Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

The young girl, Shang Qingdai, who was perusing divination texts, looked up, her eyes filled with a clear, innocent wonder.

Your ex-wife understands you're asking her.

[Immediate and forceful takeover.]

After pondering for a moment, he closed the book and said thoughtfully, "Gong Si succeeded as the Holy Sect Master, but I don't know the details of my master's whereabouts either."

Your ex-wife's answer was not unexpected.

If my current senior sister truly had any unspeakable schemes, she would certainly not reveal the details.

[Let alone his ex-wife, even Gong Si probably never came into contact with her master's research.]

Shang Qingdai reminisces, searching for scenes from her memory.

["Before Master handed over the position of Sect Leader to Junior Sister, he summoned her to the pavilion, and then the order for Junior Sister to assume the position of Sect Leader of the Holy Sect was conveyed."]

"From then on, I never saw my master again."

"They should have already relinquished power and ascended to the heavens."

At this point, Shang Qingdai looked up at you.

"After my junior sister took over as the Holy Sect Master, she asked me to rebuild the Demonic Sect's intelligence network. And then..."

Having heard this, you understand the remaining meaning she left unsaid.

What happened next was your first simulation, where you arrived in Yangzhou, met her, fell in love, and were separated by death.

[Based on the timeline of the first simulation.]

I first met my ex-wife by the lake when I was thirty-nine years old.

[There are still fifteen years left.]

In other words, it will continue along its original trajectory.

[Senior Sister Yu Ji will complete the experiment she desired fifteen years later.]

[Then he passed the Holy Sect's legacy to Gong Si and disappeared.]

[Perhaps they ascend to the heavens, perhaps they harbor schemes in the mortal realm, or perhaps their research will lead to their death and the dissipation of their souls...]

[Any possibilities exist.]

You reviewed several simulations and summarized various details.

Especially after seeing Chen Chaomang's current state, you're more inclined to believe Yu Ji succeeded.

Furthermore, this experiment was of great importance to Chen Chaomang.

[This likely involves celestial phenomena such as destiny, fate, and fortune.]

"My husband inquired about the Master's past. Did you discover anything during today's meeting?"

[Shang Qingdai noticed your expression and asked.]

For her, the events described earlier were indeed a long time ago.

You shook your head, opened a book on divination, and casually added a method of calculation to the formula she had just been studying.

It immediately caught her attention.

The young girl, Shang Qingdai, forcibly seized control and became engrossed in studying it.

You did not disturb their studies.

[Step out of the long corridor and overlook the bustling cityscape of Yangzhou.]

[A detailed review of today's events, breaking down and analyzing the details of the conversation with Yu Ji.]

The image finally settled on that door, whose array formation was incredibly complex.

Yu Ji said that it was a taboo subject she was researching.

You instinctively sensed something dirty, so you didn't try to go inside to check.

This simulation is too early.

It's too risky to get involved with these things right now.

[The right time will come when your ominous old age begins.]

[So what if it's dirty play?]

Let's see who's dirtier.

[The order to appoint you as Yu Ji's junior brother and to serve as the executive vice sect leader of the Holy Sect has been conveyed.]

This caused a great stir throughout the entire Holy Sect.

Meanwhile, the news spread, sparking discussion among the world's top powers.

After all, the Holy Sect is known as the Demonic Sect.

[You now understand that the world has misunderstood the Holy Ancestor and has resorted to spreading rumors and slander.]

[Born in the name of the devil.]

But the stereotypes had already formed.

Therefore, the appearance of such a mysterious deputy sect leader has created a sense of unease among the top powers.

[Fearing that the Demonic Sect might be plotting something again.]

Gathering your thoughts, your eyes, clear and cool, now held a gentle warmth, a hidden depth of spirit.

The changes during this trip to Yangzhou far exceeded your expectations.

[Originally, I just wanted to pull my ex-wife out of the tangled web of time and cause and effect.]

[Then she would act as an inside agent, planted within the Demonic Sect, to investigate and thwart the Western Regions' schemes.]

[Unexpectedly, he actually managed to climb the ranks within the Holy Sect, even rising to the position of Executive Vice Sect Master.]

Now, you have inherited half of the Holy Ancestor's legacy.

[Even if it meant being willing to deeply participate in her senior's forbidden research.]

[You believe that if you let her give you the Holy Sect to do whatever she wants, the other party wouldn't hesitate for a second to agree.]

"With the Yangzhou matter settled, it's time to head to the Western Regions and settle accounts properly..."

A slight smile appeared at the corner of your mouth.

As the course of history unfolds, you've begun to form initial guesses about the truth behind the massacre of your entire family.

We just have to go and verify it ourselves.

"Meow~, Big Brother, are we going to the Western Regions?"

Xu Kun walked with elegant cat-like steps, wagging his tail, his eerie green eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.

That was a confident stance, a posture that suggested they were ready to stir things up.

[He is no longer the inner demon he once was, imprisoned in the Tomb of the God of War, needing to carefully lie low and recover his strength after breaking free.]

Now, he has an elder brother who has inherited half of the Celestial Master's Mansion and half of the Holy Sect.

The world is vast; where can't he go? What wouldn't he dare to do?

You swatted away the black cat that was circling around your clothes.

[I heard footsteps behind me.]

The young woman, Shang Qingdai, put down the books on divination, her delicate brows furrowed, her expression conflicted and complex.

"Are you... leaving?"

"Should I... come along?"

You turn around, your gaze falling on her porcelain-white face; the young girl is radiant, her beauty just beginning to unfold.

Her allure was innate, captivating hearts with every gesture.

"You will remain at the Holy Sect for now, observing your master and senior sister. If there are any unusual movements, notify me immediately."

【"oh."】

Shang Qingdai nodded obediently in response.

Then he opened the divination manual hidden behind him, pointed to a formula, and asked a question.

"I don't know how to solve this problem, can you teach me?"

Your gaze fell upon the complex surgical technique.

Suddenly puzzled, he turned to the next page, his fingertip tapping the paper: "Did you understand this problem?"

【"ah?"】

Shang Qingdai suddenly looked up, gazing at you with her uniquely clear and innocent eyes.

【"No."】

The answer was exceptionally honest.

The curve of your smile paused for a moment, then you turned the page again.

"What about this question?"

【"don't know."】

[Turn the page.]

"What about this?"

"I think I understand, but I don't quite."

The smile on your lips gradually faded, turning into helplessness.

[Until you turn to the title page.]

Before you could even ask, Shang Qingdai answered with a bright smile.

"I know how to do this!"

You looked at her with a slightly shocked expression.

"You can?"

"Hmm, I know a little bit!"

Shang Qingdai exuded confidence.

You look at the handwriting on the title page, the words you wrote yourself.

"The art of divination begins with the fundamental logical framework that one plus one equals two."

You remained silent.

[A feeling of deep emotion welled up within me.]

[Well said, "I know a little bit."]