Chapter 51: Preparing to Leave Stone Village

Having hunted the Old Suan Ni and further refining his control over runes, Shi Jian felt his mood greatly improved. He carried the Old Suan Ni on his back, then unfurled his Demonic Wings and flew towards Stone Village. The sun was setting in the west, painting the entire forest with a warm, red glow. Closer to Stone Village, traces of Vicious Beasts became increasingly scarce. In fact, some Vicious Beasts occasionally fled in panic after sensing Shi Jian's aura. After a few breaths, Shi Jian returned to Stone Village. The old village chief and the men of the village were already waiting there. They had noticed the commotion in the mountains and, finding Shi Jian absent from Stone Village, assumed he was in danger. Thus, the entire village had mobilized to search for Shi Jian! However, Willow Deity stopped them and informed them of Shi Jian's hunt for the Old Suan Ni. Only then did everyone in Stone Village realize that the terrifying commotion around them was caused by Shi Jian. They had known Shi Jian was strong, but they hadn't known to what extent. Now, hearing Willow Deity's words, they realized that Shi Jian had grown to a point comparable to the Old Suan Ni. Although they knew Shi Jian's whereabouts, everyone was still worried about his hunt for the Old Suan Ni. Therefore, they all waited for Shi Jian at the entrance of Stone Village. "Little Hao is back..." "He's flying in the sky, and he's carrying the Old Suan Ni on his back! He really hunted the Old Suan Ni!" Countless people from Stone Village exclaimed. Shi Jian flying in the sky with the Old Suan Ni on his back was naturally very conspicuous. Everyone saw him from afar. They cheered for Shi Jian's return. The enormous corpse of the Old Suan Ni was placed in the square of Stone Village, and the people of Stone Village excitedly discussed it while surrounding the Suan Ni's precious Physical Body. By sealing this Suan Ni and the true bones and precious blood of other ancient remnant species into the Medicine Cauldron for refining, all the children could experience a rare great fortune. To be baptized with the Suan Ni's precious Physical Body was a treatment even the children of top great clans didn't receive. "Little Hao's strength is truly terrifying; he can even slay this Old Suan Ni. Our Stone Village is going to prosper!" "Good, good, even the Prodigies cultivated by those great clans can't compare to Little Hao!" Countless people praised Shi Jian. At this moment, Shi Jian told the old village chief that he planned to go out for training after some time. The old village chief was prepared; he sighed with a mix of melancholy and worry: "With your talent, you indeed need to venture into a larger world, but when you go out, remember to be careful and cautious!" "Before you leave, let me know, and I will pass on Stone Village's precious artifacts to you, and you can also take that Medicine Cauldron!" Stone Village had once been glorious and had left behind some extremely valuable precious artifacts. There was also the cauldron used by the children in the village for Physical Body baptism. That cauldron was a treasure. The old village chief couldn't help Shi Jian much with his travels. He could only pass these things on to him, as a gesture from an elder. "Leave these things for Little Hao; I won't need them!" Shi Jian smiled slightly upon hearing this. The cauldron and Stone Village's precious artifacts were not of much use to him. Especially that cauldron. That cauldron was Huang Heavenly Emperor's early-stage 'rice bowl'. If he took it, what would Huang Heavenly Emperor use to cook in the early stages? "Little Hao..." Mentioning Little Hao, a hint of joy also flashed across the old village chief's face. Under Shi Jian's guidance, Little Hao had completed his Cultivation, integrating bone texts into his flesh and blood, making his body bright and pure, able to draw the essence of Heaven and Earth into his Physical Body. Little Hao's talent was also terrifyingly good. In the old village chief's opinion, although Little Hao couldn't compare to Shi Jian, he was still a top-tier Prodigy! It was truly Stone Village's fortune to suddenly have two great Prodigies like Shi Jian and Little Hao. However, Shi Jian and Little Hao's talents were too terrifying; Stone Village was destined not to contain them. Little Hao was also destined to leave Stone Village and venture out, just like Shi Jian. "Alright then!" Seeing Shi Jian refuse the cauldron and the village's precious artifacts, the old village chief no longer insisted. Shi Jian could even slay the Old Suan Ni; his strength had reached an unimaginable level for him. Those things might no longer be able to help him. It was good to leave them for Little Hao. He then inquired about other matters: "Do you think Little Hao can undergo baptism now? He's too young; I'm afraid he won't be able to bear it!" Little Hao's Cultivation had already begun, and it was time for his formal baptism! Now that the Old Suan Ni was present, it was the perfect opportunity to baptize Little Hao. However, Little Hao was too young, and the old village chief was afraid he couldn't endure it. So he specifically asked for Shi Jian's opinion. Shi Jian's strength far surpassed his, and his insight was naturally higher. "Let him undergo baptism; he is far tougher than you imagine!" Shi Jian replied, as hunting the Old Suan Ni was originally for Little Hao's baptism. "Good, I'll have people prepare the things right away, and then we'll proceed with the baptism!" The old village chief made his decision. He also felt some anticipation in his heart. Although Shi Jian was a shining example, Little Hao's performance was also very astonishing. With this Old Suan Ni for his baptism, Little Hao would surely grow into an existence comparable to an ancient Vicious Beast cub in the future. As for Shi Jian... The old village chief felt that he had already surpassed ancient Vicious Beast cubs. "You seem to value him greatly..." Willow Deity's voice sounded in Shi Jian's ear, somewhat puzzled. It felt that Shi Jian regarded Little Hao with great importance. This importance even surpassed its own... This puzzled it greatly. "You are my current 'big leg', and he is my future 'big leg'..." Listening to Willow Deity's question, Shi Jian replied with a smile. "Big leg..." Willow Deity murmured, and a hint of surprise appeared in its eyes as it looked at Little Hao. Having spent a long time with Shi Jian, Willow Deity had also grown accustomed to some of Shi Jian's ways of speaking. It also understood the meaning of "big leg". That's why it was surprised. It was an Immortal King-level existence; even though it had suffered some injuries, its strength was still terrifyingly powerful. That's why Shi Jian would call it "the current big leg"! But he said Little Hao was "the future big leg"! Didn't this imply that Little Hao would be able to surpass an Immortal King in the future? Stronger than it? To be honest, Willow Deity truly couldn't see anything special about Little Hao. Although he used to have a Supreme Bone, a Supreme Bone wasn't considered a particularly powerful Physique. Even if Little Hao could be reborn from decay and regenerate the Supreme Bone within his Physical Body, he might not necessarily achieve Immortal Ascension. Although it had doubts, Willow Deity said nothing more. Shi Jian might have peered into the river of time and seen something. He might have seen the future. But such a future was full of uncertainty. It might not be real... At least, Willow Deity felt that Shi Jian had overlooked something. He had overlooked himself. He was the "big leg"! Whether now or in the future...