Chapter 3
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Chapter 3: The Second Life
In the end, Yun Ye decided to add back the Comprehension.
He saved the remaining enhancement opportunity for his Fate.
“Fate has been enhanced to the Baishi Town area, Grade D.”
“Please select one option for enhancement direction.”
“1. Commoner Fate, born into a common family with a small amount of land.”
“2. Servant Fate, the offspring of a merchant’s servant.”
“3. Warrior Fate, with a stronger connection to becoming a warrior in the future.”
“4. Merchant Fate, with the opportunity to become a small merchant in the future.”
Although he had only lived for twenty years,
Yun Ye understood how important one’s identity could be.
In his first life, his family was politely called farmers, but cruelly described as slaves under the landlords.
They had no right to leave the fields, with most of their harvest handed over to the landlords and the government.
If necessary, the government could conscript them for labor without reason.
This situation reminded Yun Ye of palace dramas.
Whenever the storyline touched the court, there would always be ministers shouting, “This is taking profit from the people, placing the common folk in deep suffering,” sounding righteous as if they cared for the people.
Then, they would suddenly double the agricultural taxes.
Question: So what, are farmers not human?
Answer: They really aren’t.
In ancient times, so-called common folk meant officials and landlords; ordinary people were told to stay where they were comfortable.
In this new world, the situation can’t be said to be different; it can only be described as identical.
Once born in the lower class, rules and regulations would severely restrict you.
Even possessing Spiritual Roots talent wouldn’t change that!
The soldiers of Baishi Town are replaced each year, with a high death rate, simply serving as cannon fodder.
Those with true family wealth, with their own passed-down skills, do not need to follow the government’s orders to complete difficult tasks, allowing their family members to safely survive their vulnerable early years.
As one group of grassroots rises and falls, the wealthy families get fatter, even negotiating a fifty-fifty split with the government, forcing the grassroots to work and die for them.
Shi Baiyan, who came from Xiaoye Village, was able to make progress not only due to his Grade C Fate but also likely because of his loyalty to the Captain.
To commit an act like slaughtering an entire village is not something a minor character would do.
Perhaps he has someone backing him.
Perhaps he comes from a prominent family.
Or maybe, he has the means to support himself.
Regardless, the opponent has at least thirty years of cultivation experience, while Yun Ye must start from the beginning, and there’s a significant chance Yun Ye’s talent is weaker than this person’s.
Seeking revenge is not something that can be accomplished by merely motivating oneself; there are numerous challenges.
Yun Ye must make the most of every advantage he has to possibly bring down his opponent.
The first step is to choose the right background!
Commoner.
Merchant’s servant.
A future promising Warrior or Merchant.
A commoner with land is much better off than a farmer from his first life; they can act freely and grow crops, but only face exploitation from the government, allowing for opportunities to pursue other professions.
These advantages may not seem significant, but they form the foundation of everything. The reason Yun Ye achieved nothing in his first life was due to his almost serf-like identity.
This identity left Yun Ye with no space to maneuver; even though he had many ideas for making money, he was too afraid to use them, knowing the consequences of doing so.
His mature soul had already helped him avoid numerous disasters.
He saw many people in his village persecuted to death by landlords and the government, while their families could only endure in silence…
This world is ruled by absolute power, and no one talks about intellectual property rights.
If he dared to use the knowledge he gained in his past life, landlords and nobles would hang him up and flay him alive, torturing him to reveal everything he knew.
While commoners remain humble, they can still produce some insignificant items without major consequences.
For instance, a delicious dish.
Farmers could not create such things, but commoners have the means, which reduces their risk of being targeted.
However, Yun Ye desires to live better, but even more, he craves revenge.
Being a commoner does not help him achieve revenge faster or more fiercely.
As for being a merchant’s servant, while it allows access to more information and the possibility of utilizing the power of the master, it is too risky—merchants are not foolish enough to confront the government directly.
Moreover, the future of a servant is predetermined; even with Spiritual Roots, they cannot escape their fate and will forever remain a servant.
This is the order of Baishi Town, and those in power will do everything to maintain it.
Thus, being a merchant is not Yun Ye’s first choice.
The third option, Warrior Fate, is truly something that has made Yun Ye ponder for a long time.
Shi Baiyan’s Grade C Warrior Fate allowed him to thrive and even follow the Captain in carrying out village slaughter tasks.
This is truly extraordinary.
If he could have a Grade D Warrior Fate, even if he could not be as outstanding, being able to begin practicing early would be enough.
In this world, what is at the core?
Power! Power! And more power!
As long as there is power, all problems can be easily solved!
Yun Ye no longer hesitated and decided to use his last opportunity for enhancement on his Warrior Fate!
This change was unrelated to his body; it was a lightly extending causal line, leading to an unknown destination…
Compared to other talents, Fate was filled with mystery, rivaled only by an enigmatic artifact.
After completing all the enhancements, Yun Ye did not feel worried or anxious; instead, he stayed in this fog and began to plan ahead, hoping to maximize his chances of success in his next life.
He knew, deep down, he was just an ordinary person.
Even after thinking for a long time, he could not find a way to erase the vast gap between him and Baishi Town.
However, having something that is not very useful is still better than having nothing at all. Thinking ahead might allow him to accumulate more advantages.
And this was the hope for his revenge in the next life.
In his long contemplation, Yun Ye discovered something wonderful: he could clearly recall his experiences over the past twenty years.
Small things he should have forgotten came to mind easily, as if they were being replayed on a video tape.
And when the twenty years of a farmer’s life replayed, it unexpectedly transitioned into memories of the modern world.
Aside from nostalgic moments, there was also knowledge he had long returned to his teacher.
"I wonder if this complete recollection can be taken out of the rebirth place?"
Yun Ye pondered. Of course, he could take his memories with him; otherwise, rebirth would have no meaning.
However, the ability to recall all the details may not play a role after reincarnation.
Of course, it doesn’t really matter if he can’t take it out; modern knowledge isn’t that important. What truly matters is the way of thinking. With the right mindset, he could achieve success no matter the direction he chose.
After working in the fields for twenty years, he had become numb to many things and forgotten much of the past. His thinking had adapted to the simplicity of the new world, and without this recollection, he might have taken many wrong turns.
Now, with his memories becoming clearer, the originally blurred direction seemed like dust being wiped away in an instant, and more practical ideas began to flow into his mind.
As these ideas took shape, Yun Ye took a deep breath and imagined himself pointing to the sky:
“It has begun, Yun Ye! You are definitely on your way to greatness; the path lies ahead!”
With those words, chaos spread.
A white light filled the area.
Yun Ye felt an overwhelming drowsiness wash over him, accompanied by the white light saturating his vision as his consciousness was completely interrupted.
The second life begins!
