Reborn with a Space: Building a Fortune Amidst Famine

Chapter 879: Chapter 879: Steady and Reliable

Tan Shaoting nodded, "Yes, I’m quite happy. Thank you."

"I’m really curious about the matter of the time tunnel."

Tan Shaoting would not say anything. It was unnecessary. Even though the long-armed ape seemed decent, he didn’t trust any outsiders, not even demon beasts.

Since there was no answer, the long-armed ape let it pass. The three children returned when it got dark. They had explored the entire valley, and the spirit plants here were really quite good, leaving the children still excited.

They were going to leave tomorrow, so everyone gathered together. The children took out delicious treats to entertain the long-armed ape.

The atmosphere was really quite nice. Tan Shaoting sat on one side, watching the children interact with the long-armed ape. He loved seeing the children smile; it showed their true nature as children.

The next day, the father and his three sons prepared to return. The children had enriched their space and knew the long-armed ape was going to advance, so they didn’t want to disturb it.

"Dad, do you think the long-armed ape can succeed?"

"I don’t know either. I hope it can succeed."

He didn’t mention the long-armed ape to the children. He decided to wait until there was a chance later, and he guessed they wouldn’t have the opportunity to meet again.

In just over a year, he could leave. Now he longed to see his wife. Every day, he counted down, waiting.

Upon returning to their residence, before even sitting down, the array outside was triggered.

Jin Lin and his four companions arrived. "Mr. Tan, have you been out training these past few days?" When they came looking that afternoon, he wasn’t around.

"Yes, I took the kids out for a stroll. Please, my fellow cultivators, have a seat."

"Did you gain anything from this outing?" Deng Feng asked with a smile, though it was out of protocol.

"There wasn’t much at Wolf Tooth Mountain. We just wandered around. Not much gained. What brings you here, my fellow cultivators?"

"Mr. Tan, you might not know since you just returned, but many people have arrived these past few days. All the major sects are here."

They had been gone just a few days and so many people had arrived. What’s in the Wolf Tooth Mountain Secret Realm? Or have those big shots predicted something?

"Thank you, my fellow cultivators. I’ll go check if any Shushan Sect members have arrived in a bit."

"They have arrived, including your senior sister. She came with several highly capable people."

Tan Shaoting lost his train of thought. If it were other fellow disciples, he would meet them. If they needed a place to stay, they could come here, but as for that senior sister, forget it.

"Mr. Tan, we mentioned you to the Shushan Sect’s senior sister. They are staying in a courtyard not far from here."

Tan Shaoting nodded, thinking he might go over for a look. But that would be all, as he really didn’t like Luo Haiying. He found it annoying how she looked at him.

"Mr. Tan has just returned, so we won’t disturb you further. Let’s go training again together sometime."

Tan Shaoting just nodded. What a joke! When taking his kids out training, he absolutely wouldn’t go with people he wasn’t familiar with.

After they finished their meal, the father and his three sons went out. Fellow disciples had come, and since he knew, he had to go see them.

He didn’t have a Sound Transmission Talisman for Luo Yinghui, so he went over directly and triggered the array, which opened shortly after.

Luo Yinghui had received a transmission from her father to come to Wolf Tooth Mountain. Upon arrival, she learned that Tan Shaoting had been here for some time.

These past few days, she had kept checking, but they hadn’t returned. Today, they finally came over.

The father and three sons greeted them. Five people from the Shushan Sect had come too. After exchanging greetings, the father and sons sat down.

"Congratulations, Junior Brother Tan, for reaching Qi Cultivation Great Perfection."

"Thank you, Senior Sister." That was all he said.

Those around Luo Yinghui were her supporters. Seeing Tan Shaoting’s cold demeanor, they felt uncomfortable.

This was the Shushan Sect’s senior sister. How could he be so dismissive?

"Junior Brother Tan, how did you end up here?"

"Reporting to Senior Sister, after we returned from the battlefield, we thought of wandering around. Considering the Wolf Tooth Mountain Secret Realm was about to start, we came here directly to rest and ground ourselves, also waiting for the secret realm."

"Junior Brother Tan, haven’t you heard any news?"

Tan Shaoting shook his head.

"I came here because the Sect Leader sent a message for me to come," Luo Yinghui stopped at this point, expecting Tan Shaoting to ask.

But he sat there with his head half-lowered, looking like he was listening. It was quite exasperating.

"I asked why come so early, but the Sect Leader didn’t tell me the reason. He just said to come early and mentioned that this year there would be many cultivators entering the Wolf Tooth Mountain Secret Realm."

Luo Yinghui continued, "These past few days, I’ve asked around with fellow brothers from other sects. Their elders instructed them similarly."

Tan Shaoting nodded, finding it similar to what the Heavenly Profound Sect said. Not knowing why they were asked to come, would they only be told what tasks were in the secret realm when it was about to start?

"Junior Brother Tan, would you like to join us? It would be more convenient to act together."

Tan Shaoting shook his head directly, "Thank you, Senior Sister, but the four of us have accommodations."

"Brother Tan, did you gain anything on the battlefield?" asked a Qi Cultivation Eleventh Level young cultivator.

"I still have a few fifth-rank demon beasts in hand now."

"Brother Tan is truly impressive. Last year, your cultivation wasn’t higher than mine."

"Gained from training on the battlefield," Tan Shaoting said honestly, with no other intentions. Yet, to others, it sounded different.

They had only spent two months on the battlefield, and that was just at the beginning. Then they followed the senior sister to find a predecessor’s cave mansion.

Listening to Tan Shaoting seemed like he was mocking them for not participating in battles, which made them feel guilty.

With nothing more to say, Tan Shaoting didn’t wish to mingle with their chaos.

It was really uncomfortable staying like this. Tan Shaoting wouldn’t compromise himself, so after a period of silence, he stood up. "Senior Sister, fellow juniors, we just got back. We’ll head back now."

Luo Yinghui gritted her teeth. It was truly bewildering; did he dislike being with her?

"Please feel free, Junior Brother Tan."

The father and his three sons made a formal gesture and left.

"Dad, let’s buy some food. We won’t be going out afterward."

Tan Shaoting patted his daughter’s head, and they went straight into the Spiritual Food Pavilion.

They were regulars here, and the shopkeeper liked them visiting, often packing a lot of food for them.

"Please, the four of you, have a seat."

"Shopkeeper, we’ll need a few more snacks this time."

"Alright, I’ll prepare them, but it might take a while. We’re quite busy with customers at the moment." The shopkeeper seemed particularly joyful, as this period brought in several years’ worth of earnings.