Chapter 1, A Soul Beyond a Century
He, who has not yet figured out what is going on, has acquired skin that is extremely smooth, even feeling smoother than before
Furthermore, the Zhu and Xu families
As Zhu Yifeng opened the door with trembling hands, closed it behind him, and stepped into the bedroom, all remnants of his consciousness dissipated like smoke. He collapsed heavily onto the floor, completely oblivious to his surroundings, as if his soul had entered paradise, drifting in an ethereal world. At this moment, the essence of intoxication was vividly manifested.
It is so cold
It is clearly summer now... I clearly... When I think back to after getting drunk, it seems I walked back home, at most just turning on the air conditioning, but such a low temperature, how could it be achieved by the air conditioning alone
Is it true that the so-called "host" is merely a form of borrowing a corpse to return to life
From that aged voice, Zhu Yifeng learned a great deal of information, which intertwined with the fragmented memories swirling in his mind, creating a chaotic state that left him utterly bewildered
However, is the government of the "Great Qing Empire" really effective
host
Suddenly, a burst of clamorous noise interrupted the stiff foreign accent, and an elderly voice came through
Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he hurriedly reached out his hand to feel around. His limbs, which had just regained some mobility, were still weak and lacked strength, but as soon as his fingers touched the objects around him, a chill ran through his heart— a coffin
What, an explosion? Time travel?
At that moment, a mournful female voice softly spoke
In order to avoid an explosion, I have converted the energy of the explosion into time-space travel. The energy has now been depleted, and unless new energy is obtained, you will remain here. In the coming hours, you will gradually absorb the memories of the host
Second Uncle, since Xu has married into the Zhu family, she has become a daughter-in-law of the Zhu family. Now that the young master has passed away, although Xu has not been able to leave a trace of bloodline for the Zhu family, the possessions of the Zhu family are the hard-earned assets of her father-in-law, and they cannot be taken by anyone who wishes to do so. Mr. Liang, Xu expresses her gratitude for your condolences. As for the debts owed by the Zhu family to your esteemed house, we will decide after the young master is buried. If anyone attempts to seize the Zhu family's belongings, Xu will certainly report it to the authorities and settle the matter there!
These two characters made Zhu Yifeng think of the experiences of the protagonists he had read about in online novels. Could this be what is referred to as "soul crossing"?
Lying in the coffin, Zhu Yifeng attempted to raise his hand and touched his head. The sensation at the top of his head, akin to having his beard scraped, caused a slight tremor in his heart. He even mustered the strength to pull out the "stick" that had been resting against his back.
This bizarre scene, however, went almost unnoticed by anyone, after all, it took place on the rooftop. The strange, meteor-like lightning, as it crossed the rooftop, directly struck the building across the street
Once again, the question was met with silence. In that moment of emptiness, suddenly, the crisp sound of a bamboo clapper echoed three times, followed by someone shouting loudly:
The sound of snoring emanated from his throat, a deafening noise. In his dreams, Zhu Yifeng did not notice the change in the sky, as the whip-like lightning hidden within the clouds frequently transformed the world between the clouds and the ground into a bluish-green hue. In the next moment, everything in the heavens and the earth turned a ghastly white. A massive bolt of lightning streaked across the sky like a meteor, hurtling towards the residential area. The closer it got to the ground, the smaller it became, compressing from several dozen meters down to just a few meters. In the next moment, everything in the heavens and the earth turned a ghastly white. A massive bolt of lightning streaked across the sky like a meteor, hurtling towards the residential area. The closer it got to the ground, the smaller it became, compressing from several dozen meters down to just a few meters.
Why is the weather so cold
What ... ... what is it
Hurry, take me back now, I have to work tomorrow!
Is there a guest? What kind of guest is it
widow
But who is she
What is the appearance like
It is indeed a braid
In the midst of his confusion, Zhu Yifeng heard a stiff Mandarin accentuated by a Cantonese tone, if one could even consider it Mandarin. Could this person be from Guangdong?
What, what
What energy should be supplemented? Host? Memory?
The words of the woman outside, upon reaching Zhu Yifeng's ears, only made him secretly admire her. Her speech contained a blend of softness and strength, clearly informing the one surnamed Liang that this matter would not simply end here, while subtly conveying to others, evidently including the 'second uncle' who had 'stood up' for her, not to underestimate her vulnerability.
Just at that moment, the loud voice shouted again
Mr. Zhu Daoming and I have been friends for many years. I never expected that shortly after Mr. Zhu Daoming's passing, Mr. Zhu Yifeng would... it is truly a great pity
Although still in a deep sleep, the coldness within the dream was so intense that Zhu Yifeng was completely awakened by the chill. When he finally stirred, he felt an unbearable cold penetrating to his bones
Faintly, there were also the sounds of a woman weeping softly. At this moment, Zhu Yifeng felt a bit bewildered. What on earth is happening? Zhu Yifeng? Is this Guangdong man referring to himself?
Who are you
Zhu Yifeng, with a mixture of confusion, tension, fear, and even a hint of anticipation, continued to lie in the coffin, gradually regaining his strength. After an unknown period of time, the words spoken in a Cantonese accent once again reached his ears
It seems to be winter, with the air carrying a sense of chill and dampness
Artificial intelligence, is someone joking with themselves?
There is a guest, oh dear, Mr. Liang
Heavens, what is going on here
Mr. Liang, please have a seat here, everyone, greet your friends and family!
