A Single Person's Infinite Wonderful Life

The magical and cool spells, the terrifying yet mysterious monsters, the style that blends horror and humor, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil—all these elements deeply attracted Jin Chengzhai Qianye.

After watching several movies in a row, Jin Chengzhai Qianye was also a little tired. Although watching movies is a form of entertainment, when one's emotions follow the movie, it inevitably leads to the dual consumption of physical and mental energy. So when the movie ended, she felt both satisfied and extremely tired.

After dinner, the two did not stay in the apartment, but walked out and headed to Akihabara.

Although Akihabara is not the most central area of ​​Tokyo, it is still a relatively bustling area. In particular, it holds a special significance for otaku (geek/nerd) men and women, so you can see many men and women dressed in otaku-style clothing here.

At this moment, Jincheng Saichiya was dressed in a proper dress, but Li Wei made no attempt to hide his identity as an otaku, wearing an anime shirt with a Hatsune Miku pattern.

Looking at the bustling pedestrian street, Jincheng Qianye sighed and said, "Only in a big city like Tokyo can you see so many young people. Back in my hometown of Sapporo, the streets are mostly filled with older men and women."

Li Wei said, "Because Japan's three major metropolitan areas are all draining the development of surrounding smaller cities, young people will flock to these three metropolitan areas to work and live for their future, until they are completely eliminated, and then they will return to their hometowns. Therefore, places outside of the three major metropolitan areas are facing serious aging problems."

Li Wei wanted to complain inwardly, but in reality, China had followed in Japan's footsteps, facing severe problems with a declining birth rate and an aging population. Large cities, because of the large influx of young migrants filling the labor force, hadn't yet felt this crisis, but smaller cities in various regions were also beginning to experience the same aging crisis as Japan.

As the two chatted, they arrived at the entrance of a comic book store. Jin Chengzhai Qianye stopped at the entrance and saw the giant poster on the door, featuring characters that were childhood memories for many people.

"Wow! I never thought I could still see Sailor Moon! This art style, is it a remake?! Unbelievable!" Jin Chengzhai Qianye exclaimed excitedly in a low voice.

Not only was Jin Chengzhai Qianye stunned, but even Li Wei was taken aback. However, unlike the girl, he already knew that "Sailor Moon" was going to be rebooted. After all, such a classic IP would not be easily let go. Moreover, the story of "Sailor Moon" itself is quite good, and the story structure is still relevant even now. In addition, it has extraordinary popularity in Japan, so a reboot is a very normal thing.

Li Wei said, "The news of Sailor Moon's remake was first announced half a year ago, and now the remake has already aired its third episode."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye exclaimed in surprise, "Damn it! I didn't even know about something so important!"

Jin Chengzhai Qianye had previously focused most of her energy on studying, and besides studying, she also did various part-time jobs, leaving her with very little time for entertainment. She tried her best to rest whenever possible, so it was normal that she was somewhat slow to react to news from the outside world and was unaware of such matters.

Li Wei said, "I have a membership to a video website. If you want to watch something, I can project it directly onto the TV, and you can catch up on any episodes you missed earlier."

Jinchengzhai Qianye grasped Li Wei's hand, suppressing his excitement, and said, "Then I'll leave it to you!"

Li Wei rarely saw Jin Chengzhai Qianye so excited. He could only say that everyone has their own childhood memories, and it's normal to have difficulty controlling one's emotions when those memories are involved. Just like when he was a child, he seemed very mature to others, but he would secretly watch "Magic King" (translated as "Magic Knight Rayearth") and "Mashin Hero Wataru" (translated as "Mashin Hero Wataru").

Of course, as time went on, the broadcast of Japanese anime on television was restricted, so the younger generation, who were younger than Li Wei, had their childhoods replaced by classic anime like "Boonie Bears" and "Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf," which was quite a difference.

Li Wei released the girl's hand and said, "Want to go in and take a look? I heard from the guys on the forum that the new Sailor Moon reboot will be closer to the original manga, unlike the old version which was heavily modified."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "But I haven't read the original Sailor Moon manga. I only watched the anime. I don't know the differences between the new and old versions, or what exactly was changed in the old version."

Li Wei said, "Actually, whether it's animation or comics, it's all about personal preference; there's no set standard. But times have changed, and I can understand that."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye sensed that Li Wei wanted to say something, but Li Wei simply shook his head.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye wasn't a true otaku, so she was unaware of the changes in the otaku community over the years. Previously, the otaku community was simply a self-contained circle of enthusiasts, without any ulterior motives; they were just small groups gathered together because of their pure hobby, making it much more genuine. But now, all sorts of unsavory characters have flooded into this community, turning it into a chaotic mess.

