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

Chapter 900: Hardship, Four Years, Entering the City (Three Chapters Combined)

Although Shen Changchuan was basically in a daze for the past three years,
I don't have much affection for my parents either.

But no matter how you look at it
The kindness of raising me over those three years still exists!
Shen Changchuan also has a certain obligation to avenge them.

Moreover, given this trend, it wouldn't have been a problem for his parents to become the head of the village with the skills they had painstakingly instilled in him.

In this way, it's not certain that he'll be born into a wealthy family in the future.
At least they can have a stable period of growth.

Once they have grown up and possess certain abilities, they will be able to begin plotting the extraordinary power of this world and seeking information on ascending to this world.

but now,
Everything is ruined!
The entire village was systematically massacred by the army, and afterwards they did not forget to burn down all the houses.

Their level of professionalism was so high, it was like they were aiming to destroy the entire village!

Thus, the protection that had been shielding Shen Changchuan was completely shattered.

The "broad road" that should have allowed for steady growth was thus directly cut off!
This forced Shen Changchuan to act as a three-year-old child.

Next, I will face the challenge of surviving alone!
If I hadn't been prepared beforehand and possessed complete survival skills such as fishing and hunting, it would have been a dead end for a young child to survive alone.

not to mention,
During yesterday's massacre
If he hadn't woken up at the crucial moment and used the soul-devouring secret technique of the Yuanmo Devouring God Record again, briefly stirring up the cruel nature in a soldier's heart and making him want to drown him, he would have thrown him into the well.
At only three years old, he could not possibly escape such an organized massacre!

Also because of this,

For Shen Changchuan, this was nothing short of an "enemy who blocked his way"!
How could Shen Changchuan not feel anger and murderous intent towards the culprit who caused all of this?
Of course,
Anger is anger,
Shen Changchuan wasn't the impulsive or reckless type who insisted on taking revenge right now.

This is a relatively long-term goal.

Shen Changchuan was very clear about the purpose of this trip.

Therefore, I will probably only seek revenge when I have absolute strength and confidence.

At that time,
He estimated that he was not far from becoming invincible or ascending to immortality.

"Right now, let's focus on surviving, at least until we reach adulthood!"

Shen Changchuan sighed inwardly.

Although I know a lot of survival skills and have some tricks up my sleeve.

But children's bodies are too weak, and they don't have much strength.

Even a stray dog ​​could easily kill you.

If it weren't for the fact that I didn't know whether I was a time traveler or a progress bar panel—a special ability—I wouldn't have been able to achieve this.

When they first arrived, their memories were still intact, and they had already spent considerable time mastering survival skills such as fishing and hunting before coming in.
I'm afraid what I need to do now is to hurry up and find a family to rely on.

no way,
A three-year-old child is far too weak to survive on his own and must rely on the protection of adults to survive.

But then again,

Now everyone in the village is dead, and according to the conversations of the soldiers who massacred Yangjia Village, Yangjia Village was not their only target.

It seems that the order was given by that important figure called the King of Wei, to clear out and slaughter the surrounding area. Judging from the efficiency of those troops in killing, the surrounding villages and towns have probably already fallen victim to his evil deeds.

There are probably very few survivors left in the surrounding villages and towns.

It's no longer possible to find an adult to shelter them.

"Alright, then I'll live alone."

"At least in the wilderness, you can control your own life and not put your fate in the hands of others."

"To avoid entrusting the task to the wrong person."

Shen Changchuan shook his head slightly.
There is little expectation for the moral standards of such a backward feudal society.

Moreover, we are currently in a period of great chaos, and people's morality will only decline further.

Try to survive as long as possible, at least until you reach adolescence.

Only when you have a certain amount of strength and the ability to protect yourself are you qualified to plan other things.

I've made up my mind.

Shen Changchuan then stood up.

He gathered some rags around him and wrapped them around his hands and feet. Then he found a bamboo pole about the size of a thumb and about a meter long, heated the end of it in a fire, and finally sharpened it. He also found a small dagger in his burnt-out house, wrapped it in cloth, and temporarily hung it on his waist.

Having made all the necessary preparations, Shen Changchuan walked out of the village with a bamboo pole in his hand.

He needs to find a place to stay temporarily outside.

There's nothing we can do about it.
The entire village had been burned to the ground, leaving no place to stand.

If a child doesn't have a house to shelter them from the wind and rain and protect them from the dampness and cold of the early morning dew, they are more likely to get sick. If a disease enters their body, it is practically equivalent to death for a three-year-old child who is not being cared for by an adult!
And more importantly,

The hundreds of corpses piled up in the village square will likely begin to decompose soon, given the current weather.
If we stay here any longer, we are very likely to contract the plague.

not to mention,
In this situation, it is also easy to attract wild dogs or wild beasts from the mountains.

