You Call This a Village?

Ever since the Grand Elder said he would give me a surprise.

Chu Xinghe had already prepared himself mentally.

Come, Elder, I've been hurt too many times already, so I can withstand any kind of hurt.

Go all out and unleash your power!

But standing by the Moon River, looking in the direction of the village that once Kaoshan Village, even though he was somewhat prepared, Chu Xinghe was still stunned by the Grand Elder's surprise!

There used to be only a small bridge over the Moon River; it was so narrow that even walking on it was a shaky affair, let alone riding a horse-drawn carriage.

But now a bridge spans the Moon River wide enough for fifty carriages to travel side by side, and looking Xiangqian the direction of the bridge... there is an enormous city.

Well, how should I put it... the height of the city walls alone is three times that of Clear River City, and its size... it must be five times the size of Clear River City!

Such a colossal city would be absolutely phenomenal even within the entire Gathering Star Kingdom, wouldn't you say?

But what's the meaning behind hanging three plaques made of real gold and silver above the Kaoshan Village gates of such a massive city?

You call this a village?

Chu Xinghe finally understood what the Grand Elder's mysterious surprise was...

The Grand Elder, without warning, used resources to transform the entire Kaoshan Village into a megacity without Kaoshan's knowledge.

The caravan crossed the Moon River and drove into the Kaoshan Village.

At this moment, countless former villagers had gathered inside the city gate. The village chief, dressed in a magnificent outfit even more domineering than the city lord of Bitmo Valley, stood there with a respectful expression.

"Xinghe! You're back!" The village chief roared, and the entire city gate tower erupted in cheers.

Previously, all the villagers rushed towards Chu Xinghe with all their might. In no time, the aunt next door, the uncle from the east end of the village, and the old man from the west end of the village were all looking Chu Xinghe up and down.

Even the fiercest little black dog in the village was wagging its tail and barking.

"Brother Xinghe, I missed you so much..." Chu Erzhuang hugged Chu Xinghe tightly and cried his heart out.

"Erzhuang has gotten even stronger..."

"Brother Xinghe, I miss you too..." It was Chu Dongmei who spoke, looking at Chu Xinghe with teary eyes.

Surrounded by a group of villagers, Chu Xinghe the giant city of Kaoshan Village, and then learned what had happened through the village chief's introduction.

As expected, it was the Grand Elder. Not long ago, the Grand Elder personally led people to Kaoshan Village. With a single order, Kaoshan Village transformed from a small mountain village into a village larger than the capital of the Gathering Star Kingdom.

Various luxurious buildings have sprung up everywhere, and the Grand Elder is just outrageously extravagant.

What? Kaoshan Village has a small population and doesn't need that many?

If we can't use them all, then we'll save them for Xinghe...

What? Kaoshan Village too big, how can it be sustained? No problem, does my Vast Heaven Sect lack these pittances?

What? People from the Gathering Star Kingdom have come to help with management?

Let them die... Kaoshan Village is Xinghe's hometown, how dare they lay a finger on it?

Therefore, Kaoshan Village, the largest city in the Gathering Star Kingdom, is currently in a semi-independent state.

Those poor villagers from before are no longer just wondering whether they're rich or poor; they're now constantly worrying about how to spend their money.

I heard the village chief is now using a golden hoe to farm... He thinks even an emperor wouldn't get this kind of treatment!

Seeing the changes in Kaoshan Village and the smiles on the faces of the villagers, it would be a lie to say that Chu Xinghe wasn't moved.

The Elder's surprise... finally brought me joy amidst my astonishment.

Sigh... The Grand Elder is so kind and righteous, I feel embarrassed to cheat you.

Forget it, for the sake of the Grand Elder's benevolence, I'll refrain from harming the sect this time. I'll deliver the resources to the destination on the fifteenth and do as the Grand Elder has promised.

This can also be considered a way of thanking the Grand Elder for the surprise.

From now on, whenever it involves the Grand Elder, I, Chu Xinghe, will always prioritize benevolence and righteousness, and I will never betray him, okay?

I, Chu Xinghe, also have my own bottom line. My actions against the sect were well-intentioned. The Misfortune Compass was meant to destroy the sect, not to wipe it out entirely. Wouldn't it be better to find a way to cause the sect to lose resources and then divide the spoils?

The moment you finish distributing your luggage, my phone rings! My Martial God cultivation level has arrived, and I'll take you all flying!

Wouldn't it be the best in the world again if we re-established the Vast Heaven Sect?

What's that saying again? As long as he's still around, even if Senior Brother Xinghe can cause trouble quickly, he can lead you guys to rise even faster!

The villagers prepared a sumptuous dinner, and Chu Xinghe was showered with praise by the village chief.

He kept repeating things like, "I've known you'd amount to something since you were little."

However, Chu Xinghe noticed that one person was missing from among the familiar villagers: Chu Cheng's father, Chu Youcai, was Chu Youcai to be seen.

Upon asking, Chu Xinghe looked at him with admiration.

The Grand Elder had come to Kaoshan Village in person with the intention of developing the Kaoshan Village, but Chu Youcai approached him and asked, "Where is my son Chu Cheng?"

Good heavens... The Grand Elder's face turned black on the spot upon hearing this.

Chu Youcai had no idea how the Grand Elder managed to restrain himself from killing him, and continued to question the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder was quite kind; he told Chu Youcai that his son was doing well in the sect.

But Chu Youcai was unconvinced... "My son is the number one person in Kaoshan Village, and Chu Xinghe is only number two. Isn't my son more successful than Chu Xinghe?"

