Becoming a god starting from the weasel

The next morning, instead of snowing, it was a rare sunny day.

Chen Yang, who was fast asleep in the Taoist temple, was not slowly awakened until the midday sun shone on his face.

After getting up, I yawned and stretched.

I haven't slept this well in a long time.

Today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and it's also the day Chen Yang gave himself a day off.

After lingering in bed for a while longer before going back to sleep, he changed his clothes, got up, washed up, and then went to the Sanqing Hall to sit for his morning prayers.

Although it was already noon, after finishing his morning lessons, Chen Yang looked at the sun outside and said this somewhat awkwardly.

Insert the three lit incense sticks into the incense burner on the shrine, and silently pray: "I hope the Three Pure Ones will not be angry, and I wish the Three Pure Ones a Happy New Year."

After bowing respectfully, Chen Yang went about his business.

Under the eaves of the Sanqing Hall, Chen Yang sat there eating the leftovers from last night, and he was actually enjoying it.

After finishing the work at the medicinal herb field today, there wasn't much else to do, and no friends came to visit the temple.

Chen Yang then decided to read a book to relax and unwind, and also to think about what he should do this year.

After all, the first day of the Lunar New Year is a good day to look forward to the new year.

Chen Yang then lay back down in the Taoist temple, eating fruit and drinking hot tea while looking at the miscellaneous books and catalogs in his hands by the sunlight.

While he was quietly reading inside the Taoist temple, Huangni'ao at the foot of the mountain was bustling with activity.

This morning, the Niu Shan family welcomed two guests: Big Dog and Sanwa.

As soon as Big Dog Sanwa entered the door, he respectfully greeted Granny Niu, who was busy in the yard early in the morning.

Happy New Year, Auntie!

When Granny Niu saw that it was Big Dog and Sanwa, she knew at a glance that they had come to find Niushan, so she smiled and said, "Happy New Year to you two boys."

"Are you here to see Shan Niu Zi? He's inside; just call him."

The two had just entered the room and put down their gifts when they bumped into Niu Shan coming out wearing a coat.

When Niu Shan saw Da Gou and Sanwa'er, he couldn't help but chuckle: "What brings you two here?"

The two put down the gifts, and the three of them sat down on the stools together, while Granny Niu poured tea for them.

Big Dog and Third Brother were extremely distressed, and then said, "Brother Shan, it's because yesterday's blind date didn't go very well."

Big Dog took a sip of tea, looking rather sullen. Sanwa chimed in from the side, "Yeah, yeah, we had everything arranged, but as soon as they heard we were from Huangni'ao, they decided not to come."

Sanwa had obviously encountered the same problem and was very distressed.

Looking at his two dejected brothers, Niu Shan didn't know what to say to comfort them.

At this moment, Granny Niu, who was standing nearby, explained, "Of course! Huangni'ao is the poorest place in the entire surrounding area!"

"If it weren't for the high price of selling their daughter, who would want to come to this place?"

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Niu Shan has a wife and children, so he can't say much about this matter and can only drink tea to show his embarrassment.

Just as the big dog was about to say something, footsteps sounded outside the door again, and the person who came was none other than Wu Datian.

Although Wu Datian is now somewhat frail and walks slowly, he is still energetic and appears very capable.

While puffing on his pipe, he said, "Of course, Huangni'ao is a notoriously poor place for miles around."

"It's certainly difficult to find a wife, but if you offer two or three times more than other villages, she'll marry into your family."

Hearing Wu Datian's words, Da Gou and Sanwa were both a little sullen, especially Da Gou, who stood up and said.

"Uncle, you don't understand. If that's really the case, then there's probably even less of a chance."

"This year, thanks to Brother Shanzi leading us in farming, we're a little better off financially. If it were like before, we wouldn't be able to save a single penny, and we might even have to sell ourselves into slavery."

Upon hearing this, Wu Datian nodded in agreement.

I remember now, last year's harvest was entirely thanks to Niushan.

As they chatted, everyone's attention turned to Niu Shan again.

Niu Shan smiled and said, "Big Dog, don't worry about this. If you're willing to trust me, I'll bring everyone to plant more rice next year."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was stunned. Granny Niu even stopped what she was doing and patted Niu Shan on the shoulder.

"You've got a way with words."

"Mountain Ox, don't say things like that. If you fail to do it, everyone will blame you."

Granny Niu was both angry and anxious, clearly not expecting her foolish son to dare to say such things to outsiders.

Upon hearing this, Niu Shan realized the seriousness of the matter. Looking at Da Gou and Wu Datian, he didn't know what to say for a moment.

Wu Datian stroked his beard and laughed, "Sister Niu, you're overthinking it."

"With me here, no one in the village will blame Shan Niu Zi for this."

But Granny Niu wasn't satisfied; instead, she said with a hint of sourness.

"What if you leave us someday, Brother Wu?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Datian was not angry at all. Instead, he smiled, took a sip of tea, and said, "A golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as one's own doghouse."

"I've lived in this muddy valley for most of my life, where else can I go?"

"Anyway, fallen leaves return to their roots; I'll die here eventually anyway."

After taking a couple of puffs of his pipe, Wu Datian seemed to remember something and pointed towards the direction of the continuous mountain range of Black Wind Mountain, then said...

"Mountain Ox, if you're really capable, just dig a tunnel through that place, and then our Yellow Mud Valley will be able to connect to the outside world."

Niu Shan also knew which mountain Wu Datian was referring to. The Black Wind Mountain range was high and steep, with very hard rocks.

However, some people said that the area behind the mountain was much flatter and full of big cities, which none of them had ever seen, so Wu Datian's statement was just a joke.

As for a continued bumper harvest? Wu Datian just took Niu Shan's comment as a joke.

After all, while the origins of those methods are unknown, there's no way they could possibly make gold grow in this rotten land of Huangni'ao.

But listening to these two, Big Dog and Third Child were quite certain that Niu Shan could do it, and they patted their chests confidently.

"Brother Shan, whatever you say this year, we'll do it. We'll even hope you can find us wives later."

Upon hearing this, the somewhat awkward atmosphere in the room immediately turned into a burst of laughter.

After a quick cup of tea, Big Dog, Sanwa, and Wu Datian left.

Niu Shan saw the three of them to the door. Looking at their backs against the backdrop of the small yellow mud hill and the thatched hut next to the house, Niu Shan thought to himself.

"I will definitely make the village better and better."

As long as you serve the immortal faithfully and learn well from him, you will not waste his blessings.

Thanks to the immortal's magic, the village was guaranteed to have enough to eat and wear, and everyone could find a wife. No one said that Huangni'ao was a place where daughters were sold anymore.

Thinking of this, Niu Shan's resolve hardened, and so did his son, Xiao Shidun.

Afterwards, villagers from most of the village came to Niu Shan's house to offer their congratulations, bringing a lot of food with them. At noon, they cooked a sumptuous meal, and the aroma of meat wafted from every household.

Niu Shan was naturally delighted by this scene, because he knew that it was all the result of the Great Immortal's benevolence and kindness, and the result of the Great Immortal's guidance.

The sage saved not only the crops in the fields, but also the entire village.

Thinking of the rice seeds in the thatched hut, Niu Shan felt even more confident.

Watching Shi Dun eat fills him with joy, and his appetite has grown. This year, the family's food supply is more than enough to feed him. Life is different from before, and things will only get better.

Niu Shan thought this with certainty as he ate another large mouthful of food.