I'm just an ornamental fish in the water.

Jiang Li felt as if she had entered a strange perspective.

From this perspective, he stands in complete darkness, with no sky above and no ground below; there is no darkness at all.

In this darkness, the only striking and unusual thing was a cluster of crimson light.

Jiang Li couldn't help but move closer; the closer she got, the clearer the light became.

Finally, Jiang Li saw the light clearly. It was outlined by a stream of crimson light, depicting an incomparably beautiful carp with a tail that ordinary carp did not have, resembling a fiery cloud.

Is this me?

Jiang Lisheng suddenly understood, but upon closer inspection, she discovered that within the carp phantom formed by the crimson divine light, there was a human figure the size of an infant curled up.

The man's build and appearance were exactly the same as Jiang Li's in her previous life.

Is this me too?

Jiang Li suddenly realized.

It seems that this is my current physical body and my former soul?

"Buzz!"

Just then, a deep blue light, with a touch of red, descended from the darkness and violently enveloped the crimson carp.

The deep blue light began to nurture the crimson carp within.

Jiang Li felt warm all over, and there was a strange feeling, like fetal movement.

As the deep blue divine light enveloped and permeated him, Jiang Li discovered that the deep blue light was becoming lighter and lighter, but the crimson carp within it was becoming more and more eye-catching and dazzling.

After an unknown amount of time, the deep blue divine light completely disappeared, and the crimson carp transformed into something resembling a red sun.

It seems that I absorbed that deep blue light?

As Jiang Li was pondering, she saw the soul inside the crimson carp begin to move.

I need to stretch.

As Jiang Li pondered silently, the spirit stretched.

I am looking at myself; "I" am consciousness, the absolute master of my body and soul.

Jiang Li suddenly understood.

As the soul moved, the dazzling crimson carp light and shadow, as bright as the red sun, began to slowly dim.

All light is being absorbed by the soul.

Finally, the crimson carp's light and shadow also disappeared completely, replaced by a dazzling soul.

All the light—the deep blue radiance, the crimson carp-like glow—merged into my soul.

Tick-tock...

In the darkness, a soft sound seemed to be heard, exceptionally clear in the empty silence.

Jiang Li "saw" a seed.

But Jiang Li knew that this was not a seed, but a very abstract concept, which was born in his dantian.

This is the seed of Dharma Qi, the root of all laws, and the seed necessary for exploring the universe and nature.

It is also... the origin of a cultivator.

Jiang Li opened her eyes.

Looking around, I found myself still standing in the reception hall of the Luoshui Divine Palace, but the feeling of floating that I had when I was a carp was gone.

Instead, there is a long-lost but familiar feeling of being grounded.

foot?

Jiang Li looked down somewhat awkwardly and saw her toes, and...

He looked up again and saw Lady Luoshui not far in front of him.

Then, Jiang Li slowly, slowly squatted down, wrapped her hands around her ankles, curled herself into a ball, and lowered her head, like an ostrich.

"Hehehe..."

He heard Lady Luoshui's suppressed laughter.

From the perspective of the Goddess of Luoshui, the exquisite and gorgeous crimson exotic carp transformed into a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, handsome and refined, with strangely red pupils.

Looking at the young man's actions and his obvious embarrassment, Lady Luoshui winked playfully and raised her hand to beckon.

A crimson brocade fluttered by and landed on Jiang Li. With flashes of red light, Jiang Li was now wearing a long, flowing red robe.

"The Heavenly Court's Weaving Bureau sent a bolt of red brocade two years ago. I don't like wearing this color, so I've kept it. Now it's perfect for you to use."

Lady Luoshui smiled with satisfaction.

Jiang Li stood up somewhat awkwardly, raising her hands. On the seemingly consistent red brocade, there were actually intricate fish and dragon patterns embroidered.

As he moved, the patterns seemed to come alive.

This is the finest Nine Jade Immortal Brocade from the Heavenly Court's Weaving Bureau. Even a Heavenly Princess would have to make arrangements in advance if she wanted it.

Looking at the young man who was examining her with great curiosity, Lady Luoshui smiled knowingly.

He turned around and sat back down, laughing, "You're quite lucky. His Majesty King Yu bestowed upon you a wisp of the original spiritual essence of the Huai River God, directly opening your bridge between heaven and earth. Not only did you take form, but you also condensed a seed of Dharma Qi, officially embarking on the path of cultivation."

Jiang Li didn't speak, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion.

He is genuinely confused right now.

Although she was in a world where gods were manifesting, Jiang Li was almost always in the Ten Thousand Fish Pond and had no contact with outside information.

But he still managed to glean a few key words.

The Huai River God's original spiritual essence, the bridge between heaven and earth, the seed of Dharma Qi, the path of cultivation!

Am I now a spiritual practitioner?

Jiang Li thought about it in a daze, feeling as if it were all unreal.

"Greetings, Your Majesty! Your Majesty's blessings are boundless!"

After regaining her senses, the first thing Jiang Li did was to bow down to Lady Luoshui.

Regardless of anything else, the Lady Luoshui before him was still the most powerful figure he could reach.

"You're quite self-taught."

Lady Luoshui seemed to be in a much better mood, and said with a smile, "Very well, now that you have refined your Adam's apple and gained a human form, it is no longer appropriate for you to stay in the Fish Pond..."

After a moment of contemplation, Lady Luoshui said, "Since you have such good fortune, you should make the most of it. Go and take on a job as a servant in the Luoshui Divine Palace, responsible for going out to purchase items. This will allow you to see the world and learn about human relationships."

"Yes."

Jiang Li nodded without hesitation. No matter what the job was, as long as it was still within the Luoshui Divine Palace, it was a good thing.

Thinking to himself, Jiang Li was about to step back when he looked up slightly and saw that Lady Luo Shui seemed to be eager to try.

Jiang Li immediately knelt down in worship.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that all sentient beings have names, which they use to walk among humans. I have just been born as a human, but I do not know how to address myself. I beg Your Majesty to bestow upon me a name so that I may have a foundation."

Lady Luoshui glanced at Jiang Li with some surprise, raised her eyebrows in satisfaction, and smiled, "Since you have made this request, I will naturally not be stingy."

After saying that, he began to calculate with great interest, muttering to himself.

Yes, you guessed right.

Jiang Li's face showed a hint of anticipation at just the right moment.

Indeed, to Lady Luoshui, she was a newborn child without a name.

As for Lady Luoshui, she seemed quite willing to give herself a name, but was too embarrassed to say it directly.

So it seems this lady has quite a childlike heart?

"You are a fish in human form, and your element is water."

Without keeping Jiang Li waiting too long, Lady Luoshui said thoughtfully, "However, the path of cultivation emphasizes the balance and circulation of the five elements. As a water spirit, you are naturally weak in the fire element. Therefore, we will name you Li, which means 'fire'."

Looking at the handsome and charming red-eyed boy before her, Lady Luoshui, for some reason, seemed to have a sudden inspiration and said, "Since you have taken form before me, you are destined to be with me. You shall take the surname Jiang and follow me."

"From now on, you shall be called Jiang Li, shall we?"

Jiang Li was involuntarily in a daze.

He bowed three times to the Goddess of Luoshui.

"Yes, Jiang Li, thank you for bestowing this name upon me, Your Majesty."

She looked up, her eyes still showing a hint of bewilderment.

After going around in circles, it still inherited the name from its previous life.

Is it a coincidence, or is it simply the workings of fate?