You eagerly asked how you could become a Taoist, interrupting Uncle Wong before he could finish his words. He looked at your excitement and let out a sigh of relief.
Smiling, he told you, “It’s impossible. First of all, you don’t know how to read or write, and you don’t have enough money to buy the techniques.”
With a sly gleam in his eye, he added, “For most people, the only way forward is becoming a Power Artist.”
You felt disappointed but decided to pursue another path: becoming a merchant. You resolved to earn enough money to one day fulfill your dream of becoming a Taoist. Some things in this world were different from what you expected, but it was still undeniably supernatural.
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Day 10:
You continued working and searching for information. Eventually, you discovered you were living in the Tianyuan dynasty. The revelation surprised you, though not much—your surroundings already hinted at ancient times. From the houses, people’s linen clothing, and their craftsmanship, it was clear this was a bygone era.
Remembering your past life memories and modern-day knowledge, you decided to pursue a merchant’s path. Though you didn’t know much about advanced technology like gunpowder, you vaguely recalled seeing it in a video once. However, that wasn’t your focus. With your light-hearted and creative personality, you started gathering materials to bring your ideas to life.
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Day 11:
After work, you decided to create something simple but useful: a toothbrush. You found a mint-like herb to use as an additive. The closest thing these villagers had to a toothbrush was a small, soft stick.
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At first, no one wanted to buy your product. But once they realized its purpose, it began selling quickly. Excited, you were approached by your boss, the baker, who asked where you got the idea. Not wanting any misunderstandings, you said, “I noticed I had bad breath and wanted to fix it.” The baker seemed satisfied with your explanation and bought two himself.
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Day 12:
You continued selling mint and making toothbrushes while gathering information. You discovered the village was isolated, with little contact with the outside world. There was a significant information gap, so you decided to stop asking questions that might raise suspicions.
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Day 13:
Balancing your job with making and selling toothbrushes became increasingly difficult. You had other ideas in your mind and realized you needed more time to pursue them. Despite people calling you crazy, you left your job. In this ancient era, bakers were wealthy and respected, but you were determined to prove them wrong.
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Day 14:
You discovered that most villagers were illiterate, except for the village chief, Uncle Wong, and Dr. Lee. Dr. Lee was particularly mysterious. After some inquiries, all you learned was that he had been the village doctor for 20 years.
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Day 15:
You saw merchants arriving in the village to trade goods. After speaking with one, you learned they were heading to Silver Moon City. This village was too small for your ambitions, so you decided to leave with them.
Initially, you didn’t want to sell your toothbrushes to the merchant, fearing they’d reverse-engineer your idea. However, villagers were already selling your toothbrushes to him. Adjusting your plan, you played the role of a young, naïve seller and managed to sell your stock while keeping your money.
The villagers gave you a heartfelt send-off. Uncle Wong, Dr. Lee, your boss, the baker, and even the baker’s daughter came to bid you farewell.
You waved him goodbye
And without your knowledge, there was a conversation in the village between two people. One of them said "he's 100% possessed"
while the other agreed, saying, 'You're right, he's definitely possessed.'"
Bao chen heart turned cold
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Day 16:
After traveling through various villages and towns, you finally arrived at Silver Moon City. You went to the market to sell your toothbrushes, which were a huge success. However, with profit came challenges. Copycats and others seeking to steal your recipe appeared, making the situation dangerous. You decided to stay in a crowded hotel for protection, reasoning that any foul play would be difficult to cover up there.
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Day 17:
In the bustling city, you bought materials to continue making toothbrushes and expanded your products. Using the city's abundant resources, you created soap and perfume. However, you decided to hold back on selling perfume, as it was a luxury item in these times.
Your soap became another hit, partly because it was harder to reverse-engineer than the toothbrush. Despite your success, you noticed people watching you with dangerous intent.
Two paths lay before you:
1. Join a powerful force for protection.
2. Escape Silver Moon City.
You disliked these choices decided to search more information and to find another path