As spiritual energy revived, I, having acquired certain attributes, gradually ascended to immortalit

Chapter 147 Domesticated Humans

In the center of a small but very clean stone house, a large wooden barrel is constantly emitting steam.

"Sir, you really don't need—"

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Shen Qing poked her head out of the wooden tub, wiped the water off her face, and refused before the village chief could finish speaking, saying, "No need."

Although he had clearly expressed his goodwill, the village still feared him, or rather, his identity as a supernatural being.

From the moment he entered the village, very few people dared to look him in the eye; they all bowed their backs.

The village chief even offered to send people to serve him, but forget it, all he wanted was to take a relaxing bath and unwind.

Once things quieted down outside, it seemed the village chief had finally led his men away. Shen Qing leaned against the edge of the wooden barrel, recalling the explanation the man had given her on the way.

Unfortunately, the other party didn't know much either.

This seems to be a secluded place, isolated from the outside world.

Most of their ancestors were ordinary people who strayed into this place a long time ago, and the information they received came from conversations with some supernatural beings from outside.

It is said that some powerful beings and demons fought a great battle in the Spirit-Slaying Grassland, which not only led to the appearance of this space, but also left behind something important.

Therefore, in earlier years, people with supernatural abilities often came to explore and search for treasure, and their village suffered as a result.

The strong are fine; most will ignore them. Although the aftermath of the battle may affect the village, these are minor issues.

Those slightly weaker supernatural beings are the truly deadly ones.

This place is surprisingly suitable for growing some spiritual herbs. Those people know that they have no chance of getting the treasure, so they stay here and keep asking for this and that.

They'll resort to violence at the slightest provocation, and injuries are considered minor.

Generation after generation endured hundreds or even thousands of years of searching, but no one found the so-called treasure, and people gradually came to believe that the legend was false.

In addition, this place is near the Absolute Spirit Grassland, which restricts spiritual energy and makes the entrance difficult to find, so gradually there are very few supernatural beings.

Life in the village finally got a little better.

Although they are ordinary people and cannot go out, there is enough food here. If no one disturbs them, it can be described as a paradise compared to the outside world.

Things remained relatively stable for a while.

But after a few years, the supernatural beings stopped coming, and the demons who had been hiding in the shadows began to stir and started to keep them captive.

These intelligent creatures treat humans as food, regularly demanding offerings.

None of the supernatural beings, regardless of their strength, were willing to help deal with these demons, even if it was just as a favor.

Demons oppressed them, and those with supernatural powers ignored them, generation after generation. No wonder they have always been obsequious.

Shen Qing leaned against the wooden tub, looking at the roof of the stone house, feeling somewhat awkward.

He didn't consider himself a particularly good person, but perhaps he was a bit too thoughtful and tended to overthink things.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have impulsively tried to save someone in my past life, only to forget that I can't swim.

As for why the two guards at the village entrance dared to point their spears at him at first, it was simply because they had never seen a supernatural being from outside the village.

In addition, his appearance did not resemble that of a supernatural being, and his vital energy could not be projected outwards, so ordinary people could not perceive him.

It's simply a matter of being wary of outsiders.

"How can we get out?"

Shen Qing's mind went blank for a moment. He had no interest in staying here any longer. He was willing to help out, but he would leave eventually.

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Shen Qing frowned immediately.

"Why are you here again?"

Thinking of that woman with a mournful expression, as if she had been forced to come, Shen Qing felt a headache coming on and couldn't help but rub her temples.

It wasn't his request. He didn't do anything, yet I feel like a jerk.

He's a cadre now, after all. Even if he were from another world, he wouldn't do something like that.

Can't you just let him take a quiet bath?

"My lord, would you like Xiao Qi?"

The village chief's cautious voice came from outside the door again.

Xiao Qi, that boy's name. Shen Qing's eyebrows twitched. He doesn't even want women, yet he lets men in?

"I said, I don't need it."

This time, his tone was already somewhat impatient.

There was a moment of silence outside the door, and just when Shen Qing thought the other party had finally given up, the village chief's voice rang out again.

"Sir, thank you for saving Xiao Qi. This is what he needs to repay."

This tribute wasn't just about blood essence fruit; the demons needed to consume blood every so often, and Xiao Qi was actually the blood sacrifice this time.

You saved him, so by rights his life should belong to you. If you find him a burden, he will continue to be food for other demons.

Shen Qing suddenly turned her head and looked towards the door, her eyes full of speechlessness.

What the heck? Saving someone's life only led to trouble?

He opened his mouth, intending to refute, but then, considering that the other person came from a background similar to ancient times, he suddenly felt a little tired.

Forget it.

"Alright, come in."

Just think of it as getting a scrub in a public bathhouse.

The wooden door creaked open, and the boy named Xiao Qi walked in. He had changed into clean clothes; the animal skin he wore before was just for easier climbing.

Her hair was also clearly combed, and she looked much better overall.

Shen Qing tried to get him to sit down, but the boy knelt down by the tub without saying a word. She had never seen him so rigid before.

Shen Qing was in despair. She lay on the edge of the bucket, her back to the other person, trying to avoid seeing or hearing about it.

The boy placed his hand on his back, very gently.

Despite having calluses, his fingers were long and slender, and surprisingly soft except for the calloused areas, making him seem somewhat unlike a man.

As soon as the thought crossed Shen Qing's mind, the glimpse he had just made flashed through his mind.

After the boy washed himself clean, his features became softer and more delicate than before. The few light freckles under his eyes did not detract from his appearance at all.

"Okay, that's enough."

Shen Qing suddenly shivered and cursed himself for being crazy. Was it because he had been single for so long that everything looked handsome to him?

Fortunately, they didn't make me do any random or inappropriate services from the beginning.

Xiaoqi obediently withdrew her hand, but instead of leaving, she quietly retreated to a corner.

Shen Qing was too lazy to care and started thinking about how to get out. The fact that those supernatural beings who had come and gone proved that this place wasn't a place where you could only enter but not leave.

According to the village chief, most of them can fly. If it weren't for their special talents, their cultivation level would probably be at least sixth grade or even higher.

Thinking of this, Shen Qing felt a headache coming on again. This entry condition was probably due to his strength, wasn't it?

Even if he doubled his cultivation speed, it would be impossible for him to break through to the sixth rank or even higher in just a few days.

We can't really travel back along with this vast grassland, can we?

Just as I was lost in thought, a commotion suddenly broke out outside. Although I couldn't understand what was being said, the humility and fear in the voices were very obvious.

Shen Qing subconsciously stood up and looked over, where water splashed all over the ground.

He stepped out of the bathtub and picked up the silk clothes prepared by the village chief on the kang next to him. Although they felt rough, they were probably the only decent clothes in the village.

After quickly putting on the clothes, Shen Qing strode towards the door.

But he didn't notice that the moment he stood up, the boy in the corner suddenly turned his face away, his ears turning red.