His descendants will be infused with the essence of all living beings, relinquishing their powerful physical strength, enhancing their adaptability and intelligence, creating a new species compatible with any race, so that the bloodline power of all races will have the opportunity to be passed down.

So the descendants of the apes were initially no different from ordinary monsters, but over millions of years, these creatures gradually changed and eventually gave themselves a new name, becoming 'humans'.

Humans invented writing, improved food, and created all sorts of tools that had never existed before.

Through their interactions with humans, yokai protect and empower them, helping them grow and develop. Every hundred years, humanity undergoes significant changes, and eventually, the things humans create can even help some of the yokai.

The monsters were overjoyed, thinking they had finally found hope for change.

However, as the human population increased and their strength grew, humans began to fight each other like the dragons and phoenixes of the past, encroaching on each other's lands and plundering each other's resources.

At first, the monsters did what they did last time: they chose the tribe they liked, helped them defeat other tribes, and even supported them to become the kings of a large territory, thus ending the war.

But since then, humanity has been caught in a cycle of killing, plundering, being killed, and being plundered, no matter how vast the land a tribe controls. Dynasties rise and fall, and great powers unite only to disintegrate.

Humanity's virtues are becoming increasingly rare, while ugliness occurs every day.

Many monsters left in disappointment, either retreating into seclusion or going to a world without humans.

Some beings still hold hope for humanity, believing that truth, goodness, and beauty exist within humankind.

Some beings despise human greed, yet admire human civilization and promote a culture that proclaims a bright future.

Some beings believe that perhaps it is because humans possess their blood and power that humans exhibit cruelty and evil, and therefore prohibit intermarriage and social interaction with humans.

But even if their bloodline becomes diluted and they lose their demonic power, humans are still brutal, still evil, and still making the same mistakes over and over again.

Lacking the strength to tear apart tigers and leopards with their bare hands, humans forged spears and swords. Lacking the tough flesh to withstand the claws and bites of wild beasts, humans created armor and shields. Humans have continuously overcome harsh environments and created miracles.

Whenever these monsters begin to have hope for humanity again, humanity turns around and uses these miracles on its own kind, creating and destroying, in an endless cycle.

Finally, in the present world, humanity's abilities became more and more comprehensive, and they finally possessed the ability to ensure that everyone had enough to eat and live in peace. However, war, slaughter, and plunder did not cease, just like the dragon and phoenix of yesteryear.

Almost all intelligent life forms chose to leave this world and live in seclusion.

Then a nine-tailed fox appeared. She found the reclusive beings in various places and invited the monsters and elves who had gone to other worlds to return and create a paradise for them.

That is 'Penglai', and some beings like to call it 'ideal land', 'heaven', 'Kunlun', or 'Garden of Eden'...

They absorbed the wonders of humankind while avoiding making the same mistakes, ultimately creating the land we see today.

But now signs of doom have appeared: hundreds of years from now, all worlds are destined to be destroyed. This time, there will be nowhere to escape. Whether you are a demonic wolf that can split the heavens and the earth or a giant that breaks through chaos and annihilates the gods, all existence will perish.

"So, we began searching for a miracle that might save the world, traveling to countless worlds to select representatives, competing and training them in the hope of achieving that miracle within a miracle. And that's when I found you in this world," Su Jiu said.

“But I refused,” Qin Jing interjected, surprised by the many hidden reasons behind it all.

“But you in the other world agreed,” Su Jiu said with a smile.

"Me from another world? Does parallel world really exist?" Qin Jing asked.

“When you were born, you looked exactly alike, like a mirror image. But as you grow, your inner and outer appearances will also change. The you over there is a very stubborn guy, only thinking about becoming a writer, but you bear an unprecedented responsibility. Therefore, I have to go and assist him, and also take charge of things over there,” Su Jiu said.

"But... we can't just leave this place unattended?" Qin Jing voiced her true thoughts.

"That's it! Xiaojing is so smart! You're becoming more and more like me." Su Jiu said with an approving smile.

"Is this how shameless you are?" Qin Jing said irritably. "So, you're saying that I, from another world, have already been tricked into saving the world by you, and you still want me to work for you?"

