Eternal Life as False Emperor

"Very good!" With a sweep of his Divine Sense, Zheng Yi approximately grasped Zhou Kunshan’s current state.

Even after the breakthrough, this guy’s potential remains immense.

Even compared to Fengg Haitao, he’s not lacking.

The days that followed were very peaceful.

During the day, Zheng Yi took Zhou Kunshan and Fengg Haitao to train in the mine cave.

Zhou Yang, with a few others, was responsible for mining, fulfilling Riverbend Village’s quota.

In the evening, upon leaving the mine, Zhou Shitou was responsible for hunting in the mountains to provide meat for Zhou Yang and others.

During this period, Zheng Yi discovered another promising candidate for cultivation.

Although this person’s talent wasn’t particularly high compared to Zhou Kunshan and Fengg Haitao, having a little strength is better than none at times like this.

Zhou Yang’s mining team had also expanded to six people.

These young and robust lads were thriving, and under the condition of having enough food, they were changing visibly day by day.

Their formerly thin bodies visibly grew more robust.

Even without dedicated cultivation, their cultivation levels visibly increased.

Zhou Kunshan and Fengg Haitao were even more exceptional, having endless supplies of Fire Rock Ore for their cultivation, along with guidance from Zheng Yi, a walking encyclopedia on cultivation.

Their cultivation speeds were truly a thousand miles a day.

In just over ten days, Zhou Kunshan reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, while Fengg Haitao surpassed even Zhou Kunshan.

However, at this point, everyone in the village began to notice something unusual.

With so few laborers, it was puzzling how a few individuals could always complete tasks and still help others with mining.

The village chief, who used to be seen daily, not only suddenly changed his name but was no longer seen around.

More importantly, Fengg Haitao, who was thin as a rail, seemed like an entirely different person, becoming increasingly handsome and robust.

Many young girls in the village now struggled to walk past Fengg Haitao without stopping.

Zheng Yi knew it was time to start expanding his influence.

That night, Zhou Kunshan gathered all the household heads in the village to the ancestral hall.

"Uncles and brothers, I have something important to discuss with you today. It concerns the future of Riverbend Village."

"I don’t care what you think, whether you agree or oppose. After leaving the ancestral hall, not a single word of what I say today can be leaked."

"Otherwise, don’t blame me for being merciless."

Everyone was startled by Zhou Kunshan’s murderous demeanor, though he had always been a respected figure, capable of managing Riverbend Village.

Yet, this was the first time they witnessed such ruthlessness from him.

An elder with graying hair tapped his cane, saying, "Shitou... What are you saying? We’re all family, why talk of fighting and killing?"

Zhou Kunshan replied coldly, "Third Uncle, the stakes are high, and I must lay out the harsh truth upfront."

"If anyone has objections or doesn’t wish to participate in what’s next, they can leave now, and I won’t stop them."

Everyone exchanged glances, feeling an immense pressure weighing down on them.

Though they were ordinary folk who had never seen beyond their village, it didn’t mean they were oblivious.

Gathering everyone in the ancestral hall, especially with such gravity, meant it was no trivial matter.

Some with a timid nature were already contemplating leaving.

But before they could, an incredibly enticing aroma began to fill the hall.

Just smelling it caused many stomachs to rumble with hunger.

"My goodness, whose family is cooking meat? It smells so good!"

"The last time I had meat was fifteen years ago."

"At least you’ve tasted meat before, I don’t even remember what it tastes like."

Seeing their reactions, Zhou Kunshan was secretly impressed, thinking, "The Lord has mastered these tactics perfectly."

"Even if someone wanted to leave before, they probably wouldn’t bear to now."

With this fleeting thought, Zhou Kunshan smiled and said, "Knowing you uncles and brothers haven’t eaten, let’s start with a meal. We’ll discuss anything else after we eat."

Using Zheng Yi’s old trick, with these ordinary folks who rarely had meat, there was no need for any fancy gimmicks.

Huge basins filled with meat, piled high like small mountains in three large basins.

Seeing all this meat, everyone in the hall was starstruck.

Except for the mining team and their families who got a little meat from what they brought back, the rest had never seen so much meat.

The older generation’s expressions changed slightly upon seeing the meat, clearly understanding where it must have come from, yet unable to hide the desire on their faces.

"Why is everyone just standing around? Dig in, don’t stand on ceremony."

Instantly, the hall was filled with the sounds of chewing and gulping.

Zhou Kunshan placed no limits on them. Once a basin was finished, another was brought in, until everyone was fully satiated.

"How’s the meat? Delicious, isn’t it?" Zhou Kunshan asked with a smile.

"Of course, er... It’s delicious. I’ve never felt this content in my life."

The others echoed similarly.

"Do you want to be able to eat meat every day in the future?" Zhou Kunshan asked, smiling mysteriously and coaxing them.

"Yes!"

Without thinking, everyone responded in unison.

A life of being well-fed and well-drunk was something they could only experience in dreams previously.

Who wouldn’t want to live like that every day?

The elder with the cane showed a stern expression, seeming like he wanted to say something, but it turned into a long sigh: "Forget it, forget it. The young and us old bones are different."

After saying this, he closed his eyes tightly, remaining silent.

"Good!" Zhou Kunshan was satisfied with their response: "Now, let me introduce to you all an Immortal. As long as everyone works well under the Immortal, you will all have days of eating meat every meal."

As soon as Zhou Kunshan finished speaking, a radiant light flashed in the hall.

When the light dissipated, Zheng Yi’s figure appeared before everyone.

Though Zheng Yi wore simple hemp clothes, his majestic aura made him stand out, making it clear he was no ordinary person.

"Xiaozheng, is that you?"

"Are you truly an Immortal? Is this real?"

"Village Chief, you’re not pulling our leg, are you?"

Seeing Zheng Yi, everyone began questioning aloud.

Zheng Yi had conversed with many during his information gathering.

Naturally, to get intel, he couldn’t put on airs.

To many, Zheng Yi was simply a chatty young man who had come to Elder Chen’s place from somewhere.

At that time, Zheng Yi often called many of them brothers, big brothers or even uncles.

It was hard for them to associate such a person as an Immortal.

"How dare you!" Zhou Kunshan angrily reprimanded, "How can you be so impudent before an Immortal?"

Zheng Yi waved his hand with a smile, "No need for that, Kunshan. My journey from the Immortal Realm to this mortal world is to experience earthly life, not to scold them harshly."

As he spoke, Zheng Yi gave a gentle smile.

With a booming sound.

It was as if something exploded in everyone’s minds.

Looking at Zheng Yi again, he was no longer the same, shining brilliantly with rays reaching the heavens.

Behind him, the Rainbow Glazed Merit Wheel slowly rotated, exuding an unfathomably mysterious aura.

"Good heavens, where is this place?"

Only at this moment did they realize that somehow they had arrived at a different location.

Surrounded by towering celestial palaces, beneath their feet was a thin layer of clouds, through which endless cosmic stars could even be seen.

Such a miracle was beyond anything these ordinary people had ever witnessed.

Instantly, they all knelt and worshipped.

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