Chapter 626: The Village Head Has Taken a Liking to You

This kid still wouldn't admit defeat; hearing that, Ye Zhangqing smiled and nodded.

Deal.

That's settled, no cheating.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing agree, Shan Hu instantly broke into a big, pure and clear smile.

This kid really has no guile; just thinking about continuing to spar with Ye Zhangqing made his grilling speed pick up a lot.

Soon, the grilled fish were handed out to everyone; although the flavor couldn't compare to Ye Zhangqing's skill, paired with that unique ancient seasoning, it was still quite distinctive.

Everyone tried one, but as for this kid Shan Hu, he sat there alone and ate over twenty arm-thick grilled fish before patting his belly in satisfaction.

Full, let's go; you promised to spar with me.

This kid really can't sit still; seeing that, Ye Zhangqing helplessly nodded, then got up and walked out of the treehouse with Shan Hu.

Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others, seeing that, also curiously followed.

Under Shan Hu's lead, the group came to a relatively open area.

He clenched his fists.

Here I come.

Come on.

Saying that, Shan Hu took the initiative to attack, stepping forward and charging straight at Ye Zhangqing.

Facing Shan Hu, Ye Zhangqing didn't use any techniques, just exchanged blows with him; the sound of their fists colliding kept ringing out.

Each time Ye Zhangqing suppressed him, Shan Hu seemed completely unfazed; even when knocked back, he would instantly charge again the next second.

This kid's physique is really absurd.

Wan Xiang, watching from the side, sighed.

As a senior inner disciple of Dragon Elephant Peak, his strength naturally far surpassed that of this kid Shan Hu.

But now, even he couldn't help but admire Shan Hu's physique.

Although he only has Purple Mansion Realm cultivation, his physical strength rivals Nascent Soul Realm; even more astonishing, after fighting this long, this kid hasn't suffered a single injury.

At first, Ye Zhangqing might have held back, but by now he's used at least eighty percent of his strength.

Even so, Shan Hu, who had been blown away countless times, remained vigorous and his combat ability was unaffected.

It was as if he didn't know fatigue.

Moreover, the refined gentleman could tell at a glance that he wasn't a body cultivator; Shan Hu obviously lacked any advanced techniques, let alone pills.

Yet even so, he could reach such a level; his talent is high—Wan Xiang felt it was at least on par with their inner disciples.

After a full two Shíchén of battle, Ye Zhangqing finally saw the kid's face bruised and swollen, called a halt, and only then did he reluctantly lower his fists.

His face was swollen like a pig's head, yet Shan Hu still spoke with an excited expression.

You're amazing; besides my grandfather in the village, nobody else is my match.

Hehe, you're also impressive.

Seeing that this kid seemed not to feel pain at all, Ye Zhangqing smiled and replied.

From now on I'll call you big brother; that way I'll have a sibling.

Shan Hu looked at Ye Zhangqing with eager eyes, a hint of apprehension hidden deep within, as if afraid Ye Zhangqing would refuse.

This kid truly couldn't hide anything in his heart; he was completely guileless.

He likes Ye Zhangqing and shows it openly; wanting to call Ye Zhangqing big brother is no different.

Everyone else in the village has siblings, but Shan Hu doesn't; growing up with his grandfather, he often wished for a brother so he could roughhouse, hunt, and fight alongside them like they do.

Faced with Shan Hu's expectant gaze, Ye Zhangqing finally did not refuse.

Having gotten the answer, this kid Shan Hu happily jumped for joy and immediately shouted 'big brother'.

That night, Ye Zhangqing specially prepared a meal and invited the villagers to eat.

Meanwhile, the islanders, under the refined gentleman's explanation, gradually came to accept Ye Zhangqing and company.

On the night of the deserted island, the villagers lit a bonfire, gathered together, and enjoyed the abundant feast Ye Zhangqing had prepared.

This kid Shan Hu ate with grease all over his mouth.

Delicious, big brother, your food is really good; I feel I could eat more.

Fine, eat as much as you can today.

Really?

Hearing that, not only Shan Hu but also Zhao Zhengping, Xu Jie and the others beside them looked excited.

Indeed.

Seeing that, Ye Zhangqing laughed.

Finally, there was no limit, and everyone immediately dug in.

But unexpectedly, Shan Hu ended up eating the most.

This kid's belly was stuffed full, yet he showed no sign of stopping.

On the other side, Qi Xiong and the others, together with the refined gentleman, accompanied the village elders in drinking.

The drink was the island's special fruit wine, with a unique flavor; Hong Zun took a sip and liked it right away.

What's more, the village elders were all female; according to the refined gentleman, the islanders constitute a matrilineal clan.

There's no marriage; when a woman comes of age and takes a liking to a man, she hands him a grass knot she woven herself, and that night he can go to her house.

As for having children afterward, the man bears no responsibility.

Listening to the refined gentleman's introduction, Qi Xiong and the others were curious, seeing such local customs for the first time.

But just as the refined gentleman was speaking, Qing Shi gave a strange glance at Mo Yun not far away and wondered.

You mean the grass knot, right?

Huh???

Upon hearing this, the refined gentleman turned his head to look, only to see an elderly woman with white hair, her teeth almost all fallen out, holding a grass knot in her hand and handing it to Mo Yun.

He kept uttering 'oh oh oh oh'.

As for Mo Yun, he completely couldn't understand what the old woman was saying, and in a daze just took the grass knot.

Then, the old woman's face flushed red, she gave Mo Yun a deep glance, even threw a flirtatious look, and immediately blushed all over as she rose and left.

This old woman had been introduced by the refined gentleman earlier; she is the woman of highest seniority in the village, and also the village chief, whom everyone on the island listens to.

At this moment, watching Mo Yun receive the grass knot from the village chief, the refined gentleman was stunned.

This this this..............

For a moment he didn't know what to say, and Mo Yun, equally bewildered, held the grass knot and looked at Qi Xiong and the others.

"Senior Brother, that old lady just suddenly gave me this thing; I couldn't bring myself to refuse."

"Heh, then just keep it well."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiong's mouth twitched, and he said speechlessly.

As for Hong Zun and the others, they were even more curious and asked the refined gentleman.

"Well... if one accepts the grass knot, what happens if they don't go at night?"

The refined gentleman had said before that after receiving the grass knot, a man can go to the woman's house at night; but what if he doesn't go?

Upon this, the refined gentleman's expression grew ever stranger, he hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke slowly.

"Um............ if one doesn't go, they will be deemed a person without roots, and must............"

"What do they have to do?"

"They must............ cut off their life root............"

Huh???