Chapter 1: The Reincarnation Fate and the Son-in-law’s Destiny
“Old man, I want to learn fishing.”
A lean, elderly man wearing a straw hat was busy sorting fishing nets by the waterside.
The young man speaking stood by, his hair neatly arranged, shoes clean, and dressed in a plain green robe. Despite his lack of luxurious accessories, he seemed out of place in the fishy environment.
The river flowed slowly, and the cold wind was biting.
Black awning boats were scattered across Clear Source Lake, with fishermen casting nets and setting traps, laboring hard against the cold wind.
The old fisherman glanced at the young man but continued his work. “Young lad, fishing is a humble trade unworthy of your delicate body. Take my advice and leave early.”
The young man showed a hint of helplessness.
He wanted to heed advice, but right now…
“Old man, I’m now alone, and all I have is this warm outfit. If I can’t find a livelihood, I fear I won’t survive the winter.” He bowed slightly.
He sincerely said, “Please take this outfit if you could. Whether you use it or sell it to help your descendants through the winter, consider it tuition fees. Just give me a coarse cloth shirt so I can make a living at Clear Source Fishery…”
The old fisherman paused his movements.
Finally, he stopped his work, looked up, and examined the young man’s face carefully.
It was a handsome and fair face.
People might believe he came from a scholarly family or was a noble young master.
But he had no connection with the fishermen who were weathered and tanned.
The old man knew his identity.
In the Minjiang River basin, there was a large faction called the “Giant Whale Gang,” which controlled twelve caves in the Cang Water and had over ten thousand disciples.
The young man was the third generation of the Xu family from the Giant Whale Gang, the son-in-law—Song Lin.
In the vast Minjiang Prefecture, he was also a notable figure.
Not only because of recent rumours in Minjiang about the Giant Whale Gang’s son-in-law “Xu Lin” breaking into forbidden areas and being expelled from the gang, changing his surname to his father’s.
But also because of a major event three years ago: The Cangzhou Song clan’s ninth daughter was to marry the Giant Whale Gang.
The marriage was supposed to take place three days ago.
However, three days ago, he was expelled from the Giant Whale Gang.
The Giant Whale Gang’s influence spanned twelve tributaries and twenty-five cities of the Minjiang River, including Minjiang Prefecture and Clear Source Lake.
The old fisherman didn’t want to get involved in this trouble.
But…
A woman’s face suddenly flashed in his mind, causing him to hesitate.
“Although that woman did many bad deeds, she had once done me a favor.”
Seeing the old fisherman’s reaction, Song Lin’s heart lifted slightly.
One year of crossing over…
From his initial pride to now being at the end of his rope, he had gradually adapted to this world where power was paramount.
Song Lin’s mother, Xu Shenglan, was once a top figure in Minjiang, known for her fierce methods and strong cultivation, her skills with the Giant Whale Knife seemingly surpassing those of the Xu family’s elder Xu Canghai.
T/n: He Changed his Surname to Song, His fathers Surname.
Unfortunately, as an adopted daughter, she was always envied by the Xu family’s second-generation six-room brothers.
Two years ago, Xu Shenglan had arranged a marriage for her adopted son “Xu Lin.”
One year ago, when Song Lin crossed over, she had already died mysteriously.
After Xu Shenglan’s death, her forces were absorbed by the Xu family’s six-room brothers, leaving only a sickly son-in-law father lying in bed, still needing Song Lin’s care.
A month ago.
The inept Song Lin’s father, Song Chengfeng, also died, making Song Lin’s situation in the gang even more difficult.
As for why he was completely expelled from the Giant Whale Gang…
“The son of a son-in-law is destined to be a son-in-law himself. But you… Even as a door-in son, you are despised. Xu Lin, your father was a lifelong failure, and you are a complete waste!”
“You and your family only bring shame to the Xu family!”
“Get out of the Giant Whale Gang!” The harsh voices of the Xu family’s third-generation peers still echoed in his ears.
Song Lin clenched his fists.
“Forget it…”
The old fisherman pondered for a long time.
Finally, he sighed and put down his net. “Come with me.”
“Thank you, Master.”
Song Lin’s face brightened, and he bowed to the old fisherman.
After wandering around Minjiang Prefecture for three days, he finally found someone willing to take him in.
“Don’t call me Master; my fishing skills are nothing to teach. My name is Chen Ping; just call me Uncle Chen from now on.”
“Thank you, Uncle Chen.” Song Lin nodded.
Given his current situation, it was already difficult for someone to accept him, so he didn’t dare to build any further connections.
“Mm.” Chen Ping nodded in satisfaction.
He turned and entered the shed, retrieving a coarse garment and handing it to Song Lin.
“Your current attire is inconvenient. This is what I usually use for fishing. Keep your current outfit for festivals. Don’t mention money… I know it’s hard for you now.”
“Thank you, Uncle Chen.”
Song Lin took the coarse garment with some emotion.
“Haha, I have no children or family, so I’m not afraid of the Giant Whale Gang causing trouble. Otherwise, I wouldn’t dare keep you.”
Seemingly aware of Song Lin’s thoughts, Chen Ping smiled warmly. “Though your mother was temperamental and domineering, she did some good for people around Clear Source Lake. Some things don’t need to be worried about.”
“You, with your clean appearance, are even more handsome than those noble young masters. Why do you need to mix with us common folks…”
The old fisherman clearly didn’t think he could endure the hardship.
Song Lin smiled wryly and stayed silent.
The Giant Whale Gang was a notorious criminal organization in Minjiang. Leaving it didn’t mean safety.
The more inconspicuous his future life, the more stable his days would be.
As for seeking justice?
