I Can Travel to Ancient Times

Chapter 1: I Can Travel to Ancient Times

Sunlight streamed into the window. Lu Zheng groggily opened his eyes, shielding them with his hand from the light that shone in because he'd forgotten to close the curtains last night. He pulled the blanket up a bit, and after a moment, his brain finally started to function.

With a jolt, he immediately focused his mind, "seeing" a Jade Seal floating in the empty, chaotic space within his mind.

The Jade Seal seemed to be about the size of a fist, its color a pale white. Its bottom was flat and unmarked. It bobbed unsteadily in his consciousness, emitting a faint, hazy glow.

"It's still here, that's great, it wasn't a dream!" Lu Zheng muttered to himself.

This was already the eighteenth time this month he'd confirmed this upon waking up in the morning.

It was no wonder. It was too shocking.

Because this thing actually connected to an ancient world, allowing him to travel back and forth at will.

At any time, unconditionally, a physical body transfer, along with anything he could carry!

Lu Zheng took a moment to calm himself, rolled out of bed, and reached for a white linen undergarment beside him.

Just as he was about to put it on, he realized he was in modern times. So, he grabbed a short-sleeved shirt and put it on. He also made his bed and tidied his blankets.

At the same time, he packed away the undergarment he wore in the ancient world—an indigo cotton robe, a hat, thin-soled quick boots, and a wig he'd bought online, placing them aside.

After washing up, Lu Zheng picked up his Phone, checked the delivery information for his packages, and nodded with satisfaction. Feeling refreshed, he headed out.

Eating breakfast and picking up packages, the whole process took less than an hour. Lu Zheng returned to his rental apartment, eagerly opening the boxes.

A silk four-piece bedding set.

A thin velvet quilt.

A set of purple clay tea ware.

A set of Jingdezhen glazed ceramic tableware.

"Okay, the kitchen knives and seasonings have already been sent over. With these plates and bowls, everything will be complete."

Adding the toiletries that had been delivered earlier, Lu Zheng felt that he had almost finished decorating his home in the ancient world.

This meant that even if he stayed in the ancient world for twenty-four hours, there wouldn't be any inconvenience. After all, he had already prepared five large bags of toilet paper there.

"The bedding is here. All that's missing is a maid to warm the bed, and then I can live my leisurely life as a wealthy landlord."

Lu Zheng changed back into the clothes in his bedroom, held the few packages in his arms, then mentally communicated with the Jade Seal in his mind. With a thought, he instantly vanished from this world.

In the blink of an eye, the scenery changed.

Gray bricks and white walls. Outside, sunlight filtered through the paper pasted on the window, dimly illuminating Lu Zheng's bedroom in this world.

A brand-new canopy bed was placed at the far end, with a coat rack and wardrobe beside it. Several large wooden chests were piled against the wall. Additionally, a table and chairs were set up against the wall, with only an oil lamp placed alone on the tabletop.

The furniture was made of excellent paulownia wood, carved and waxed on the surface. It was handcrafted over two months by the best carpenter in the county town.

He put down the items in his hands and replaced the thin cotton quilt on the bed with the silk four-piece set. Lu Zheng took out the bowls, chopsticks, and tea set, placing them in a rattan basket he had prepared earlier. He then traveled again to return the packaging boxes to modern times. Finally, carrying the wooden box, he walked out of his bedroom.

"Uncle Li!"

"I'm here, Young Master! You're awake!" An old man in a coarse cloth outfit hurried over from the front yard.

"Mm, take these to the kitchen."

"Right away!"

Uncle Li took the rattan basket from Lu Zheng. He glanced at the exquisite plates and bowls inside, a flicker of amazement in his eyes. Without asking further questions, he carried the basket towards the front yard.

Lu Zheng stretched, looking out at the backyard through the dappled sunlight.

Two persimmon trees were planted in the yard, with a stone table and stools beneath them. On either side, one was a side room, and the other was a study.

The small courtyard was quiet and serene. This was his new home in this world.

Lu Zheng, a model youth of the new century, had just graduated. The company that had promised him a job suddenly downsized, leaving him unemployed right after graduation. He was currently looking for a new job in this coastal megacity.