Su Jiu unfolded her fan and shouted with great momentum:

"Qin Jing! You are the disciple chosen by the Sage of Demons, the guide who leads the academy toward hope and light, the reformer who changes the demons, a member of Penglai, and the sage who saves this land. In order for us to integrate into human society, and with the ultimate goal of making humans accept our existence, this great task is entrusted to you."

Because a five-year plan is too long, we'll break it down into three-year steps. Xiaojing, your task is to spend these three years here cultivating and developing a group of partners willing to work with you towards this goal. The future of all living beings in Penglai depends on you!

"No, even if you try to fool me with such forceful words, you can't do something you can't do," Xiaojing said helplessly.

A good kid like Wangzi would be sold off in a heartbeat if he appeared in human society, and you'd even have to count the money for him. As for someone like Momo, she'd probably only end up in a demolition crew.

“Penglai Group, Fox TV, and I have many businesses in the human world. I will give you the greatest authority, and all the connections I have built will be at your disposal. As long as this plan is completed, I will give you half of the shares in all the companies I own! How about it?” Su Jiu offered a generous reward.

“I know, Master Su Jiu,” Qin Jing replied decisively.

In life, there will always be times when you take a gamble on something uncertain. And if you do that, you might be able to retire in six years, traveling the world, reading, and making pilgrimages. You could buy a self-driving yacht and go on a grand voyage, circumnavigating the globe. You could experience fishing at sea in Santiago de Cuba, reread The Old Man and the Sea, and see if the petrels are truly flying in the storm. There is probably no more pleasant life in the world than that.

Perhaps he will have the chance to ask the phoenix if it can truly be reborn from the ashes, and to ask the qilin what kind of being is considered a saint;

Of course, he can also choose to listen to Norwegian Wood and then go see Norwegian Wood.

With this in mind, Qin Jing was filled with anticipation for a bright future.

Section 72.7 The New Powers Given

"But how exactly do I need to do it?" Qin Jing asked, getting straight to the point.

"Oh, you've gotten into character so quickly? Master, I'm very pleased," Su Jiu said with satisfaction.

"If we're going to do it, then of course we have to do it well! And Master Su Jiu, you've actually already planned this out, haven't you?" Qin Jing said with a smile. Su Jiu is incredibly lazy, likes grooming but doesn't like fighting, so he can only make a living with his brain.

“I haven’t really planned much this time, since even the most detailed plans aren’t very useful. The only advice I can give you is a few points…” Su Jiu shrugged and continued, “First, you need to learn about other creatures, make friends with them, understand their habits, personalities, strengths and weaknesses, and find their strengths.”

Qiongqi will offer you assistance and grant you considerable authority within the academy. As long as you don't harm other students, feel free to do as you please.

"Nothing specific worked? Did you try anything before?" Qin Jing asked.

“There are many.” Su Jiu smiled mysteriously.

"For example, the Chinese alliance has idol groups like Girls' Generation and f(x), while the Japanese alliance has AK47 and M16..."

Why are they all girl groups?

"After all, everyone likes mesmerizing female demons, right?" Su Jiu blinked. "There are also films and TV shows like Painted Skin, Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, and Journey to the West. The EU is working on Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire, and China has also produced quite a few movies and TV series, like the Kitarō series, ah, the Holy Grail War series you've seen... After all, the first generation of mushroom monsters were inhabitants of our area..."

With each name Su Jiu read out, Qin Jing felt more and more pressure. Finally, she raised her hands in surrender and said, "With a scale like this already, what do you need me for?"

"Some achievements have indeed been made, but these are merely clumsy imitations of successful cases from other worlds. Moreover, there is a lack of excellent operations and logistics that truly understand these plans."

Even if you invest in hiring a top-notch team in the industry to run it, the result is usually not even half as successful as it was originally.

What we need is a sustained influence that lasts for decades, or even centuries. A fleeting moment that shines for two or three years is not enough to have a significant impact or make a lasting difference.

After all, even if you know the answer, you can't necessarily deduce the process in reverse. The same propaganda can produce completely different results depending on the timing.

Even if monsters imitate human preferences like cuteness, coolness, beauty, passion, or cunning, and gain some popularity, they are merely pandering to fans with things they don't fully understand.

Idols created through fleeting hype and hype cannot last.

The little girl who liked K-pop when she was young suddenly became a fan of British pop after puberty; the person who said they would die for their idol today might only want to curse their idol to death tomorrow; human thoughts are just too complex and constantly changing, and even after living for thousands of years, we still can't understand them.

