His heart had already died along with the capture of his wife; if it hadn't been for the need to raise Chenxiang, he would have long chosen to end his life.
Chenxiang grew up in such an environment, gradually showing signs of his divine origins. As a child of the Human Gods, Chenxiang was born with Divine Power and was formidable in fights, eventually becoming the leader of the children in the village, spending his days leading a group of kids in play.
Children are naturally curious and tend to be rebellious, eagerly doing exactly what adults tell them not to do.