Chapter 14

[Detection of sub-scenario opening conditions, Life Simulator about to activate.]

As Ningguang approached step by step, an even greater variable appeared in Nathan's mind.

The Life Simulator, which had been silent all this time, suddenly issued a notification.

"What the hell, is Ningguang herself the trigger condition for activating the Life Simulator?"

Even Nathan was bewildered - so this was how abruptly the trigger condition could occur.

At this point, there was no time to worry about the approaching Ningguang.

Because in Nathan's mind, three cards materialized once again.

[Life Simulator officially activated, please actively choose one talent!]

[Blue Talent - Peaceful Dreams: After obtaining this talent, one can sleep peacefully anytime and anywhere, never suffering from insomnia.]

[Blue Talent - Master of Disguise: After obtaining this talent, one can change their facial features to the maximum extent. However, changing body characteristics requires upgrading to a higher quality level.]

[Blue Talent - Master of Mind Reading: After obtaining this talent, one can judge others' inner thoughts through conversation by reading their actions and expressions!]

After quickly reviewing these three cards, Nathan felt somewhat disappointed.

Perhaps by coincidence, all three talents this time were of the same quality level.

Not only were they the same rank, but comparing their effects, they were all support-type abilities.

Compared to these support types, Nathan still preferred combat-related talents.

After all, his combat power was still insufficient - even though he had transcended ordinary human limits, it wasn't enough for him to freely roam throughout Liyue.

At the very least, he probably couldn't defeat any Vision holders.

After his disappointment, Nathan quickly set aside his emotions.

Accept loss calmly, receive gains honestly.

Even if they were support-class talents, they were still free gifts from the system.

However, the choice still required careful consideration.

After all, even among support talents, there were differences.

Take the first talent, Peaceful Dreams - for an insomniac, it would be an absolute treasure.

But for someone normal like Nathan, it wasn't just redundant, it was completely useless.

So he focused his attention on the latter two rewards.

The Master of Disguise could freely change facial features without revealing one's true appearance.

This ability had a Phantom Thief Kid feel to it.

Unfortunately, it could only change facial features, not body type or other external characteristics.

As for the second one, Master of Mind Reading, it was exactly as it sounded.

The ability to judge a person's true inner thoughts through conversation.

With this talent, one would never fear being deceived or misled.

"I choose Master of Mind Reading!"

After quick deliberation, Nathan chose the Mind Reading talent.

The ability to change his appearance had no great use for him at present.

In contrast, the ability to read minds could be applied in any situation.

After all, in human interactions, the ability to see through others is often the most formidable.

[Active talent selection - Master of Mind Reading. After the life script loads, a random talent of any quality will also be generated!]

Just like last time's procedure, after Nathan chose his active talent, the system would randomly bestow another talent in a blind box format.

He wondered if his luck could be as incredible as last time.

After all, last time he had drawn the highest grade gold talent.

That Eight Gates technique had become his key to breaking through.

[Life Simulator officially beginning, now loading script!]

[Loading progress: 0%...10%...30%...60%]

As the simulator formally loaded, in reality, Ningguang had grabbed Nathan's collar.

From top to bottom, his outer garment's buttons were being undone one by one by the Tianquan.

"Hurry up, please hurry..."

A cool sensation spread across his chest - the temperature of Ningguang's bare hands.

Nathan mentally urged the system to hurry; any later and he feared he would be stripped completely bare by the woman before him.

[90%...100%...]

[Loading complete, beginning script import - The Tianquan Who Veils the Moon!]

[You are born!]

[Your identity is the son of a wealthy merchant who migrated from Liyue!]

[Living in luxury... until the age of twenty!]

[You developed the idea to travel across the entire continent of Teyvat, thus giving up your inheritance to embark on your journey!]

[At thirty years old, you have traded across six nations, experiencing all walks of life!]

[Liyue, as your homeland in your heart, will be the endpoint of your journey!]

[Arriving in this ancient trading capital, you prepare to establish your career with grand aspirations!]

[Before this, what you want most is to choose a partner, and thus the story begins...]

[Script loading complete, now drawing random talent!]

[Congratulations, you've obtained the purple talent - Golden Rule (Youth Version)!]

The card randomly drawn by the system was covered in pure purple light.

Compared to the gold talent drawn last time, it was one grade lower.

However, for Nathan with his typically poor luck, this draw result was already quite good.

The only regret was that this again didn't seem to be a combat-type talent.

When Nathan checked the card's description, sure enough....

[Purple Talent - Golden Rule (Youth Version): Those who obtain this talent will be blessed with financial fortune throughout their life. They will never be troubled by money, living the life of a great tycoon.

However, as this isn't the complete version of the talent, wealth must be actively pursued. Under normal circumstances, for every unit of money spent, one will receive a tenfold return!]

After reading this long description, Nathan exclaimed at its power.

Those who obtain the talent will be blessed with financial fortune throughout their life.

The key was in the word "destiny" - this was something at the level of rules themselves.

Although it wasn't a combat talent, this was something that lazy people like him dreamed of.

Earning through consumption, it could completely rival those tycoon systems.

However, according to the description, this talent was only the youth version.

Above this was the gold version - at that level, one would truly receive endless wealth without doing anything.

"Hehe, you've already stopped resisting? This is completely different from how you usually treat me."

Meanwhile, Ningguang had already stripped Nathan's outer garment to his front.

Her fingers trailed across his fair skin as her smile filled with teasing.

[Immersive mode activated, life simulation loading successful!]

But by this point, Nathan's consciousness had begun to spin.

The Ningguang before him disappeared as he entered another realm....