Chapter 8, The Chick Effect
Regarding Ling Yue Xing Li's abilities, it can be simply stated that she traverses time and space. The means by which she does this is through a time-space tunnel that is invisible and colorless, hidden within the air. In addition to the time-space tunnel, each world contains a type of spatial tunnel, which allows her to reach any location in that world without anyone noticing, even if it is a secret treasure chamber hidden by others. However, Ling Yue Xing Li often opens the wrong door when using the spatial tunnel, as the door numbers in the spatial tunnels of each world are inscribed in the characters of that world. The characters of this world are, to her, incomprehensible symbols even more difficult than oracle bone script, and she frequently struggles to remember them.
At last, she saw a grand mansion with a sign indicating it was for sale. With a faint smile that only comes with a good mood, Ling Yuexing stepped forward and knocked on the door
The air gradually formed a circle from a certain point, much like a drop of water falling onto the surface of a calm lake, creating ripples. Suddenly, it seemed as if a tear had been made in the air, and Ling Yue Xing Li stepped in, only to vanish in an instant, as if Ling Yue Xing Li had never existed in this grand residence at all
Dressed quite strangely, it seems to have a high status. Could it be a noble from one of the three great empires?
Ling Yuexing scrutinized the boy who was prophesied to be the 'Nation Destroyer'. Apart from his pair of peculiar eyes, she truly could not discern what warranted such an impressive title. His entire body was so emaciated that only bones remained, with his cheeks sunken in on both sides, making it difficult to ascertain what he actually looked like.
A bolt of lightning suddenly streaked across the night sky, and Ling Yuexing felt as if she had been charred inside and out by the thunder. This boy... this boy... has a problem with his mental state
Before long, an elderly man resembling a butler came to open the door. Upon seeing Ling Yuexing, he was momentarily taken aback by her otherworldly beauty. After a while, he regained his composure and scrutinized her. Following a brief inquiry, he quickly welcomed her inside upon learning that she was looking to purchase a house
The young boy, clutching a thin blanket, looked timidly at Ling Yue Xing Li. After a few seconds, he finally managed to pull up the corners of his mouth to reveal a smile, got out of bed while holding the thin blanket, and walked barefoot to Ling Yue Xing Li's side, offering the blanket with the words: "Sister, it's very cold outside, this is for you"
A black short fur coat, a pair of black tight leather pants, and a pair of 10-centimeter high leather boots, beneath the cascading black wavy long hair is an exquisite small face, exuding an air of magnificent nobility in every gesture, drawing frequent glances as she walks on the snow-covered ground
The boy's face suddenly turned red: "Sister is very beautiful, and Xiao Kun does not want his beautiful sister to fall ill"
"Sister." A timid yet clear voice sounded from behind, as pure and pleasant as the sound of water droplets falling on stones in a tranquil valley, causing Ling Yuexing to involuntarily stop and turn to look at the boy who had sat up.
"Why? Aren't you cold?" Ling Yuexing looked into his eyes, as if examining something.
And this child, perhaps because Ling Yuexing looked at him with a gaze different from others, one of inquiry rather than disdain, thus attracted his effect of being a fledgling.
On that side, in the dilapidated palace, a boy appearing to be around thirteen or fourteen years old lay under a tattered thin quilt, his frail body curled up on the hard, cold wooden bed. The cold wind blew in through the broken doors and windows, causing the boy to shiver once again.
... ...
Nonsense! How could it be Priest Xiao? Two years ago, I had the fortune of meeting High Priest Xiao, that ice-cold beauty, who loves to wear all red.
This is akin to the transition from high school to university, merely compressing the stages of primary, junior high, and high school into one. It is not a particularly complex system. Ling Yuexing showed some interest in the academy and immediately nodded, glancing around the room to get a general sense of the surroundings. Although this room is somewhat old, it has been very well maintained, with no signs of damage. Ling Yuexing promptly decided to purchase it, completing the transaction by handing over the payment and the deed.
