Chapter 398: Leaving Taoyuan Village

Jiang Feng wiped the bloodstain from his Mouth corner, turned and walked toward the small courtyard gate outside.

Just after stepping over the threshold, he ran straight into two figures, who were the Village Chief and Zuo Liangchen.

The Village Chief still had that hunched figure.

He saw Jiang Feng emerge, Immediately stopped his Foot steps, and slightly raised both hands.

"Jiang Xiaoyou!"

Jiang Feng stopped his Foot steps, and gave the Village Chief a slight nod.

"Village Chief."

His gaze swept over the Village Chief, landing on the Back Zuo Liangchen.

Before Jiang Feng could speak, Zuo Liangchen braced himself and took two steps forward, Standing in front of Jiang Feng.

His eyes carried a hint of nervousness and a hint of sincere apology.

"Jiang Feng, for what happened before... thank you."

As soon as he said that, Zuo Liangchen's face turned even redder.

"If it weren't for your desperate gamble, that bastard Luo Tiantu would have destroyed Taoyuan Village long ago; whether any of us could survive is hard to say."

He paused, seemingly organizing his words.

"I'm sorry, I was too overbearing before. I hope you can grant me Forgiveness; from now on, you will be my Zuo Family's eternal friend!"

After saying that, Zuo Liangchen's head lowered slightly.

Jiang Feng was indeed a bit surprised, raised an eyebrow, and gave Zuo Liangchen a quick once-over.

He remembered that Each Time he saw Zuo Liangchen, the kid always had a shout-and-slash stance.

He never could have imagined that he would voluntarily apologize, and the Tone was so sincere.

Jiang Feng could Clarity feel that Zuo Liangchen's words were not feigned, but truly sincere.

It seems that after experiencing Luo Tiantu's attack on Taoyuan Village, the kid really has changed a lot.

He was never one to hold grudges; the earlier Provocative Smiles from Zuo Liangchen were not a big deal to him.

Jiang Feng lightly waved his hand, with a casual Tone.

"Let the past be the past; anyway... I didn't lose anything."

Upon hearing that, Zuo Liangchen's complexion changed slightly, his Mouth moved, but he offered no rebuttal.

He also said no more, silently retreated behind the Village Chief.

The Village Chief, Standing beside, showed a hint of approving Laughter on his face.

He had always thought that his grandson had talent, but his temperament was too restless, his eyes too lofty; the ordeal with Luo Tiantu had tempered him.

Fortunately, he grew a bit wiser, knowing what is light or heavy, and understood how to apologize and admit mistakes.

The Village Chief's gaze fell on Jiang Feng, recalling something, and he asked curiously.

"Jiang Xiaoyou, did you just come out of the Saintess's residence?"

Jiang Feng nodded, saying nothing.

The Village Chief continued.

"Never imagined the Saintess could obtain the Imperial Inheritance; that's a heavenly opportunity! Our Taoyuan Village this time can be considered a blessing in disguise."

Mentioning Xi Er, Jiang Feng's complexion cooled slightly.

His Tone carried a barely perceptible hint of loss.

"But Xi Er will never return."

"Hmm?"

The Village Chief was stunned for a moment, his Laughter frozen.

Jiang Feng took a deep breath and recounted the matter of Xi Er's One Body Two Souls inside her body, from start to finish, to the Village Chief and Zuo Liangchen.

The Village Chief's eyebrows furrowed tighter as he listened, his murky eyes full of shock.

He had previously noticed that the Saintess's temperament had changed a lot, becoming a different person from the previously gentle Kind Xi Er, but he hadn't expected it was due to the One Body Two Souls.

When Jiang Feng finished, the Village Chief let out a heavy sigh.

"Jiang Xiaoyou, aspiring to step into the Great Emperor Level Spiritual Power, is not a trivial difficulty! That is a legendary Realm; even in the era when ancient Great Emperors roamed, Throughout the world only a handful could achieve it!"

He paused, then continued.

