Chapter 1: Arrival in a Different World
Shinan secretly nodded, his gaze wandering around, contemplating how to create some commotion to draw people in
Su Lanyue is determined to secure the position of the matriarch of the Shi family. Not only has she procured labor-inducing medication, but to be on the safe side, she has also secretly arranged for a newly born male infant through an intermediary.
After giving birth to Shi Lan, Su Lanyue staged a grand performance of the "substitution of the prince" with that male infant, barely deceiving Shi Tianlu and successfully obtaining the position of the matriarch of the Shi family.
The eldest son of a large family, born with a useless body, such a scenario of crossing over is something Shi Nan has seen or heard of at least eight hundred times, if not a thousand. Next, the golden finger should arrive, and then he will experience setbacks along the way, growing stronger with each challenge, ultimately reaching the pinnacle of his life
Shinan only felt an overwhelming weakness in his body, even raising his hand was a struggle, and he could only laboriously shift his gaze to assess his current situation.
The master of the Tenglong family possesses strength that can be said to have the entire Tenglong City underfoot
The great dream she harbored in her heart, to emulate her predecessors by traversing this otherworldly realm, to dominate and navigate through life with grace, and to establish a grand Crystal Palace, has already turned into a mere illusion, becoming nothing more than a nonsensical tale
The status disparity between a common wife and the head of the household cannot be measured in terms of material wealth
Her gaze was unfocused, lacking any clarity, and after a long while, a spark gradually appeared in the depths of Shinan's eyes
Staring at the reflection in the mirror, Shi Nan suddenly widened his eyes
Shilan now has only one thought in her heart, she wants to go home
In the Lingyang Realm, the world is divided among humans, demons, and devils. The human race occupies the vast land of Shenzhou, the demon race dominates the boundless Demon Domain, and the devil race resides in the endless Devil Caverns. There are frequent frictions at the borders of the three races, with continuous skirmishes and battles of varying scales.
However, it is difficult for martial arts practitioners, whose essence and blood are condensed into one, to leave behind offspring, as conception is exceedingly challenging
Here there are martial arts masters who can burn mountains and boil the seas, who can crush mountains and sever peaks with a mere flip of their hands, and even more extraordinary individuals who can ascend to the heavens to pluck stars and seize the moon
Shinan, or rather it should be Shilan, the sparkle that had previously shone in her eyes dimmed, leaving them devoid of any luster
Soon, there was commotion in the backyard, and two women became pregnant, one of whom was Su Lanyue
A secret known to outsiders is no longer a secret
These undoubtedly exceed her understanding
In his youth, Shi Tianlu never considered the matter of future generations; it was not until he was over fifty years old, having reached the pinnacle of Tenglong City, that he began to contemplate the issue of lineage and inheritance.
Every year there are opportunities to cross over, and this year it is finally my turn, the heavens and the books have treated me well
The cultivation aptitude of that male infant is exceptionally poor, to the extent that he can be considered a natural waste, destined to remain a mortal for his entire life
However, this body is simply too weak; as Shinan just moved to the edge of the bed, before he could even lower his legs, his body went limp and he rolled off the bed
After a long while, no one still came in
Unfortunately, the furnishings in the room are exceedingly simple, lacking even a decorative item such as a vase
It was merely at a class reunion, where I was persuaded by old classmates to drink a few more glasses. How did I end up here after waking up?
Lingyang Realm ... ... Human Race ... ... Cheng Tianyu ... ... Tenglong City ... ... Shilan ... ... the legitimate eldest son of the Shi family ... ... a naturally useless body ? ! ''
In order to fulfill the promise of Shitian Road, the backyard can be described as a scene where each of the Eight Immortals displays their unique skills, with countless folk remedies and secret methods coming into play
These hands have fair and delicate skin, with long fingers resembling the tender shoots that emerge after the rain, a stark contrast to the original pair of rough hands
After a good while, Shi Nan opened his eyes. The first thing he did after opening his eyes was to turn over, raise his middle finger to the sky, and perform a series of twenty-four gestures of disrespect.
