Transmigration and Self-Saving Cultivation

Chapter 263 Approaching Hometown.

After their seclusion, Jun Luochuan and Su Yao had greatly increased their strength. Filled with anticipation for the future, they continued their unknown cultivation journey. Along the way, magnificent mountains and rushing rivers unfolded, each place imbued with the unique mystery and fantasy of the cultivation world. However, amidst this beauty, a lingering longing for their hometown constantly haunted Jun Luochuan's heart. With each step they took, that longing grew stronger like a vine, for they were drawing ever closer to home.

Su Yao chattered incessantly beside Jun Luochuan like a cheerful little bird, sharing her various fantasies about the future. "Jun Luochuan, do you think everyone will be surprised when we go back to our hometown? Maybe they won't believe how amazing we've become!" she said, gesturing excitedly, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Jun Luochuan slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a barely perceptible smile. "Hmph, that's natural. However, we can't be too ostentatious, lest we attract unnecessary trouble." Although he spoke arrogantly, his heart was also filled with anticipation for returning home, imagining the scene of reuniting with his family and friends.

As they drew closer to their hometown, the surrounding scenery became increasingly familiar. The rolling mountains stood silently like guardians of their homeland; the crystal-clear streams flowed gently, as if telling ancient stories. Jun Luochuan remembered playing among these mountains and catching fish and shrimp in the streams when he was a child. These memories, like warm paintings, kept appearing in his mind.

Seeing Jun Luochuan sometimes lost in thought and sometimes smiling, Su Yao couldn't help but ask, "Jun Luochuan, did you remember something interesting? You're smiling so happily."

Jun Luochuan was slightly taken aback, then regained his arrogant expression. "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things from my childhood."

"Tell me about it, I want to hear it," Su Yao said coquettishly, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jun Luochuan.

Jun Luochuan sighed helplessly, "Well, when I was little, I often played on that mountain with my friends. We climbed trees to pick fruit and explored caves. Once, I got lost and cried. It was the elders in the village who found me."

Su Yao couldn't help but laugh as she listened. "I didn't expect you to have such embarrassing stories from your childhood. But it sounds so funny, I really want to experience it myself."

As they walked, reminiscing about Jun Luochuan's childhood, they unknowingly arrived at the border of their hometown. Before them stood an ancient archway with the three large characters "Lingxi Village" inscribed on it. The archway was somewhat dilapidated, the marks of time clearly visible, but in Jun Luochuan's eyes, it felt incredibly familiar.

"This is my hometown." Jun Luochuan's voice was tinged with excitement, and his eyes were full of affection.

Looking at the archway and sensing Jun Luochuan's emotions, Su Yao also became a little nervous. "Jun Luochuan, I'm suddenly a little nervous. I don't know if everyone will like me."

Jun Luochuan looked at her with tenderness in his eyes, "Don't worry, everyone is very friendly and will definitely like you."

As soon as the two entered the village, they attracted the attention of the villagers. Looking at the two young men, who were both unfamiliar and somewhat familiar, the villagers cast curious glances at them. Suddenly, an old man excitedly exclaimed, "Isn't this Luo Chuan? It really is you!"

Jun Luochuan looked closely and realized it was Grandpa Wang from the village. He quickly stepped forward and said respectfully, "Grandpa Wang, it's me, Luochuan. It's been so many years, how have you been?"

Grandpa Wang looked Jun Luochuan up and down, his eyes full of surprise. "Good, good! Luochuan, you've been gone for so many years, everyone was so worried. And this is..." Grandpa Wang looked at Su Yao, his eyes questioning.

Jun Luochuan quickly introduced, "Grandpa Wang, this is Su Yao, she's my... friend. We've been adventuring together."

Su Yao said obediently, "Hello, Grandpa Wang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Grandpa Wang smiled and nodded, "Alright, alright, come in and sit down. Everyone will be very happy to know you're back."

Led by Grandpa Wang, Jun Luochuan and Su Yao arrived at the village square. Many villagers had already gathered there. Upon seeing Jun Luochuan, they all crowded around him, asking him about his experiences over the years.

Jun Luochuan answered the villagers' questions one by one, his heart filled with warmth. Suddenly, a voice rang out from the crowd: "Luochuan, you're finally back. A lot has happened in the village these past few years."

