The bottom rung of the family (1/3)

That day, at nightfall.

Li Boyang's long-awaited return to Li Household Village naturally drew celebrations from everyone.

Even Li Yu, who was usually serious, showed a rare smile.

As for Chen Yun, needless to say.

Her mouth was almost split open all the way to the back of her head.

Especially when she learned that Li Boyang would be staying in Li Household Village permanently after coming down the mountain this time, Chen Yun was so excited that she burst into tears.

After all, although Li Boyang didn't say anything, how could his various unusual behaviors possibly escape the notice of his parents, Li Yu and Chen Yun?

In fact, the fact that Li Yu and Chen Yun tacitly agreed that Li Boyang stayed on Flying Peak year-round reveals the couple's inner anxieties.

Otherwise, no parent would allow their child to stay in an unfamiliar place for five or six years.

Furthermore, the aftereffects of "Wu Yi Shoots at Heaven" are still unfolding.

Being situated amidst these Hundred Lands Mountain Range, how could Li Yu and Chen Yun not know about these things?

Over the past six months, Chen Yun has tried countless times to go to Yunmeng Marsh, hoping to bring her child back from Xiluo's side.

However, Li Yu, who was more rational and composed, persuaded them against it.

Even when Li Boyang occasionally returned to Li Household Village, Chen Yun restrained herself from showing any longing for him.

"I'm sorry, my child, you've worried me."

He ignored the hustle and bustle of the village and did not participate in the villagers' celebrations.

Li Boyang leaned gently against Chen Yun, as if he had returned to his childhood.

At this moment, Li Boyang was no longer some Red-Haired Ghost God, Son of the Mountain God, Celestial Person Descended into the World, or Mountain Folk Prophet.

Li Boyang is now merely Chen Yun's son, a wanderer who has been away from home for a long time.

"I'm so glad you're alright. Your well-being is more important than anything else."

As Chen Yun reached out to put her arm around Li Boyang, she suddenly realized that he had grown taller than her.

You've grown so fast!

Reluctantly giving up on embracing him like they did when they were children, Chen Yun could only lean on Li Boyang's shoulder and whisper.

"In my memory, you're still just that child I used to carry in my basket."

"I never imagined that ten years would have passed in the blink of an eye."

Chen Yun's voice never stopped, rambling on and on.

"How have you been doing on the mountain these past few years? Has the Grandmother Mountain God taken good care of you?"

"And your Big Girl, every time I send her up the mountain I bring you your favorite cured meat. Has she ever secretly eaten any along the way?"

"Judging by your robust physique, you're not much different from your father back in his prime."

"I heard that Yunmeng Marsh is full of Ghost God, did that scare you?"

Mother knows you are capable and competent.

"But some things are better left unattended. If the sky falls, there are always tall people to hold it up!"

Slowly turning his head, Li Boyang was also surprised to find that wrinkles had begun to appear at the corners of the other person's eyebrows.

By the standards of this era, at thirty-four years old, she has officially entered old age.

"Mom, please don't go to the textile factory anymore!"

"Whether it's the Big Girl or the Seventh Girl, they can both handle these things."

Upon hearing Li Boyang's words, Chen Yun blinked, but still seemed somewhat stubborn as she spoke.

"That won't do. Those spiders are your life's work. How can I entrust them to someone else?"

"And even though your mother isn't as skilled as you, those spiders only recognize your mother."

"If I ever stop feeding them, do you believe they'll rebel immediately?" Li Boyang opened his mouth as if to say something but then hesitated. In fact, he really wanted to say that those spiders weren't that valuable.

However, he glanced down at the amulets he was wearing.

Li Boyang knew that there was no point in arguing with a mother about this kind of thing.

Chen Yun simply wanted to do things within her capabilities that she felt could help her son.

"Mother, haven't you been practicing the Breathing Method I taught you lately?"

As early as four or five years ago during the floods, Li Boyang had already spread the "Breathing Method".

Today, let alone Li Household Village.

Throughout the entire Hundred Lands Mountain Range, there are a considerable number of Mountain Folk, and even spirits, practicing the "Breathing Method."

However, without Li Boyang's tailor-made guidance, the progress of the spirits in cultivating the "Breathing Method" was generally not very fast.

As for Li Household Village?

They not only possess the complete version of "Breathing Method," but also have the supervision and correction of Li Jingshu and Qiwa.

In addition, with the various elixirs that Li Boyang frequently provided, his cultivation progress was among the top tier in the entire Hundred Lands Mountain Range.

This can be seen from the increasingly robust physiques and agile skills of the new generation.

However, there are always exceptions.

This is especially true for the elderly people in Li Household Village.

Back then, Li Boyang faced immense difficulties in implementing the "Hygiene Regulations."

Not to mention forcibly changing these elderly people's usual routines and breathing habits.

But Li Boyang never expected that his mother would become one of these elderly people.

"I've been quite busy these past six months."

When Li Boyang asked her question, Chen Yun answered with a slightly evasive look in her eyes.

For the past six months, she's been so preoccupied with worrying about Li Boyang that she hasn't had the time to practice the Breathing Method every day.

"What about the pills I gave you?"

With a mix of helplessness and amusement, Li Boyang continued to ask.

"Well, I wasn't thinking I'm getting old---"

"The progress in cultivating that Breathing Method is rather slow, so keeping those pills for me would be a complete waste."

"So I had my third aunt mix those pills into the children's food. They'll definitely benefit from them more than I do, don't you think?"

As she spoke, Chen Yun became increasingly confident and assertive, eventually even staring directly into Li Boyang's eyes and asking him a question.

"Mother! Those pills aren't anything rare or unusual—"

"If you're short of anything, just tell me. You don't need to be so stingy!"

In terms of family status, Li Boyang was undoubtedly at the bottom, so he could only emphasize this in a speechless manner.

"You said it was a gift for me, I can use it however I want."

"You never come home all year round anyway, so what's it to you!"

Unfortunately, faced with Chen Yun, who was both unreasonable and assertive, Li Boyang had no choice but to surrender.

"Look at what you're saying, I'm back now, aren't I?"

"Don't be angry, don't be angry, you'll ruin your health if you get angry."

"It's just some pills. I'll have the Big Girl send over more tomorrow, but remember to eat plenty this time."

"Besides enhancing the effects of your Breathing Method, those elixirs can also help beautify your skin and reduce wrinkles."

"Look at the wrinkles around your eyebrows, it breaks my heart to see them!"

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