776 Medium Hermi (1/2)
The mountains remained the same, and the streams flowed as usual.
Fang Yuan was at a place dearth of Spiritual Energy, but the surrounding trees and mountains formed a tranquil scenery.
In the sky, the purple star brightly shone, suppressing the green star of the Heavenly Court and even competing with the sun.
Fang Yuan squinted his eyes as he saw traces of sinister light falling.
This scene declared that the defense of the Heavenly Court was finally broken.
When such evil force descended into the mortal world, it would give rise to many demons and tyrants. The humans in the Spiritual Realm would most likely suffer for the next twenty years, with half of the countries changing rulers.
”How will the imperial astronomers comment on this day many years later? Will they say that the activity of demon stars foretold the chaos in the world?”
Fang Yuan gazed at the purple star nonchalantly.
As he saw its bright glow fading away gradually, he immediately knew that despite the many unforeseen events, the side of the Spiritual Realm had managed to keep the situation under control.
”The evil force broke through the defense on the Mental Demon Battlefield and entered the lower realm. Countless creatures will be affected… They will gain incomparable talents through this evil force, but their unstable minds will inevitably cause much trouble to the world.
”Of course, it's none of my business.
”What I need to do is still to absorb origin power, improve my realm, and explore and perfect my own Creation Great Dao. Just right… there'll be plenty of places for me to hide in the chaos of the Spiritual Realm, and the other Demon Masters and Demon Gods will also divert the attention of the Heavenly Court away from me!”
Other Demon Masters aside, a demonic thought from the Lord of the Void could at least buy a few decades for Fang Yuan!
”A minor hermit lives in the woods, a medium one in the city, and a major one in the government… Which kind of hermit shall I be?”
Fang Yuan's eyes glittered as he stared at the stream in front of him.
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The Spiritual Realm was so vast that there were many countries solely belonging to just humans.
Country of Ye.
This was a small country consisting of only three states and located at the border of human territory. Despite the small number of citizens, the natural stronghold there kept it safe for the time being. Moreover, it was not seriously affected by war thanks to the good relationships it bought from the neighboring countries, making this country particularly prosperous.
Country of Ye, Iron State, Songxia County.
There were only around 50,000 people living in this county and growing Green Lotus Rice, which had a yield of 150 kilograms per 600 square meters of farmland. The residents could therefore sustain their lives. A small stream flowed gently across the county town, dividing it in two. The residents worked after sunrise and rested after sunset, living a carefree life.
There was a tea house in the east of the town. The red paint on its signboard had mostly peeled off, revealing the pattern of wood beneath and emanating an ancient aura.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please click for visiting.
This 'Flying Cloud House' had been operating in the county town for more than 100 years, specializing in selling tea, while having some interesting desserts as well.
Some guests came here to chat every morning, enjoying their leisure time.
Fang Yuan was dressed in green robes and appeared to be about forty years old as he walked up the stairs.
Upon seeing Fang Yuan, the waiter's eyes glittered. ”Mister Fang Yuan is here? We've just prepared new tea leaves before the rainy season! Sparrow Tongue Tip… Would you like some?”
”Give me a pot of it then!” Fang Yuan laughed and continued, ”I want some vegetarian desserts as well, just the same three desserts as before!”
”No problem! Please head upstairs. The seat by the window was reserved for you!” the waiter said with a smile. Apparently, he was acquainted with Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan went upstairs and seated himself. Soon after, the waiter served the tea and desserts.
The tea was indeed fresh and contained some Spiritual Energy, and even mortal humans could live longer and stay healthy by drinking it frequently. The vegetarian desserts were sweet but not greasy, melting immediately in the mouth.
Only at this moment could Fang Yuan feel that he was in the human world.
Fang Yuan casually sipped his tea, occasionally nodding to some acquaintances who also frequented the tea house. As he looked at the busy traffic outside, he could hear many voices:
”I heard that there's a new lady named Zhi Hua in the Yichun House in the northern part of town. She's talented in music, chess, calligraphy, and art, and her drawing skill is incomparable…”
”Sigh… Life is hard in our country. All the money given to the neighboring countries ultimately comes from the taxes we have to pay.”
”The harvest has been all right these last couple of years, and we've finally recovered from the disaster that happened more than seven years ago.”
”Don't talk about this… Here, have some tea!”
Everyone shivered at talk of what had happened more than seven years ago, actively trying to avoid mentioning it.
”More than seven years have passed without notice…” Fang Yuan sipped the tea and let out a long breath.
He had been living in the country of Ye since the upheaval in the Heavenly Court. As a teacher in a small county town, he could be considered a medium hermit that had completely left the cultivation realm in order to absorb his harvest from the Mental Demon Battlefield.
And the activity of the demon star had indeed had a prolonged influence on the secular realm.
Flood, drought, and the demon invasion were not the most devastating disasters; the worst was a command!