manynovel Chapter 135 Shihaozhang Village
Chapter 135 Shihaozhang Village
Chapter 135 Shi Hao Returns to the Village
"What are you thinking about?"
Yunxi's unusual behavior surprised Shi An. He turned his head and briefly looked away from the vast starry sea, landing on Yunxi's serene face.
I noticed her eyes were deep, as if she too was searching for some unattainable answer.
"have no idea·······"
Upon hearing this, Yunxi gently shook her head, her voice barely audible, tinged with confusion: "I don't know what I'm thinking. After witnessing the battle between your two younger brothers, I feel inexplicably lost, unsure of what lies ahead."
"Before I met you three brothers, I was also a prodigy in my clan, and the clan had high hopes for me. Everyone said that I was the most talented person in the Celestial Race in this generation, and that I might even be chosen by the main clan of the upper realm and be taken there in the future."
"But when I saw you..."
As she spoke, Yunxi suddenly chuckled, then shook her head and said, "The gap between us is so vast that I can't even muster the slightest comparison or jealousy."
After saying that, Yunxi slowly turned her head and looked at Shi An with complicated eyes, saying, "In short, after seeing you three brothers, especially after today's battle, I realized how ridiculous my talent, which I have been so proud of until now, is."
"I don't know if I should continue cultivating, or if I should continue staying by your side."
At this point, a hint of retreat flashed in Yunxi's eyes: "Your talent is too strong. Even if I cultivate desperately, I probably won't be able to catch up, and I might not even be able to see your back in the end."
"No, even now I can't see your back anymore."
After saying that, Yunxi's expression became increasingly complicated. She truly didn't know what to do next.
Seeing Yunxi like this, Shi An couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Yunxi was indeed different from Yuechan and Huoling'er.
If it were Huo Ling'er, she would definitely not be confused, but would firmly choose to stay by Shi Hao's side, even if her cultivation level was much lower than his, she would never have the intention to leave.
In contrast, Yuechan's choice may differ from Huo Ling'er's, but if it were her, she would probably remain silent, cultivate quietly, and strive to catch up with Shi Hao's pace.
Only Yunxi, with her gentle nature and the fact that her grandfather usually made the decisions in the clan, appeared confused and at a loss when faced with this situation.
"Yunxi, do you know?"
Thinking it over, Shi An looked up at the vast starry sky again and calmly said, "Actually, I am not from Shi Village. My father found me in the Great Wilderness."
"During that time, I felt very lost, not knowing where the future lay or how to survive in this perilous wilderness."
"But with my parents, everyone in the village, and the help of the Willow Goddess, I gradually realized my goal: to protect Stone Village, the little village that raised me."
"I once read a saying that I think really applies to me: 'If you give birth to someone but don't raise them, you can repay them by cutting off a finger. If you give birth to someone and raise them, you can repay them by cutting off your head. But if you don't give birth to someone and don't raise them, you can never repay them in a hundred lifetimes!'"
"I am not a true member of the Stone Clan, but my grandfather, father, mother, and everyone in the village treat me like their own child, and sometimes even better than their own. So, for me, I could never repay the kindness of Stone Village even if I had to do it for hundreds of lifetimes."
"One of the main reasons I cultivate so diligently is to improve the lives of everyone in the village, to help them live longer, and even, if possible, to help them live a long and healthy life."
"Of course, this could be considered my personal opinion. I don't know whether immortality is good or bad for them."
"In short, my purpose in cultivating is to improve life in Stone Village, not to catch up with or surpass anyone."
At this point, Shi An paused, turned to look at Yun Xi, his eyes filled with sincerity: "Yun Xi, you really don't need to lose yourself because of other people's brilliance, nor do you need to feel frustrated because you can't keep up with someone's pace."
"Moreover, cultivation is not about surpassing anyone, but about becoming stronger so that you can better protect yourself and the people you care about."
"Of course, this is just my own understanding of cultivation, but you can also try to think about what you really want and what you are willing to fight for."
Yunxi listened quietly to Shi An's words, and the confusion in her eyes was gradually replaced by an inexplicable emotion.
She never expected that this boy, who seemed like a god to the outside world, would have such a profound past and unwavering beliefs.
Yunxi lowered her head slightly, lost in thought. She thought of her life in the clan, of the days when she was expected to achieve great things, and of her past hopes and anxieties about the future.
After a long silence, she seemed to see something and said softly, "You're right, I really should find my own path."
Seeing this, Shi An couldn't help but smile slightly and nod to himself.
And so, the two fell silent again, but this time the silence was filled with tranquility and harmony.
They sat quietly, gazing at the starry sky, as if at that moment, the whole world had become quiet.
The night breeze continued to blow, and the two shadows stretched long in the moonlight.
Before we knew it, almost a month had passed.
On this day, a slightly travel-worn figure sped from afar and soon arrived at the village entrance.
"Ah, it's Brother Hao back!"
"It's Uncle Hao! He's brought back delicious food again!"
Once they saw who it was, the group of children who had been playing at the village entrance became incredibly excited and ran over with all their might.
"You little rascals, all you know is eating. Don't worry, Uncle Hao brought you some."
Faced with the little ones who gathered around, the man, Shi Hao, immediately smiled and replied, then with a wave of his hand, he took something out of his Qiankun bag.
"Bang!"
A loud bang sent dust flying, blinding many.
"Wow, it's a huge snake! A really big snake!"
"What giant snake? That's a jiao, a gray jiao!"
When the dust settled, everyone realized that it was actually a gray dragon.
The villagers were overjoyed and very happy, especially a group of teenagers who jumped and ran around, excitedly doing somersaults.
They tasted the benefits; this flesh and blood was more effective than any elixir, greatly benefiting their cultivation. After taking a bite, every pore on their body emitted a radiant glow, allowing them to rapidly break through their original cultivation levels.
Among them, Shi Linhu and Shi Feijiao have even entered the Spirit Transformation Realm, possessing profound cultivation.
Even the clan leader, Shi Yunfeng, had his white hair turn black as a result. His pure bloodline made him light and healthy. Not only did he get rid of his hidden ailment a few years ago, but his cultivation level was also astonishing, and he broke through one after another.
As for the group of teenagers, Dazhuang, Ermeng, Pihou, and others had already entered the Cave Heaven Realm. As for Qingfeng, who already had cultivation, he had already stepped into the Spirit Transformation Realm, which was quite amazing for his age.
Shi Hao's return immediately enlivened the village, making it feel like a festival.
(End of this chapter)