"This is impossible?"
Several elders cried out in alarm, their expressions filled with extreme shock.
Old Jack was about the same age as them; they had grown up together, so how could they not remember what Old Jack looked like when he was young?
The current Old Jack looked like he was only in his fifties, not showing any signs of old age at all.
In the crowd, a man in his fifties suddenly pushed his way in and shouted in shock: "Dad, is that you?"
He was Old Jack's son. When he got married, he had already moved out to live on his own. He had only run back after hearing the discussions from others.
Looking at the rejuvenated Old Jack, he was stunned.
The corners of Old Jack's mouth were almost split to his ears as he laughed loudly: "Jerry, you don't even recognize your own father?"
Jerry's body trembled. The appearance was the same, and the voice was the same too. He had already confirmed that this was indeed his father.
"Dad, how did you…"
Old Jack pulled Jiang Chen, who was standing behind him, forward and said with a face full of gratification: "This is Little Chen. He has already grown up and brought back divine medicine from Spirit Hall for me."
This is Jiang Chen? That kid everyone feared back then? He has actually grown this big, and he looks so handsome.
The people accurately caught the key point in Old Jack's words, divine medicine!
A divine medicine that could make someone return to youth!
In an instant, everyone became excited, especially the few old men in front, whose turbid eyes were all shining with light.
However, no one dared to speak up. They all remembered how they had disliked and loathed Jiang Chen back then.
At this moment, endless regret welled up in their hearts.
They regretted it so much.
The commotion here attracted even more villagers to gather around. Old Jack was very satisfied and once again dropped a heavy bomb.
"Little Chen is the current Pope's disciple and has already been conferred the title of Holy Son. In the future, he will inherit the position of Pope."
Whoosh~
The crowd immediately erupted into an uproar, buzzing with noise as shocked gazes turned toward Jiang Chen.
Of course, some people were skeptical.
Jiang Chen felt somewhat helpless. When people get old, they just love to show off their descendants. Old Jack was no exception.
Old Jack argued with those skeptical voices, his face turning red and his neck thickening.
"Little Chen, take out your token and show it to them," Old Jack said angrily.
Jiang Chen shook his head. The Holy Son token wouldn't be recognized by these people even if shown.
He waved his hand and called over Elder Nine, smiling bitterly: "Elder Nine, I'll have to trouble you."
Elder Nine understood Jiang Chen's meaning and chuckled: "It's a small matter."
He smilingly walked to the front and announced loudly: "I am an elder of the Spirit Hall."
Immediately after, nine soul rings rose from beneath his feet, emitting lights of different colors.
Especially the several black soul rings at the back. These ordinary people only needed one glance to feel a wave of palpitations in their hearts.
Title Douluo!
The nine rings were the symbol of a Title Douluo.
In recent years, Su Yuntao had taken good care of Holy Soul Village, so the villagers of Holy Soul Village were no longer as unfamiliar with soul masters as before.
Their village had actually welcomed a legendary Title Douluo!
Strength was the best proof. This time, everyone believed in Jiang Chen's identity.
The old village chief was truly blessed. Not only had he regained his youth, but the grandson he had adopted would also become the Pope of the Spirit Hall in the future.
Old Jack was extremely satisfied and shouted, "To celebrate my grandson's return, I have decided to hold a hundred-family banquet. Everyone will celebrate together. All the expenses will be on me!"
He patted his chest. The money Jiang Chen had given him would probably last him his entire life while living in Holy Soul Village.
Those few old men were the first to shout: "How can we let the village chief spend money? Little Chen, I still have a pig at home. I'll go back and slaughter it right now."
"I have a goose at home."
"I have chickens and ducks."
"…"
The crowd chattered noisily, all wanting to gain a bit of Jiang Chen's favor.
Old Jack said, "Little Chen, you and Xue'er and the others go back and rest first. Grandpa can handle the banquet."
He was very familiar with organizing banquets. Whether it was a happy event or a funeral in the village, everyone would gather to eat together, so he had plenty of experience.
