Section 3, Beautiful Sister

However, to put it another way... According to my mother, he and Shanjia should be considered as cousins, but...

It is indeed quite difficult for the wizard, " said Shanjia

In summary, to put it in his past life's words, Jon is simply a sister complex.

Shan Jia is very beautiful. Although she is not yet seven years old, she is undoubtedly a stunning beauty. Everyone says she will grow up to be an astonishingly beautiful woman, and Qiong En thinks so too. However, beauty comes in many forms: there are charming ones, petite ones, cute ones, and gentle ones. Shan Jia is the kind of girl who, amidst her gentle and obedient demeanor, subtly exudes a vibrant spirit.

The only time I can truly relax is when I am alone with Shanjia

(Version 2: Shanjia and Qiong'en are not actually biological siblings. According to their mother, Qiong'en was originally her sister's son. He lost both parents just half a month after his birth, and their mother took him in to raise as her own. In terms of birth timing, Qiong'en and Shanjia were actually born on the same morning, making it impossible to determine who was born first. However, since Qiong'en later came to this family, he is considered the younger brother.

In this world, some people have a father complex, some have a mother complex, some are attracted to lolis, and some prefer mature women, but Qiong En is a staunch supporter of sibling romances. In his previous life, he was an only child and had no older sister, yet he always hoped for a beautiful older sister. When visiting Demon Island to read H literature, what he enjoys most is sibling chaos. If asked what plot he dislikes the most in novels, he would certainly say: "I absolutely detest those sibling romances where it turns out they are not actually siblings, leading to a happy ending for everyone."

Tequila, place in cabinet number 31

Jon does not dislike this job; although it is somewhat complicated, he is preparing to become a wizard, so familiarizing himself with some spellcasting materials in advance is a good thing. However, it must be said that it is just a small shop, selling only a few dozen items in total, with very few new products. The daily routine has become so repetitive that he has long since mastered it. Therefore, while he was initially enthusiastic, he gradually became more indifferent. But again, it is just a small shop, selling only a few dozen items in total, with very few new products. The daily routine has become so repetitive that he has long since mastered it. Therefore, while he was initially enthusiastic, he gradually became more indifferent.

"It's not impossible," Shan Jia said. "Isn't there always that saying... 'the decider'? Have you heard of it?"

Well, I know, just thinking about it

In fact, Jon likes her very much.

Well

John shrugged, speechless. The girl seemed to place particular importance on these anniversaries. His second girlfriend from a previous life broke up with him because she asked, "What date did we first meet?" John couldn't answer, so the girlfriend angrily ended the relationship, stating, "If you can't even remember the day we first met, it shows you don't care about this relationship at all"

"Isn't that so? I am a girl, and you look like me—of course, you look like a girl."

... ... Correct.

Wait until they grow up a bit more before eating, he schemed wickedly

Now things are better; having crossed over, everything else is not particularly satisfactory, but the addition of a beautiful older sister brings him immense joy. Well, actually, she is not his biological sister, but they grew up together since childhood, and there is hardly any difference from real siblings. Of course, Qiong En is infatuated with his sister, but he is not a beast; a seven-year-old girl is someone he could never lay a hand on, especially since he himself is only seven years old. Whether he could even overpower her is uncertain, as it is well known that girls develop earlier than boys.

This all happened when he was just born. At that time, Jon had probably just crossed over, feeling dazed and confused, with no recollection of everything happening around him. Since his mother said so, he naturally accepted it. After all, he had no impression of his "biological parents" whatsoever, and thus felt no emotional connection to them; he completely regarded his current adoptive parents as his real parents.

She murmured softly, placing the materials into their respective cabinets. Jon lay lazily on the sofa, unwilling to move, watching the delicate girl busying herself, while fantasizing about how beautiful she would be when she grew up. The midday sun streamed in through the window, warming her skin.

Shan Jia shook her head, "I don't know that either. I don't know now, but I should know in the future"

It seems that life is quite beautiful as well

Jon climbed down from the bed and walked to the living room, where he found his sister Sansa busy organizing the magical materials collected yesterday

In fact, being born in a place like Ghost City and into a family of small merchants, it is indeed better not to have overly high expectations for the future

Peas need to be ground into powder, saffron needs to be dried, licorice root must be sliced, and yesterday a few spiders were caught, which need to be kept in a bottle; if they die, they will be of no use—because when casting the Spider Walk technique, the caster is required to swallow a live spider.

Saffron, place it in cabinet number 17

Since Shanjia knows, Jon naturally has no need to hide it. After all, it is not a big deal; which child does not dream of becoming a wizard

Where do I look like a girl!

Shan Jia is a wonderful sister, gentle, considerate, and attentive, always smiling sweetly. She is intelligent and well-behaved, very likable, and never gets angry with her brother, no matter what mistakes Qiong En makes. She is also the only one who knows about Qiong En's dream of becoming a wizard

Shan Jia also knew that this hope was too elusive, and she never mentioned it again. Jon had once asked Shan Jia about her dreams, but she only smiled and said, "I just hope to live a happy life"

However, he spends all day with Shanjia, and it is inevitable that he occasionally lets something slip.