For him right now, each of these factors could be considered a fatal one!
In this situation,

He naturally needed to find a safe place to stay outside as soon as possible.
Otherwise, forget about future revenge or grand plans for shattering the barrier and ascending to immortality.
It's doubtful they'll even survive to adulthood!

Fortunately,
Shen Changchuan had a general idea of ​​how to find a foothold.

Because he infused his father's mind with maxed-out hunting skills, his father became an extremely skilled hunter, which helped his family escape hunger and gradually become wealthy.

During this period, my father often went hunting in the mountains.
Each time they went into the mountains, they would usually stay for three to five days before returning, obviously spending the night in the mountains.

That's also true.

In the mountains,
There's a high chance that this person's father left behind a place to stay or rest, like a hunter's hut!
Once we find that place...
With the top-tier survival skills he possesses, he should have no problem surviving on his own.

"Hope everything goes well!"

Leaving the village and following a small path to the foot of the mountain, Shen Changchuan looked up at the towering, continuous mountains ahead, with lush grasses taller than himself and trees that obscured the sky above.
He couldn't help but sigh again.

Even for an adult, venturing into the mountains is extremely dangerous; a slight misstep could lead to death. How much more so for a child like him?
Although he had whittled a bamboo pole for self-defense, for him now, the deterrent effect of the bamboo pole was far greater than the actual killing power it could cause.

But he had no choice but to go in.

With his current strength, he can't even drag a log, let alone build a house or shelter on his own!

Staying in this desolate wasteland littered with corpses is far more dangerous than going into the mountains!
at least,

With his maxed-out hunting experience, he can easily identify and avoid the activity areas of wild animals, and his survival experience in the mountains and forests far surpasses that of ordinary people.

What might seem like an extremely dangerous mountain forest to an ordinary person might not be so for someone with extensive survival experience.

"Luckily, we considered this point beforehand, otherwise we really might have had to consider reopening."

Shen Changchuan thought to himself.

He raised his head and looked at the sky.

There should be about three hours until sunset.

We must find my father's lodging in the mountains before nightfall.

Shen Changchuan took a deep breath.

Holding a bamboo pole, I stepped into the forest.

Fortunately,

There were no unexpected events along the way.

It seems that because her father often went into the mountains to hunt, the dangerous wild animals on the outer edge of the mountains were basically all killed off.

As for venomous snakes and insects, he easily avoided them.

With his maxed-out survival skills, Shen Changchuan quickly found traces of the mountain path his father often walked and followed those traces.

finally,
Two hours later,
Shen Changchuan finally found the foothold his father had set up in the mountains, located on a cliff beside a mountain stream, about four or five miles away, deep in the dense forest.

It was originally an irregularly shaped cave that had sunken down about ten meters above the ground.

The cave was expanded by the father, who then moved wood and thatch to enclose the entrance, transforming it into a very rough cave hut.

At the entrance, a ladder made of straw ropes extends down.

This delighted Shen Changchuan.

This is a perfect landing spot!

As long as you stay in the small hut inside the cliff cave and tighten the straw rope, no wild animals can threaten your safety at night.

With the nearby mountain stream and deep pool, full of water and fish, it couldn't be more suitable for its survival!

This is so much better than treehouses built in the forest!
After careful observation,
After confirming that there were no traps or other dangers left above,

Shen Changchuan then climbed up the ladder made of straw ropes.

This house is not bad.
The walls were made of rows of thick logs, with beams inserted directly into the gaps in the cave, making the whole hut incredibly stable. It was estimated that even a strong wind wouldn't have much of an impact.

The room was surrounded by thick thatch, keeping out the cold wind. There was also a bed made of wood stacked side by side along one side of the wall, with some fur on it to keep it warm in cold weather.

After carefully looking around, Shen Changchuan couldn't help but nod slightly.

He searched around for a while.
They found a few pounds of cured meat in a wooden box in the corner and took it out without hesitation.

Then they found a kettle in the corner and also a source of fire.

Without further ado,
I lit a fire and boiled a pot of water.

Using the dagger he carried, he sliced ​​the cured meat into pieces and put them into a pot to boil.

Before long, a bowl of hot soup entered his stomach.
Shen Changchuan also felt much better.

After all, those two hours of mountain road were not an easy walk for him with his short arms and legs.

Although we picked some berries along the way, which quenched our thirst and provided a small snack.

But when we arrived here, we were still thirsty and hungry.

Children's physical strength is really too poor!

