Chapter 1: Fang Xian

Ultimately, it was pawned by its previous owner and came into my possession

Since my death in the previous life, I have arrived in this world

Fang Xian was panting continuously, his expression changing constantly: "Let's give it a name... 'The Book of the Unknown'? 'The Secret Scripture of the Mysterious Land'? No, no, let's call it 'The Manuscript of the Secret Record of Cave Mysteries' instead, huh?"

Oh... antique...

Fang Xian got out of bed and washed up. Looking at his somewhat pale face in the mirror, along with the dark circles and bags under his eyes, he couldn't help but smile wryly, murmuring to himself: "Who said that crossing over must come with a golden finger that guarantees success?"

The most critical point is that Fang Xian discovered that there was also a problem with her mindset. In summary, being a salted fish is not frightening; what is truly frightening is when one's own heart becomes like a salted fish.

Gazing at the countless black, worm-like characters, Fang Xian suddenly felt a bit dizzy

Hiss... Hiss...

Surrounding the massive tome is an altar filled with blood and entrails, exuding a chilling atmosphere

There is no need to say more; the spiritual nourishment of this interstellar civilization is simply overwhelming, with countless masters and renowned figures. To achieve fame in one fell swoop is nothing short of a delusion

As for the transportation of classical civilization

Fang Xian felt a surge of joy in her heart

Parchment? It only has seven pages, thinner than I imagined... But this writing, could it be extraterrestrial script?

It was a trembling palm, belonging to a master whose expression was frenzied, as he was copying something from a massive tome.

A cacophony of sounds emerged in his ears, and before his eyes, scenes of illusions seemed to unfold.

Fang Xian gazed at the sparsely populated hall, brewed a pot of green tea for himself, and felt quite indifferent

Pawning

He gazed at the black book cover, his expression suddenly frozen

Fang Xian is aware that there exists a pattern online known as the 'peripheral drift illusion,' which, despite being stationary, creates an effect that makes it appear dynamic.

Only the originally twisted, worm-like characters appeared to wriggle and combine in his eyes, becoming comprehensible, forming the six large characters of "The Manuscript of the Secret Record of the Cave Mysteries"

As the scene shifts, this manuscript begins to circulate among different individuals, bringing them terrifying misfortune

A middle-aged man threw a small black cloth bag onto the table, and upon opening it, there was an ancient paper book inside.

The middle-aged man's lips trembled, and his eyes seemed to reveal an overwhelming sense of terror

Fang Xian, in a rather dejected manner, took a sip of fragrant tea and was just about to close the door to play a game when suddenly, a shadow flashed at the entrance, and a tall, thin middle-aged man walked in

He murmured, then smiled bitterly: "What does it matter if I can see clearly? I am just a small person, lacking both power and the mood for it. Let things be as they will..."

In the early morning, the alarm clock rings on schedule

I made a profit, today has truly been profitable

The book cover presents a dark color, and the text on it is unfamiliar to Fang Xian.

The text of this book seems to convey a certain meaning in this regard

How long has this been grinding in the game...

Fang Xian is well aware of this, as he himself is a 'transmigrator'

This is ... ... an illusion. ? I have played too many games and can no longer distinguish between the virtual and the real, could it be? ? I do not want to go to a mental hospital. ... ... And this book, is it a book of misfortune? Perhaps it is a good gimmick, but why do I think it is a copy?

Could it be stolen goods

He removed his gloves and touched the book; that indescribable feeling intensified.

Due to completely different historical developments, there is no hope for urban economies that wish to follow the trend to reap benefits - poor evaluation

However, after a person dies, it does not necessarily mean that there is no next life

"Living a lifetime in the lower class is just fine; after all, every extra day of life is a gain... A simple and unadorned life is the true essence; merely surviving is a blessing..."

It seems there is not much business today; why not just close the shop and go online? I still have a quest in "Old Legends"...

He has proven through his more than twenty years of experience that even after crossing over, a salted fish remains a salted fish

His pawnshop is like this, with hardly any business; he neither goes hungry nor is he well-fed each day

Therefore, projects such as traditional fertilizer production and steel smelting, which are essential for making a fortune in ancient times, can be dismissed outright—nonsense

This is where Fang Xian's greatest wealth and daily income lie

Upon opening it, the paper inside appeared somewhat peculiar, with a pale yellow hue and a relatively thick texture. Even through the gloves, touching it evoked an indescribable sensation.

Life cannot be lived again

After self-hypnotizing in a self-deprecating manner, Fang Xian smoothly accepted the reality of being a failure in life, hurriedly dealt with her own hunger, and opened the door.

There are too many languages and scripts developed on a planet, but Fang Xian can confirm that this should not be a language of this planet

Hehe... perhaps this is what those elites in the upper echelons mean, to alleviate stress and conflicts by numbing us lower-class individuals with virtual games, sigh... social class, civilization development...

The way of storing information in this era has long transformed into various electronic media, making such printed books quite rare. However, it seems that a retro trend has recently emerged in affluent communities, where these ancient texts can certainly serve as decorative pieces and be sent to major auction houses to fetch a good price

Well... it seems that even the internet cannot find any information about it; it appears to be a very niche script...

Interesting

In this world of advanced technology, fully immersive virtual reality games have long since emerged, providing an experience akin to being physically present. This has led to countless individuals in lower-income areas becoming addicted, to the extent that they can no longer distinguish between the virtual and the real. It is not uncommon for players to marry within the game, intending to live their lives as internet addicts.

Hehe ... ! ... Fang Xian sadly realizes that he cannot even recite the first chapter of the Four Great Classical Novels from memory. And merely remembering the plot summary does not equip him with the eloquence to perfectly interpret it.

The antique business is such that one does not open for three years, but when one does, it sustains for three years

Fang Xian's heart tightened, but she did not take it seriously. Instead, she relied on her silver tongue to drive a hard bargain, ultimately acquiring this ancient book at a very favorable price.

The place he is in is a two-story concrete building, with the second floor being residential and the first floor serving as a storefront. The slightly worn sign displays the five dimly lit characters 'Fang Ji Pawnshop'.

Although Fang Xian was not obsessed to this extent, he inevitably relied on spiritual sustenance to pass the days

The distorted fonts and inexplicable hues seemed to come to life, slowly writhing.

Fang Xian's thoughts began to unconsciously take flight, pondering the origins of this ancient text

He furrowed his brows and asked, "If it is difficult to decipher, then it is impossible to confirm the content, origin, whether it is a good edition or a unique copy... the price could be... I wonder if the client wants it as a living copy or a dead copy"

"Die, I never want to see it again..."

Fang Xian secretly cursed inwardly, yet displayed a gentle smile on his face: "Esteemed guest, are you here to pawn or to redeem?"

His expression remained unchanged as he put on gloves and began to examine carefully

Unfortunately, with a large number of undeveloped planets, real estate is not very valuable. Sigh, why do I think so much? Every day I work hard to earn money, rush to find a partner, marry a wife who is not particularly attractive but acceptable, have a few children, and that is how my life will pass by...

He is around thirty to forty years old, with hair as messy as a bird's nest, sunken cheeks, and bloodshot eyes.

This is a world where technology is advanced, capable of interstellar travel, and the level of civilization surpasses that of the previous era by an unknown degree

After sending off the middle-aged man, Fang Xian also ceased his business, directly closing the door, with a hint of excitement on his face as he carefully examined the treasures he had received