Chapter 77 – The Streamer’s Tricks
“Look at this; if there’s anything you don’t understand, feel free to ask me.”
Jiang Pengji tossed the manuscripts she had compiled over the past few days to Xu Ke, filled with training plans she had developed based on ancient times.
Creating these plans was quite a challenge—not because they were difficult, but because simplifying things was hard.
Having undergone rigorous training since childhood, she was familiar with all the most popular equipment, and her training plans adjusted based on physical development. There were strict standards for meals to maximize bodily potential.
However, this era was too backward—there were no specialized nutritional concoctions, no professional training equipment, no suitable training grounds, and the participants in the training… their potential was even inferior to the kids of her era.
She deleted and modified her standards over and over before finally producing the current version.
Yet what seemed to her a relaxed training content struck Xu Ke like a thunderbolt, leaving him stunned.
Of course, he wasn’t marveling at how amazing Jiang Pengji’s training skills were or how extraordinary the plans seemed. He was regretting… was he kicked in the head by a donkey last night?
Why did he think this person was so warm-hearted and kind?
“Young Master, you can’t! Those servants are just ordinary people; such cruel practices…”
Unknowingly, Xu Ke blurted out his honest opinion of the plan, and as soon as he did, his face changed.
Jiang Pengji raised an eyebrow, understanding Xu Ke’s words, her expression darkening. Wait… did he just say ‘cruel practices’?
The two exchanged glances, and from the perspective of the audience in the live stream, it was the same word—dumbstruck.
【Stowaway Non-Money】: #PickingNose, what kind of training plan did the streamer come up with? Xu Ke seems to be stunned silly.
【Red Face Still】: Hahaha, streamer, you’re not following the script of this time travel! Shouldn’t the plot have Xu Ke in awe, worshipping you, and becoming a super fan?
【NotSatisfyingComeFightMe】: The person above has a point! I was all set for the glorious moment of the host recruiting followers. Why did it end up with two people dumbfounded, staring at each other? This scene is really awkward.
Looking at the screen filled with “hahaha,” Jiang Pengji remained expressionless, multitasking between staring at Xu Ke and the scrolling comments.
Using the audience’s sarcastic remarks—
Not following the script is just too awkward.
“…Is it really that severe?” she said, picking up the training manual that Xu Ke had dropped in shock. “Could it actually be ‘cruel practices’ in your words?”
Hearing the frustration in Jiang Pengji’s tone, Xu Ke felt a pang in his heart, suddenly realizing he might have misunderstood her.
He hesitated and replied, “Young Master possesses divine strength, talent unlike common folk; what’s listed here is easy for you. However… those purchased servants are all ordinary people—how can they be compared to you?”
Seeing him carefully praise her before insinuating the standards were too harsh, all Jiang Pengji’s frustration vanished.
“Then, in your opinion, what would be appropriate?”
Jiang Pengji’s tone was calm, her gaze serious, clearly indicating she was earnestly seeking advice, not trying to trap him.
Xu Ke hesitated, countering, “Young Master, why expend this much effort?”
“You may have heard about my recent predicament from the servants. I never want to go through that again. Training these house servants is about securing a place for myself. Although Dongqing seems harmonious now, even Hejian County is rife with bandits… if I lack the means to protect myself, I could very well end up in a dire situation.”
Once Jiang Pengji finished speaking, Xu Ke immediately shook his head, refuting, “Is your sole intention really just this? If it were just about dealing with bandits and protecting the estate, thirty or fifty people would suffice—there’s no need to mobilize such a large force. I suspect you have other unspoken motives.”
“Since you said they’re unspoken, why would I directly answer your question?”
Xu Ke was momentarily at a loss for words, clearly taken aback by Jiang Pengji’s unconventional response.
The screen erupted again with laughter, but this time not at Jiang Pengji; instead, it was a collective sympathy for Xu Ke.
【NotSatisfyingComeFightMe】: Xu Ke has walked the longest road in life—not even the path leads to the host’s twists and turns!
【Cafeteria Auntie】: Xu Ke, rub it out. The host may not care about you, but Auntie does! Want a hug, mwah!
As soon as that comment was posted, the system prompted: 【Cafeteria Auntie】 gifted 1,314 blue and white items.
Jiang Pengji: “…”
The blue and white item cost as much as a lollipop and a lover’s heart; one item was worth 0.1 live stream coins.
【Domineering CEO】: Xu Ke, don’t let that strange auntie take you away! Come to Uncle instead!
The system prompted: 【Domineering CEO】 gifted 520 kidney apples.
Kidney apples, each worth 1 live stream coin; 520 kidney apples meant a total of 520 live stream coins!
Beyond these two, there were even larger donations flooding in, nearly drowning Jiang Pengji’s line of sight. The backend was a continuous stream of notifications, almost frantic. Thankfully, she kept a straight face, not revealing any cracks in her demeanor.
Unbeknownst to Xu Ke, he had been sympathized with by thousands repeatedly, revealing a hint of unusual color on his gradually hardened features, his eyes shining brightly. “I have grasped the Young Master’s intentions; I won’t disappoint your expectations.”
“Very well, do as you see fit.” Jiang Pengji realized Xu Ke was imagining things in his mind and didn’t expose it. “After noon, come with me to have a look. We’ll draft a preliminary plan so that it’ll be easier to handle in the future.”
Originally, she had intended to leave the plan to Xu Ke’s execution, but now that issues had arisen, her established standards seemed too strict.
One person’s plan is short; two people’s plans are long. Xu Ke better understood the capabilities of ordinary people in this ancient era; his opinion was worth considering.
“According to my initial plan, it should be a gradual process, increasing training difficulty step by step…”
As soon as Jiang Pengji finished speaking, Xu Ke broke into a cold sweat, recalling the contents of the manual—he couldn’t even begin to imagine how terrifying the intensity of the training would be if built upon that foundation. This was no training to create a fierce army; it was clearly leading people toward destruction.
“You make a valid point, Young Master.” Xu Ke replied, adding, “However… the sturdy adult males possess strength exceeding a stone, but the house servants you bought are either too young or not fit—if we follow this standard, the results may be dismal.”
