A true life

So within a few days, Shen Mochen became familiar with this world, and probably got used to the plain and simple life in the countryside.There was nothing he wasn't used to, Shen Dong arranged all the big and small things in the family properly, he didn't have to worry about food and clothing, he didn't need to worry about everything, there was really nothing to complain about.

Shen Dong now has five acres of ordinary land under his name, which has been planted with winter wheat at this time; he also rented two acres of low-grade spiritual land from the Flying Star School, where he grows a low-grade spirit vegetable called Cui Lingcai.This spirit vegetable is durable and easy to grow. Even ordinary people without spiritual power can cultivate it. Most of them are used by cultivators to feed spiritual pets.

His family has a small population, and the production in the ordinary fields is enough for ordinary expenses. Shen Dong followed the habit of farmers and opened up a few vegetable fields around the yard. There is no shortage of vegetables to eat, and the excess is sold to neighbors. Wan'an Town can also change some oil and salt.And the emerald green spirit vegetables are more valuable than ordinary rice. Although two acres of spiritual fields are not much, they can save some savings with a little diligence in a year, so their family's life is not tight.

At this time, the wheat has been planted in the field, and the busiest time of the farmer's work is almost over, and the rest is some odd jobs.Every day after lunch, Shen Dong went out to the field with a hoe on his shoulders, and let Ah Chen play near the house, and there were people in the neighbors on the left and right, who could watch along with him.But Shen Mochen couldn't watch his elders work and enjoy himself in peace. Although he was a little weak, he couldn't stand it after resting for so many days, so he offered to do some work within his ability and help a little.Shen Dong couldn't convince him, so he arranged for him to take the docile cattle at home to drink every day, or to pick up some firewood in a small basket on his back.

Children as old as six or seven can do this kind of work.The cow just needs to be put on the field and let it graze slowly. To collect firewood is to walk back and forth in the field a few times, which is no different from walking and playing. There are very few children at his age who still do this.However, Shen Mochen's body was thin, and he really couldn't do heavy work.Obviously Shen Dong has never wronged his children in life, and he can always see meaty food in his meals, but Ah Chen is born with inadequacies, he just can't raise him well, it really hurts people.

In fact, Shen Mochen didn't pay much attention to his health, what really made him think about other things.Whenever he looked at the vast farmland in silence, he would think in his heart: I have been stupid for so many years, and now I am 12 years old and still have no skills. Without any heavy work, what else can he do in the future?

Shen Mochen wanted to learn a craft.However, the few master craftsmen in the village wanted to pass on their skills to their sons and grandsons, and they did not recruit apprentices; it was very hard work to be an apprentice in a shop in the town, and it was common for them to be beaten and scolded, and Shen Dong really couldn't bear it.Later, Ah Chen followed Shen Dong to learn how to weave baskets and twist hemp ropes in his spare time. Almost everyone in the farm family can master this simple handicraft, and it is very difficult to rely on them to support a family.

What profession is the most envied here?Not landlords and officials.This world is under the domination of big and small cultivation sects, and the most promising profession is of course a practitioner.

On sunny days, one can often see streaks of extremely fast white light across the light blue sky, falling like meteors towards the jade pavilions and pavilions that appear and disappear in the mountains in the distance. The towers and pavilions shrouded in white mist all belong to the Flying Star School.The Flying Star faction holds most of the land within a radius of tens of miles, and is the actual ruler here.The pavilions in the mountains are all at the inner gate of the Flying Star Sect, and outsiders are not allowed to enter casually, and the people from the village can only stay outside the mountain gate for a short time when they go to deliver land rent, and they are rarely allowed to enter.What's more, it doesn't work even if you want to sneak in. Some people have tried it, but they found that they always circled in a mountain forest and couldn't get in through a remote path. Presumably those practitioners must have strange places.

As a result, the Flying Star Sect is even more mysterious in the eyes of ordinary people here, and adults and children always like to talk about the great supernatural powers of those practitioners when chatting.Shen Mochen was still a child after all, so he couldn't help but be attracted by such a wonderful life.But I heard that it needs talent very much, and when he took a look at the almanac at home, he didn't even know a few big characters, even if he took the practice books, he couldn't understand it, it was really a big problem.

Shen Mochen was really troubled for a while, but the half-grown boy liked to frown even more than the old man, and he kept his face all day long, looking very funny.Shen Dong noticed it, and asked him: "Ah Chen, do you want to learn how to practice?"

