This time, Li Ji never went to a town again. He only walked to sparsely populated places. It was rare to see a mountain village or a town, but he didn't go in either. He chose to spend time alone in the mountains and forests.

, he met more other practitioners, but most of them were just casual encounters, and some just glanced at Li Ji and left, which really didn't have much to do with him.

All the way north, Li Ji arrived at his hometown, Lijia Village, the place where he was born. However, when he arrived, there was a look of surprise in his eyes.

Although Lijiacun was not a prosperous place in the past, this village was extremely noisy. There were so many people just in front of you. You could hardly hear any sound here. From a distance, you couldn't see anyone. Maybe

There are still more than a dozen households, but they are all lifeless.

Li Ji patted the dust on his body and walked leisurely. This was the home he had not returned to for forty years.

Then when he reached the entrance of the village, Li Ji saw a leisurely old man sitting there. He was shaking his head and humming a tune, feeling very happy.

"Hello!" Li Ji stepped forward and said.

When the uncle heard Li Ji's voice, he opened his eyes and looked at Li Ji. Lijia Village was not a prosperous place, and few outsiders came. He looked at Li Ji up and down. At this time, Li Ji was still wearing the clothes he wore.

The clothes he wore when Cao Mansion left, so when the uncle saw that the clothes he was wearing were valuable, he didn't care, sat up straight, and said quickly: "Hello, hello, where are you from, and what are you doing in Lijia Village?"

Li Ji smiled and said, "Why are there so few people here? I remember there were not many people here before? Oh, by the way, do you know old Uncle Han?"

The uncle's expression changed. He stared at Li Ji, very surprised, and then said for a long time: "Who are you? How do you know about old Uncle Han? He has been dead for almost forty years, and few people know about it, unless...

....."

Li Ji interrupted him and said, "What's your name?"

"Li San."

"Li San? The one who followed Li Ji everywhere and got into trouble?"

"how do you know?"

Li Ji shook his head and laughed. He didn't expect to meet an acquaintance of his.

"Li San, let me ask you something. What happened to old Uncle Han? Where is Li Zhu?"

Li San looked at Li Ji. He felt that Li Ji looked familiar, but after so many years, he felt that he shouldn't. But since the man in front of him knew what happened so many years ago, and judging from his attitude, he shouldn't be looking for trouble.

Son's.

He thought for a while and then said: "Uncle Han died of illness soon after he sent Tan Hua Lang back. According to him, Li Ji was taken away by the gods, and he must have encountered an adventure. As for Li Zhu, he passed away later.

I passed the palace examination, won the top prize, and went to the capital to become an official."

"That's not right. How many people did he take away from Lijia Village?"

"It's just his own family and Old Uncle Han's family. He doesn't pay much attention to the others." Li San replied, with a hint of gratitude in his tone.

"Really? But why are there so few people in Lijia Village?"

Li San laughed, looked at Li Ji, and said: "Later, when the soldiers were recruited to fight, Tanhua Lang took the people from Lijia Village personally, but almost none of them came back. Then the whole village got the commendation and went hundreds of miles away.

Taiyuan City. I am old and have just come back to provide for my retirement."

Li Ji was stunned. He looked at Li San, couldn't help but shook his head and laughed, and said, "You do have some leisure time."

, Li San.”

Li San stroked his chin and smiled. He looked at Li Ji and couldn't help but ask, "Who are you? Why do you think you look familiar to me?"

"Can't you remember? Li San, after all these years, why haven't you picked up a name? It's embarrassing. But that's right." Li Ji walked over and patted Li San on the shoulder, and then said: "I am you

Li Ji, who said he was taken away by gods, is a little impressed, right?"

Li San's face was full of surprise. He looked at Li Ji again from head to toe, took a breath, and asked as if he was not confident, "Are you really the second child?"

"You are a shameful thing. You and I don't even recognize you. You were obviously older than me back then. Why are you so slow now that you are old? You used to get benefits from following me."

Li San shook his head and laughed, sighing: "You are indeed a person who was taken away by the gods. Compared to you, you are also a god. Otherwise, how could you still look like this at such an old age?"

Li Ji didn't say anything. He didn't expect to meet an old friend. He laughed and said, "Forget it, don't talk about it. I want to ask you something. Is there anything strange around here?"

Li San thought for a while and said: "Yes, but it's quite far from here. It can't be said to be nearby. Go west to Shangjun. It is said that there are mountains outside the city. Whoever enters will lose their way and then pass out. Wait until

The next day, people would be found at the foot of the mountain, but nothing happened to them. So people called it Mt. Ecstasy, and over time, no one went there."

"I see."

