I traveled through the Cretaceous period and farmed with the ever-changing dog egg.

"Never!"

Ah Yan is going to teach me military strategy? Can she really teach me? Ying Zheng was skeptical that the innocent and naive girl in front of him could teach him how to scheme.

The ancients could only read so many books in their lifetime. The most important thing was to broaden their horizons. "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles." "The Analects, the Four Books and Five Classics, the Doctrine of the Mean, the Great Learning, Mozi, Laozi, Xunzi, Zhuangzi... If you haven't studied these, you can learn them slowly. Sun Tzu's Art of War is only six thousand words in total. It shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

"Wait a moment, I'll go get you Sun Tzu's Art of War."

"Zheng'er! Why are you unwilling to become an immortal's disciple? This book of yours alone is not something an ordinary person can possess." Zhao Ji was somewhat puzzled by her son at this moment.

"Mother, I have a better place for her. No one in the world but Ayan deserves to sit in that position." Ayan, now that you've taken me, you can't just let go. You said you wouldn't leave me and would always be with me.

Lin Chaoyan's words of comforting him to let go were the guiding light in his nightmare.

"Zheng'er?" Zhao Ji stopped what she was doing and looked at her son in disbelief. "Zheng'er, she can't survive in that cannibalistic place. She will suffer!" She really didn't want to turn such a free-spirited person into a caged bird.

Yes! She's not suitable, but Mother, the road ahead is too long and too difficult; I don't want to walk it alone. "I understand, Mother. Once I'm firmly in my position, no one will be able to move her. Whether it's scheming or plotting, I'll teach her slowly." If she can't be taught, then protect her! I refuse to believe that as the King of Qin, I can't even protect the one I love.

Footsteps soon came from inside the room. Zhao Ji hesitated, still trying to persuade him, "Zheng'er, you shouldn't have such thoughts. She can teach things that ordinary people could never reach in their entire lives. Whether you acknowledge it or not, she is your teacher." Wouldn't it be better to let her stay with you as your teacher? The filthy affairs of the harem will ruin her!

No, Mother, this thought had already taken root the moment she appeared. Whatever she was—human, immortal, or even demon or monster—it was all predetermined the moment she appeared.

Ying Zheng simply smiled and remained silent in response to his mother's words.

"Here you go, take your time to look at them. It's just that the characters are a bit ugly. I don't have that talent. I've tried my best after studying for so many years." During those boring years, Lin Chaoyan just memorized texts and practiced writing.

Every single word on the bamboo slips that were completely submerged in her body was written by her, and she even picked out the ones she thought were the best.

So much? The mother and son exchanged surprised glances, both amazed that Lin Chaoyan was so open with her knowledge.

"Ayan, are these all for me?" Ying Zheng picked up the Tao Te Ching closest to him. The characters were vigorous and powerful, written with the grace of a warrior drawing his sword, their spirit captivating. He sincerely praised, "Ayan, you're too modest! This calligraphy is excellent!"

He couldn't help but sigh, "This is ugly? What am I writing?"

"Really? Thank you!!" I was quite happy to be praised by a child.

Lin Qi'an, being the system, really wanted to give this big idiot a good whack on the head, but thinking that she should experience some things and grow, he didn't tell her about Ying Zheng's scheme.

They're telling you to pretend to be innocent, not that you're actually innocent. Staying around people with deep schemes and ulterior motives will help you grow faster.

"Ayan, have you read all these books?" How can someone who has read so many books still be as innocent as a child? Ying Zheng decided to test her.

"I've read it! The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao; the name that can be named is not the eternal name. Nameless, it is the origin of Heaven and Earth; named, it is the mother of all things. Therefore, always without desire, one can observe its subtlety; always with desire, one can observe its manifestations. These two are the same in origin but different in name; they are both called profound. Profound and yet more profound, the gateway to all wonders. When everyone in the world knows beauty as beauty, ugliness is already there; when everyone knows goodness as goodness, evil is already there. Therefore, existence and non-existence give rise to each other; difficulty and ease complement each other; long and short define each other; high and low incline towards each other; sound and silence harmonize with each other; before and after follow each other. Therefore, the sage acts without acting, teaches without speaking, and lets all things arise without refusing them, gives birth to them without possessing them, acts without relying on them, and accomplishes his work without claiming credit. It is precisely because he does not claim credit that his merit does not depart from him..."

Lin Chaoyan stopped halfway through reciting the poem, scrutinizing Ying Zheng with her gaze. "Are you kidding me?"

"You little brat, why are you making me memorize things when you're studying? You'd better read Sun Tzu's Art of War a hundred times. Otherwise, you'll be starving tonight!"

How could I have gotten so carried away that I let this brat lead me by the nose? I'm supposed to play dumb to outsmart everyone, how could I possibly do that? I shouldn't be.

