Reincarnation Girl Becomes Immortal

Gradually, I realized that as my inner nature became more natural, my self was getting closer to the natural order—though subtle, it was long-lasting and profound.

I rarely had such feelings when I was in seclusion for cultivation.

Secluded cultivation is merely a gradual increase in one's cultivation level and spiritual light, leading one closer to a higher realm.

However, this entry into the WTO can directly elevate one's 'cultivation' to a deeper level.

This item will be beneficial for future cultivation, advancement, and tribulation.

“Forgetting the Way can actually bring you closer to it… So this ancient saying really does have some merit?” Xi Heng murmured to himself.

Should we say that the ancients were right? Or should we thank Yin Wanluan for bringing us to this mortal world?

She turned over gently on the bed, making only a soft rustling sound as she touched the sheets.

Using the hazy moonlight filtering through the paper window, I looked at my sleeping partner's face beside me.

"Thank you."

Xi Heng then spoke softly and gently about her inner thoughts.

Although, Yin Wanluan, who was already asleep, would never hear those words...

She smiled silently, closed her eyes, and let sleepiness and the warmth of the bed envelop her.

When I wake up tomorrow, I'll start doing my daily routine again.

In this life, Xi Heng did not work at a pharmacy counter, but instead became the manager of Yin Wanluan's Feather Robe Pavilion.

There was nothing to do in the early morning. After cleaning and tidying up the shop a bit, he casually picked up a novel about the mortal world and started reading.

However, they no longer skim through the text as quickly as cultivators do.

I simply read like an ordinary person, slowly reading each sentence.

When guests arrive, they are greeted and guided, and clothes are sold.

Perhaps due to the good quality and novel and beautiful styles of the clothing in the store, Xi Heng is able to sell a little every day even though there are not many customers.

However, sometimes there are special circumstances—for example, she hasn't said more than a few words, and the young lady who came has barely glanced at the clothes.

Whatever Xi Heng recommended, the other party would buy it immediately.

And after the other party made the purchase, they would say some strange things to Xi Heng.

For example, inviting her to go somewhere sightseeing, exchanging names, etc...

In short, some customers seemed to come not for the store's products, but specifically for her, and they were quite generous with their money.

Xi Heng found this troublesome, and whenever he encountered it, he would express, either openly or subtly, that he already had someone he loved.

Even so, it doesn't seem to be of much use.

During this period, I often wondered if I had failed to completely conceal or hide my inner radiance, which is why my charm was still somewhat extraordinary.

However, after multiple checks, no spiritual light could be found to be leaking out, even though the aura had clearly returned to the mortal realm.

Ultimately, only as time went on did those strange guests gradually abandon their ideas.

After weathering the initial storms of opening the store, things returned to a period of stability.

……

In the blink of an eye, it has been half a year since the store opened.

There weren't many guests today, so Xi Heng had nothing to do.

After having lunch with Yin Wanluan in the back courtyard, he returned to the shop and took out a chessboard that had been stored away for a long time from the storeroom, where he played chess against himself.

Just a hundred paces after the flag was lowered, a special guest suddenly appeared outside the door.

She wore an exquisite gown with black and gold interwoven, a jeweled ribbon at the waist, and a layered skirt decorated with peacock gold patterns and many antique designs.

His attire exudes an air of nobility, as does his demeanor; the sharp glint hidden in the corners of his eyes could not have been formed without long-term exposure to a position of great power.

Xi Heng glanced at him and saw that it was an acquaintance.

Before her was clearly the current emperor of Huangxiao Kingdom, and also her blood-related younger sister—Zhao Chuxiao.

Although he had changed into casual clothes and was traveling incognito, he couldn't fool her.

However, Xi Heng maintained a natural and welcoming demeanor, approaching the guest to read out words of welcome and asking if the guest had any clothes that he had previously selected and pre-ordered.

However, this empress, traveling incognito, merely glanced at the shop and made no selections, only asking Chao Xiheng:

"Who wrote the signboard for the Feathered Robe Pavilion on the shop front?"

His tone was steady, and his movements always revealed something extraordinary. Even a discerning person could probably tell that he must have a noble status—clearly, the other party had little experience in traveling incognito and did not know how to conceal his noble air.

This wasn't the first time Xi Heng had heard this question; since he opened his shop, several so-called calligraphy masters had inquired about it.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, her answer was always:

"I just asked an old man on the roadside to write it without asking his name."

"really?"

"of course."

"Don't try to deceive me," Chao Xiheng said, his eyes half-closed.

"If you're not here for the shop's products, please leave." Xi Heng casually took a few steps back towards the counter.

Now, it has been thirty years since the save file was updated.

However, Zhao Chuxiao still retains a youthful appearance, only her temperament has become more mature.

Xi Heng knew that the other party had established the new dynasty with Chen Fenghuo, and probably obtained the youth-preserving pill from there.

The other party simply scoffed, "Few dare to speak to me like that."

"..." The girl sighed and rubbed her forehead.

As the former emperor of Tianzhao, she felt she should remind him that treating people with such an attitude would soon reveal his true identity in the capital.