Li Ji smiled and nodded. That should be the place where cultivators gather. If you stay in Lijia Village for two days, go and have a look. It might be able to increase Li Ji's knowledge, and you might also be able to get something there.

Some good things, such as medicinal materials, are in short supply for him now, and he hardly found them along the way, so he can only try his luck at the cultivation ground.

"Li San, why don't you take me to your home?" Li Ji asked with a smile.

Li San patted his head lightly and said: "How could this happen? Let's go to my house. I don't ask my children and grandchildren to follow me back. I only have my granddaughter with me."

The two walked towards the village with a smile, but Li Ji saw that Li San kept a distance from him. He was worried about something. Li Ji just smiled and did not ask. This was a normal thing.

When they arrived at Li San's house, Li Ji was stunned for a moment, then shook his head and laughed, and said to Li San: "I said, Li San, you haven't renovated it for so many years. What a dilapidated state this house has become."

Li San smiled and replied: "What are you repairing? In a few years, it will be almost done. There is no need for that."

"By the way, how is my house?" Li Ji glanced at the house next to him and asked Li San.

Li San also looked over, then shook his head and said, "It looks okay outside, but I'm afraid it's moldy inside. No one has lived there in decades."

"Oh, okay."

After entering the house, Li San let Li Ji do whatever he wanted, and he found a chair to sit down. A jumping little girl ran out of the back room and threw herself on Li San.

"Grandpa!" she shouted childishly. Li San patted her head indulgently, with a smile on his face. "Be good, Ling'er, have you been obedient lately?"

Li Ji was sitting there and saw the busy people in the back room. Judging from the sky, they must be preparing dinner. He looked at the little girl and asked: "Your granddaughter? What is your name?"

name?"

"Ling'er, tell Grandpa Li Er what your name is?" Li San hugged Li Ling, teased Li Ling, and said with a smile.

Li Ling opened her big eyes and looked at Li Ji. There was no trace of impurity in her eyes. It was the innocence that only belonged to a child. She raised her head proudly, looked at Li Ji and said: "Grandpa, my name is Li

Ling, sounds good, my mother can get it for me."

Li Ji nodded, hummed, and said, "That sounds good."

"Grandpa, I'm hungry. When will I eat?" Li Ling tugged on his grandfather Li San's beard and asked.

"Hey, granddaughter, let go, dinner will be served soon, right now!" Li Sansheng was afraid that Li Ling would do something, so he said almost as if begging for mercy.

Li Ji looked at it and couldn't help but shake his head and laugh out loud. In fact, this kind of life is not a kind of family happiness.

During dinner, there were only a few dishes on the table, but it was enough for the three of them. Li San glanced at Li Ji many times with his peripheral vision, seemingly puzzled, but he did not ask questions and kept his questions to himself.

heart.

After eating and resting, Li Ji proposed to Li San the idea of ​​going back and taking a look. Li San agreed with a smile and asked Li Ji to go over for breakfast early tomorrow morning, and had no intention of keeping Li Ji overnight.

Li Ji left with a smile, jumped up, and jumped to his home. They were originally next to each other. There was a small yard here, where Li Ji and Li Zhu studied when they were young. It is now overgrown with weeds, and the gate is old.

It is in disrepair, the locks have long been broken, and spider webs can be seen everywhere. There is also moss everywhere on the steps and door rails. This kind of mud house has cracks everywhere because of the rain. On the roof, there are burnt

The terracotta tiles made of it were also torn a lot, the whole house was full of mold, and even a few beams were broken. It was almost impossible for people to live in it directly, and it would take a lot of time to renovate it.

Although Li San's house next door looks dilapidated, everything is very sturdy. It must have been cleaned all year round and the beams have been replaced, otherwise it won't be much better.

Li Ji smiled. He originally wanted to see his family when he came back, but according to Li San, he was afraid that it wouldn't be possible. He would ask his parents about their situation tomorrow and then leave, going to the county he mentioned.

Early the next morning, when the sky was still gray, Li Ji had already woken up. He looked at the next door and saw that he was already busy. The servants were already preparing breakfast. Li San hadn't woken up yet, but Li Ling woke up alone.

, playing at the door, followed by the maid to avoid being abducted.

They all knew Li Ji, so they didn't stop him. Li Ji was about to walk in, but when he saw Li Ling staring at the ground attentively, he couldn't help but look.

It turned out that the ants knew about the food and were dragging the food home in groups. But this food was a complete piece of candy.

"Ling'er?" Li Ji couldn't help but said softly.

However, Li Ling was so focused that she didn't seem to hear Li Ji's words. Li Ji glanced at the maid behind him, and both of them laughed. Li Ji shook his head and walked in.

At this time, Li Sancai woke up slowly, but was woken up by someone.
Chapter completed!