In Douluo Continent, Tang San raids my base right from the start.

Chapter 342 Xiao Wu, which family's girl did you marry?

The village of Holy Souls is bathed in warm sunlight, radiating a warmth no less than that of Nanako.

Zhu Wu flew high in the sky, overlooking everything in the village.

Red lanterns and red couplets came into view. Children ran around in the unmelted snow, huddled together in a corner, and with a snap, firecrackers stuck deep in the snow behind them exploded, sending up a flurry of snowflakes. Smiles spread across the children's faces.

Zhu Wu inexplicably thought of the Spring Festival in his previous life when he and his friends used firecrackers to blow up cow dung and mud in the fields.

Thinking back to that 996 work schedule.

"It was so much better when we were kids." Even though everyone was poor back then, we were truly happy.

He shook his head, made no attempt to conceal his actions, and fell straight down from the sky to his former residence.

"That's... His Majesty the Title Douluo?!" The villagers outside were all shocked when they saw him.

"It looks like Xiao Wu's place."

"I'll go report to the village chief!"

At the same time, Zhu Wu landed on the ground and released the women.

"Brother Wu, is this where you used to live?" Ning Rongrong looked around and couldn't help but ask.

Although the wooden house was simple, it looked very clean, obviously because someone often came to help clean it.

"Yes, this is where I used to live." Zhu Wu nodded. "Let's go in and take stock of our things first, then we'll visit our neighbors later."

"Okay." The girls nodded and followed Zhu Wu into the house.

Before long, sensing the village chief approaching with his men, Zhu Wu immediately called several women to go out and greet them.

"Grandpa Jack, it's been a long time." Before old Jack even got close, Zhu Wu waved and greeted him with a smile.

Old Jack immediately stopped, bowing respectfully in trepidation, "Greetings, Lord God of Nature!"

This appearance is clearly that of Long Yingtian, who once visited, now the great God of Nature.

The news of the God of Nature's consecutive defeats of the Sea God Tang San, the Asura God Tang Chen, and the Rakshasa God Bibi Dong had already spread throughout the continent as the imperial army returned to their respective cities.

Zhu Wu strode forward and said with a smile, "Grandpa Jack, Zhu Wu is Long Yingtian, and Long Yingtian is Zhu Wu. I used an alias back then to avoid getting entangled with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Now that the matter is resolved, it's time to revert to my real name."

"Whether I am a god or not, I will always be Xiao Wu in everyone's eyes."

Xiao Wu is Long Yingtian, the God of Nature? The villagers were shocked and remained so for a long time.

Then Zhu Wu's gaze swept over them, and he said with a smile, "Uncles and aunts, I got married just a few days ago. This time I came back not only to visit my old home, but also to introduce my wife to everyone and to hold a belated wedding banquet for you all."

Everyone snapped out of their daze and turned their gaze to the stunningly beautiful women behind Zhu Wu.

"Greetings, elders." Zi Ji bowed politely, and upon seeing this, the women behind her quickly followed suit.

"You're welcome. You're welcome." The villagers seemed a little reserved, still intimidated by the title of the God of Nature.

However, I also felt a strange sense of relief.

When they first heard that Tang San had become a god, they felt quite ashamed that their village had produced an evil god. But now that they knew Zhu Wu was Long Yingtian, they suddenly felt a sense of pride and triumph.

After all, compared to Tang San, who was aloof and unapproachable, Zhu Wu was the one they had truly watched grow up.

"I used to give Zhu Gang and his son cured meat." Some villagers felt very proud when they thought about how they had helped them.

Rounding down, Xiao Wu's rise to godhood is partly due to my own efforts. That alone is something I can boast about for a lifetime.

Old Jack was also filled with pride, a smile spreading across his face. His gaze swept over the women, and he said with some excitement, "Excellent!"

He then turned to Zhu Wu and said with some emotion, "Xiao Wu, Lao Gang in heaven must be very pleased with your success today."

