Happy Little Farmer
Chapter 504

Chapter 504: Chapter 504

Old Shen’s words sent a shiver down Yang Fan’s spine.

If one were to put it that way, it seemed that the old man had indeed shown restraint.

Not only could he not hold a grudge, but it seemed he also ought to be grateful for the man’s mercy.

"If you encounter such people in the future, don’t blindly act on impulse," Old Shen seriously instructed. "If such a person truly decides to kill someone, they can absolutely make you disappear without a trace, not to mention your bones; even your soul might not leave behind a speck."

Yang Fan earnestly heeded Old Shen’s words.

Compared to those who could set up a stall in that kind of place, his own abilities seemed truly negligible.

"You can keep that rope, but don’t be curious. Your curiosity about that kind of place will only lead to your death," Old Shen said gravely. "I hadn’t expected this location to actually conceal an entrance to that kind of place. The situation is far more complicated than I thought. I’m afraid I’ll have to call for someone else."

"Officer Xiang, file a report as soon as possible. This matter needs prompt attention, or sooner or later, it will become a catastrophe that harms countless people. The old man isn’t joking with you; even if we don’t intervene, you need to find professionals to handle it as quickly as possible."

Now that Xiang Xue Ting had experienced such an event, how could she have any doubts? She agreed on the spot.

After Old Shen finished explaining to Xiang Xue Ting, Yang Fan then asked, "Old Shen, have you heard of Inner Qi?"

It was something the black-robed vendor in the Ghost Market had mentioned inadvertently.

He said Yang Fan only possessed a tiny amount of Inner Qi.

At that moment, Yang Fan was too anxious and did not dare waste time asking in detail, but he kept the matter in mind.

"Inner Qi is a path of cultivation that involves drawing Qi into the body to forge the organs," Old Shen explained. "Inner Qi circulates within the five organs and six bowels of a person, and the strength of one’s meridians determines the level of their Inner Qi cultivation. If you are interested in this, I can find some books for you to study."

Yang Fan’s brows furrowed slightly; this seemed somewhat different from his situation.

"I just heard those stall owners casually mention it, and I got curious. Can I cultivate it too?" he asked.

"You can cultivate it. With your current condition, it is indeed something you could practice," replied Old Shen. "Drawing Qi into the body to train the organs and physique will also enable you to better control those Magic techniques. In fact, Inner Qi is the foundation for practicing Magic. If you are serious about entering this profession, you need to cultivate both Inner Qi and Magic. But if it’s just out of casual curiosity, there’s no point."

"This mainly relies on your talent for practicing Magic. If your talent is poor, all your practice will be in vain. The books can be right in front of you, but they are just books, and you are you; without the right approach, it’s a waste of effort."

"However, since you’ve managed to master the Heavenly Eye Technique so quickly, it seems your talent must be quite good. Come to me for books another day, and give it a try first."

"Thank you, Old Shen," expressed Yang Fan, his voice filled with gratitude as myriad questions rose in his heart.

Inner Qi seemed to be quite different from the cold energy within his Dantian.

If it wasn’t Inner Qi, then what was that energy inside his Dantian?

"Officer Xiang, is it convenient here for you?" Old Shen asked, turning to Xiang Xue Ting.

Xiang Xue Ting was somewhat puzzled, "I’m not sure what Old Shen is referring to with ’is it convenient’?"

"Ah, I mean, is it convenient for me and Old Liang to stay here?" Old Shen clarified.

Xiang Xue Ting promptly responded, "Of course, it’s convenient. Although there are only two bedrooms, we can make do by squeezing into the living room, so staying here shouldn’t be a problem."

"You and Fanzi will need to find another place to stay outside. The two of us will be staying here," Old Shen stated.

"Huh?"

Xiang Xue Ting paused, confused as to why they were being asked to leave.

"Old Liang and I need to do some things, and it’s not very convenient for you two to be here, but we’re not trying to kick you out by any means," Old Shen chuckled as he explained, "I won’t involve myself in however you decide to handle this place later on; that’s your business. But since we’ve come here, we can’t just ignore the situation."

"I’ll find someone else in a bit, and the three of us will set up an array in this community to temporarily control the situation, ensuring that there won’t be a large-scale outbreak for the next few months. The rest is up to you to deal with."

"I see, that’s fine," Xiang Xue Ting immediately said.

Old Shen spoke slowly, which is why it took her a moment to respond.

"Old Shen, let me help you out?" Yang Fan suggested.

Old Shen waved his hand to decline Yang Fan’s offer, "You better rest up. Don’t go wandering around these next few days. Stay put and soak up some sun to recharge your energy, vitality, and spirit."

"Alright then."

Yang Fan didn’t persist further; he truly felt like sleeping at this moment."

"Officer Xiang, you might want to pack up your valuables. We may need to stay here for two or three days," Old Shen said.

Xiang Xue Ting waved her hand with a smile, "Don’t worry about it, Old Shen, help yourself, I don’t have anything valuable."

Then Xiang Xue Ting helped Old Shen and the others pack up the bedding and living supplies before leaving with Yang Fan.

It was already the middle of the night.

The empty streets were nearly devoid of cars, and the whole city seemed to have quieted completely.

"Um... where should we go?" Xiang Xue Ting hesitantly asked after they got into the car.

"I’m easy, just need a place to sleep, as long as it’s clean," Yang Fan said.

Xiang Xue Ting held the steering wheel with both hands, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let’s just find a random place then."

"Mhmm."

Yang Fan didn’t have any particular demands in this regard.

Aside from a few markets, he was unfamiliar with other places in the county town and didn’t have any go-to spots.

Xiang Xue Ting drove slowly onto the road, scanning the streets for hotels as they progressed.

"How about this one? It looks quite grand." After driving less than a couple of hundred meters, Xiang Xue Ting stopped the car.

Yang Fan glanced over, "Let’s go, as long as I can sleep. Wait, were you wanting to find a nicer place? My brain isn’t functioning well right now, might have overlooked your preference."

"I’m okay with anything, let’s go," Xiang Xue Ting unbuckled her seatbelt, giving her shapely buttocks a twitch as she got out of the car.

The hotel wasn’t small, and the decor looked quite grand, only its name was quite distinctive.

Fenglinwan Hotel.

The owner must be a person of culture, though with a not-so-serious understanding of it.

"Park the car and lounge at Fenglinwan; the owner is rather interesting, the sign says it all," Yang Fan quipped with a laugh.

Xiang Xue Ting already felt somewhat uncomfortable staying at a hotel with Yang Fan, and upon hearing his comment, her cheeks flushed with a shy embarrassment as she chided lightly, "You’re the one who’s not serious; that’s a poem with such a deep meaning, and you turned it into that."

"While my understanding of the poem might be off, I definitely got the owner’s intent right," Yang Fan laughed, "to pull over here at Fenglinwan for a rest, a sleep, and to do some things we love."