Perfection: He is the Heavenly Emperor, I am the Eastern Emperor!

Chapter 40 Shi Hao Sheds Tears

After an unknown amount of time, the villagers of Stone Village finally realized that they were no longer in the original mountain range.

In front of the village, a clear river shimmers under the blazing sun, its surface sparkling with golden light. From time to time, large fish with golden scales leap from the water, creating waves that shimmer with dazzling light, like stars scattered across the earth.

Not far away, a tranquil blue lake lay there, its waters so clear and blue that one could see right to the bottom.

At this moment, a flock of large birds with brilliantly colored plumage, as if dyed by the rosy clouds, are leisurely strolling among them. They are elegant and each one is more than two meters long. Their bodies are surrounded by dreamlike rosy light, as if they are divine birds that have flown down from a fairyland.

On the lakeside, a group of unicorns, their bodies shimmering with a soft silver light, were quietly drinking water, looking like fairies from a fairy tale, pure and beautiful.

"What a nice view!"

Such a beautiful sight left everyone in Stone Village, from children to adults, wide-eyed, momentarily feeling as if it were just a dream, not a real wonder of the world.

"Chirp chirp..."

Suddenly, a low, excited cry rang out. It turned out that three little green-scaled eagles were drooling over the big fish in the water!

Seeing its own offspring drooling over the big fish in the lake, the surviving eagle not only didn't stop it, but instead flapped its huge wings.

"Slap slap slap..."

Suddenly, seven or eight large fish covered in dense golden scales were violently flung onto the shore. These fish were enormous, each estimated to weigh over ten kilograms. What was most astonishing was that they had two crystal-clear, faintly fragrant whiskers growing from their mouths.

Upon seeing the large fish come ashore, the three fledglings, whose wings were not yet fully grown, swooped down joyfully and eagerly began to enjoy this sumptuous meal.

At the same time, upon seeing the fish's appearance clearly, clan leader Shi Yunfeng was immediately startled. He quickly ran over, carefully picked up a large fish, and examined it closely from all angles, his eyes filled with surprise: "This is actually a dragon whisker fish! And it's a top-quality golden-scaled variety!"

"This is a rare and precious item!"

Shi Yunfeng said excitedly, "This fish contains spiritual essence. If consumed regularly, it can increase strength and strengthen bones and muscles, which is extremely beneficial to children's growth!"

Upon hearing Shi Yunfeng say that the fish was a good thing, the children immediately cheered excitedly and rushed to the water's edge like a swarm of bees. Then, one after another, they jumped into the water, splashing up sparkling water droplets, and began to happily catch the dragon whisker fish in the water.

"Chieftain, look at those big birds by the lake, aren't they the Five-Colored Chickens, also known as the Little Luan Birds?"

Just as the children jumped into the water, a slightly rough voice rang out from the other side, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Not far away, a group of large chickens, each over two meters long and covered in brightly colored feathers, were leisurely strolling around.

They look remarkably similar to the legendary Luan bird, their bodies adorned with vibrant colors, resembling clouds in the sky, shimmering with captivating brilliance under the sunlight.

"It seems...it really is!"

Upon seeing the flock of large chickens, Shi Yunfeng was startled once again.

Five-colored chicken! That's a rare bone-strengthening medicine!

If you accidentally break a bone or injure your tendons, simply cook a pot of five-colored chicken, eat the meat and bones together, and drink a few bowls of the delicious soup. This will help the broken bone heal quickly.

While overjoyed, Shi Yunfeng quickly regained his composure and turned to the crowd, instructing them: "The five-colored chickens are quite effective. Remember not to hunt them indiscriminately, and even more so, not to scare them away. They should be allowed to roost by the lake year-round, so that the village can continue to benefit and bring blessings to future generations."

"clear!"

However, the group of burly men answered somewhat casually, because their eyes were not on the five-colored chicken at all, but were all fixed on the unicorn on the other side.