Many problems can be seen from the current anime conventions. In Japan, anime conventions have become a means for prostitutes to sell their services. These prostitutes have become more sophisticated, dressing up as various anime characters to cosplay and make quick money. This special service has also attracted a large number of special customers, and the nature of anime conventions has changed drastically.

It is precisely because of these things that cosplay now gives people the impression of being unserious, which is actually quite normal, because cosplay nowadays is indeed unserious, but it's also very exciting.

These female bodhisattvas are dressed in alluring and revealing outfits, and they are willing to let otaku take pictures of them non-stop. Would these female bodhisattvas have allowed such things before?

In the past, if these female bodhisattvas were looked at with lewd eyes by otaku, they would curse, "You otaku are disgusting."

Besides those with ulterior motives entering the circle, the biggest problem is the various "little devils." Originally, this circle was about harmony amidst differences; what you like, I might not like, but everyone respected and understood each other. But now, these "little devils" are constantly claiming that XX is the best in the world, that not watching XX makes you an idiot, stirring up trouble and causing chaos wherever they go.

It is precisely because of these changes that Li Wei has now entered an extraordinary stage. When others ask him if he is from the dimensional world, he will simply reply, "Dimensional world? I just watch anime," to brush them off.

Chapter 1. The Comic Shop

Li Wei led the girl into the comic book store. As it gradually got dark, the bright indoor lighting made the girl feel a little uncomfortable.

"So many comics! It's hard to find a bookstore that specializes in comics outside of Tokyo," said Senya Nishikijo in surprise.

"Because only Tokyo has such strong consumer spending power. If a shop like this opened in other places, it would be doomed. These are days where even electric vehicles can hardly survive," Li Wei sighed.

Times have changed. Before, using electric vehicles (likely referring to a specific brand of electric vehicles) was enough to keep the business afloat; now, it's practically impossible. Tokyo, being a metropolitan area, has a much stronger overall consumer base than other regions. Opening such unique shops in Akihabara attracts tourists from all over the country. If these shops were located in other areas, ordinary people wouldn't bother to take a taxi there. In Akihabara, it's a large-scale, collaborative effort that allows them to survive.

This business model is most commonly seen in food streets. People passing by a food street will either have to buy from one place or another. Akihabara is the same. A large number of otaku-themed shops band together, using their scale to attract otaku from all over the country and even the world. Even if the individual spending is not much, the sheer number of shops makes the numbers huge.

Li Wei said, "Just pick whatever comics you like, and I'll pay for them later."

“I’ll handle this myself. I’ve already received so much help from you. If I have to make you do even this, then I’ll just become a lazy bum who does nothing,” said Jinchengzhai Qianye.

Li Wei sensed the girl's persistence and said, "Alright then, but now you're my chief financial advisor, and your income is much higher than when you were working part-time, so don't work so many jobs like before. It's too tiring and it will affect your studies."

Jinchengzhai Qianye nodded. Li Wei's words made her feel that her will was respected. She didn't like being given charity unilaterally, so when she was with Li Wei, she would try her best to do what she could.

“I know, I won’t be doing so many jobs anymore, but it’s a shame to give up relatively easy jobs like this,” Jinchengzhai Qianye said.

Li Wei is skilled in mind reading and can see what the girl is thinking. The two jobs the girl doesn't want to give up are the kind that are easy to do and pay relatively well. One is a job at a convenience store, and the other is a cashier at a bookstore in Chiyoda Ward. The income of both jobs is not particularly high, but considering that the workload is very light, the cost-effectiveness is quite high.

He understood that the girl didn't want to completely depend on him, which was normal. The girl was relatively independent and had a self-esteem far exceeding that of other girls. What she needed was not wealth and luxury, but care and respect from her partner.

Therefore, Li Wei's targeted strategy was very simple: after ensuring the most basic material conditions, he gave the girl enough respect, respecting her abilities and personality.

This kind of thing is relatively simple for men in Okinawa, but it's a bit more difficult in Japan. Japanese men are currently polarized. Some choose not to marry, so they don't care about women's affairs at all; their thinking is simple: living their own lives well is enough. On the other hand, there are men who are willing to marry, those so-called "ambitious" men. Within this group, there are many chauvinistic men who can't stand seeing their partners succeed. For them, women should stay at home obediently as housewives.