However, his actual words were merely a way of steer the conversation back to the main topic: "Sir, do you have any clothing that you like?"

Only then did Zhao Chuxiao seriously examine the palace's inner garments. After browsing through half of them, she actually chose a light purple gown.

"This place truly lives up to its reputation; its weaving and dyeing are no less impressive than those in the palace."

"If you like it, that's good." Xi Heng pretended not to hear the words "palace" and continued to recommend and sell the products.

During the conversation, the other party, looking at Xi Heng's appearance, suddenly said:

Have we met before? Your appearance seems familiar.

"No, not at all." The girl chuckled. "Since you've made your choice, I'll go pack it up for you."

After saying that, he went back behind the counter and took out the gift box.

Zhao Chuxiao followed, and when she saw a chessboard on the counter, she suddenly stopped.

A few minutes later, Xi Heng placed the packed clothes box next to the counter and nudged the other person's shoulder to bring him back to his senses.

"Sir, your clothes have been put away. May we leave them in the carriage outside?"

"……random."

Upon hearing the response, Xi Heng walked out of the shop on his own and handed the packaging box directly to the maid waiting outside.

When I returned, I saw that the other person was still looking at the chessboard.

Xi Heng waited for a few more minutes, but Zhao Chuxiao remained motionless.

"Aren't you going back, sir?" she asked as she approached.

"In this game of chess, which move should we make?" Chu Xiao asked in return.

Xi Heng then picked up a white stone and simply squeezed it between two black stones in the corner.

"Squeeze in one hand? Isn't that a bit too vulgar?"

"Look, Black will inevitably extend next, and this next move will connect to it... After that, Black will block and establish a position here, White will connect, and Black will fly." Xi Heng, unusually interested, explained the game to Chu Xiao while holding the pieces:

“If Black captures the left side, the previous squeeze will leave a break point. If Black plays this position, the overall situation will be completely different.”

"..." Zhao Chuxiao listened and only nodded vaguely.

However, having only watched a few minutes, it's still difficult to grasp the whole picture through this simple explanation.

He kept his eyes fixed on the chessboard in front of him, his gaze constantly shifting.

Another minute passed before he turned to look at Xi Heng and asked again:

"Could you please finish telling me about this game?"

"It seems quite time-consuming... I still need to watch the store."

“Then I will buy all of Your Highness’s clothing,” the other party said.

"I'm sorry, it's the store's rule that to avoid competition, each person can only buy one item per month."

"In that case, I will bring several dozen maids. Each of them may take one item." Zhao Chuxiao raised her hand slightly, as if she was about to give the order.

Xi Heng then sighed and said, "Alright, alright, no need to spend money. I'll just charge you ten coins for explaining the game."

"Ten coins?" Zhao Chuxiao hadn't dealt with such a small denomination in a long time.

"Just consider it a 0.01% discount between family members," the girl thought to herself.

Then he made his move in front of his opponent, slowly placing the chess pieces and speaking.

The sisters exchanged words, each one a whisper, as if they had returned to their youthful days in the palace.

During this period, Zhao Chuxiao also vaguely felt a sense of familiarity that was hard to describe.

Gradually, his attention shifted from the chessboard to Xi Heng's face, and a hint of doubt flickered in his eyes.

……

……

Book recommendation! Original work by Qingluan Teacher:

Villain Master, My Disciples All Want to Backstab Me

After waking up, Bai Yuan found herself transformed into a dark, cold-blooded, and demonic villain in the traditional Chinese style fairy tale game.

and……

Or a legal loli?

The game is almost halfway through, and it won't be long before she is backstabbed by three of her disciples, who treat her as pawns, and dies miserably, abandoned by everyone.

In order to protect himself, Bai Yuan had to use his incredible wisdom to confuse right and wrong, play with people's hearts, and whitewash the evil deeds done by his previous life with suitable reasons.

I thought that if I didn't get killed by my apprentice, I would be considered successful.

Can……

How did they switch to another form of backstabbing?

Volume 1: Chapter 416, The Bitter Sea of ​​Life

Inside the Feather Robe Pavilion.

After Xi Heng began explaining chess to his younger sister, their subjective time flew by due to their intense concentration.

Although Zhao Chuxiao was still concerned about the source of the familiar feeling surrounding her, the chess game in front of her was also quite attractive to her.

After some hesitation, I decided not to delve into the matter further and instead listen carefully to the changes in the game before me.

Two hours passed in the blink of an eye.

From midday until dusk, Xi Heng slowly recounted almost the entire game of chess.

Zhao Chuxiao also forgot about the time, focusing only on listening to the woman beside her explain word by word.

Coming to my senses, I realized that it was already dark and time to return.

Even now, her mind was still filled with the chess game she had just played, and the anticipation that filled most of her mind seemed to have a special magnetic force that continued to attract her gaze.

Only when Xi Heng spread his hands in front of her, demanding payment, did she finally turn her gaze away from the chessboard.

Then he took out a very exquisite double-crane jade pendant directly from his sleeve and stuffed it into Xi Heng's hand.

"Hmm? Ten coins are enough, no need for more."