Cause and Effect Give Rise to Each Other

Early in the morning, Big Head got up and saw that his wife had already changed into formal attire and prepared breakfast.

"If you get off work early tonight, go pick up the kids. Several companies are holding meetings at the hotel, so there's a lot to do." Since returning to work, Miao Ruifang's mental state has improved considerably.

Big Head Tou nodded. "I'll pick up the kids, and I'll cook dinner tonight."

"Don't cook. With your cooking skills, how can we possibly eat? I'll cook when I get back. If you're really hungry, have some biscuits to tide you over."

Big Head laughed and said, "How about we go out for dinner tonight?"

"No need, I've already bought all the groceries for today." My wife is still as frugal as ever.

"You're quite busy with work, why don't we hire a nanny?"

"I've only been working for a few days, and look how much I've burned you out," his wife complained. "While we're still young, let's earn more and save more, because we'll have many more expenses in the future."

Looking at his wife and children at the dinner table, Big Head felt like the happiest person in the world.

First, he drove his child to school, then his wife to work. When they arrived at the bureau, Big Head was a few minutes late. In the elevator, he ran into a leader who lectured him about work discipline.

Actually, this leader was also late.

Back at his workstation, a colleague nicknamed Glasses came over and said to Big Head with a mysterious look, "Have you heard? Sugar is going to be promoted to team leader."

Sugar Cube, a second-floor admirer (Emotion Cultivator), joined the Dark Star Bureau three years ago and is now a team leader.

Big Head has been with the Dark Star Bureau for nearly twenty years and is still an agent.

"That's good, Sugar Cube is a nice guy." Big Head nodded.

Another colleague, nicknamed Baozi, chimed in, "Ming Ge, I really don't understand. In terms of skill and experience, what makes her better than you? How can someone like her be a team leader?"

Big Head chuckled and said, "It's alright, I'm fine."

Team Leader Chen and Team Leader Xiao both came. The whole team held a routine meeting, and everyone was busy with their own tasks. Big Head Tou took some time to go to Yuezhou Third Hospital.

He Jiaqing's ward was crowded with medical staff. An important tube inserted into He Jiaqing's body had fallen out, but the exact reason for the fall was unknown.

The attending physician said to Big Head, "I suspect the patient may have been moved, otherwise this tube wouldn't have fallen off."

Looking at He Jiaqing lying on the hospital bed, Big Head said to the attending physician, "It might be an accident."

"Should we tell your Team Leader about this?"

Big Head nodded. "I'll report to the Team Leader in a bit."

He did not report it.

He simply wrote in his work log for that day that everything was normal.

Doing this carries risks.

But based on Big Head's experience, this matter usually won't attract much attention, and he can bear this risk.

Li Banfeng found a piece of wasteland in the Bitter Vegetable Manor; wastelands like this were everywhere.

He planted a bag of seeds on this land, which were given to Li Banfeng by Farming Cultivator from Pancake Village. After planting them, he could harvest grain that same month.

The land in the Bitter Vegetable Manor is barren. After planting one crop, it needs to be planted Fast Crop Seeds. The land must rest for a year, but at least the sixty or so people in the Bitter Vegetable Manor will have enough food to eat.

Next year, we'll plant it in a different place. The Bitter Vegetable Manor is huge, so huge that Li Banfeng walked for several days and over a thousand miles, but he still couldn't find the edge of the Bitter Vegetable Manor.

Old Teapot said that Bitter Vegetable Manor borders all parts of Pro State, but Li Banfeng checked the map that Steward Feng gave him and couldn't find the location of the Bitter Vegetable Manor at all.

Li Banfeng still couldn't figure out what kind of place this was.

Don't dwell on things you can't figure out right now; there are many things to do.

The Sufferance Cultivator of the Bitter Vegetable Manor now greatly respect Li Banfeng. Li Banfeng, carrying Tang Blade, walked around to each household, and all the Sufferance Cultivator followed him to Li Banfeng.

Sufferance Cultivator were able to endure hardship and were diligent in their work. Everyone was especially motivated when they saw Li Banfeng take out the teapot.

After finishing their farm work, those who lived nearby went home, while those who lived far away pitched tents and spent the night next to the farmland.

Qian Jiafeng and Ou Haidong returned to the same house. Bitter Granny did not pursue the matter of that night, because it was indeed not their fault.

But since that night, they've become much bolder and completely forgotten the rules.

There were others even bolder than them, such as that middle-aged woman.

She still doesn't trust men, but she likes men.

In the evening, Li Banfeng distributed wine to everyone. This time, it wasn't mixed with the porridge; whoever wanted some could take it.

Anyway, this bearded man was the one who caused all this trouble, so Bitter Granny has anyone to blame, it should be the bearded man.