Fill your stomach

I sat on the bed and rested for a while.
Shen Changchuan then began to take inventory of the property in the house.

There were five arrows, a bow, a forged machete, two spears, a leather water bag, and some supplies such as oil, salt, and grain.

"Not bad!"

"Then I'll live here alone from now on!"

With these supplies,

Shen Changchuan's confidence also increased considerably.

Although the future still holds many difficulties, at least he has seen hope in continuing to live.

time flies,
Four years have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these four years, Shen Changchuan basically lived in the hunter's cabin and used it as the center for hunting activities in the surrounding area.

They gathered wild fruits, cultivated mushrooms, made traps to hunt and catch fish, searched for mineral salts, and made dried meat to prepare for storing food in winter.
These are not easy for a small child's body.
Fortunately, the mundane skills he learned from his previous life's split-body techniques included carpentry and toolmaking. Combined with his knowledge of pulley systems and other tools from his past life for reducing force, he was able to...

In the end, it survived alone in those mountains and forests.

after all,

Children may have less strength
But they didn't eat much.

Moreover, in this underdeveloped society, the wildlife in the mountains and forests was far more abundant than the species found in the wild mountains and forests of a certain Earth.

Back on Earth, large-scale burning of mountains to plant artificial forests filled with eucalyptus trees meant you could walk across several mountains and not see a single living creature.
Four years of living alone was not easy.
However, thanks to the skills he had mastered before transmigrating, Shen Changchuan was able to overcome all the difficulties he encountered along the way.

Despite the ups and downs, it has survived four cycles of spring, summer, autumn and winter.

This year,
Shen Changchuan is seven years old.

As he grew older, he also gained more ability to cope with changes in the external environment.

For him now, surviving in the mountains and forests is no longer very dangerous.

And because there was no shortage of meat in the mountains, he grew much stronger than the average child.

In addition, during the growth process,
Although he was unable to embark on the path of cultivation due to the lack of spiritual energy in the world,
However, Shen Changchuan did not forget to use some training techniques such as circulating qi and blood to train and grow.

As a result,
Through consistent exercise, he has stretched his muscles and bones and improved his blood circulation, which has not only made him less prone to illness over the past four years, but has also further enhanced his strength!

Don't let his age fool you, he's only seven years old.

But in reality, his grip strength is probably already at the level of 30 to 50 kilograms.

Lifting items weighing 20 or 30 kilograms with both hands is no problem.

In terms of strength alone, he's almost as strong as a teenager!
to this end,

He even made himself a smaller bow and arrow.

It is used to snipe small animals such as rabbits.

If he were holding a spear,
With his profound combat skills and the explosive power of mastering qi and blood, he could probably pierce the throat of an adult and kill him instantly!

As a result,
Shen Changchuan finally had some ability to protect himself!

"Four years have passed. It's time to go out and investigate!"

Wearing rough clothes sewn from rabbit and fox fur, Shen Changchuan, looking like a little wild man, sat at the entrance of the hunter's hut, gazing up at the setting sun in the distance.
A thought flashed through my mind, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

After four years of hard work, he is now at least in his element in the mountains, and nothing can threaten him.

Food and clothing are not problems at all.

Using traps, Shen Changchuan even managed to kill a tiger.

With its current strength,

It really is time to get out of here!

"Most importantly—martial arts!"

Shen Changchuan silently recited in his heart.

He certainly didn't waste his four years living alone.

During this period,
He has certainly explored extraordinary paths.

Unfortunately, because he couldn't sense the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, the century-old ginseng he picked from the mountain also lacked spiritual energy, preventing Shen Changchuan from embarking on the path of cultivation.

Between heaven and earth, there was a kind of violent, or rather frenzied, primordial energy!

Shen Changchuan dared not draw qi into this thing.
Given his current physique, even the slightest bit of it would cause his body to explode instantly!

Simultaneously,

It seems that due to the different world, the meridians in his body are somewhat different, which makes it impossible for him to cultivate the true qi martial arts of the mortal world in the world of cultivation.

Left with no other option, the only methods that can be tried are those that involve circulating qi and blood, which are purely for physical training and activation.

After several years, although there have been some gains,
But it also has its limits.

To go further,
He must come into contact with the extraordinary power of the local world!
"It's a pity that my comprehension is only average."

"Otherwise, someone with monstrous talent for comprehension like Xuan Daoji would probably only need to sense the primordial energy between heaven and earth, and then try a few more times, to create a method adapted to the local world!"

Shen Changchuan couldn't help but feel a little wistful.

He hadn't forgotten that before him, Hachiko had already listed Xuandaoji as a candidate for inheritance.

