Chapter 10: The Divine Thunder of Creation, Breaking Through the Bottleneck

As the moonlight began to rise, Chen Jiu pounded his already numb arm and then looked at his results. It cannot be said to be spotless, but it is indeed suitable for habitation.

Those who practice the way pay the least attention to time; even a moment of drowsiness can lead to the dawn. This evening cannot be spent in such a manner.

Just as he was thinking, a knock on the door interrupted him. Upon opening the door, Chen Zhong, the chubby man, appeared before Chen Jiu's eyes. The chubby man looked excitedly at Chen Jiu's new home and then winked, saying, "There’s no food right now. I discussed with the boss and we’re planning to go up the mountain to hunt some game, and we can also gather firewood while we’re at it. Do you want to join us?"

Upon entering the courtyard, one is greeted by a vast expanse of wild grass, some of which has grown knee-high. Currently, it is a desolate scene, with all the vegetation having withered away; otherwise, it would surely be a paradise of a hundred grasses.

Calculating with his fingers, Chen Jiuzui revealed a hint of an inexplicable smile: "As the grass grows and the orioles fly, the spring thunder carries the great transformation of vitality and destruction. Although there is still some time before the first spring thunder sounds, it does not hinder early preparations. One must not be careless in cultivation; the moment the first spring thunder strikes is my moment of breakthrough"

As for the items to be burned, the weeds in the yard and the leftover firewood from before can last for a few days

After examining the key in his hand, Chen Jiu twisted it left and right with great effort, finally managing to slowly unlock the door.

After speaking, he leisurely walked towards the village chief's house in the east

After speaking, Chen Jiu brought in a bucket of water, splashed it on the ground, and then casually picked up a broom made of burlap to begin his sweeping endeavor

Gently brushing away the dust in front of him with his sleeve, Chen Jiu shook his head: "This house has not been inhabited for a long time, and it certainly brings a lot of trouble"

He handed the other two land deeds to Chen Zhong and the chubby boy, saying, "You two can discuss how to divide these deeds among yourselves"

Looking at the three property deeds, Chen Jiu chuckled and pulled out one of them: "I want Xiao Liuzis' house. Their family is at the far east, too far from the village center. It would be too troublesome for you to run into the village every day after you get married."

After taking a sip of ginger soup, Chen Jiu looked at the gradually rising smoke and fire in the mountain village, and smiled knowingly

He took out the key and, after exhausting himself for half a day, managed to open the front door of the house. Dust rushed in, causing Chen Jiu to cough incessantly.

Light the oil lamp and gently exhale; this is my new home

Holding a bowl of sarcastic porridge, Chen Jiu stood quietly at the door, watching the Morning Star fade away, as the first streak of purple aura filled the entire horizon.

After speaking, he looked at the chubby boy who walked out with Chen Zhong and said, "You can divide the silver among yourselves; I still have one hundred taels on me, which is enough for my needs"

Muramasa nodded slightly, then took out a document: "The houses of Old Wang from the village head, along with those of Tu Shu, and Xiao Liuzi, and Gou Dan, are relatively good. If you have time, you can go and take a look. If they are suitable, you can just sign directly on this land deed."

It can be said that there is nothing unusual about taking a bath regularly, but this world, during the harsh winter, is not like the era of global warming from a past life. Chen Jiu shivers all day long, with his nose running incessantly.

The cold winter remains frigid, with the north wind howling incessantly. Chen Jiu shrank his body slightly and then sat cross-legged on the bed to begin his daily essential practice.

The warm and pleasant feeling is indeed delightful, gazing at the smiling face of the sun. After Chen Jiu finished washing his dishes, he stood quietly in the courtyard, looking up at the vastness of the sky and observing the diversity of the world below. Chen Jiu could even sense, through the flow of energy, the ants hibernating deep underground.

The overweight man, panting heavily, looked at Chen Jiu and said, "Ah, there are no shops nearby in this wretched place; otherwise, why would I have to work so hard?"

Time has passed, and Chen Jiu and his companions have been in this village for some time now. Both the plump man and Uncle Zhong have already started families, and the two young ladies are quite charming. Although they are daughters of farmers, they possess a simplicity that is often lacking in those from affluent families.

In recent days, Chen Jiu has not been idle, spending his time wandering around the village. Although he cannot claim to know the village inside out, he has become quite familiar with it.