Of course, there are even more bizarre cases, such as men who live off their wives and are also extremely chauvinistic. When Li Wei first learned of this, he found it unbelievable. The man was nearly seventy years old, and his wife was a restless person who had been learning and growing from her youth to old age. Now, in her teens, her earning power had reached its peak, and her income was enough to support the entire family. However, this old man was incredibly stubborn. Despite living off his wife, he managed to get rid of her. When she refused, he moved out to rent a place. Most importantly, even his rent and food expenses were paid by his wife. To be so assertive while living off a woman is truly a unique skill.

Of course, these few extreme cases do not represent the general public, but in Japan, it is an indisputable fact that a considerable number of men who wish to marry retain traditional male chauvinism.

After separating from Li Wei, Jin Chengzhai Qianye went to the women's comics section. It had been a long time since she had browsed a bookstore so leisurely. In a big city like Tokyo, the pressure of survival was quite high. Not wanting to cause too much trouble for her family, she didn't have much leisure time of her own. As for paper books, the ones she read most often were school textbooks.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye stopped in front of the BL (Boys' Love) section. When she looked at the bookshelves, she found that the illustrations on the spines were quite daring. Just looking at them made her head spin. She quickly left the BL section, afraid that she would be corrupted here. She felt that she was a very normal person and should just maintain her normality and not be led astray by any messy things.

Meanwhile, Li Wei was casually strolling through the men's comics section. This comic book store was already quite large, with a rich variety of works on the shelves. In Li Wei's basket, there was already a set of Rumiko Takahashi's "Aijuku" and a set of Yuto Kashiki's "Little Fairy Forest".

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Li Wei already owns "Urusei Yatsura" and "Ranma 1/2", so seeing the old manga "Maison Koku" was a rare treat, and he was naturally excited. As for "Little Fairy Forest," this series is still ongoing, only having been released in single volumes, but Li Wei really likes the story. "Little Fairy Forest" reminded him of another heartwarming and gentle work, "Sho no Witch".

Of course, Li Wei also discovered another cute-style manga, "Made in Abyss," in the same comic book store. However, after watching the anime, Li Wei decided not to buy any more manga; one bad experience was enough.

As Li Wei continued to stroll around, a set of books with a very eye-catching comic book spine came into view.

"Sekirei? I remember this is a pretty old work. There was an anime adaptation before, but I only watched the first season. I heard the second season has been out for several years now. Hmm... it seems there are quite a lot of female characters in this work." Li Wei muttered to himself.

Because he had only watched the first season of the anime, Li Wei's understanding of the plot wasn't very smooth, but he knew it was a work depicting female characters in a battle royale, essentially a manga version of PUBG. However, the PUBG game only became popular in 2017, while Gokurakuin Sakurako's work had been serialized since 2014, more than a decade earlier.

Li Wei didn't have high expectations for the comic's plot. Right now, he only had one thing on his mind: to go into the world of this work and bring back some cute girls.

However, his time-travel ability requires a film or television medium. He had previously tried using comics to travel through time, but it was extremely difficult, as he could hardly pinpoint the location of the other side. But with animated adaptations of comics, he could accurately pinpoint the location of the other side, and even precisely determine the exact time he would enter that world.

Li Wei sighed inwardly, thankfully this work was adapted into an animation, otherwise it would have been a real shame.

Li Wei's ability to travel through time is extremely powerful, but when using novels or comics as reference points, it is far too difficult. Li Wei estimates that perhaps as he becomes more powerful, this difficulty will gradually lessen. But for now, the most favorable mediums for him are still various film and television media, such as anime, movies, TV series, and games. Traveling through these media is stable and safe, while traveling through novels and anime cannot even guarantee the most basic safety.

Chapter 1. Returning Home

When the two met at the cashier in front of the comic book store, Li Wei saw that Jin Chengzhai Qianye's basket was already filled with many books. His senses told him what kind of books were inside, but he did not intend to expose them.

In Jinchengzhai Qianye's basket, the top layer contains normal comics, but the bottom layer contains some content that is not suitable for children, except that this content is aimed at women.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye eventually bought those comics. Just as men like to watch beautiful girls being intimate, girls also have a strange interest in this kind of thing.

Li Wei said, "You've finished choosing so quickly?"

Jin Chengzhai Qianye laughed and said, "I'm pretty sure about what I like, so it doesn't take me that much time. Speaking of which, Li Weijun, you already have enough comics in your study, but you still like to buy new ones."

Li Wei said, "If you like a comic, you shouldn't just leave it in the store; you should put it on your own bookshelf. Of course, this depends on your financial situation; just do what you can afford."

For ordinary people to collect comics, it requires considerable financial resources. First, there's the price of comics themselves; while they're cheaper than regular literary books, the difference isn't significant. Second, comics require bookshelves, which take up a lot of space. If they're simply piled up without a suitable storage place, they're easily damaged.

