197 Dalong Prefecture, Fifth

He Chen glanced at it briefly.

The neat streets showcase the county's current planning and governance. The streets are not only beautiful but also orderly. Hygiene and the environment are excellent. The clean and tidy streets create a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.

In the distance, at the entrance to the city gate, many people were already gathered, coming and going in an orderly fashion. However, this border region was prone to sandstorms, and the sun was quite scorching.

Many children were already on their way to school in groups. In the distance, an adult was leading several children on their way to school.

The mundane scene at this moment ultimately brought a sense of pleasure.

On the streets, law enforcement officers, with knives at their waists, offer ordinary people a sense of security.

After observing for a moment, especially at the four corners of the city, there were no refugees or beggars present. They arrived at the site of the first battle in Huangtu County.

Inside the courtyard. Dawn had broken. The children who had once been disabled were already up early, diligently trying to make a living. Some were weaving bags, others baskets.

He seemed much more at peace, both physically and mentally. He also seemed to have a glimmer of hope for life. It seems that Gui San handled things quite well.

Stepping into the courtyard, the busy children were startled. Upon seeing the newcomer, they recognized his familiar back. The unforgettable broadsword, the same tall and imposing figure.

It was the same person as before, dressed in clean black clothes. He wore a dusty cloth hat and, despite his difficulty moving, knelt and said, 'Greetings, benefactor. Thank you, benefactor.'

The other children also prepared to kneel down.

An invisible force held them back, keeping them standing still and unchanged.

He looked at them. He nodded slightly. He said nothing more. He thought to himself, "A demigod must possess extraordinary abilities." A flash of inspiration!

In an instant, he grasped the rules. He instantly scorched the wild beast meat he carried with him into flames, reducing it to the size of a pill, which quickly flew into the mouths of the group.

Then, thunder and fire erupted all around. The flames surged and roared, and several children found themselves engulfed in the inferno. Yet, the flames themselves felt strangely warm.

The severed limb tingled with itching, and within half an incense stick's time, it grew back rapidly.

The person in the illusion feels no pain. They are instantly stunned by the scene before them. Their mind is completely unaware of where they are.

Then the illusion vanished. The children awoke, as if no one had ever been there. Suddenly, they discovered that their hands, feet, and severed limbs had returned, as if nothing had ever happened.

He was so shocked that he remained speechless for a long time.

After settling things with the children, He Chen took a few steps and quietly arrived at Ghost Mountain. The guards at the entrance had already changed shifts.

The man on duty had a spirited appearance, a dark complexion, and strong, powerful limbs. He was clearly someone who practiced martial arts regularly. He saw a large sword approaching.

He instantly knew who it was. He quickly stepped forward, bowing respectfully, "Lord He, sir, please come in. Lord Gui San is already inside."

After saying that, he followed behind. He continued, "Has Your Excellency had breakfast? He often asks me to prepare breakfast."

Just a few steps later, Gui San was already on his way to greet him.

He Chen nodded. "Okay, go prepare some breakfast."

Gui San quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your subordinate respectfully welcomes you, sir."

Upon entering the hall, I sat down; the decor was exactly the same as before, as if it had never been moved. Gui San brought me a cup of tea.

He downed it in one gulp. Gui San then poured himself another cup.

He Chen said softly, "I have other matters to attend to. I've already spoken with Xie Yanyan, the young lady of the Xie family, and the current prefect of Wanzhou City. You can go there yourself once you've taken care of these matters in the next few days."

Gui San replied respectfully, "Yes, sir."

He Chen glanced at Gui San's cultivation level. His cultivation had improved considerably.

After thinking for a moment, he took out a piece of dragon meat from his spatial ring. It weighed about five or six pounds. "Eat this sometime and see if you can advance further."

Gui San respectfully accepted the gift with both hands. "Thank you for your generous gift, sir." He then felt the meat in his hands, which he didn't know what kind of meat it was, but which contained surging energy.

He waved his hand, saying nothing more, thinking to himself, 'I am ultimately lacking in foundation. But it doesn't matter anymore.' Then he stopped thinking about it.

At this moment, Yang San had already brought several people with him, each carrying a tray with a lot of food, including jianbing guozi (Chinese crepes), egg pancakes, braised pork, freshly roasted duck, roast chicken, and so on.

The food was quickly placed on the table. Gui San said, "Please enjoy your meal, sir."

My stomach was rumbling from not having eaten enough earlier. The aroma wafting from the table filled the air. Without a care for appearances, I immediately began to eat heartily.

Gui San reported from the side, "Recently, Huangtu County has seen increased income, but the supply of medicinal herbs has decreased. Most of the medicinal herbs in the vicinity, especially those from previous years, have already been harvested."

The others will likely take a long time. We've purchased quite a bit of common annual medicinal herbs.

Three days later at the City God Temple, that will be an auspicious day. We'll return the statue then.

...

He finished his breakfast, let out a satisfied burp, and nodded. "The common medicinal herbs, you arrange for someone to deliver them directly to the market."

Gui San nodded in agreement.

The two chatted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, during which Gui San gave a brief report on recent events, including the booming sound from last night.

After listening, he prepared to leave. Thinking for a moment, he said to Gui San, "After you go to Wanzhou City, you can visit the City God Temple. Just say you're my subordinate."

Although Gui San didn't understand, he immediately nodded in agreement.

Then, in a flash, everyone vanished. A sense of utter shock filled him. 'My lord, this is another instance of increased cultivation! I can't fall behind.'

So, he quickly took out the dragon meat that the master had bestowed upon him. Eating it raw was out of the question. He didn't want to trouble anyone else.

He quickly returned home. A pretty young woman, around sixteen years old, dressed in a light green dress, saw Gui San rushing back and was about to go to the kitchen.

So she took the ingredients from Gui San's hands first, saying crisply, "Lord Gui San, I'll do this."

Then he examined the ingredients carefully. He asked softly, "Sir, this meat looks like eel or snake meat. Would you like it braised or used in soup?"

Gui San's face immediately showed a hint of embarrassment. He usually didn't know as much about the ingredients as he did when cooking for himself.

He immediately said, "Little Gan, please braise it. Thank you."

Gan Xiaomei smiled gently. She quickly took the ingredients, went to the kitchen, and skillfully began to prepare them.

About half an hour later, a fragrant braised dragon meat dish was ready.

Gui San carried the dragon meat into the room. Gan Xiaomei followed curiously behind. Gui San then found an excuse to send Gan Xiaomei away.

Then I closed the door and started eating immediately. After finishing, my whole body felt hot, and a fiery sensation coursed through me.

He thought to himself, "This is bad; I ate too much this time."