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V1 Chapter 029: Wolf Pup Rostam

"I choose 'Medical Sage,' 'Natural Lifespan,' and 'Growing Stronger with Age.'"

Li Xingshan said.

【You're not picking a blue talent? (Annoyed)】

"Hey, hey! That 'Wife Hunter,' it seems ridiculous from the start!" Li Xingshan said helplessly, "The activation conditions are even harder than the previous 'Sly Smiling Shiba Inu'."

Indeed, for 'Sly Smiling Shiba Inu,' he only needed to be naughty to receive rewards. But for 'Wife Hunter,' not only did he need to be naughty, but he also needed to do so with someone else's partner.

Of course, there's a reason for Li Xingshan's choice of the two green talents.

Although 'Natural Lifespan' seemed unremarkable with its description "You will only die due to aging unless killed," it implied that as long as he didn't act recklessly, the characters in this simulation wouldn't die due to unexpected accidents.

After all, the "Villain Simulator" had numerous variables; he might even get hit by a falling flowerpot while walking down the street.

With this talent, coupled with 'Medical Sage' and 'Growing Stronger with Age,' as long as he survived past sixty, his character would become stronger and stronger!

It seems that when selecting talents, one shouldn't only focus on rarity and effects. If two talents can complement each other, it might create a "1+1 ≥ 2" effect.

Is this really a "Villain Simulator"? It's practically a "Retirement Simulator"!

Li Xingshan's mind was already conjuring an image of a kind old doctor muttering phrases like, "The older you get, the more you need to replenish!"

【Talent selection complete. Generating character template.】

【Simulated life is about to begin.】

【0 Years Old: You were born in a village near Mondstadt. Your father is a village doctor, and your mother is a common farmer.】

This time's starting point was quite ordinary.

After all, in the previous two simulations, he had either been born into a wealthy merchant family or a scholarly family. Such privileged backgrounds made it easier for Li Xingshan to become a "villain." Now that he's just an ordinary villager, he probably won't be able to do anything bad, right?

【1 Year Old: A new neighbor moves in next door, a tenant of Mondstadt's nobility. They have a son your age named Rostam.】

Rostam?

That name sounds somewhat familiar.

While Li Xingshan isn't a "scholar of Genshin Impact," he does remember a bit about some famous characters from the game's history.

Wait...

Wolf Pup Rostam!

Yes, Li Xingshan suddenly recalled that this was the name of the vice-captain of the Mondstadt Knights five hundred years ago and the founder of the Favonius Bladework—Wolf Pup Rostam.

Although there's a possibility of having the same name, this simulator's tendency is not to allocate NPCs with the same name as important characters.

This indicates...

"Little System! Is this simulated life... set five hundred years ago?"

【The timeline of all simulated lives is random. Please deduce the exact time yourself, Host.】

As expected... trying to get important information from the system is practically impossible.

Oh well, let's continue.

【2 Years Old: Guided by your father, you start learning about pharmacology from a young age. Surprisingly, you seem to have a talent for it. Before you can even talk properly, you can already recognize various herbs and their properties.】

【3 Years Old: Because you live nearby, you quickly become good friends with Rostam. Unlike your quiet nature, Rostam has always been energetic and lively. He especially loves hearing legends and stories about heroes. He tells you that one day, he will become a great hero protecting Mondstadt.】

【4 Years Old: You also want to become the hero in Rostam's dreams. However, due to your frail constitution, you're not skilled in martial arts. Instead, you become more obsessed with medicine and wish to use it to benefit more people.】

Seeing this description, Li Xingshan was nearly moved to tears. This is exactly the simulated life he'd envisioned!

Practicing medicine for the betterment of society, using the golden needle to overcome challenges—no matter how one thinks about it, it's impossible to develop into a villain!

【5 Years Old: You raise a small rabbit named "Snowball." However, your purpose for keeping it is not due to a fondness for animals but to conduct various medical experiments. As the village doctor, your father can no longer satisfy your thirst for knowledge.】

【6 Years Old: You're undoubtedly a genius in medicine (activating the 'Medical Sage' talent). Even without guidance, your surgical skills improve rapidly. You can even perfectly mend the leg of a rabbit you broke. Your friend Rostam occasionally asks you curiously why your little rabbit, Snowball, never seems to grow bigger. You smile and don't reply because you know it's not the original rabbit anymore.】

Wait, something seems off...

Could it be developing in some strange direction?

【7 Years Old: You and Rostam are playing in the forest when you see a strange man digging a grave. Rostam wants to stop him, but when the man turns around, both of you see a terrifying face that defies description. Even brave Rostam is somewhat fearful and quickly pulls you away. You tell the villagers about this, but no one believes you. Afterwards, you often dream of the man's face and his eerie smile.】

【8 Years Old: Your medical skills have long surpassed your father's, but he seems somewhat averse to your "innovative" medical methods, considering them contrary to traditional practices. You often argue about this.】

【9 Years Old: Your rabbit Snowball was taken away by the naughty kids from a neighboring village. Despite feeling somewhat annoyed at the loss of this "medical tool," you didn't take it to heart. However, in the evening, a heavily wounded Rostam, covered in injuries, returns your rabbit to you with a smile. Later, you find out that he fought a battle against the kids from the neighboring village, outnumbered but determined to retrieve your rabbit.】

【10 Years Old: Rostam's talent in swordsmanship is on par with your medical talents. Even without an excellent mentor, he trains himself using various methods. One day, he accidentally breaks his leg during training, and the injury is severe. Even your father, the village's only doctor, believes his leg would be crippled. But you don't give up. You exhaust all methods to treat Rostam's leg. Miraculously, you manage to completely heal it. Rostam is deeply moved and decides to become sworn brothers with you. Your choices are...】

【1. Gladly accept.】

【2. Politely decline.】