Why is my son inferior to Chu Xinghe? Has the Vast Heaven Sect wronged my son? Is the Vast Heaven Sect treating him differently?

Chu Xinghe admits this time, "When it comes to courting death, I'm no match for you, Chu Youcai."

As a result of Chu Youcai's series of reckless actions, the Grand Elder struck out with his palm on the spot.

It's clear the Grand Elder held back... Chu Youcai only had to stay in bed for half a year, and Chu Xinghe admired the Grand Elder's benevolence for that alone.

However, when Chu Youcai is mentioned, the villagers all sigh and lament.

After Chu Youcai was photographed, you could have just behaved himself, but he wouldn't have. He's been at home every day shouting that the Vast Heaven Sect has wronged his son...

Chu Xinghe had no idea how the Grand Elder managed to stop him from being completely annihilated.

"This is outrageous! How could this person be so ungrateful? That scoundrel Chu Cheng is now a disgrace to our Vast Heaven Sect. If it weren't for Senior Brother Xinghe, he would have been expelled from the sect long ago. I never expected his family to be so ungrateful!"

Feng Yuzheng slammed his fist on the table and stood up in anger.

Even Shi Biao was gritting his teeth at this moment. Senior Brother Xinghe was such a benevolent person, and the Grand Elder was such a benevolent person, yet this Chu Youcai was so despicable!

According to the villagers, this Chu Youcai is a rich but heartless man who used to bully men and women, and he has bullied Senior Brother Xinghe a lot. I never thought he would still dare to be so arrogant now.

"Junior Brother Yuzheng, please sit down. Although Chu Youcai isn't the best person, we're still from the same village, so let's just let this matter go." Chu Xinghe said helplessly.

Feng Yuzheng nodded seriously, then sat down without saying a word.

Look at Chu Cheng and his son, and then look at Senior Brother Xinghe. They both came from the same village, but the difference between them is so huge!

The banquet lasted until very late. After the banquet ended, Chu Xinghe was also pulled away by his former friends to catch up.

Kaoshan Village the only place where the former Chu family's residence has not been altered.

The once most luxurious Chu family now looks utterly desolate.

It's not that his family had fallen on hard times, it's just that the contrast with the surrounding area was too stark.

At this moment, Chu Youcai was wrapped up like a rice dumpling and lying on the bed, but he did not stop moving forward because of his injuries!

My son, Chu Cheng, clearly possesses the qualities of a great emperor!

Your Vast Heaven Sect actually suppressed my son! I, Chu Youcai, hereby express my full dissatisfaction!

You can hit me and scold me, but you can never make me submit, and the same goes for my son.

I believe that with my son's talent, even if the sect suppresses him, he will surely rise against the heavens. One day, my son will definitely cut off the head of that dog Chu Xinghe, and that Grand Elder... Today's shame will be repaid tenfold by my son in the future!

I heard that the scoundrel Chu Xinghe has actually returned home in glory?

Those are the honors that should rightfully belong to my son. What right does that scoundrel Xinghe have?

Just as they finished their tirade, Chu Youcai's door was kicked open, and Feng Yuzheng, Shi Biao, and some villagers, all looking drunk, appeared on the spot.

Hearing the cursing coming from inside, they exchanged glances, nodded, and moved!

No one knows how long the beating lasted, but Chu Youcai was bedridden for almost a year.

Just when everything was peaceful and joyful in Kaoshan Village.

In the imperial palace of the Gathering Star Kingdom, Tantai Jing and a group of people from the Demonic Sect sat around a table.

"The fact that Chu Xinghe himself came to deliver these supplies, don't you think there might be something wrong with that?"

"That can't be... We used the name of the Gathering Star Kingdom this time, the Vast Heaven Sect couldn't possibly know about the existence of our Demonic Sect."

"Indeed... Gathering Star Kingdom is a vassal state of the Vast Heaven Sect. They would never have imagined that Gathering Star Kingdom is now under our control."

Everyone chimed in, saying they were just waiting for Chu Xinghe to personally deliver the items to them. They added that if the Demonic Sect's grand plan succeeded, the outside world would be laughing all the way to the bank.

Look, this is Chu Xinghe, this is the Vast Heaven Sect. They personally handed the items over to our Demonic Sect...

Tantai Jing remained silent!

Hmph! These idiots have no idea how terrifying Chu Xinghe is. This time, Chu Xinghe, that scoundrel, personally escorting them must have a conspiracy.

However, Tantai Jing doesn't yet know the details of the conspiracy; it remains to be seen what Chu Xinghe will do next.

The agreed time was fifteen days, but Chu Xinghe has already arrived at Kaoshan Village in just nine days. Could it be that Chu Xinghe really didn't discover anything?

We'll see when Chu Xinghe hands over the items.

But Tantai Jing still felt uneasy... What exactly is Xinghe scoundrel, plotting this time?

Soon, a subordinate responsible for keeping an eye on the Vast Heaven Sect reported that there was no unusual activity from the Vast Heaven Sect. As for Chu Xinghe, his family was from Kaoshan Village, so it was reasonable for him to take some gifts to visit his relatives first.

So everything seems normal.

Only Tantai Jing, speaking under his real name, said, "You underestimate Chu Xinghe. This person is despicable and shameless. How could he not have a conspiracy?"

But what exactly was the conspiracy? Tantai Jing had absolutely no idea.

Is it because I've been under too much pressure lately?

Tantai Jing felt immense pressure whenever Chu Xinghe was mentioned.

Or... how about we find two handsome but vengeful ghosts tonight...?

Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw... What am I thinking...?

You scoundrel Xinghe, just you wait! This time, I Tantai Jing, will show you what cruelty truly is!