Ying Zheng raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly. A hundred times? Ha~ She's quite vengeful. Very well, at least it proves that although she's simple-minded, she's not the kind of weak, easily bullied fool who doesn't know how to fight back. Read on!

Sun Tzu said: "War is a matter of vital importance to the State. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected."

Therefore, it is judged by five factors and compared by calculation to understand its true nature: first, the Way; second, Heaven; third, Earth; fourth, the General; and fifth, the Law.

The Way is to make the people agree with their ruler, so that they will follow him to the death and to live, without fear of danger.

Heaven refers to yin and yang, cold and heat, and the seasons.

The land refers to distance, terrain, breadth, and whether one lives or dies.

A general should possess wisdom, integrity, benevolence, courage, and strictness.

Law refers to regulations, official procedures, and the means of administration.

All five of these points will be known to all. Those who know them will prevail, and those who do not will not.

Therefore, we should examine the situation by considering the circumstances and ask: Which ruler is more virtuous? Which general is more capable? Which side has better weather conditions? Which side enforces its laws and regulations better? Which side has stronger troops? Which side has better-trained soldiers? Which side has clearer rewards and punishments? By these means, we can know who will win or lose.

Those who heed my advice will surely win if I use it; those who do not heed my advice will surely lose if I use it, so I dismiss them.

To weigh the benefits and listen accordingly is to create a favorable situation. This is to support one's external actions. Favorable situation is the power derived from gaining advantage…

The courtyard echoed with the sounds of young students reading, while a beautiful woman gently sewed clothes, occasionally glancing at her son and the girl reading beside her; the atmosphere was peaceful and harmonious.

"Yan Yan,"

A young man's call interrupted the three's thoughts; Big Yellow was with him.

...Dog Egg? Unsure, let's test him. Lin Chaoyan said, "Sit down."

The man and the wolf immediately sat down obediently on the ground and waited patiently for new instructions.

"Spinning around~"

The man and the wolf immediately stood up and spun around in circles.

"Playing dead!"

Lin Chaoyan was disappointed when he and Da Huang gave the instructions again. He was not Wen Ci. What she needed was Wen Ci to take her home, not Gou Dan's company.

"Dog Egg! Welcome home!" Why haven't you regained consciousness yet? How much longer am I supposed to stay here?

"Yan Yan," Wen Ci rushed over and hugged the person she had been longing for.

The next second he was pushed away forcefully, and Lin Chaoyan asked the question she had asked countless times before, almost in a pleading tone.

"Wen Ci! You've regained consciousness, haven't you? You're Wen Ci, aren't you?"

"Yan Yan, I'm sorry! I... I don't understand~" I'm sorry!! I'm not confident enough to merge with him yet. Forcibly separating us would hurt you. I can't tell you until I'm sure. Wen Ci once again chose to lie and play dumb, choosing to become Gou Dan!

Tears fell silently. Even though it wasn't the first time she'd been disappointed, she still felt incredibly hurt and wronged. A tightness in her chest made it hard to breathe.

"Yan Yan, don't cry, okay? Gou Dan will make you something delicious!" I'm your Gou Dan now, and I'll be your Wen Ci in the future. Yan Yan, please wait for me a little longer. I need to be stronger than him to take the lead.

"I didn't cry, it's all because of this damn sunlight, it's so annoying, it made my eyes hurt."

"I want roast duck! I want shredded pork with sweet bean sauce." Since you're Gou Dan, I don't need to be polite with you.

"Okay! Yan Yan, wait for me." Wen Ci dashed into the kitchen, afraid that if he stayed any longer, he would be exposed.

His appearance brought joy to some and sorrow to others. Zhao Ji hoped that her son could give up because of him, while Ying Zheng calmly read his book, secretly wishing he could tear the man who made Lin Chaoyan cry to pieces.

"Immortal Master? Who is he?" He's been mentioned by both Wen Ci and Gou Dan, but who exactly is he? The two seem to have a close relationship!

"My name is Lin Chaoyan, not some kind of immortal master. I got lost, I wandered off on my own. He's the one who can take me home. Without him, I wouldn't be able to get home sooner." I really don't want to live in that timeline, I don't want to.

"Then may I call you Ayan, just like Zheng'er?"

"Whatever makes you happy! You're so amazing, sister. When A-Zheng's clothes are finished, make one for yourself too!" Wearing my clothes is too much trouble for you. She looked at her towering Mount Everest-like breasts and her full, firm buttocks, which resembled an incredibly tempting, ripe peach.

Dressed so simply and plainly, every move she makes exudes charm. "Sister, you're so beautiful!" Waaaaah!! This is the figure I've always dreamed of having forever!

"Ayan, she's my mother! You can't call her 'sister'." Silly Ayan, if you keep calling her that, the family hierarchy will be messed up!