669 City God's Blessing
He Chen chuckled softly, a hint of fascination and longing for the path of cultivation flickering in his eyes. 'It's just one perspective, really. The path of cultivation is indeed profound and captivating; every step opens up a new realm.'
Slowly raising his head, he looked at his own visible 'gaze at the horizon,' and gained a deeper understanding of the Holy Emperor's relentless cultivation and pursuit of higher realms. Truly captivating.
As he spoke, He Chen's eyes grew increasingly resolute, as if he could already see a glorious future. The vast universe was profound and expansive, and he was always on his journey.
He Chen slowly surveyed his surroundings. A sense of life seemed to be quietly stirring within the space, yearning for the arrival of new life. The soil beneath his feet became firm and thick, overflowing with spiritual energy, like a gift from Mother Earth.
And I seem to be like Mother Earth, needing to nurture new life.
Taking a breath, I felt instantly refreshed, as if I could live a few more years, and I couldn't help but feel relaxed and happy.
He Chen thought for a moment, then gently scattered some spirit wheat seeds that he seemed to still have on him. Instantly, the spirit wheat fell to the ground, slowly sprouted ears, and gradually grew taller, like green elves dancing.
Swaying gently in the breeze, it releases a faint fragrance, and a sense of vitality slowly washes over you.
After waiting for a long time, a full hour passed, and the spirit wheat slowly grew taller without disappearing. A feeling of joy welled up inside me. I gently stroked it and whispered, "You are the first living beings here."
With a slow and gentle movement, he found himself in the inner courtyard. It was dawn, and the morning sun was shining brightly over the world.
All around, peach blossoms were falling in profusion, and the fruit was still green. I suddenly realized how fast time had passed; in the blink of an eye, a night had gone by.
She whispered to Butler Jin to prepare some breakfast.
On the large table, breakfast items were laid out in abundance: roast chicken, grilled fish, braised pork, braised ribs, noodles, chicken wings, braised lion's head meatballs, and braised prawns. The rich aroma wafted through the air.
But with the beauty gone, a touch of loneliness is inevitable. Yet, with delicious food before us, we still can't resist "eating it all up."
I couldn't help but eat slowly by myself, and suddenly felt a sense of relaxation throughout my body.
In his mind, he thought to himself, 'The killing points seem to be urging me to seize them.'
Recently, there have been frequent occurrences of demonic events, but such events were also common six months ago.
Whether it's because we're well-informed and know more now, or whether it's always been this way, it seems we still need to be cautious.
Furthermore, what did the Holy Emperor seek when he left? One reason was to ascend to a higher level and see the scenery of the heavens, but there must be other reasons as well.
In addition, the Salvation Society, which ambushed me halfway last time, also needs to be cleaned up.
I don't want to wait for a great revenge; the world is full of people like me.
Lost in thought, he suddenly realized there were still many things to deal with, and whispered, 'My soul and primordial spirit still need further training.'
Immediately, he couldn't help but slowly walk out and into the outer courtyard.
Butler Jin wore a simple, dark blue robe without excessive ornamentation, yet it exuded a restrained composure.
Seeing He Chen slowly emerge with a hint of respect in his eyes, he quickly stepped forward and said softly and respectfully, "Young Master."
He Chen nodded slightly, a hint of memory in his eyes—the people of Jinjia Village.
He said softly, "Please, Elder Weng, let Jin Luo come over for a chat."
"Yes, young master!" Butler Jin hurried over.
The city was already bustling with activity. Merchants and individuals from afar, who had come by chance to obtain various spiritual herbs, or those of average age, all tried their best to come to the border city to trade. The buying and selling of spiritual herbs here had basically never stopped.
In addition, there are exquisite and beautiful clothes and shoes, kitchen utensils, hoes, pots and pans, and the atmosphere of everyday life is full of warmth and life.
The aroma of breakfast fills the air, and some villagers who have become slightly wealthier are willing to buy new clothes and shoes for their families as the year draws to a close. Women are also preparing for the New Year by stocking up on some goods.
In the City God Temple in the city, incense is burning brightly, and people come to offer incense in an endless stream.
From the first rays of sunlight in the morning until dusk, the smoke rises in a hazy, continuous stream of villagers, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.
The villagers bowed devoutly, filled with reverence, anticipation, and gratitude.
The stone steps in front of the temple were crowded with people coming and going in an endless stream.
Most people respectfully and solemnly offer an incense stick and kneel in devout worship to express their gratitude.
Some people carried various offerings and slowly climbed the steps. These offerings were mostly ordinary things, such as steamed buns and pastries, but each one carried people's wishes and prayers—peace and protection from evil spirits and demons.
Among them were also some neatly dressed and distinguished individuals, wearing silk robes and carrying exquisite offering baskets, which made them appear even more solemn and respectful.
Gui San's wife, Shuangshuang, was surrounded by two guards and a maidservant. They were not anxious at all and slowly followed the crowd to pray.
Shuangshuang stayed here, while Gui San had already returned to Huangtu County to deal with complicated matters, and Shuangshuang couldn't help but feel a little nostalgic.
The two of them moved with a slow yet quick pace and arrived at the City God's Gate. Suddenly, an invisible warm current gently swept over them.
The air currents carried an indescribable sense of peace and tranquility, instantly instilling a feeling of solemnity and reverence in people, and bringing a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.
Holding carefully prepared offerings in both hands, they slowly walked to the temple, their hearts filled with piety.
Kneel gently, respectfully place the offerings before the statue, then bow your head and silently pray, 'Bless my husband with peace and safety, bless my child with peace and safety.'
Her simple, ordinary prayer, her simple wish—that her husband and child be safe and sound, free from the harassment of evil spirits—seemed to reach the ears of the City God.
She knelt down solemnly and gently. As they knelt, she seemed to feel the atmosphere in the temple become more solemn and dignified, and a warm current slowly came over her, making her feel spiritually uplifted.
Just then, a gentle female voice whispered in her heart, "Keep the sachet safe!"
His voice was deep, yet filled with a mysterious power, causing Shuangshuang's heart to flutter.
She looked up and around, but saw no one. All around her were people offering incense and prayers, then leaving.
Before I knew it, I suddenly felt an object in my hand, an exquisite sachet, and a sense of peace flowed from my palm into my heart.
He kowtowed deeply again, whispering, "Thank you, City God!"
As if from within, I heard a woman's voice chuckle in response once more.
In her distraction, Liu Qianqian seemed to sense something. The wife of Gui San had requested that a dark gold incense stick be sent to prevent her from being disturbed by evil spirits.
From the border town to Wanzhou, and then to Dalong Prefecture and Changzhou, a new City God has been appointed—Liu Qianqian.
The golden statue was made of real gold, shrouded in a beaded curtain, and an invisible aura blocked its path, preventing mortals from approaching within three feet of it. Guards stood watch outside, and no one dared to get close.
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