Ling Cage: Twelve Talismans? I have everything I need.

Chapter 38 Neighbors
"You... hello."

Hong Kou responded quickly.

They were still a little unaccustomed to this overwhelming and unapproachable enthusiasm.

“My name is Red Robe, and his name is Dawn. We… just moved here today.”

“Red Bandit, Dawn? What a great name!” Qianli grinned, revealing a set of white teeth that contrasted sharply with the grease on his face.

His gaze fell on Dawn: "Brother, you've got a good physique, you've trained before?"

Before Dawn could answer, he turned to Red Hair, "Girl, that hair color is really rare, so vibrant! You're definitely not an ordinary person!"

"She's also very pretty."

"Dude, you're not bad looking either, though not as good-looking as me."

Hong Kou and Po Xiao were momentarily speechless, unable to think of anything to say next.

The straightforward praise, delivered with a slightly odd accent, left the two somewhat flustered, and they could only nod awkwardly.

"Are you going out for a stroll?" Qianli asked warmly as he saw them standing at the door. "Can I show you around?"

Red Collar and Dawn exchanged a glance. They were indeed curious about this place, and their neighbor seemed to be a kind-hearted person.

Although the accent was a bit strange, it was quite interesting.

"Then... thank you for your trouble." Hong Kou nodded, revealing a slight smile.

"No trouble at all, let me go wash my face first." Qianli returned to the house, and came out again a short while later.

With a wave of his hand, Qianli turned around and led the way: "Let's go, let's go."

"By the way, where are you from? Judging from your attire, you don't seem to be from any other settlement." He asked as he walked, without any attempt to hide his identity.

“We… came from the lighthouse, Mr. Yang brought us here.” Dawn hesitated for a moment.

"Oh, Mr. Yang."

Immediately afterward, Qianli paused noticeably.

"A lighthouse?!" Qianli suddenly turned around, his eyes wide open, looking them up and down, his curiosity undisguised.

"Hiss... Did it come down from the lid of that big pot? No wonder!" He clicked his tongue, as if he understood something.

"I heard there are a lot of rules up there, enough to suffocate you. It's not easy for you guys to come down here."

"The big pot lid."

This wasn't the first time the two of them had heard this title.

"Hey, I don't know who started it, but that's what everyone in the village calls it now." Qianli waved his hand, looking completely at ease.

"Floating in the sky, it's just like a lid! Stuffy and heavy." He complained without any restraint.

"What does it look like up there?" Chisato seemed very curious about the lighthouse.

"Does this mean they won't let people date or anything? And they can't even acknowledge their own parents?"

Hong Kou and Po Xiao were momentarily at a loss for words.

The rules and current state of the lighthouse probably sound like a joke in this free-spirited village.

"Sigh, never mind, never mind. I can tell from your expressions that you're not having a good time." Qianli was understanding and didn't press the matter further.

He waved his hand, "It's good that they came down. You guys have thrown quite a few people down to the ground before."

"Before?" Hong Kou thought of the group that had recently traveled far away and quickly asked, "Were they here too?"

Qianli shook his head in denial: "No, they were taken back by other settlements. What, are there any you know among them?"

"Recognizing it doesn't really count."

Hong Kou was intrigued by the mention of other settlements and quickly asked a question.

"You said there are other settlements? Are there still many survivors on the ground?"

“Yes, they also have regular business dealings with us.” Qianli nodded.

Dawn said with a sigh, "I thought that having Dragonbone Village on the ground was already quite impressive."

Are other settlements the same as this one?

"They're all pretty much the same. Our two bosses aren't just sitting around doing nothing," Qianli said matter-of-factly. "Besides, there's more than one place in Dragon Bone Village."

He pointed in two directions: "That's Dragon Bone Village No. 2, and Dragon Bone Village No. 3."

"As for why the name is so casual, it's because it was chosen by Boss Bai's brother."

Along the way, Hong Kou and his companion kept asking questions, and Qian Li answered them all without reservation. After asking all these questions, their brains were practically shutting down.

