From Shrouding the Heavens Begins Stealing Heavenly Secrets

From Shrouding the Heavens Begins Stealing Heavenly Secrets

Author: Ming Bu Ke Jian

Synopsis:

After transmigrating,

should he go with the flow and enjoy a lifetime of peace, or resume his old profession and strive for greatness in this lifetime?

After glancing at the balance in his bank account, which still began with the number "6" and amounted to tens of millions,

with such a fortune, why strive for worldly wealth? Wouldn't it be better to simply lie flat?

Wouldn't it be wonderful to comprehend the mysteries of nature and cultivate his destiny?

Every day, he went to his fifty-square-meter Antique Style Jewelry Shop, drank tea, read scriptures, chatted with customers, and admired the hurried crowds outside the glass door. It had its own unique charm—the joy of being "in the bustling city while keeping one's heart beyond the mortal world."

Until one day, two burly college students entered the shop, instantly shattering Li Zhi's peaceful life.

If you want to know why, read the following conversation.

Li Zhi asked, "Are you two gentlemen picking out gifts for your girlfriends? What do you think of this Tang-style hairpin? Actually, the Song-rhyme earrings would also make a suitable gift."

Pang Bo asked Ye Fan for advice, "Ye Fan, what do you think I should choose?"

Ye Fan said, "I suggest you pick the Pixiu bracelet over there."

Pang Bo said, "That's the Golden Pixiu Bracelet. Won't it look a little tacky?"

Ye Fan said, "Pang Bo, if you want to win over Kong Shengyi, just spend the money. I won't be wrong about this."

Pang Bo said, "All right, then. You have more experience than me in this area. I'll listen to you."

Then Pang Bo shouted at Li Zhi, "Boss, wrap up that Golden Pixiu Bracelet for me."

But Li Zhi seemed to have lost his soul. He kept muttering, "Shrouding the Heavens. It's actually Shrouding the Heavens."

P.S. This is roughly the process of Shrouding the Heavens becoming immortal, Perfect World becoming emperor, and Sacred Ruins achieving Transcendence.

Life was the greatest miracle in the world.

The four directions and above and below were called space; the past and present were called time.

Though space had length, it had no tangible form. Though time had years, it left no visible traces.

The vast universe and boundless starry sky contained far more than one star capable of nurturing life.

Sometimes, death did not mean a life had completely vanished. Perhaps it was merely the beginning of another time and space.

In the prosperous city stood an ordinary Antique Style Jewelry Shop. Within it lived a miracle of life.

Li Zhi sat behind the counter, gazing through the spotless glass at the passersby on the street. He absentmindedly toyed with the Peach Wood Prayer Beads in his hand, his mind long since drifting somewhere far away.

Perhaps he had returned to that former world, drinking and laughing with his friends and family.

Li Zhi, an Earthling, was born in January 1991 and died in January 2024.

He possessed his family's inherited knowledge of feng shui and geomancy. Later, unwilling to inherit the family business, he had managed to enter the archaeology department through the entrance examination.

After graduation, he had been unable to enter an archaeological research institute for various reasons and could only return home to inherit the family business.

Perhaps because he had accumulated too much karma while taking over the family affairs, his life had ended in glory before he even reached thirty-five.

He vaguely remembered that, in the final moments of his life, he seemed to have been crushed directly into meat paste by endless earth and stones, as if Mount Tai had come crashing down on him.

When he awoke again, he already had a different identity, transformed into a fresh-faced young man who had just graduated from college.

Although his name had not changed, everything else had.

Even his youth had returned.

As a young man who had been tempered by the internet age, Li Zhi had a fairly high tolerance for transmigration and quickly accepted his new identity.

After receiving the original body's memories, he felt as though the stars had reversed and time had flowed backward, as if he had returned to the beginning of the century, an era filled with opportunities everywhere.

Li Zhi had originally been considering how to make a living, but he instantly grew excited. This was an era when even a pig could take flight.

He believed that in this lifetime, he would surely obtain wealth openly and honorably.

Yet before he could display his talents, a phone call from his father in this life directly extinguished his enthusiasm for entrepreneurship and hard work.

It was not for any other reason. The estate left behind by his father in this life, Li Daqiang, was simply far too substantial.

It was so substantial that, as long as he did not pursue entrepreneurship or struggle for success, he could not spend it all in two lifetimes.

Li Daqiang was still in the prime of his life when he suddenly felt that his days were numbered. He summoned Li Zhi home and transferred all his assets into his son's name.

Then, less than a week later, Li Daqiang suddenly passed away.

With the help of his relatives and friends, Li Zhi handled Li Daqiang's funeral and then took stock of the family assets.

It was truly a case of not knowing until he counted—and being frightened once he did.

Li Daqiang had left Li Zhi a fortune worth tens of millions.

