The Spirit World

Chapter 350 Turnaround
"Have you heard? Young Master Bai Ling will meet with Prime Minister Xiao in the next few days. Have you heard?" A companion said to Chang Yufeng: "Our good days are coming."

"What's wrong?" Chang Yufeng grabbed a rabbit by the neck and put it into a cage. There were many other rabbits jumping around inside.

This companion was an old hunter who was much older than Chang Yufeng. Chang Yufeng became familiar with him every time he followed him.

"It's June now, and the Bai Ling memorial ceremony will be held soon, so there will be a free meal to eat." The companion also caught a rabbit and put it in the cage.

"Is that so... But what does this have to do with the Prime Minister's visit? Aren't there free meals on the days of Bai Ling's memorial service?" Chang Yufeng placed a shoulder pole on the hook of the cage, swung his hand, hooked another cage containing pheasants, and picked it up.

Look up at the road and walk slowly up the mountain.

"Of course it is related. Don't you know that the Prime Minister is here this time to host a competition?" The companion also picked up the carrying pole and followed Chang Yufeng.

"What competition? I really don't know anything about this. I just got here." Chang Yufeng naturally didn't know. It had taken him a lot of effort to rebuild a larger warehouse in the past few days. In order to make his other earthen house beautiful, he found a lot of flowering branches and grafted them in front of his house.

Then, in addition to hunting all day, he also went out to sell some caught pheasants, hares, sparrows, and even some birds that were also trapped. Chang Yufeng didn't like to eat fish, but he still had to put the cages by the stream. If someone bought them, he would make some money, but if no one bought them, he would just keep them for himself.

He is also preparing to dig a basement recently, but the project is quite large. If this basement does not have the freezing function of an ice cellar, it probably won't work. So he is measuring how deep to dig. It would not be good if he dug up something strange.

I am a little worried, but at least I feel fulfilled and can make some money, so I have nothing to complain about.

In the long run, I will not have to worry about food and clothing, and I can think about the next step.

During these nearly two months, he had no time to pay attention to what was happening.

It was like I was abandoned suddenly.

If this is part of the plan, then it’s okay. The only thing that’s frightening is that you are outside the plan.

Not knowing anything is already a very common thing. There is no need to be surprised. No matter what, I can survive on my own. Dreams and ideals are simply impossible to exist. I can eat enough now entirely because of my accumulated wit and confidence.

Without self-confidence, it is impossible to survive.

Two months ago, I was in a situation where I had nothing again. This is not terrible. What is terrible is the unwillingness to face it. After going around in circles, in the end, it is all in nothing.

He didn't know what Xunhuangying was thinking, but he knew that he was still useful. The God of Fire found him and it seemed like he didn't help him at all, but in fact, it gave him confidence. Xunhuangying was in trouble, and he had to wait.

As for what the trouble is, it is still unknown, so we can only take it slow.

How to take it slow?
1. Eat and drink well first, so you don’t starve to death.

2. Wait. Let nature take its course and do not interfere with what is about to happen.

3. Calm your mind, don’t let your imagination run wild, and don’t act recklessly.

Now, it is not necessarily that someone is impersonating himself, it is also possible that the real "him" has come to Bailing Mountain.

This “self” may be someone’s creation—a molded substitute.

Just like Xun Huangying can change into his own appearance at will, someone must be able to do the same thing.

Then, there will be more and more unclear things.

"Dueling match."

"never heard of that……"

Two people were walking on the road, and the two shoulder poles were creaking. It was dusk, and two backs were walking on the small path in Bailing Mountain. The people harvesting rice had piled the rice and covered it with a thin waterproof cloth.

The golden fields are filled with golden soil, the cicadas are chirping in the woods, and the frogs are croaking in the ears.

"Oh, it literally means a duel competition. Aren't all the disciples of Bailing Mountain able to return home? Before they return home, a larger duel competition will be held to decide three winners to form a team. Children like you can participate. Although you can't beat the regular disciples, you can definitely get a small reward." The companion's voice was a little hoarse, but he spoke very excitedly.

"According to the ranking?" Chang Yufeng looked at the stones under his feet and avoided them. The carrying pole made a creaking sound, and the pheasant let out a cry. Chang Yufeng pulled out his hand and slapped the cage.

