Chapter 49 Returning to HometownThis time when Su Chen returned to Jiang'an City, he brought a little more money.
People in Tiangang City are indeed much more generous.
After two months of assistance, the contribution he earned was more than twice that of the Yunyang Sect.
Moreover, my cultivation has improved now and I no longer need to spend contribution points to exchange for any cultivation techniques.
Tiangang City must have some mysterious skills. After so many years of establishment, it must have its own unique foundation.
But Su Chen is really not interested in changing his martial arts skills right now.
In his hand, he has the "Xuantian Dao Xin Jue", which is such a profound method of cultivation by a saint.
There is no need to waste contribution points in exchange for other things.
Su Chen now has two uses for the extra contribution points.
One is to obtain medicinal resources, and the other is to take them home and give them to my mother and younger sister for household use.
Without the expense of practicing martial arts, life would actually be a lot easier.
On the way back, Su Chen rented a carriage directly at the post station.
If you have more money in your hands, you will feel much more relaxed when traveling in a carriage.
After two days' journey, Su Chen returned to Jiang'an City.
Look at the time, it’s just past noon.
Now that it is spring, various farm activities have begun to increase.
As soon as he reached the city gate, Su Chen saw several uncles and aunts he knew, carrying hoes and tools, probably preparing to go out to work.
"Uncle Zhong, Auntie."
Su Chen greeted with a smile.
The two of them turned their heads and saw that there was a faint smile on their faces.
But the next moment, the two found that the person in front of them was Su Chen, and their smiles immediately disappeared.
He also rolled his eyes at Su Chen.
The attitudes of the two made Su Chen feel a little uncomfortable.
Uncle Zhong and Aunt Zhong are actually very nice people.
In the past in Jiang'an City, if there was anyone at home who needed help, Uncle Chen and Aunt Chen would take care of them.
We actually have a very good relationship with each other.
But today, when Su Chen greeted them, their expressions showed obvious disgust.
Su Chen naturally understood why this situation occurred.
Chen Xia talked all kinds of nonsense in Jiang'an City, saying that she was greedy for merit and was driven away from the Yunyang Sect.
With a reputation like mine, how could the common people possibly treat me well?
In comparison, ordinary people may value this reputation more than people from various sects.
Before entering the city, Su Chen had already vaguely guessed the situation of his mother and younger sister.
I seldom go home, so I don't care about such cold faces.
Out of sight out of mind.
But my mother and younger sister have always lived in Jiang'an City.
They don't know how many cold faces they have to endure every day.
Entering Jiang'an City, Su Chen walked towards home.
On the way, Su Chen saw a stall selling cooked vegetables.
It is the kind of prepared dish that when you buy one, the merchant will wrap it in oil paper and you can take it home to enjoy.
My little sister likes the cooked dishes from this restaurant very much. Every time she buys some home, her appetite becomes great and she eats much more than usual.
It was just that when buying cooked food, the merchant looked up.
When he realized it was Su Chen, a look of disdain appeared on his face.
He said coldly: "Eight cents a copy."
"Eight cents? It used to be four cents a copy, right?"
Su Chen frowned and couldn't help but ask.
“Others still pay four cents, but your family wants eight cents.
Anyway, you have taken so much credit and contribution from others, so you should not lack these few cents."
Su Chen frowned, but still paid for one.
"Really rich~"
The merchant in front of me seemed reluctant to sell it at eight cents a piece.
But seeing that there was a lot of money, he was reluctant to part with it, so he packed a portion and handed it to Su Chen. Su Chen felt even more choked up as he carried the cooked dish.
It’s not about these few cents.
Nowadays, there is no practice of withholding contributions in Tiangang City.
My strength will gradually improve, and I won't feel as suffocated as I did in Yunyang Sect.
They raised the price three or four times, and the contributions they earned were enough to afford it.
But my mother and younger sister are usually frugal.
Even if I earn more money, the prices are much higher than before, so my mother will definitely be reluctant to buy it.
I wonder how miserable their lives are at home.
Thinking of this, Su Chen's feet seemed to become heavier.
Walking towards home, my mother and younger sister were both in the yard, seemingly weaving something.
When they saw Su Chen, they were both stunned for a moment, and a smile instantly appeared on their faces.
"Why didn't you tell me in the letter that you were coming back? Look, your family isn't prepared at all."
There was a gentle smile on A Niang's face.
It is always a happy thing when children come home.
"Brother, why did you come back at this time? There will be more things to do after the spring."
The little sister seemed to have thought of something, and the smile on her face quickly disappeared.
A'niang, who was standing by, also understood what was said and looked a little worried.
"Is there something wrong in Tiangang City?
Are these the things that Yunyang Sect slandered you about?"
Seeing the two people's worried expressions, Su Chen quickly smiled.
"It's a good thing that something happened. The elders of Tiangang City are much more reasonable.
I haven’t been treated badly there, and I’ve earned more contribution points than before.”
Su Chen was being pulled into the house as he spoke.
As he spoke, Su Chen also showed the two of them his new weapon.
A high-quality long sword obtained from a senior.
Compared to what I used before, it's much better.
A Niang and Xiao Mei turned their heads to look, they didn't know how to identify the grade of the weapons.
But the long sword in front of me can see the huge difference in quality with the naked eye.
Since he had enough energy to change weapons, the two of them believed that Su Chen was not in trouble.
Put the cooked food on the table.
In the house, A Niang started to cook, and her younger sister helped her.
Looking at the two people's busy backs, Su Chen felt very uncomfortable.
"My mother and my younger sister have both lost weight."
“I ate too much during the Chinese New Year and my body couldn’t handle it.
If I take care of my stomach a little bit recently, I will gain weight again. "
A'niang continued with a smile, without stopping the work in her hands.
"When I came back I bought a cooked dish, and he said that other people sold it for four cents, but for our family, he wanted eight cents."
After hearing this, A Niang's movements became a little slower.
"Because of my reputation, my mother and little sister suffered in Jiang'an City.
Others also look down on our family and treat them harshly."
"It's actually not that bad. We just do our own thing, so it doesn't really have much of an impact."
A'niang started to defend herself, but her words now lacked some confidence.
“Let’s go live in other cities. My ability to earn contributions is much stronger than before.
We would be better off in another city.
No need to endure these cold stares, just like before."
Hearing what Su Chen said, A Niang shook her head.
"Your father is buried in the back hills. What will happen to him if I leave?
There are so many ancestors that we have to worship during festivals.”
As she spoke, A Niang also turned her head and looked at Su Chen.
“Besides, once we leave, it will be even harder to wash away the filth on you.
I don’t know what will become of the words that compose us.”
(End of this chapter)