Jun Luochuan's heart tightened, and he looked at the person who spoke, Uncle Li, an elder in the village. "Uncle Li, what happened?"

Uncle Li sighed, "Luo Chuan, since you left, the village has never been peaceful. Some forces in the vicinity covet our village's spiritual veins and often come to harass us. Although our villagers fight back fiercely, quite a few people are still injured."

Jun Luochuan frowned, a surge of anger rising within him. "What? These people have gone too far! Uncle Li, don't worry, I'm back, and I won't let them bully our village anymore."

Su Yao also said angrily, "Yes, we will definitely not let those bad people get away with it."

Looking at the villagers' tired yet expectant eyes, Jun Luochuan secretly vowed to protect his hometown. However, he also understood that those forces, daring to harass him repeatedly, must possess considerable strength. A more thorough and long-term plan was needed to truly resolve the problem.

"Uncle Li, please tell us more about those forces so we can discuss countermeasures," Jun Luochuan said.

Uncle Li nodded. “Alright. There are three main forces: Black Wind Stronghold, Wild Wolf Gang, and Spirit Serpent Sect. Among them, Black Wind Stronghold has the largest number of people and acts the most arrogantly; Wild Wolf Gang is good at ambushes and is ruthless; Spirit Serpent Sect is proficient in all kinds of strange spells and is the most troublesome. They come to rob our spiritual items from time to time and also injure the villagers. We are really suffering.”

After pondering for a moment, Jun Luochuan said, "Uncle Li, you should first have the villagers strengthen their defenses and be more vigilant. Su Yao and I will go and find out the specific situation of these forces before we formulate a countermeasure."

Uncle Li said worriedly, "Luo Chuan, you have to be careful. These forces are not easy to deal with."

Jun Luochuan smiled confidently, "Uncle Li, don't worry. Su Yao and I have gained a lot of experience outside, we'll be fine."

After bidding farewell to the villagers, Jun Luochuan and Su Yao arrived at the back mountain of the village. This was the source of the village's spiritual vein, and also the key point coveted by those forces. Jun Luochuan looked at the faint light emanating from the spiritual vein, pondering a way to deal with it.

"Jun Luochuan, these forces are despicable! We must teach them a lesson!" Su Yao said angrily.

Jun Luochuan nodded slightly, "Yes, but we can't be impulsive. These three forces each have their own characteristics, and we need to find their weaknesses and defeat them one by one."

Just then, Su Yao suddenly sensed an unusual presence. "Jun Luochuan, do you feel something? It seems like someone is nearby."

Jun Luochuan immediately became alert. He circulated his spiritual energy, carefully sensing the surrounding movements. "That's right, there's a faint aura, seemingly deliberately concealed."

The two followed the scent stealthily and saw a furtive figure rummaging around the back mountain. Jun Luochuan looked closely and recognized the person as a low-level henchman from Black Wind Stronghold.

"Hmph, it seems they're still eyeing the spiritual vein." Jun Luochuan snorted coldly, preparing to seize this small fry.

Just as Jun Luochuan was about to make his move, Su Yao suddenly grabbed him. "Jun Luochuan, don't rush. We can play the long game and follow him. Maybe we can find their hideout."

Jun Luochuan's heart skipped a beat, and he felt that Su Yao's words made sense. "Okay, let's follow him, but be careful not to be discovered."

The two cautiously followed the henchmen through a grove of trees and arrived at a valley. In the valley, the Black Wind Stronghold's flag fluttered in the wind, and a commotion could be heard from within.

"This is the Black Wind Stronghold's lair," Jun Luochuan said in a low voice.

Su Yao looked at the situation in the valley and said, "Jun Luochuan, look, they seem to be preparing something."

Jun Luochuan observed carefully and discovered that the people of Black Wind Stronghold were moving various weapons and supplies, seemingly planning a large-scale operation.

"It seems they're planning something big soon, and they might target the village again. We need to go back quickly, inform the villagers to prepare, and develop a response plan," Jun Luochuan said.

The two quickly returned to the village and informed Uncle Li and the other villagers about the situation at Black Wind Stronghold. Upon hearing the news, the villagers expressed their willingness to follow Jun Luochuan's command and defend their homes.

