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"You think it's feasible too?" Su Yuntao's eyes gleamed with confidence.
"Haha, don't put too much faith in me. When it comes to cultivation, I can speak with some authority. But for planting and city planning, I'm just talking theory," Tang San laughed. "But go ahead with your plan, Tao brother. Even if it fails, at most it'll be a failed experiment by Spirit Hall. Nuoding City will just have to import grain from elsewhere."
"With improved transportation, logistics will be faster," Su Yuntao laughed. "You're right. Success rarely happens on the first try. It might take four or five years to transform Nuoding City and its surroundings."
In reality, Su Yuntao knew that even if things went wrong, he would only be demoted from his position. After all, the higher-ups knew of his connection with the Holy Son of Spirit Hall. But now, he genuinely wanted to contribute beyond soul master cultivation, leaving a significant mark in history.
Before age six, Su Yuntao dreamed of awakening a powerful spirit.
After six, he entered primary academy, aiming to become a soul master and earn gold soul coins from Spirit Hall for a better life.
At twelve, he graduated with a white soul ring and joined Spirit Hall, beginning tasks like spirit awakening and patrolling, understanding the meaning of "justice."
At eighteen, he met Sisi and was preoccupied with winning her over.
At twenty-one, he met Tang San in Holy Spirit Village. From that day, his fate changed. He gained the appreciation of Master Ma Xi nuo and the affection of Sisi.
Now, he was the branch master of Nuoding City Spirit Hall and had a child with Sisi.
Reflecting on his past, Su Yuntao realized his aspirations had evolved. Now, he wanted to leave a lasting legacy, something he found incredible himself.
But this new ambition felt like a worthy pursuit for the rest of his life, transforming from mere desire to a genuine dream.
At this moment, Old Jack and Gu Yuena walked in, laughing and chatting. Old Jack introduced her to Tang San, "Little San, Na'er is now my granddaughter. You should take good care of your sister."
Tang San: "..."
Su Yuntao gave Old Jack a thumbs up and then, with a playful tone, whispered to Tang San, "Impressive! She'll definitely grow up to be a great beauty!"
"By the way, the Holy Son should remain chaste, right? You must be suffering!"
Tang San's expression grew more awkward, and he quietly replied, "Actually, I'm not a virgin."
"I see," Su Yuntao said with a serious face. "Most people are married and have kids by fifteen or sixteen. It's not good to say you haven't been with a woman. I'll keep your secret."
Great! This is beyond explanation!
After staying in Holy Spirit Village for three days, Tang San visited the old blacksmith shop. He met a young man he had taught blacksmithing, who now had a family with a three-year-old child.
When Tang San arrived, the young man brought his family to pay their respects, calling Tang San their teacher.
Three days later, Tang San bid farewell to Old Jack, Su Yuntao, and the others, leaving Holy Spirit Village.
He came quietly.
He left quietly.
Apart from a few old acquaintances, the rest of the village didn't know Tang San had returned. They continued living their ordinary yet fulfilling lives.
Everyone has their own life.
Tang San was no exception.
"Tell me, why did you agree to let Grandpa Jack take you as his granddaughter?" Tang San asked Gu Yuena as they rode in the same carriage back to Spirit City.
"If that Soft Boned Rabbit could, why can't I?" Gu Yuena retorted, bringing up Xiao Wu as an example.
"Well, she didn't owe me a debt," Tang San replied, leaving Gu Yuena speechless and blushing with frustration. She finally played the rogue card, "Anyway, now that I'm your sister, I don't have to repay the debt."
"Family or not, debts must be settled clearly," Tang San said calmly. "Besides, I've never pressured you to repay it, have I? Or—"
Tang San's lips curled into a slight smile, "—are you just trying to get closer to me?"
Gu Yuena's face turned bright red as she yelled, "No way! Don't flatter yourself. I only agreed because I saw how much Old Jack wanted a granddaughter."
"Is that so?" Tang San didn't push further on that topic but instead asked another, "So, now can you tell me who you really are? After all, I'm your brother now."
"Brother? I'm still your master!" Gu Yuena pouted, suddenly realizing that acknowledging Grandpa Jack had lowered her status. She might even have to call Xiao Wu and Guang Ling "sisters" now. She had only thought about getting closer to Tang San, not this consequence.
"When we get back, don't mention this to Xiao Wu and Guang Ling."
"Alright," Tang San agreed, thinking it wouldn't be him feeling awkward in the future.
Gu Yuena closed her eyes and then abruptly opened them. Her purple pupils turned silver, devoid of any emotion, as she spoke in a cold tone, "I am the Silver Dragon King, ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest..."
As Gu Yuena recounted the story of the Dragon God and her own slumber, Tang San remained unfazed.
"Do you think I'm lying?" Gu Yuena asked.
"No, I was just wondering why your eyes turned silver when you said that," Tang San replied with a question that left Gu Yuena stunned.
"I told you something so important, and that's all you care about?" Gu Yuena's silver eyes showed a hint of annoyance, and the energy she emitted caused the surrounding ambient energy to become chaotic. "Or do you think I'm deceiving you? I've never lied to you!"
"I know, but things like gods are still too far off for me. I'm more concerned about your eye color. Is this not a sign of some serious illness?"
Compared to the expected revelation about the Silver Dragon King, Tang San was more curious about how Gu Yuena changed her eye color. It didn't seem to be an optical illusion but rather a concentration of elemental energy. At least, in her silver-eyed state, Gu Yuena's aura was ten times stronger than in her purple-eyed state.
Gu Yuena's chest heaved as her silver eyes returned to purple. She huffed, "Let's just say you care about me... Now, tell me, what do you think about the God Realm?"
Tang San stroked his chin, thinking for a moment before slowly saying, "From your description, the gods of the God Realm don't seem to be very benevolent, which is quite subjective. But from a human perspective, they seem fine. After all, they don't interfere with mortals. However, once humanity reaches a certain level of development, the God Realm might become a hindrance..."
These chapters primarily highlight the changes and future developments in Holy Spirit Village and Su Yuntao's transformation after becoming the branch master.
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