If it weren't for his arrival, with his ability to ignore the cycle of reincarnation and erase memories, he probably wouldn't have been able to compete with Xuan Daoji at all.

In terms of comprehension, Shen Changchuan admitted that he was inferior to his opponent.

"But then again, if it were him, his divided spirit would have no memories after transmigrating. Relying solely on his comprehension, he probably wouldn't even survive the initial stages of birth. So what if he had the highest comprehension?"

"After all, according to estimates, in such a feudal society, the mortality rate is usually 30% to 50%, and the possibility of dying young is even higher in chaotic times. Before they grow up, whether they have high comprehension or not is meaningless."

"No wonder Hachiko chose me directly."

"The advantage of retaining memories is just too great!"

"Even with my memories and the ability to survive with a progress bar panel, I still find it so difficult. I wonder how people in other worlds who have obtained the same inheritance of the Dao Ancestor of Reincarnation get through these stages."

"The path of this Lord of Reincarnation is indeed a huge pitfall!"

My thoughts are a bit scattered.

Shen Changchuan quickly shook his head, pulling his thoughts back.

Having lived alone for four years,

It has had some impact on me, more or less.

After all, this isn't a secluded cultivation retreat in a world of immortal cultivation, where one can fully immerse oneself in cultivation.

His busy schedule made him feel somewhat lonely.

"Then let's leave for a while!"

"Explore and make contact with the outside world, and it would be best to find information about the martial arts of this world."

"With the primordial energy of heaven and earth so turbulent, it seems that the lifespan of extraordinary powers in the native world is probably not very long."

"We can't afford to miss the deadline and fail our ascension because we're trying to hide!"

I've made up my mind.

Subsequently,

Shen Changchuan then began preparations for his upcoming trip.

On the second day,
Pack your bags.

Bring your weapons.

Shen Changchuan then left the hunter's cabin where he had lived alone for four years.

As an experienced hunter,

It didn't take long.
He then easily left the mountains.

We turned and walked toward the ruins of Yangjiazhai.

At this time, the Yangjiazhai site was already covered by thick weeds.

In the original village square, the weeds in that area were much more lush than those around it.

Shen Changchuan stood there for a while.

I bowed and paid my respects towards the ruins.

Four years ago,
When that tragedy struck, he was only three years old and lacked the strength to do anything, not even to collect the remains of his parents and other villagers.

Until two years ago,
When he was five years old, he had gained some strength and power, so he came out of the mountains, collected the bones that had turned into skeletons on the ground, and simply built a mound for them.

They won't end up dead in the wilderness.

But these,
That's the limit.

"Don't worry, I will also go and find the culprit who killed you. Whoever it is, I will make him pay the price one day!"

Shen Changchuan murmured softly.

To give these people who died violent deaths an explanation, and at the same time, to settle one's own karma.

There wasn't much lingering attachment afterwards.

Turn around and leave.

Two days later,
Shen Changchuan's figure had already appeared in a small town called Changhe Town, dozens of miles away.

The town has a small population, probably only five or six hundred people in total.

There was only one dirt road in the town, the end of which could be seen at a glance.

Scattered on both sides were peddlers who traveled all over the country selling various small parts.
There were also vendors carrying whetstones, walking around shouting that they could sharpen kitchen knives, scissors, repair iron pots, and fix dishes and bowls.

The only inn in the town center was low and dilapidated, with some walls still showing signs of being blackened by fireworks.

This appears to be a town.
But in Shen Changchuan's view, it was just a larger village settlement.

However, after staying here for half a day,

Shen Changchuan also figured out the situation.

A few years ago, Changhe Town was considered a relatively lively place, with a permanent population of four or five thousand.

However, the massacre that occurred four years ago, which involved eight counties along the Wei River, also affected Changhe Town. The entire town was almost completely wiped out, with only a few people escaping into the mountains to avoid the massacre.

There are currently several hundred people.

This was because four years ago, after the allied forces defeated the Wei army, Chu Marquis Li Xingmi reoccupied this area and relocated some people from the south to settle in the eight counties along the Wei River.

if not,

If left to recover naturally, it would probably take ten or twenty years.

And it is for this reason
The martial arts school or similar establishments that Shen Changchuan had envisioned naturally did not materialize.

Perhaps it still existed four years ago.
But most of them, along with the entire town of Changhe, were reduced to ashes in that massacre.

Now that Changhe Town has been reborn, few masters will come here to open martial arts schools.

Fortunately, Changhe Town is close to the river and has convenient transportation, so some traveling peddlers would pass through here.

Therefore, from their mouths,

Shen Changchuan also learned about the general situation of this world.

(End of this chapter)