Chapter 1006: The three essentials of dining: quick, accurate, and decisive

His mindset had completely changed from before. Once, he was integrated into the world, but now he observed it calmly from the sidelines, unable to blend in. This peculiar sensation amused Chen Xun somewhat.

Ten years later.

Chen Xun settled in a small village outside the city with Xiao Wuhen, opening a small clinic to pass the days.

Why settle in this small village? Chen Xun had done some research. The village hosted many banquets, allowing him to join in the lively events.

People's hearts are not what they used to be, and Ancestor Chen Xun eventually passed on his bad habits to Xiao Wuhen.

Now, Xiao Wuhen attended every banquet, always sitting at the children's table, quickly snatching up any candies handed out, leaving the surrounding children dumbfounded. Such a big piece of candy!

Today was autumn, and the rice in the fields was ripe. A gentle breeze blew, causing the golden ears of rice to sway, seemingly filled with the joy of harvest.

In the orchard by the village, apples and pears hung heavy on the branches, swaying in the autumn wind, spreading an enticing fragrance.

The old houses in the village still stood, with red walls and black tiles, exuding the vicissitudes of time.

The leaves of the old locust tree in the yard gradually turned yellow, a golden leaf dancing in the autumn wind, as if telling stories of the past.

The villagers, dressed in simple autumn clothes, busily worked in the fields during the harvest season, laughter and songs spreading throughout the small village.

As expected, another grand banquet was about to be held—the Autumn Harvest Banquet.

Xiao Wuhen, now quite clever, remembered his father's three essentials for attending banquets: quick, precise, and ruthless. Getting things for free was always the best.

He sat at the children's table, already eyeing many of the goodies.

Suddenly, a little girl quietly ran over to him, mysteriously opening her palm. "Brother Wuhen, I snuck a few candies for you, and no one noticed."

"Han Xuan, keep it down," Xiao Wuhen shushed her, pouting. "If Huzi finds out, he'll start yelling again, as if I stole his family's rice."

Hearing this, Han Xuan covered her mouth, laughing silently. Brother Wuhen loved to mock Brother Huzi.

Han Xuan was the Village Chief's youngest daughter. It was said that her family had many businesses in the city, a truly wealthy household. Not even ten years old, matchmakers were already breaking down her door, eager to arrange a marriage.

In simple terms, she didn't want to take too many detours or work too hard...

Moreover, Han Xuan was a beauty from a young age, popular even among children, always the center of attention.

At this moment, Brother Huzi, with his tiger-like face, was already watching Qian Wuhen. "Wuhen, these candies are for everyone. You can't steal them!"

"Huzi, don't make false accusations," Xiao Wuhen said with an innocent smile. "I saw you sneaking a drink last time. Are you trying to turn the tables?"

"Hmph, exactly, Brother Wuhen is right," Han Xuan said with a raised nose, glancing at Huzi. "Brother Huzi, Brother Wuhen would never steal."

Huzi's face turned livid. Outnumbered, he said sourly, "Wuhen, is Han Xuan your little play-wife, ganging up to bully me?"

"Brother Huzi, you!" Han Xuan's face turned red to her neck.

"Huzi, are you looking for a fight?" Qian Wuhen frowned, exuding a masculine aura. Han Xuan was always his little sister. "How dare you tarnish Han Xuan's reputation?!"

At these words, the children at the table showed a hint of fear. Brother Wuhen was known for being fierce in fights, famous throughout the area... even Brother Huzi was no match for him.

Two years ago, when kids from a neighboring village caused trouble, Brother Huzi was beaten badly, and it was Brother Wuhen who stepped in, subduing the older kids.

When the adults came looking for trouble, it was even worse. Uncle Xun from the village, a true martial arts master, took them all down!

This father and son duo, even the Village Chief dared not offend them, both were formidable...

Hearing he might get beaten, Huzi swallowed and quickly shut his mouth. He really couldn't beat Qian Wuhen, whose strength was like a wild beast's, and no one knew how he trained.

Meanwhile, Han Xuan's face turned even redder, her ears almost purple.

Brother Wuhen was not only incredibly strong but also exceptionally handsome. The villagers often wondered how Uncle Xun, with his ordinary looks, had such a handsome child.

They secretly speculated about the heavenly beauty of the child's mother, thinking Chen Xun had struck it lucky.

Hearing these rumors, Chen Xun was furious inside. Damn it!

When this Dao Ancestor was young, he charmed countless women from miles around, with many young maidens secretly admiring him.

And that was before he started cultivating immortality, relying solely on his charisma and looks!

But mortals are shallow, judging by appearances. Chen Xun could only sigh, lamenting the decline of morals, and decided to focus on writing medical texts.

As for Xiao Wuhen, he had completely let go, finding life in this simple and honest small village quite pleasant, free from worries. Life was meant to be lived this way.

Another ten years passed.

Xiao Wuhen's appearance hadn't changed much, still looking like a child, but his mental age had grown significantly. Compared to life in the mountains, his progress in the village was rapid...

However, his peers were growing up one by one. Huzi left the village to explore the world, and many playmates went their separate ways, no longer carefree like in childhood.

In the blink of an eye, the pressures of life followed, and they had to start taking on family responsibilities.

Xiao Wuhen was dumbfounded for the first time. This place was completely different from the mountains. No matter how long he stayed in the mountains, nothing changed, but here, everything was changing rapidly, with countless events happening in the blink of an eye.

Some people got married and had children in the blink of an eye, while others grew tall and their voices deepened...

He asked his father and finally learned that they were among humans.

But they were never human, and their growth was naturally different. This world had myriad clans, and humans were just one of them...

The Han Xuan who followed him had also grown up, tall and beautiful. She was also puzzled—why didn't Brother Wuhen grow up?!

Another autumn day.

They stood outside the village, looking at each other. Qian Wuhen watched Han Xuan grow taller, now having to look up at her, feeling quite awkward. "Han Xuan, let me tell you a secret."

"Go on," Han Xuan said with a smile, accustomed to it.

"Well, my father and I aren't actually human..." Qian Wuhen sighed, shaking his head. "We came from a barren, deep mountain forest, where there was nothing, so we came to this bustling village."