[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten":3,"chapter-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-78":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Simulated to Reality: I Once Looked Down Upon Ten Thousand Ages?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2347093,4587,"Chapter 78: Light Veil Sister, Got Stuck Outside (Requesting Follows)","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-78",78,"\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling timidly picked up a piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced furtively at the four of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Zhou was preoccupied, his mind wandering far away, as if his soul had drifted out of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Feng and Sister Yue seemed to keep their eyes fixed on the door, never once shifting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Yu sat at ease, eating quietly to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He secretly rejoiced—no one had noticed him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling reached out with her small hand, swiftly snatching a pastry from the tray and shoving it into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do it again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke watched as the plate in front of Zhang Ziling was devoured in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, little pixiu!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently pushed another plate of spirit fruit over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling lifted her head slightly, cheeks flushed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her hands never stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently warned herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling, this is your last one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke pushed another plate over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhang Ziling, you’ve got to control yourself!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Liang anxiously awaited the inner sect sister, glancing back at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discovered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke and Zhang Ziling had already devoured most of the dishes on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Zhang Ziling, plates had piled high, and she still held an unfinished pastry in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang’s gaze was filled with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, the composed and refined Sister Zhang had been led astray by Yu Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She completely disregarded her own image.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Ke smiled faintly, stood up, and summoned a serving girl from Shengxian Manor to bring more food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All free—stealing food is ten times more satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking the serving girl,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke quietly cleared away the empty plates in front of Zhang Ziling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhang Ziling’s ears instantly turned bright red, as if burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stole a glance at Yu Ke, sniffed lightly, and caught a faint, delicate fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She muttered inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Yu, you smell so good!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other three at the table paid little attention to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuan had not once looked at Yu Ke or Zhang Ziling; his own food remained untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke had finished eating and began to notice that Zhou Liang, Sister Yue, and Feng Yuan grew increasingly anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They kept glancing toward the door, as if awaiting someone important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke’s mind stirred—this matter clearly wasn’t simple!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly was this inner sect sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t seem at all like the dream maiden Zhou Liang had described.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There must be some hidden reason\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>making these three so tense!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke glanced at Zhang Ziling, who had also finished eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ziling looked embarrassed, glancing away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She must know something, but she was shy—hard to ask about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whatever. None of his business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman veiled in a light gauze veil quietly entered through the door; her arrival caused no commotion whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang’s eyes instantly burned with heat—he rose swiftly and stepped forward to greet her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuan and Yue Qiulan followed closely behind, their expressions excited, standing respectfully on either side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Ke also rose immediately—he knew this inner sect sister’s identity must be extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman glided forward gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She too wore a white robe, one that matched Zhou Liang’s attire surprisingly well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The white veil on her face seemed to be a divine artifact—hazy, indistinct, radiating mystery, rendering her true face impossible to discern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only revealed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pair of eyes like autumn waters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang stepped forward immediately, bowing respectfully:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Greetings, Sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuan and Yue Qiulan followed suit, bowing in turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Yu Ke imitated them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman gave a slight nod and spoke softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apologies for the delay—I was held up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the three were stunned with honor, quickly protesting they were unworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman turned to Zhou Liang and smiled faintly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This matter was urgent—thank you, Brother Zhou, for helping me find them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang immediately waved his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I dare not—helping Sister is my honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face remained hidden beneath the gauze, but her eyes sparkled with quiet mirth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang was instantly entranced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke watched this scene, noting Zhou Liang’s grin was harder to suppress than an AK.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re getting off on this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not do something else? Why be a lapdog?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered Zhou Liang never lacked beautiful female cultivators—he was a total playboy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s display shattered his entire persona.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman took her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful eyes swept slowly over the five present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke felt slightly uneasy—her gaze felt uncanny, as if she could see through his entire cultivation base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was startled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sister was undoubtedly at the third rung of Foundation Establishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman nodded slightly toward Feng Yuan and Yue Qiulan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her gaze fell on Zhang Ziling, a hint of surprise appeared on her face; she murmured praise:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She praised Zhou Liang again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhou, you’ve handled this reliably.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuan’s expression darkened—he held himself in high regard, yet received no such praise; his brow furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was also surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shy, socially awkward Sister Zhang had earned the veiled woman’s praise—so her being taken as a disciple by an inner sect Elder wasn’t baseless gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the woman’s gaze turned to Yu Ke, it grew more scrutinizing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes lingered a moment longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After withdrawing her gaze, the veiled woman announced calmly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This trial requires only four. I asked Brother Zhou to find one extra, just in case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Zhou Liang and the others knew this—no surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke, however, was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trial?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only four are needed; there are five of you here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s gaze swept again over the five faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman paused slightly, and even Feng Yuan and the other two grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the five must be eliminated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter must be of great importance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman’s eyes settled on Yu Ke and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This younger brother—I’ve never seen you before, have I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang quickly introduced: “Yu Ke of the Luoshui Yu family—Younger Brother Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman looked at Yu Ke, her tone calm but tinged with regret:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Younger Brother Yu, it seems this trial will disappoint you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feng Yuan and Yue Qiulan exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trial participants had been decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Zhang Ziling sighed quietly to herself, silently pitying Younger Brother Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke is eliminated!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was expected—he was only here to fill a spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhou Liang winked at Yu Ke, as if implying something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The veiled woman continued, smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But since Younger Brother Yu came all this way, I won’t let you leave empty-handed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s about three hundred spirit stones here—consider it my compensation to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the woman pulled out a small storage pouch and handed it to Yu Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A storage pouch is an essential item for cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke took it—it felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart swelled with unexpected joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was just like—being cut from a lineup, and getting paid for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut from the cultivation trial, and handed three hundred spirit stones as compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Liang’s earlier glance—now he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Ke was ecstatic inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet his face showed nothing but a faint disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Please follow for more chapters\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s another chapter tonight, and Monday’s also for a recommendation—old masters, please come check it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old masters, Happy Dragon Boat Festival!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-21T01:32:57.622Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","11786f6ef9d9318a28e1058205d37e30cc9bf471708fc1df1af1174ea51ced31","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-79","simulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-chapter-77",728,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsimulated-to-reality-i-once-looked-down-upon-ten-cover.jpg"]