Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 246 Returning to Peach Blossom Village

After the two left, Lin Chen also set off, preparing to head to the Douling Empire.

After being away from home for so many years, it's time to go back and visit.

With Lin Chen's strength, this war sweeping the continent naturally poses no threat to him, but if he wants to bring some forces along, it might cause some trouble.

However, Lin had no such thoughts; he only wanted to mind his own business.

After renting a carriage, Lin Chen traveled towards the Douling Empire. After about two days, he entered the territory of the Douling Empire.

"Brother, the Douling Empire is just ahead. I can only take you this far," the coachman said.

Lin Chen nodded and tossed out a gold soul coin.

Thanks!

By the time the coachman came to his senses, Lin Chen had already disappeared.

"Hey, we've really met a master today," the coachman said excitedly. He stayed there for a few minutes to look around before driving away.

Lin Chen appeared in a deserted place and walked slowly.

After looking at the map, Lin Chen headed towards the direction of Peach Blossom Village.

About two days later, Lin Chen returned to the place where he had stayed for several years.

Peach Blossom Village remains unchanged. The layout of the village and the shops along the street are exactly the same as when Lin Chen last returned here, except for a few newly opened shops.

Walking down the familiar streets, I occasionally greet some elderly people I know.

However, there were relatively few elderly people there; most of the people playing there were children whom Lin Chen didn't recognize.

As for young people, there are very few left. Most of the young people in the village choose to go out and work hard to make a name for themselves.

Young people often think like this, always wanting to be the best in the world, but very few can actually achieve that. After experiencing life's trials and tribulations, they gradually gain a more open-minded perspective.

"Back then, I thought the same way as my brat. After experiencing a lot of setbacks outside, I came back looking dejected!" an old man said to Lin Chen with a smile.

"Haha, maybe your son is much more outstanding than you?" Lin Chen replied with a smile.

"Alright, alright, you brat, it's rare for you to come back. Go and see your Uncle Chang." The old man waved his hand impatiently.

"Alright, you can play by yourself, old man."

"Tch, I don't need a little brat like you to tell me what to do!"

After finishing his conversation with the old man, Lin Chen headed home.

After returning to her familiar home, she first cleaned it up, and then hurried to Uncle Chang's house.

At this moment, Uncle Chang was sitting at his doorstep smoking. When he saw Lin Chen coming over, he laughed and said, "You kid, it's been so many years since you came back."

Hearing what Uncle Chang said, Lin Chen not only didn't laugh, but frowned instead.

He could tell that Uncle Chang's health had deteriorated to an extreme degree.

Lin Chen stepped forward, took the cigarette from Uncle Chang, and said somewhat seriously, "Uncle Chang, you can't smoke anymore. Your health is not good."

Uncle Chang snatched the cigarette from Lin Chen's hand and continued smoking, while casually tapping Lin Chen on the head.

"You're being disrespectful. I know my own body best. I have chronic health problems, what's there to be afraid of?"

Lin Chen had no choice but to go along with Uncle Chang.

It wasn't that Lin Chen couldn't compete with Uncle Chang. With his level 97 cultivation, how could he possibly react slower than an ordinary person? He just didn't want to fight with Uncle Chang, after all, this was an old man who had watched him grow up.

Compared to his last return, Uncle Chang's hair and beard had turned even whiter, and dense wrinkles had crept onto his face. "Time truly flies by like a fleeting moment," Lin Chen couldn't help but sigh.

"You brat, go check on your parents, don't get in my way," Uncle Chang said, feigning anger.

Lin Chen saw through it but didn't say anything. He smiled and walked towards his parents' graves.

Arriving at his parents' graves, Lin Chen first cleared away the sparse weeds around them, then sat down, leaning against the small mound of earth. Sometimes he would stare blankly at the sky, and sometimes he would tell his parents about the things that had happened over the years.

Lin Chen didn't return home until nightfall.

Chang Bo's health has deteriorated rapidly, and he no longer cooks for himself. Instead, he goes to Old Li's house on the street for meals.

However, he did not forget Lin Chen.

A knock sounded at the door, and Lin Chen opened it, only to be pulled out by Uncle Chang.

"Come on, let's go to Old Li's house for a free meal."

Lin Chen didn't say anything or resist; he simply let Uncle Chang pull him along, controlling his steps to keep up with Uncle Chang.

"Hey, Old Li, dinner's served so early?" Uncle Chang pushed the door open and said with a smile.

"It's all because of your poor health, old man. Eating too late will upset your stomach. Oh, Lin Chen is here too." Old Li said sarcastically as he brought out a plate of food.

But this kind of mockery only exists among close friends.

Chang Bo made no attempt to be polite and pulled Lin Chen to sit down.

At this moment, a woman with gray hair came out of the kitchen, carrying a plate of poached chicken.

"Lin Chen is here." The woman placed the poached chicken on the table and said kindly.

Looking at the poached chicken on the table, Lin Chen couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Although Peach Blossom Village is a secluded paradise, it's not a particularly wealthy village. The people here typically only eat chicken on holidays, but this particular dish clearly showed signs of being its first time cooking. Lin Chen knew it was probably made for him.

After all, I had eaten at Uncle Li's house when I was a child, although not often, but they were very kind to me.

"Old Chang, you shouldn't smoke so much. It's bad for your health," the woman advised.

"It's alright, do you think I don't know what I'm like? It's just an old problem," Uncle Chang said nonchalantly.

"Hmph! Don't ask me to buy medicine for you next time something happens!" Old Li chimed in as he sat down at the table.

Lin Chen then ate his meal while listening to the two old men bickering, which he found quite amusing.

After the meal, Lin Chen took the initiative to wash the dishes, while the two old men and one old woman sat by the door chatting.

"This peaceful life isn't bad either," Qian Renxue said, looking at them with a hint of envy.

"If you don't plan to seek revenge on Tang San, that's fine too," Lin Chen said.

"Hehe, if Tang San finds out I've come back to life, he'll probably come looking for me first," Qian Renxue said sarcastically.

Lin Chen thought about it and realized that it might actually be true.

After all, in the world of Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect, only those who are not from the Tang Sect can become gods. It is quite normal for Tang San to come and find an Angel God whose stance is opposite to his.

Without continuing the topic, Lin Chen looked at the three elderly people sitting in front of the door, a hint of envy in his eyes.

When I become a god, I want to live that kind of life with Sister Lexuan.

(End of this chapter)