I'm caught in the cycle of endless competition, you're waiting for me in the apocalypse.

"What is the Way of Heaven? It is the rule, the Great Way, an existence that is neither elated by external gains nor saddened by personal losses. The Way of Heaven treats all things as straw dogs; it is fair and does not show extra favoritism or aversion based on the special nature of any particular thing or life. So how could it possibly bestow fortune upon specific men and women?"

Di Ting revealed a disdainful expression at the right time, shook his head like an old scholar, and continued: "Moreover, how can the operation of a world be supported by male and female protagonists? It is the karma and fortune of all living beings! Look, in your world, because of human greed and the gradual decline of morality, the cycle of cause and effect has led to the end of the world, and the Heavenly Way is about to collapse."

"As expected of the all-knowing Lord Di Ting..." An Xin smiled and prepared a basketful of flattering words, ready to hug the golden leg of this divine beast.

"Ahem... Now you know what I'm capable of, so you'll all listen to me obediently from now on, understand?" Di Ting Gouzi's body trembled, and its smug little expression made An Xin want to reach out and pet its fur again.

"Alright, alright, Lord Diting, I will definitely learn from you and work diligently from now on!" An Xin finally realized that the divine beast was not only arrogant but also talkative, but also quite cute. Who could dislike a fluffy creature...

“Every world has those with great fortune, not just one, but a group. They are people who have done many good deeds and accumulated merits and virtues throughout countless lifetimes. Generally, the fortune of these beings is reflected in their own karmic retribution, but there are also those with great fortune who can influence the beings around them. If the number of beneficiaries is huge, they can also influence a world, such as an emperor or a leader of a country. Anyway, it is all about cause and effect.”

"Alright, I understand a bit better now. I'll ask Lord Diting for more information later! I want to know, where is this place? How do we get out?" An Xin was afraid that if she didn't change the subject, this old scholar could talk to her about "theoretical knowledge" for three days and three nights.

"Ah...this is my universe, but because of the spiritual power, it's only a small area and I can't conjure up anything here."

"Hmm, so how do we get out?"

"You can go out anytime, but you should be mentally prepared when you go out."

"Huh? What? I need to be mentally prepared?"

"Yes, because I am Di Ting, so my true form is in hell!"

"!!!hell?"

"Yes, my master is saving people from suffering and guiding them to salvation in hell. My true form can't stray too far from him. Originally, with enough spiritual power, my divided soul could easily transform and help you return to your original world. But now, I can only rely on the Scroll of Fortune."

"Question! Why did you save me? And what is the Fortune Scroll?" An Xin raised her hand like a model student.

"You ask so many questions, are you a walking encyclopedia of whys?"

“Please…” An Xin fawned.

"I saved you because of my master's orders! You were a virtuous person for five lifetimes, with good fortune and merit. Do you remember that you helped a slovenly old man before and used your light-based abilities to heal him? In the end, he gave you a peace charm!"

"It seems there is such a thing. The old man was alone in the ruined city of A for some reason. If our team hadn't happened to be there collecting supplies, we wouldn't have been able to rescue him."

"Yes, that amulet did protect you; at least you weren't completely destroyed. You have no idea how pure the spiritual energy was in that attack that nearly killed you!" Di Ting shook his head, leaving An Xin completely bewildered. She thought to herself: When I return to my original world, I must find out the truth and restore justice for myself and my mother... Keep going!

"The scroll of fortune was given to me by my master! He said that if that amulet is activated, it will first save your life or soul, and then let me take you and the scroll of fortune together to help you find the truth and repair your original world..." Di Ting drooped its head again and whimpered softly, "But, to save you... my spiritual power... ugh..."

—Lord Diting, you're a divine beast! Please don't turn from a "grandpa" into a "whiny monster," it's too embarrassing...

As it spoke, Di Ting raised one of its front paws and waved it in front of its chest, while murmuring an obscure Sanskrit verse. A golden light slowly spread out, from which a scroll rose. Auspicious clouds surrounded the scroll, also radiating golden light. With Di Ting's movement, the scroll unfurled, revealing a holographic screen…

Holographic light screen?

What?

What kind of cyberpunk fantasy is this? An Xin was shocked...

Seeing An Xin's dumbfounded expression, Di Ting's mood brightened again, and he said smugly, "Hehe, you're making a fuss over nothing, aren't you? We're high-tech now, don't you understand keeping up with the times?"

"Shouldn't it be: the end of science is metaphysics?" An Xin thought to herself.

