This time, arriving at Woshipeng Peak, there was a great harvest. Not only did they kill a group of evil cultivators and destroy the Yin Emperor, but they also managed to collect over ten tons of gold.
After building a golden pagoda at Bai Mang Lake, there was still a considerable amount of gold left. Cheng Xiaofan decided to pool this gold together and build another golden village archway on the main thoroughfare at the village entrance.
There was already a village archway at the village entrance.
What was wrong with adding another magnificent golden village archway?
Even if a golden village archway was too ostentatious, so what?
As long as a Heavenly Dao Talisman was set up on this gate tower, it would be harder than climbing to heaven for those with ulterior motives to enter.
Originally, he had thought of installing a continuous monitoring system at the Heavenly Dao Manor by the bridge at the village entrance, but it seemed completely unnecessary now.
A pure gold village archway would be enough.
This would prevent some people from constantly trying to cause trouble in Zhuxi Village, and he wouldn't even be at peace when he left his home.
"Xiaofan, you're back!"
When Cheng Xiaofan appeared in his own courtyard, Bai Yiling spotted him and quickly stepped forward, her face blooming with a smile as she asked.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and replied, "Yes, I just got back."
"Are Mom and Dad still here?"
Bai Yiling chuckled, "Yes, Mom and Dad were just talking about you!"
Cheng Xiaofan entered the house.
Tang Guoxing had just finished cooking and was bringing the dishes to the table.
Cheng Fugui and Miao Xiuhua, along with others, were already seated around the table.
Everyone was about to start eating.
"Ah, Xiaofan!"
Miao Xiuhua's eyes fell on her son, and she quickly called out.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Dad, Mom, please sit."
"Looks like we're right on time, it's mealtime."
Shen Ruobing quickly added a bowl and chopsticks for Cheng Xiaofan.
Cheng Fugui asked his son, "Xiaofan, have you found the two people who poisoned your mom and dad?"
Cheng Xiaofan was hungry and shoveled a few mouthfuls of rice into his mouth. While eating, he nodded with a smile and said, "I've already found them."
"It was very simple. They relied on the poison they administered, claiming it couldn't be detoxified without their antidote. They used this to extort me, demanding that I give them some of the gold sent from the Pingtan Kingdom."
Cheng Fugui remarked, "They say wealth attracts envy, and gold moves people's hearts!"
"How did you deal with those two?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "I handed them over to the police station."
"They won't be getting out of prison for at least ten to eight years."
He didn't reveal the truth of the matter, fearing it would frighten his parents.
His parents had farmed their whole lives and were kind-hearted. If they knew he had killed so many evil cultivators, they probably wouldn't be able to sleep.
Miao Xiuhua said, "Xiaofan, I heard you erected a golden pagoda at Bai Mang Lake. Do you think this will attract envy and make people try to steal the golden pagoda in the middle of the night?"
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled and said, "Mom, it's fine. I have friends guarding it there."
"Anyone who dares to eye the golden pagoda at Bai Mang Lake is simply asking for death."
"Also, I'm planning to erect a purely gold village archway!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Fugui's face darkened. "Xiaofan, are you so flush with money that you don't know what to do with it? Putting up a golden village archway at the village entrance is deliberately inviting thieves."
"Besides, when Mei Xueyun built the Foodie Village, she already erected a stone archway at the village entrance. What's the point of you adding another golden archway?"
"This will look too ostentatious to people from other villages, making them think our Zhuxi Village is so rich that we can even erect a golden village archway!"
"What will others think when you do this?"
"And how will the leaders from higher up think about it?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "I don't care what others think."
"The reason I want to erect a golden village archway at the village entrance is to use this archway to set up Heavenly Dao Talismans, so that all bad people will be unable to enter our Zhuxi Village."
He didn't explain what Heavenly Dao Talismans were to his parents.
Even if he did, they wouldn't understand.
Cheng Xiaofan stated, "In short, for the safety of Zhuxi Village's people and their property, I must erect this golden archway."
"..." Hearing this, Cheng Fugui and Miao Xiuhua looked at each other, at a loss for words for a moment.
Their son was using gold to build a village archway, and it turned out to be for preventing bad people from entering the village.
His actions were also for the sake of the entire village's safety.
Miao Xiuhua said, "Xiaofan, have you discussed this with Yiling?"
"Although this gold is yours, it also belongs to our Yiling."
"Don't treat gold lightly and spend it carelessly!"
"Mom, Xiaofan has already told me everything!"
Bai Yiling quickly interjected, smiling, "In short, whatever Xiaofan does, I will always support him!"
Miao Xiuhua pouted and said, "Yiling, you, don't spoil this boy with everything!"
Bai Yiling smiled, "I only know that everything Xiaofan does is definitely right, and I will always stand by him."
Cheng Fugui sighed upon hearing this, "Xiaofan, you truly are blessed,"
"To have found such a good wife, even your mother can't compare!"
Miao Xiuhua said, "Cheng Fugui, am I not good to you?"
"Dare to say another word, and believe it or not, I'll kick you out!"
Cheng Fugui saw his wife's face change and immediately said, "I'm sorry, I misspoke. I won't say anything more. Isn't it fine if I shut up!"
Watching the old couple bicker, everyone at the table burst into laughter.
After dinner, Cheng Fugui and Miao Xiuhua left, their faces beaming with joy.
It was already getting dark.
Cheng Xiaofan returned to his bedroom, took a shower, and then embraced his beloved Bai Goddess, indulging in their intimacy.
Afterward, he said to Bai Yiling, who was lying limp on the bed, "I'm sorry, I have to go to the back mountain immediately. I want to build the village archway tonight."
Bai Yiling knew that the poisoning incident had deeply affected Cheng Xiaofan.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be in such a hurry to build the village archway overnight.
She nodded and said, "Xiaofan, go ahead."
"By the way, have you resolved the matter in the Korean country?"
Cheng Xiaofan replied, "It's mostly settled. I have to go there again tomorrow afternoon."
Bai Yiling smiled, "I didn't expect a doomsday virus to keep you so busy."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "No matter how busy I am, I'm still making a profit!"
Bai Yiling said, "I won't talk to you anymore. Go take care of your business!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Okay, I'll be going then!"
He came downstairs, got on his motorcycle, and headed for the back mountain.
Upon reaching the bamboo pavilion in the back mountain, he flashed into his space.
It was getting late, and Cheng Xiaofan didn't see Nü Xi in his space, knowing she was already resting in the Golden House.
He didn't disturb her.