Forty years old, awakening attribute panel

Chapter 248

Jiang Sheng rubbed his swollen temples, and the scene in front of him gradually became clearer. He found himself at the foot of a towering mountain, surrounded by dense woods and with a winding path at his feet. The sun casts mottled light and shadow through the treetops, and the air is filled with the fresh fragrance of vegetation.

He only remembered that he accidentally discovered an ancient bronze mirror in his ancestral house. He had just lightly slid his fingers over the mirror. At this moment, a dazzling light shot out from the mirror. Jiang Sheng only felt His eyes blurred, and his body seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and he instantly lost consciousness.

When he woke up again, he found that he was in a strange environment.

Just when Jiang Sheng felt confused, a strong memory flooded into his mind. He seemed to see another Jiang Sheng, a young man wearing coarse clothes and carrying a bamboo basket collecting medicine on the mountain. Suddenly, a group of vicious people rushed out and pushed Jiang Sheng off the cliff.

"No!" Jiang Sheng closed his eyes in pain, and he felt Jiang Sheng's despair and helplessness. These memories were too real, as if they happened to him.

"It turns out... I traveled through time and reincarnated into this Jiang Sheng." Jiang Sheng smiled bitterly in his heart. He didn't expect that he would encounter such a bizarre thing. However, he must accept this reality and try to survive.

Jiang Sheng struggled to sit up, feeling that his body was still aching. He looked around and found that this was a valley, surrounded by dense woods and steep cliffs. He took a deep breath and tried to calm down.

"That Jiang Sheng was pushed down the mountain by those evil people. I must be careful." Jiang Sheng was secretly vigilant in his heart. He knew that in this strange world, he must always be vigilant in order to survive.

He stood up and moved his body. Although he was still a little weak, he could already feel that his strength was gradually recovering. He looked at the clothes on his body and found that they were all made of coarse cloth. It was obvious that Jiang Sheng's life was not rich.

"It seems that I have to find a way out first." Jiang Sheng thought in his mind, knowing that he could not stay in this valley forever. He must find a way out of here to start a new life.

So Jiang Sheng started walking along the edge of the valley. He carefully avoided those steep cliffs and dangerous traps, while paying attention to the movements around him. He knew that in this strange world, he had to remain vigilant and alert at all times.

Jiang Sheng relied on the memory of the original owner to walk through the dense woods with difficulty, and finally saw the village with smoke curling up in the distance. His heart warmed and his pace quickened a bit. Although this village is not big, for him, it is the destination he desires most at the moment.

Entering the village, Jiang Sheng's eyes searched among the familiar houses. He remembered the location of his home, which was on the easternmost side of the village, near a bamboo forest. He walked over quickly, pushed open the old wooden door, and walked in.

Jiang Sheng pushed open the dilapidated wooden door, and with a creaking sound, the dim light in the room revealed the hardship of life. The furnishings in the house are simple and there are almost no valuable items. There are some farm tools and dry firewood piled in the corner, emitting a faint mixed smell of wood and earth. The ground is hard soil, slightly damp when you step on it.

Jiang Sheng's eyes fell on a simple wooden table, with several worn porcelain bowls and a few chipped plates on the table. Next to the table is an equally worn wooden chair, with a washed cloth towel hanging on the back of the chair.

Jiang Sheng's sister Jiang Ya ran out of the back room. Her clothes were also extremely simple. She was wearing a coarse cloth dress that had been washed and faded, with a few patches on the hem. Her hair was simply tied back with a piece of cloth, making her look a bit messy. Her face was sallow, obviously due to malnutrition.

"Brother!" A clear cry broke the silence in the room, and a girl of fourteen or fifteen years old rushed out from the back room. She was Jiang Sheng's sister Jiang Ya. When Jiang Ya saw Jiang Sheng, her eyes were full of surprise and worry. She hugged Jiang Sheng tightly, for fear that he would disappear again.

"Xiaoya, I'm back." Jiang Sheng's voice was a little hoarse. He gently patted his sister's back to comfort her. He could feel Jiang Ya's trembling body and knew that she must be worried about him during this time.

"Brother, where have you been? I haven't come back for so long. I thought... I thought you would never come back." Jiang Ya raised her head, tears shining in her eyes. Her face was a little pale, and it was obvious that she had suffered a lot from the worry during this period.

