Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 72 The People's Hearts Yearn for Peace
"You really know how to make money."

Su Yue sighed with emotion.

It has to be said that only villages in the Land of Fire can do this. In other wandering camps, no one would dare to do this. In fact, they would prefer that the number of people in the camp be small and kept within a certain range, for fear that too many people in their team would cause even more terrible dangers.

"The Land of Fire is truly remarkable. If the Land of Fire is already this magical, I wonder just how wondrous those cities of miracles must be. No wonder Chief Liang and the others are so persistent in their pursuit of the Land of Fire; once found, it could truly become a place to settle down and thrive."

Hu Youni thought about how Liang Hongguang and the others kept wandering, just to find a place to spread their flame. Compared to what they gained, this kind of persistence was indeed worthwhile.

After returning to the village, they didn't bother to see how fishing was enforced elsewhere. Back at the camp, they asked the camp's chef to cook them a delicious meal. After enjoying the meal, they went back to their tents to rest.

Not long after, Hu Youni and Su Yue went into the tent again.

It would be foolish not to sleep in a tent if you had one.

Anyway, the tent was spacious enough that there was nowhere to sleep, and with three people in the tent, there was no fear of Ji Tianhao doing anything. Nothing was more important than being able to sleep comfortably.

Five days passed in a row.

Over the past few days, the camp has undergone tremendous changes. Experiencing the rare tranquility of Shihu Village, the original survivors from the hotel approached the village head, expressing their desire to join the village and settle down there.

Shi Lei and Shi Cunzheng readily agreed to this.

Not only did they agree, they also specifically asked the villagers to help build houses for them. There were cultivators in the village with the talent to control the earth, and with the help of their talent, building houses was incredibly easy. A simple house could be built very easily. In fact, there were already a lot of vacant houses in the village, and people could directly choose to become villagers and join Shihu Village and move in immediately.

The main selling point is that it's a move-in ready service.

Not only ordinary survivors, but also former hotel managers like Cai Honglong, who had special experiences, joined Shihu Village after some discussion, though it's unclear how they negotiated with Shi Lei. Furthermore, they were granted the right to establish two patrol teams. The main principle was to accept everyone, without any attempt to deprive them of their rights.

This approach reassured many survivors, allowing them to truly integrate into the village.

Even many of the homeless in the mud camp have chosen to become villagers.

Only those who have experienced wandering can understand how happy and attractive it would be to have a stable place to settle down.

Although Liang Hongguang and his group were the leaders of the camp, they did not directly influence the thoughts and decisions of the wanderers, especially those concerning their own future. Continuing to wander, no one knew if they could survive.

Perhaps, one day it will collapse forever.

The desire for security and survival is an indelible mark etched into the very bones of humankind.

Over the next few days, the village did encounter danger and was subjected to various attacks during the day, but thanks to the village's response, it did not cause much of an impact, giving everyone a long-lost sense of security.

This evening.

On Baxia's back, inside the tent, all that could be seen was that everyone from the previous small team was already sitting in a circle around a small table.

There were some simple snacks and cookies on the table.

“In the past few days, most people have chosen to join Shihu Village. Now, less than one-tenth of the people remaining in the camp are left. If this continues, more people will definitely choose to join the village. Let’s gather together and discuss what we should do. Should we join or leave? Of course, first, let me share my thoughts. Although Shihu Village is good, it is still too small. Guixu is vast, and I will not stop here.”

After looking around, Ji Tianhao spoke, thus defining the purpose of this gathering.

The village was too small to contain his heart.

Having entered the Ruins of Guixu, he possesses top-tier talent and has the help of the Baxia Dragon Lord. It's impossible for him to be content with the current peace and tranquility.

He longed to seek more opportunities, acquire greater power, and experience more diverse landscapes. He wanted to forge his own path and witness the holy cities and sacred lands of humanity.

If given the chance, I would love to visit my own fascinating ancestor in the Immortal Qin Holy City.

Go to Wudang Mountain to see Master Zhang Sanfeng practice Tai Chi.

Go to Mount Shu to see the sword immortals.

To be able to see those exceptionally talented and outstanding celestial maidens in person.

For example, the most spiritually gifted descendants of Nuwa.

The most aloof fairy in the tomb.

The most unique rose.

Leaving is inevitable. He will leave on his own initiative when the time is right. This place is just a stop on his journey.

