Chapter 1: Crossing Over

After finishing the accounts, the father and the four family members gathered around the table to begin their dinner. The mother's culinary skills were exceptional, and the steak was delicious. Everyone had worked throughout the day and had a good appetite, but only John seemed somewhat downcast. Although he ate quite a bit, he appeared to be absent-minded, merely chewing and swallowing mechanically

Jon shook his head, then nodded slightly, "Hmm, a bit tired," he said, "I suppose I've walked too much today"

In the span of seven years, Jon did not waste his time. He attentively listened to all possible information he could hear, learning about the knowledge of this world, and he learned quickly

It is evident that this is a fantastical world. There are deities, there are elves, there are dragons, there is magic and sorcery—while the first few points cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty as they have not been witnessed firsthand, the last point is beyond doubt

"It's your birthday too," Shanjia said with a smile. "We are twins, after all—you often say that. So, are you secretly preparing a gift for your sister?"

Therefore, Jon was not the least bit surprised that just a second ago he was sitting in front of the computer reading online novels, and in the next second, he had crossed over to another world

Jon lay on the bed, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, lost in thought.

Qiong En nodded silently, quickening his pace to follow behind his sister

"You must be very tired today," Mother gently asked Jon, "Gathering materials is a very laborious task"

This is a beautiful dream that does not align with the books.

Shan Jia tucked the corners of the quilt for Qiong En to prevent him from kicking it off while sleeping—Qiong En had this habit since childhood—and then he got out of bed quietly.

Jon is quite unfortunate. Firstly, it is likely that his body is not strong enough to withstand the strain during time travel, resulting in his destruction. Secondly, it is probably due to his soul being insufficiently resilient, making it impossible for him to successfully possess another body, thus he can only be subjected to the final method of time travel.

The mother has indeed prepared dinner and is waiting for the siblings to return. The father is calculating today's accounts, appearing relaxed, which suggests that business is going well

Sister

Today, Jon and his sister Sanga went out of the city for a day to gather various magical materials Their customers are the wizards in the city of Yinhun

The family of a small merchant naturally does not have a particularly spacious house. The siblings share a bedroom, and their bed is a bunk bed, with Qiong'en sleeping on the upper bunk

But Jon gradually realized that this beautiful dream seemed to be on the verge of shattering

However, babies will eventually grow up

Hmm," Jon replied casually, appearing somewhat fatigued. He carried a gray cloth bag on his shoulder, which was bulging, though it was unclear what it contained

"Huh?" Shanjia seemed a bit strange, "Don't we have to watch the store tomorrow?"

Just as Shanjia was about to leave the room, Qiong'en suddenly called out to her

Jon casually reached out to pat the hairless dog on the head as he walked past Sansa, heading straight back to his own yard. Sansa looked at her brother, slightly furrowing her brow, gently patted the hairless dog, and followed him into the yard

The door opened gently, and someone walked in. Jon felt the bed tremble slightly, and then he saw his sister Sansa, the little girl standing on the wooden ladder at the edge of the bed, leaning forward and looking at her brother

"Don't worry, you won't be left out. Just sleep well." Shanjia said with a light smile as she walked out of the room, gently closing the door behind her

The mother nodded and reached out to tuck his fallen hair behind his ear. "If you are tired, go to bed early. Tomorrow, you and your sister should rest well at home"

Oh. Shanjia also began to laugh

Infants have their own advantages, the greatest of which is their ability to gradually adapt to new environments without suffering from discomfort. They are catered to in every way, with someone holding them while they sleep and carrying them while they walk; when they are hungry, they simply need to open their mouths. Their daily life consists of eating and sleeping, a stark contrast to the previous routine of waking up at 7:00 AM, starting work at 9:00 AM, and toiling for eight hours a day to earn a meager salary. Jon feels that his current existence is not in the human realm, but rather in paradise. Their daily life consists of eating and sleeping, a stark contrast to the previous routine of waking up at 7:00 AM, starting work at 9:00 AM, and toiling for eight hours a day to earn a meager salary. Jon feels that his current existence is not in the human realm, but rather in paradise.