Suddenly, the young man opened his eyes, and to his astonishment, his eyes were of strikingly different colors; the left eye was a murky yellow, while the right eye was as clear as a sapphire blue. He stared blankly at the stunning woman who had suddenly appeared before him, frozen in place.
The discussions on the street were incessant, yet Ling Yuexing seemed oblivious, wandering about as if searching for something. The girl named Xiao Li had no idea about this; with a mere thought, she utilized a spatial tunnel to go wherever she pleased, as effortlessly as if she were simply washing her hands.
The old woman is a good person. Before leaving, she instructed the maid and servants to tidy up the main rooms, which made Ling Yuexing feel a bit embarrassed, prompting her to give a little more gold coins. The currency in this world consists of copper coins, silver coins, and gold coins, with 100 copper coins equaling 1 silver coin and 100 silver coins equaling 1 gold coin. The material prices in this world are also not high; one can buy a meat bun for just two copper coins.
Is she the High Priestess Xiao Yujing of our great empire? So beautiful!
Sigh, our master passed away early, and this entire family has relied on our lady to hold it together. Now our young master has entered the Imperial Academy, bringing honor to the family. With filial piety in mind, he wishes to take the lady to enjoy a life of comfort, which is why he is considering selling this house to raise some funds.
Having lived too long and found it exceedingly dull, Ling Yuexing learned twenty-four languages in modern times, mastered various martial arts and sword techniques, studied both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It was only when she finally reached a point where there was nothing left worth learning that she began to wander through various worlds, causing trouble. Only now did she realize what she had previously overlooked
Who is this? So beautiful...
This perverse woman
In this feudal autocratic world, children are precocious, understanding matters at the age of twelve or thirteen that would be comparable to what modern eighteen or nineteen-year-olds comprehend. However, this young boy, at the age of fourteen, has a mentality equivalent to that of a six or seven-year-old.
No wonder, all four of our vassal states of the Fengxiao Empire have their own academies. Our academy in Xiling is Curtis Academy, which every year selects outstanding talents from the fourth-year students of Curtis Academy to study more at the Imperial Academy of the Fengxiao Empire. Those who can enter the Imperial Academy are assured a bright future. Our young master entered the Imperial Academy last year and is now a second-year student there.
Ling Yuexing was somewhat puzzled: "Elder, are you saying that your young master is still studying at the academy? How could he have taken the lady away to enjoy a life of luxury?" A person who is still studying at the academy must rely on their family for food, clothing, and other expenses. Even if they hunt magical beasts and sell magic cores, it wouldn't amount to much money, would it?
Ling Yuexing furrowed her brows, feeling a strange sensation towards such a young man. Looking at the tattered thin blanket in front of her, her expression was complex. On such a cold day, he gave her his only blanket; was it genuine or insincere?
"Is the young lady from the Western Continent?" The old butler was somewhat surprised
What happened? Ling Yuexing neither denied nor confirmed it; in fact, she came from another world, saying she was afraid it would frighten the elderly.
After sizing him up, Ling Yuexing shook her head and turned to head back to the Xingli Hall to sleep. Do not think that her good intentions stemmed from witnessing that scene in the morning, leading her to come to the rescue of this former brother of Ling Yuexing. In truth, she merely wanted to see what was so special about this little fellow with such an impressive name. Unfortunately, apart from those eyes, she really could not discern anything remarkable.
The mind of a youth is like that of a child, possessing a pure affection that easily swayed Ling Yue Xing Li. Observing such a youth, Ling Yue Xing Li sighed, well, let it be, I shall treat him as a small pet. Although he is neither soft nor fluffy, one should be grateful that he is not fluffy, for when it comes to fluffy things, especially those with particularly beautiful fur, Ling Yue Xing Li's greatest desire is to skin them and turn them into fur coats. Although he is neither soft nor fluffy, one should be grateful that he is not fluffy, for when it comes to fluffy things, especially those with particularly beautiful fur, Ling Yue Xing Li's greatest desire is to skin them and turn them into fur coats.