Everything Has an End, Everything Has a Beginning (Part 9)

Ye Xiqing was already used to it and wasn't surprised at all. She patted her shoulder and said, "It's okay, it's not important. Go have fun."

Aono:……

Although she's always been carefree, she had a vague feeling that something was off.

Being a little careless is fine, but the problem is being both careless and having a keen intuition. Qingye started popping up suddenly whenever Ye Xiqing was doing something, asking worriedly, "Master, are you really alright?"

Ye Xiqing closed the book, looked up and smiled: "Of course I'm fine. But you've grown up now, do you have any plans for the future?"

"planning?"

People worry about the future because they are not satisfied with their current environment. Qingye has already satisfied all his senses in the village. At most, he thinks about what to do and eat the next day. He doesn't think about anything else.

However, when Ye Xiqing asked this, Qingye suddenly remembered something. He jumped down from the tree, looked like a child asking for candy, and lay on Ye Xiqing's lap: "Master, can we go out and take a look?"

Everything was fine in Qingmu Village, except it was too monotonous. Even if you mastered the strongest martial arts, you would still be carrying water and chopping wood every day, and you could see the end of each day just by counting down the days.

People tend to forget their mistakes quickly; she had long forgotten everything she had suffered as a child and was filled with restless anticipation for the outside world.

However, being such a filial person, she certainly wouldn't go out to play alone, leaving her master at home as an empty nester.

So Aono decided to take his master with him in his pocket: Master, you must be bored staying in the village all the time!

Ye Xiqing put away the book, chuckled, and said, "You're quite considerate of me."

People who can't sit still like to make decisions for others, and people who can't stand loneliness like to be bored for others.

Ye Xiqing turned the pages of the book, a journey that had lasted for over a decade, yet her heart remained completely unmoved.

Once you realize that no matter where you are, you just want to be in a quiet place and play by yourself, the location becomes unimportant.

However, Qingye's desire to go out and have fun was indeed in line with Ye Xiqing's wishes.

He tilted his head slightly, as if he had thought of something amusing, then turned back and said calmly, "Okay."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Aono instantly became carried away and immediately prepared to set off.

However, she was too loyal to others, and after thinking about it again, she realized that she couldn't go alone to do such a good thing.

Go to the village right now and find the other kids. Want to come along?

The adults in the village weren't very interested in this activity, and some were even worried, but the younger generation was very curious and immediately rushed out of their homes: "I want it!"

The original plan was for a trip for two, but after a quick search, a whole busload of people ended up on board.

Qingye looked at Ye Xiqing with innocent eyes, thinking that it wouldn't make any difference whether there were two more or two less!

Ye Xiqing smiled. "Of course there's no difference. What difference could there be?"

In the world of cultivation, it's not allowed to conjure a tractor, but a spaceship is fine. Flying is a basic skill for cultivators, and a ship is a common vehicle.

Of course, Ye Xiqing's spaceship wasn't a pure manifestation of immortal power; what difference would there be between a pure manifestation of immortal power and her carrying a group of people?

Traveling by yourself is less appealing than flying.

The blacksmiths in the cultivation world specialize in researching immortal energy storage mechanisms, which can be driven by either spirit stones or immortal energy, without requiring constant operation by the cultivator.

This design that enhances comfort will definitely be popular everywhere. Top blacksmiths may not necessarily have powerful combat abilities, but they definitely have a lot of money.

In Qingmu Village, resources are shared, and there is no concept of being rich or poor. However, the high-end technology has an innate attraction for people, and many people want to learn casting techniques.

Those who study casting techniques are not all the same. For example, Ji Tao, who is focused and has a steady hand, tends to be good at forging talent.

When it comes to forging the same part, the one she creates seems different from others, not only in terms of quality but also in terms of aesthetics.

Meanwhile, Aonori, who grew up with Aonori, was more interested in the operating principles of the spaceship than in forging. Upon hearing that they were going to go on a boat trip, he immediately volunteered to be the one to steer.

Upon hearing that they were going out, the villagers immediately sprang into action, some inspecting the boats, others preparing supplies.

They are old, but unlike these little kids, they have no beautiful imaginations about the outside world.

But if a sage leads the team, there won't be any problems.

Before leaving the village, Ye Xiqing set up an illusion array outside the village to prevent outsiders from entering.

With her leading the team, the people outside were safe, but the danger level for those inside increased.

Ye Xiqing gave a talisman to the villagers, which contained an avatar of hers that she would release when encountering dangers she couldn't handle.

