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After accepting the fact of "living again," Ouyang Zixin's life became quite monotonous—eat until full, sleep, wake up, and eat again.
As for the other bodily functions, it was not difficult; a few sounds would summon the Nursemaid to attend to her. Excluding their tendency to change her supposedly wet pants while she was sleeping, life as a young lady with someone to serve her was quite comfortable.
Due to Ouyang Zixin's excellent self-care abilities, by the time she was a month old, the Nursemaids had become accustomed to her clear signals when she needed to relieve herself, requiring no concern from them. This good habit made the servants who cared for Ouyang Zixin very fond of this cleanly young lady; after all, no one enjoys changing and tidying up soiled sheets and clothes.
In Ouyang Zixin's mind, these were perfectly normal matters, but in the eyes of her loving parents, they were anything but trivial. It is not easy for such a small child to express her needs clearly; it was simply remarkable—a genius, a prodigy.
Thus, what seemed ordinary to Ouyang Zixin became the most boast-worthy topic at the National Protector's Mystic Master Manor.
"Our young lady is naturally intelligent. I tell you, I've never seen such a small child be so capable; she never wets the bed," said a maid from Xuan Shi Mansion.
"Being a Nursemaid for our young lady is simply the most prestigious thing. She is so clever; she never lets herself go hungry or overeat. We Nursemaids don’t have to worry at all," said another Nursemaid from Xuan Shi Mansion.
"Have you ever seen a child who doesn’t cry or fuss? I tell you, our young lady has had an air of nobility since birth; she never cries for no reason. The way she stays quiet is just amazing..." said a cook from Xuan Shi Mansion.
The servants in the high-ranking households were somewhat familiar with each other and enjoyed gossiping about harmless matters concerning their masters as long as it wasn't betrayal; it was a way of communication among them. The servants of Xuan Shi Mansion were particularly tactful, always speaking well of their masters outside, so they felt unrestrained since Ouyang Xuan and his wife took great pride in their precious daughter.
The pride of her parents and the admiration of the servants reached Ouyang Zixin's ears. Unfortunately, she could not speak yet; otherwise, she would surely say, "Come on, is this something to be proud of? Should I be proud? I'm almost thirty years old; I should be crying if I can't take care of myself! Proud? What nonsense!"
Well, for someone nearly thirty years old, these things indeed seemed trivial, but now that she was a baby, they were certainly something to be proud of.
Unable to protest, what could she do? Accept it and consider herself a prodigy; after all, she just had to endure these few years until...
On the day Ouyang Zixin performed her first grabbing ceremony, she seized an ancient book.
On the day Ouyang Zixin spoke her first words, she said: "Father, Mother, I want a study." Initially, her Study was filled with children's picture books that she did not like. After countless times being found by the Nursemaid in Ouyang Xuan's study, real books finally began to appear in her Study.
Ouyang Zixin had spent most of her time in the Study since she was two years old, absorbing the knowledge of the world without a teacher.
Isn't Ouyang Zixin's performance that of a genius prodigy? After numerous surprises, Master Ouyang Xuan and his wife had become quite calm in accepting any extraordinary displays from this precocious child.
They felt more pride for their child.
Although they did not deliberately show off, the news of a genius young lady at the National Protector's Mystic Master Manor in the capital was no secret. Even the Sovereign of the Exiled Nation often expressed admiration for Master Ouyang Xuan's fortune in having such a daughter.
The Exiled Nation is the strongest country on the Yuhai Continent. It is a martial land focused on cultivating Mysterious Energy, and Guardian Mystic Ouyang Hao is the foremost master of Mysterious Energy in the Exiled Nation, deeply trusted by the Sovereign.
It is said that Ouyang Hao came to the Exiled Nation alone and, by chance, saved then-Prince Nan Gong Yao from a conspiracy. He protected this prince all the way to the throne, establishing his position as one who stands above all others.
Ouyang Hao's current status is entirely due to his own efforts, without family protection; he is both a powerful minister and a solitary figure. This is also why Nan Gong Yao continues to honor him after ascending to the throne.
Ouyang Zixin felt fortunate to be born into such a family. (In her view, rather than saying she had crossed over, she preferred to think of it as being reborn.) Since it was fortunate, accepting this new beginning was not so difficult.
With her parents' love and the ability to do what she enjoyed, life for Ouyang Zixin was simple and ordinary—good and happy.
On one hand, her past life as a journalist contributed to her perspective; on the other hand, she genuinely loved literature. She adapted well to life immersed in books and felt at ease—so much so that she even forgot this was a Martial World.
Until...
"Xin'er." Ouyang Hao strode into the Study. "Look at what I brought you."
"Dad, you didn't bring me some powerful Mystical Artifact crafted by a master who dedicated his life to it again, did you?" Ouyang Zixin leaned against the window seat with half of "Yuhai Brief History" in her hands. Hearing Ouyang Hao's voice, she chuckled and shook her head.
"You child, staying in the study every day without exercising is not good for you. You..."
"You are the young lady of the National Protector's Mystic Master Manor, so you cannot neglect your training in Mysterious Energy. Although you are still young, the Mystical Energy Test is approaching. If you don't seize the time now, it will be too late..." Ouyang Zixin got up from the long couch and continued Ouyang Hao's words, shaking her head. She had heard this so many times in the past six months that her ears were almost calloused.
"..." Ouyang Hao was speechless as he looked at his daughter, who appeared like an old scholar, feeling both amused and exasperated.
"Dad..." Ouyang Zixin hopped over to Ouyang Hao's side, tugging at his sleeve and acting cute. "Xin'er is still small; how can I have the strength to wield weapons? Besides, the Mystical Energy Test is still a month away. Once the results come out, you can choose a suitable Mystical Artifact for Xin'er then."
In Yuhai Continent, every child who turns five must participate in the Mystical Energy Test, which serves as a reference for their future cultivation and determines which field of Mysterious Energy they are suited for.
Mysterious Energy is classified into nine ranks and divided into three fields: Purple Xuan Summoning, Blue Element Controller, and Orange Element Body. The ranks are easy to understand; one cultivates from beginner to advanced levels. Currently, there are only a handful of ninth-level experts in the entire Yuhai Continent, all of whom are esteemed guests in various nations or elusive masters who roam the continent, rarely seen.
Regarding the fields: Purple Xuan Summoning undoubtedly refers to summoners who can use Mysterious Energy to summon various Mystical Beasts for attacks; Blue Element Controller refers to those who control various Mystical Artifacts for attacks using Mysterious Energy; and Orange Element Body refers to body refiners who condense Mysterious Energy within themselves, honing their bodies to use their physical strength as their best weapon for both offense and defense.
"Xin'er, you keep saying there's no rush, but there’s only one month left..." Ouyang Hao felt anxious but couldn't bear to scold his beloved daughter. As the chief Mysterious Energy master of Exiled Nation, Ouyang Hao specialized in Blue Element Controller and naturally knew many excellent artifact refiners. His desire to choose a suitable Mystical Artifact for his daughter stemmed from love, but unfortunately, she did not appreciate it.
Although he understood that his daughter preferred literature over martial arts, in this continent, only those unable to cultivate Mysterious Energy would focus on literary pursuits. Ouyang Zixin's casual attitude towards Mysterious Energy made him uncertain whether it was good or bad.
While Ouyang Hao worried about his daughter's upcoming Mystical Energy Test in a month, Ouyang Zixin was also struggling. Although she had accepted her new life, cultivating Mysterious Energy...
As a modern person, she truly found it hard to accept...
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