Eighteen days ago, he had wandered into the City God Temple and saw a stall selling various jade seals. Lu Zheng remembered his father had a hobby of calligraphy and thought of buying a seal to give to his father as a New Year's gift.

Then, that very evening, the seal moved into his head.

Yes, no blood sacrifice was needed; the seal just moved in on its own. It was that unreasonable.

Having read countless web novels, Lu Zheng immediately knew his cheat had arrived.

He was puzzled why he, who didn't grow up in an orphanage on Qidian or have any strong obsessions or grudges, would receive a cheat.

Moreover, at first, Lu Zheng was unfamiliar with the Jade Seal's functions and how to use it. He accidentally transferred to another world and was quite startled.

However, he wasn't killed immediately. After quickly getting used to the Jade Seal's usage, he immediately put aside his doubts and began enthusiastically exploring the other world.

Then he returned half an hour later...

Because he encountered people from the other world. After observing from a distance, he realized his clothing was completely out of place in this world.

Lu Zheng, having calmed down, first observed cautiously from afar for a while. Then he returned to modern times, bought a set of ancient clothes online, and also purchased a stab-proof vest and a wolf-repellent stun gun for safety. Only then did he return to the other world to continue his exploration.

Because Lu Zheng's initial transfer was to the outskirts of Tonglin County, he soon encountered merchants and commoners on the official road, which allowed him to see the people of this world.

After discovering that the people in this world looked just like him, Lu Zheng's disguise became flawless. He blended in naturally with the common folk and easily entered Tonglin County.

Over the next two days, he spent his time gathering information about the basic situation of this world.

Although the language, writing, race, and culture were almost identical to ancient China, resembling the Song and Ming dynasties, this was a world completely unfamiliar to Lu Zheng.

Unfamiliar geography, unfamiliar history, an unfamiliar dynasty.

"A parallel world?"

Upon learning that the Great Jing Dynasty had been passed down for hundreds of years, enjoying favorable weather and peace, Lu Zheng was overjoyed, feeling as though he had discovered a treasure trove.

"The cheat system is too good to me, giving me such a peaceful and harmonious world!"

After gaining a general understanding of the Great Jing Dynasty's customs, public order, prices, and so on, and confirming the existence of general safety and basic order, Lu Zheng returned to the modern world and ordered a pair of glass lion ornaments online.

Next came a cliché plot, common even to the point of being nauseating in the modern world.

A family in decline, too ashamed to face friends, thus travels to a distant land to start anew.

It wasn't surprising that the people of the Great Jing Dynasty were quite receptive to this trope. So, Lu Zheng used his "last resort" family heirloom to pawn for five hundred guan in cash at the largest pawnshop in the county. Immediately afterward, he registered his household at the County Government Office and bought a three-courtyard house in the city.

Uncle Li and Aunt Liu came with the purchase of this courtyard as attached servants. Their deeds of sale were handed over to Lu Zheng along with the property deed.

Uncle Li was responsible for guarding the gate and sweeping, while Aunt Liu handled cooking and laundry.

Over the next few days, Lu Zheng busied himself with setting up his new home in Tonglin County.

He purchased furniture, clothes, and daily necessities in this world, while Lu Zheng brought over some small items from the modern world that, while not high-tech by modern standards, were luxurious and exquisite for this world.

For example, spices, porcelain tableware, and Zisha teaware.

And of course, toilet paper! The grass paper in this world was simply too rough!

To prevent Uncle Li and Aunt Liu from becoming suspicious, Lu Zheng piled several large boxes in his bedroom, strictly forbidding them from entering.

As for new items, if asked, he would claim they were brought from his old home and that he was still organizing them, taking them out piece by piece.

And so, eighteen days passed.

In truth, Lu Zheng still hadn't figured out what he wanted to do in this world. His initial idea was to establish an identity, acquire property, and become a small-time trader between the two worlds without arousing suspicion, becoming a small tycoon in both.

He aimed to stay low-profile, avoid risks, and safely live a life free of worries, enjoying all sorts of luxuries as a wealthy landlord.

At the very least, he wouldn't have to work 996 and receive blessings, right? This is a new author and a new book, so please readers, give your support!