Zhu Wu nodded, then said, "If Grandpa is watching from heaven, he would surely want me to share this joy with everyone."

"Grandpa was able to enjoy his later years in peace, and Xiao Wu was able to achieve what he has today, all thanks to everyone's help in his early years."

Standing next to old Jack, Jerry was deeply moved and said excitedly, "Xiao Wu, you are the pride of everyone in our village."

The villagers nodded repeatedly.

"Xiao Wu, we knew you'd amount to something." These words were on the tip of his tongue, but he held them back.

If Xiao Wu were just an ordinary Soul Master, they would dare to say such things. But as for a god, they would be too embarrassed to boast about it to his face.

Yeah, we can chat privately later.

"Alright." Old Jack composed himself and turned to say, "Xiao Wu is bringing his wife back for a wedding banquet. This is a great occasion for our village, so we can't be negligent." As he spoke, he turned to look at his son.

"Ah Da, you organize some people to handle this."

"Okay!" Jerry immediately agreed.

"Grandpa Jack, there's no need to buy anything else. I've already prepared everything on the way here. Just help me set things up," Zhu Wu said with a smile. "Of course, I don't have any local specialties from my hometown, and I've been craving them for a while now. You all can't be stingy with yourselves."

"No problem, we'll take care of the meals," Jerry said immediately.

"That's right. Our Holy Soul Village may not have much else, but the local specialties we eat are all made from locally sourced ingredients, guaranteeing authenticity."

Zhu Wu smiled and nodded, "Then I'll have to trouble everyone to spend the money."

"Of course, we want to share in the joy of such a happy occasion," a villager immediately said.

I don't expect them to become gods, I just hope my child can become a Soul Master.

When Zhu Wu came back last time, Old Jack's grandson was already a Great Soul Master.

"It's getting late, everyone hurry back and get ready," said Old Jack.

"Yes, village chief!" the villagers responded in unison, then dispersed to go home and prepare. Only the team that Jerry had singled out was left behind. Some went inside with Zhu Wu to move things, some swept the courtyard, and some laid out carpets.

Zhu Wu and the women were happy to participate.

Compared to the solemnity of the sect, this relaxed and warm feeling captivated the women.

Before long, a large number of villagers arrived carrying local specialties such as vegetables and cured meat, and the sound of pigs being slaughtered echoed through the village.

Zhu Wu found Jerry and said, "Uncle Jerry, I'll have to trouble you to coordinate things here for now. I need to go and get a few people."

Jerry immediately thought of Zhu Wu's mother's side of the family and nodded gently, "Xiao Wu, don't worry about things here."

"Ling'er, you should stay here too," Zhu Wu said, turning his head.

"Okay." Long Ling'er and the other girls who were busy all nodded.

Without further hesitation, Zhu Wu stepped forward and transformed into a streak of light, flying into the distance.

Before long, he arrived at the village where his birth mother, Bai Jin'er, was born, and descended outside the Bai family courtyard, raising his hand to knock on the unclosed door.

Tap tap tap, a muscular middle-aged man strode out, then looked puzzled.

"Who are you?" He quickly walked to the door and looked at Zhu Wu with a puzzled expression.

"Zhu Wu," Zhu Wu said softly.

The man's expression changed instantly, and he was filled with surprise and doubt. He felt that the person in front of him was more like Long Yingtian, whom he had seen before.

"I'm getting married and would like to invite you to a banquet in Holy Soul Village," Zhu Wu said softly, glancing into the room.

The man believed him. Zhu Wu had grown up in Holy Soul Village, and his face immediately lit up with joy, his eyes welling up with tears.

"well."

"I'll go tell Mom and Dad right away." With that, she rushed into the house.

"Boss, go and get my treasured old wine." An old voice soon echoed from inside the room.

"Dad, Mom, you have trouble walking, let me get it."

"Wife, go and invite Xiao Wu to come in and sit down first, then go and call Ming'er and Jing'er back with them."

