Xinhua dictionary!"
Chu Xian told Sword One and Sword Two to listen to Old Huang, so they obediently walked over to him.
"Come, repeat after me!'
If Chu Xian had a full bladder, got up to use the restroom in the middle of the night, and just so happened to glance over at the scene, he would've been quite startled. His evil genius robot creation Old Huang had only been alive for less than a day, but he could already speak so fluently!
But if he looked more closely and saw that Old Huang was teaching Sword One and Sword Two words from a dictionary, he might've cried instead.
As it was, Chu Xian had no problem restraining his bladder that night and instead, woke up the next morning feeling refreshed. After he washed his face and brushed his teeth, he walked out onto the scene of the three mermen.
"You two, read with me. Sword One, you first. Your name is Sword One."
"Your name is Sword One!'
"When you say it yourself, you should say: 'My name is Sword One.' Try again."
"My name is Sword One."
"That's right, and what is my name?"
"My name is Old Huang!"
"That's you, not me!"
"Oh, you are Old Huang."
"Pa!" Chu Xian slapped his head audibly and rubbed his face, as he was accustomed to doing in a perfectly normal manner and…. He was a little surprised and a little pleased but also somewhat speechless.
"Old Huang is four or five times smarter than Sword One and Sword Two." Chu Xian noted, quoting a statistic from his mermen handbook. "He has a genius's mind but lacks knowledge and experience, and Sword One and Sword Two are like eighteen-year-old young men. They can already learn quite fast." It had only taken them a night to say their names. They were already turning out to be strapping young men, far above ordinary.
"With this speed," Chu Xian monologued, "They'll be able to join society in a couple weeks then they can follow me into the world and definitely not do anything suspicious like trying to conquer it."
Chu Xian smiled. "It's too bad there are too few large fish. I'll need to go to the harbor to buy some more. If I'd known I needed more earlier, I would've just spent the fifty thousand to buy the tuna!"
"Come, Old Huang. Come, I'll teach you how to cook!"
Chu Xian already decided to cultivate his crazy genius robot mermen into a superman as any fine evil mastermind would've done. He was planning on making Old Huang study everything.
En, this way, he would have someone to make breakfast for him in the future!


A chance to change, challenge destiny, make dreams a reality, and live a legend! A regular man gains a system that allows him to turn into a fish! 
In the modern world, a young man gains an unconventional system that gives him the power to transform into a fish! With this strange power, he shoots for the stars!

Hao Ren spent most of the day at Raven 12345’s office. It was almost evening when he returned home. Just as he turned around the corner of the street, he saw Lily waiting there. She was standing on her toes at the door, looking towards Hao Ren’s direction. She looked like a puppy that was left alone at home by its owner. Hao Ren had already gotten used to this scene.

When Lily saw Hao Ren, she quickly ran up to him excitedly and asked, "Landlord, landlord, you’re finally back. What are we eating tonight?"

"Will you have some dignity as a werewolf, please?" Hao Ren sighed and passed a bag of food to Lily. "It’s the big ribs you love. We need to cook them in a stew first tonight. Then you’ll have rib noodles by noon tomorrow."

After half a month of getting along, Hao Ren had completely mastered Lily's temperament. The werewolf’s preference was easy to guess. She was happy as long as she got to eat delicious food. Two of her favorite dishes were stewed ribs made by Vivian and noodles made by Hao Ren. Well, it was easy to understand why she loved ribs. They are meat but, noodles? Do werewolves even eat noodles?

No one could figure out how Lily turned into an omnivore. It was a good thing anyway. It was easier to keep omnivorous animals. If Lily needed to eat 20 kilograms of fresh meat every day like normal werewolves, the butcher would have probably not been able to cope even if Hao Ren could have afforded it...

Lily carried the ribs and happily ran back to the house to look for Vivian. Lily would only say something nice to Vivian for food. Where was her pride as a werewolf?