Looking into the villagers' resolute eyes, Jun Luochuan was deeply moved. He knew this was his hometown, and he had a responsibility to protect everything here. So, he began to discuss with the villagers a plan to deal with Black Wind Stronghold.

"Listen to me, everyone," Jun Luochuan said. "Black Wind Stronghold has a large number of people, so we can't fight them head-on. We can use the terrain of the village to set up some traps. At the same time, we can arrange some people to lie in ambush and launch a surprise attack after they walk into the traps."

Uncle Li nodded in agreement, "Luo Chuan, you're right. We can let the young and strong villagers take charge of the fighting, while the elderly, weak, women, and children can hide in a safe place."

Su Yao also said, "I can use my magic to create some chaos and disrupt their actions."

The group discussed the details of the plan with great enthusiasm and tension. Seeing everyone working together, Jun Luochuan felt a surge of confidence. He believed that as long as they united, they would surely defeat Black Wind Stronghold and protect their homeland.

However, Jun Luochuan also understood that Black Wind Stronghold was just one force among many. After dealing with Black Wind Stronghold, there were still the Wild Wolf Gang and the Spirit Serpent Sect. This would be a long and arduous battle, but he was prepared; no matter the difficulties, he would not back down.

Under Jun Luochuan's leadership, the villagers began their preparations with great effort. They dug traps and set up mechanisms around the village, each person working diligently to protect their home. Watching the busy villagers, Jun Luochuan secretly vowed to restore peace and tranquility to his hometown.

As the day of the Black Wind Stronghold operation drew closer, the atmosphere in the village grew increasingly tense. Jun Luochuan knew this would be a severe test, but he firmly believed that with everyone's wisdom and courage, they would surely defeat the enemy.

Finally, the day of Black Wind Stronghold's attack arrived. The sun had just risen, and the sky was still tinged with a faint red, as if a harbinger of an impending storm. Jun Luochuan stood on a high point in the village, watching the dust rising in the distance, knowing that the people of Black Wind Stronghold had come.

"Attention everyone, the enemy is coming! Proceed according to plan!" Jun Luochuan shouted.

The villagers quickly took their positions, awaiting the enemy's arrival. The Black Wind Stronghold forces soon arrived at the village. Seeing the village's silence, they couldn't help but feel suspicious.

"Boss, why is this village so quiet? Could it be a trap?" one of the henchmen said.

The Black Wind Stronghold chief sneered, "Hmph, what trick could they possibly have? They're just a bunch of cowardly villagers. Charge in and seize the spiritual vein!"

So the people of Black Wind Stronghold rushed into the village. However, as soon as they entered, they triggered a trap. Instantly, shouts and screams filled the air.

"Oh no, a trap!" shouted the chieftain of Black Wind Stronghold.

Just then, Jun Luochuan gave an order, and the villagers rushed out from all directions, engaging in a fierce battle with the Black Wind Stronghold. Jun Luochuan and Su Yao also joined the battle, unleashing powerful magic that forced the Black Wind Stronghold to retreat steadily.

Seeing this, the Black Wind Stronghold's leader was enraged. He personally attacked Jun Luochuan. Jun Luochuan was fearless and engaged the leader in a fierce duel.

"Boy, you dare to ruin my plans? Today is your death day!" the chieftain roared.

Jun Luochuan sneered, "You? You're too arrogant. Today, I'll show you that bullying people from my hometown comes at a price!"

The two exchanged blows, their battle incredibly fierce. Jun Luochuan, relying on the skills he had acquired during his training, gradually gained the upper hand. Finally, seizing his opportunity, he thrust his sword at the chieftain, defeating him.

Seeing their leader defeated, the people of Black Wind Stronghold surrendered one after another. Jun Luochuan looked at the surrendered Black Wind Stronghold members, but felt no joy. He knew this was just the beginning; the Wild Wolf Gang and the Spirit Serpent Sect still awaited his attention.

"Take them all away and keep a close watch on them," Jun Luochuan said.

The villagers cheered, celebrating their victory and Jun Luochuan's bravery. Looking at their smiling faces, Jun Luochuan secretly vowed to completely eliminate the threat from other forces and restore true peace to his hometown.

End of this chapter