With Zhu Wu's keen hearing, he could clearly hear the commotion inside the room.

A short while later, a middle-aged woman came out of the house, walked quickly to me, and spoke with a smile and a little timidness.

"Xiao Wu, come in and have a seat."

"Okay." Although he felt a little embarrassed, Zhu Wu nodded and walked into the house. Everything had to come to an end.

Soon, following the woman inside, Zhu Wu immediately noticed two elderly people with hunched backs sitting in wheelchairs. He could tell at a glance that years of manual labor such as picking mulberry leaves, raising silkworms, and sewing clothes had caused cervical spine problems in the two elderly people.

Some diseases are like that; they don't seem to be noticeable when you're young, but they all suddenly appear when you get old.

"Child, come and sit down!" The old woman spoke first, her eyes filled with tears.

Zhu Wu nodded slightly and sat down in the seat in front of the old woman.

The latter gently wiped her eyes, her gaze lingering on the scene, and murmured to herself, "Time really flies. Twenty-seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, and Jin'er's child has finally gotten married. How happy Jin'er would be if she could witness this day."

"Old woman, why bring this up on such a joyous day?" The narrator, unwilling to dwell on painful memories, immediately interrupted.

"Yes, yes," the old woman immediately changed the subject. "Xiao Wu, which family's daughter did you marry? What's her name?"

"When you meet her later, make sure you call her Grandma by the wrong name."

"There are quite a few, I'll introduce them to you one by one when we get there." Zhu Wu said without blushing or panting.

"My grandson is so lucky," the old woman said with a smile.

Tap tap tap, a burly man carried a large jar of wine out from the back door, smiling broadly as he said:

"Xiao Wu, this is a fine wine that Dad has been treasuring for over thirty years. The guests will definitely be satisfied with it. Wait a moment, and we'll set off once your aunt calls the two kids over. I'll bring out a few more jars."

"Don't worry, I won't be late."

Zhu Wu spoke up, "There's no need to prepare too much. I'm bringing my wife back this time to hold a belated banquet for the villagers, so there's no need to worry about formalities. Besides, the villagers won't care about these things; just being there is enough."

"That won't do," the old woman immediately interjected. "We still need to prepare the necessary things."

"Alright." Zhu Wu nodded gently. With the old man in front of him, he wasn't going to force him to go against his wishes. Besides, the reason he came this time was to fulfill a wish of this family. Their daughter had passed away, and seeing their children get married was a kind of comfort.

The middle-aged man smiled, put down the wine jar, and turned to go back into the house.

"Xiao Wu, how long are you planning to stay this time?" the old man couldn't help but ask.

"I have my own things to do, so I probably won't stay long," Zhu Wu replied. "Besides inviting you to the banquet, I also wanted to ask for your opinions on whether you would like to move to Holy Soul Village so I can also offer my protection. Before I leave, I will leave behind some methods to protect the village and gather some spiritual energy so that the villagers can cultivate better."

"Living in the village will be better for your health."

He planned to leave behind a divine statue residing in Holy Soul Village, using a magic array to gather the surrounding spiritual energy. With ample spiritual energy, the villagers' cultivation talents would improve to some extent, and with generations of accumulation, it was not impossible for a prodigy to emerge. Even if no geniuses were nurtured, being nourished by spiritual energy, enjoying longevity, and being free from illness and disaster would still be a considerable benefit.

With his statue standing there, and his divine presence watching over him, he didn't believe anyone would dare to cause trouble in the future.

"That's a good thing, of course we'd love to," the old woman said immediately. She hadn't lived enough yet and wanted to see her great-grandchildren grow up, especially her deceased daughter's children, who would also have their own children and thrive. That way, she would have no regrets.

In addition, since it is conducive to cultivation, it would also be good for the children if the whole family moved there.

"After the New Year, I'll have the children move there with your grandfather and me," she continued.