"Get up," Shanjia was busy and, upon hearing Qiong'en's footsteps, said, "Breakfast is on the table"

But Jon is unwilling to accept this

We look very similar, don't we

Moreover, even if Jon believes he does not possess "exceptional arcane talent" to be favored by the decision-makers, he cannot possibly place his hopes on such an elusive legend

Qiong Nxin m.hetushu.com.com was troubled by depression, lost in thought, unable to sleep through the night. Yet after seven years of contemplation, he had not found a solution; what could one night of deliberation yield? The only outcome was that he overslept the next day and got up very late

As for that unfortunate ringed snake, it has already been eviscerated, its tongue retracted and carefully wrapped in paper, the skin meticulously peeled off, and the flesh placed in the kitchen, prepared for soup to be made in the evening

To be honest, Jon and Sansa do look very much alike; those unaware of the circumstances might think they are twins. However, it is not that Jon resembles a girl, but rather the opposite: Sansa possesses a certain gallantry in her appearance.

To be frank: Jon is in love with his sister

Indeed

An impeccable inference left Jon defeated and speechless. Even though he wanted to argue, he momentarily did not know where to begin.

Qiong Jon still cares quite a bit about "this relationship"—but since his girlfriend has said so, they can only break up and leave it at that

Are you not running a fever?

The "Decider" is a legend, and Jon naturally knows this legend; everyone in the City of Shadows is aware of it

But his beautiful sister is very diligent; Shanjia has always been this diligent

In fact, Jon likes her very much

Version 1: Shanjia and Qiong'en are twins. Because Shanjia was born first, she became the elder sister. The little girl is very beautiful; although she is not yet seven years old, she is undoubtedly a stunning beauty. Everyone says she will grow up to be an astonishingly beautiful woman, and Qiong'en believes so too

This is simply a source of great joy

But it is merely a legend; at least Jon has never truly seen or heard of anyone among those he knows being taken by the Decider. When he asked his parents, they could not provide an answer, only knowing that this saying has been passed down through generations.

In any case, there is such a legend

"They went shopping," Shanjia said, "It's our tenth wedding anniversary"

I am a girl, am I not

While drinking milk, he watched his sister; this is one of the few pleasures in his current life.

Shame... shame? Why should I feel ashamed?

No, sister, look, we were born on the same morning, right... and don't you think we look very similar?

If he were to write "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," he would certainly depict Duan Yu and Wang Yu Yan as biological siblings—and they would ultimately get married

No one knows the true identity of this "Decider". Some say he is a great archmage—an honorific title given by the Nais Empire to top sorcerers. Others claim he is one of the twelve princes of the Lord of the Shadow City, while some assert that he is actually the Deputy Lord of the Shadow City, His Excellency Hojahana. There are also those who believe he is none other than the Lord of the Shadow City, Tairamante himself. Opinions vary widely, and no consensus can be reached.

Then someone burst in, interrupting Jon's idyllic life

Where are Mom and Dad?" Jon asked curiously

Why are you so happy on their wedding anniversary

It is said that in the City of Shadows, there exists a secret "Decider" who quietly observes everyone from the shadows, especially children and adolescents. If he discovers someone with exceptional arcane talent, he will take them away for rigorous and comprehensive wizard training, without the need to enter a wizarding school, and naturally without any tuition fees, making it a path to instant success

Sister, are you sure we are not twins

Yes, decision-maker

Yinhun City is the continuation of the legacy of the magical empire Naiseryel, and all the residents of the city regard becoming a wizard as the highest honor. Qiong'en's desire to become a wizard is not something to be ashamed of; rather, it can be seen as having ideals and ambition. However, he bears the identity of a traveler from another world, fearing that any slip might reveal his secret, leading to unforeseen consequences. He worries about being captured and used as a test subject in a wizard's laboratory, which makes him particularly cautious. He is also aware that given his current family circumstances, his parents would never be able to send him to a wizarding school, so he has no intention of bringing it up with them.

"Do you want to be a wizard?" Shanjia asked once.

Isn't it shameful that you are clearly a boy yet look like a girl

When he woke up, he felt a heavy dizziness, as if he were showing some signs of a mild fever. Looking out the window, the artificial sun of the City of Shadows had changed from a bright red to a white glow, it was probably around ten o'clock in the morning

There are many people born on the same day; could they all be twins? Shan Jia busily continued her work without looking back, "As for what you said about us looking alike... Qiong En, I've always found it quite strange. Don't you feel ashamed at all?"

Jon's family runs a shop for magical materials, which is quite similar to the traditional Chinese apothecary. There is a plethora of peculiar items that need to be categorized and neatly placed into small drawers. When customers come in, the items are weighed and sold by ounces and pounds—incorrectly stated as by jin and liang, as this world does not use those units of measurement. Jon and his sister often assist their parents with this sorting and organizing task.

In fact, because Jon is a reincarnation with retained memories, it is as if an adult's spirit is trapped in a child's body. He must be extremely cautious, not daring to reveal even the slightest flaw; otherwise, he would inevitably be regarded as a freak and taken for research. This is not a matter of just a few days, but a full seven years, and the hardships endured during this time are known only to himself

Casting aside these tedious thoughts, John began to tackle breakfast. Of course, simply having breakfast was rather dull; life requires enjoyment—if there is no enjoyment, one must find it for oneself

Overall, Jon and Sansa get along well, and the sibling relationship between them is strong

The breakfast was quite lavish, and Qiong'en felt a bit stuffed, reclining on the sofa to rest while watching Shanjia busy herself. He was not a diligent person; since both his parents had gone out and the weather was so nice, he only planned to comfortably take a long nap or go out to play, without any intention of being a good child and taking the initiative to work.

Observing the look of pure happiness on Shanja's face, Jon felt quite puzzled

What, then, is a happy day? John inquired