Chapter 71: Staying behind (1/2)

Chapter 71: Staying behind

Ye Fan believed that in the coming few days, this area would be abuzz with activity. There would likely be big battles everywhere and even more sects from eastern badlands would rush here, the entire ruins would be boiling over because of the demon emperor’s Yin Grave.

Gazing from a distance, he could still the blood light rushing to the sky and streaks of mystical rainbows rushing.

“Regardless of whether the Desolate Pagoda exists within the Yin Grave, it no longer concerns me……” Ye Fan was already very satisfied and he now needed to find a safe place to calm down and cultivate.

The unique beasts and strange birds that had gathered by the outskirts of the ruins had all scattered, when Ye Fan headed out but did not see any birds or beasts.

The sky was densely covered with stars as a bright moon hung in the sky, the curtain of the night had long arrived.

Ye Fan walked by the Ling Xu Sanctuary but did not hesitate as he continued on into the distance, it was the right time to leave. Although some of the broken Buddhist artifacts were there, he did not intend to go recover them for fear of meeting with Elder Han.

The most important Bodhi seed was currently still on his body and even though he had lost those broken Buddhist artifacts, he did not feel regretful as life was after all still the most important thing.

Ye Fan’s speed was very fast, toiling for long hours he rushed through the night out of this mountain region and left the land of strife further and further behind, his heart however was still gripped with anxiety.

Three days later, Ye Fan appeared over two thousand miles away. He ate little and slept in the open, cautious as he stealthily progressed and almost never entered any of the towns as he traversed through the wilds. It was only now that he let out a sigh of relief as his heart gradually calmed down.

At the moment it was already late into the night and clouds covered the stars and moon in the sky making it seem especially dark. Lights could be seen dotting the front as a town that could not be considered to be big was seen, Ye Fan felt that he had finally arrived at a safe area and did not need to run anymore as he walked forward steadily.

Nearing the place, he found that this was really a small town and most of the people were already asleep and only a few lights could still be seen flickering.

Walking into the small town and walking a full circle, he finally chanced upon a small store that had not closed up for the night in a remote corner.

This was an extremely small restaurant and there were only seven to eight tables within, the chairs and tables looked to have seen quite a few years but were polished to the point of glowing, seemingly interesting and appealing, extremely clean.

“Old uncle what’s there to eat, hurry and make some of them.”

The shopkeeper was an old man with a head full of white hair, age had left its mark on his face and it was covered with wrinkles, he seemed to have fully experiencing the hardships of life, there were several patches where his clothes had been mended and it seemed that his life had not been that easy.

Seeing this eleven to twelve year old youth coming here alone so late at night, the old man felt startled but he still had a warm smile as he answered: “We only have half a roast chicken, slightly more than half a dish of beef and some steamed buns.”

“Alright, serve all of them.”

“Wait a while, I’ll make them hot for you.” This restaurant was simply too small and the life of this old man was really tough, he was the shopkeeper, waiter and also the chef.

Not long after, the aroma of roast chicken could be smelt and it was served together with the plate of marinated beef, Ye Fan immediately began to salivate. For this past year Pang Bo and him had eaten only vegetarian food and there was almost no meat and fish within the Ling Xu sanctuary. The simple food before him made his stomach growl in hunger.

He hastily received the dishes and chopsticks as he gobbled the snow white steamed buns and ripped a piece of the chicken thing as he began to wolf everything down. At this instant, he felt that whatever delicacies the world had to offer were only thus and could stand by the side, they would not bring the feeling of satisfaction this meal before him currently could.

“Don’t rush, eat slowly. Drink some soup to warm your stomach, don’t choke.” The old man brought a bowl of hot soup and kindly reminded.

“Thank you old uncle, your culinary skills are really superb and making me salivate.” Ye Fan was stuffing food into his mouth as he mumbled.

Ye Fan’s dressing did not seem like a poor man’s child but the way he wolfed the food made the old man feel curious as he retrieved a cloth from his patched sleeve and began to wipe the already clean table and chairs by the side as he shook his head and laughed: “You’re just too hungry, no matter what you it you would also find it delicious.”