"Even the most revered Shennong Great Emperor of our Taoyuan Village back then never reached the Great Emperor Level Spiritual Power. With your current cultivation, reaching that Realm is as hard as scaling the heavens."

Zuo Liangchen, standing aside, listened in amazement; although he didn't know how terrifying the Great Emperor Level Spiritual Power truly was, just hearing the Village Chief's description made him realize it was an unattainably lofty height.

Jiang Feng, however, calmly nodded, as if he had long anticipated their words.

"So, I will first leave Taoyuan Village."

"What? You're leaving?"

When those words were spoken, the Village Chief and Zuo Liangchen were both stunned.

"I hail from Kunlun; my master Xuan Yuan Zhenren once told me that my opportunity does not lie in Kunlun, nor in this secluded place, but in the mortal world."

"Only within the mortal world can I have the chance to ascend to higher levels, to reach the Great Emperor Level Spiritual Power, find a suitable vessel, and bring Xi Er back."

This is not only for myself, but also for Xi Er.

The Village Chief's gaze at Jiang Feng showed he knew Jiang Feng had made up his mind; further persuasion would be useless.

He fell silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Since this is your opportunity, also your choice, then Old brother will not block you. Jiang Xiaoyou, may your journey be safe; Taoyuan Village will always welcome you back."

Jiang Feng offered a bow to the two.

"Thank you, Village Chief, thank you, Brother Zuo. If the day comes and there is a chance, I will definitely return to visit everyone."

After speaking, Jiang Feng no longer lingered, turned and walked toward the direction of Da Qing Shan outside the village.

The Village Chief and Zuo Liangchen stood in place, watching Jiang Feng's silhouette disappear at the village entrance before they slowly withdrew their gazes.

This kid, not simple at all.

The Village Chief sighed, his eyes full of admiration.

With such disposition and perseverance, he might really create a miracle.

Jiang Feng walked briskly all the way and soon arrived at the foot of Da Qing Shan.

Just as he reached a flat spot on the mountainside, a tall figure strode over—it was Tie Zhan.

Tie Zhan still bore his sturdy, bear-waisted build, a simple smile on his face.

"Tie Zhan elder brother, I've come to say goodbye."

Jiang Feng spoke.

"Goodbye?"

Tie Zhan froze, the smile vanished from his face, and he asked doubtfully.

"Where are you going?"

"I intend to leave Taoyuan Village to gain experience in the secular world."

"Only then can I strengthen myself and have a chance to bring Xi Er back."

Tie Zhan scratched his head, a hint of reluctance showing, then he nodded heavily.

"Since you've decided, Brother Jiang Feng, I won't say more. Take care on the road; if you meet someone you can't beat, just run..."

Jiang Feng couldn't help but laugh.

"Don't worry, Elder Brother Tie Zhan, I will."

"By the way, to leave Taoyuan Village you must go through the transmission array at the mountain peak; it's the only passage to the secular world."

Tie Zhan said.

"I'll take you there and help activate the formation."

Having said that, Tie Zhan led Jiang Feng toward the summit.

On the summit stood an ancient stone formation.

The formation consisted of dozens of huge green stones, its surface covered in dense inscriptions—the transmission array linking Taoyuan Village to the outside world.

Tie Zhan walked to the center of the formation, formed hand seals, and chanted softly.

With his movements, the patterns on the formation gradually glowed with a faint white light.

An ancient, mysterious power began to surge.

"Brother Jiang Feng, the formation is now open—hurry in."

"This transmission array can be used only once; once activated, it will randomly send you to some place in the secular world, so be careful."

Jiang Feng clasped his hands toward Tie Zhan.

"Thank you, Elder Brother Tie Zhan; until we meet again."

Having said that, he hesitated no more, turned, and stepped into the transmission array.

As soon as he entered the formation, Jiang Feng felt a strong pull.

The surrounding space-time began to twist, the view before him grew blurry, a howling wind sounded in his ears, and his body felt as if being sucked into a huge vortex...