What do you mean by "the game editor has also traveled through time"?

The snow kept falling.

It hits your face like sand, then gradually melts away under the warmth of your cheeks.

Xu Shimo stood in the courtyard, facing the snow, looking up at the sky that was less glaring because it was covered by layers of snow mist.

His eyes remained fixed and unblinking, as if he wanted to stare a hole through the sky.

However, this is clearly impossible.

"Only seven days into winter, three months have passed since I crossed the river, people return like wild geese... people return..." Xu Shimo murmured softly, holding a pouch in his hand, but he couldn't recite the last line of the poem.

How do we return it?

There's no going back... He knew that in his heart.

Yes, Xu Shimo is a time traveler.

They might even travel into the game.

He was quite surprised when he first realized this.

As a geologist, I only went to the Northwest. During my break, I played with the kids and asked them if they had ever played "Conquer the World".

— "Ascension" is a cross-platform mobile game set in a highly free fantasy world, and it is also the "world" in which Xu Shimo is currently located.

As it turned out, those two kids were even better at the game than him. In the end, they complained that Xu Shimo was too bad at the game and shared a cheat with him, saying that they made it themselves and that it was called "Stealing Heaven's Secrets".

What is this?

Did the villagers share nuclear fusion technology with you?

Xu Shimo, with a try-it-out attitude, inadvertently transformed himself into the world's number one master—the world's number one in every sense of the word.

Whoever comes, it's all the same—a single blow.

But just as he flew to the southern border with his sword to kill the white wolf lord who had tormented him a thousand times, he suddenly fainted.

Bitter!

A person lands in the snow, and when they look up, they find themselves in a completely different world.

If it weren't for a passing caravan of merchants, he might have frozen to death in the wild, or more likely, been devoured by wild animals, or even by monsters.

After all, in the background of "Ascension", there are many races, and humans are only one of them. Various kinds of monsters are also common.

Upon thinking of this, Xu Shimo's heart tightened.

sense of security!

In such a world context, it is extremely insecure not to improve one's own strength as soon as possible.

If some giant toad demon suddenly appears and swallows up the entire city, then we're doomed.

—This is actually a real story that happened in the timeline of "Ascension to the Throne," except that the city in question is in Liangzhou.

Xu Shimo is currently in Yunzhou.

Although Yunzhou is also located on the frontier, it is considered a peaceful place. In my memory, the only powerful demon, the White Wolf Lord, lived here.

But then again, it is still adjacent to the southern border and is protected from the yellow sand to the west. It is hard to guarantee that some minor conflicts will not occur. I am no longer the number one in the world. A small conflict could very well turn into an irresistible hurricane.

Practice martial arts!

You need to practice martial arts as soon as possible to improve your strength, or in game terms, increase your combat power.

Xu Shimo clenched his fists secretly.

Just then, the courtyard gate was suddenly pushed open, and a hurried, hoarse voice shattered the snow on the eaves.

"Young Master Xu, the fist technique you requested has been found!"

Xu Shimo hurriedly asked, "Uncle Fu, how is it?"

The man who entered was an old man, half-hunched over, looking rather thin in the wind and snow, but in good spirits. He was someone Xu Shimo had met in a caravan on his way home.

Uncle Fu: "It's Zhao San from the Chishui Gang. He's willing to teach you the Chishui Fist, but..."

"The gang doesn't allow this to be spread outside?" Xu Shimo asked.

"No," Uncle Fu waved his hand, "I've inquired about it. This 'Red Water Fist' isn't exactly a unique martial art. It was modified by their gang leader from the 'Dragon Fist.' Almost everyone in the Red Water Gang knows it, and it's also widely taught outside. There's not much to worry about."

Having said that, even the most obtuse Xu Shimo should have understood. "What does Zhao San want?" he asked calmly.

"Two...two taels of silver," Uncle Fu said.

Then, seemingly feeling guilty, he added, "Young Master Xu has been kind to me, and I originally wanted to take this technique to repay your kindness, but... but this old man really can't afford these two taels of silver."

As he spoke, Uncle Fu's voice trailed off, and he bent over even more, hunched over in the snow like a withered leaf.

Xu Shimo was speechless for a moment, and quickly helped him up.

Indeed, on his way back, he recognized the traces of a monster in the game, and thanks to his timely warning and strong insistence, the entire caravan escaped a disaster, and Uncle Fu himself was spared.

But in Xu Shimo's mind, this already made up for the fact that the caravan had saved him.

The entire caravan regarded it as an immense favor, and the leader even arranged a courtyard for him to stay in. Although it was slightly dilapidated, it was at least a place to stay.

This also prevented Xu Shimo from ending up on the streets.

But this two taels of silver...

Cultivation techniques are absolutely necessary!

In his view, this was already the most cost-effective channel. Although "Red Water Fist" had other distribution methods, they were definitely beyond his reach and could not be bought for two taels of silver.

But where can we get these two taels of silver?

If he were in Chang'an, Xu Shimo could have quickly made a fortune using his limited gaming memories, since there are more opportunities in big cities. But here on the outskirts of Yunzhou... he was truly powerless.

Moreover, this is not in the city, but in a small village outside the city called Zhangjia Village.

"If Shimo wants to practice martial arts, why don't you tell me?"

A deep, resonant voice rang out.

The newcomer was dressed in the classic attire of a traveling merchant, and he was quite well-dressed. His voice was also quite strong, suggesting that while he might not be extremely wealthy, he was certainly well-off.

—And indeed it was true. This man was the leader of the caravan. His ancestors were from Zhangjia Village, but he took his mother's surname. Twenty years ago, he moved to the county town, but five years ago, for some unknown reason, he returned to Zhangjia Village and led a group of villagers to do business during the off-season.

Team leader Song wasn't one to mince words; after a brief exchange of pleasantries, he got straight to the point:

"I only have one question for Shimo: Do ​​you really want to learn martial arts?"

"really!"

Xu Shimo knew what the other person wanted to ask.

Given this backdrop of rampant monsters, who wouldn't want to learn martial arts if they could?

Unless...reading.

The phrase "ascending to the top like a tiger" is a realistic depiction in the novel "Asking the Throne," and this "qi" refers to a righteous spirit, but it requires the help of an official position.

Furthermore, thanks to the game designers' consideration for players, Xu Shimo's fluent Mandarin has become the most authentic official language in "Conquering the Throne".

In addition to his demeanor and speech, he gave others endless room for imagination.

Xu Shimo didn't bother to correct him.

"Alright! But if I want to learn martial arts, I definitely can't go to a martial arts school. On the one hand, it's about the money, and on the other hand..." As he spoke, Team Leader Song looked at Xu Shimo's hair.

It was a neat short haircut.

For geologists, long hair can be quite a nuisance, barely covering half their foreheads. In the movie "The Quest for the Throne," this hairstyle gives the character a unique identity—a Daoist who returns to the Dao.

Xu Shimo understood.

"Does Team Leader Song have another plan?" he asked, with anticipation in his heart.