After the two finished paying, they left the comic book store. Li Wei found a secluded corner and released his little warriors, letting them take the comics they had bought back to their apartment.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye looked at the little warriors carrying comics and gradually becoming invisible in mid-air, and said, "What if we use magic outside and someone notices?"

Li Wei smiled and said, "I am quite confident in my ability to conceal myself."

Li Wei has already mastered the concealment technique he obtained on the floating island to a minor level. Even if someone stronger than him were to discover his whereabouts, it wouldn't be easy. And with the concealed spellcasting, it would be even more difficult to detect.

Although the exchange price for the Concealment Technique is not cheap, in Li Wei's view, it is a necessary expense with a very good return on investment. Moreover, he has now lowered his bottom line even further, and the points he has spent can be quickly earned back.

After returning the rather heavy comics to their apartment, the two continued to stroll around Akihabara and bought some more things. Li Wei bought several figurines, all of which were extremely lewd, the kind of revealing figurines that normal people would be embarrassed to display. Of course, Li Wei, being so shameless, didn't care about such things at all. For him, being lewd enough was the most important thing.

As for Jinchengzhai Qianye, she bought several art books aimed at women. Li Wei, who has the ability to read minds, wouldn't mistake her for a fujoshi (a female fan of male-male romance), but Jinchengzhai Qianye does have this kind of hobby, just not to a frightening degree.

The two of them carried their things and weren't in a hurry to return to the apartment.

Li Wei said, "Qianye, if you don't go home for the New Year, how will you explain it to your family?"

Jinchengzhai Qianye said, "I haven't thought of a reason yet, but I have a general idea."

Li Wei said, "If all else fails, just tell your family and come to Chongguo with me."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye smiled wryly, "If I were to explain directly, my parents would definitely keep asking questions, which would be quite troublesome. Moreover, they certainly wouldn't feel comfortable letting me go abroad with someone they don't know. If I really said that, they might immediately come to Tokyo."

Li Wei nodded. Normal parents care about their children, so this reaction is understandable. After all, girls are different from boys; they are more vulnerable when out in public, so personal safety is extremely important.

Although there's no need to worry about personal safety when you're with him, it's normal for Jin Chengzhai Qianye's parents to be concerned since they don't know this.

Li Wei said, "A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles, so I can understand your feelings, Uncle and Aunt."

Jin Chengzhai Qianye said, "I'm a little envious of you, Li Weijun. Your aunt and uncle are so at ease letting you study in a foreign country all by yourself."

Li Wei laughed and said, "Because I mature earlier than my peers, I am not easily deceived. Moreover, I am cautious by nature and always pay more attention when I am out and about. That is why my parents let me come here to study. However, I will also call often to let them know I am safe."

The two returned to the apartment and began to pack up their respective comics. Jin Chengzhai Qianye also had her own room in the apartment, which also had a bookshelf. After returning to the apartment, the Little Warriors did not go into her room, but instead put the comics she bought on the coffee table in the living room, and she packed up her things herself.

In the following period, Jinchengzhai Qianye began to cultivate with Li Wei's assistance. As for learning Chinese, she would have to wait until she had a certain foundation in cultivation.

Unlike the girls on the floating islands, who achieved Foundation Establishment through joint cultivation with Li Wei, their power coming from him, Li Wei could quickly impart his knowledge of techniques and supernatural abilities to them. However, Jin Chengzhai Qianye only received guidance from him; she actually cultivated Foundation Establishment through her own efforts. With Li Wei's help, she saved herself several years of hard work compared to ordinary people. But Foundation Establishment is not something that can be completed in a short time. Performing "enlightenment" before Foundation Establishment would damage her cultivation potential, something Li Wei did not want to see.

Li Wei didn't want to reveal her true secret, so in her cultivation at Jinchengzhai Qianye, she followed the traditional Qi Refining path—a path that, while not highly efficient, was very stable. She would reveal her true path later when the time was right.

Jin Chengzhai Qianye's natural talent for cultivation was not particularly high. Even with guidance from a "famous teacher" like Li Wei, it took him quite some time to find the Qi sensation. After finding the Qi sensation, it took him another half a month to complete the Foundation Establishment.

By the time she completed her foundation building, it was almost Chinese New Year. With a solid foundation in magic, Li Wei used a magical awakening technique, enabling Jin Chengzhai Qianye to learn Chinese overnight. Apart from the local slang that she still couldn't understand, she had mastered about 70% of Mandarin.