Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 563: Time Overwrite or History Tampering?_1

At first, Wang Linchi thought the so-called "Traveling Bag Book" was just a Medical Book. However, upon careful inspection, it was not entirely a Medical Book. It also contained a certain Transcendent Cultivation System, likely a remnant of a previous dynasty that had not been entirely erased by the transition of civilizations.

If the proportion of such elements was not high, it wouldn't be considered a civilization from a previous era.

There was not much information about this Transcendent Cultivation System's practices in the book. Only scarce fragments of statements and knowledge could be found.

"Nourishing the body with medicine?" Wang Linchi categorized the fragmented content.

"Overall, it leans towards dietary practices."

After some thought, Wang Linchi quickly identified some relevant knowledge points in the "Traveling Bag Book," noticing similarities with Zhang Dao's situation.

This could potentially be used as a breakthrough, an idea flashed in Wang Linchi's mind.

Afterwards, he remained quietly in his jail cell. Meanwhile, Zhang Dao easily swallowed the Mutated Treasure Medicine, and its digestion and absorption were rapid.

It was not until the third night that Wang Linchi saw Zhang Dao use skillful lock-picking to open his own cell door and silently slip out. Zhang Dao then unlocked Wang Linchi's cell door and whispered, "Sir, sir..."

Wang Linchi, of course, had to feign sleep at night; otherwise, going for days without sleep would surely arouse suspicion. Feigning disorientation as he "woke up," he showed surprise upon seeing Zhang Dao.

"Sir, don't speak. Follow me. We'll have time for questions after we escape," Zhang Dao said, then skillfully led Wang Linchi out of the prison. The entire process was as smooth as flowing water; even on their way out of Yunling County Town, they did not encounter any patrolling guards.

"We can't get out of the city; there's a curfew in the county," Wang Linchi finally said.

"No worries. I heard this morning that those Bandits are supposed to raid again tonight. The city has set up a dragnet, aiming for revenge."

"We can slip away in the chaos."

Zhang Dao's statement was half-true. The Bandits indeed planned to raid again, and the chaos would provide an opportunity to escape—this part was true, as he had experienced this scenario many times. However, the city setting up a dragnet for revenge was false; no one expected the Bandits to return just three days later.

He said this to allay Wang Linchi's suspicions, implying he had heard about the planned revenge from the jailers and thus indirectly learned about the Bandits. Otherwise, he couldn't explain how he knew of their plans.

"I didn't realize you were so meticulous in your thinking," Wang Linchi offered a casual compliment, though he didn't believe a word Zhang Dao said.

No matter how outrageous your claims, can you really pinpoint the timing so accurately? Wang Linchi naturally sensed the Bandits' movements; they would attack in at most ten minutes.

After some maneuvering, under Zhang Dao's guidance, they successfully escaped Yunling County Town. Wang Linchi naturally feigned surprise, cooperating as the situation required.

By the time they had escaped the danger, dawn was breaking.

"Phew, that was truly perilous," Wang Linchi sighed, feeling it was appropriate to say something.

"Sir, you are blessed with longevity; such minor troubles cannot hold you back," Zhang Dao said, and this time he was being truthful. According to the original course of events, if he hadn't intervened, Wang Linchi wouldn't have been delayed so long, would have left Yunling County Town much earlier, and wouldn't have encountered the Bandits.

"There's no guarantee of good fortune in these times," Wang Linchi said nonchalantly, then continued, "Let's find a secure place to rest properly for a while. That will also give you a chance to begin studying the Way of Magical Talisman soon." 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Upon hearing this, Zhang Dao's heart leaped. He understood the meaning behind Wang Linchi's words. Every time before Wang Linchi was about to implant the Heavenly Talisman Body, he would say something similar as a prelude. Zhang Dao had initially thought it would take three months, but now, less than ten days had passed, and the Heavenly Talisman Body was practically his. This indicated very promising prospects.

"If we want peace, we'll have to head for the deep mountain forests to seek refuge. We'll need to watch out for snakes and insects there," Zhang Dao suggested. He was out of plans and didn't know what to do next, realizing with some helplessness that his original strategy had been prematurely thwarted.

Otherwise, according to his original plan, he would have continued to acquire several precious medicines one after another, further boosting his foundation and Potential.