The sudden sound startled Zhu Yifeng, who quickly looked around, but all he could see was a pitch-black void, with no light in sight
I actually found myself in a coffin
At that moment, a neutral voice suddenly resonated in his mind
According to your understanding, you may refer to me as artificial intelligence
Destination reached
The widow, Mrs. Zhu Xu, expresses her gratitude to Mr. Liang
Madam Zhu, now that Mr. Zhu has passed away, you are left all alone. Logically speaking, at this time, I should not bring up this matter. However, Madam Zhu, you know that a debt is a debt, and feelings are feelings. The debt owed to Shengchenghe by your esteemed household, is it not time to...
Why is it so dark and so cold? Zhu Yifeng wanted to move but felt utterly weak and powerless, to the extent that even sitting up was a challenge, leaving him only able to reach out and touch the thin layer covering him, which was more like a sheet than a blanket
The lightning, resembling a shooting star, struck towards the ground, just grazing the roof of a house, causing nearly all the scattered objects on the roof to float into the air, including small stones in the corners and some debris in the nooks by the walls... even the solar water heater floated up.
However, that cold, emotionless voice, whose gender was indiscernible, sounded once again
Where is this
Despite having fantasized countless times about time travel, for some reason, at this moment, being in this darkness, Zhu Yifeng felt uneasy in his heart
Dimension 101, corresponding to the coordinates of the year 1852 on Earth, geographical location Shanghai... Because carbon-based life forms cannot withstand the energy impact during time-space travel, they can only traverse through consciousness...
How can it be so cold
Boom
"Surname Liang, are you not bullying me? When you first came to Shanghai, it was my poor brother who supported you, which is why you, with the surname Liang, are where you are today. Now that my elder brother has just passed away and my nephew has also died, at this point, you, with the surname Liang, not only fail to show gratitude but instead come to demand repayment. Is there no sense of conscience left? Are you truly bullying a lonely and weak woman from the Zhu and Xu families? I have always said that there is not a single trustworthy person from Guangdong. My poor brother refused to listen to my advice. Xu, do not be afraid; my poor brother and nephew are gone, but there are still people in the Zhu family... I have always said that there is not a single trustworthy person from Guangdong. My poor brother refused to listen to my advice. Xu, do not be afraid; my poor brother and nephew are gone, but there are still people in the Zhu family..."
Hello! How can I replenish my energy? How can I get home...
Hurry, hurry, let me go back, where is this place
In a state of surprise, unsure whether it was due to excitement or the cold, Zhu Yifeng's voice became sharp and piercing.
Listening to the sounds coming from outside, is it a dialect from the Su Nan region? Shanghai, isn't it part of Su Nan?
In a state of confusion, Zhu Yifeng, still feeling weak all over, decided to continue listening, wanting to understand what was going on first. More importantly, according to the words of that deceased transgender individual, he would gradually absorb the memories of the host.
In the pitch darkness before him, Zhu Yifeng, feeling anxious, wanted to stand up, but his seemingly frozen hands and feet lacked the strength to support his body. After several failed attempts, he could only patiently lie there, conserving his energy.
As the beam of light burst through the wide-open window and collided directly with the wall, at the moment of impact between the light sphere and the mirror on the wall, it was reflected back, flying towards the coffee table inside the room. At the instant of its collision with the coffee table, the light sphere vanished in an instant, yet in that moment of disappearance, it released a blue light wave akin to a "shockwave." Zhu Yifeng's body seemed to be torn apart by the light wave, and as the blue light faded, everything that had been floating in the room fell to the ground. The sound of objects like teapots crashing to the floor did not manage to awaken Zhu Yifeng from his slumber. The light sphere vanished in an instant, yet in that moment of disappearance, it released a blue light wave akin to a "shockwave." Zhu Yifeng's body seemed to be torn apart by the light wave, and as the blue light faded, everything that had been floating in the room fell to the ground. The sound of objects like teapots crashing to the floor did not manage to awaken Zhu Yifeng from his slumber.
Braid
Am I dead? No, that can't be right, Zhu Xu? When did I get married?
Not right
Amidst the noise from outside, Zhu Yifeng seemed to understand something; the person with the surname Liang was not there to pay respects, but was clearly taking advantage of someone's death to press for repayment. At this moment, Zhu Yifeng felt a sense of sympathy for the Zhu Xu family.
What is he talking about? Consciousness transcendence?
What other forms of energy are there
However, at this moment, Zhu Yifeng was not in the mood to think too much. What occupied his mind was another question: why was he in the coffin? It seemed that he was indeed that so-called "pitiful nephew," or rather, he was the husband of the Zhu Xu family!
Could it be the host's wife? After the crossing, there is unexpectedly a cheap wife?
It seems that I have truly arrived in the Qing Dynasty, as a gentle and soft voice floated over.
Listening to the sounds from outside, Zhu Yifeng's inner doubts deepened. These three words, which could make any "otaku"'s heart race, instead made him feel increasingly tense.
Is it possible that ... ...
The thin blanket, combined with the light clothing on his body, left Zhu Yifeng shivering all over, his upper teeth clattering against his lower teeth, with just a hint of intoxication remaining.
Are you still there?
But where is this place
Zhu Yifeng became anxious at this moment, but he felt powerless all over and was at a loss for what to do