The valley was quiet, surrounded by lush greenery. The chirping of birds and the chirping of insects could be heard. A gentle breeze blew past, bringing with it the fragrance of flowers and plants. It made one's heart feel exceptionally calm.
This place was far away from the conflicts of the outside world. Everything was very beautiful.
In this valley, there was a small stream flowing through it. The sound of the flowing water made it seem even more lively. Beside the stream, there was an unremarkable little wooden house built there. An old man was sitting cross-legged beside the stream, holding a fishing rod in his hand as he fished.
The guard did not say anything. After seeing this old man, he slightly nodded his head towards Fenghao and left by himself.
Fenghao stood on the spot and paused for a while. Then, he slowly walked toward the old man with shallow steps. Along the way, his footsteps were very light, as if he was afraid of disturbing the old man. When he was less than ten meters away from the old man, he stopped and stood on the spot, silently waiting.
The old man had been fishing with his eyes closed. He seemed to be in a deep sleep. There was not the slightest fluctuation of energy on his body. He was like a stone statue. When a bird passed by, it would either rest on his shoulder or on his head for a while before leaving.
Suddenly, the fishing rod was lowered, startling the old man. He pulled it up and a palm-sized carp was pulled out of the water.
"Young man, you're in luck. This kind of dragon carp can't be caught normally …"
Holding the golden scaled carp in his hand, the old man turned his head and said to Feng Hao, who was standing behind him, with a face full of smiles.
"Tower Master."
Feng Hao respectfully greeted.
Everything here touched him deeply. If it was possible, he would like to live a carefree life here for the rest of his life.
"Hehe, don't be so polite. In here, I'm just the big boss. You can call me Grandpa Xuanyuan." The old man said with a carefree smile.
"This …"
Feng Hao hesitated for a moment, then agreed. "Grandpa Xuanyuan."
Although it was his first time calling him that, he did not feel awkward. He even felt that it was very intimate. It was as if the old man in front of him was really his family.
"Good, good …"
Hearing this intimate form of address, the old man beamed with joy and repeatedly cheered, "Come, let's talk inside."
Fenghao nodded his head and followed behind him without any restraint as they entered the small wooden house.
The interior of the house was antique, and there was a special fragrance of wood that refreshed the mind. The furnishings were also very simple, and there was nothing luxurious about it. The tables, chairs, and beds were all made of wood, and the interior of the house could be seen at a glance.
As the tower master of the Hundred Races Tower and the patriarch of the protector clans, the old man continued to live the life of a woodcutter. He hunted in the mountains and fished in the rivers.
This kind of mental state wasn't something an ordinary person could achieve. It was as if the power and influence of the world was meaningless to this old man.
After entering the house, the old man started to get busy. First, he used a wooden knife to scrape off the scales of the Dragon Carp. Then, he cut it open from the middle and removed its internal organs. After that, he placed it into a pot and added some seasonings. After that, he started a fire and began to stew it.
The old man carried out all of these steps as if he was an ordinary person. After stewing the carp on the stove, he walked over with a smile.
"In an hour, you'll be able to eat the delicious steamed Dragon Carp."
The old man gestured for Feng Hao to sit down with him. Facing the scenery outside, the old man and the young man were both very happy.
"No wonder Grandpa Xuanyuan doesn't go out much …" Feng Hao sighed emotionally.
"Haha, living too comfortably isn't necessarily a good thing …" The old man smiled.
Compared to the outside world, this place was like a paradise on earth, a true paradise. Who would be willing to go out after being here?
Of course, some ambitious people and people seeking revenge were exceptions.
However, the two didn't talk too much about this topic.
After all, there were pros and cons to the current situation of the world. At the very least, everyone wanted to improve and become a supreme expert. Very few people would willingly give up.
As they chatted, an hour quickly passed. When the roof was lifted, a fragrance spread throughout the wooden house.
Feng Hao narrowed his eyes and greedily inhaled a few breaths. His face was filled with an intoxicated expression as he praised. "Fragrant."
Just smelling the fragrance had aroused his appetite, giving him an impulse to gorge himself.
"Haha …"
Seeing his gluttonous appearance, the old man was overjoyed. A hint of admiration flashed in the depths of his eyes. "This Dragon Carp can't be swallowed in one gulp. You must taste it carefully."
"I've learned something."
Feng Hao's face was filled with embarrassment. He smiled embarrassedly and put away his gluttonous appearance. However, when the old man placed the steamed Dragon Carp on the table, he couldn't help but pick up his chopsticks. He picked up a piece and quickly put it into his mouth.
It was smooth and melted in his mouth, carrying a trace of sweetness and leaving a fragrance in his mouth. At the same time, a warm current that was like a clear spring flowed down his throat and spread throughout his entire body, causing him to feel as if he had been reborn. Every pore on his body opened up to breathe, and his entire body felt lighter.
Slowly, drops of warmth spread from every cell in his body. It was as if there were fireballs burning. It made Feng Hao's face reveal a comfortable expression.
Looking at Feng Hao's expression of enjoyment, the old man's smile deepened. He also picked up his chopsticks and took out a pot of sweet dew to drink by himself.
"It's indeed good meat."
After a long while, Feng Hao came back to his senses and praised.
He felt that even the desolate beasts with ancient bloodlines that he killed in the Longevity Domain couldn't compare to a piece of meat from this Dragon Carp. The increase in the heat in his body was beyond his imagination.
He couldn't understand. Could this Dragon Carp be comparable to an ancient desolate beast?
At the same time, he also understood what the old man meant when he said to taste it carefully. If he ate a large piece, an ordinary person's body wouldn't be able to bear it.
Delicacies naturally had to be tasted slowly. Feng Hao didn't spoil the mood by asking the questions that he wanted to know.
He knew that since the old man asked him to come here, he would naturally tell him.
Only when the sun had set did the old man and the young man sit outside the wooden house and look up at the stars in the sky.
"The Divine Body of Nothingness is blessed by the heavens." The old man sighed and pulled the topic back.
"Grandpa Xuanyuan, is the legend true?" Feng Hao's expression turned serious as he asked seriously.
According to the legend, Goddess Nuwa, one of the three ancient gods, only created the human race. This left too many questions for the later generations. It was even unbelievable.
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