I have absolutely no idea what "source potential" or "return to origin" means.

What do you mean by saying that the shielding tower prevents the Devouring Beasts from coming?
Furthermore, Yang Chen and Bai Yuekui have lived for so long without aging.

The important equipment in Longgu Village, including livestock, were all brought back by Yang Chen from all over the continent.

Longgu Village No. 2 and No. 3 were not only residential areas, but also served as facilities for large-scale livestock breeding and scientific research.

At least in terms of food, there is no shortage of it.

This was especially shocking to the two people from the resource-scarce Beacon.

The three of them asked each other questions along the way, and before they knew it, they had arrived at the small square in the center of the village.

The square was even more lively at night than in the evening. Several bright energy-saving lights hung on the surrounding trees, illuminating the square.

At the edge of the square, a simple late-night food stall was set up, with charcoal grilling meat skewers, making a sizzling sound. The rich aroma of meat mixed with the smell of cumin and chili powder filled the air, making people's mouths water.

The stall owner was a chubby middle-aged man who was deftly flipping the skewers, occasionally calling out his wares.

"Old Liu! Thirty skewers of grilled meat, extra spicy! And three bottles of soda!" Qianli squeezed into the stall familiarly, loudly ordering, and didn't forget to turn around and ask Hongkou and Poxiao.

"What would you like to eat? Don't be shy, it's on me! Consider it a welcome dinner for our new neighbors!"

Hong Kou and Po Xiao looked at the glistening, fragrant grilled meat skewers in front of them, their throats involuntarily moving.

In the lighthouse, meat was an extremely precious ration, and it had never been enjoyed so casually.

"We... just ate, no thanks, thank you," Hong Kou politely declined, but her eyes couldn't help but linger on the sizzling, oily meat skewers.

"Hey, have a taste! Old Liu's grilled meat is really good."

Without saying a word, Qianli shouted to Lao Liu, "Add ten more skewers. Less spicy."

"Alright! You've brought new friends from afar?" Old Liu replied with a smile, his hands moving non-stop while his gaze swept curiously over Hong Kou and Po Xiao.

Soon, the grilled meat skewers and several glass bottles of bubbly black soda were delivered.

Qianli readily paid with crystal coins, while Poxiao wanted to use the crystal coins Yang Chen had given them, but was stopped.

"You can treat me back when you're able to make money."

He shoved the things at Redhead and Dawn: "Take these, have a taste."

"This bubble solution is made in our village using a recipe from the Old World."

The meat skewers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the aroma of spices bursts in your mouth instantly, bringing an unprecedented taste sensation.

Dawn took a bite, and her eyes lit up instantly. Red Bean ate in small bites, savoring the unfamiliar deliciousness.

What kind of hardship did we live in the past?

"How is it? Delicious, right?" Qianli asked, his words muffled as he ate two large skewers.

He said smugly, "Isn't it ten thousand times better than the synthetic food on your big pot lid?"

Hong Kou and Po Xiao nodded vigorously, unable to utter a word.

"Come on, let me show you our village's 'night view project'!" Qianli took a big gulp of soda and let out a satisfied burp.

He enthusiastically led them to a slightly higher area of ​​the village.

"What movie was playing today? 'You Jump, I Jump'"

"what is this?"

"Old-world movies are shown here every night."

Qianli invited the two to sit down, but after a while, he didn't want to continue watching.

On the screen, a man and a woman hugged each other and said, "If you jump, I'll jump too." Then they glanced at Red Robe and Dawn, who were snuggling together.

Qianli sat down next to him, looking down at his oil-stained work clothes, and suddenly felt utterly bored.

"Well, I'm a little tired, I'll go back and rest first." Qianli stood up.

Hong Kou and Po Xiao turned around and said with a smile, "Okay, Qian Li, we can go back on our own later. We can find our way."

I really kept them waiting for too long today.

"Alright, if there's anything else you want to know tomorrow, you can ask Mr. Yang. He definitely knows more than I do."

After saying goodbye to Hong Kou and Po Xiao, Qian Li headed home.

(End of this chapter)