My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 199 Return
One day later,

Dawan Village
The great changes in Wujiaji have already spread.

The many cultivators who were originally stranded in Dawan Village rushed towards Wujiaji shortly after learning the news.

There were far fewer people on the village streets.

As a result, the entire village now looks somewhat desolate, a sign of its former glory fading away.

At this time,
Half-mountain courtyard,

Han Qinhu looked at the shy little girl that Shen Changchuan was holding, who was wrapped up quite tightly, with timid eyes and her body leaning against Shen Changchuan's back.

His face looked somewhat strange.

"Changchuan, this is..."

If he hadn't known Shen Changchuan's character well, and hadn't been so devoted to the Dao, and hadn't only been in Dawancun for a little over a year, he would have been in a different situation.

He was starting to suspect that the little girl was Shen Changchuan's illegitimate daughter.

"Her name is Xiaoyu. A senior asked me to look after her temporarily. Hmm, her identity is a bit sensitive, and it's not good for outsiders to know. Grandpa, could you please settle her in properly? She can stay in this hillside courtyard."

Shen Changchuan gave a vague explanation.

In fact, he didn't know the little girl's exact identity.

The reason it is here,

It was precisely because she was the person Wu Tianhao had mentioned he wanted to help with.

Not long after Wu Tianhao took him away that day, they traversed dozens of miles and finally entered an underground cavern space concealed by a hidden magic array.

To Shen Changchuan's surprise, many members of the Wu family lived in that space.

It seems that the Wu family's higher-ups had anticipated the changes in Wujiaji and had arranged for the relocation of some of the population in advance.

This unexpected scene aroused Shen Changchuan's curiosity.

Could it be that the Wu family foresaw the unexpected turn of events?

But are they aware of the changes in Wujiaji, where the area within several miles has collapsed, and the white pillar of light that has attracted the attention of almost all cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage?

At that time, many doubts flashed through Shen Changchuan's mind.

But they didn't say that.

Shen Changchuan didn't press the matter further.

Afterwards, Wu Tianhao led Shen Changchuan into a relatively secluded space inside, where the quiet little girl known as Xiaoyu was sitting.

Wu Tianhao also explained that he needed Shen Changchuan's help.
That means taking Xiaoyu away to care for her for a while, and then bringing her back once the situation has stabilized.

Regarding Xiaoyu's identity
Wu Tianhao only gave a vague answer.
It seems to be the daughter of someone who can't be named, possibly a very important person, and involves some rather significant matters.

Because of this unexpected turn of events, the Wu family was too busy to take care of themselves and could only temporarily entrust the matter to Shen Changchuan.

For this,

Shen Changchuan did not refuse.

Although this little girl named Xiaoyu seemed a bit strange no matter how you looked at it,
They don't seem to be from the Wu family, but there might be some underlying issues involved.

But compared to the life-saving grace, these are really insignificant.

Also because of this,

Shen Changchuan, with Xiaoyu by his side and escorted by Wu Tianhao, safely returned to Dawan Village.

"Okay, I understand. Xiaoyu, come over to Grandpa Han."

Han Qinhu nodded and did not press further.

He waved to Xiaoyu and said kindly.

just,

The little girl named Xiaoyu clung tightly to Shen Changchuan's clothes, hiding behind him and looking at Han Qinhu with fear.
The body remained completely still.

"This"

“Alright, this little one seems a bit shy. Grandpa, could you have someone prepare a room next to where I live? I’ll take her there myself in a bit.” “Okay, I’ll get back to work then.”

Han Qinhu nodded, not paying any attention.

In his view, it is only natural for a four or five-year-old girl to be shy when she goes to an unfamiliar environment alone with other people.

In a few more days, we'll get to know each other better.

"Xiaoyu, don't be afraid, your brother is here."

Shen Changchuan patted the little guy's head and said gently, "..."
"Um"

Xiaoyu gripped Shen Changchuan's clothes tightly with her tiny hands and responded with a sound as soft as a mosquito's buzz.

Shen Changchuan couldn't help but sigh slightly.

It seems that I can't leave him for too long.

However, no matter what

Just take good care of her from now on.

Speaking of,
According to Wu Tianhao,

I have some connection with Xiaoyu.

Last year, on his way to the market in Wujiaji, he was chased and killed the pursuers. He also obtained a Biyuan Jingling Pill from their storage bags.
On that occasion,
One of the people being hunted was Xiaoyu!
According to the vague information revealed by Wu Tianhao, the Biyuan Jingling Pill originally belonged to Xiaoyu at that moment. She also knew that the pill had fallen into his hands, and her expression indicated that she did not want to take it back because of the life-saving grace.
Perhaps for this reason,
Xiaoyu wasn't as shy around Shen Changchuan as she was around others; on the contrary, she seemed somewhat dependent on him.

I want to see Shen Changchuan after a while.

Otherwise, one would be filled with anxiety and unease.

See here,

Shen Changchuan simply moved the training ground to the courtyard square.
So that Xiaoyu can see him at any time.
Anyway, at his level of cultivation, the spiritual energy in the Spirit Spring Secret Chamber has little effect on him anymore.

Moreover, after experiencing a series of changes, he returned...
What he needs to do most right now is not to go into seclusion to cultivate and improve his cultivation level.

Instead, let's first review the experience of this trip.

Digest the insights gained from the battle,
Especially the transformation during the clash with the blood-patterned black-robed man who had reached the Nascent Soul stage.

[Secret Technique]

[Nine Elements Divine Essence Technique: ? %]

Shen Changchuan focused his attention on the progress bar panel in front of him.
Especially in the last row of the panel, on the separate column for arcane arts.

The progress bar for the Nine Elements Divine Essence Technique.

It is undoubtedly exceptionally eye-catching.

"How is this going?"

Shen Changchuan frowned slightly, muttering to himself in thought.

He had known for a long time that the Arcane Arts section was different from the Spells section.

A progress bar will appear next to each spell you are practicing in the spell bar, showing your progress in mastering that spell.

Once you reach 100% perfection, certain characteristics will emerge, along with corresponding systemic spell cultivation experience.

Once these cultivation experiences are accumulated to a certain extent, they can significantly reduce the difficulty of Shen Changchuan cultivating the spells of the relevant systems.

The powerful spell, Azure Wood Sword Light, which subtly surpasses even Qi Refining cultivators, was mastered by Shen Changchuan through accumulating experience in cultivating related spell systems.

But the Secret Arts section is different.

After obtaining the Nine Elements Divine Essence Technique and successfully cultivating it,

Shen Changchuan discovered that there was no progress bar after the Nine Yuan Divine Gathering Technique.

It seems to be a secret technique for improving a certain quality, and there is no progress bar for mastering it.

but now,
There's an extra (??%) progress bar on the progress bar?
What is going on?
And what about that? What does that mean?
For a time,

Many questions flashed through Shen Changchuan's mind.

(End of this chapter)