Because Jon's family runs a magical materials shop

Shan Jia smiled, extending her hand to beckon. The hairless dog obediently ran over, rubbing against Shan Jia's calf. Shan Jia gently stroked its head, and the dog, with its eyes closed, appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the moment

Hmm. Jon replied lightly, removing the pouch from his back and placing it beside the chair

"Welcome back," my mother called, while frying the steak, releasing an enticing aroma

It is the elder sister who should prepare gifts for the younger brother

Qiong En has always been a person with good psychological resilience, whether before or after the transition, in his past life or this life

Hmm? Shanjia turned her head

The so-called good psychological quality means being able to remain calm in the face of change—this can also be understood as being slow to react, which essentially conveys the same idea, depending on how one expresses it. After years of cultivation, even if Jon were to be walking down the street and suddenly confronted by a masked robber wielding a glinting dagger, he would still greet the robber warmly and sincerely, saying: "Brother, how's the harvest today? Do you need me to sponsor a bit?"

Father was a careless person and did not pay attention, but Mother noticed it carefully. She looked at Shanjia, inquiring with her eyes about what was going on, but Shanjia slightly shook her head, indicating that she was also unclear.

They passed through the market, turned into an alley, and then continued straight ahead. As they walked past the door of the neighboring mute old man's house, the bald dog, Da Huang, darted out from the yard and barked a few times at Jon and Sansa

"Tomorrow we will be closed for business," Mother said with a smile, her face radiating happiness. "Tomorrow is the anniversary of my marriage to your father"

Jon is not someone who is content with a mundane life. Since he has crossed over to this fantastical world, he must strive to make a name for himself. Is he really going to inherit his father's business and live out his life as a small merchant? That would be too pathetic.

It has been seven years

As a former enthusiast of online novels, Qiong En is no stranger to the term "time travel." Nowadays, time travel has become a trend; if you happen to walk past an uncovered manhole and accidentally step into it, there is no need to worry about falling to your death or being injured, because there is an eighty to ninety percent chance that you will land in another world or in ancient times. You will then fall from the sky, crash through someone's roof, and crush a certain tyrannical landlord who is attempting to take advantage of a common woman. After that, you can expect to wake up to find the common woman (who is also a beauty) throwing herself at you, offering her body in devotion.

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Good

Jon quickly finished the steak in front of him, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and said, "I am a bit tired and would like to go back and rest first"

Under the watchful, expressionless gaze of the guards, Jon and his sister Sansa entered the city of shadows

"Go to bed early," the mother reminded, "make sure to cover yourself well with the blanket"

Today was quite fruitful," Shanjia said to Qiong'en with a smile, "You have a keen eye to have spotted that shadow ring snake.

Shan Jia reached out to touch his forehead and found that he did not have a fever, thus feeling relieved. "You must have been scared by that shadow ring snake today," said his sister. "You just sleep well, and I will go help Mom wash the dishes"

In his previous life, he had read many online novels, so he was naturally no stranger to such fantastical worlds. There were dragons and magic, and of course, a world filled with beautiful elves, which always brought joy. Jon dreamed of becoming a hero renowned throughout the world, surrounded by a multitude of beautiful women.

In a few days, it will be the seventh birthday of Shanjia and myself

In the Shadow Realm, there are neither the sun nor the moon, nor any stars; the sky is perpetually overcast. Above the City of Shadows, a massive spherical light source created by magic is gradually dimming, signaling to the residents that evening has arrived

Surrounded by darkness and silence, Jon lay alone in bed, gazing at the dark ceiling, lost in thought

Unknowingly, I have been in this world for nearly seven years now

"I am hungry," Shan Jia said, "Let's hurry home; Mom must have already prepared dinner and is waiting for us."

Since I have traveled through time, the first step is to assess the situation. Time travel can be categorized into several types. There is the advanced type, where both body and soul are transported, effectively making one an unidentified foreigner in an ancient or alternate world. Then there is the lower type, where only the soul travels without the body, known as possession, which means that a certain unfortunate individual in the ancient or alternate world undergoes a complete transformation and renewal. There is also a more inferior type, where the body cannot pass through, and although the soul has traveled, it is unable to seize the body of the original indigenous resident, thus it can only reincarnate and start anew as an infant. This is akin to the unfortunate individual in the ancient or alternate world undergoing a complete transformation and renewal.

"It's nothing," Jon said, "I'm just a bit tired."

Are you alright? she asked

In a few days, it will be your birthday

It is about reincarnation, starting from infancy