Why Must I Be the One Who Loses?

"03".

When the first number appeared, Lin Fan raised an eyebrow.

It matches! I didn't buy it myself this time, but I wrote down the numbers, and at least the first number matches!

Then, he looked behind him...

"08 11 27..."

"They all match up."

He frowned, momentarily unable to process what was happening.

"So, I was right after all! Damn it! My millions!!!! Why didn't I buy it this time?!"

After a brief moment of frustration, Lin Fan suddenly realized. "Wait, if I had bought it, then I probably wouldn't be the one who won, right?"

"... So that's how it is, damn it."

"What a waste of time, what a disappointment."

He shook his head, banishing Double Color Ball of lottery tickets and the like from his mind; there was no point in calculating them anyway.

Why?

Why is it that if you don't buy a prediction, it will be accurate, but if you buy one, it will be 100% inaccurate?

Savor it, savor it carefully...

"Alright, with the remaining time, let's thoroughly understand the internet and Wi-Fi system and try to get these things working as soon as possible!"

"All I can do now is to use the knowledge I learned in the Purple Mansion Holy Land to change my current situation as much as possible."

When reading novels, everyone has a cheat code.

What is your cheat code?

Lin Fan had also thought about this question.

Is it that by traveling through time every three days, one can integrate the knowledge of the two worlds?

Or is it that you have a "power-leveling cheat" that makes you stronger and stronger?

They all seem to have cheat codes, but no matter how you look at it, our "cheating boosting" seems a bit unreliable...

For example, regarding the issue of spiritual energy, Lin Fan felt it was more reassuring to handle it himself.

Meanwhile, at the Purple Mansion Holy Land, Bright Moon Peak.

Qi Zixiao has already broken through, so there is no need for her to go into seclusion frequently anymore.

Under the moonlight, she walked out of the Saintess Pavilion and stood atop what is now Bright Moon Peak, overlooking the mountains and rivers.

The crescent-shaped Bright Moon Peak appears bright and clear under the moonlight.

Many plants are absorbing the essence of the moonlight, and at a glance, they appear as silvery specks, as if they themselves are emitting light.

"Looking at it this way, it does indeed live up to the name of Bright Moon Peak."

She stood atop the hill, enjoying the cool breeze, but couldn't help grinding her teeth. "So, could that guy have done it on purpose?"

"What do you mean by developing new spells? He's only been in the Purple Mansion Holy Land for a short time, how could he possibly develop entirely new spells?"

"But let's let it go this time. It's definitely better than before anyway. If there's a next time..."

What will I do if it happens again?

She thought it over and over, but had no answer.

at the same time...

Qi Zixiao was somewhat confused.

He transmigrated because of a problem with his breakthrough, and now... he has already broken through, and that guy even helped him break through. So what should he do?

Seclusion for spiritual cultivation?

If they travel through time every three days, how can they possibly go into seclusion?

Moreover, having just broken through, the effects of seclusion wouldn't be significant. It would be better to practice new spells or something. However, the Divine Sword Control Thunder True Technique isn't easy to master either. So far, I've only barely found the key to it.

Besides, that guy also said that work-life balance is important...

"No, that's not how it works!"

Qi Zixiao suddenly shook her head vigorously.

My heart is in turmoil.

"There was a time when I thought my Dao Heart was flawless, and I would not be alarmed even if the sky were to fall. But now, my experiences on the other side of Earth have made me like an ordinary person, experiencing joy, anger, sorrow, love, and hatred..."

"A restless mind is a major taboo in spiritual practice."

"What should I do?"

She was troubled.

Before transmigrating, I had always stayed in the holy land, focusing solely on cultivation, and had never experienced human relationships or worldly affairs...

Now, having experienced so much on this colorful yet contrasting Earth, it's natural that she finds it hard to remain calm.

What should we do now?!

Forcibly severing all emotions and focusing solely on spiritual practice?

Or should we let things take their natural course and wait for things to fall into place?

Just then, a disheveled Old Taoist flew by and saw Qi Zixiao standing on the mountaintop, frowning and deep in thought. He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"Senior brother was right, this girl is really confused."

"Tsk, this old guy, he won't come himself, he insists on making me come and relay the message."

He flew unsteadily to the vicinity and spoke softly, "The Way follows nature."

As the four words drifted over, Qi Zixiao's confusion vanished instantly, her eyes regained their bright light, and she bowed to him, saying, "Fifth Uncle-Master."

"Understood?" The slovenly Old Taoist, who was also Qi Zixiao's Fifth Uncle-Master, grinned, revealing a set of big white teeth.

"Good, I'm off."

Without waiting for Qi Zixiao's reply, the disheveled Old Taoist priest rode away on a cloud, his eerie words following behind.

"In half a month, the Saintess of the Jade Pool Holy Land in Central Province will bring her disciples for an 'exchange.' Senior brother means that you will be in charge, so you should make some preparations."

"Lu Yao, the Jade Pool Saintess?"

Qi Zixiao understood. "The fact that the Holy Land of Central Province sent its Saintess here is probably not that simple."

"It is necessary to prepare in advance."

She turned around, preparing to go back to her room.

but...

He had only taken two steps when his body suddenly stiffened.

"Half a month... after?!"

"Back then, it was that guy who controlled my body?!?!"

Wow!

If it were him, Qi Zixiao would not be afraid. Although Lu Yao was very famous and ranked even higher than him among the younger generation of geniuses, he was not necessarily afraid of her, especially now that he had broken through.

So, she wasn't worried at first.

Whether Lu Yao came for business or to show off, I'll just have to deal with her.

But that guy's words are hard to predict...

I'm going crazy!

Qi Zixiao stared wide-eyed, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

What should we do?!

I can only tell him all the details and the process I've arranged so that he won't mess it up, but wouldn't that mean I'm asking him for a favor?

Does that mean I'm admitting defeat and losing?!

This!!!

But if we don't do this, we'll inevitably be exposed!

In other words, she 'admitted defeat'.

How could the proud and arrogant Qi Zixiao remain indifferent?

"That damned guy!"

Gritting his teeth.

She practically gritted her teeth as she muttered to herself, "It's not that you won, hmph!"

Back at the Saintess Pavilion, she began to record and arrange the photos taken to commemorate the Image Recording of Lu Yao, the Jade Pool Saintess, attending to every detail.

But the more Qi Zixiao recorded, the more uncomfortable she became.

I knew I could have won...

Well!

I'm so angry!

But it can't be made to flare up...

But as she continued recording, she suddenly felt relieved.

"The Tao follows the natural order..."

"Since things have already come to this, why not say a few more words?"

"For example, information sharing."

"That way, I won't be so nervous and completely lost every time I travel through time."

Qi Zixiao's thoughts were also quite helpless.

Since you're already destined to 'lose,' why not just go all the way?

Are we going to save it for later and admit defeat again?

Wait... why is it "admit defeat again"?

Why does it have to be me who loses?!

She ground her teeth again.