Chapter 4744
Lin Keting escorted Kai and the old woman out of Sun Moon City.
With the old woman in tow, Kai soared through the sky, heading straight for Dashi Village.
As he gazed at the rolling mountains of the Northern Territory, a wave of emotion washed over him. It had been a long time since he last returned, yet this land held countless memories.
Feeling the rush of wind against her face, the old woman closed her eyes. She could tell that Kai was no longer the same young man she had met in Dashi Village—he had grown immensely.
“Mr. Chen, why did you leave without saying a word? Do you not care about us anymore?”
Just then, Xuan Bin and his group hurriedly flew toward them.
The moment they heard Kai had left Sun Moon City, they immediately gave chase. After all, he was their “God of Wealth”—they couldn’t afford to lose him!
“I’m just handling a small matter. I don’t need any of you,” Kai said, exasperated as he watched them catch up.
He was only heading to Dashi Village, where even the slightest danger would be trivial to him. There were no powerful cultivators there—he could eliminate any threat with a mere sneeze!
Having a group of ninth-grade Mahayana cultivators follow him would be like gods descending upon the simple village, overwhelming the villagers.
“Mr. Chen, no matter how small the task, we can’t just let you go alone. We’re following you now, so if there’s anything to discuss, just tell us!”
Xuan Bin continued pledging his loyalty.
Of course, he had his reasons—after all, this was the same Kai who had casually handed out 10,000 fairy stones!
“Fine, follow if you want, but be careful. Keep your presence restrained and make sure you don’t harm anyone!”
Kai was worried that even the slightest spiritual pressure from these powerful cultivators would be too much for the villagers to handle.
“Rest assured, Mr. Chen! We’ll do exactly as you say!” Xuan Bin pounded his chest in assurance.
And so, the group continued their journey toward Dashi Village in an imposing yet controlled manner.
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Meanwhile, in Dashi Village—
Zhuzi sat fanning a small furnace, carefully tending to the herbs inside.
“Ding Zhe Grass, Feng Yu Flower…”
Zhuzi held a piece of paper in his hand, carefully studying it.
“Zhuzi, you’ve been practicing for days, but you haven’t made a single pill! Instead, you’ve burned through dozens of bundles of firewood,” Yun’er said, placing another bundle beside him.
“Sister Yun’er, before Brother Kai left, he told me I could become a pharmacist. That’s why I have to keep practicing.”
“When he comes back, I’ll show him what I’ve learned!” Zhuzi said with determination.
“Will Brother Kai really come back?” Yun’er murmured wistfully.
“The old village chief is back! The old village chief is back!”
A loud shout echoed from the village entrance.
Villagers rushed over and saw the old village chief returning, accompanied by the young and middle-aged men of the village. Each carried freshly caught prey.
Among them was Ali, lugging a demon wolf weighing over a hundred kilograms.
“Brother Ali, why is the prey so small this time?” Yun’er asked, puzzled.
Ali sighed. “Don’t even mention it. The Demon Sealing League has blocked off the surrounding mountains and forests. They declared that no one else is allowed to hunt there. We can only hunt at the base of the mountain, but how can we find large prey there?”
Yun’er frowned. “Brother Ali, since when has the Demon Sealing League been so overbearing? They’ve never sealed off the forests before!”
“I have no idea why they’re suddenly interested in our remote mountain valley,” Ali replied. “Maybe they’re running low on resources, too.”
“The town is also under their control now. If you go there to sell prey, you have to pay a toll. It’s ridiculous.”
“The Demon Sealing League is awful! Just because they lack resources and money doesn’t mean they can plunder us!” Yun’er huffed in frustration.
“We already struggle to survive, and now they’re making things even harder. I really hope someone puts an end to their tyranny soon!”
She pouted angrily, her eyes filled with resentment.