Ultimately, it's because we are inherently incapable of understanding human nature. We either detach ourselves from humanity, looking down on it from a superior position, or we protect it like a small animal. Neither approach allows us to truly connect, yet we yearn for genuine mutual understanding and a peaceful coexistence with humans.

"What we lack is not methods to please humans, or to make them like us, but rather the understanding of how to achieve mutual liking with humans. So... Qin Jing, go and teach all the students in this academy, and help them find things that they can both like with humans."

"In fact, many of the new generation born in Penglai have never even seen a human. It's like looking at a panda through a screen; there's no way they can truly understand pandas. It's a real headache, so I'm asking you for help, Xiaojing."

Qiongqi will provide you with the detailed information later. According to the plan, you will attend school and progress through education in the same way as humans. So, with your graduation from the secondary school district as the deadline, go and achieve the miracle.

"I will do my best," Qin Jing replied.

The full moon had risen to the center of the night sky when Su Jiu suddenly stood up, stretched, and said...

"I should probably go now."

"Hey, are you leaving now?"

“I’m very busy too. Are you sure you’ll be okay living here alone?” Su Jiu asked.

"Well, if all monsters were as reasonable (or deceptive) as Wangzi," Qin Jing said.

"Actually, there's nothing to worry about. In fact, news of the humans coming has probably already spread, and you've been marked by the Wolf God Momo. Any monster with a bit of skill can recognize you and won't harm you," Su Jiu comforted her.

"Wait! What about the little monster?" Qin Jing keenly noticed the problem. What if they encountered a mischievous child monster? Aren't the elementary school district full of large, ferocious beasts that can't even transform properly?

"Ah, I really hadn't thought of that. Well... just in case, I'll give you an ability as a gift for becoming my disciple!"

As Su Jiu spoke, nine fox tails appeared behind her, growing larger and larger. Nine more tails grew out of the gaps between the nine tails, repeating this process many times.

The fox tail behind Su Jiu sprouted out like branches and leaves of a plant, growing wildly from a tail tens of meters long to a small tail tens of centimeters long. Su Jiu flicked its tail, searching for something within it.

Su Jiu finally found the smallest one from the jungle of tails that filled the room, and then pulled it with all her might.

"Hey! It's working!" Qin Jing exclaimed, her worldview completely shattered.

"Come on! Here's your gift!" Su Jiu said, and quickly poked the tail he had pulled off into Qin Jing's buttocks.

"Wow!!!"

Before he could react, Qin Jing let out a scream. He felt as if his bones were being ground by a file, and his whole body was vibrating. Then came a sharp pain that made him lose all strength and collapse to the ground.

Qin Jing felt something connecting him to his tailbone below his spine. A small, reddish-yellow fox tail appeared behind his buttocks, swaying back and forth. The tail was short, hanging down to just above his thigh.

"Alright, I'll share the new abilities I've recently acquired with you. Remember to use them if you ever encounter a crisis. Goodbye then, I'll come back to see you again when I have time, hahaha!" Su Jiu chuckled mischievously as she opened the door and waved goodbye to Qin Jing. After all, she was a busy fox who was working to unite all intelligent life forms and establish diplomatic relations with various worlds.

After a while, the pain subsided. Qin Jing stood up weakly, holding the fluffy little tail behind her and looking at herself in the mirror. It was boneless and weightless, yet it felt as if it were one with her body. It was made of demonic energy, yet she could touch it and feel its fluffy texture. If it weren't so small, it would be absolutely perfect.

Qin Jing sensed what kind of magical abilities were contained in this fox's tail.

A few seconds later, the door was pushed open, and Qin Jing rushed out, roaring, "Even if you were to give me... what kind of ability is this! It's completely useless! Even the ability to escape would be better!"

Qin Jing frantically searched for Su Jiu's figure, her fox tail standing on end and her fur becoming thick and bristly.

Unfortunately, Su Jiu had already disappeared without a trace.

After struggling for several hours, Qin Jing finally mastered the method of retracting his tail into his body. Qin Jing gave a wry smile; he would probably never have the chance to use this ridiculous ability in his lifetime.

Having tucked its tail away, it was finally no longer bothering it that there was something extra behind it.

