Translator: Ray | TLC: SnowTime
经过一段时间的观察，尚可发现戍族除了种植之外，几乎没有其他特别擅长的技能。打猎缺少利器，布置陷阱简单粗暴，编织、缝补等还处于不追求美感的实用阶段，至于其他诸如打造、酿酒、文化艺术等等，更是不能和其他大族相比。这可能与他们常年流离失所有关，没有安稳的环境为他们提供足够的学习空间。
After a period of observation, Shang Ke found that the Shu Clan had few skills that they were particularly good at aside from agriculture. For hunting they lacked sharp weapons, their traps were simple and crude. Weaving and sewing were still in the practical stages, without a care for aesthetics. As for the others, such as forging, brewing, culture and art, etc., they were even less likely to compete with other large clans. This may be related to their year-round forced wandering; they lack a secure environment to provide them with enough time to learn.
尚可估计他们以前信奉的神灵应该与种植有关，他们对于土地和植物的认识，堪称经验丰富，短短几个月的时间，他们就开辟了数百亩山田，移栽了许多可食用的瓜果蔬菜。用这些食物，可以去山外的小镇换取其他物资，但依然无法完全保障温饱问题。
Shang Ke reckoned that the god they had previously believed in had to do with agriculture. Their understanding of the land and vegetation was very experienced. In just a few months, they had established hundreds of acres of mountain fields and transplanted many edible fruits and vegetables. This food could be used to barter for other supplies from the small town outside the mountain, but it still could not fully guarantee their survival.
邪神主杀戮和诅咒，最多只能做些威慑野兽、开山引流之类的粗活，但尚可不同，他掌握着许多技能，编织、锻造、厨艺、修理、医术、乐器等等，都可以入梦的形式选择性地传授给戍族族人。
The original Evil God of slaughter and curses could only do a few rough tasks at best, such as deterring beasts, clearing areas, draining water and the like. But Shang Ke was different, he has many different skills, such as weaving, forging, cooking, repairing, medical expertise, musical instruments, etc. This can be selectively taught to the Shu Clan in the form of dreams.
他最先选择传授的对象就是族长之女缇玛，她是伊帝族王子未来的王妃，与她打好关系，绝对是有必要的。小姑娘胆子很大，对于尚可出现在她梦中，不但没有丝毫畏惧之色，反而兴奋不已。尚可问她想学什么技艺，她考虑再三，选择了编织和医术。
The first person he chose to teach was the Chief’s eldest daughter, Tima, the future princess of the Imperial Yi Clan. It was absolutely necessary to have a good relationship with her. The little girl was very brave. Not only was she fearless when Shang Ke appeared in her dream, she was very excited. Shang Ke asked her what skills she wanted to learn, she considered it thoughtfully and chose weaving and medicine.
编织与生活息息相关，而医术的学习对于熟悉植物的戍族人而言，具有天然优势。
Weaving was closely related to people’s lives, and the Shu Clan who was familiar with plants had a natural advantage in learning medicine.
看到她的选择，尚可觉得这姑娘真不错，胆大心细，踏踏实实，不贪多不急进，他很乐意将自己的技能传授给她。
Seeing her choices, Shang Ke felt that the girl was really good. She was bold, meticulous, steadyfast and not greedy nor impatient for advancement. He was very willing to teach his skills to her.
不只是她，还有族中其他颇有天赋的孩子，尚可都会传授一两个技能，然后再由他们传授给自己的族人。
Not only her, the Shu Clan had other talented children. Shang Ke would teach the other talent children one or two skills, which will then be passed on to the rest of the clan through them.
于是在戍族内部经常会看到一个奇怪的现象，一群大人围在几个孩子身边，跟他们学习编织或者辨识药草。
As a result, a strange phenomenon was often seen within the Shu Clan. A group of adults would gather around a few children to learn about weaving or identifying herbs.
戍族人惊喜地发现，他们信奉的这只神灵，掌握着各种各样的技能，而且毫不藏私地传授给他们。如此亲民的神灵，他们还是第一次见到。
The Shu Clan was pleasantly surprised to find that the god they believed in possessed a variety of skills and taught them without any secret. This was the first time they’ve a god who was so aware of the needs of people.