"Silly girl, am I back now?" Jiang Sheng smiled and rubbed Jiang Ya's head, trying to make his tone sound more relaxed. He didn't want his sister to worry too much about him.

"Brother, where have you been? Are you injured?" Jiang Ya looked at Jiang Sheng carefully, her eyes full of concern and worry. She felt even more uneasy when she saw some dirt and scratches on Jiang Sheng's body.

"I'm fine. I just accidentally fell off the cliff. Fortunately, I was saved by a kind person." Jiang Sheng lied. He didn't want his sister to know the truth. He knew that the existence of those evil people was a huge threat to the village, and he didn't want his sister to feel fearful and uneasy about it.

"Really? Brother, please don't lie to me." Jiang Ya looked at Jiang Sheng dubiously, still feeling a little uneasy.

Jiang Sheng's eyes lingered on the simple furnishings in the room for a moment, and an inexplicable sadness surged in his heart. Although this home is dilapidated, it carries all the memories and warmth of him and Jiang Ya.

He recalled that it was a stormy night more than ten years ago. When he was alone in the wild looking for food, he accidentally discovered a little girl abandoned in the grass-Jiang Ya. At that time, she was pale and dying, as if she would lose her life at any time. Jiang Sheng took her home without thinking much, and used his own body temperature and only food to snatch her back from the hands of death.

From then on, Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya became each other's only support. They live together, work together, and face the hardships of life together. Although they live in poverty, the relationship between the brother and sister becomes increasingly deep. Jiang Sheng knew that he was not only Jiang Ya's brother, but also her father, mother and only relative.

Jiang Sheng looked at Jiang Ya busy in front of the stove, and his heart was filled with gratitude and guilt. He was grateful for the companionship and warmth Jiang Ya gave him in this home, and felt guilty that he could not give her a better life. But he knew that as long as the two brothers and sisters could work together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

"Xiaoya, let me help you." Jiang Sheng stepped forward, gently took the firewood from Jiang Ya's hand, and put it into the stove. He tried to sound as relaxed as possible, not wanting his sister to see the heaviness in his heart.

"Brother, you just came back. Let's take a rest first." Jiang Ya raised her head and glanced at Jiang Sheng, a trace of concern flashing in her eyes.

"I'm fine, let's cook together." Jiang Sheng shook his head with a smile and started to get busy with Jiang Ya. Although their life is difficult, this small kitchen is full of happiness and warmth.

As night fell, the brother and sister sat around the table and enjoyed a simple dinner. Although the food is simple, their hearts are full of satisfaction and happiness. They know that as long as they are together, nothing can defeat them.

At dawn, Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya got up early. Jiang Sheng simply used a cloth to bandage the wound that was accidentally scratched yesterday, while Jiang Ya was busy preparing the herbs to be brought to the market today. These herbs were picked hard by the brothers and sisters yesterday in the mountains. They were the only way for them to exchange for daily necessities.

"Brother, are these herbs enough for us to exchange for some rice and noodles?" Jiang Ya asked worriedly while sorting the herbs.

Jiang Sheng felt worried when he saw the worry on his sister's young face, but he still pretended to be calm and replied: "Don't worry, Xiaoya, these herbs are all good, and you should be able to exchange them for something good. "

The brother and sister took the herbs and set foot on the path leading to the market. The market is bustling with people coming and going. All kinds of hawking and bargaining sounds come and go, forming a vivid market picture. Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya shuttled among the crowd, looking for suitable buyers.

Finally, they found a medicine merchant who seemed to be quite shrewd. Jiang Sheng stepped forward and handed him the herbs: "Boss, what do you think of these herbs?"

The medicine merchant took the herbs, looked at them carefully, and then nodded: "Yes, yes, they are all top quality. What do you want to change?"

"We want to exchange some rice, flour, oil and salt." Jiang Sheng replied.

The medicine merchant pondered for a moment, then pointed to a bag of rice and a jar of oil next to him: "I'll give you these, and I'll give you a little salt."

Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya quickly thanked them and took the items handed over by the merchant. Although there are not many of these things, they are already a timely help for them.

Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya were busy at the market all morning and finally obtained the rice, noodles, oil and salt they needed. As they walked home tired but satisfied, Jiang Sheng's eyes were attracted by a busy stall not far away. The place was crowded with people, and cheers and applause could be heard from time to time.