First, quietly build up strength.
“Alright, it’s getting late. Change out of this outfit and come back tomorrow,” Chen Ping said, waving his hand as he saw Song Lin’s lack of response.
“Understood,” Song Lin nodded seriously.
He clenched the thin garment in his hand, feeling its heavy weight.
Turning, he stepped out of the shed. As he faced the setting sun, a surge of excitement for a new beginning filled his chest.
His past life belonged to ‘Xu Lin’.
Now, he was truly himself!
Whoosh—
The surrounding scenery and objects seemed to slow for a moment, as if an almost imperceptible current of air swept through.
【Calming the waves of tribulation, luck is transformed.】
【You chose to give up everything to save yourself, successfully avoiding the calamity. The fate of the son-in-law has slightly changed.】
A series of messages appeared in Song Lin’s mind.
Before he could react,
A bright yellow light orb flew from the old fisherman Chen Ping and directly entered his mind.
【Surviving the tribulation, encountering a benefactor.】
【Acquired Fate: Foolish Husband】
“What is this…”
Song Lin was momentarily stunned, halting his steps.
A peculiar pentagonal wheel slowly appeared in his mind.
【Reincarnation Fate Wheel, spanning from ancient to modern times.】
The wheel was bronze-colored, ancient in design, with five grooves around its circumference and a larger groove in the center.
The bright yellow light orb that had entered his mind now lay quietly in the central groove.
Additionally, a blazing white light orb hovered around the wheel.
Song Lin tried to merge his thoughts with the blazing white orb.
A piece of information immediately surfaced.
【Son-in-law’s Fate: Luck and misfortune are intertwined, destiny is beyond one’s control. Often encountering both benefactors and villains – Blazing White Fate】
“The fate of the son-in-law… So this is my fate?” Song Lin thought to himself.
He then merged his consciousness with the bright yellow orb.
【Foolish Husband: Sincere and honest, accumulating strength over time. The fiery effort of a lifetime is like a fleeting firework or the last rays of the setting sun. Bright Yellow Fate (Unfulfilled wishes, difficult to change fate, can access past lives)】
【Currently available to access past life: Foolish Husband】
“Bright Yellow Fate… Past life?”
Song Lin was somewhat surprised.
As more information merged into his mind, Song Lin quickly understood the function of his golden finger.
The wheel in his mind was called the ‘Reincarnation Fate Wheel,’ which could take him into the past lives of the acquired fate.
The central groove of the wheel was the main fate position, used to hold the main fate, serving as the ‘story’ medium for entering the past life.
In other words, it was a past life instance.
The five positions around the wheel were for auxiliary fates, and the fates placed there would affect his past life ‘identity’.
For example, the ‘Foolish Husband’ fate was a main fate.
If Song Lin could fulfill the wishes of the Foolish Husband’s past life, he could successfully merge the five auxiliary fates into one, becoming his own fate.
This would change his present fortune and even… his innate talent.
Song Lin had heard some rumors while in the Giant Whale Gang.
In this world, all beings had ‘fates.’ Fate influences one’s life encounters and innate talents.
The better the past life fate and achievements, the higher the potential in the present life.
Some people could even awaken past life memories, gaining countless accumulations and skyrocketing from an ordinary person to great heights.
Of course,
Such individuals were rare, each a ‘worldly immortal’ in the legends.
According to the information from the Reincarnation Fate Wheel, the fates of beings were categorized into levels like Blazing White, Bright Yellow, Deep Blue, etc., based on their past lives’ origins, encounters, and achievements.
People with Blazing White fates were mostly mediocre in their past lives, or had some skill. Some were naturally nimble, suitable for carpentry or weaving, while others were physically strong and often became warriors.
If their encounters were ordinary and their luck insufficient, they might end up as laborers.
Of course, you may be long, but there will always be someone longer.
People with Bright Yellow fates were exceptional among people, including heroic figures, local officials, or reclusive scholars.
These individuals had mostly reached the first major realm of human cultivation: Body Strengthening Realm. They were on a different tier from ordinary people, separated by the three obstacles of ‘Qi and Blood, Thunder, and Vitality.’
Those with Deep Blue fates had even more extraordinary past lives, reaching at least the second major realm of human cultivation: Divine Mansion Realm. Their five organs nurtured the five elemental gods, laying a solid foundation for the next life.
Or they might be ‘Heavenly Nobles.’
Or ‘Devils in the Sword,’ or ‘Inborn Dao Seeds’…
According to the Reincarnation Fate Wheel’s information,
Song Lin needed to build relationships and bonds with others to obtain the main fate.
In other words, he needed to ‘increase affection.’
Then he could enter the main fate’s past life.
But before that, he needed to obtain five suitable auxiliary fates to complete the five elements.
After entering the Foolish Husband’s past life, these auxiliary fates would determine his birth, talent, encounters, fortune, and so on.
For example,
If the ‘formula’ for the auxiliary fates was appropriate… such as the combination of [Sword Master (Bright Yellow)], [Glass Bones (Bright Yellow)], [Skilled Hands (Blazing White)], and [Spiritual Surge (Blazing White)],
There would be a chance to merge into a Deep Blue-grade [Inborn Sword Bone] fate.
If the Inborn Sword Bone fate could be paired with [Sword Heart] and [Sword Enthusiast] fates,
There might even be a chance to merge into the legendary [Inborn Sword Immortal] fate.
Compared to the main fate, obtaining auxiliary fates was much simpler…
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Human Cultivation Realm –
- Body Strengthening Realm: The initial major realm of human cultivation, focusing on building physical strength.
- Divine Mansion Realm: The second highest cultivation realm, where one has a refined and profound foundation
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