“I’ll come along too. I always felt that the peace in Shihu Village was just superficial. In the Ruins of Return, where are there really that many safe places? Didn’t they say before that even the Holy City and Holy Land have enemies and are always in danger? I also want to go to the Ruins of Return and see for myself. It’s said that the Ruins of Return can pull in all life. I want to see all those famous historical figures, the gods and immortals in myths and legends, and the demonesses in Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. I think that if I go with you, Brother Hao, I’ll definitely be able to see them.” Hu Youni was the first to express her opinion. Anyway, she was determined to stick with Ji Tianhao no matter what.

She had a feeling that following him would lead to a very exciting future, and she absolutely loved that kind of excitement.

"Count me in. Maybe I'm destined to live a nomadic life. Oh well, maybe that's the romance of us smokers. Smoke is meant to be unpredictable."

Qi Lin, with his pipe dangling from his lips, took a deep drag, his eyes glazed over, but his tone was firm as he spoke.

When he smoked, he truly didn't exhale a single wisp of smoke.

"I've been working hard to cultivate these past few days, so please don't leave me behind."

Su Yue said decisively.

Her vision was never limited by this small village.

These past few days, her cultivation has also gotten on track. She's experiencing the joy of cultivation and the wonders of life's evolution. She instinctively feels that if she stops in the village, she will definitely regret it in the future. She must keep up; falling behind is not an option.

"I'm afraid I shouldn't continue. I've been wandering for too long. I've finally found a place where I can find a stable environment and I don't want to wander anymore."

Liu San hesitated for a moment and said, "I fell into the Ruins of Return. My whole family fell into the Ruins of Return. We were originally in the Dayong Dynasty. We went out to enjoy the spring scenery and worship our ancestors. On our way back, we encountered bandits and were killed together. We thought we were already dead when we were killed, and that our lives were over. Unexpectedly, we fell into the Ruins of Return together. However, we didn't have any starting place. We just appeared directly in the Ruins of Return."

"Originally, it would be a good thing if a family could be given another chance to live, but this Ruins of Return is not a world for humans to live in. Soon, my father and mother were gone, and my wife also perished under the Disaster Moon. I was the only one left in the family."

“When my parents passed away, they kept telling me that the Liu family line must not be broken with me. If it were to be broken, I would be a sinner of the Liu family. So, in the homeless camp, I was desperate to survive.”

"Back in the wandering camp, Chief Liang and his group were the strongest. Getting closer to them gave me a better chance of survival. So I was desperately trying to get closer to them. When I met Brother Ji, whose natal puppet is very powerful, I felt that getting closer to you would help me survive. That's why I was desperately trying to get closer to you."

"Now that I've finally found a place where the flame of life can be passed down and where there is a relatively safe environment, I want to stay. The Liu family line cannot be broken in my hands."

As Liu San spoke, he couldn't stop talking about what was on his mind.

He was just an ordinary person who wanted to live and continue the Liu family line. When he encountered Shihu Village, he saw an opportunity to settle down, to live here, to marry and have children, and to continue the Liu family line.

He was tired and really didn't want to continue wandering and living that kind of precarious life.

This is his true feeling.

Everyone inside the tent fell silent upon hearing this.

Falling into the abyss is already a tragedy, and those who survive, how many of them do not carry unspeakable suffering and scars?

Liu San's case is not an isolated incident, but rather a common occurrence.

Living is no easy feat!
“I understand, that’s normal. We were just a small, temporary team, and we didn’t have to stay together. Everyone is free to leave at any time. This place is indeed a good place to settle down. I wish you can find a good partner and have seven or eight children to make your Liu family prosperous. If we have the chance in the future, we will come back to visit after we leave.”

Ji Tianhao said with a smile on his face.

Respect the fate of others!

Everyone has their own choices, and there's no need to interfere.

This is especially true in the Ruins of Return.

"Thank you, thank you for taking care of me along the way. I also wish you a safe journey and great success in the future."

Liu San composed himself and said with a smile.

He immediately stood up, glanced at everyone again, and then turned and left the tent.

Under the cover of night, the moon shines over the golden sands.

The sandstorm continued to blow.

At this moment, at the site of the ruins some distance from Shihu Village, a huge figure can be seen squatting in front of the well, drinking water in large gulps.

Bang bang bang! !

Just then, huge sand dunes suddenly emerged from the sand surrounding the ruins, and from these dunes spewed forth swarms of desert army ants. Many of them landed directly on the enormous figure and began to bite.

However, this bite did not break through the skin.

(End of this chapter)