After cleaning up the leftovers, Qin Jing felt sleepy and yawned wearily. Her arms were slightly sore from carrying groceries in the afternoon.

Qin Jing went to the bathroom to wash up, soaked in the hot spring, and then chose the room next to the stairs. She spread out the blankets and prepared to turn off the lights and go to sleep.

Although she wanted to read a book and write in her diary, her eyelids were already too heavy to keep open, so Qin Jing lay down on the bed and drifted off to sleep.

In his dream, he was still lying on his little bed at home in Tokyo, and he could hear Xiao Kui talking in her sleep. When he woke up, he went to the dining room, where his mother had already prepared breakfast for him. Qin's father was brushing his teeth with Xiao Kui in front of the mirror, and he could feel the warmth of the house. It was so cozy...

Section 73.8 Humans are extremely popular

Penglai Academy is divided into three areas, corresponding to elementary school, middle school, and vocational school.

Each district corresponds to a stage level for students, and the elementary school district is also divided into multiple grades, from first grade to sixth grade, just like an elementary school in the human world.

However, the primary criteria here are learning basic human common sense and the ability to control oneself, which will be used to determine whether one can advance to the next grade.

There are students here who have been in school for several years but are still stuck in the same grade. However, given the long lifespan of monsters, there is no need to rush to spend ten or so years in elementary school.

The actual class time is relatively short, with about four hours of self-study time each day, during which students can move around freely within the academy.

The fact that the monster students in the elementary school district have advanced to the sixth grade means that they have acquired the corresponding knowledge and the ability to transform into human form and live, and at least have basically mastered the method of transformation.

In fact, most of the sixth-grade students, like Wangzi, are already able to hide their ears and tails and can completely transform into human form.

However, they will give themselves away when they get excited, just like Wangzi did just now. When he relaxes or feels happy, his tail will wag involuntarily. It's an instinct, and it's not easy to change.

The alarm clock rang precisely at seven o'clock the next morning. Qin Jing opened her eyes and saw an unfamiliar ceiling. She thought to herself, "It really wasn't a dream."

Qin Jing rolled around in bed a couple of times, wrapped in the blanket, to change her mood. Then she got up, washed up, and realized that living alone was really inconvenient. On any other day, her mother would have already prepared breakfast and placed it on the table.

I poured myself a full glass of milk, cracked two eggs and fried them, and that was my breakfast.

Qin Jing changed into her school uniform—a Chinese-style tracksuit set. It was much warmer than the suits and shorts she wore all year round at her previous school in the country. It was also dirt-resistant and loose-fitting. Qin Jing was very satisfied with her new school uniform.

He picked up his schoolbag, closed the door, and headed out to school.

It was exactly 7:15. There were no other students in sight on the road outside the gate, but Qin Jing could hear screams and howls coming from the dormitories along the way to school. She quickened her pace.

Leaving the dormitory area, I came to a slope where various paths leading to the school converged. Walking up this slope led to the elementary school area of ​​the academy.

Qin Jing saw many fairies wearing the same school uniform, such as the small kangaroo hopping forward, as well as deer and rabbits. Many of them were small in size, which made Jing feel much more at ease.

Of course, there are also big ones, like the lion behind Qin Jing, whose long face is probably the size of five or six adults combined, not to mention the hippopotamus, which is several times larger than the lion.

A clear chirping sound came from the sky, forming a melodious tune. It was a girl with a pair of wings growing from her arms, followed by a group of bird-headed, human-bodied monsters of different appearances, flying in groups across the sky.

Upon entering the elementary school, Qin Jing went to the office building where they had arranged to meet the day before. Uncle Qiongqi was already standing there, dressed in the same gentlemanly attire as yesterday, though he still looked like a fierce, muscular man.

"Hey, Qin Jing, kid."

"Wow, you smell so strongly of alcohol! Uncle Qiongqi, you haven't been drinking since last night, have you?" Qin Jing said with disdain.

"Haha! That's because you haven't reached the age where you can appreciate the benefits of wine yet. Here! These are all for you." Qiongqi handed Qin Jing a hard paper bag.

"Are these documents?" Qin Jing asked, taking them from her hands.

"How could that be? All the materials are piled up in a room in the library. You'll be given access later. This bag contains your laptop; it holds basic information, Su Jiu's previous plans, and other things. Use the laptop to get a feel for it for now."

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