Cultivators Were Like Floods and Fierce Beasts

Hearing the middle-aged man's reprimand, the boy shrank back and quickly said:

"Dad, it's not my fault, this little chick is just too fast."

Before they could finish speaking, the boy had already arrived near the village.

Lu Changzhi glanced at the boy's information:

[Name]: Shi Meng

[Realm]: Body Refining Fourth Stage

[Qualification]: Yellow Grade, Medium quality

[Physical Constitution]: Ordinary human body

[Talent]: Full of energy

The personal information was very ordinary, nothing particularly remarkable.

At this moment, Shi Meng also noticed Lu Changzhi, his gaze filled with surprise and curiosity, and said:

"Guests from outside?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged man came out of the house and urged:

"Hurry up and come back for dinner!"

After speaking, the man smiled at Lu Changzhi and said:

"Dahei is just a mischievous kid, don't mind him."

"It's alright." Lu Changzhi smiled and continued walking towards the village chief's house.

Shi Qinglin had arrived at the door at some point. Seeing Lu Changzhi arrive, they went inside together, brewed a pot of tea, and then the old man and the young man began to chat.

From the conversation, Lu Changzhi learned that Mountain and Sea Village had been there for quite some time.

The village's name comes from its location nestled between mountains and the sea, and it now has about a hundred households.

There are some records in the village about practitioners, but not many. With their abilities, they can survive in these mountains and forests to a certain extent, but it would be extremely difficult for them to walk out on foot.

Therefore, they have maintained this way of life.

As for why he was wary when they arrived, Shi Qinglin explained it to Lu Changzhi, perhaps because they had talked a lot.

The mountains and forests are not home to only Mountain and Sea Village; there are other villages as well, and they also have some interactions with each other.

Many years ago, villagers from neighboring villages encountered a spiritual practitioner and brought him back to their village. Unexpectedly, the practitioner wanted to take the village stele from the ancestral hall, saying it was a good material that could be used for various purposes.

The village monument held extraordinary significance for the village, and it could not be taken away by outsiders at will, let alone used for anything else. Naturally, the request was refused.

Unexpectedly, because of this incident, the village chief and a large number of able-bodied men in the village were killed by the other side, and their bodies were not even recovered intact.

The bloody truth made the neighboring villages realize what it meant for cultivators to be more terrifying than wild beasts.

When wild beasts come, one can run away, but cultivators have a unique way of dealing with humans, which is beyond the tolerance of ordinary people.

As a result, practitioners were regarded as a dangerous and ferocious force.

"I see."

After hearing this, Lu Changzhi gently shook his head:

"Just as heaven has black and white, and people have good and evil, so too do those who cultivate themselves. It's just that the power gained from cultivation amplifies these distinctions of black and white, good and evil."

After a pause, Lu Changzhi said:

"But don't worry, village chief, I brought him here simply to let him experience village life; there's nothing else to it."

Upon hearing this, Shi Qinglin waved his hand and said:

"I've lived for so many years, I still have some discernment. I can tell you're not one of those cultivators out there."

"If you need anything, just let us know, and we'll lend a hand if we can."

After their conversation, Lu Changzhi returned to his residence.

Mountain and Sea Village seems to have always been such a small village.

The location here is good; there are no demonic beasts nearby, only wild animals. The people here do not cultivate, but with their accumulated experience and cooperation, hunting, fishing, and farming, they are self-sufficient, which is not difficult.

Compared to the ordinary towns and villages in the Land of the Four Directions, this place has far fewer unnecessary troubles and can be considered a good location.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Lu Changzhi extended his divine sense and saw that outside the door was the same Daheizi from before, or rather, Shi Meng.

Most children in the village have official names, but they are mostly referred to by their nicknames. Following the belief that local nicknames are easier to raise, the nicknames are mostly simple and unpretentious, such as Erya, Huzi, and Choumao.

"Sir, are you asleep?"

As soon as Shi Meng finished speaking, Lu Changzhi raised his hand and opened the door.

Shi Meng was carrying an oiled wooden tray with a steaming roasted chicken on it. Upon seeing Lu Changzhi, he handed the tray forward, saying:

"My father said that you have come a long way, and the village has nothing to offer you. This chicken was just roasted. My father said that if you don't mind, please accept it."

After saying that, Shi Meng raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead and couldn't help but say:

"Many people in the village say my roasted chicken is delicious; you must try it, sir!"

A hint of pride, unique to children, could still be seen in their expressions.

Seeing this, Lu Changzhi smiled and said:

"I haven't had dinner yet, so thank you very much."

As he spoke, Lu Changzhi took the oiled wooden tray.

"Remember to tell me if it tastes good, and I'll bake it for you again, sir," Shi Meng said excitedly.

Lu Changzhi nodded, looked at Shi Meng, and suddenly asked:

"Anything else?"

He saw the struggle in Shi Meng's eyes.

When asked, Shi Meng lowered his voice and asked:

"Sir, can we come visit you sometime?"

"Us?" Lu Changzhi asked back.

Shi Meng nodded and glanced behind him:

"The master is from outside, and Houzi and Erya all want to hear him tell stories about the outside world."

After saying that, Shi Meng quickly added:

"If you are not willing, sir, then we certainly will not disturb you."

After speaking, Shi Meng glanced in the direction of his home, as if afraid of hearing a scolding.

Lu Changzhi spread his thoughts and indeed saw a group of children hiding behind a house a certain distance behind him, their faces full of anticipation.

He smiled and said:

"Sure."

Shi Meng's eyes lit up immediately:

"Sir, you're so kind. If you like this roasted chicken, I'll go out of my way to catch some and roast it for you next time."

After saying goodbye, Shi Meng quickly left.

Soon, the sound of children cheering came from not far away.

Behind the door, Lu Changzhi smiled slightly.

"Being carefree is quite nice."

In a cultivation world, within a cultivation Lineage, Shi Meng would already be preparing for cultivation, while the younger ones, though not yet started, would also need to begin learning about cultivation-related knowledge.

Even among ordinary people, the question of whether or not they can become spiritual practitioners remains a source of anxiety.

But nestled between mountains and sea, the small village remained isolated from all these affairs.

Although he had just arrived, Lu Changzhi felt quite good about this experience.

After tasting the roasted chicken on the plate, Lu Changzhi's eyes lit up slightly.

Although the ingredients are not as high-end as those from Hidden Origin Peak, and the preparation cannot be on the same level as Ling'er's skills, the seasonings used in this roasted chicken, as well as the degree of roasting, present a different and unique flavor.

In one go, Lu Changzhi ate everything.

I felt a little unsatisfied, as if there was still more to enjoy.

"Looks like we've come to a good place."

The mountain village and the delicious food are the icing on the cake, taking it to another level.