不过，一只战斗系神灵掌握这么多生活技能，总觉得有哪里不对。看乌诺神那强壮的身躯，威猛的气势，哪里像是喜欢织布种田的样子？他脸上戴的抽象面具，身上穿的兽皮裙，手上拿的大石锤，都显露了他不善手工的特性……
However, something always feel weird for a battle-type god to have so many life skills.Look at God Uno’s strong body and that bold and powerful attitude, just which part of him looked like he like sto weave and farm? The abstract mask on his face, the animal hide worn on his body and the hammer in his hand all revealed his poor handiwork…
戍族人琢磨许久，最终得出一个结论：并非这只神灵不善手工，而是塑造他的人类，不善手工。
The Shu Clan pondered for a long time, and finally came to the conclusion that: It’s not that this god is not good at handicraft, it was instead the human who shaped him that was not good at it.
他们很不厚道地表示，幸好那群信奉者已经灭族，才让他们有机会成为乌诺神的信奉者。在他的悉心教导下，戍族人从粗鄙的农民逐步晋级成为技艺高超的能工巧匠，还出现了几名极具音乐天分的乐师。虽说他们的技能比起尚可这位大师还差了很远，但在这个世界，已经是非常出众了。不过几年时间，戍族便在附近村镇闯出了不小的名气，几名青年更因此娶到了外族的妻子。
They thought very insincerely to themselves, thankfully the previous believers had died out, which gave them the chance to become God Uno’s believers. Under his careful guidance, the Shu Clan people gradually advanced from crude peasants to a skilled craftsmen, and several musicians also emerged with great musical talents. Although their skills were far worse than Shang Ke, the great master, in this world they were already very exceptional. In but a few years, the Shu Clan gained a great reputation in the nearby villages and towns, and several young men have even married foreign wives.
而这一切，都因为尚可这只“邪神”的庇佑，戍族人对他的虔诚度几乎达到满值，他所获得的神灵之力也越来越多。
All of this was possible because of the “Evil God’s” blessing. The Shu Clan had almost reached a high level of devotion towards him, and he was able to gain more and more power.
几年之后，伊帝国王子即将选妃的消息如期而至，戍族也获得一个名额，族长戍晤在欣喜之余，决定让十七岁的缇玛去王城参加选拔。
A few years later, news arrived that the Imperial Yi Clan’s Prince was going to choose a bride as per Shang Ke’s expectation. The Shu Clan also won a place. This brought joy to the Shu Clan’s Chief and he decided to let the seventeen-year-old Tima go to the capital to participate in the selection.
尚可期待已久的王城之行，终于要启程了。
For Shang Ke, the long-awaited trip to the capital was finally going to start.
为了不让女儿太过寒酸，戍晤将自己大半积蓄都交给了她，虽然比不上富族，却也不至于失了颜面。戍族对于自我的认识还是过于保守，他们种植的作物在大陆拥有很好的口碑，他们的服饰风格独特，质地精良；他们的医术，也救治了不少人的性命。他们与世无争地隐居在阿特亚山，但他们的名气，却已经传入了王城。
In order not to let his daughter appear too shabby, Shu Wu gave her most of his savings, whilst it was not as much as the rich clans, she would not lose face. The Shu Clan’s awareness of themselves was still too conservative. The crops they planted had a good reputation on the mainland. Their clothing style was unique and its quality was excellent; their medical skills had also saved many lives. They lived comfortably and solitarily on Mount Altia, but their fame had spread to the capital.
直到走出大山后，他们才会真正认识到，尚可传授给他们的技能是怎样宝贵的财富。
They will not know the true value of the skills Shang Ke taught them until they left the mountain.
第一次进入繁华的大城市，缇玛等人心中忐忑，每一步都走得十分拘谨，生怕闹出什么笑话。然而，尽管他们如此低调谨慎，还是引来了不少人的注目。
As their first time stepping into a bustling major city, Tima and the others all felt nervous. Every step taken was full of caution, fearful of turning into laughingstocks. Yet, despite their low-key and cautious attitude, they attracted a lot of attention.