Hao Ren was speechless as he watched Lily follow Vivian into the kitchen. After locking the door, he turned around and saw a huge man sitting in the middle of the living room. The giant, Y’zaks was too obvious to ignore. With his height of 2.15 meters, he would have definitely attracted many unwanted attention no matter where he went. Not to mention that anti-social and demonic look of his. It was a big problem taking him out. Hao Ren went to market to buy some food with Y’zaks two days ago. However, not long after they left the house, an old lady had already called the police... So, you see…

Y’zaks did not notice that Hao Ren was back. He was sitting on the sofa, studying a Chinese dictionary attentively. The dictionary looked like a booklet in his hands. He could only pinch it with a few fingers to keep it in his hands. Looking at the serious look on his big and fierce face, Hao Ren found it really funny. Why was a good-tempered man born with such a fierce face?
"How’s it going?" Hao Ren was curious. He moved closer to Y’zaks and took a look at what he was holding. Hao Ren found that the demon actually jotted down some crooked symbols in the dictionary, which looked like demon text. Hao Ren was moved by the demon’s hardworking spirit but, also a little embarrassed at himself. The dictionary had been abandoned in his home for more than four years. He could not compare with Y’zaks in terms of hard work… 

"Oh, you’re back," Y’zaks looked at Hao Ren as he spoke  in a low, muffled voice. Demon language sounded like a tape being played backwards. It had strange pronunciation and a vague tone. It was hard to discern and came up just behind Japanese English. Vivian and Lily did not learn a word during the past two days so, Hao Ren became the only one in the family who could communicate normally with Y’zaks. The giant demon knew that was the case too hence, he was happy to see Hao Ren. "Finally, I can chat with someone. Is everything okay? "

"Things are pretty good. Raven 12345 explained and cleared the confusion. How’s your learning progress been these two days? "

"Chinese is so difficult." Y’zaks lost his spirit and threw the dictionary away. The giant demon could not seem to handle it. "I think it’s more difficult than Elvish. I can’t figure out these four words: pits, holes, caves and tiny holes even after learning them for two days. How exactly did you learn this language?"

This made Hao Ren sweat. "These four words are difficult enough to stop 80% of students from coming to China. Forget about them. I wanted to tell you that Raven 12345 has applied for something new from her superiors. It’ll be able to help you solve your language problem. I’ll bring you to meet her along with Vivian and Lily in two days. All of you need to do is undergo a 'small surgery', and then you’ll have a translation package in your head."

Hao Ren observed Y’zaks’ expression and wanted to see how the giant demon reacted to the ‘small surgery’. He had impression that not many boss-leveled creatures were willing to let others touch them. However, Hao Ren was disappointed to see nothing from Y’zaks’ face. He just nodded and said, "Oh yes, I should meet the Goddess to say hello too."
"Then, you have to be mentally prepared," Hao Ren kindly reminded. "Don’t get angry when she wants you to lie down inside strange things..."

"I know what you mean." Y’zaks had a scary grin. "Something that looks like a coffin right?" Most of the coffins in the world look the same and most equipment made by the Xi Ling Celestials look like coffins as well. I’ve tried it before…"

Hao Ren was lost  for words.

"Dinner’s ready!"  　　

As Hao Ren and Y’zaks were discussing the inspiration behind the coffin-like equipment in the Xi Ling Empire, Vivian's voice suddenly rang from the kitchen, pulling the two of men out of their gossip session.

Vivian carried an electric cooker and walked to the living room, followed by Lily who was wagging her tail happily. They were also followed by an arrogant-looking Rollie. The three of them looked proud of themselves. Before Hao Ren and Y’zaks sat down, Vivian pointed towards the direction of the kitchen and commanded, "Wash your hands!"

Y’zaks could not understand what Vivian said but he got the meaning from her hand gestures and direction of her finger. So, the big demon stood up and obediently ran to the kitchen to wash his hands, leaving Hao Ren amazed in the back. 　　

Vivian would have a domineering vibe right after she finished the housework. She was not scared of the demon and dared to shout at him. Hao Ren thought that the vampire had probably figured out how to be a housewife. Well, it was good.

The evening meal was light and simple. It included rice, porridge, steamed bread and two vegetable dishes. This was quite enough for them and the portion was big enough to fill Lily and Y’zaks’ big appetite. Vivian's cooking skills were unquestionable. As an ancient creature who had been wandering the world for centuries, she was familiar with all kinds of cooking methods on the planet. She even knew how to roast a saber-toothed tiger. If not because of its extinction, Hao Ren believed his daily meals would have be abundantly unprecedented. 

