However,
No matter which god it was,
It was a good thing for Chen Nan.
After all, Qing Long had said before,
To rebuild the Heavenly Court, the participation of all gods was still needed.
Although he didn't know how the gods would participate,
Finding them was the right direction.
"You guys keep roasting," Chen Nan put down the roasted meat in his hand, then looked at Wei Dong, "Let's go, take Uncle to Cheng Tuo's place."
Wei Dong hesitated.
In the end, he nodded.
Ever since Cheng Tuo almost killed him by setting fire to him,
He was very afraid of Cheng Tuo.
He would even tremble all over at the mention of Cheng Tuo's name.
However,
With Chen Nan by his side, he felt much more at ease.
He immediately took Chen Nan to the village.
Cheng Tuo's house was located in the westernmost part of Qingshangou.
It was a dilapidated adobe house.
There was a fence around it.
At this moment,
A thin figure was sitting by the campfire.
He had a crew cut.
His upper body was bare.
He was wearing a pair of large shorts of an unidentifiable color.
His dark skin even reflected the light of the fire.
He held a wooden stick in his hand.
A fish was skewered on the stick.
He looked at the roasted fish in his hand with excitement and bright eyes.
Saliva even dripped from the corners of his mouth.
Even though the fish smelled bad,
There was a saying in Qingshangou that "rotten fish doesn't smell bad."
On the contrary,
Rotten fish had a special flavor.
Of course,
Stinky mandarin fish was also a famous dish.
Seeing Chen Nan and Wei Dong approach,
Cheng Tuo, who was ten years old, said, "I didn't steal this fish, I found this dead fish in the reservoir!"
He knew that Chen Nan and Xie Churan were allies.
He mistakenly thought Chen Nan was here to cause trouble for him.
Wei Dong hid behind Chen Nan and said nervously, "Mom said that someone poisoned the reservoir, and we can't eat fish that died from poison."
Cheng Tuo pouted and said in a dismissive tone, "I might die if I eat a poisoned fish, but if I don't eat, I'll definitely starve to death."
"Tell me, should I eat it or not?"
Wei Dong was speechless.
He was already wary of Cheng Tuo.
Not to mention, he didn't know what kind of life Cheng Tuo was living.
Chen Nan casually sat by the campfire and said, "This fish is almost roasted, can you share some with me?"
Cheng Tuo looked at him and said, "Dogs can choke on fish easily."
"Did I say I was going to feed a dog?" Chen Nan said with a wry smile.
Cheng Tuo asked, "If not for a dog, you'll eat it?"
Chen Nan retorted, "Why can't I eat it?"
"You're a big boss from the city, you eat delicacies, how could you possibly eat my roasted fish?" Cheng Tuo said expressionlessly, with a maturity beyond his years.
"You're already an adult, what's the point of playing with a child?"
Chen Nan reached out, picked off a piece of flesh from the fish's back, and tasted it, then gave his evaluation: "I must say, it smells delightfully pungent."
Cheng Tuo was stunned.
He didn't expect Chen Nan to actually eat his roasted fish.
After recovering, he said with a look of loneliness, "You're the first person who doesn't find me dirty."
Although he grew up eating at various families,
He only ate leftovers.
Every mealtime, he would take a bowl and wait at the villagers' doors.
After they finished eating, if there were any leftovers, he could eat his fill.
If there were no leftovers, all he would get was a bowl of dishwater.
Yes.
This was his life.
Because everyone regarded him as a jinx.
Anyone who got too close to him,
Would bring great misfortune.
Today, Chen Nan didn't find him dirty,
And ate his roasted fish.
This made him feel incredible.
After all,
He was a city person.
Even the villagers disdained his food.
How could a city person eat his food?
Chen Nan said, "Have you ever thought about living somewhere else?"
"If you're willing, I can take you to live in the city."
He could be sure,
That Cheng Tuo was a reincarnated deity.
Although he couldn't figure out which god it was,
There was a divine power within him.
Cheng Tuo's eyes became wary, "Are you trying to harvest my kidney?"
Chen Nan was stunned.
Why would I harvest your kidney?
Just then,
A strong gust of wind blew.
The flames of the campfire were suddenly extinguished.
Fire sparks scattered everywhere.
The next second,
A ferocious-looking demon with vacant eyes appeared outside the fence.
It had the characteristics of a wolf's body,
But it was like a calf.
The sudden appearance of the demon terrified Wei Dong into unconsciousness.
Chen Nan also frowned.
He hadn't expected that there were still demons in the world.
And they appeared here.
At this moment,
Cheng Tuo stood up with great anger, "Here again, will it ever end?"
Saying that, he punched out.
A flame tore through the night sky, flying towards the demon.
The demon's reaction speed was extremely fast.
It easily dodged the attack.
At the same time,
More demons appeared in the surroundings.
Looking around, there were at least a dozen of them.
At this moment,
Cheng Tuo's expression became solemn.
He clenched his fists, igniting a blazing fire, and said to Chen Nan, "I'll hold these guys off, you run quickly, as far as you can."
Then he charged at the demons.
Despite his small stature,
His aura was powerful.
And his speed was fast.
His fists landed on the demons, instantly turning them into ashes and disappearing into the heavens and earth.
Chen Nan lit a cigarette and watched Cheng Tuo fight the demons quietly.
"Meaning to say,"
"The demons appeared here because of Cheng Tuo?"
Chen Nan mused.
He knew why the demons invaded Earth.
They were looking for and trying to kill those who had reincarnated as gods.
As long as those reincarnated gods were killed,
How could the Heavenly Court be rebuilt?
"Get lost."
Cheng Tuo's body erupted in surging flames, and a flame mark appeared on his forehead.
That mark was particularly conspicuous under the night sky.
"Could this guy be Zhu Rong, the God of Fire?"
Chen Nan's heart pounded.
Capable of controlling flames, with a flame mark on his forehead.
Who else could it be but the God of Fire?
However,
The appearance of a mythical being before his eyes,
Even though Chen Nan had seen countless storms, he couldn't help but be excited.
After all, Zhu Rong was no ordinary god.
He had a very high rank in the pantheon.
Qing Long had once told Chen Nan,
In the realm of gods, there were nine levels of divinity.
The first echelon included Pangu, Nuwa, and the Three Pure Ones.
However, they had already transcended the Three Realms and Five Elements, becoming Sages.
The second echelon consisted entirely of the strongest beings in the divine realm.
Among them,
Zhu Rong, the God of Fire, was a super powerful being in the second echelon.
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Seeing Cheng Tuo at a disadvantage,
Chen Nan snapped his fingers.
*Snap!*
More than a dozen demons simultaneously turned to ash and disappeared into the heavens and earth.
"Are you a cultivator?" Cheng Tuo looked at Chen Nan, his face pale, sweat pouring down like rain, looking very weak.
Chen Nan raised his hand and infused a strand of immortal energy into him, helping him recover, "Have you considered leaving with me?"
"If you leave with me, I can protect you and prevent the demons from killing you."
Cheng Tuo's face was full of suspicion, "Are you sure you're not trying to harvest my kidney?"
"We don't know each other, why are you being so nice to me?"