Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World

Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Trouble Has Arrived

Whoosh!

After listening to the villagers, Jiang Fan returned to his home and started discussing the relocation with his wife, Su Weiwei.

”What? You plan to go to the county town?”

Su Weiwei was surprised that her husband suddenly made such a decision.

For a fisherman, this wasn’t an easy decision.

After all, staying in Osmanthus Village allowed them to rely on fishing for their livelihood.

But entering the county town, what could they rely on for survival?

It’s the biggest obstacle blocking numerous farmers from moving to the city.

Without a means of making a living, they would eventually starve in the county town.

”I’m not planning to go to the county town, but to the Prefecture City, to Yunze City.”

Jiang Fan had considered it thoroughly.

Compared to the county town, the Prefecture City is safer.

As the saying goes, ”small temple, many demon winds; shallow water, many turtles.”

If they went to the county town, they might encounter trivial troubles.

But the Prefecture City is different.

Most people living in the Prefecture City are high-ranking officials or wealthy merchants.

So the troubles encountered would be relatively fewer.

At least they wouldn’t face extortion like from the Dragon King Gang.

Going to the Prefecture City to live, if one has money, is certainly more comfortable than living in Osmanthus Village.

”Of course, living won’t be a problem either.”

”I currently have over 600 taels of silver.”

”Even if we do nothing, we can live for ten-odd years.”

”The reason for going to the Prefecture City is simply to avoid the chaos.”

”If the chaos ends and we can’t find work in the Prefecture City, we can return to Osmanthus Village.”

Jiang Fan had planned various retreat paths; going to Yunze City was just for refuge.

Moreover, he believed that with his martial prowess, he’d be welcomed anywhere as a guest.

Once his Bone Forging Realm strength was revealed, making money would be exceedingly simple.

Whether it be gangs or Noble Families, they would all welcome such experts into their fold.

But he didn’t want to rely on others.

So unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t do so.

”Alright, husband, I will follow your lead.”

Su Weiwei took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.

After all, ”marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog.”

Though she knew moving elsewhere was risky, it was indeed becoming more chaotic outside, as her husband said, making Osmanthus Village unsafe.

At any moment, they could encounter refugees or bandits.

If they continued to stay, they might face numerous disasters.

For safety’s sake, going to the Prefecture City was better.

More importantly, since the Red Eyebrow Army has been defeated and the Court’s army has won, the Prefecture City should be the safest place for now.

”But what about all the food stored at home? Are we to leave it to waste here?”

Su Weiwei felt regretful about the stored food at home.

However, taking so much with them to Yunze City wasn’t easy.

Especially during such chaotic times, it wasn’t realistic.

”You don’t need to worry about this.”

”All the food at home can be stored in my Space Ring.”

Jiang Fan smiled slightly and began to show Su Weiwei the ability of the Space Ring.

Previously, he didn’t tell Su Weiwei about the Space Ring, worrying she might inadvertently mention it to others or to people in the village. Additionally, given his weak strength before, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble.

Things were different now.

Having decided to leave Osmanthus Village, and being a Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist, he’d soon become a Refining Organ Realm Martial Artist.

Telling Su Weiwei about these things was completely fine.

”Space Ring? Is this an Immortal Treasure?”

”Did you, husband, receive an Immortal’s inheritance?”

Su Weiwei’s eyes widened with surprise and joy.

She previously had many questions, wondering where her husband’s strength came from.

After all, ordinary people who want to practice martial arts need to find a master and consume various Treasure Medicines.

That’s the only chance for success.

Yet her husband seemed to have never had a master but learned by himself, possessing strong prowess. It was astonishing, but as it was her husband, she never questioned it.

After all, it wasn’t a bad thing.

Now, seeing this, knowing he received an Immortal’s inheritance made everything possible.

”That’s right.”

”But this is our secret, don’t tell anyone else.”

”In the future, we could become an immortal couple.”

Jiang Fan smiled slightly and wrapped his arm around Su Weiwei’s slim waist.

He directly admitted to receiving an Immortal’s inheritance, knowing this world has many legends about immortals.

Even common people have heard many such legends and can easily accept them.

”I too could become an immortal?”

Su Weiwei asked expectantly.

”Of course you can.”

Jiang Fan nodded.

He believed that as his cultivation continued to improve, he would definitely find a true Immortal’s inheritance and obtain their cultivation method, at which point Su Weiwei could practice with him.

”You’re lying.”

”Becoming an immortal isn’t that simple.”

”Once you become an immortal, you’ll surely abandon me.”

Su Weiwei’s eyes dimmed.

She wasn’t foolish; becoming an immortal isn’t easy.

If immortals could be achieved so readily, they wouldn’t have nearly disappeared from the world.

And as a mere mortal woman, how could she be worthy of an immortal?

In the future, if Jiang Fan pursued immortality and abandoned her, it would be understandable.

”You’re overthinking things.”

”If you don’t believe me, then give me seven or eight children.”

”That way, I won’t be able to run away.”

Jiang Fan lifted Su Weiwei in his arms and headed to the bedroom.

With a swish, Su Weiwei’s pretty face turned red.

Soon, the sound of the bed swaying echoed from the bedroom, and it went on and on.

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After another day.

The situation near Tonghe County became increasingly chaotic.

Due to the Red Eyebrow Army’s defeat, thirty-six groups of bandits fled everywhere, causing arson, murder, and loot.

Even near Osmanthus Village, Red Eyebrow soldiers’ shadows occasionally appeared.

The villagers were on high alert to prevent these Red Eyebrow soldiers from breaching the village.

Bang~~

At this moment, a team of fully armed cavalry suddenly appeared at the entrance of Osmanthus Village.

They rode tall horses, wore armor, and their bodies emitted Blood Evil Qi.

Clearly, they were ruthless killers.

Leading the group was a proud, arrogant, cruel, and cold-eyed man from Yunze City’s Lu Family, Lu Yan, a Bone Forging Realm Martial Artist with powerful strength.

”Oh no, trouble is here.”

Seeing the scene, villagers were terrified.

Truth be told, compared to encountering Red Eyebrow Army, they were more afraid of the Government troops.

Because the Government troops have a notorious reputation, meeting them has never been good.