Jiang Sheng pulled Jiang Ya over curiously and saw a storyteller in a robe standing in front of a wooden table, holding a folding fan and telling stories vividly. His voice was loud and infectious, attracting everyone's attention.

Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya squeezed into the crowd and found a position where they could see the storyteller clearly. At this time, the storyteller was reaching the climax of his story. His face was filled with excitement, and the folding fan in his hand was waving.

"Speaking of which, this large continent has produced numerous heroes since its founding. Today, what I want to tell you about is the historical hero of this large continent - Han Tao!" The storyteller shouted, completely attracting everyone's attention. Come to yourself.

"Han Tao was born in a poor family, but he has the world in mind and his ambitions in all directions. He has been extremely intelligent since he was a child, and has strong martial arts skills. What is even more rare is that he has a sincere heart and is willing to sacrifice everything for the country and the people." Storyteller The man spoke eloquently, his voice full of admiration and praise for the hero.

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but feel a sense of respect in his heart as he listened to the storyteller's narration. He imagined the scene of Han Tao heroically killing enemies and defending his country on the battlefield, and his heart was filled with yearning and longing.

"When Dazhou Country was facing an invasion by foreign enemies and the country was in danger, Han Tao stepped forward and led an elite army in a desperate struggle with the enemy. He took the lead and was extremely brave, and finally successfully repelled the enemy army and defended the country. To protect the country’s security.” The storyteller became more and more excited as he spoke, and waved the folding fan more vigorously.

"General Han Tao became famous in one battle and became a hero of Dazhou Country. His deeds were praised by future generations and became a legend of a generation." The storyteller's words were full of pride and pride.

Jiang Sheng learned from the storyteller that the country he was in was called Dazhouguo. This land did not have only one political power, but was composed of multiple countries. The storyteller mentioned that Dazhouguo is located in the center of the Eastern Continent and is surrounded by several neighboring countries with considerable strength.

The storyteller took a sip of tea, moistened his throat, and continued: "In the north of Dazhou Country, there is the powerful Snow Wolf Country. Snow Wolf Country is located in a cold land. Its people are tough and good at riding and shooting. The army is dominated by cavalry. Lord, they are extremely capable of fighting. Their national emblem is inlaid with a silver-white wolf head, symbolizing their bravery and fearlessness.”

As Jiang Sheng listened, he couldn't help but picture battle scenes in the northern snowfields, with wolves riding galloping and arrows raining like rain. His eyes sparkled with curiosity and yearning. The storyteller went on to introduce: "The south is the fertile Jinxiu Kingdom. The Jinxiu Kingdom has a pleasant climate, fertile land, and rich products. Their silk, tea and porcelain are world-famous, and they are treasures that all countries are competing to buy. The people of the Jinxiu Kingdom are gentle and elegant, It is a country with a prosperous culture that advocates etiquette.”

When Jiang Sheng heard this, his mind was filled with imagination about the prosperous country in the south, as if he could see patches of green tea gardens, exquisite silk products, and bustling markets.

"The west is the mysterious countries in the Western Regions." A mysterious smile appeared on the storyteller's face. "The land in the Western Regions has many deserts and mountains, and the terrain is complex and changeable. There are many countries here with different cultures, and some are good at it. Some are good at smelting, and some have unique magical powers. Although there are conflicts between the countries in the Western Region, they are also interdependent and together form this mysterious land. "

Jiang Sheng was fascinated by what he heard and became very interested in the countries in the Western Regions. He imagined those caravans riding camels, traveling through the desert; and those wizards with magical powers, casting magical spells on the mysterious mountains.

"And the east is the vast sea." The storyteller's voice was full of yearning. "On the other side of the sea is an unknown world. It is said that there are huge empires, mysterious islands and strange creatures. The navigators of continental countries We have been working hard to explore that unknown territory, hoping to find new wealth and opportunities.”

On their way home, Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya were extremely excited because of the storyteller's narration. They talked about their dreams for the future and imagined that one day they could leave this small mountain village and see the outside world. However, this peace and longing was soon broken by a burst of rapid footsteps.

Jiang Sheng raised his head alertly, with a sharp look in his eyes. He quickly protected Jiang Ya behind him and stared straight ahead. I saw several strong men in black clothes walking out from the corner, with fierce expressions on their faces and malice in their eyes.

The group of villains gradually approached, led by a burly man, who was the leader of the group of villains. His appearance is extremely vicious, making people fear him at the first sight.

