Almanac Master

Liang Sheng is a bad seed. When he was seventeen or eighteen, he started following his gang leader on the streets. He never got much education and had no real skills, idling away his days in a daze—stealing, acting as a lackey, doing all sorts of shady and dishonorable deeds. Those who knew him said this guy was beyond redemption, the kind of person who would surely come to a bad end. Then… the bad seed Liang Sheng just died. ▲Question: How do we reform a bad seed even the gods can’t save into a good young man? ▲Answer: No one can help with that except himself… A story of rebirth into the past, teaching his younger self to become a better man in the future. "Because my name is also Liang Sheng—except that ‘Sheng’ stands for rebirth."

The Surname Master is an ancient and rarely mentioned folk profession in our country. Legend has it that every surname carries an innate talent from an ancient clan, and possessing that surname grants access to its unique abilities. According to the 28th National Population and Surname Census, there are currently over 13,060 surnames in China. So, do you know… what your surname once represented in the past? Note: The Surname Master is a profession.

"Humans who walk on two legs upon the earth—half came from the sea, half from the trees. Those given life by the sea are innately strong, while those given life by the trees fear no death. Though they look alike, they are not of the same kind—one is flesh and blood, fearing pain; the other turns to dust once severed from the land." —Excerpt from *The 2004 Translation of Amusha’s Ballad of Foreign Races* Note: Nonsensical but non-sci-fi, 1V1, mutual adoration enthusiast, free sugary fluff.

The Ominous Star, known as the celestial lone star said to ignite wars and bring calamities. As the foremost of the three ominous stars, the ever-unsettling social troublemaker Greed Wolf Star, after three thousand years in prison, was transferred to a new job at the Star of Prosperity. Lord Lùxīng of the Courier Trade: "Star of Prosperity, the courier industry has ranked 328th out of 360 trades for at least fifteen years! Working hard delivering packages only to get bad reviews! This baby is aggrieved!" Lord Lùxīng of the Embroidery Trade: "Star of Prosperity, the embroidery industry—ranked 251st out of 360 trades—has seen no new talent for at least forty years! At this rate, it's doomed!" Lord Lùxīng of the Officialdom Trade: "Star of Prosperity, here are the 6,572 rice bowls belonging to incompetent mortals you must personally smash today! Please take note!" Greed Wolf Star: "Excuse me???" * "Out of all 360 trades, each produces its own champions. The legacy of the high and the low, from scholars to farmers, artisans, merchants." Pairing: Lone Star × Ominous Star