On the holographic screen, numerous buttons and text descriptions all highlighted the advanced technology and rich content... Diting clicked on the character introduction on the screen, and immediately, an information panel about An Xin appeared before his eyes:

Name: An Xin

Age: 29 years old

Height: 168cm

Basic abilities

Learning ability: 68 (An average top student)

Physical fitness: 48 (Strength 20, Speed ​​18, Endurance 10)

Skills: Advanced painting, intermediate musical instrument, low-level light-based supernatural ability (level 2)

Fortune Value: 32

Merit value: 18

Faith value: 0

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Di Ting glanced at An Xin, only to be caught red-handed by her: "What kind of look is that? Three parts disdain, three parts mockery, and four parts indifference? Di Ting, you're a divine beast, not a domineering CEO..."

"Who told you to be so stupid? You've been a virtuous person for five lifetimes, how come you've only accumulated this little bit of good fortune and merit? It's one thing to have little merit, but who told you not to know how to cultivate to improve your enlightenment and liberation! Although your soul is relatively strong, because you don't have a cultivation method, your spiritual power is insufficient, so your merit value really can't increase."

Di Ting lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said, "But your fortune value shouldn't be this low. After all, you've been a virtuous person for so many lifetimes. If you had accumulated even more fortune, you could have been sent to the Heavenly Realm to enjoy blessings..."

"Sigh... Well, what's done is done. Even you, Lord Di Ting, don't know this, so I can't understand it either. Let's just do our best and leave the rest to fate..." An Xin's submissive nature is really suited to lying down and giving up.

Di Ting looked at her with exasperation: "I can't carry her, I can't carry her at all... How did I end up with such a little girl...?"

"Alright, alright, see how many function keys on this Fortune Scroll are grayed out? These functions can't be unlocked because your Fortune Points and Merit Points aren't high enough. Now we're leaving my Qiankun World. Let's go to Hell first and see if we can find anything... What a bummer... I can't even sense where my master is... and I have to take you, little girl, with me to search for opportunities in Hell..." Di Ting looked utterly hopeless, his round eyes staring at An Xin, practically begging for her attention!

"Lord Diting, will you stay by my side like this from now on?" An Xin pouted, looking at Diting's typical Chinese rural dog-like physique.

"Well, that's the only way. But I can also merge into your sea of ​​consciousness. You can just communicate with me using your divine sense. I don't have enough spiritual power right now, so I can't give you any cheat codes. At most, I can lend you my Qiankun World..." It's just that this world is too small to hold anything, but for the sake of Di Ting's face, there's no need to say these things to An Xin.

"Oh! You're too kind. Look, besides this universe, you're the most knowledgeable person in the world, capable of observing cause and effect and understanding all things!" An Xin's lips curved into a smile, flattering him to the extreme, perfectly portraying the image of a lackey.

"Well, children can be taught!"

"Then how should we address each other? We can't just openly call you 'Lord Diting' like that! You see, I'm just a mortal without spiritual power. In a transmigration novel, I'd be a low-level mission taker, relying on you for everything. But you've lost your spiritual power too. If we go to a small world, we should keep a low profile, play it safe, and develop stealthily. When we become powerful, we can play dumb and take down a tiger. It'll be just a matter of a word from you..." An Xin's tactic of yielding and retreating to advance made Diting nod repeatedly, feeling quite pleased.

"Okay! Then you can call me Xinxin from now on, it's more friendly." An Xin smiled: "Then what should I call you? Xiaobai?"

"What kind of name is that? I don't want it! I am imbued with 'nine energies,' a combination of spiritual energy, divine energy, fortune, wealth, sharpness, luck, vigor, strength, and integrity. How can I use such a perfunctory name!" Di Ting, with an air of "I am the greatest, I don't care, I am the best in the world," raised her head and glared at An Xin, waiting to hear what other arrogant words she could say.

"Then... Jiu Qi... how about Xiao Jiu? Nine is the ultimate number, and it matches your Jiu Qi! Calling you Xiao Jiu can also show your respect for the virtuous and your lack of formality!" An Xin continued to coax, "Xiao Jiu! Xiao Jiu! Cute yet individualistic, noble yet approachable!"

"Okay!" Di Ting is so innocent and adorable, easily confused by An Xin's few words. It's a wonder that the chaos and disorder of the world over the long river of time hasn't affected Di Ting's innocence. After all, it's a divine beast capable of hearing eight hundred things while sitting still and three thousand things while lying down!

"Alright, Xinxin, let's leave the Qiankun World now!"