戍族众人差点掉头就走，完全不知道他们哪里出错了，对这些城里人而言，他们这群农民可是地地道道的乡下土包子，一不小心就会受到嘲讽攻击。
The Shu Clan almost turned around and left, they did not understand what they did wrong. For these city dwellers, they were authentic country bumpkins, and if they were not careful, they would be mocked.
就在他们暗自思量是否离开城市，绕路而行时，周围的议论声断断续续地传入他们的耳中。硬着头皮听了一会，他们才知道完全不是那么回事。
As they considered among themselves whether they should leave the city or continue walking the streets, they heard pieces of the chatter around. After listening, they realised that it was not what they thought at all.
“那是哪族人？怎么以前从没见过？”
“Which clan is that? How come I’ve never seen them before?”
“他们的服装真漂亮，是最新流行的款式吗？”
“They have beautiful clothes. Is that the latest fashion?”
“咦，好香，这是什么香料？”
“Oh, what a good fragrance, what kind of perfume is this?”
“看他们脸上戴的面具，不知道是用什么材质打造的，好精致。”
“Look at the masks worn on their faces, I don’t know what materials were used for them, but they are exquisite”.
……
不知道从什么时候开始，戍族对面具产生了浓厚的兴趣。戴面具既是他们对神灵的崇拜，也是一种个性的表现。根据各人的喜好，他们的面具也各不相同，几乎形成了一种面具文化。不仅如此，他们身上的香料、饰品、器具制造也得益于尚可的指导。戍族人平时不爱打扮，但为了这次远行，他们将手上最好的物品全都拿了出来。
At some point, the Shu people developed a strong interest in masks. Wearing a mask was both a show of worship to their god and an expression of individuality. According to their preferences, their masks were also different, almost forming a mask culture. In addition, the production of perfumery, ornaments and wares on their bodies were through Shang Ke’s guidance. The Shu Clan usually didn’t like to dress up, but for this trip, they brought all the best items they had.
听到周围人的议论，戍族心中的紧张尽去，取而代之的是一种难以言喻的喜悦和骄傲。数十年来，他们一直在大陆漂泊，受尽他人白眼，即使生活有所改变，他们依然有些自卑，不敢与外人接触太多，以免招惹麻烦，害戍族不得不再次迁移。而今怀着忐忑的心，走出大山，本已做好了被人歧视的准备，没想到居然会得到他人的称赞。
Hearing the comments of the people around them, the tension in their hearts was replaced by an indescribable joy and pride. For decades, they had been wandering on the mainland, suffering from the mocking eyes of others; and even though their lives have changed, they still felt a bit inferior and dared not engage too much with outsiders, so as to avoid causing trouble for fear of being forced to migrate again. But now when they left their mountain with nervous hearts, already preparing their hearts for the worst, they did not expect they would be praised.
【抬起你们的头，展现你们最优秀的一面，不需要在意他人的眼光，因为你们拥有世间最好的品质，勤劳，善良，团结，以及敢于面对任何困难的勇气。】
【Hold your heads high, show your best side. Don’t care about other people’s opinions, because you have the best qualities in the world: diligent, kind, united and courage to face any difficulties.】
乌诺神曾经说过的话在缇玛脑中响起，她隐隐意识到，神灵赋予他们的不只是技能，还有自信和尊严。
Tima recalled the words that God Uno once said, and she faintly realised that God gave them not only skills, but also confidence and dignity.
缇玛缓缓抬起原本低垂的头，眼中闪烁出动人的光彩。
Tima slowly lifted her originally sagged head and her eyes sparkled with radiance.
不远处的一座酒楼中，一名身穿白袍的金发男子靠在窗口，饶有兴致地看着戍族众人走进一家旅馆。
In a nearby restaurant, a blond man in white robes leaned against a window and watched with great interest as the Shu Clan entered an inn.