"No, there are prizes for participating. It's normal that you don't know since you live alone. But I heard that this time, there doesn't seem to be a limit on strength, only age. It's a pity that the top-level masters can't participate this time." The companion looked at Chang Yufeng with some regret and walked behind, and the rabbits looked at him.

"Those who can make a name for themselves this time will surely become great in the future. However, it seems that it only depends on strength, and that's it. The specific rules seem to be very simple, as long as you win in a regular way. I tell you, I definitely hope you will give it a try. You have come this far on your own, and everyone in the entire Bailing Mountain Street has seen it. If you go out and make a name for yourself, participate in the next spiritual power test, and enter Bailing Mountain to practice, you won't have to worry about food and clothing, and you will have a bright future. That's what children should strive for. Hunting every day like me is a loser."

"How can you say that...Uncle...Why are you suddenly talking about this..." Chang Yufeng looked at the farmers who were also walking from other paths, and carefully gave way to let the people in front go first.

"I see that you are so hardworking and look handsome, you really shouldn't be the same as us. Getting up early and going to bed late all day to deal with the little creatures in the woods really has no future. Children should either go to school or practice, this is what young people should do." The companion didn't seem to think so and expressed his own understanding.

"Uncle, I know what you mean. I will think about it carefully. People always need to have enough food to eat, right? I am alone and live comfortably. It's okay for me to suffer."

Even if Chang Yufeng felt uncomfortable, he would not say it. For an ordinary child, he really had no future in this state, and it was not impossible that he would waste his whole life here.

I am nothing now, without identity, no help, no money, and all I have is a pile of dried meat, a field of potato sprouts, two small mud houses, some tools, and a cabinet.

At least I should be thankful that I don’t have to eat raw meat and drink blood. I can live like a normal person, I won’t be hungry, and I won’t lose the faith to live.

There is no gap because I have suffered all kinds of hardships.

The pain of boiling blood,

The pain of burning,

The suffering of extreme cold,

The pain of piercing,

And so on suffering.

I have already experienced it all. The past when I knew nothing, the fool who knew nothing, and the present Chang Yufeng who can fill his stomach without looking for wild shadows, are completely different.

My heart has been tempered long ago. Although I still have no direction, no foreseeable future, and cannot save Lin'er from the suffering of reincarnation, at least, I will never retreat with the courage I have gained in several lifetimes.

Just like now, Xunhuangying had a problem, but he was not panicked at all. He and Xunhuangying had been through life and death together, so how could he stop?
If this operation can reach Bailing Mountain and contact the "Young Master Bailing", perhaps there will be some clues.

However, this matter is still very strange. The prime minister is here to preside over the event, so it must be a grand event. Everyone will get a prize. Isn't it just to get more people to participate... Is he looking for someone? Or someone very strong? What will he do after the winner is determined? Will the winner be required to perform a task?
"Well, it's good that you have such awareness. You are a good child. I am not worried. What I am worried about is my kid. He also wants to participate."

"It would be good if the uncle lets him exercise a little."

"Yeah, I thought so too. But I feel very uneasy... Children are not careful when hitting others, and they have a strong desire to win. It is not uncommon for them to beat people to death."

"Isn't that enough?..."

"I'm just afraid... You don't understand. As long as there is a martial arts tournament, it's not uncommon to see people die."

"Ah... that's really scary."

When they entered the main road, the sky was just dim, but at this time there was only the hustle and bustle of the crowd and the sound of frogs in the distance. The street lights were on, and they walked by the light.

"You should go home early and don't run around, okay?" The uncle stopped at the intersection with his shoulder pole and looked at Chang Yufeng's face which was only half illuminated.

"Uncle, I understand." Chang Yufeng nodded and said, "Uncle, I won't go tomorrow. I'm very interested in this competition and want to give it a try. I need to prepare more."

"Well, I wish my boy could be half as obedient as you. He doesn't study hard and I don't know what to do in the future." The uncle turned around and left with his shoulder pole.

"Goodbye, uncle."

"See you."

Chang Yufeng quickly walked back to his small earthen house on the hillside, pulled out the carrying pole and placed it on the wall. In the bamboo cage, the rabbit was jumping around, but the pheasant was motionless.

