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

Chapter 662 Leaving
Shen Chong left.

The figure disappeared.

He had already decided to leave the cultivation world of Tiannan Domain, and even the Southeast Continent, and was preparing to go to Zhongzhou, the most prosperous cultivation world.

future,

Perhaps only in Zhongzhou can we see him.

Shen Changchuan remained motionless in place.

But at this time,

He now held two more urns containing ashes.

And the advance payment for a task Shen Chong entrusted to him—a storage bag containing 20,000 high-grade spirit stones.

Shen Chong's request was not a difficult matter.

Because of the decision to leave Tiannan Region and venture into Zhongzhou.

This time,
It's estimated that they won't be able to return for decades.

Shen Chong needs to make proper arrangements for the passing of his two closest relatives.

This situation must not be allowed to happen again!

But the problem is,
His rise to power was not entirely smooth sailing.

During his journey of growing up, he made some enemies, more or less.

Although he has spent most of his years in seclusion cultivating, he has had little contact with the outside world and has not made many enemies.

But those who have sworn blood feuds will always exist.

Among those enemies, not every one of them was completely wiped out by him, or their relatives and descendants were completely eradicated.

Shen Chong is still here now.
Those who harbored a deep-seated hatred for him, hiding in the shadows, dared not show themselves.

But once he leaves, and stays away for a long time,
The descendants of those enemies may very well repeat the same thing that happened today!

and,

In the future, he will venture into the cultivation world of Zhongzhou, where he is destined to have no shortage of enemies.

He dared not gamble that future enemies might go to great lengths to travel hundreds of millions of miles to find his roots.
If, in the future, enemies with whom one has a blood feud were to destroy the graves of one's brother and mother,
Because of him,

This has once again disturbed the peace of my two dearest loved ones, causing them such a humiliating disgrace.

Shen Chong will never forgive himself!

Shen Chong had also thought about it.
Find a secluded place and bury them both.

But he eventually gave up on the idea.

On this journey to the Central Plains,

It could be anywhere from several decades to over a hundred years; he himself doesn't know when he will return.

He also did not want the graves of his two closest relatives to be buried in weeds, desolate for decades or even centuries, unattended and uncompanioned.

That would be too desolate and lonely.

although,

Shen Chong was actually very clear about this.

When a person dies, all is over.

The soul has long since vanished into the world.

Their ashes are merely some of the few remaining relics they left in this world.

These dead things have no feelings, no loneliness, and no reaction whatsoever to the weeds covering their graves.

The loneliness he felt was merely a change in the way he placed his emotions.

In fact,
Whether their ashes are poured into rivers or scattered across the land,
There won't be any difference.

but,
Shen Chong simply refused!

Whether it's self-comfort or not,
Whether it's for emotional support or not.

Shen Chong did not want the graves of his two closest relatives to be neglected for decades or even centuries to come.

Therefore,
He gave Shen Changchuan a commission.

He entrusted him to find an auspicious burial site for the remains of his brother and mother, and to send someone to look after and care for them every year thereafter.

The 20,000 high-grade spirit stones that Shen Chong threw to Shen Changchuan were his reward.

At this price
It is clearly far more valuable than the caregiving work itself.

In fact,
Even if Shen Chong were to produce a high-grade spirit stone, any small cultivation family in the cultivation world would be willing to guard the tombs of his brother and mother for hundreds of years.

But Shen Chong still gave it to him.

He forcefully handed it to Shen Changchuan and said:
"These 20,000 high-grade spirit stones are part of Zhou Tianhai's storage space. The reason I was able to kill him is largely due to your killing of Zhou Lingfeng, which caused him to make a mistake." "Consider the extra amount as compensation for your contribution in this matter."

This,
It's just an excuse.

For this,

Shen Changchuan was very clear about this.

But at Shen Chong's insistence,
Shen Changchuan eventually accepted the spirit stone.

However, at the same time,

He also kept this profound sentiment deep in his heart.

of course,

Before Shen Chong left,

Shen Changchuan also asked the other party if there were any requirements regarding the burial location.

just,

To Shen Changchuan's surprise,
This question immediately silenced Shen Chong.

Shen Changchuan could sense that the other party was somewhat confused for a moment.

Shen Chong could not help but feel confused.

Shen Family Compound

It is their place of sorrow.

Within the Shen family compound, as a child, Shen Chong could clearly sense that his mother was not happy, and neither was his brother.

For the Shen family compound, and indeed the entire Shen family, it was like a cage filled with malice and harassment.

And now that such a thing has happened.
Shen Chong naturally did not want his brother and mother to continue to be buried in the Shen family cemetery.

As for his mother's family...
As far as Shen Chong knew, his mother seemed to have been bought by the brothel of that mortal kingdom when she was young and raised little by little.

Therefore, even her mother herself did not know about her family background.

Until Shen Changchuan asked this question,
Shen Chong only then realized this and was momentarily bewildered.

The universe is so vast,

There was nowhere for the mother and child to stay.

Shen Chong fell silent for a moment.

“I have a city under my command called Da Wan City, which is currently being managed by my mother’s relatives.”

“If you don’t mind, brother, I’ll bury them near the Great Bay City. That will make it easier for my men to take care of them.”

Shen Chong remained silent for a long time.

Realizing something, Shen Changchuan spoke up in a deep voice, offering his advice.

And to this,
Shen Chong did not object.

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Everything was agreed upon.

Shen Chong did not linger.

He simply walked away.

However, Shen Changchuan could clearly sense it.
A touch of melancholy as the other person left.
Actually,
Shen Chong wasn't the only one who felt this way.

Right now,

Holding the two urns containing their ashes, Shen Changchuan recalled Shen Chong's earlier reaction.
They couldn't help but feel a sense of empathy.

Fallen leaves return to their roots.

It is also a thought deeply rooted in the hearts of many people in this world.

This longing is like that of a weary traveler yearning to return home.
Like a weary bird returning to its nest, longing to find peace of mind.

Shen Chong could not find the final resting place of his brother and mother.

When have I ever been able to find peace of mind?

The Greater Bay Area is like my second home in this strange world.

But it is not its true origin.
Having traversed this world for decades,
Ultimately, I can never forget the place where I was born and raised.

Shen Changchuan also looked up, gazing at the boundless, deep starry sky above.

Perhaps one day,
Only by reaching the end of the path to immortality can one have the chance to return to the hometown one cherishes in one's heart.

(End of this chapter)