“既然感兴趣就去会会他们呗。”旁边一名红发男子闻了闻杯中的美酒，眯着一双凤眼调笑道。
“If you’re interested, you can go meet them.” A red-haired man next to him teased as he scented the wine in his glass and smiled with a pair of phoenix eyes.
金发男子转过头，轻挑眉毛：“正有此意。”
The blonde turned his head and gently raised an eyebrow: “I plan to.”
两人随即结账，转入戍族人进驻的那家旅馆。
The two immediately settled the bill and went to the inn the Shu Clan had entered.
晚上，缇玛泡在浴桶中，手里拿着一个木雕把玩。
That night, Tima was soaking in the tub while playing with a wooden carving in her hand.
木雕是以乌诺神的形象雕刻的，缇玛十分喜爱，总是带在身上。
The wooden carving was carved in the image of the God Uno, and Tima was very fond of it and always kept it on her person.
这可把尚可郁闷坏了。他的神灵之力附着在这只木雕上，平时缇玛贴身携带也就算了，为什么洗澡的时候也要拿出来玩耍？
This habit of hers greatly depressed Shang Ke. Shang Ke’s power was attached to this wooden carving. He grudgingly accepted Tima for carrying it around no matter where she went, but why did she have to take it out while bathing all the time?
前有壮男摸他jj，后有美女与他共浴，神灵真不是有节操的人能做的。
Previously, strong men touched his privates, and now there’s a beauty bathing with him. Being a god is really not something a man with integrity can do.
尚可将自己的神识从木雕中脱离，打算去外面放放风。
However, Shang Ke could separate his consciousness from the wood carving to go outside to get some air.
刚飘出房间，迎面就碰上一个金发帅哥和一个红发美男，其中那个金发帅哥看着有些眼熟，飘了一会，尚可猛然想到，这不是主角候选人之一——王子伊塔莫吗？也就是缇玛未来的丈夫。
He had just floated out the room when he ran into a handsome blonde and beautiful red-haired man. The blonde handsome guy looked familiar. Shang Ke thought for a while before he suddenly realised that this was one of the protagonist candidate—Prince Yitamo? Who was also Tima’s future husband.
尚可立刻转头，跟着他飘进房间，直往他的右手凑。
Shange Ke immediately followed the Prince into his room, keeping close to his right hand.
伊塔莫在桌边坐下，十指交握，随意搭在桌上。
Prince Yitamo sat down at the table, his ten fingers interlocked and arbitrarily placed on the table.
尚可从他手臂旁探过去，仔仔细细打量他的掌心，确定没有那颗痣，这才松了一口气。他可不希望到时候要和缇玛抢男人。
Shang Ke started to observe his hand, carefully checking his palm. After determining that there wasn’t a mole, he finally heaved a sigh of relief. He did not want to fight with Tima over a man when the time comes.
认完人后，尚可正准确离开，却发现自己不知道什么时候显出了灵体形态，两只透明的爪子攀在伊塔莫的手臂上，一颗戴着狰狞面具的脑袋进挨着他的胸口，一副想要意图不轨的模样。
After confirming the person, Shang Ke was about to leave when he discovered that his spirit had taken form, with two transparent claws climbing over Yitamo’s arm, a head in a ferocious mask near his chest, presenting the appearance of having unsavory intent.
尚可抬起头，果然见伊塔莫正用他那双碧蓝的眼睛诡异地盯着他，而另一边的红发男子则哈哈大笑：“这是哪里来的小神？”
Shang Ke raised his head and as expected, found himself staring directly into Yitamo’s blue eyes, while the red-haired man next to him laughed, “Where did this little god come from?”.
尚可完全没弄明白自己到底是怎么暴露的，按理来说，只要他不乐意现身，谁也看不到他，更别说凝聚灵体了。
Shang Ke was unclear how he had been exposed. Normally, as long as he was unwilling to show himself, no one could see him let alone his spirit.
这时，尚可突然感觉一股陌生的神灵之力向他涌来，转头望去，对上一双笑眯眯的狐狸眼。
At this time, Shang Ke felt an unfamiliar power directed towards him from a god, turning his head he was met with a pair of smiling fox eyes.
