The Twelfth Guardian of Great Sui: A Time Traveler's Rise in the Sui-Tang Era

Thrust into the turbulent twilight of the Sui Dynasty, you awaken as Ma Zhan—the twelfth adopted son of the legendary Kao Shan King, Yang Lin. With rebellion brewing and dynasties collapsing, survival seems impossible. Your plan? Keep your head down and wait for the golden age of Tang. But fate has other plans. The moment you decide to play it safe, the "Salted Fish System" activates, forcing this reluctant hero onto a path of glory he never wanted. Can a time traveler who just wants to coast through history become one of the Twelve Taibao and reshape an empire?