I lit a candle and took a basin of water from the sink to wash my hands.

Even if no one is talking, Chang Yufeng basically does not keep silent. Instead, he will talk to himself, otherwise it will be too lonely.

"Rabbit, rabbit, although you are cute, I can't starve to death, right?" Chang Yufeng took out the condiments from the cabinet and placed them on the stove in his other earthen house, and then set up the shelves.

"Ah, Chili Chili, why are you so spicy?" Chang Yufeng turned around, went to the warehouse to get firewood, and took out a flint and a knife from the cabinet.

"Or... let's kill a ready-made one today... I'm almost getting tired of eating pickled meat all the time." Chang Yufeng patted his head and grabbed a rabbit from the cage. In his hand, the rabbit stared at its legs and shook its ears.

"Wash it first..." Chang Yufeng cleaned the rabbit in front of the stone table specially made for processing small animals. He put the rabbit meat piece by piece into the bowl and washed the knife.

Then he slowly wiped the stone platform clean, put the rabbit hair and internal organs on a plate, and threw them into a special trash can.

In order to prevent some monsters or wild beasts from following the smell of blood, Chang Yufeng had to quickly prepare the roasted rabbit meat and then go to bed.

There are actually quite a lot of such situations.

One time, Chang Yufeng heard some mice knocking on the round pieces he had used to fill the gaps in the room. He knew how to deal with those rat monsters. He did not sleep very soundly and would wake up at the slightest noise. He imitated the cry of a hunting cat and scared away the rat monsters. It was a false alarm. He told the Zhengfa Division that he had received a talisman pasted on the earth wall to prevent the little monsters from eating people.

Then, a low-level demon wolf wandered around his house. He was lying on the bed, listening to the wolf howling through the earthen wall into the house. The wolf was unable to destroy the wall and finally scratched the door, which is still clearly visible today. However, he told the Justice Department, and they did destroy a wolf's den nearby, and all nine members of the wolf's family were beaten to death as a warning to the public.

Another time, the ghost of an old man came to this hill on the seventh day after his death. Chang Yufeng was cooking at the time. The old man's ghost looked at him and walked over tremblingly. He told Chang Yufeng that he had wanted to scare the young man to relieve his boredom, but he was too old and had enjoyed the family happiness in his later years. He didn't know how he stayed in the human world. Then he remembered that he actually wanted to see his great-grandson again.

Chang Yufeng treated him to roast pheasant, and he passed away happily.

Of course, if you continue to live here, you will definitely encounter more things, but nine out of ten times they will be terrible things, so the fewer you encounter, the better.

The rack was set up and the preparations were almost done. The candle was almost halfway burned. Chang Yufeng arranged the firewood into a circle and struck the hay with a flint. The flint fell into the hay pile. He struck it again and the hay ignited. The yellow flame turned into the red color of the hay. The hay turned gray and smoke rose. It spread and slowly ignited the firewood. He added some more hay and a pile of firewood was almost done.

Thread the rabbit meat with an iron rod, rotate it on the stove, and apply some rapeseed oil. The originally red rabbit meat will turn golden instantly. Roast it repeatedly and the oil will drip into the firewood, making a wonderful sizzling sound.

The rabbit meat is fragrant and delicious.

The condiments rolled on top, the tiny salt grains melted in the oil from the rabbit roasting, and the brown spice powder adhered to the rabbit meat, emitting a rich aroma as it roasted over the flames, making your stomach tremble.

Chang Yufeng concentrated on rolling the iron rod until the half-sized rabbit was completely roasted.

"It's rare that my cousin has such a refined taste."

Is someone talking?
Chang Yufeng immediately turned around and looked towards the source of the sound.

Looking closely, a tall man appeared in Chang Yufeng's sight in the darkness. He waved his hands, and blue stars illuminated the entire hillside.

The man's appearance appeared on the body, solemn eyes, snow-white face, delicate little nose, long eyelashes, loose clothes, and a sword hanging at his waist.

"Who are you?" Chang Yufeng grabbed the head of the iron rod, and the rabbit meat trembled.

"Cousin, how are you?"

The man bowed, quite respectfully.

Cousin?

If you feel that the pace is slow and have been tired of slow narration, then now, I will speed up.

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(End of this chapter)