Forging is a convenient tool for daily life, and talismans are convenient tools for combat. Ye Xiqing has made many powerful divine talismans in her spare time. Anyway, she has nothing better to do, so she just makes them and treats them as beads.

These things are casual to her, but they are extremely important to low-level cultivators. With the blessing of talismans, they can instantly release a spell without level restrictions.

Although becoming an elder is like being a nuclear weapon, it doesn't need to be released unless in a critical moment.

However, as someone who received the education of "no work, no food" from a young age, Ye Xiqing felt a little guilty about simply eating for free, even though she liked to be lazy.

It's not that she doesn't want to overcome it, but it has become a mental imprint. Once she does it, the questioning of her soul far outweighs the comfort of laziness.

Ye Xiqing still follows her heart. If being lazy brings her peace, she will be lazy; if giving back brings her peace, she will give back. She will never go against her own conscience.

Those talismans that were casually made were handed over to the sect as sect resources, or sold to anyone who asked for them, or given away to anyone they liked.

Therefore, although Ye Xiqing did not open her sect to accept disciples, the disciples in the sect were scrambling to sweep the ground on her mountain. Perhaps Elder Zhuanli would take a liking to her and casually throw her a talisman.

Ye Xiqing's talismans are all of high quality. Even if ordinary disciples don't use them, they can sell them to exchange for resources they need. High-quality talismans are very precious.

Ye Xiqing herself is a nuclear-powered cultivator, so making high-level talismans is very simple for her. Her entire sleeve space is full of all kinds of talismans, and if she throws them all out, they can level the ground within a hundred miles.

When leaving the clan, one must be cautious about releasing goods, as scarcity increases value and inflation must be prevented. However, this is completely irrelevant in Qingmu Village.

Ye Xiqing grabbed a handful of them all. Ordinary people couldn't see through her illusion array, but those who could were made to experience the power of her suppression.

The cultivator was quite perceptive. Even if someone with cerebral palsy insisted on making things difficult for an ordinary village, seeing this level of firepower, they knew that the person behind the village was no ordinary individual.

Those who still choose to face this challenge probably really want to test their skills against her.

The group set sail. Although the villagers were worried, they were not concerned about safety. It was clear that whoever was with Ye Xiqing was safe, regardless of geographical location.

It's true that the world is advanced in some aspects and inferior in others; the Earth isn't even round.

Ye Xiqing led the group to "the ends of the earth" to gaze at the chaotic primordial energy at the edge of the world.

Those billowing gray mists, seemingly harmless, can devour any life, like the silent maw of an abyss.

In the original story, no power in the world could destroy the male protagonist who had become a true demon. After being moved by the love of the female protagonist, he took the evil of the world with him and voluntarily threw himself into this place of certain death. It was very tragic and righteous.

Ye Xiqing remained unmoved. "Stop pretending to be a father. You have such a small role, and you want to play every role, huh?"

You've already finished your scenes, what am I supposed to do?

Ye Xiqing hates people who steal her spotlight the most. If the chaotic energy can kill the male lead, she will put him in the scene right from the start.

No one knew what Ye Xiqing was thinking; they were simply amazed by the magnificent and grand scene, but they couldn't get any closer.

Just getting close to the edge caused severe interference to the airship, making it shake as if it couldn't bear the weight.

Several novice cultivators, fresh out of school, were even less able to withstand this pressure. If Ye Xiqing hadn't set up the barrier, everyone would have been sucked in and swallowed by the edge of the world.

But people have a strong desire to do stupid things. Seeing such a terrifying place, some people were eager to explore, especially Aono.

"Master, when will I have the strength to enter this place?"

Ye Xiqing replied without hesitation, "In the next life."

Aono:……

Ye Xiqing's cold-bloodedness made Qingye retreat in embarrassment.

Having traveled all over the world, even to the ends of the earth, the curiosity of the group of little dogs was finally completely satisfied, and the boat was filled with souvenirs collected by everyone.

Nothing could inspire everyone to cultivate more than this. They must work hard to cultivate so that they can travel the world like sages in the future!

The ship sails through a sea of ​​clouds, with a "mirror of the mortal world" allowing passengers to admire the beautiful scenery below. The group slowly moves along the ship, gathers together, and appreciates the beauty of the mortal world.

The Mortal Realm can project everything in the mortal world in great detail. You can see the mountains and rivers as tiny dots with the naked eye, or you can look closely at the people or objects in them, which is very interesting.

As everyone was looking at the world around them, an indescribable scene suddenly caught their eye.

The parched earth, the withered grass and trees, and the emaciated pedestrians staggering along the road instantly evoked memories of Aono.