"If I have the chance, I'd like to try it."

"Since Ah Chen likes it, let's try it." Without further ado, Shen Dong took Mo Chen to the bullock cart and ran to Wan'an Town.In the end, they found a young practitioner who was in charge of the Flying Star Sect, and asked him to investigate the spiritual root for Ah Chen to see if he had the talent for cultivation.

The practitioner's name is Ji Lang, who is only 30 years old this year, and looks much younger than his actual age.Because his parents are ordinary people living in Wan'an Town, Ji Lang will come back every one or two months, and he seems quite friendly.

It is also common to encounter people asking him to investigate the spirit root, and Ji Lang's movements are very skilled.He put his hands on the back of Shen Mochen's neck, and Shen Mochen felt a gentle breeze blowing over his internal organs. The man had already retracted his hand, and smiled at Shen Dong regretfully: "For the sake of your child, I will speak directly to you if I have something to say." After all, please don’t blame me. Although your child has some spiritual roots, but he has all five elements, no matter what kind of spell he cultivates, it will be half the result with twice the effort, and it is difficult to make a breakthrough.”

No one seemed surprised to hear this.Spiritual root is a person's cultivation aptitude, the more singular the attribute, the easier and faster it is to practice.It's just that it's very rare to have a single spiritual root, and it's most common to have a mixed spiritual root attribute and five elements. If such a person insists on cultivation, there is basically no future. sky.Therefore, those who explore the spiritual root usually speak frankly, lest people take chances and miss the child's future.

Shen Dong wasn't surprised either, and didn't feel regretful.Thank you Ji Lang, he looked at Ah Chen, a little worried that the child would be unhappy.Ah Chen has a clear head now, although he is not very talkative on weekdays, he is quite strong.Just try to do the best in small things like tidying up the room, and don't allow a little mess. If you want him to know that he is not suitable for cultivation, he may feel very sad.

"Ah Chen, it's okay, there are many people who can't practice, we are not disappointed, we can be successful in doing other things." Shen Dong tried his best to comfort the child.

"Yes." Shen Mochen nodded slightly.He thought for a moment, then raised his eyes to look at the cultivator in front of him, and asked, "Excuse me, is there any example of successful practice in the same situation as mine?"

This kid is fun!Ji Lang was quite surprised.I am used to seeing children who are disappointed and even cry bitterly because of their lack of talent, but I have never heard of a child who can ask such a question. "If there is such a person, what are you going to do?" Ji Lang asked with a smile.

"Since others can do it, so can I." Shen Mochen didn't hesitate.

"Ambition!" Ji Lang smiled and patted Shen Mochen on the shoulder, "I heard from my brothers and sisters that our Flying Star Sect's Elder Nie is the root of the five elements, but he forcibly cultivated the Nascent Soul, and now our sect deserves it." No.1, even in the entire Qingzhou world. But that requires a lot of perseverance and a big opportunity, do you have that perseverance, kid?"

There really are such people!Shen Mochen's eyes brightened slightly, and then he looked firmly at Ji Lang.His expression already gave the answer.

Seeing this, Ji Lang smiled and said to Shen Dong: "Is your child stubborn? I think if you don't let him practice back, he must practice secretly. It's strange to say that when I saw your child, I thought it was weird. If you have a good eye, please give him the introductory book of cultivation that I used before. If he can reach the most basic state of "concentrating mind and refining Qi", I am willing to be a referrer and recommend your child to participate in the introduction of our Flying Star Sect Exam, what do you think?"

Shen Dong didn't expect to have such good luck, and immediately said excitedly: "This is naturally very good, thank you very much, Master Xian."

"It's just a little effort, I'm also making a good relationship." Ji Lang smiled heartily.He took out two books from his sleeve and handed them to Shen Mochen: "This "A Preliminary Exploration of Taoism" and this "Theory of Divine Consciousness" you just take a look. The content is not difficult, the difficult thing is how to understand it, Others can't help. If you really can't comprehend it, don't force it, because the damage to your body will not be worth the loss."

"We'll remember it, thank you Master Immortal for your advice." Shen Dong thanked him a thousand times, and pulled Ah Chen to give him a big gift.Although there are so many such superficial introductory books in the practice world, in the secular world, it is not easy for peasants like them who have no power, power and connections to find one.