It was like opening a book she had never read before, only to find her own handwriting on every page.
It was clearly unfamiliar, yet strangely familiar at the same time.
"You're asking one child to teach another child. That's putting a bit too much pressure on me. Still, we can't leave her without a suitable guardian." Chen Li looked somewhat troubled as he watched the blue-purple-haired Girl before him.
The Girl tilted her head, seemingly trying hard to understand what the word "guardian" meant.
"Since we can't make up our minds... why don't we run a simulation?" After his gaze lingered between the Girl and Herta for a moment, Chen Li suddenly suggested.
"A simulation? How would we simulate it? Like last time, stitching the Destiny Drawing Board, Life Codex, and Stellar Journey together for a real-life simulation of an entire life?" Great Herta raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of interest.
"There's no need to make it that complicated. Besides, the Destiny Drawing Board is currently in use. Ruan Mei was right—geniuses shouldn't only pursue results while ignoring the process. But I'm not a genius. I prefer methods that take less effort." Chen Li looked at the poised Ruan Mei standing nearby, then smiled.
"So, what exactly do you want to do?" Ruan Mei asked softly.
"Come here." Chen Li did not answer Ruan Mei. Instead, he beckoned to the blue-purple-haired Girl.
A distinctly visible flash of excitement crossed the Girl's face. She hurried toward Chen Li in small steps, showing not the slightest resistance.
Once she reached Chen Li, she raised her head and stared straight at him with those curiosity-filled eyes.
After the Girl came closer, Chen Li snapped his fingers, and a thick, heavy book appeared out of thin air before him.
"Oh?