Jiang Chen smiled helplessly and returned to the courtyard with Qian Renxue and the others.
Old Jack went off to get busy, and almost the entire village was mobilized. Everyone knew that Jiang Chen had returned.
"I was even thinking of cooking lunch myself. I didn't expect Grandpa to be so cunning," Jiang Chen said helplessly.
They planned to stay in Holy Soul Village for one day and continue their journey the next morning.
Jiang Chen entered his room, tidied it up a bit, and made the bed with clean quilts.
"Xue'er, you and Little Ying can sleep in my room tonight."
"Then what about you?" Qian Renxue asked.
Jiang Chen suddenly revealed a mischievous smile. "If you don't mind…"
"I mind!" As soon as Qian Renxue saw Jiang Chen's annoying smile, she knew what he was thinking and decisively interrupted him.
"Young Miss, he doesn't even need to sleep. Every night he cultivates on the roof," Little Ying said.
Qian Renxue was a little surprised. She really hadn't noticed that.
Then she asked: "Your grandfather mentioned the pills outside just now. Do you have enough pills to share with those villagers?"
"Why should I share with them?" Jiang Chen said.
"I still have a few bottles of Body Strengthening Pills left. Before leaving, I'll give them to Grandpa so he can let the village children take them. As for those old guys, forget it."
Children were the hope of the village. There was no need to waste pills on those whose bodies were already half in the grave.
Qian Renxue said, "Those villagers seemed especially afraid of you after learning your identity. Did you have any grudges with them before?"
"As expected of my Xue'er, truly meticulous. You even noticed that," Jiang Chen praised sincerely, taking advantage of the situation.
Qian Renxue glared at him and didn't want to speak anymore.
Jiang Chen then recounted what happened when he was a child, making the two girls listen with great interest, their eyes flashing with surprise from time to time.
…
During the meal, Jiang Chen gave a speech in front of the entire village as Old Jack had requested.
In the end, he clearly stated that the rejuvenation medicine was extremely precious and that there was none left.
But he would leave behind some pills to improve the children's talents, greatly increasing the probability of Holy Soul Village producing soul masters.
Old Jack was extremely satisfied. Jiang Chen had really given him a lot of face.
Now the entire village was grateful to the grandfather and grandson pair.
If they could produce a few more soul masters in the village, that would truly be a great merit.
Jiang Chen suddenly had an idea and said, "Grandpa, gather up the children who have already turned six but haven't had their martial souls awakened yet. I want to see the effect of these pills."
The awakening time each year was fixed, so some children who had already turned six still needed to wait until that day when the deacon from the Spirit Hall came to awaken them all together.
In the past, others had awakened his martial soul for him. Now he also wanted to perform the awakening ceremony for other children. It should be quite fun.
He had thought of this last night, so he had asked Su Yuntao for a set of awakening tools.
The steps for awakening were very simple. He had only listened to Su Yuntao describe them once and already understood.
When the villagers heard that the current Holy Son, the future Pope, wanted to personally awaken the children, they were all extremely excited.
Who wouldn't be excited? Even if they couldn't become soul masters, they would have something to brag about in the future.
My kid was awakened by the Pope himself.
My hoe martial soul was awakened by the Pope.
My sickle martial soul was awakened by the Pope.
My Blue Silver Grass was also awakened by the Pope.
…
Just thinking about it felt awesome. Saying it out loud would probably make countless people envious.
In an instant, almost all the young parents dragged their children out.
There were children of all ages, even one- or two-year-olds who had just learned to walk, still holding milk bottles in their mouths, all brought over.
Jiang Chen stood under the willow tree in the center of the village. Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but smile helplessly.
"Those who are six years old, step forward. The rest, step back," he shouted.
Five children, two little boys and three little girls, walked forward timidly.
This big brother looked so scary.
They were still confused about martial soul awakening. They had been somewhat looking forward to it before, but now they felt a little scared.
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