Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

[Shang Qingdai noticed the surprise and doubt in your eyes, and a blush immediately appeared on her porcelain-white face.]

"This... I actually know a little about this."

【"……That's good."】

Hearing the forced tone in the young woman Shang Qingdai's voice, you could only nod in response.

[This person's aptitude in the arts of divination truly surpasses your understanding of basic human logic.]

Regarding this topic.

End with your silence, and the stunning blush that appears as the other person lowers their head.

Xu Kun, perched on the railing in the distance, wagged his tail.

He didn't eavesdrop on your conversation.

Judging from the footage alone, it seems you and your sister-in-law were having a very difficult farewell.

Even amidst his complex emotions and scattered thoughts, he, who remained unmoved by emotions, was deeply moved.

What a beautiful scene!

Is this the true value of the title "elder sister-in-law"?

Xu Kun stuck out his round bottom, his fluffy tail wagging wildly.

After explaining things to Shang Qingdai and saying goodbye,

Before leaving Yangzhou, you go to the pavilion of the Chaotic Spring and Autumn Annals to find your Holy Sect senior sister.

The result was no trace.

[Even when questioning Gong Si, they still didn't know where their master was.]

Suddenly remembering something, you headed towards the location of the Yangzhou Prefectural Governor's residence.

The piercing light of the Broken Mirror's Eye, capable of dismantling all things, locked onto Chen Chaomang.

What came into view was a completely different impression from what I had seen yesterday.

Yesterday, Chen Chaomang was diligent and conscientious, showing no signs of cultivation, destiny, or fate.

[Only as the Prefect of Yangzhou could he gather and concentrate the fortune.]

[Essentially, it also belongs to the Great Cang Dynasty.]

But the Chen Chao you see now is different...

The solemn and dignified main hall of the governor's mansion is predominantly dark in color.

Chen Chaomang, seated at the head of the table, had most of his face shrouded in shadow.

The shifting light and shadow sculpted his features.

[The bone structure is beginning to reveal its strength.]

"This senior sister is really efficient; she acted so quickly."

You stand silently on the top floor of a building outside the government area, your dark robe swaying in the breeze.

Xu Kun is crouching beside you.

"Meow~ Artificial destiny, fate, altering cause and effect... Big brother, your senior sister is something else."

He wagged his tail and raised his emerald eyes.

"Meow~ I just don't know how to do it. Big brother, you tried it last time, did you find anything? Meow~"

You stood with your hands behind your back, withdrawing your gaze from dissecting Chen Chaomang's nascent extraordinary abilities.

Hearing Xu Kun's question, my thoughts drifted back to the last simulation.

[At that time, you participated in Brother Lü's plan, attempting to undermine imperial power by instigating conflict between Wei Zhi and Emperor Xuanwu.]

[For this reason, you created extraordinary celestial phenomena, guided public opinion in the Great Cang Court, and determined Wei Zhi's destiny and fate.]

This approach is clearly different from the current situation involving Chen Chaomang.

Chen Chaomang possessed the extraordinary phenomena of a dragon and python, imbued with both destiny and fate, through unknown means and methods.

[At this moment, the extraordinary phenomenon is beginning to emerge, awaiting only the opportunity to ascend to the heavens and devour the world.]

[And the so-called destiny and fate you created for Wei Zhi.]

[In reality, it's about manipulating public opinion.]

[To convince the people of Da Cang Central Court that Wei Zhi possesses the Mandate of Heaven.]

Whether Wei Zhi actually existed or not is not so important to the common people.

Unfortunately, Wei Zhi resisted the temptation of imperial power and did not rebel; he even suppressed the chaos within his family.

Therefore, you didn't see it if Wei Zhizhen confirmed your rumors.

[Given the will of the people in the Great Cang Courtyard, will they expose the fabricated destiny and fate?]

[Completely made real.]

Unfortunately, Wei Zhi's fate as a femme fatale was too tainted.

[So dirty that Wei Zhi wouldn't dare to act recklessly and disrupt the balance.]

If a way to suppress the "femme fatale" fate of beautiful women could be found, perhaps Wei Zhi could become a like-minded person.

[And then another artificial destiny?]

You gather your scattered thoughts and kick the black cat's chubby bottom.

"Let's go, to the Western Regions."

"Meow meow meow!! Western Regions, your cat master has arrived!"

A person and a cat travel across the southwest of Dacang.

[Passing through Jingzhou, Xuzhou, and Suzhou, then entering Yongzhou.]

[On the border between Suzhou and Yongzhou, two armies stood in formation, their presence chilling and menacing.]

Wei Qi raised an army in Yongzhou and invaded the Western Regions.

With his sister Wei Zhi mediating in the central courtyard of Da Cang, Da Cang did not send troops to quell the rebellion.

However, troops were still stationed on the border, just in case Wei Qi became murderous.

They truly wielded their weapons, launched a counterattack against Da Cang, and attempted to seize the imperial power.

After crossing the border, the scenery of Yongzhou was observed along the way, and there was no sign of war or chaos.

[Even more so because Pang Hai and Xu Hui, after taking control of Yongzhou, exerted immense pressure.]

The powerful families of Yongzhou offered a large sum of money as a pledge of allegiance.

Neither Pang Hai nor Xu Hui were greedy; their primary motivation was to alleviate the suffering of the people they had known in their youth.

As for Wei Qi, given his family background, he had absolutely no idea what money was.

Not to mention the desire for money.

Therefore, all of these funds were used to improve the lives of the people in Yongzhou.

[Although compared to the accumulated foundation of powerful families and clans over hundreds or even thousands of years, it's just a drop in the ocean.]

But it's enough for ordinary people to live better lives.

[You established a comprehensive intelligence network in Yongzhou, and news of your arrival was relayed to Pang Hai and others through various channels well in advance.]

[Ninth year, age twenty-five.]

[In the dead of winter, you and Xu Kun finally traversed the southwest of Da Cang and arrived at Jintang City, the capital of Yongzhou.]

As you look up at the impregnable walls of Jintang City, seemingly an insurmountable barrier.

[Then you'll understand the meaning of the phrase "golden fortress".]

[As solid as a rock.]

Jintang City was built along the mountainside, allowing its magnificent walls to blend seamlessly with the undulating rocky terrain.

A glimpse into the distance.

It was as if a hundred-meter-high city wall stretched out before us.

Jintangcheng not only boasts magnificent city walls, but also numerous hot springs.

Many high-ranking officials, noblemen, and scions of prominent families came here because of its reputation.

The prominent families of Yongzhou were particularly proud of owning villas near springs with exceptionally beautiful views.

Amidst the swirling snowflakes.

You and Xu Kun left no trace in the snow, like billowing black smoke, your chaotic trails tracing the void, piercing through the wind and snow.

Suddenly, you stopped.

Xu Kun, who was perched on your shoulder, also tumbled to the ground.

Outside Jintang City, all was silent except for the howling wind and snow.

But you and the cat looked up.

But what I saw was a grand spectacle.

[The elite soldiers, like a black torrent, engulfed the white snow, standing in solemn ranks.]

At the forefront are heavily armored black-clad cavalry.

[Without gleaming coldly, and before even charging forward, it exudes a suffocating sense of oppression.]

[The commander of the heavily armored black-clad cavalry.]

[He was a young man in a black robe, with a majestic and serene face. Upon seeing you, he broke into a wild, husky-like laugh.]

"Hahaha!"

"Big brother!!!"

You hear a deafening roar in your ears, and suddenly feel a helpless urge to cover your forehead.