That bag of silver, without mentioning anything else, certainly contains ten thousand taels. However, Chen Jiu is not concerned about material wealth. After a night of contemplation, Chen Jiu has temporarily set a goal for himself. Since he has the opportunity to embark on the path of cultivation, he will naturally continue on this journey. As for how far he can go, that is beyond Chen Jiu's control; it all depends on fate.

The largest mountain near this village is undoubtedly Chen Jiu's first choice. Although there are some fierce beasts in the mountain, Chen Jiu claims to be unafraid, as he has already made all the necessary preparations

The grass is growing and the orioles are flying, spring is already very close

Looking at this somewhat old wooden house, Chen Jiu smiled gently as he approached. He examined the key; perhaps due to the long absence of visitors, the door lock was already covered in rust.

Chen Jiu looked at the document in his hand and smiled at Village Chief: "Thank you for your assistance, Village Chief. I would also like to ask you to arrange a house for my brother!"

This guy is truly shameless, actually calling me 'bro' for a little bit of money

Chen Jiu smiled without speaking, while Uncle Zhong remained in his usual silent demeanor.

The only way to experience the divine thunder, filled with vitality and destruction, at the closest distance is to stand as high as possible

The property deeds from these three families are indeed the best. Chen Jiu signed without hesitation and entrusted the village chief to pay the thirty taels of silver. As for whether the village chief is taking a kickback, that is beyond Zhang Shiyang's concern

With winter arriving, there is no worry about food spoiling; these should last for a while! Chen Jiuxi looked contentedly at the meat behind him

Since yesterday, Chen Jiu has begun his fasting practice. The only thing he needs to do each day is to continuously feel the energy of heaven and earth, operate his techniques, and quietly sense the gradual emergence and accumulation of life and destruction in the boundless high sky.

Ignoring the food in his mouth, Chen Jiu took a deep breath towards the distant purple aura, and strands of purple energy flowed into Chen Jiu's purple palace, merging with his primordial spirit.

Chen Jiu prepared the clothes, dry rations, hunting knife, and bow and arrows that he had long set aside. After leaving a letter, he took his treasures and headed towards the distant mountains

After a period of cultivation, Chen Jiu's hidden ailment has improved significantly, and his body has begun to develop slowly, no longer as dark and thin as before

The most striking feature is a well; gently lifting the well cover reveals clear water, just as before, which spares Chen Jiu the trouble of digging a new well

It must be said that Muramasa's speed is quite impressive, or perhaps it is due to the shortness of the personnel, as the provincial government quickly approved the official documents.

Chen Jiulai has been in this deep mountain for more than a month. In fact, three days ago, he had already scattered black bear droppings at this point to imitate the presence of wild beasts, thereby disturbing its opportunity for breakthrough.

Chen Jiu dragged a bundle of firewood, Uncle Zhong carried a wild buffalo, while the chubby boy dragged a wild boar

Chen Jiuyi smiled: "Go? Why not go? My stomach is growling with hunger!"

One day, two days, www.hetushucom.com, on the third day, and on the sixth day, suddenly the sky changed dramatically. Chen Jiujiu's eyes sparkled with a divine light: "It's here!"

I tried the water bucket, and everything is still usable

Chopping firewood is quite simple, and hunting is not difficult either. Although Chen Jiu does not possess martial arts skills, both Uncle Zhong and this fat man have considerable combat abilities

After speaking, I walked out of the house and saw the elderly woman standing in the yard: "Grandma, we now have a house too, and we will be moving out tonight. If you have time, please come and visit us!"

Looking at his somewhat fair skin, Chen Jiu narcissistically nodded and said, "At last, I have some semblance of my past life!"

Chen Jiu smiled gently: "Alright, I will first take a look at my own house and quickly clean it up; otherwise, there will be no way to accommodate anyone tonight"

Especially a pair of eyes that suddenly shine brightly, with a faint layer of flowing light appearing, making it difficult to look directly at them, even evoking a sense of pressure.

The chubby boy nodded in response, showing no courtesy at all: "Thank you, Brother Jiu, thank you, Brother Jiu!"

However, although it is said that recently there has been a cleansing of the tendons and marrow, Chen Jiu's troubles have also arisen. He spends all day washing his hair and cleansing his marrow, leaving him with an unpleasant odor all over his body, resulting in the necessity of taking a shower every morning

After slowly finishing the ginger soup, Chen Jiu began his breakfast, which consisted of a bowl of meat porridge, specifically pork porridge. Thanks to Uncle Zhong and the Fatty who went hunting in the mountains every day, there was no shortage of meat this winter. Chen Jiu's physical energy, enhanced by the washing of marrow and cutting of hair, was also greatly ensured.