Chapter 37: The initial establishment of power

[The year 28th]

[Li Dalong took the villagers of Green Valley Village and the children of the Li family to Silver Iron Forest. When they reached the central area of ​​Silver Iron Forest, they heard a beast roar inside. The terrifying existence deep in the Silver Iron Forest issued a warning to the Violet Tempest Python. If it goes deeper, it would not mind killing all the humans protected by the Violet Tempest Python!]

"We can't go any deeper. the Ancestor Hall Guardian Beast, the Violet Tempest Python said that the demon king inside is already angry!"

As Xu Cuihua solemnly translated for the Violet Tempest Python, everyone had to stop their in-depth exploration of the Silver Iron Forest.

The Demon King's strength is no different from that of a human at the golden core stage!

"Is it no longer possible to enter?"

Li Wei let out a long breath. The Violet Tempest Python had told the Li family about the situation of the Silver Iron Forest before.

It seems that the demon king of the Silver Iron Forest gave the Violet Tempest Python face, so he never took action against the Li family. Now, the Li family's too-deep and frequent exploration has threatened the demon king's living environment.

"But that's about it. Let's slowly explore the outside from now on."

Li Wei didn't mind either.

The development over the years has once again improved the overall strength of the Li family!

Let's take a look at the current Li family residence.

The entire Li family covers an area of ​​10,000 square meters, it was a harmonious blend of nature and human ingenuity. Pavilions adorned with intricate carvings stood amidst carefully manicured gardens which are exquisite and elegant yet majestic. The air was filled with the sweet scent of blossoms and the gentle rustling of leaves. Even the four-meter-high walls are carved with dragons and phoenixes.

Beyond the main residence lay the Spiritual Beast Garden, a verdant expanse teeming with life. The towering beast blood-fruit trees cast long shadows over the enclosures, where a variety of creatures roamed. The air was alive with the sounds of chirping birds and the distant roar of a particularly energetic beast.

Farther away from the Spiritual Beast Garden is the Spiritual Medicine Garden, as well as some simple houses.

The Spiritual Medicine Garden used to be in the Spirit Beast Garden, but as another beast blood fruit tree grew up, there was no place for the herbs to survive, so Li Yaoqing moved to the Spiritual Medicine Garden.

There were more than a dozen boys and girls living in those houses, all of whom were recruited from Green Valley Village to help grow medicinal materials. This would give Li Yaoqing more time to cultivate elixirs, and also see if she could train some pharmacists for Green Valley Village.

And before the entire Li family, there was Green Valley Village.

Green Valley Village has been transformed into a thriving community. Its population had swelled to three thousand.

You know, even Tailin Town has a population of only 40,000, and it is still the number of people before the famine. It is estimated that only half of them are left now.

Green Valley Village is distributed in all directions of the Li family as if it is protecting the entire Li family.

The houses in Green Valley Village are neatly arranged, the streets have been paved with bricks and tiles, and a unique trading system has even been formed, with vendors shouting on the streets. But most of them are farmers carrying water baskets and heading towards the farmland outside the village. Almost every household is planting fields. After experiencing the suffering of the drought for years, the villagers of Green Valley Village understand the importance of food.

In the heart of Green Valley Village, a vibrant tableau unfolded. A group of young men and women, their bodies glistening with sweat, practiced martial arts with focused intensity. Their instructor, a burly man with a stern expression, paced among them, offering corrections and encouragement. The rhythmic thud of fists against the air and the sharp intakes of breath created a dynamic atmosphere.

A separate group, their bows drawn taut, aimed at targets set at various distances. Their faces were etched with concentration as they sought to perfect their aim. The instructor's voice carried over the sound of the arrows hitting the targets, "Remember, it's not just about strength, it's about precision and control."

"When we were under the yoke of Tailin Town," the instructor continued, his voice rising in fervor, "cultivation methods were jealously guarded secrets by those aristocratic families, reserved for the privileged few. But here, in Green Valley, Master Li has opened the gates of knowledge to all. You have been given a precious gift, a chance to forge your own destiny."

His words ignited a spark in the eyes of his students. The promise of becoming a guard and serving the Li family was a dream for many. But more importantly, it was an opportunity to break free from the shackles of their past and become something more. 

"The opportunity is right in front of you now. As long as you practice hard and strive to be able to lift a three hundred kilogram stone, draw a Triad bow, and shoot a thirty-foot target within this year, you will have the opportunity to join the young master's guard team!"

"From now on, you can get elixirs and even holy fruits from the second lady!"

As soon as these words came out, these young people worked harder and harder.