Since the advent of mobile phones and the internet, coupled with the old-fashioned LCD TV left by the landlord in their new home, Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier have been like two sponges that have fallen into an ocean of knowledge, absorbing everything about this unfamiliar world at an astonishing speed.

Zhang Shaozhong soon discovered that he, the "modern tour guide," was about to lose his job.

He used to have to painstakingly explain what a car is, what a computer is, and why there are airplanes in the sky.

Now that's great, the two experts can search for it themselves!

Night Enchantress was clutching her flashy purple phone, practically a screen addict.

Her browsing history was incredibly diverse: from "modern women's fashion outfits" to "world food rankings," from "fighting skills tutorials" to "luxury car and yacht prices," and she would even secretly search for "how to make money quickly," ostensibly to help Zhang Shaozhong.

She's particularly obsessed with short video platforms, spending hours scrolling through them. She learns all sorts of internet memes and slang very quickly, and every now and then she'll blurt out, "Hey kid, do I look like this 'retreat retreat'?"

"Absolutely amazing! This hot pot restaurant looks absolutely incredible!"

"Hey, what exactly are they digging for in that 'digging and digging' thing? Is there any deeper meaning?"

Zhang Shaozhong was speechless, and had to patiently explain that it was just for entertainment and had no deeper meaning.

What troubled him even more was that Ye Meier often watched TV dramas like documentaries.

Once, she watched a fantasy drama where the protagonist could destroy the world at any moment. She believed it to be true and grabbed Zhang Shaozhong with a serious face, asking, "You people of later generations, why are the cultivation realms divided so exaggeratedly? You're always talking about the Supreme Being of the Universe? Does that mean that me and that fake high-minded guy aren't even considered beginners?"

It took Zhang Shaozhong a lot of effort to explain to her that it was artistic embellishment and was fake!

The world really still needs to be based on science (probably)!

In contrast, Ling Qingxue's learning path was much more "advanced".

She rarely watches entertainment content, but is instead engrossed in various documentaries, history lectures, science programs, and... the evening news.

She was particularly interested in natural sciences and world geography, and tried to understand the world using her theory of immortality cultivation.

For example, after watching a documentary about the universe, she would fall into deep thought:

"So this world isn't flat and round, but a star floating in the void... Then where is the Immortal Realm? Could it be another star?"

After watching a documentary on geological evolution, she would suddenly realize: "The transformation of seas into mulberry fields is caused by changes in the earth's veins... The depletion of spiritual energy in this world may be related to the dormancy of the earth's veins?"

Even after reading political news, she would seriously analyze: "Is the president of this country equivalent to the prime minister of a mortal dynasty? Yet there is no emperor to check and balance him. Is his power too great? I fear it may cause problems."

Zhang Shaozhong was always stunned when he heard this, feeling that although the fairy's thought process was peculiar, her logic was actually self-consistent!

However, Ling Qingxue's misunderstanding was equally absurd.

She watched a historical drama, full of intrigue and dynastic changes, and she came to believe that this was the "real history" of the world.

He also developed a strong interest in the concept of an "emperor," asking Zhang Shaozhong several times, "Who is the emperor now? Why don't we see him issuing decrees to the world?"

Zhang Shaozhong could only explain, with a wry smile, that the emperor was long gone, and nowadays, democracy and republicanism were emphasized, with leaders elected...

What frustrated Zhang Shaozhong the most was that after absorbing the knowledge, these two big shots also particularly liked to exchange ideas (debate), and often they talked at cross purposes.

For example, after watching an urban romance drama, Ye Meier exclaimed, "In later generations, do men have to give so many flashy but impractical gifts when pursuing women? Houses, cars? Where we come from, strength is the best dowry!"

Ling Qingxue coldly interjected from the side: "Mortal love only disturbs the Daoist mind. Moreover, in my opinion, the status of men and women in this world seems to be equal? ​​Women can also hold official positions and engage in commerce, which is somewhat better than what we had back then."

She saw it in the news.

Ye Meier retorted, "Equality? That's just on the surface! Look at those videos, it's still the men who look at the women more often! In the end, it's all about looks and figure!"

Ling Qingxue retorted, "Physical appearance is nothing more than a beautiful but empty shell. The technology of this world may help people transcend the constraints of the physical body, such as 'plastic surgery'..."

Zhang Shaozhong quickly interrupted, "Stop! Fairy, that's not what I meant by plastic surgery! Big sister, what you saw was an algorithm recommendation! It doesn't represent everything!"

This kind of dialogue happens several times almost every day.

Zhang Shaozhong felt like a kindergarten teacher, constantly correcting two over-aged children with overflowing curiosity and skewed comprehension.

However, it is undeniable that through this frenzied input of information, Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier's understanding of the world is being rapidly updated and constructed.

They are no longer the ignorant "ancient people" they once were, but have gradually come to understand the operating rules, technological level, and cultural features of modern society (although their understanding is somewhat distorted).

They learned that money is important, but it needs to be earned legally; they learned about the existence and binding force of the law.

They learned that there were no obvious cultivators or demonic cultivators in this world (at least not on the surface), and that ordinary people relied on technology and systems to make a living.

This understanding made them much more restrained in their behavior. At least they knew to obey traffic rules when going out, not to "fly over rooftops" at will, and not to use their strength against ordinary people easily, so as not to cause trouble.

Of course, some deeply ingrained beliefs are still difficult to change.

For example, Ye Meier always believed that "might makes right" was the truth, but in this world, the definition of "strong" has become being rich and powerful or having online influence.

Ling Qingxue still adheres to the concept of "cultivation is paramount," but replaces "absorbing spiritual energy" with "learning knowledge and comprehending nature," and believes that the restlessness of modern society is not conducive to "enlightenment."

Watching the two bigwigs scroll through their phones and argue about whether "quantum mechanics confirms the Tao begets one, one begets two" or "is social media a new kind of mind-altering magic," Zhang Shaozhong lay on his sofa, feeling complicated.

On the one hand, he was glad that they adapted quickly, which reduced a lot of trouble for him.

On the other hand, he felt a little sad—it seemed that his role as a "guide" was becoming less and less important.

Will I be disliked in the future?

Just then, without even looking up, Ye Meier shouted, "Hey kid! Stop lying around like a corpse! Go get me a glass of water! And check where the takeout is!"

Ling Qingxue added casually, "Warm water is fine, don't add ice."

Zhang Shaozhong: "...Alright!"

Well, it seems that the core position of the "nanny" is still secure for the time being.

He resignedly got up and headed to the kitchen.

The days of helping these two time-traveling masters adapt to modern life have been both painful and joyful, and it seems like this will continue for quite some time.