She immediately ordered the bluebird to stop the boat, then turned to look at Ye Xiqing: "Master..."

Ye Xiqing glanced at it and said, "I don't care, you can decide for yourselves."

The crew of the ship were all passionate young people, and of course they would not ignore such human suffering. They immediately lowered the bow of the ship and landed on the ground, ready to offer some help.

Seeing the group of people descending from the sky, the people below instantly widened their eyes, knelt down and kowtowed. It was a deity! The deity had come to save them from suffering!

Aono and her group felt very embarrassed upon seeing this; they knew perfectly well who these people were.

But seeing everyone's desperate prayers, and knowing that they truly had the power to save everyone, it actually felt quite good.

Ye Xiqing's spaceship had stored water and food, and the group ran back and forth distributing them to the hungry refugees. It seemed as if, in an instant, all these little kids had grown up.

However, this was not enough. Qingye immediately organized everyone to go to a suitable location for reconstruction, and together they worked to build a new home.

The new generation of Qingmu Village are very familiar with surveying earth veins and water veins, as they frequently maintain the village's formations. Among them are several who specialize in formation techniques.

Fortunately, this drought was not as severe as the one they had suffered, and the group quickly got a clear direction for reconstruction.

What was simple for them was an indescribable life-saving grace for these people. Even though the benefactors kept saying that they were not gods, everyone respected them as gods.

Anyone would be overwhelmed in such a situation, and the group of people were even more enthusiastic in helping the disaster victims rebuild.

The people of Qingmu Village had no concept of keeping secrets. They not only contributed their labor but also shared everything they had in their village. Soon, a second Qingmu Village took shape, even larger than the original one.

The group delayed for several years due to the construction of the second Aoki Village, planning to wait until the second Aoki Village could operate on its own before leaving.

However, once the situation in the second Aoki Village stabilized, it was not monsters who came to explore the village, but ordinary people. As soon as the ordinary people discovered this secluded village, the king's tax-collecting caravan immediately arrived.

The construction of the second Aoki Village was entirely led by Aono, and she was unhappy to see this situation.

Why does the ruler of this country not appear when his people's lives are hanging by a thread, but demand tribute after his people have built things up?

She was not satisfied with this situation. Looking at the horde of mortals and horses, she paid no attention to them. She drew her sword and slashed, the sword energy instantly shattering the rocks.

Ancient armies had no regard for honor in battle, and upon witnessing this astonishing scene, they immediately fled in terror, crying out for their parents.

Aono smiled, smugly sheathing his sword. It wasn't anything special, was it? He'd better let her know her place.

However, she underestimated the power of the mortal king. A few days later, even more troops pressed in, led by someone who was clearly different from the rest of the army—a cultivator.

The cultivator was clearly different from others. The two locked onto each other almost immediately. The newcomer drew his sword: "Which sect are you from? You've learned some Taoist arts, yet you're causing trouble in the mortal world."

"Huh?" Qingye was initially excited to see cultivators from outside his village, but now he doubted whether he had heard correctly.

“I saved these disaster victims and gave them a place to live, but these robbers came and robbed people of their property without saying a word. I drove them away. Do you say I am disturbing the peace?”

The newcomer did not hesitate at all: "Heaven has its way, and man has his way. Those who cultivate the Tao should not interfere with the order of the human world."

Aono sneered: "What you're doing now is also disrupting the order of the mortal world, so what's there to criticize me for?"

Despite being from a small place like Qingye, the person was quick-witted. He glanced at her and said, "I have no interest in anything in the mortal world, but I will stop you from causing trouble."

“Oh.” Aono understood. Once she realized this person was no good, she lost her patience: “You won’t stop the robbers from robbing, but you will stop me. You’re in cahoots with the robbers.”

The newcomer frowned, seemingly unable to reason with this person, and directly raised his sword, ready to teach her a lesson.

When Aono was in Aoki Village, he was always a happy little dog, laughing foolishly all day long. But now, his smile had faded, and a mysterious meaning suddenly appeared.

Compared to the person's provocation, Ye Xiqing's words flashed through her mind first.

It turns out I didn't forget; it's just that the time hasn't come yet for me to remember.

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Author's note: Ye Xiqing: Should I thank you?

Okay, I'm back. I took another day off without anyone noticing, hehe.

I'm sorry, I won't be so confident in my self-control anymore. I will never give myself a long vacation so easily again, or I'll become useless.

I'll send out a red envelope for this chapter, at 9 AM the next day [laughing and crying emoji].