Li Banfeng didn't care. Anyway, Bitter Granny couldn't kill people. As long as he was driven out of the Bitter Vegetable Manor, the matter would be perfect.

The next day at dawn, three newcomers arrived at the White Food Hall, ready to enter the Daoist sect.

Li Banfeng stormed into the restaurant and, with a flurry of punches and kicks, chased them all away.

The man serving the food stayed huddled in the kitchen, not daring to make a sound.

Today, this uncle was wearing a red cotton-padded jacket.

In the afternoon, while everyone was working in the fields, Li Banfeng was painting on the side.

I must say, the drawing skills have actually improved somewhat. The general outline is pretty good, and the details of the workers are also reasonably well done.

Chu Er walked up to Li Banfeng, glanced at the painting, and exclaimed in surprise, "You can paint? Could you paint one for me?"

Li Banfeng shook his head and said, "Your family doesn't lack painters."

"Just draw one for me, I've done you a lot of work these past few days!"

"Okay, shall we start drawing now?"

Chu Er shook his head and said, "I'll tidy it up tonight."

In the evening, they went to Chu Er's residence. Chu Er was still wearing coarse cotton clothes, without any makeup. He had just washed his face and tidied his hair.

She sat upright in the courtyard, while Li Banfeng held a drawing board and carefully sketched lines.

"Do I look bad without makeup?" Chu Er asked nervously.

Li Banfeng shook his head and said, "It's quite beautiful."

"Am I looking silly sitting here like this?"

"I'm not stupid at all, just don't move."

"Should I..." Before he could finish speaking, Chu Er shuddered and quickly stood up.

Li Banfeng turned around and saw that Bitter Granny was standing at the door.

As if he had anticipated his arrival, Li Banfeng put down his pen and paper, smiling at the Bitter Granny: "Is it going to be another training session today?"

Chu Er quickly explained, "Grandma, please listen to me, I asked him to draw..."

"Girl, go back inside and wait. I'll come find you later," Bitter Granny said to Li Banfeng after sending Chu Er away. "Come with me."

Li Banfeng followed Bitter Granny all the way to the wilderness. Bitter Granny said to Li Banfeng, "Do you know that there aren't many cultivators in the Bitter Vegetable Manor to begin with?"

"I know." Li Banfeng nodded.

"Do you realize that if you keep causing trouble like this, this Daoist sect will become extinct?"

"Really?" Li Banfeng laughed. "If it can really become extinct, I'm willing to keep making a scene here forever."

The Bitter Granny frowned slightly and said, "How dare you say such things to my face! Don't you know that there are always people in this world who have to suffer?"

Li Banfeng nodded and said, "I know, but we have to aim for a life of enjoyment."

"Do you know that people who haven't suffered simply don't understand what happiness is?"

"I know, but I still have to strive to live a life of comfort and happiness."

"Do you know that practicing spiritual discipline amidst hardship is also the right path?"

"It is the right path, but people ultimately want to live a life of enjoyment."

Whenever the words "enjoy happiness" are mentioned, Li Banfeng always has a smile on his face.

Looking at Li Banfeng's smile, Bitter Granny thought of someone, "Do you know Feng Daiku?"

Li Banfeng nodded. "We've met once."

"Her name contains the word 'bitter,' but she hated that word the most. Later, some people called her Feng KouDai, and she wasn't angry; some people called her Feng Kudai, and she still wasn't angry."

"As long as she doesn't have to suffer, she'll agree to anything you ask. You two are even a bit alike in temperament."

Li Banfeng sneered, "She herself is unwilling to endure hardship, but she has made me suffer a lot."

"Did she harm you?"

"It depends on how you look at it. All things considered, I'm not really at a disadvantage."

The Bitter Granny sighed and said, "It's all karma after all. Do you even know why you came here?"

"You mean Bitter Vegetable Manor?"

The Bitter Granny shook her head.

Li Banfeng understood.

Bitter Granny was initially worried that Li Banfeng was leaving because she thought he was leaving Pro State.

When asked why he came, he also mentioned Pro State.

"I can't explain why I came here, but staying here is good, whether it's hardship or happiness, it's all good."

"Fine, I'll see you off again after I've already given you a ride before." Bitter Granny Ku grabbed Li Banfeng's clothes and led Li Banfeng to a wasteland. Amidst the swirling sand and dust, Li Banfeng saw a thick, dark fog.

This is the edge of the new land.

The Bitter Granny looked at Li Banfeng and said, "Do you remember how many times I've put you through my trials?"

"Three times." Li Banfeng was beaten three times in total, and he would never forget it.

"This matter of cause and effect ends here. Blessings and sufferings are intertwined, and debts must be repaid. Originally, I should have made you repay more, and repay more severely, but if you continue to cause trouble, I'm afraid my sect will truly be gone."

This door of mine.

She never seemed to mention Sufferance Cultivator.

