Ever since Yang Pingan handed all thirteen gold coins to Old Tom, life had become uneventful.
Many in the village said that Yang Pingan had become foolish due to his parents’ sudden death, giving such a large sum of money to others.
Some also said that Yang Pingan, being a child, was content with little and pure-hearted.
There were even those who claimed Yang Pingan brought misfortune upon his parents, leading to their untimely demise.
In short, all sorts of rumors circulated in the village.
As ordinary villagers, they were relatively superstitious, and when they saw Yang Pingan, they tended to keep their distance, fearing they might contract something.
Yang Pingan, however, felt more at ease.
Without those gold coins, life became more comfortable and simpler.
At least he wouldn’t be coveted by others.
After all, he was only a four-year-old child and had no self-preservation ability whatsoever.
Of course, although Yang Pingan had handed over all the gold coins, he still kept some silver coins and bronze coins, but these were only for emergencies and rarely used.
In the following time, Yang Pingan relied on the food his parents had saved, set up a few traps in the nearby mountains, and began to follow in his father’s footsteps, becoming a small hunter.
At his current age of four, Yang Pingan couldn’t hunt, nor could he even use a bow and arrow.
He could only rely on his memory to dig a few animal traps and set up some snares in the nearby mountains, occasionally catching some pheasants or rabbits.
Because he had loved reading since childhood, combining knowledge from both his lives, he had a good understanding of common medicinal herbs.
Occasionally, he would also gather some herbs in the deep mountains, which he could exchange with other villagers for food to barely get by.
However, no matter the circumstances, Yang Pingan always wore simple, old clothes, never revealing any wealth.
The other villagers were used to it; at least no one would try to take advantage of this poor child.
As for the gold coins with Old Tom, Yang Pingan never mentioned them again after handing them over.
Some things are better left unsaid, considering it a protection fee.
During this time, Yang Pingan also tried to train his body.
Unlike Tang San, Yang Pingan didn’t have the memories of the Tang Sect and knew no unique techniques.
In his previous life, he was just an ordinary Earth person, without any skills.
However, Yang Pingan did have some basic martial arts that his father taught him when he was young.
Although they seemed simple, they originated from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
Additionally, Yang Pingan spent a lot of time in the mountains and occasionally encountered various dangers.
At the very least, his running speed was much faster than ordinary children, and his climbing speed was also much more agile.
There were also some simple barbells and dumbbells at home, which he used to exercise regularly, considered basic muscle training for his body.
Time flew by quickly, and two years passed in a flash.
Yang Pingan was now six years old.
At this time, Yang Pingan was already 1.2 meters tall.
Although his clothes were simple and even patched in many places, and his face was still tender, he appeared exceptionally sturdy and seasoned compared to his peers, giving him a somewhat mature look.
That afternoon, Old Tom personally came to inform him: in three days, the Spirit Master arranged by Spirit Hall would come to Soulking Village to conduct Spirit awakening for all the children.
Everyone needed to prepare in advance, and Yang Pingan was told to stay home these few days and try not to go out.
Yang Pingan solemnly agreed to Old Tom’s arrangements and stayed at home alone, quietly preparing.
Ever since he arrived on the Douluo Continent, Yang Pingan had been thinking about Spirit awakening.
The Douluo Continent was also known as the Bloodline Continent or Spirit Continent.
Spirit was the foundation for everyone, and Innate Spirit Power level was the foundation of foundations.
Spirit strength and Innate Spirit Power level often determined a person’s potential.
Many people awakened an ordinary Spirit or a poor Spirit and could never break through in their lifetime.
As for those who didn’t awaken Innate Spirit Power, they would probably remain ordinary people their entire lives.
From ancient times to the present, no one without Innate Spirit Power had ever become a Spirit Master, and it could even be said they had no prospects for development.
His father was born into the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and the Spirit he awakened was the relatively common Ox-horn Dragon.
His Innate Spirit Power level was average.
Even with his father’s hard work, he only broke through to Spirit Emperor at forty-four.
In fact, this already surpassed many people.
A Spirit Emperor’s cultivation, if not for being born into a collateral branch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and not to escape pursuit, could have made him a Sect Master of a small Sect, or even a teacher at a Spirit Master Academy.
But it was precisely because of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect’s indifference, its unfairness, and the pursuit and persecution by Yu Luomian, the Sect Master’s younger brother, that he had to hide in a small village like Soulking Village.
Especially Tang Hao, who was probably a level 95 Titled Douluo now.
His elder brother was Tang Xiao, the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, and he had Tang San, the protagonist of the Douluo Continent, as his son.
He was an unshakeable existence.
Even Spirit Hall’s repeated pursuits couldn’t do anything to him.
Seeking revenge would be even harder than ascending to the heavens.
And all hope rested on awakening a good Spirit.
According to the original story, Spirit awakening often followed the stronger parent.
If he could awaken the Ox-horn Dragon Spirit, coupled with his understanding of the original plot, there might still be a glimmer of hope for revenge.
As for his mother not awakening a Spirit, Yang Pingan didn’t dwell on it.
He didn’t crave twin spirits; his only hope was to awaken a decent Innate Spirit Power level.
If he was lucky enough to truly awaken the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit, then it would be uncertain whether it was a blessing or a curse.
On the Douluo Continent, Spirits often symbolized origin and status.
Apart from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, no outsider could awaken the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit.
Even if there were, they would probably be eliminated by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
At least, given the domineering nature of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he would likely immediately attract Yu Luomian’s pursuit as soon as he awakened his Spirit, which would be unfavorable.
Yang Pingan had also considered reporting Tang Hao’s whereabouts to Spirit Hall, but after careful thought, he concluded it was completely unfeasible.
With Tang Hao’s current strength, unless Spirit Hall could truly dispatch several experts from the Hall of Worship, or even Qian Daoliu himself, no one could truly stop Tang Hao.
As for the hatred with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he wanted to personally exact revenge.
He must eradicate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, or at the very least, make them pay for their past actions.
Yu Luomian, at least, must die by his hand.
However, this involved a vast network.
Yu Luomian, that villain, his daughter Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang got together, and their descendants would thrive for a thousand years, even producing many peerless masters.
This was absolutely unacceptable.
In short, everything seemed extremely complex, and the relationships were very delicate.
Various situations could trigger a chain reaction.
If his butterfly wings caused the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to escape their demise, it would truly be a case of trying to steal a chicken and losing the rice.
As for the possibility that he might not awaken Innate Spirit Power, he would then only be able to act as a hidden agent, stirring up trouble.
Even if he died, he would make these enemies pay a heavy price.