"Okay." Zhu Wu nodded. "I'll talk to Grandpa Jack later and see if we can set aside a piece of land for you."

"Okay," the old woman said with a smile.

"We still have some time, let me treat your spines," Zhu Wu said as he raised his hand and unleashed a wave of turquoise light.

The two elderly people looked surprised, then felt a chill down their spines, and instinctively straightened up, realizing that they were now standing upright.

The two old people were shocked. In the past, when they did this, it would hurt terribly.

"This!" The man carrying the wine jars out of the house was even more shocked. Not only had his parents straightened up, but their white hair had also decreased.

I was both surprised and delighted by the sheer power of my nephew to make people younger.

There's nothing better than my parents getting better and being free from illness and pain.

She put down the wine jar, smiled, and ran to the back room to continue carrying more wine.

A moment later, Zhu Wu withdrew his hand.

Looking around, the two elderly people had straightened up completely, and most of the white hair on their heads had disappeared, returning to its original black color. The wrinkles around their eyes had also smoothed out considerably, making them look as if they had become more than 10 years younger.

Given the physical functions of the two elderly people, this is already the limit of what they can achieve through normal means.

Of course, he could use his divine power to make the two old people younger, but he doesn't intend to do so.

Just as he wouldn't grant immortality to everyone he knew, some things must ultimately be left to nature.

"Alright, you can stand up and move around now."

Upon hearing this, the two elderly people finally snapped out of their relaxed state and tried to stand up from their wheelchairs.

Then, he stood up easily and nimbly.

"This is truly amazing!" the old woman exclaimed in astonishment.

"Thank you, child." The old man remained composed and spoke politely. Although the person in front of him was his daughter's child, he had never raised him, so there was some distance between them. He didn't want to be too affectionate and make the other person uncomfortable.

He was already very happy that they personally invited him to the wedding banquet.

"Of course," Zhu Wu smiled slightly.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside.

Zhu Wu turned his head and saw that, besides his aunt, there were four young people, two men and two women, as well as two children under the age of six.

A short while later, they went into the house together.

"Dad, Mom, what's going on?" The aunt and her family were immediately shocked.

"Xiao Wu treated us a bit," the old woman said with a smile.

"Soul Masters are truly amazing," my aunt exclaimed.

"Cousin." A man and a woman next to him came to their senses and greeted him politely, then tugged at the child next to them.

The children from both families were somewhat reserved and hesitant as they greeted each other.

"This is..." Auntie began to introduce.

Good heavens, twins, a boy and a girl, and both married with children! Zhu Wu's gaze swept over them, a hint of envy creeping into his heart. Given his situation, who knew when he'd be able to have children? His wives' cultivation levels were far too far behind his; they couldn't even conceive if they wanted to.

It's so frustrating!

"I need to improve my wife's strength as soon as possible! Finding that black hole in the original story will be an opportunity," he thought to himself.

"Now that everyone's here, let's get going," the old man said with a smile. "We can't keep the villagers waiting too long."

Just then, my eldest uncle came out of the house.

"I have a soul tool, I'll take the stuff," Zhu Wu said.

"Okay." The uncle nodded and put the wine jars together.

Zhu Wu waved his hand, and the three large jars disappeared instantly, leaving the two little ones stunned.

"Let's go," Zhu Wu continued.

"The carriage is ready, it's right outside," my younger cousin said immediately.

"No need," Zhu Wu replied. "I'll just fly you there."

Everyone was taken aback.

"There are so many people," the little cousin said, a little scared. She had never flown before.

The two little ones next to me had their eyes shining, looking very expectant.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problem," Zhu Wu said with a smile. "Let's go, let's go out first."

So everyone went out of the house, the younger brother pulled the carriage into the yard and tied it up, and then joined the others.

Zhu Wu waved his hand lightly, and clouds and mist immediately gathered beneath everyone's feet, creating a swirling wind that lifted them up.

(End of this chapter)