Fortunately, it wasn't a major setback. No one would disturb those precious medicines. The earliest one would be used was still three years away.

Given his current progress, he would be able to leave Wang Linchi in about half a year and venture out to gain experience on his own. It wouldn't be too late to collect those treasures then. By that time, he would possess the Heavenly Talisman Body and corresponding strength, which would not only make acquiring them easier but also grant him the ability to protect himself. He would also have much more flexibility in many matters and could prevent previously unavoidable regrets.

Even though Wang Linchi had taught him a great deal, Zhang Dao felt little sentiment towards him. In his eyes, Wang Linchi was more like a skill-teaching NPC in a game. How many Players would genuinely thank such an NPC? Instead, they'd take it for granted that the NPC should provide these things and even get annoyed by the tedious fetch quests required to acquire Skills.

"No problem, it's just wilderness survival. I've roamed far and wide, so this sort of thing comes naturally to me. However, finding a truly safe place in the deep mountains and old forests isn't that easy," Wang Linchi said confidently.

In fact, Zhang Dao would much rather stick to his original plan. After all, that was within his control. At most, this 'Wang Linyuan' would just be a bit unlucky. He didn't like Wang Linchi's confident demeanor. He'd been tricked by Wang Linchi countless times before. If not for his ability to turn the tide, Wang Linchi would have doomed him long ago. Although Wang Linchi might have meant well, he seemed completely oblivious to the trouble he caused. He could have just given him the items directly, and they could have gone their separate ways. But now, Zhang Dao still had to jump through hoops and complete these 'quests.'

"Sir, you are truly a great talent," Zhang Dao said, showing no dissatisfaction and instead echoing Wang Linchi's words.

Is he holding a grudge against me? I don't think I've offended him, Wang Linchi was a bit confused. There was nothing wrong with what I said. After all, nowhere is truly safe now, so the deep mountain forests should be fine. Besides, given my persona as a seasoned wanderer, being proficient in wilderness survival is perfectly logical.

Could it be that I messed him up sometime in the past? Wang Linchi considered this. Actually, that's a real possibility. If the Golden Finger he has is indeed some kind of variant of an 'I am a Heroic Spirit' simulator, then in the several timelines previously overwritten by this Golden Finger, Zhang Dao, being less experienced, could indeed have been inadvertently harmed by my actions.

If that's truly the case, then the Golden Finger he possesses... is extremely valuable!

Wang Linchi was, in a sense, a world unto himself. The fact that this Golden Finger could easily overwrite the timeline without him detecting any anomalies indicated it was acting upon his entire world. He possessed inherent time-related principles that made him immune to direct temporal effects. Therefore, only by rewinding the entire, complete world could Wang Linchi remain unaware, because the entire environment would change, making it impossible for him to perceive alterations to himself.

The likelihood of parallel worlds was small, as Wang Linchi knew he possessed Uniqueness; he wouldn't exist in parallel worlds.

Actually, there's another possibility, Wang Linchi quickly considered. It's not time reversal or timeline overwriting, but past alteration. Past alteration is simpler than both; it's like changing a script. Everything only truly happens once, but during the script-changing process, Zhang Dao experienced it multiple times. This allowed him to explore different versions and identify the most beneficial script before implementing the final alteration. It's analogous to the previous root erasure of the Game System. However, in terms of technology, this is far more advanced. After all, the root erasure of the Game System was essentially a technology derived from the Goblins' methods for returning home—not a specialized one. The one Zhang Dao possesses is most likely professional-grade technology.

The more Wang Linchi thought about it, the more he desired this Golden Finger.

Regardless of which type it was, its value to Wang Linchi was extremely high.

"What's so great about that? One learns these things naturally after spending enough time out in the world," Wang Linchi laughed, not minding Zhang Dao's apparent aversion.

As long as there are benefits, I don't care if he secretly resents me; he could even insult me openly.

"I remember there's a deserted mountain about a hundred li to the north. We could take shelter there temporarily until things blow over, then come out," Wang Linchi suggested.

Zhang Dao, naturally, had no idea about such a place, having never been there. He could only follow Wang Linchi.

Once I get what I'm supposed to, I need to leave quickly to avoid any further complications, Zhang Dao thought.