Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 486 - 450: Where Is Chen Xu? (Part 2)

Although there are highly advanced shapeshifting arts in the world, capable of transforming into countless forms, resembling anyone.

Yet, the unique aura of certain people is something no shapeshifting art can mimic.

Feng Yuanbai only needed to glance to confirm that the Chen Xu before him was indeed that person, no falsification.

He was both startled and delighted, unable to speak momentarily.

It wasn’t until Chen Xu smiled and approached him with large strides, greeting, "Brother Feng!"

Feng Yuanbai then awoke as from a dream.

What followed was a lively scene, which won’t be mentioned here.

In front of many people, although Feng Yuanbai had much to say, he couldn’t utter a single word.

Strangely, Wu Zhengze, who had also arrived in Xiaowan Village almost simultaneously, appeared to be equally preoccupied.

Despite Wu Zhengze’s good concealment, how sharp were Feng Yuanbai’s eyes?

He immediately noticed that something was off with Wu Zhengze’s emotions.

Meanwhile, Chen Xu’s house was bustling with activity.

With Chen Xu’s current status, whenever he returned to his hometown, he inevitably stirred up excitement among the townsfolk.

Unless he stayed completely out of sight.

However, Chen Xu’s return had another purpose, to bolster and uplift his family.

If he were to hide at home and never appear, what would be the point?

Yet, his timely appearance, showing his care for his family, served as the strongest deterrence.

Throughout a radius of ten miles, no matter the petty villain, upon hearing of Chen Xu’s reputation, who would dare harbor ill will against the Chen Family?

This was a preventive, defensive measure.

During this time, Chen Xu also spoke with the Village Chief, the elders, and the leaders of the village, keeping a reasonable distance, bringing about widespread praise without further mention.

There was a small interlude.

Amidst the crowd, an informed and curious young boy squeezed in, delivering news:

"Something’s happened, something’s happened, the Village Chief, the Village Head, Second Brother Chen, the neighboring village, that old woman Cai, was found dead in her home this morning.

Her death was horrific, skin clinging to bones, seven orifices bleeding black blood, frightening as death..."

His clamorous announcement caused a stir, to say the least.

It simultaneously brought the Village Chief’s reprimand: "You unruly thing, bringing such filth before our Top Scholar, get out, out, out!"

The curious boy complained: "It’s true, the people of Shangtang Village were all scared out of their wits, saying that the old woman always deceived people with tales of spirits and ghosts, and now she’s facing retribution.

I was only, uh-uh-uh..."

Seeing the Village Chief, Village Head, and others’ expressions grow increasingly grim.

The boy’s father covered his mouth, forcefully intending to drag him away, prohibiting any further speech.

Subsequently, the Village Chief and others hurriedly apologized to Chen Xu.

Now Chen Xu’s status was different, upon returning home, he enjoyed the privilege that "even the dust wouldn’t dare mar the eyes of a nobleman."

However, he waved his hand, stopping the middle-aged man preparing to take the curious boy away.

He then inquired in detail about the death of the old woman Cai from Shangtang Village.

This old woman Cai, in reality, was the nominal mother of the spirit Lady Meng.

The death of old woman Cai was also inextricably linked to Lady Meng’s death.

Although old woman Cai’s cultivation was low, she couldn’t possibly raise a spirit of Lady Meng’s level, but Lady Meng used old woman Cai’s name to move within the mortal realm.

Afterward, Lady Meng was eliminated by Chen Xu with Karmic Fire, and old woman Cai suffered an unseen backlash, dying on the spot as well.

Having received some demonic power and magic from Lady Meng, her death returned to the heavens, thus her seven orifices bled, and her body withered.

Chen Xu calculated slightly, understanding the cause and effect, and did not probe further.

Yet his action triggered much speculation.

The Village Chief even tentatively asked: "These rustic deities and monsters, truly unworthy for the sophisticated, causing the Top Scholar a laugh, it’s truly inappropriate.

Later, I’ll have people clear them out, prohibiting these unsavory practices within the boundaries of Qihe Village, otherwise, they’ll all be driven out.

Hehe, Top Scholar Chen, do you think this would be okay?"

Chen Xu smiled slightly and said: "Whether it is an unsavory practice shouldn’t be recklessly judged by people, but slight regulation is necessary.

When I have time, I will draft a letter asking the county government office to take action, investigate anomalies, and restore peace to the neighbors."

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately elicited widespread applause.

Among rural areas, there are always strange tales.

Whether true or false, there are always some terrifying stories circulating among ten miles of villages.

If the government office could truly take action, clearing out all the anomalies in the area surrounding Qihe Village, even villagers walking at night would feel relaxed and at ease.

This is a true benefit, one that the villagers could never obtain on their own no matter how.

By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here.

He appropriately exerted deterrence, while also offering benefits,

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By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that? 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. By conducting himself in this way, it was only then that people were truly convinced and sincerely gave their approval to Chen Xu.

This is how the world operates.

In rural affairs, if you don’t give tangible benefits, even if elevated to a high pedestal, everyone may appear respectful, everyone might smile, but what’s the point in that?

Although Chen Xu would not stay long in his hometown, the Chen Family would continue to live here. Chen Xu, conducting himself thus, only then gained the genuine approval and submission of the people.