Lily inserted her chopsticks into two steamed buns and chewed them quickly like eating candied haws on a stick. She scrunched up her nose and looked towards the kitchen. As she gnawed on the buns, she said, "I want to eat the ribs..."

"It’s still cooking." Vivian was probably still in housewife mode. She spoke to Lily in a relaxed tone. "It has to cook in the stew for at least three hours. I have my own principles when it comes to rib stew."

Hao Ren rolled his eyes and thought, "Can she apply principles in the right place?"

Everyone was busy eating. While Hao Ren was about to look for the remote control to turn on the TV, a sudden crack broke the calm atmosphere in the living room.
It was Lily. She was holding a small plate in her hands. She had wanted to take more food but, the small plate was squeezed into pieces and the ceramic scattered all over  the table.

Hao Ren was stunned whereas Vivian shouted at her. "Doggie, can’t you have a little patience? You just had to wait and eat the meat tomorrow. Was it necessary to get angry over it? It’s Landlord’s bowl! "

"No… I didn't mean to!" Lily was frightened as well. She quickly cleaned up the broken dish on the table as she nervously glanced at Hao Ren. "Landlord, I didn't mean it. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I can’t  control myself all of a sudden…" 

Then, there was another crack.

Before Lily could finish her sentence, she crushed a bowl in her hand again.

Just as Vivian was about to scold Lily, Hao Ren realized that Lily was not behaving normally. He quickly waved his hand to stop Vivian and said, "Something isn’t right. Look at Lily's eyes."

Lily was in her werewolf. She was usually in human form when at home. For no reason she had transformed into a werewolf and her golden eyes appeared brighter than usual. Her eyes were so bright that they were slightly glowing!

"Lily... your hands seem to be shaking." Hao Ren finally saw Lily's hands. He sensed that something bad was about to happen."



As a person who is down-to-earth as well as a good Samaritan, Hao Ren desires to live the rest of his life as a benevolent landlord. Stumbling into a curious yet mysterious lady, he began his journey of “collecting” abnormal and supernatural tenants. 
His life only became more chaotic when he receives a labor contract from “God”. Discover the many races, myths and worlds that lie beyond what humans define as normal! This bizzare fantasy full of fun is sure to bring you on a crazy rollercoaster of emotions!