His face was broad and rough, and his skin had an unhealthy copper color due to years of outdoor activities. It was covered with small scars and blemishes, like marks carved by time and battle. His eyes were sunken deep into their sockets, and they showed a cold gray color, as if they could see into people's hearts, making people afraid to look directly. The corners of his eyes were slightly raised, giving people a cunning and cruel impression.

Jiang Sheng's heart sank suddenly. He recognized this group of people - it was the same group of villains who pushed him off the cliff yesterday. He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion. But Jiang Sheng knew that he couldn't be impulsive now, and he couldn't let Jiang Ya get any harm.

He signaled Jiang Ya to be silent, then pulled her and quietly hid in the shadows aside. Although Jiang Ya was scared, she tried to stay calm when she saw her brother's calm expression. The two of them held their breath and watched the movements of the group.

The group didn't seem to notice them and walked right past where they were hiding. Jiang Sheng's eyes were fixed on them, but he was thinking of countermeasures in his heart. He knew that this group of people must have come to take revenge for yesterday's failure. Since they can do things like pushing people off a cliff, they will definitely not give up today.

Sheng's heartbeat always kept at a high speed, and he was always prepared to deal with possible emergencies.

Finally, they successfully bypassed the gang of villains and returned to their home. Jiang Sheng first looked around to make sure no one was following him, then he gently opened the door. They quickly entered the house and closed the doors and windows, as if they had escaped death.

Jiang Sheng leaned against the door and let out a long sigh of relief. He looked back at Jiang Ya and saw that she also looked nervous but safe, and the stone in his heart fell to the ground. He reached out his hand and gently rubbed Jiang Ya's head, trying to comfort her in this way.

"Xiaoya, don't be afraid. My brother will protect you." Although Jiang Sheng's voice was low, it was full of determination and strength.

As night fell, Jiang Sheng sat in his simple home, the firelight shining on his thoughtful face. A day of tension and adventure strengthened his determination - he would use his knowledge and experience from his previous life to carve out his own business path in this strange era.

Jiang Sheng knew that although he was living in a strange era, his memories and experiences from previous lives were his greatest wealth.

Jiang Sheng was immersed in thinking about his business plan when a knock on the door suddenly brought him back to reality from his thoughts. He put down the pen in his hand, stood up, walked to the door, and asked softly: "Who?"

"Sheng'er, it's me, Aunt Sun." A familiar and kind voice came from outside the door. It was Aunt Sun who always helped their family.

Jiang Sheng quickly opened the door and saw Aunt Sun standing outside the door, holding a basket of fresh vegetables in her hand. Her face was filled with a warm smile, her eyes narrowed to a slit, she looked at Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya and said: "Sheng'er, Xiaoya, it's not easy to see you guys busy with extra work, so I specially gave you a gift Bring some fresh vegetables.”

Jiang Sheng's heart warmed, and he quickly took the basket from Aunt Sun's hand and said gratefully: "Aunt Sun, you are so polite. How can we be embarrassed to take care of us like this every time."

Aunt Sun waved her hands and said with a smile: "What's the point? Neighbors should help each other. Besides, I like you two, you two are so sensible."

Jiang Ya also stepped forward and shouted sweetly: "Hello, Aunt Sun!"

Aunt Sun touched Jiang Ya's head and said with a smile: "Xiaoya is so good. Please bring the dishes in quickly. Don't let me, an old woman, stand here."

Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ya invited Aunt Sun into the house and asked her to sit down and rest. As Aunt Sun sat down, she looked at the furnishings in the house and sighed, "Although your house is a bit shabby, it is quite clean."

Jiang Sheng smiled and said, "Aunt Sun, please don't praise us. By the way, what are you doing here today?"

Aunt Sun put down the tea cup in her hand and said, "Actually, there is nothing wrong. I just came to see you. Also, I heard that you have encountered some troubles recently. Is it related to that group of evil people?"

Jiang Sheng nodded and said solemnly: "Yes, Aunt Sun. That group of people came to see us yesterday. Fortunately, we found them in time and hid."

Aunt Sun frowned and said, "These villains are really abominable. Sheng'er, you have to be careful and don't fight them head-on. If it doesn't work, go to the village chief or someone from the government for help."

After Aunt Sun chatted with brother and sister Jiang Sheng for a while, she left with the empty basket. Jiang Sheng stood in front of the door, watching Aunt Sun's retreating figure, and felt a sense of warmth in his heart. Back inside, he continued to think about his business plan until it was late at night and he gradually fell asleep.

