Chapter 1: Strange World (1/2)

Chapter 1: Strange World

Translator: Sparrow TranslationsEditor: Sparrow Translations

Faint smoke and a thin layer of mist enveloped a small mountain town made from stone at the foot of the Cang Ling Mountain. As dawn broke, a light golden ray of light shone on the ground. It shone on a small courtyard in the village, almost as if it was wrapping it up in a thin golden fabric...

”God damn it... which damned idiot stole my Fire Plume Chicken!”

An untimely scream broke the silence at dawn in this courtyard. It frightened a few of the lush green feathered, golden crowned birds.

Fire Plume Chicken?

It was still a chicken!

‘Fang Zhengzhi’ curled his lips and shook the Fire Plume Chicken roasting on the rack. He glanced at the clear river water next to him, then slowly retrieved a few rough yellow bags. He opened them, revealing red, white, grey... powders of various colors.

These were all good stuff. The village was not particular about food and didn’t have much in terms of seasoning. Other than oil and salt, they did not have anything else. As such, Fang Zhengzhi had no choice but to risk his life to try seasoning made from various plants.

Eating...

Was one of the joys of life! However, ever since he came to this godforsaken place, other than buns, he only had vegetables and steamed rolls. He couldn’t even find a dumpling.

In order to ensure that he continues growing, Fang Zhengzhi decided to eat something more substantial. Even though he was only six, he had the maturity of a 20 year old, and this made things rather unbearable for him.

”Splash!”

Fang Zhengzhi smelt the aroma wafting from the meat and forcefully swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Then, he raised his head to look at the rising sun light up the sky, his youthful face sinking deep into thought.

Being an ancient historian was a good profession. One could study the ancient annals, be adept in the ancient language, understand astronomy, geography, constellations, fate. Occasionally, when looking through some books, one could even learn about medicine in the ancient times.

Yet...

It wasn’t of much use.

The previous Fang Zhengzhi was still struggling after losing his job. Having been through hundreds of trials and tribulations, he had managed to travel to an ancient world. He thought that he could rise to fame here. Without considering anything else, just with his research into the ancient culture, he should have a chance to enter the imperial exam and become a scholar right?

Who would have thought...

Having been here for more than a month, he realized that there was no imperial examination. They had no eight-legged essay, no classics! It was a completely different world where even animals looked different.

Fire Plume Chicken? Didn’t it just have an especially long red feather on its tail? Even if it laid red eggs, it is still just a chicken!

Fang Zhengzhi greedily sniffed in all the aroma of the roasted meat, then began seasoning the Fire Plume Chicke. He put some ‘chili’ and some ‘cumin’ and ‘honey’...

”I found you, you chicken thief!”

A feminine voice scared Fang Zhengzhi so much he dared not straighten up. He remained hunched, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead. Getting caught was not a good situation to be in.

What now?

With such small arms and short legs, there was no way he could run. When he realized this, Fang Zhengzhi turned his neck in despair.

He wanted to see who had caught him.

After suffering a beating, at least he can find a chance to exact revenge. For example, he could use a stone to smash her window, or throw a few eggs at her...

After seeing who it was, Fang Zhengzhi’s eyes lit up.

The person was a stranger, someone he had never seen before. The important point here was that she was about his age, probably about five plus, her white and tender face was adorned with features as exquisite as a doll. She wore a skirt with three white flowers on it. She had a jade green flower in her hair and golden thread shoes on her feet.

At such a young age, one could already sense her perfection and aura transcended society. She was bound to become a beauty capable of wrecking an entire nation.

Except...

What was with her smile, her arms akimbo and her condescending expression?

Fang Zhengzhi was extremely unhappy, where did this little bugger come from? What was she doing dressing up this way in such a poor, desolate location?

The more important thing was that she dared to look down on him?

Even though he was also a little kid, his mental age was over 20! Notwithstanding anything else, he could easily beat anyone in knowledge.

”Where did you come from little brat, scram! This is my chicken!” Fang Zhengzhi pointed at the roasted chicken exasperatingly.

”Little thief, who are you calling a little brat?” Lolita’s smile stiffened and her tiny fists were clenched.

Fang Zhengzhi saw Lolita clench her fists tightly.

Oh... is she looking for a fight?

Fang Zhengzhi laughed coldly. Even though he did not have much experience in this area, it would be a huge joke if he couldn’t defeat a five year old girl.

”If you still don’t scram, I will whack you!” Fang Zhengzhi felt that he needed to show this little girl the stern side of him, thus, he grit his teeth and glared at her.

It was a pity that with his infant like features, he looked like he was simply making a funny face.

”Whack me?! Okay... ‘Chi Guyan’ accepts your challenge, I would like to see what you have to offer!” Upon hearing Fang Zhengzhi’s statement, she stiffened, an expression of excitement breaking out over her face.

”Oh?” Fang Zhengzhi didn’t manage to react. Shouldn’t Lolita be scared to tears and run away?

What did she mean by what I had to offer.

Ugh...

Before Fang Zhengzhi could clear his thoughts, he felt a figure lunge at him. Shortly after, he felt a gust of wind next to him which blew his hair in all directions.

What the heck? Almost subconciously, Fang Zhengzhi moved away from the rock he was sitting on and rolled to the side...

”Boom!”

A loud sound echoed out from behind him.

When Fang Zhengzhi looked behind, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

The green rock that he was sitting on was the size of a bucket. Now, there was a huge cavity in the middle of the rock, just above it was Lolita’s fist, still in mid air.

”F*ck... me!”

Fang Zhengzhi was completely stunned.

What could possibly be more shocking than a five year old girl splitting a bucket sized rock with her bare hands? Furthermore, more importantly, Lolita still looked fresh, her palms not even red.