With the Blade

Chapter 304: Chapter 255: No Need to Fight Anymore

In the Li Family Village, Yu Lao’er was still diligently working on his water channel.

Strictly speaking, this project wasn’t that massive, but for Yu Lao’er alone, it was still a mountain-like challenge—wanting to transform this place into irrigated land with just his own strength was enough to exhaust anyone’s lifetime.

But Yu Lao’er never tired of it.

This was his life, his days, and as long as he continued like this, his life would only get better and better.

Of course, this was not an easy task. He might encounter various natural disasters, or various man-made disasters, but he believed he could persevere. After all, whether it was his father or himself, his ancestors had all lived like this.

As long as he persisted, he would always find a way.

"So, have you found a way?"

Du Chengfeng, who had come from afar, squatted by the small river, looking at the surging water in front of him.

"Making the water flow uphill isn’t easy."

"Indeed, but I can lower the hill."

Yu Lao’er still looked unconcerned.

"It’s just digging again, and besides, this place is much lower than the previous mountain... As for the earth dug out, it can be used to build houses or repair riverbanks. There’s always a way."

"There’s always a way..."

Facing Yu Lao’er’s determined expression, Du Chengfeng fell silent.

Well, that was something Yu Lao’er would say. Though it sounded like a foolish dream, in this strange Idealist World, perhaps it really could be done.

No wonder that Yin Ren Wu Zhao believed this was the best body.

Indeed, before coming to the Li Family Village, he had already honed the fine steel hairpin and had taken on all of Yin Ren Wu Zhao’s memories—knowing Yin Ren Wu Zhao’s thoughts, he understood why this opponent always claimed not to be at full power during battles.

Simply because the body Yin Ren Wu Zhao was using wasn’t its originally chosen one.

Whether it was Li Family’s elder son or the Swordsman, they might be very powerful and capable of fighting without using weapons, easily defeating dozens of ordinary people like Yu Lao’er. But only someone like Yu Lao’er would take such dreamlike actions and maintain such seemingly foolish determination.

The body originally chosen by Yin Ren Wu Zhao was Yu Lao’er’s father, but perhaps due to being too weak or too distracted, the old man never managed to dig through the mountain in his lifetime—yet this treasure-loving old man cultivated a pure-hearted son, and that seemingly foolish determination was the power Yin Ren Wu Zhao dreamed of.

"If Wu Zhao were to take over Yu Lao’er’s body, what would the result be?"

Du Chengfeng pondered for a moment and then shook his head.

With immense power paired with unwavering determination, in this Idealist World, it might be a force akin to miracles, where wishes become reality.

Unfortunately, due to his arrival, Yin Ren Wu Zhao ultimately couldn’t become complete.

But that’s not really a bad thing.

At least for Yu Lao’er, it’s not a bad thing.

"Here, have a drink."

After leading Du Chengfeng home, Yu Lao’er still fetched two bottles of wine from the corner.

Though this mysterious man had suddenly intruded into his life, Yu Lao’er felt more gratitude towards this man named Du Chengfeng—no matter what, he used his unimaginable power to crush the mountain. Such a great kindness, even if Yu Lao’er lived modestly and had nothing to give back, a simple hospitality was necessary.

After all, who knows when they’ll meet again next time.

"That’s not necessary."

Upon hearing this, Du Chengfeng chuckled.

"I’m moving here soon, though it’s a bit far from Li Family Village, it’s not that far. If you have time, you can visit... Of course, you can come to visit me too, though it might be some time, as the house isn’t ready yet. But it’s not like it’ll be a once-in-a-lifetime encounter."

"...What?"

Yu Lao’er was dumbfounded.

For such a skilled person, shouldn’t they be accomplishing great things? Like the Li Family’s elder son, making a great name outside, earning high official seats, riding fine horses... By any measure, such a heavenly figure shouldn’t be in the same world as common folk like them.

With all his skills, why did he want to move to such a remote place? What’s the reason?

"What do you mean by a remote place? That’s unfairly said."

Du Chengfeng shook his head repeatedly, not agreeing with this view.

From his standpoint, there was no place in the world that wasn’t considered remote, even the so-called prosperous capital city of Nan Chen’s Jiankang was no more than a mid-level city in his eyes.

If it were before, he might have considered staying in a bustling city, or settling in a scenic place. But for him now, these places were all the same.

So what if it’s a remote place?

He would use his strength to create a haven of peace and prosperity for himself.

Just like Yu Lao’er right in front of him.

"Why does this sound even less reliable than mine...?"

Faced with Du Chengfeng’s grand vision of building a home from scratch, Yu Lao’er scratched his head.

"But with your abilities... You should be able to do it, right."

Remembering the inhuman power Du Chengfeng displayed earlier, Yu Lao’er thought for a moment and then raised his cup to Du Chengfeng.

"Then I wish you all your dreams come true."

"Thank you."

Du Chengfeng chuckled and also raised his cup.

"Then I wish you a carefree life and longevity."

Facing this destined vessel for Yin Ren Wu Zhao who survived in the end, Du Chengfeng gave him the best blessing he could.

"I’m leaving."

After downing the drink, Du Chengfeng stood up, took his horse, and departed with the Li Family’s elder son.

This was the main purpose of his visit, as carrying Yin Ren Wu Zhao’s memories, the Li Family’s elder son might become another Wu Zhao at any time, so for safety, he came to capture him.

And after this, perhaps his journey truly ended.

"Even without battles, it’s fine now."

Sitting on his horse, Du Chengfeng felt unprecedentedly calm.

After gaining this immense power and once again defeating a strong enemy, he could finally live the peaceful life he had longed for, for so long.