There were not only properties, shops, and equity, but also quite a number of antiques, paintings, and calligraphy.

His cash alone amounted to more than ten million.

After taking stock of the assets Li Daqiang had left behind, Li Zhi was utterly dumbfounded.

He had never expected that what he had thought was merely a moderately well-off family was actually a wealthy household hidden by his father.

With such a substantial fortune, only a fool would go out and struggle to start a business.

Li Zhi knew his own limitations. He was not some kind of genius destined to leave his name in the history books. Being able to live an ordinary, carefree life from beginning to end was the life he had once dreamed of.

Just as Li Zhi was spacing out, a beautiful young married woman with exquisite makeup and a graceful figure entered his shop.

"Little Li, what have you decided? My eldest niece just turned twenty this year. I won't claim she's a peerless beauty, but she's pleasant-looking and has an excellent upbringing."

The newcomer was Zhou Mei, the female owner of the clothing store next door. Lively, cheerful, and extremely warmhearted, she had noticed that Li Zhi was twenty-five and still single, so she enthusiastically kept introducing him to potential partners.

"Sis Mei, please let me off. I'm still young. I don't want to date anyone for now." When Li Zhi came to his senses and saw that it was Zhou Mei, his head began to buzz.

This was not the first time she had visited him.

This month alone, Zhou Mei had already introduced five girls to Li Zhi. According to her, each of them was attractive and had the delicate charm of a well-bred young lady.

But Li Zhi was still young, after all. After being fooled three times, he no longer believed a word of her nonsense.

A girl who was 160 centimeters tall and weighed 160 jin could be described by her as blessed and ideally suited to having children. Her mouth could chatter even more than a matchmaker's.

Li Zhi did not know whether Zhou Mei's clothing store was doing good business, but when it came to matchmaking, she was undeniably skilled.

"Little Li, you're only twenty-five. How come you don't have any youthful energy? You look more like a fifty-two-year-old man." Zhou Mei swayed her hips as she approached Li Zhi, clearly dissatisfied with his lazy attitude.

Her plump figure and slender waist radiated the charm unique to a mature woman.

Even with the glass counter between them, Li Zhi could feel the impact.

Her knee-length, split-hem bodycon skirt, black stockings, high heels, and large, slightly flirtatious waves cascading down her back all stirred Zhou Mei's irresistible charm, leaving endless room for imagination.

"Sis Mei, don't you have any customers in your store?" Unable to withstand her enthusiasm, Li Zhi hurriedly changed the subject.

Zhou Mei licked her crimson lips and stared at Li Zhi with a smile. "It isn't the weekend today. There aren't any customers coming into the shop at this hour."

"Sis Mei, I really don't want to date right now." Under Zhou Mei's seemingly electrifying gaze, Li Zhi felt like a lamb that had fallen into a tiger's jaws. He quickly leaned back against his chair and spoke.

"Coward. Your sister isn't going to eat you. Why are you hiding so far away?" Zhou Mei rolled her eyes at Li Zhi and spoke in an almost coquettish tone.

Li Zhi instantly felt a ball of fire ignite in his lower abdomen.

Just then, two boys who looked like college students arrived at the shop entrance.

Li Zhi hurriedly stood up and called out, "Students, welcome! Feel free to look around and take your pick."

Then he quickly said to Zhou Mei, "Sis Mei, I have customers. I won't be able to entertain you for now. We'll talk again when we have time."

To avoid making a mistake and turning into a man like Sis Mei's husband, who seemed to have had his vital essence drained, Li Zhi forced himself to overcome his physical impulses.

This woman, as alluring as a demon, had had her eye on him for a long time.

Every time, she used introducing him to a partner as an excuse. Yet every girl she introduced was plain and utterly unremarkable, making the matchmaker herself appear even more dazzling by comparison.

Although Li Zhi's body was young, his heart had already weathered the vicissitudes of life.

Thanks to the advanced internet of his previous life, he had seen all kinds of cases involving gold diggers.

Naturally, he would not fall into the beautiful trap Zhou Mei had laid.

With his substantial wealth, clean lifestyle, and handsome appearance, Li Zhi was practically the most delicious prey in the eyes of a woman like Zhou Mei.

Moreover, Li Zhi had a dignified appearance, thick eyebrows, and large eyes, with the looks of a handsome man. Combined with the special air of languidness about him, he was even more captivating.

Seeing that Li Zhi had customers, Zhou Mei smiled and said, "Little Li, go ahead and take care of your customers. We'll talk later."

With that, she clicked away from Li Zhi's jewelry shop in her high heels.

"What kind of accessories would you two like to choose? Are they for yourselves or for someone else?" Li Zhi warmly welcomed the two college students.

"Boss, you have quite an eye. How did you know we were students?" one of the boys asked curiously.