My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 44 Nothing to worry about

Chapter 44 Nothing to worry about
Gyeongseong,

In a quiet and secluded courtyard,

Shen Shiying bowed respectfully as she reported something to the middle-aged man sitting in the head seat.

If we get closer,
You can hear him frequently mentioning things like Dawancun, Shen Changchuan, monster attacks, and losses in his speech.

After a long while,
The middle-aged man in the head seat nodded slightly, his lips moving slightly.
But it's unclear what they said.
This caused Shen Shiying to break out in a cold sweat, her legs went weak, and she almost knelt on the ground, bowing her head and explaining repeatedly.

After a long while, the transport commissioner waved his hand, allowing Shen Shiying to leave.

Walking out of the courtyard gate,
Shen Shiying's legs felt weak, and her back was soaked with cold sweat.

"Damn it! I shouldn't have taken on that mission in the first place!"

"I regret showing off so proudly!"

He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, and couldn't help but regret it, even cursing himself inwardly.

The task of handing over the spiritual grain in the area near Dawan Village was something he volunteered for.
He easily accepted the task by claiming that he had previously served in that area and knew it better than others.

The reason he did this was partly to show off in front of Shen Changchuan, the 'enemy' who had taken their positions.

The fact is also true,

Not long ago, after witnessing the "dismal state" of Shen Changchuan's management of Dawancun,
He felt relieved.
So much so that I felt that the bottleneck I hadn't been able to break through for many years was starting to loosen up.

But he never expected that,

There's a huge pit hidden here!
Upon his return, he was immediately summoned by the transport commissioner himself to inquire about matters related to Shen Changchuan!

The transport envoy transports the spiritual grains handed over from all directions; those are family elders at the Nascent Soul stage!
Within the Shen family, they belong to the level of truly important figures!

Being summoned by such an important figure, Shen Shiying felt no excitement, only endless fear.

He's just a mere Qi Refining Stage 4 cultivator; he's not even qualified to be someone's dog.

Being summoned alone like this suggests that he may be involved in some event.

Shen Shiying dared not hide it.
He recounted everything he had seen and guessed in Dawancun to the transport commissioner in great detail.

"Could it be that Shen Changchuan is involved with some force within the family?"

"Even if he is an illegitimate son, he is still the head of the family's own son. He should not be underestimated!"

"I hope it doesn't affect me; my small body can't withstand such a big wave!"

Recalling Shen Changchuan's sensitive identity,
Shen Shiying felt like slapping herself.

Damn it!

Make you proud!

This time, they may not only have been drawn into some kind of upper-level vortex, but they also received a warning from the transport commissioner.
"Sigh, this trip was all for nothing."

All the profits gained on this trip will probably have to be given away!
Shen Shiying sighed.

He didn't know if the transport commissioner's reprimand was to keep the matter a secret or for some other reason.
But no matter what,
He dared not keep the spirit stones and herbs he had collected any longer.

For such a powerful figure, crushing him is as easy as crushing an ant.

Just thinking about the benefits I received...

Shen Shiying felt a pang of heartache.

This was a lucrative job I'd finally landed, and I was hoping to use it to supplement my income, but...
never mind,

I don't want to think about it anymore.
That's really bad luck. I'll try to avoid getting involved with people like that in the future!

Shen Shiying left, feeling frustrated.

At this time,

In the courtyard,
The transporter took out a yellow talisman and left a few words inside with his divine sense:
Shen Changchuan is located in Dawan Village, but he is ambitious but incompetent, with high aspirations but low abilities. He is overwhelmed with managing twelve acres of spiritual fields and is not worth worrying about.

After leaving a message,

He then poured his magic power into it, and the talisman lit up with a yellow light, transforming into a stream of light that leaped into the void and disappeared.

In fact, he also vaguely sensed from the words of the young man named Shen Shiying that something seemed amiss.

Normally, one should send someone or investigate personally. However, the First Madam simply told me to investigate the illegitimate son's background without any explanation.

He didn't even take out a single spirit stone.
She only agreed reluctantly out of respect for the Crown Prince.

I'm too lazy to go there myself.

"Ha, this woman has such limited knowledge and composure. She's actually being driven to such a state by a mere illegitimate son, and she's even worried that others will follow suit."

Thinking of that jealous first wife, and the recent uproar in Tiannan City.

The transport commissioner couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

It was only because of her good family background and her son's success that she could have secured her position as a matriarch.
The transport commissioner shook his head, inwardly grumbling to himself.

As for Shen Changchuan...

He didn't care at all.

So what if there's something hidden?
The village of Dawan, with its mere twelve acres of fertile land, is surrounded by impoverished areas.

You can't raise a true dragon in shallow water.
That kid's limit is reaching the late stage of Qi Refining in his entire life.

Not worth mentioning at all.

at the same time,

the other side,
Shen Changchuan, who was in the dense forest, was unaware that he had just brushed past a troublesome situation.

But at this moment, he
However, his brows were furrowed.

Because he's in trouble right now.
And it's a big trouble.

Looking up, one can see towering cliffs rising abruptly on both sides, blocking out the sun, leaving only a thin line of sky in the middle.

This is the endpoint of the map provided by Zhao Hangao.

Zhao Hangao did not use any tricks on the map.

All the way,
Aside from the occasional attacks from low-level monsters passing by, Shen Changchuan arrived safely without any major incidents.

Looking towards the canyon crevice,

Thanks to the enhanced vision brought by the Spirit Eye Technique, Shen Changchuan could vaguely see the ruins of the cave dwelling standing between the cliffs several miles away!
But the problem now is,
Besides seeing the ruins of the cave, he also saw a new monster's lair.

The monster's lair was built right above those ruins!
They're only a few hundred meters apart!
And the owner of the nest,

Shen Changchuan happened to recognize him.
It was none other than a familiar face I had fought not long ago—the Gale Falcon!

"Why did that guy build his nest there?!"

Shen Changchuan hid in the dense forest, watching from several miles away as the Swiftwind Falcon, inside its nest, devoured the flesh and blood of a giant python's carcass.
His complexion was slightly somber.

This was an unexpected turn of events that he had not anticipated at all.

That's somewhat of a coincidence.

But thinking about it, it's not surprising.

The fact that Dawancun had never been attacked by a Gale Falcon before proves that this creature is a newcomer.

And this narrow cliff canyon is indeed suitable for such flying monsters to build their nests.

This place is deep in the mountains and forests, untouched by human habitation.
The surrounding spiritual energy is also quite good.

It's quite normal to build a nest here.

But the problem is,

With that guy guarding the ruins,

Shen Changchuan is in trouble.

"What should I do?"

For a time,