Chapter 1797 – Hoarding Goods for Decades
Seeing Jiang Pengji’s fierce confidence, Old Commander went silent as if he’d dropped out of the conversation.
After a while, people took their sweet time coming back.
【Your Dad】: Although I didn’t want to interrupt your powerful vibe, there’s something I need to report to you.
Jiang Pengji raised an eyebrow and asked, “What is it?”
【Your Dad】: You might not be able to bear normal children, but I can’t tell you the specifics.
“You’re telling me this?” Jiang Pengji said, “I had a premonition. Two embryos but only one spiritual fluctuation? That’s just not normal.”
The two embryos were supposed to be twins, but with only one spiritual fluctuation appearing, it was clear that only one embryo was functioning normally.
If one of the embryos wasn’t growing, it might align with common sense, but with both growing at the same rate? That was just odd.
Jiang Pengji recalled the inside info Old Commander had mentioned earlier and was already mentally prepared.
According to Old Commander, Jiang Pengji would definitely have to return to the Federation to continue being a Legion Commander, possibly even taking over Old Marshal’s position.
With her importance, she couldn’t spend her life in this time and space.
In a world this significant, with the Federation relying on Jiang Pengji’s gathered luck to survive calamities, someone had to step up to uphold the dynasty, allowing that luck to flourish even more. After much thought, Jiang Pengji believed Old Commander was the most likely candidate since he was the only familiar face she’d dealt with so far, and his abilities matched the criteria.
Of course, this was merely her speculation.
As she realized the embryos were abnormal, her certainty grew stronger. The body prepared for Old Commander couldn’t have an owner, since taking someone else’s body was a death penalty in the Federation. If he were genuinely to take over this mess, the only option would be utilizing a body that was naturally soulless.
“Either way, it’s you. You’re a familiar face, but if it were a stranger, I’d have to report you to the Federation.”
This world was far from the Federation; while it was a bit backward, ambitious individuals could thrive.
Jiang Pengji didn’t want someone whose face she recognized but whose heart she didn’t to come ruin her years of effort.
Even if it were a small farm, she had worked for years to build it up!
Now it was Old Commander’s turn to fall silent.
【Your Dad】: You really don’t mind? Aren’t you going to ask about the details of why I’m doing this?
Jiang Pengji waved her hand, “I trust Old Commander’s abilities; he’s definitely more reliable than a household robot.”
The thought of her daughter being a twin sister with Old Commander, and having him call her ‘Mom’ just sent shivers down her spine—just imagining it made all her bones feel comfortably tingly! The most important part was with Old Commander onboard, the child’s education would be sorted.
The only awkward detail was that Old Commander would be using a body produced by Jiang Pengji, which was pretty strange.
“I finally realized why my appetite has spiked lately and has been climbing—so it’s your fault!”
【Your Dad】: Heh—
That’s a pot she wouldn’t take the blame for!
“By the way, when are you logging in?”
【Your Dad】: After you give birth; I don’t want to experience the feeling of coming out of the birth canal.
Jiang Pengji heard this and her face darkened.
MMP!
As if she were looking forward to it!
Wait—
Jiang Pengji suddenly thought of something: if Old Commander logged into the new body, who would handle her shopping for supplies!!!
Who knows how long the Federation would let her stay in this world—at least until Old Commander’s body matured and could stand on its own?
Putting it all together, that would be at least eighteen years!
What does eighteen years even mean?
Jiang Pengji couldn’t help but plan for her future happiness.
“From now on, we’ll not only be superior and subordinate but also mother and daughter… I won’t beat around the bush—Old Commander, where are you right now?”
Old Commander lazily asked her what for.
Jiang Pengji replied, “If it’s the ancient era where technology is budding, can you buy a few hundred boxes of that stuff? I need to stock up.”
Old Commander: “…”
Jiang Pengji then asked, “Do you know the gender of the new body?”
Old Commander: “???”
“Regardless if it’s male or female, one has to be responsible for themselves and their partners. Frequent childbirth is painful! So, could you stock up? I don’t know how long you’ll be here, but it won’t just be eighteen years; better safe than sorry.”
Jiang Pengji’s teasing wasn’t lost on Old Commander.
Everyone in the Seventh Legion knew Old Commander smoked, drank, got into fights, and had tattoos but still was a serious, straightforward old bureaucrat.
If he came to this era, he probably wouldn’t mimic Jiang Pengji’s vanity.
She thought she would be met with a thunderous roar from Old Commander, but much to her surprise, he responded with five simple words.
【Your Dad】: Thank you for the reminder.
Jiang Pengji: “???”
Excuse me?
System notification: Your friend 【Your Dad】 has gone offline.
Probably off to stock up somewhere.
“Did I misjudge? This guy wraps himself in the cloak of a bureaucrat but is actually a bit unorthodox inside?”
While pondering, Jiang Pengji suddenly felt a warmth at her waist, so hot that she nearly unsheathed the God-slaying Blade.
Looking down, the source of the heat was indeed her waist blade.
She lifted her hand to touch the hilt and drew the blade, discovering the normally gleaming white blade now had a faint pink hue.
Jiang Pengji: “…”
A flood of dirty 18+ thoughts rushed through her mind, like weird knife play or something.
“I remember Old Commander used to call the virtual spiritual entity in this blade ‘Ah Zai.’ Could it be that it’s not a child, but instead…”
Emmmm…
The humor of the big shots, mere mortals can’t comprehend.
“Speaking of which… if Zixiao calls me ‘Daddy’ while in the act…” Jiang Pengji’s imagination ran wild, “I might just break it.”
To achieve that feat, who knows how many years of “training” it would take to reach that level _(:з)∠)_
Jiang Pengji could only put that thought away.
The setting for the scholar examinations was far more grand than the graduation tests at Golden Scales Academy, with scholars gathering in Wanzhou.
Many outsiders came to participate in the examinations, yet upon entering Xiangyang County, they felt the awkwardness of a farmer entering the city.
Everything looked novel to them, yet they also felt a sense of rejection and disconnection.
Many scholars heard about Xiangyang’s affluence but no matter how they imagined, the so-called prosperity seemed just a little more lively than their hometown counties—only seeing it in person could they grasp what it really meant to be “sitting in a well and watching the sky.”
Because of this, many laughable situations arose.
The already rich academic environment in Wanzhou was buzzing with Elegant Gatherings and poetry meetings, inviting scholars from various families to exchange ideas and have casual conversations, while subtly gauging each other’s abilities. Many outsiders assumed they could come and look down on the locals, only to find themselves surrounded by the scholars residing there.
One scholar opened his mouth to mention a certain rare book and stated it belonged to a certain noble family’s collection, which wasn’t borrowed lightly, and he had to rely on many connections just to read it; it was extremely precious—thinking it would incite familiar envy and flattery. However, many gave him blank stares as if he was some fool—upon inquiry, it turned out Golden Scales Pavilion had a complete set of books that anyone could read.
This scholar treated it as a treasure and was filled with pride, but his show-off didn’t achieve the intended results!