However, in the middle of the night, Jiang Sheng was suddenly awakened by a rapid collision. He sat up suddenly, listened carefully, and found that the sound came from the direction of Sun's aunt's house. Jiang Sheng's heart tightened, worried that something had happened to Aunt Sun, so he quickly put on his clothes and hurried out the door.

Under the moonlight, the yard of Mrs. Sun's house looked extremely deserted. Jiang Sheng walked quickly to the door and found that the door was ajar. With a slight push, the door opened. He walked in cautiously and saw that the room was in a mess, furniture had been overturned, drawers had been opened, and things were scattered all over the floor. Apparently, the place had been looted.

Jiang Sheng was shocked and quickly looked around for Aunt Sun. He called "Aunt Sun" several times, but no one answered. He was extremely anxious and didn't know where Aunt Sun had gone. Just then, he noticed a pool of blood in the corner, and his heart suddenly sank.

Jiang Sheng knelt down and carefully observed the blood stains. The blood had dried and turned dark, looking like it had been there for some time. An ominous premonition surged in his heart, and he realized that Aunt Sun might have encountered misfortune.

At this moment, a breeze blew by, and Jiang Sheng felt a chill coming over him. He looked up and saw the moonlight shining through the window, making the room look particularly deserted. He took a deep breath, suppressed the fear and anxiety in his heart, and decided to report it to the official.

Jiang Sheng quickly left Aunt Sun's house and headed straight for the village entrance. He silently chanted Aunt Sun's name in his heart and prayed that she would be safe.

Jiang Sheng stood in front of the ruins of Mrs. Sun's house, filled with anger and uneasiness. He took a deep breath, turned around and ran towards the village entrance, preparing to go to the government to report the crime.

In the night, Jiang Sheng's footsteps were particularly clear on the empty village road. He quickened his pace, walked through several alleys, and finally came to the door of the government office. I saw two tall stone lions quietly guarding the door, majestic and solemn.

Jiang Sheng walked to the door and knocked the knocker hard. After a while, the door creaked open, and a guard poked his head out, looked Jiang Sheng up and down, and asked, "What's the matter so late?"

Jiang Sheng replied eagerly: "Master, I'm here to report the case! A robber was encountered in Aunt Sun's home. Now it has been looted and everyone is missing!"

When the guard heard this, his face hardened, and he immediately said: "Quick, follow me in!"

Jiang Sheng followed the guard into the government house and came to a brightly lit room. In the room, several officials were busy handling official business. The guard stepped forward to report, and an official immediately stood up, walked to Jiang Sheng, and asked, "Are you the witness? Tell me the details."

Jiang Sheng took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and began to describe in detail how he discovered that Aunt Sun's house had been looted. He described the tragic situation of Mrs. Sun's family, as well as the blood stains he discovered and his speculations. His voice was full of anger and sorrow, which moved the officials present.

After listening to Jiang Sheng's account, officials immediately launched an investigation. They sent personnel to Aunt Sun's house to investigate the scene, and at the same time sent people around to search for Aunt Sun's whereabouts.

As the investigation deepened, Jiang Sheng's doubts became more and more serious. He carefully recalled the tragic situation of Mrs. Sun's family and the scattered items. Every detail made him feel that something was fishy. Especially when he recalled the ferocious appearance and arrogance of the previous group of villains, he couldn't help but feel strong anger and uneasiness in his heart.

"It must be that group of evil people who did it!" Jiang Sheng clenched his fists, his eyes shining with determination. He remembered that the gang of villains were running rampant in the village, oppressing the people and doing all kinds of evil. Aunt Sun is kind and helpful, and has always been a thorn in their side. Now that Aunt Sun's family is experiencing misfortune, it is difficult for Jiang Sheng not to connect these two things.

Jiang Sheng began to collect information from everywhere. He asked the villagers about the whereabouts and habits of the evil gang. He learned that the gang of villains often appeared at night and conducted secret transactions on the edge of the village. Therefore, Jiang Sheng decided to take action at night and personally explore the den of the evildoers.

As night fell, Jiang Sheng changed into black clothes and left home quietly. He walked along the path on the edge of the village, filled with nervousness and anticipation. He knew that his trip was full of dangers, but he was ready to deal with possible emergencies at any time.

(End of this chapter)