This stream of information is a chaotic mass of memories, and Shi Nan begins to sort through it with great effort
The fact that Shi Lan is a woman is known only to herself and her biological mother, Su Lan Yue, in the entire Ling Yang realm; even her adoptive father, Shi Tian Lu, is unaware of it
At this thought, Shi Nan looked eagerly at the tightly closed door.
After sorting through a small portion of memories, Shi Nan could no longer continue organizing the information. He opened his eyes in excitement, and a dazzling light shone in his gaze
To this end, Shi Tianlu took in seven or eight wives and concubines, and Su Lanyue was one of them
Shinan was taken aback, struggling to prop herself up and sitting up with difficulty, staring blankly at her own hands
Where is this...
This is ... ... me
In the blink of an eye, Shi Tianlu was nearing sixty years of age, and his mood inevitably became somewhat restless. Therefore, he made a promise: whoever gave birth to the legitimate eldest son of the Shi family would become the matriarch of the Shi family
She could not bear to imagine what the outcome would be if Shi Tianlu were to learn the truth, and having been transformed into a woman with no means of self-protection, how would she survive in the martial-dominated Lingyang Realm
In the mirror is reflected an antique-style large bed, upon which lies a young man of about twenty years of age. The young man has a handsome appearance, with features that are androgynous, his hair disheveled, and an expression of astonishment on his face
After digesting the memories left by the previous master, Shi Lan's heart was already a desolate gray.
Shinan lay on the ground, his face contorted in a grimace, nearly suffocating from the pressure. This bed is rather high, at least close to 1 meter.
Shinan felt a slight disappointment, took a breath, and continued to sort through the memories in his mind
Staring at the door for a long time, Shinan felt that his eyes were becoming somewhat sore, yet the door remained completely still.
After a moment of hesitation, Shinan began to move his body with some difficulty, intending to get out of bed and make some noise.
After achieving this result, Shi Tianlu, in a foul mood, surprisingly did not even come up with a name and hurriedly left
Dong——
The first thing Shi Tianlu did after picking up the child was to assess their cultivation aptitude. In the supremacy-driven Lingyang Realm, strength is the foundation of everything
Perhaps it is because I did not make any noise that the people outside did not hear it
Later, in order to preserve her position as the mistress, Su Lan Yue, unwilling to separate from her own flesh and blood, had no choice but to allow Shi Lan to survive by disguising herself as a man, a role she maintained for nearly twenty years
Before Shi Nan could reflect on his current situation, a torrent of immense information surged into his mind. The flow of information was so rapid that it caused a splitting headache, compelling him to close his eyes and take a sharp breath.
The secret of Shi Lan being a woman is closely tied to her life and death with Su Lan Yue, so it is naturally impossible for anyone else to be present by her side
Next to the wardrobe stands a mirror nearly as tall as a person, directly facing the lying Shinan.
After digesting this information, Shi Lan felt as if an invisible large hand had grasped her neck, making her breathing somewhat labored
This is the Lingyang Realm, where the heavens are round and the earth is square, extending an unknown number of thousands of miles in all directions, a common person spends a lifetime searching for its boundaries.
This is a room of moderate size, which, from the perspective of Shinan, is decorated in a rather antiquated style. The arrangement within the room is quite simple, featuring a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe standing against the wall
It is unclear how much time has passed, but Shinan gradually regained consciousness, felt the presence of his limbs, and struggled to slowly open his eyes
According to the usual pattern, there should next be a charming and lovely little maid, who is utterly devoted to him and obedient in every way, or perhaps a childhood friend who grew up alongside him. Most importantly, it should not be a biological genius sister bursting through the door, rushing towards him with an excited expression.
The stone slab struck the wooden floor, producing a muffled sound
No wonder she made such a commotion, howling for half a day, yet not a single person came in. In this room, there were not even any of her relatives, let alone any maids or servants.
Shinan felt a sense of chaos in his mind, his entire being in a state of confusion, as if locked in an endless dark dream, unable to move.