During famines, they used the food from their spatial storage to provide disaster relief; during droughts, they used magic to bring rain; during floods, they built rivers to divert water; they also went to the battlefield to observe the generals' troop deployments; and more often, they provided free medical consultations everywhere. She always remembered what her master had said: to remember one's original aspirations.

Two hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, and their cultivation remained at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. Xiao Li knew that this world did not allow people to exist beyond the Golden Core stage, so she did not force them.

They had been to Mo Family Village, but unfortunately no one recognized them anymore. They had also been to the capital, but the Shen family had long since fallen into decline.

They ventured into the deep mountains together. Except for Xiao Jiu, all the spirit pets died of old age. Xiao Li tried to slow their aging with spiritual springs and rare treasures, but to little avail. She lost interest in acquiring any more spirit pets.

As their time was drawing near, they sensed their impending doom. They found a cave, set up some formations to ensure that no one could enter for a hundred years, and then passed away together.

The moment she closed her eyes, Xiaoli seemed to hear a soft moan before plunging into deep darkness.

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Yun Yu Niang lived a very comfortable life. Her son and daughter-in-law were filial, her daughter was obedient, and her husband was considerate. She had many children and grandchildren and no worries about food or clothing!

Mo Qingshan was also very proud. His son's career was thriving, and now he had opened a martial arts school that was famous throughout the world. He had done right by his ancestors.

Mo Yunxiao is very grateful to his sister, because she fulfilled his dream of becoming a martial arts hero, which allowed him to meet the love of his life and have a happy family.

Chen Niang silently watched Xiao Li live happily, carefully managing her estate and shops. Even after she and Shen Qi gave them to him and disappeared, he still stayed there, waiting for her to return.

Later, he met the headman's daughter in the village, whose bright, star-like eyes were just like the person in his memory.

He enjoyed looking at her, and gradually, he felt less lonely, and his heart seemed less empty. He thought, he had found his girl.

Xiao Jiu'er became an embroiderer, and her skills were famous throughout the world. Even the empresses in the palace loved her so much that they would spend a fortune for a single piece of embroidery.

Later, she married a scholar, and then became the wife of a successful candidate in the imperial examinations. After that, she moved to the capital with her husband.

Although they were far apart, she always remembered that her sister was a benefactor to her and her brother. No matter where she went, she would send back carefully selected gifts without fail.

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Xiao Li opened her eyes and found herself in a rumbling train carriage. She sensed the space and realized she was still there, so she breathed a sigh of relief.

Thinking of Shen Qi, her eyes welled up with tears. Even though she had seen through life and death, the loss of two hundred years of companionship left her feeling empty and heartbroken.

"Master, I have good news to tell you." 123's adorable voice rang in my mind.

"Hmm~ What's the good news?"

"Shen Qi might have come to this world too." 123 was a little proud; it was all thanks to it.

"Really?" Xiaoli asked excitedly.

123 laughed smugly: "With this system on the job, one is worth two."

"Speak quickly..."

The system is incredibly cowardly.

“Yes, Master, it’s like this. After you passed away, I took back the jade pendant space and merged it with the other things. But I found that Shen Qi’s soul actually followed me here.”

Because of the spatial protection, and because his soul was undamaged, I determined that he had also entered this spacetime.

Xiao Li gradually calmed down, wondering if he had retained any memories. She needed to find him quickly. Perhaps she should try to absorb his memories first.

This is a world within a book, set in the early 1970s. It was a special era, a time when people were passionate and radical, and many crafts were lost during this period.

Tang Xiaoli was born into such a family of artisans; her parents were traditional sugar-making artisans in their early years.

Later, when private businesses were no longer allowed, Tang's father cleverly donated his skills to the sugar factory, which earned him two permanent jobs.

Tang Xiaoli is the eldest child in her family. She is seventeen years old this year. After graduating from high school, she worked in a textile factory. She was admitted to the school through her own entrance exam because of her good grades and intelligence.

The second child, Tang Xiaoxing, is sixteen years old this year. She just graduated from high school and is unemployed at home. Just then, the neighborhood committee mobilized her to go to the countryside.

Because her parents didn't like her as sweet-talking as her second sister, Tang's mother directly asked her eldest daughter to give up her job to her second sister, Tang Xiaoxing, and send her to the countryside.

There is also a younger brother in the family who is twelve years old and in junior high school. When Xiaoli came over, he had just boarded the train to leave home and was about to go to the countryside.

The story unfolds in the educated youth settlement of Yangshu Village.

Miao Miao, the female supervisor, is an educated youth from Beijing who was sent to the countryside. She is the only daughter in her family. Her parents are both junior leaders in the military region. She has three older brothers. She went to the countryside on a whim because of the encouragement of her good friend Xiao Qingyu.

She studied and improved in Yangshu Village, found her life partner, grew together, went to university, and finally became a winner in life.

The original owner, Tang Xiaoli, was her counterpart: poor, insecure, and secretly in love with the male protagonist. In the end, she was tricked and left in the countryside, never leaving that small mountain village for the rest of her life.

Xiao Li opened her eyes, feeling sorry for the girl. She was actually so smart; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to get into the textile factory on her own. She could have changed her fate by going to university, but instead, she was tricked and forced to marry such a despicable person.

Even so, she had no desire for revenge; she only wanted to stay away and live her own life. Her only wish, however, was not for herself, but for someone who had once helped her.

"Hello everyone, my name is Guan Miaomiao, and I'm from Beijing. Let's all introduce ourselves."

Xiao Li glanced at her. This was the female lead—passionate, flamboyant, generous, and beautiful…

"Hello everyone, my name is Xiao Qingyu, and I'm also from Beijing. Miaomiao and I are good friends." A pretty girl next to her spoke up, with two braids hanging down her shoulders, her fingers playing with the ends of her hair, looking shy.

Tsk~ This little white flower is so easy to recognize.

Everyone introduced themselves one after another, and Xiaoli also gave a brief introduction.

"We're all going to Yangshu Village, what a coincidence! We must unite and contribute our share to rural development." Guan Miaomiao truly lives up to her role as the female lead; her thoughts and awareness are exceptionally high.

Everyone chimed in, then they shared a bunch of quotes, and finally sang a few songs together before it was over.

Xiao Li sat quietly, closed her eyes to rest, and silently circulated her cultivation technique. Only when she sensed the presence of spiritual roots within her body did she feel at ease.

When it was time to eat, she would take out eggs and snacks from her satchel, which was actually her spatial storage. When the original owner went to the countryside, Tang's mother only packed her bedding and a few old clothes; she had nothing else.

After two days of torment, they finally arrived in Yang City. Xiao Li was about to collapse; no matter how much she carried in her bag, she couldn't keep taking out food forever.