Chapter 29: Steam and Machinery, Magic and Mystery

【You experienced a painless transmigration】

【When you opened your eyes, you found yourself in a world of steam and magic, and your body had reverted to that of a 15-year-old, weak and ordinary】

【You had no identification, no money, and not even a bowl to start with】

【As a transmigrator, you weren’t too panicked. You calmly surveyed your surroundings, ready to start from scratch in this world】

【Though your 15-year-old body wasn’t fully developed, it was capable of self-reliance, which was your greatest asset. You cheered yourself on in your heart, struggling to climb out of the filthy water】

The roaring steam.

The meshing gears.

The efficient magic.

At night, steel and steam, magic and mystery, together formed the central hub of this massive city.

What woke Xu Xi was an incredibly sharp, prolonged whistle.

“Toot——!!!”

He opened his eyes.

High red walls blocked both sides, leaving only a narrow space in the middle, revealing the dim sky and the faint yellow glow of streetlights.

Suddenly, scorching white steam erupted from somewhere.

It shot high into the sky.

Colliding with the cold night wind.

Forming a dense mist that filled his vision, then dispersed into fog, slowly and evenly spreading to every corner of the city.

This fog was quite obstructive, and from time to time, curses could be heard from various parts of the city.

Then.

Xu Xi saw it.

A figure in a robe, holding a magic staff, floated in the air, casually waving it. A massive firestorm appeared in the sky, devouring the fog.

The city fell silent once more.

Praise the almighty magic and the noble Fire God.

People prayed like this.

This era was truly miraculous, with the faith of the gods spread across the land, the might of magic held high, and the convenience of steam. Yet, in the great corners, there were also shadows that people overlooked.

“How should I put it? Couldn’t the simulation give me a better start?”

Xu Xi struggled.

He laboriously climbed out of the alley.

The alley was filled with black, filthy water, stinking and strangely corrosive. Compared to his last simulation as a starving refugee, this was equally miserable.

Xu Xi strongly suspected that the simulator was deliberately messing with him.

“Anyway, first, I need to figure out the basics: food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Then, I can consider delving into magic.”

After standing up.

Xu Xi staggered out of the alley.

In this brand-new simulation world, he had no trace of supernatural power, no Eternal Tear Drop, and couldn’t rely on his sister’s support.

Fortunately, he had three trait talents, so self-reliance wasn’t a problem.

【You took the difficult first step】

【Through inquiries, you learned that your location was the City of Allenson, located in the northern part of the world. It was a large city powered by efficient steam machinery, primarily worshipping the Fire God, the God of Blacksmiths, and the Goddess of Harvest】

【As a newcomer, you chose to earn your first bucket of gold through manual labor】

【You succeeded. Though half-dead from exhaustion, you earned your first meal and a meager sum of money—three copper coins】

【You counted them for ten minutes】

【You were immensely relieved. Everything was going according to plan】

【You chose to temporarily settle in the slums. The food was cheap, and you didn’t need to rent a house. A few pieces of sheet metal on a muddy patch of land became your new home】

…

【A year passed. In this year, you successfully grasped the basic information of the world and knew what to do next】

【This was an era ruled by gods】

【Countless people gained the ability to wield magic through their faith in the gods. The deeper their faith, the stronger their magic. Some were even chosen as divine representatives, known as demigods】

【There were also those who chose to cultivate magic on their own, without relying on the gods. They were known as Elemental Mages】

【By perceiving all things and establishing a connection with the elements, they could release magic】

【This was an extremely difficult path. Faith in the gods only required deep devotion and surrendering one’s soul to quickly become strong. But Elemental Mages had to tread a hard path step by step, and few chose this route】

【You smiled. You happened to possess an excellent talent for Elemental Perception】

【At the same time, you had no interest in worshipping gods】

【You spent all the savings you had painstakingly accumulated over a year to buy a bottle of the lowest-grade slime mucus from a shop in the city center. This was the most inferior magical supernatural material, and the only thing you could afford】

A year later.

The slums.

Ignoring the pervasive stench, Xu Xi sat expressionlessly in his “home.”

If you could call a few pieces of sheet metal assembled on a muddy road a home.

“A year… tsk.”

“Although in the simulation world, the senses aren’t as sharp as in the real world, this year of slum life was truly enough.”

Xu Xi sighed, shaking the transparent, colorless slime mucus in his hand.

The mucus was sealed in a transparent bottle, and as Xu Xi shook it, it sluggishly sloshed back and forth.

Using slime mucus for cultivation.

This was an impossible task.

But Xu Xi was different.

Long ago, when Xu Xi chose the magic side as his new simulation world, he had prepared extensively. He had a meditation technique for magic cultivation and had studied various cultivation methods.

And in this simulation, he possessed the special trait of Elemental Perception.

Thus.

A miracle that should have been impossible was born in the slums.

…

【You became a magic apprentice】

【Through the meditation technique, you successfully perceived the life element within the slime mucus. Your mind was unusually calm, reaching the limit of what a mortal could achieve, and you imprinted this elemental fluctuation in your spiritual sea】

【You learned Level 0 Magic: Life Slime Generation】

【You left the slums and went to the Mage Association in the City of Allenson, registering as a magic apprentice. You now received a monthly stipend of 10 silver coins】

【Your life improved, truly starting to get better】

【You crossed social classes, rising from a slum dweller to a respected magic apprentice. Everyone was shocked and believed you to be a devout follower of the Goddess of Life】

【In this world, Elemental Mages were extremely rare. Even if someone wanted to learn, it was difficult to perceive the elements. They were considered to exist only in stories】

【You smiled, neither confirming nor denying】

【In an era where everyone worshipped gods, atheists were seen as heretics. The misunderstanding people had about you allowed you to live more safely】

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