Chapter 1217

Li Shimin: "Damn, you're adapting fast. Already learning to scramble for advantages in the group?"

Li Er: "Sounds like you think I'm an idiot. Do you think you're the only smart one?"

Li Shimin: "Alright, as someone from another world, I suppose I am fairly clever. But do you really have the strength to conquer Di Yun's world?"

Li Er: "Of course I do. Don't forget the time difference! Maybe only a day has passed on your side, but a whole year has passed on mine."

Su Xiao: "A whole year has passed?"

Li Er: "I was just giving an example. On my side, three months have passed since Wu Gong entered the Great Luo Heaven."

Su Xiao: "So fast. By the way, Di Yun's world has deteriorated that badly—can't we use the Heavenly Magic Principle to fix it?"

Hu Yifei: "You're at it again? Do you not even bear the surname Su, but actually the surname Uchiha? Why are you so obsessed with changing people's hearts? I remember you brought this up last time."

Su Xiao: "Hehe. Things are different now—Di Yun's world is utterly rotten. Using the Heavenly Magic Principle to fix it should only bring good, right? No downsides~?"

Zhang Taixuan: "No, the principle is the same. Don't use your good intentions to change others. In real life, many parents mean well, yet end up making their children's lives unbearable."

Zhang Taixuan: "Do they not love their children? No—they merely believe their good intentions will make their children better. But people come in a thousand forms; not everyone must follow a single path to be good. Mediocrity, excellence, greatness—these are merely societal judgments. For the individual, happiness in life and the journey itself matter most."

You must head in a certain direction to be good. Mediocrity, excellence, greatness—these are merely societal evaluations. For an individual, happiness in life is most important, and the process of living is what matters most.

Su Xiao: "But Di Yun's world really is rotten. So rotten I can't help but suggest stupid ideas."

Zhang Taixuan: "Then why not ask why that world became so rotten? Rot is only surface-deep—what are the deeper causes?"

Su Xiao: "Deeper causes?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Yes. If the realm were peaceful and the people lived in comfort and contentment, would that world still be so rotten?"

Zhang Taixuan: "In Liancheng's world, on the surface, people are deceitful, cunning, and venomous—but beneath lies a realm in chaos, land consolidation, and restless hearts. Why do people seek great treasures? Because they want a permanent solution, a way to escape the suffering of the world. Everything has an underlying cause."

Of course, one wants to find a technique that solves everything once and for all, freeing oneself from the suffering of the world. Everything has an internal cause.

Zhang Taixuan: "The treasure was found. But can a treasure grant permanent peace? No. When the realm is in chaos, the treasure only accelerates destruction. This is the allegory of the Liancheng Scripture! That's why everyone who found the Liancheng treasure ultimately died."

The metaphor of the decision! Thus, everyone who ultimately found the Liancheng treasure died.

Su Xiao: "Brother Taixuan, did you calculate the condition of that world?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Partly through calculation. Partly because I've read the background of the Liancheng Scripture's creation. Di Yun's story was actually based on events from the late Qing Dynasty—a tale written by Master Jin about his old servant. In reality, his old servant had no legendary martial art, was framed, and had no power to seek justice."

The servant's story. But in reality, his old servant had no peerless divine art, was framed by others, and lacked the power to seek justice."

Xiao Mai: "I see."

Li Er: "This is exactly the kind of world where I should step in. Brother Di Yun, have you decided?"

Di Yun: "I discussed it with my junior sister and Brother Ding. We agree."

Li Er: "Good. I'll come over soon to speak with you face-to-face and seal the pact."

Di Yun: "Alright."

Yunde Princess: "Is that settled?"

Huang Rong: "What else would it be? It's a simple matter."

Yunde Princess: "I have a question—why would modern people from hundreds of years in the future enjoy being retainers?"

Su Xiao: "What do you mean?"

Yunde Princess: "Otherwise, why in your story did that Lin fellow choose to become a retainer instead of a high official?"

Su Xiao: "Uh... maybe to emphasize the theme? After all, the title includes 'retainer.'"

Hu Yifei: "Or perhaps he wanted to avoid responsibility? Not becoming a high official means fewer troubles."

Li Er: "Speaking of which, I have something to say. This protagonist seems clever, but he fundamentally doesn't understand power games."

Zhang Taixuan: "That's because this is a novel with comedic elements, not a realistic one."

Zhang Taixuan: "If it were realistic, his desire to stay outside power and live freely would lead to certain death in the struggle for authority."

Yunde Princess: "Exactly."

............ requesting flowers......

Li Shimin: "Power struggles are always deadly. Sons kill fathers, fathers kill sons—they fight to the death. Where is there room to yield? One step back is an abyss!"

Zhu Yuanzhang: "It's merely a later-era idle book. Miss Xiao, your story can serve as reference, but don't take it as truth. Once the world becomes real, it might not be like that at all."

Su Xiao: "That's true. If we accept the theory of world information exchange, then the author likely received information and rewrote the story according to his own ideas."

Yunde Princess: "I understand. I'll be careful."

Yunde Princess: "Wait—something's wrong! Who's breaking into the Immortal Market? That's not in the story!"

Su Xiao: "Could it be a variable?"

Hu Yifei: "Or perhaps something insignificant. After all, a novel can't record every single event."

Zhang Taixuan: "It's a transmigrator!"

Su Xiao: "A transmigrator?"

Zhang Taixuan: "Correct. Wait a moment—Miss Xiao should resolve him soon."

Outside Yude Immortal Market.

A young boy hid behind a massive boulder, staring at the Immortal Market, his eyes filled with greed.

It was these base thoughts that made his once somewhat handsome appearance turn slightly lewd.

Face reflects the heart.

When a person's thoughts are impure—especially when, like him, those evil desires are utterly unhidden—they naturally alter one's aura and appearance.

"This is where Yunde Princess cultivates. Such a golden opportunity—I've transmigrated into this era, hehe..." The boy chuckled, as if envisioning something wonderful, his smile turning deeply sinister.

place, his smile turned utterly wicked.

Coming from the future, he naturally knew the stories of this era.

The world-famous Retainer Three, and his concubines whose beauty stirred the heavens.

These stories were later adapted for the screen, giving rise to countless moving legends:

He had grown up watching them, and deeply admired the beauties within.

He had once thought it merely a fantasy, but upon waking one day, he found himself transported to this era.

Moreover, he had gained a Golden Finger.

With this, wouldn't he soar?

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