Qian Shan Xuehui

Tokyo City — Yuquan District.

Among Tokyo City's sixty-five districts, the development here was only average.

After Saigo Kadoko and the others left.

That afternoon.

Xi Shenlian came all the way from Shinjuku District.

His target was a large cemetery that occupied several mountain tops.

Because it hadn't been built too long, only about ten years, the cemetery was still quite new, with excellent landscaping and environment.

Even though it wasn't a holiday, there was still a considerable flow of people at the huge entrance.

Worshippers were constantly coming and going.

After getting out of the taxi.

Xi Shenlian first looked around.

Then he walked towards a flower shop that looked decent.

The owner was a middle-aged man.

As soon as he saw Xi Shenlian approaching, the man proactively greeted him:

"Hello, sir, do you need flowers?"

"Yes, I'm here to pay respects to an acquaintance. What kind of flowers should I use according to custom?"

Hearing this.

The owner became even more enthusiastic:

"Okay, I'll pick some out for you. What price range are you looking for..."

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A short while later.

Inside the cemetery.

A spot that was a bit secluded but very clean.

Looking at the name on the tombstone.

Xi Shenlian squatted down and placed the flowers he was holding in front of the tombstone.

The person was the director of the orphanage he had stayed at.

His name was Takeoka Seiichiro.

An old man who loved to smoke.

Once.

It was he who had taken Xi Shenlian in, giving him a place to stay.

However, the old man had died of a heart attack five years ago.

Thinking back now.

Even the name of that orphanage was deeply symbolic.

[Origin Orphanage].

It had to be said.

It was powerful and deeply symbolic.

But looking at the [Life Winner System — Luxury Supreme Custom Edition] he possessed, Xi Shenlian felt from the bottom of his heart that this thing didn't quite fit the style of the [Origin Orphanage].

Was this something an origin should have??

Shouldn't it be more subtle??

He was quite puzzled...

At this moment.

After placing the flowers.

Xi Shenlian casually found a spot next to the tombstone and sat down.

With a calm expression, he spoke to himself:

"Old man, seeing as you treated me well back then, and even took me to the doctor several times to try and fix my brain, I'll take care of things on your end... Uh... When I rule Earth in the future, I'll let them rule Eastern Ying for fun?"

After speaking.

Xi Shenlian scratched his head again:

"Well... the goal seems a bit ambitious, and I might not be able to hold onto it..."

"How about I grant them eternal wealth and prosperity?"

For a moment.

Xie Shenlian genuinely began to ponder the relevant issues.

Holding a high position and meddling in too many affairs didn't necessarily mean stability; becoming a local tyrant could easily lead to infighting among kin.

If a family was wealthy for generations, the household would surely be happy and carefree, without any worries.

Therefore.

Comparatively speaking.

Xie Shenlian actually leaned more towards the latter.

Simple and direct happiness!

While contemplating matters.

Xie Shenlian also took out a wooden box from the System Space. It was about twenty centimeters long, twelve centimeters wide, and five centimeters thick, with an antique appearance.

[Old Guard - Infinite Cigarette Case] (Ancient craft, not to be forgotten - Old Guard)

[As a cigarette case that adheres to ancient craftsmanship, this case can generate cigarettes of varying sizes, quantities, flavors, effects, and raw materials each time it is opened, based on the user's mood and thoughts. Each cigarette is not only exquisitely made, following ancient and strict standards, making its taste and aroma unparalleled, but regular smoking can also prolong life and cure various minor ailments. It's good enough to offer to an immortal!!]

He opened the cigarette case.

After taking out a slender golden cigarette, Xie Shenlian also took out a somewhat ornate mechanical lighter, lit the cigarette, and then placed it next to the flowers, letting it burn little by little.

[A High-end Lighter]

[At any time and in any place, it can produce a flame of suitable temperature to scorch targets. Furthermore, the flames created and caused by it can burn and extinguish according to the user's will, even if they wanted to burn the universe, there would be no problem.]

"Here, old man, try some high-end stuff."

After that.

Putting away the Old Guard cigarette case and lighter, Xie Shenlian took out another cigarette case, one with a metallic texture.

"I'll just light one up."

[Reformist - Infinite Cigarette Case] (Technology advances, conservatism is not advisable - Reformist)

[As a work of art at the forefront of technology, this cigarette case can generate mechanical and technological cigarettes of varying sizes, quantities, flavors, effects, and raw materials each time it is opened, based on the user's mood and thoughts. Each cigarette can be used permanently and automatically recycled. You can smoke it from the birth of the universe until its destruction without any issue. While retaining the taste and texture of a top-tier cigarette for the user's comfort, it can also serve as a nutritional supplement, medical item, and even a mouthwash. A few puffs daily are beneficial for both mind and body.]

"Mmm~"

"Tastes really good~"

In this way, Xie Shenlian sat by the tombstone, puffing away.

This made the slender cigarette slowly burning beside him inexplicably resemble a mosquito coil.

The intertwining of the two streams of smoke created a strange, misty, and magical atmosphere at the scene, as if special effects had been added.

A few minutes later.

Xie Shenlian, still pondering matters, heard footsteps.

Faint footsteps approaching his location.

At first, Xie Shenlian paid no mind, but as he felt the person getting closer, he glanced over.

Then.

He saw a young girl carrying offerings.

A beautiful girl in a pink down jacket, holding a fruit basket.

And she saw him too.

Him, sitting by the tombstone, puffing away.

After their eyes met, there was a period of silence.

"..."

"..."

She glanced at the burning cigarette on the ground and the bouquet of flowers, and her cold expression softened slightly.

She judged that Xie Shenlian was likely there to pay respects.

"Who are you?"

"What are you doing sitting by my grandfather's tombstone?"

To be honest.

At this moment.

Xie Shenlian felt a little awkward.

"I was once helped by Director Takeoka. After I became successful, I came specifically to pay my respects."

"And then..."

As he spoke.

Xie Shenlian slowly stood up and greeted her proactively:

"Long time no see, Young Lady Qian Shan Xuehui."

This was a heartfelt greeting.

It was also the gentlest he had spoken in the past month.

Because he owed the other party's maternal grandfather a debt of gratitude, and he truly felt that debt from the bottom of his heart.

Therefore, the other party was qualified to receive his goodwill.

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