pertwk Chapter 73 Leaving the Great Wilderness
Chapter 73 Leaving the Great Wilderness
Chapter 73 Leaving the Great Wilderness
"The Tao follows the natural way..."
Shi An's words caused Liu Shen to fall into a brief moment of contemplation. Then it said softly, "Your comprehension is good. The Dao follows nature, and all things are mutually generating and mutually restraining, and there is a reason for all of this."
"The path of cultivation is not only about mastering profound magical powers, but also about tempering and elevating one's state of mind. It is truly rare that you can comprehend this path through planting."
"Hmm, Willow Goddess..."
Shi An nodded, about to say something more, but just then, a commotion suddenly broke out not far away, interrupting their conversation.
Shi An looked up and saw a group of children running excitedly toward the village entrance, followed by several elders of the clan, each with a joyful expression on their face.
"Xiao An, come quick, look what we caught!"
Pi Hou's voice rang out from the crowd. He was carrying a brightly colored pheasant in one hand and a fresh fish that had just been caught from the river in the other, looking extremely proud.
Seeing this, Shi An smiled knowingly and went to greet them, saying, "It seems you had a good day!"
"Of course, I caught the pheasant with a trap using the method you taught me, and I also caught the fish with a homemade harpoon."
Pi Hou proudly displayed his achievements, as if to prove to Shi An his growth over this period.
"What are you so smug about, you little rascal? It's not that you're so great, it's just that Xiao An taught you the best method."
"That's right, that's right."
However, as soon as the mischievous monkey finished speaking, it drew laughter and teasing from the other children. They surrounded Shi An, sharing their adventures and gains of the day.
Some children showed off the strange fruits they had found, while others recounted the fun they had chasing small animals in the mountains and forests. For a moment, even the air was filled with a joyful and warm atmosphere.
As Shi An watched this scene, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Since returning to Shicun, he has deeply appreciated the warmth of home and the beauty of a simple life.
Although he was very happy about the progress in his cultivation, the sense of happiness that welled up from the bottom of his heart was incomparable to anything he had experienced in cultivation.
"Alright everyone!"
After a long silence, Shi An suddenly interrupted everyone's discussion: "Everyone has worked hard today, so I'll treat you all to something nice tonight."
As he spoke, he took out a piece of tiger meat containing rich spiritual energy from somewhere and introduced it to everyone: "This tiger meat comes from a pure-blooded ancient breed. Not only is the meat delicious, but it also contains abundant spiritual power, which will greatly benefit everyone's cultivation."
Upon hearing this, the children's eyes lit up, and cheers erupted one after another. Even the elders of the clan showed expressions of surprise and delight.
This is purebred tiger meat from an ancient species. Although Shi An had often brought meat from ferocious birds and beasts to the village before, those were mostly semi-purebred, or even mixed blood from countless generations later. There was practically no truly purebred meat.
Therefore, how could the people of Stone Village not be excited and overjoyed after learning that the tiger meat was purebred?
"Haha, as expected of Xiao An, she always brings us surprises every time she comes back!"
"With this tiger meat, we're definitely going to have a proper celebration tonight!"
Everyone praised the feast and expressed their intention to fully enjoy this rare opportunity.
Faced with this scene, Shi An simply smiled and watched, feeling very satisfied. For him, such moments were extremely precious!
Soon, night fell, and a roaring bonfire was lit in the open space in the center of Stone Village, its light illuminating every excited face.
Shi An carefully cut the precious purebred ancient tiger meat into pieces, skewered them on his homemade grill, and slowly rotated it. The aroma filled the air, making not only the children swallow their saliva, but even the adults couldn't help but glance at him frequently.
Tiger Girl's eyes were glued to the skewers of meat on the grill. Drooling, she exclaimed, "Brother, this tiger meat smells so good! I've never smelled anything so delicious!"
Seeing his younger sister's impatient look, Shi An couldn't help but pat her little tiger head and whisper, "Don't rush, it'll be ready soon. Then my little tiger girl can eat her fill."
Meanwhile, the adults around were also busy, some preparing side dishes, others adjusting drinks, and the whole Shicun was immersed in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere.
Even the usually quiet elderly people showed rare smiles at this moment, enjoying this precious time of reunion.
Time passed quickly, and Shi An finally finished roasting the tiger meat.
"The meat is ready! Anyone want some? Bring a bowl!"
While calling out, Shi An hurriedly picked up a large piece for his younger sister and put it in her bowl.
In addition, he specially selected a piece of lean meat and respectfully placed it on the stone table under the willow tree: "Willow God, please try this tiger meat. Although it cannot compare to the delicacies you have tasted over the countless years, it is still a token of our Stone Village's goodwill."
"Um!"
Willow God did not refuse Shi An's actions. After giving a soft "hmm," she slowly extended a willow branch and swept it across the tiger meat.
"······"
Immediately, the tiger meat melted away at a speed visible to the naked eye, turning into nothingness.
On the other side, after seeing Liu Shen use it, the people of Shi Village also picked up their chopsticks and began to taste the pure blood and flesh of the ancient species that they could never see on ordinary days.
Before they knew it, the jade rabbit was hanging high in the sky, and the delicious tiger meat, paired with all kinds of wild vegetables and fruits, greatly satisfied the taste buds of everyone in the village.
After a hearty meal, the people of Shicun sat around the campfire, the children playing and laughing, while the adults began to tell stories and legends from the past.
Shi sat quietly to the side, occasionally interjecting to share some of his experiences in the outside world, which drew gasps of amazement from the crowd.
Days passed by, and seven days went by in the blink of an eye. On this day, Shi An bid farewell to his parents again and left the village.
This time, his goal was no longer just the Great Wilderness, but the entire Wilderness Region, and even the entire Lower Realm.
At dawn, as the sun rose, Shi An rode the Azure-Eyed Golden-Eyed Beast Jin Huang deep into the Great Wilderness once again. This time, he did not linger in the Great Wilderness, but instead traveled westward until he left the Great Wilderness.
After all, given the Great Wilderness's publicly acknowledged strength, finding an opponent capable of giving him his all is already extremely difficult; as for those lurking in the shadows...
He still doesn't want to seek abuse.
"Have we escaped the Great Wilderness?"
Another month later, looking at the lush green mountain ranges around him and the faint outline of the ancient city in the distance, Shi An couldn't help but feel a sense of novelty and anticipation.
He pulled on the reins, slowing down the pace of his golden steed, and began to carefully examine the edge of this desolate wilderness.
As Jin Huang made steady progress, Shi An gradually began to delve deeper into this unfamiliar territory.
(End of this chapter)