Fang Zhengzhi looked at the road leading out of Huai An County, a wave of emotions coming over him.

After all, he had funded the construction of this road.

"Let's go."

"Yes, sir!"

　　...

The Northern Mountain Village had changed drastically over the past year. Even though Fang Zhengzhi was a wanted criminal, it had not affected the growth of the Northern Mountain Village.

The Northern Mountain Village had roads and an academy with 50 of the best teachers in the Northern Region.

It was so good that even the noble families of the Northern Region sent their kids here. As such, the Northern Mountain Village had moved away from hunting as their way of life.

Just by size alone...

The Northern Mountain Village had more than doubled in size.

Each house had been extensively renovated. The gardens were bigger and the houses were taller.

However, one thing did not change.

They continued to farm.

It was in their nature to do so. They may be more affluent now, but they were