Chapter 1493: Three Thousand Weak Waters, I Only Ta

Another half-month passed in the blink of an eye.

Life in the small mountain village remained as tranquil as ever. Yi Feng and Miss Bai had long grown accustomed to everything here.

In the morning, he taught; at dusk, he cultivated.

They went out and returned together, enjoying a carefree existence.

The small incident from before had already been forgotten by Yi Feng.

He had thought that life could continue peacefully like this.

Unexpectedly, the young man he had saved earlier found his way to the small mountain village, carrying various gifts and bowing respectfully with a sincere expression.

"Thank you, Senior, for saving my life!"

"I have no way to repay you, so I’ve come to express my gratitude with these small tokens. If I’ve disturbed you, I hope you can forgive me!"

Looking at the young man bowing at his door, Yi Feng sighed inwardly.

As the saying goes, one doesn’t strike a smiling face.

Even though Yi Feng wasn’t keen on having his peace disturbed, he couldn’t bring himself to scold the young man, especially since the latter had come with gratitude and proper manners. This made it even harder for Yi Feng to turn him away.

After a moment of thought, Yi Feng politely declined.

"It was just a small effort on my part. There’s no need for this."

"Besides, I’m just a simple man living in the mountains. These treasures and spiritual items are of no use to me. My humble home has no fine tea or wine to offer, so I won’t keep you. Please, go on your way."

With a soft word, Yi Feng bid farewell and closed the door.

When he had saved this person, it was merely out of a momentary sense of compassion. He had never expected any repayment and didn’t want to get involved with the outside world’s cultivators, fearing it would disrupt his current peaceful life.

Even though his refusal was polite, his attitude was firm.

Surely, the young man would take the hint and leave.

Thinking about how saving someone could lead to such trouble, Yi Feng felt a twinge of regret. He sat in the courtyard, his gaze distant.

However, the young man outside began calling out again.

"Senior? Senior!"

"I’ve come sincerely to express my gratitude. I’m truly moved by your noble character. If you’re willing to leave the mountains and assist me, I’m willing to agree to any conditions!"

Hearing the urgent plea, Yi Feng sighed softly.

"Ah..."

The world of martial arts and cultivation would always be filled with struggles for power and profit.

Fighting and killing, where the strong ruled.

Yi Feng had seen and experienced too much of these worldly conflicts. He was already weary of them.

What meaning was there in a life of constant struggle for fame and fortune? Even if one managed to dominate a region, in the end, it would all turn to dust.

No matter how high the golden threshold, in the end, all that remains is a mound of earth.

Yi Feng had experienced too much and had long seen through it all. He was no longer moved by any offers. In his eyes, nothing in this world mattered except Miss Bai and a few close friends.

His heart was as calm as still water, but outside, the temptations continued.

"Senior!"

"As long as you’re willing to leave the mountains and help me, I’m willing to do anything!"

Even though the young man had shown some courtesy earlier, his persistence now felt grating.

Yi Feng finally lost his patience and had no desire to engage further.

With a casual wave of his sleeve, a surge of spiritual energy was released. With precise control, the energy swept toward the door like a gust of wind, causing the gift boxes to tumble and fall with a series of clattering sounds.

Then, with a "thud," the young man was knocked to the ground.

A few muffled thumps followed.

"Thud! Thud!"

The young man pounded the ground in frustration a few times before finally sighing and leaving.

The commotion was naturally noticed by Miss Bai, but she didn’t ask any questions. She calmly walked over and sat beside Yi Feng, her gaze gentle and filled with a faint smile.

"You..."

"Don’t you want to venture out into the world? Are you truly willing to let go of all the splendor and chaos of the mortal realm?"

Hearing her words, Yi Feng smiled and took Miss Bai’s hand.

"The mortal world is like floating clouds to me. Wealth and fame are but passing smoke. In this life, meeting you is enough for me."

"Even if there are three thousand weak waters, I only wish to take one ladle."

"If there’s anything that could make me step back into the mortal world, it would only be to take you to meet my brothers. Otherwise, I prefer the peaceful life we have now."

His words were simple but filled with sincerity.

Miss Bai didn’t press further and simply nodded with a smile.

The warmth in their exchanged gazes spoke more than a thousand words.

After that, the young man persisted in visiting, each time bringing increasingly valuable gifts. Over the course of five years, he came no fewer than seven or eight times, but Yi Feng never wavered.

After repeated failed attempts, the young man finally gave up, sighing deeply and leaving for good.

Yi Feng also breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that he could finally return to a stable life. He began planning to take Miss Bai to meet his brothers, imagining the joy of their reunion.

"When we meet this time, I’m sure Second Fatty will be able to drink to his heart’s content."

"I wonder how Big White is doing."

"As for that guy, he might already have a house full of children by now."

Hearing Yi Feng’s stories, Miss Bai also grew curious about these men. She looked forward to their first long journey together in many years, filled with anticipation.

Just as the two were chatting and laughing, the small mountain village welcomed a group of extraordinary guests.

The auras of these individuals were profound and unfathomable, far beyond what the villagers could sense. In the blink of an eye, they appeared at the courtyard gate, their mere presence causing the surrounding leaves to scatter in all directions!

Instantly, Yi Feng and Miss Bai’s brows furrowed in unison!