Defying Fate?

Great Yan Dynasty, Yunzhou City.

In Li Family Village.

The sky was so gloomy it seemed as if water could drip from it.

A heavy, oppressive atmosphere enveloped this small village, ravaged by anomalies.

Qin Bo, dressed in a scholar's robe faded from washing, stood before the dilapidated little private school that was his home, his brow furrowed, his heart full of worry.

The private school was originally the property left behind by his "cheap" father.

But now that the Great Path was collapsing and anomalies were rampant, people were struggling to survive, and no one was in the mood to send their children to study and learn to read.

Even the predecessor's hope of passing the imperial examinations had been shattered!

As for why he called him a cheap father?

This all started a week ago!

Qin Bo, as an archaeologist of the new century, was leading a team to excavate an ancient tomb that day.

Who knew that as soon as he broke through the soil layer, he fell in.

He was swallowed by a sudden ray of light, and when he woke up again, he had become this scholar with the same name and surname.

As for the predecessor, he had starved to death here seven days ago while guarding this dilapidated private school.

That was how he was able to "borrow a corpse to return the soul"!

After Qin Bo transmigrated, he was already filled with confusion about this strange world.

To make matters worse, he was now struggling to make a basic living.

He had originally thought about inheriting the predecessor's talent and learning, passing the imperial examinations, and returning home in glory.

But in this world where the Great Path was collapsing and anomalies were rampant, being able to pass the imperial examinations alive was a luxury.

Finding a job that could earn money was even more difficult.

Qin Bo was full of anxiety, but he was helpless.

Because, according to the predecessor's scarce memories, he knew that this world not only had rampant anomalies, but also powerful cultivators!

But he had no idea how powerful they were.

And after Qin Bo transmigrated, he frantically searched for cultivation methods in the books in the house.

But he couldn't find any. Aside from ordinary books, they were just ordinary books!

"Why did you let me transmigrate into this kind of world?"

"After transmigration, shouldn't there be a System accompanying me, paving the way with golden fingers?"

"What am I supposed to do?"

Qin Bo looked up at the sky and roared in his heart.

You ask why he didn't just shout it out?!

Are you kidding me? He still had some face!

If it weren't for his thick skin, going from house to house to freeload meals these past few days, he would have starved to death long ago after transmigrating.

But this was not a long-term solution after all. He looked at the unfamiliar and dilapidated village in front of him, his heart full of anxiety and confusion.

This backward ancient world had none of the convenient life he was familiar with, no internet, no mobile phones, and even the most basic means of making a living were vastly different from modern times.

"Am I just going to live like this, a good-for-nothing?"

Qin Bo clenched his fists, his fingernails digging deep into his palms.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind, and he remembered the ancient business stories he had read.

Those transmigrators, with their unique vision and decisive decision-making, dominated the business world.

"That's right, business!"

Qin Bo muttered to himself, a glimmer of hope igniting in his eyes.

"Rebirth: My Road to Wealth in Ancient Times!!!"

Soon, that hope was dashed.

In this world of demons, anomalies, and chaos, how could he do business without strength?!

Besides, he was just an archaeologist with no skills whatsoever.

Other than taking people's money and helping them solve problems, he just dug up people's ancestral graves!

He couldn't even afford to eat, so where would he get the capital?

Said without thinking, heard with interest!

"Gurgle..."

Qin Bo's stomach heartily agreed with the sentiment.

He helplessly rubbed his deflated belly, just as he was about to brazenly go beg for food again, a sound of gongs and drums came from not far away.

"Ah, I almost forgot, Old Li lost his life and fortune because he encountered an anomaly."

"Don't shout, I'll take you to the feast later!"

Qin Bo rubbed his shriveled stomach, comforting it.

"Speaking of which, what exactly is this anomaly?"

It wouldn't be those ghosts and monsters from my previous life, would it?!

If it really is, won't it follow Old Li back here?

Qin Bo quickly thought of this possibility.

A chill ran down his spine. Although he used to work in that field in his previous life...

But still!

Some things you should believe in.

But his stomach was letting him down, as if sensing that Qin Bo didn't want to go.

It started rumbling again.

"Screw it, even if I die, I'll die a well-fed ghost!"

With that thought, Qin Bo turned around, closed the door, and dragged his thin body to freeload at the feast.

As soon as he arrived at Old Li's house, he saw his son and daughter-in-law greeting guests.

In small villages, there weren't too many formalities.

When someone had something going on, everyone would lend a hand.

Old Li's son, Li Dong, and "Qin Bo" had grown up together since childhood.

As soon as he saw Qin Bo, he immediately went up to greet him.

"Xiao Bo, you're here!"

"Eat as much as you can later, to replenish your body. After it's over, I'll get some dishes for you to take back."

"Brother Li, thank you!"

Qin Bo was also extremely touched.

For the past few days, he had survived entirely on the generosity of the villagers.

Li Dong patted Qin Bo on the shoulder and smiled heartily, "Why are you being so polite with me? With our friendship, saying thank you is just being distant!"

With that, he pulled Qin Bo towards the table laden with food.

Old Li's family had been butchers for generations, so they had plenty of meat.

Qin Bo looked at the meat on the table and unconsciously swallowed his saliva.

"Brother Li, wait a moment, I'll go pay my respects to Uncle Li first, otherwise it would be impolite as a junior."

Li Dong was slightly taken aback, then smiled: "You kid, you're quite particular. Alright, I'll go with you."

The two bypassed the bustling crowd and arrived at the main hall.

The mourning hall was solemnly decorated. Old Li's coffin was placed in the center, beneath a large character meaning "condolence."

Qin Bo respectfully stepped forward, took the incense, lit it, raised it with both hands, and kowtowed three times deeply to the portrait.

He closed his eyes and mourned, and the image of Old Li's life appeared in his mind.

Back then, Old Li was always cheerful, and every time he saw Qin Bo, he would give him something to eat.

Qin Bo was immersed in his memories.

Suddenly!

A gust of wind blew past, and the candlelight flickered violently, almost going out.

Qin Bo opened his eyes, and out of the corner of his eye, he saw Old Li seemed to be sitting on the coffin.

But when he looked again, it returned to its original appearance.

Qin Bo thought to himself, Could it be that I'm just dizzy from hunger?!

Seeing that Li Dong looked normal, he could only assume that he was dizzy from hunger and hallucinating.

So he stepped forward to prepare to insert the incense.

As soon as he approached, he saw Old Li sitting on the coffin again, staring blankly at Qin Bo.

"I can't see it, I didn't see anything!"

Qin Bo comforted himself in his heart.

But he couldn't resist the urge of curiosity.

Qin Bo's peripheral vision caught Old Li heading straight for him.

"Ah..."

He screamed in terror.

But the "Old Li" disappeared the moment it touched him.

At the same time!

[Ding: An anomaly detected]

[Reverse Fate System is activating...]

[This System aims to grant the host the ability to defy fate in a world of anomalous chaos...]

[Binding host...30%...50%...]

(Realm: Body Refining (Skin Refining, Organ Refining, Bone Forging), Blood Condensation Realm, Blood Burst Realm, Anomaly Control Realm, Spirit Fusion Realm, Soul Refining Realm, Illusion Breaking Realm, World Destruction Realm, Saint Realm)