Li Banfeng blinked and said, "Big sister, can we be more direct?"

The Bitter Granny frowned and said, "You call me 'elder sister'? Do you know who I am?"

Li Banfeng thought for a long time, "I can't explain it."

The Bitter Granny sighed, "Take care, young man."

Blessings and sufferings come together.

Li Banfeng walked into the depths of the thick fog, turned around, saw that Bitter Granny was still there, and said, "Take care, Second Aunt."

Upon hearing the word "Second Aunt, "Bitter Granny couldn't help but smile.

"Second Aunt, good fortune and suffering are intertwined. Letting those Sufferance Cultivator enjoy some good fortune occasionally won't be a loss for you."

"You rascal, you know that fortune and misfortune are intertwined, so you must not let this sect become extinct."

Li Banfeng didn't understand, smiled at the Bitter Granny, and left.

Watching Li Banfeng's departing figure, Bitter Granny sighed.

The cause and effect cannot be severed in the end; you even ate a bitter vegetable from me, kid.

I met you first. You are destined to be a member of my Daoist sect.

My path is indeed difficult; most practitioners perish halfway through. For many years, no one has reached a high level, yet others call it as Sufferance Cultivator.

I finally met someone with a tough life, but unfortunately you're afraid of hardship and won't come.

Are there any people who are still lucky enough to survive?

Bitter Granny returned to Chu Er's residence, where Chu Er stared intently at the unfinished sketch.

"He's gone," the Bitter Granny said calmly.

Chu Er shuddered, clutching the drawing paper tightly in his hand.

"Does it hurt?" the Bitter Granny asked.

"It hurts," Chu Er nodded, his hand unconsciously clutching his chest. "It hurts terribly."

"It's right to feel pain; only by experiencing suffering can one's cultivation improve."

Chu Er couldn't help but shed tears. "It hurts so much."

"It's not enough to just feel sorry for them, you have to feel the pain in your own body too!" The Bitter Granny pulled over a stool, picked up a piece of firewood, and shouted angrily, "Lie down here!"

Chu Er sobbed twice and slumped onto the stool.

"You slut! I'll teach you to seduce men!"

She seduced a man but couldn't keep him, turning the village into a complete mess. Now do you know the pain?

The Bitter Granny picked up a stick of firewood and beat Chu Er's peaches mercilessly.

Chu Er gritted his teeth, staring at the drawing paper, tears streaming down his face.

Li Banfeng walked more than ten miles in the new place and gradually figured out his location.

Using Yao Lao's map, Li Banfeng quickly found the route back to Blue Poplar Village.

It turns out that the two places are not far apart; if you walk quickly, you can get back in less than a day.

Li Banfeng was overjoyed and was about to quicken his pace when he suddenly saw a huge body in front of him, perched on a tree, eating leaves.

Is this a green caterpillar?

Could it be...?

No, there's more than one caterpillar.

Two?

Three?

Gojo?

Li Banfeng dared not count anymore.

This is Bitter Vegetable Manor, the new land of the Bitter Vegetable Manor.

If a woman who Sufferance Cultivator dies and is unwilling to be reincarnated, she will become Bagworm Moth Madam!

So many Bagworm Moth Madam...

After careful consideration of life, Li Banfeng felt that what Bitter Granny said made a lot of sense, and he wanted to go back to the Bitter Vegetable Manor to stay for a while longer.

"This man is so handsome." A bagworm moth spotted Li Banfeng.

"Look at that beard, I like men like that the most."

Li Banfeng tore off his beard and put it in his pocket. "I don't have a beard."

"Oh my, you look even more handsome without a beard!"

Li Banfeng took off running, with a group of Bagworm Moth Madam chasing after him.

In Blue Poplar Village, Li Banfeng hadn't returned for over ten days, causing Ma Wu great anxiety.

Did something happen to the Seventh Brother?

Could it be related to Chu Er?

I was careless. I should have gone with Chu Er and sent her out of Xindi!

It's no use sending it away; she can always find it again.

Why is this person so persistent!

Just as they were getting anxious, Little Chuanzi came to report, "Fifth Master, Seventh Master is back, followed by two moths. He can't run anymore!"

Startled, Ma Wu rushed outside, mounted Yanzi, and said to Little Chuanzi, "Quick, lead the way!"

Yanzi said, "Young master, don't panic. I can handle those two vile women myself!"

Ma Wu asked Little Chuanzi, "Has Seventh Brother gone back to his own Land Block?"

"Returned!"

"Sprinkle blood! Sprinkle blood to stop the raindrop moths!"

"I've scattered it! It's no use, the Local Earth God isn't reacting!"

PS: How could the Local Earth God remain silent?

In Chapter 8, at the train station, Ban Feng bought instant noodles from an old lady, Ban Feng he called his Second Aunt.