尚可暗暗一惊，这名红发男子是一位神祗？
He was silently surprised, the red-haired man was a god?
“你是谁？”伊塔莫一手撑在下巴上，侧头打量这只不请自来的神灵。
“Who are you?” Yitamo rested his chin on his hand as he tilted his head to size up the uninvited god.
他头戴面具，全身裸露，只穿着一条兽皮裙，某根柱状物什在裙下若隐若现……这狂野的形象，是塑神者的特殊爱好吗？
He wore a mask, he would be bare if not for an animal skin skirt, a pillar-shaped item could be faintly discerned under the skirt… Is this wild image a special hobby of the god?
伊塔莫并不认为他是远古神，因为能存活至今的远古神都拥有强大的神力，绝对不会像眼前这只神灵一般，连自己的灵体都隐藏不住。
Yitamo does not believe him to be an ancient god, because the ancient gods who survived to this day have immense powers, and would never resemble the God in front of him who couldn’t even hide his own spirit.
尚可仗着自己的脸有面具遮掩，也不在乎尴尬，在四只眼睛的注视下，镇定自若地站直身体。
Shang Ke, with his face masked, was not embarrassed; instead he calmly stood up straight under the two’s gaze.
还没来得及表明身份，却见眼前两人的表情变得异常古怪，那名红发男子再次发出惊天动地的笑声，指着尚可捧腹不已。
Before he could introduce himself, the look of the two men he was facing turned so strange that the redhead once again made an earth-shattering laugh, pointing and laughing incessantly at Shang Ke.
怎么个情况？难道是他站立的姿势不对？
What was going on? Is he standing in the wrong position?
尚可低头打量了一下自己，虽说穿得少了点，但身材不错啊。
Shang Ke checked himself from top to bottom, although he was a bit bare in terms of clothing, his figure was great.
“哈哈哈……”红发男子笑得眼泪都出来，还不住拍打桌子。
“Hahaha…” The red-haired man laughed so hard tears came out, he also couldn’t help but slap the table.
伊塔莫也是忍俊不禁。
Yitamo could also not help but laugh.
尚可一脸问号：……
Shang Ke with a face full of question marks: …
“哈哈哈，你，你要不要这么好玩！”红发男子一边笑，一边从怀里摸出一面镜子，对着尚可的脸，“哈哈，你平时不照镜子吗？”
“Hahaha, do, do you have to be so funny?” The red-haired man laughed as he took a mirror from his bosom and pointed it at Shang Ke’s face “Haha, do you usually not look in mirrors?”.
尚可朝镜子望去，只见镜面上映出一张狰狞的面具，仔细看了一会，神奇的事情发生了，面具上那张狰狞的脸，竟然不那么狰狞了，眉头忽紧忽松，出现类似困惑、忧郁、惊悚以及苦大仇深等诸多表情。
He looked into the mirror, seeing a ferocious mask reflecting back at him. If one looked at it carefully an amazing thing happens. One can find that the sinister face on the mask was actually not so ferocious. The brows would relax and tighten, showing expressions akin to confusion, melancholy, horror, great hatred and so on.
这是怎么回事？面具还有变脸技能？
What was going on? Masks also have face changing skills?
【这是完美表情包在面具上激活的效果。请不要怀疑系统的产品质量，它绝不会因为隔着一张面具，就失去美化效果的。】系统的声音突然在尚可的脑中响起。
【This is the effect of the Perfect Expression Pack activated on the mask. Please don’t doubt the quality of the System’s products. It will never lose its beautification effect because of a mask.】 The sound of the System suddenly went off in Shang Ke’s mind.
这TM也叫“美化”！敢不敢再坑爹一点？把他粗犷、英伟、充满智慧的高大形象还给他！
This fucking thing is also called “beautification”! Can you be any more deceptive? Give him back his manly, heroic, and sagely image back to him!
尚可无比愤怒地竖起中指！
Shang Ke promptly gave the System an exceedingly furious middle finger.