That gleaming silver steed, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, made every man present's heart flutter.

Growing up in the mountains, every strong and healthy man harbors a dream—to own a magnificent steed capable of traveling thousands of miles a day.

This is not only their dream, but also a unique aspiration and pursuit of men.

Unicorns are extremely rare, having mutated from scaly horses, yet there is a large herd here, roughly estimated to be no less than fifty or sixty.

Such a sight could not help but make these grown men envious and their hearts race. But they also knew that unicorns were, after all, ferocious beasts, and taming them would be no easy task.

However, they weren't too disappointed. After all, as long as these unicorns lived on this fertile land, they would eventually be theirs. Take it slow, no rush!

The scenery outside the village had changed dramatically. After the initial shock, everyone was no longer disappointed because the place was so wonderful. Not only was the scenery beautiful, but the resources were also abundant, and the area was surrounded by so many rare spiritual creatures.

However, one person was different.

Unlike his other friends, Little Shi Hao didn't go down to the river to catch fish. Instead, he stared blankly at the dragon whisker fish in the blue lake and the unicorn on the shore.

"I feel like I've seen this somewhere before. It was a huge lake, much, much bigger than this one. The birds on the lake were much prettier and bigger than these little phoenixes. There were also kings and nobles hunting there..."

Seeing his expression, Shi Yunfeng's wrinkles twitched, and even Shi Linhu and Shi Feijiao's expressions changed, no longer staring at the unicorn.

After a long while, Shi Hao looked somber and murmured, "Father, Mother, I miss you."

He sat alone by the lake, his arms tightly wrapped around his knees, his eyes vacant and lost, as if his soul had been ripped away and he was unable to extricate himself.

Seeing this, Shi Linhu, Shi Feijiao, and the others exchanged glances, their eyes filled with worry. In the end, their lips moved, but they could not say anything.

Suddenly, Shi Hao abruptly raised his head, his gaze fixed on Shi Yunfeng, and asked in a trembling voice, "Grandpa Clan Chief, are my father and mother still alive? I miss them, I miss them so much..."

As he spoke, Shi Hao's voice grew softer and softer, and his once bright eyes were now filled with brimming tears, as if they were about to spill over at any moment.

This was the first time he had asked about his parents so directly. Every word, every sentence, and even every syllable seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his heart, filled with his deep longing for his parents.

Seeing Shi Hao's expression, not only Shi Yunfeng, but everyone else felt a mix of emotions, yet they didn't know where to begin or how to comfort the little guy.

The little one is so pitiful, having to deal with such an aunt!

"Brother Hao!"

But just as the adults were at a loss and didn't know what to do, Shi An slowly walked to his side, then gently sat down, and while looking at the lake with him, softly said, "Do you really want to know where your father and mother went?"

"Yes, Brother An, can you tell me?"

Upon hearing Shi An's question, Shi Hao nodded without hesitation, then looked at Shi An with hopeful eyes, awaiting his answer.

"Alright, since that's the case, I'll tell you what I know!"

And so, Shi An told him all about Shi Hao's experiences and why his parents brought him to Shi Village.

However, Shi An did not tell Shi Hao directly where his parents were now, but only told him that they had gone to the second ancestral land of Shi Village.

"They... their family, made things right for the older brother, and I..."

After listening to Shi An's story, Shi Hao seemed to see something in a daze, and he couldn't help but feel sad and shed tears. The tears slid down his cheeks and dripped.

He saw a blurry scene, devoid of warmth, only indifference; though fragmented, it was heartbreaking.

Shi Hao tried hard to see everything clearly, but it was as if he was shrouded in a thick fog, and everything quickly disappeared without a trace.

He was too young to have a clear memory; it was just a deep imprint left in his subconscious that briefly surfaced due to emotional excitement.

Seeing Shi Hao like this, Shi An couldn't help but think of his past life, and a surge of emotion welled up in his heart. He silently reached out and wiped away the tears on Shi Hao's little face.