Mo Jingshen recovered very quickly. Perhaps after sleeping for two months without moving, his wounds had a lot of more room to heal, unlike before when his wounds were easily torn up.
Except that he was a little thinner, he was no different from before.
He remained as cold and dignified as she remembered. He was still the man she was familiar with.
The only difference was that he stopped smiling at her, and his eyes no longer stopped at her. Even if they were sitting in the same plane, even if they were sitting in the same row and he was right beside her, she felt he was far, far away from her.
After a while, Ji Nuan suddenly laid her hand on his leg, and the man, who had closed his eyes, opened them and stared at her coldly. "What are you doing?"
She looked at her hand on his lap, then at his apparently unhappy look, and pursed her lips. "Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom."
Although there was plenty of room in the first class, he, tall and long-legged, sat on the outside of the aisle, and she couldn't get out unless he moved.
Mo Jingshen looked at her again and moved his leg.
Ji Nuan withdrew her hand awkwardly. As she got up, the plane passed an area of turbulence and suddenly bumped. Perhaps unintentionally or deliberately, she stumbled and fell into his arms. Though she could stabilize her body, she still put her hands on his legs. At the same time, she leaned forward and almost fell into his arms, and their faces were only a finger apart.
At such a close distance, he looked at her deadpan. Her heart was pounding, but she said calmly, "Sorry, I lost my footing."
Mo Jingshen: "…"
Before getting up, she deliberately pressed her hand hard on his leg, touching his "golden thigh" to her heart's content—which she had not been allowed to lately—before she turned to go to the bathroom not far from the first-class cabin.
Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, she forced a smile. Feeling that the smile didn't look good, she pulled the corners of her mouth up with her hands and didn't put down her hand until a satisfied smile appeared on her face.
They were going back to Hai City, to their original world, to their original life.
Divorce? Of course, she wouldn't get divorced.
But she had been so alienated by him that she seemed unable to maintain the status quo. In this marriage, what mattered was not dignity, pride, or self-esteem. He had done so much for her, both when she knew and when she didn't know. Not long ago, he had almost died for her. If she easily gave up and left him, she would fail him, as well as herself.
Anyway, they were husband and wife, which was a reasonable and legal relationship. At the worst, she would chase him from behind. If he retreated, she would step forward; if he were cold, she would be warm; if he avoided her, she would take the initiative; if he were expressionless, she would smile at him.
As Mrs. Mo, it was perfectly legal and legitimate for her to get into his bed!
As long as she took the initiative, he could not, however powerful, take away the title of Mrs. Mo from her unless she agreed to divorce.
Ji Nuan smiled at the mirror again. She didn't go out until she felt her smile was natural and beautiful.
When she returned to her seat, she passed him as he rose and looked up at his stern face. She suddenly stood on her tiptoes and whispered in his ear when no stewardesses were passing by. "Honey, after several days of pondering, I've finally come to a decision."
After hearing her call him "Honey," he coldly glanced at her as if looking at a madwoman.
As she had made up her mind to win him back, she wouldn't give up easily, so she still smiled and looked into his dark, placid eyes, whispering, "I've decided… I won't agree to divorce you even if you put a knife to my neck."
Hearing her words, he gave her a sharp look. Without waiting for him to speak, she went back into her seat, fastened her seatbelt, and picked up a magazine to read, eager to fly back to Hai City.
Mo Jingshen didn't say anything. He certainly didn't plan to discuss their divorce on the plane.
After reading the magazine for a while, Ji Nuan patted him from time to time, asking him to get a glass of water, a blanket, or a headset for her. She spoke to him almost every half hour. Although the man ignored her, Ji Nuan still patted his hand after half an hour as if he had never rejected her. 
Mo Jingshen's eyes grew a little colder. He looked at her.
"I haven't studied French. I don't understand these words. Don't you know many languages? What does this paragraph mean?" Ji Nuan asked, solemnly placing the magazine before him and pointing to the French passage on the last page. 
Seemingly annoyed by her clumsy acting skill and stupid pickup lines, he had no intention of speaking to her.
"Help me translate it into Chinese. It's not very long, two or three sentences at most," she asked again, pointing to the passage in French.
Mo Jingshen looked at the part she pointed to, his eyes deep and unfathomable, but he didn't translate it for her.
It was about three hours from the plane's landing in Hai City, and Ji Nuan had been looking at the French passage. Across the aisle sat a French student with a Chinese to French dictionary in his hand. Ji Nuan borrowed the dictionary from him and looked up word by word. 
In the end, she took a pen and wrote down the translation on her boarding pass.
Quoi qu'il se passe, si une personne t'aime réellement, elle reviendra toujours avec le temps.
No matter what happens, if someone really loves you, with time, he/she will come back eventually.
Ji Nuan returned the dictionary to the French student and set before Mo Jingshen's eyes what she had just written.
She looked at him with bright eyes. "Did I translate it correctly?"
Mo Jingshen glanced at the neat line of words she had written on the boarding pass and kept silent, but his eyes remained cold. When she drew near him and asked again, he looked at her with a look like a knife that would cut her, saying indifferently, "It has many meanings. Self-sentimental people often translate a very simple sentence into an extremely romantic one. Generally speaking, self-sentimental people are pathetic." 
The smile on Ji Nuan's lips spread instead of fading away. "It is better to be sentimental than impersonal."


Having been reborn, she takes one glance at her ridiculously handsome husband and wonders if she had suffered from brain damage back then—she had actually demanded for a divorce with him. Repeatedly! 

In her previous life, she had been deceived by her relatives who eventually led her to her tragic death. With this second chance at life, she vows to cozy up to her husband both literally and figuratively to destroy all her enemies and to take down the women who hid behind their scheming, innocent facades. She would be in control of her own happiness!

This is a sweet, doting love story featuring an intelligent female lead and a perfect male lead who's good at turning her knobs.

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