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"Of course I know you mean no harm, but young man, I'm a little curious. Where exactly do you come from? You know, our village is basically isolated from the world and located in the eerie forest, a very dangerous area. People from other human settlements have to go through a lot of dangers before they can come to our place. Did you cross the River of the Underworld?"

To be honest, Lin Yaoxie was a little confused when he heard the village chief say such a thing, because he didn't know what the Yellow Springs River was.

I initially thought the village chief was probably mocking me, but after thinking about it more carefully, I realized that what the village chief had just said...

Chapter Ninety: Staying Here

Lin Yaoxie realized that the village chief was referring to the Yellow Springs River, which was nearly a thousand miles away from their current location, the very wide river where Dongyang Feier and he had talked in the thatched hut.

"how do you know?"

Lin Yaoxie could only pretend that he came from that place, after all, he couldn't possibly say that he was randomly teleported here by the system, could he?

Moreover, Lin Yaoxie felt that even if he told the truth, the village chief probably wouldn't believe anything that could teleport him from the wilderness to this strange forest.

"In that case, what do you plan to do next?"

Lin Yaoxie actually wanted to stay here because he felt that the people here were very simple and honest, and they all said what they meant. In addition, this was the only place Lin Yaoxie had encountered so far in the eerie forest, and it was also the only place he had come to this world.

This was the first human settlement he had encountered, so he didn't want to leave. At least there were other humans like him here. After all, humans are social creatures, and Lin Yaoxie felt somewhat lonely walking alone on this land.

"To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I don't know where I should go right now. I'm completely lost. And now that I've come to this place, can I stay here, village chief...?"

Seeing that Lin Yaoxie's words didn't sound like a joke, and considering the expression Lin Yaoxie had just shown, the village chief placed his hands on his cane, thought carefully for a moment, then reached out his right hand to stroke his white beard, nodded, and revealed a smile.

"You can stay here, but young man, you must think carefully. Although our place seems peaceful, it is actually very dangerous. Every night we have to send people out to defend against the monsters that attack our village, and of the warriors who go out to fight those monsters, probably less than five or six will return."

The village's warriors survived less than half a percent of the monsters that attacked the village at night. To be honest, Lin Yaoxie was shocked.

Moreover, Lin Yaoxie could certainly understand the unspoken meaning behind the village chief's words.

Dongyang Feier had previously told the village chief just how powerful Lin Yaoxie was, that he was able to directly destroy the crossbow bolt forged from steel with just his physical strength.

Fold it in half.

This is no longer a power that ordinary people possess, so the village chief wanted to keep Lin Yaoxie here.

Actually, even if Lin Yaoxie hadn't said anything, the village chief would have tried to persuade him to stay, because he could tell from what Dongyang Feier had told him that Lin Yaoxie wasn't a cruel person or a very fierce guy, otherwise Dongyang Feier wouldn't have been able to escape back at all.

Moreover, even if Dongyang Feier escapes back, the appearance of Lin Yaoxie will likely bring disaster to the entire village.

However, Lin Yaoxie, who possessed great strength, did not do that. Instead, he communicated with the old man in a questioning and pleading tone.

It was obvious that he had placed himself in the position of a junior, which actually made the village chief quite amused, making him think that Lin Yaoxie wasn't inherently bad.

Chapter Ninety-One Some Secrets

He is neither the arrogant person Dongyang Feier described, nor a human transformed from a monster.

“In that case, no problem. Let me help the village tonight and fight off the monsters that are attacking it. But I’m a little curious about what those monsters you’re talking about are, and why they choose to attack the village at night?”

If Lin Yaoxie wants to live in this village, then he must do things for the village. This is perfectly normal, since he is a stranger. Why should the other people trust him?

So Lin Yaoxie decisively stated his attitude, and the village chief, seeing that Lin Yaoxie didn't seem to be joking but really wanted to participate, chuckled softly and then told Lin Yaoxie some stories.

"Our village has lived in this valley for nearly a thousand years. For some reason, about 100 years ago, every night some unique monsters would attack us. They were very strange, with jet-black skin. They were very strong, and although they were not fast, their impact was astonishing."

While the village chief was giving a detailed explanation, Lin Yaoxie did not interrupt. Instead, he listened to the village chief continue, because he knew that if he (Aeff) interrupted, it might seem impolite. He also wanted to know what had happened.

“There is a crystal in the very heart of our village. That crystal helps us shield ourselves from external dangers, but over the years, the crystal’s power has become very weak, and it will probably break completely soon.”

"village……"

Dongyang Feier was looking at the village chief, who was actually revealing some of the village's most core secrets. She immediately wanted to step forward and stop him, but when the village chief looked at Dongyang Feier and thought about stopping her, he smiled slightly.

"Alright, Dongyang Feier, Lin Yaoxie is our honored guest now. If we didn't trust him, why would we say so much? Don't worry."

Seeing the village chief say those words to Dongyang Feier, Dongyang Feier finally suppressed the anger on her face. Lin Yaoxie didn't feel anything, which was normal, because he knew that the village chief's words were not only directed at Li Mingming, but also a warning to him.

His meaning was very simple: I've already told you the village's secret, so you have to do everything you can to help us.

"Don't worry, village chief. Now that I've decided to stay in your village, I won't regret it. If any trouble comes knocking, I'll definitely help you. I won't say anything that's impossible. If I can do it, I will."

Just as Lin Yaoxie uttered those words, to his utter surprise, the system appeared in his mind at the same time and said the same thing.

"The mission is now issued: Master, please protect Valley Village and prepare for the impending crisis tonight. If you can prevent even one death in Valley Village, you will be rewarded with 1000 points."

Chapter Ninety-Two Guardian Mission

Lin Yaoxie rolled his eyes. This task basically meant he had to become a guardian.

"If you can kill all the monsters that have invaded Valley Village and protect the village so that no villager dies, you will be rewarded with a generous hidden reward."

Originally, Lin Yaoxie only wanted to stay in this village, but now that the mission has been issued, he feels even more responsible.

"Don't worry, village chief. You don't need to say anything now. Just let me deal with those invading monsters outside the village tonight. I want to see what those monsters look like and what kind of power they have. You don't need to send anyone else with me. I alone will be enough."

Seeing Lin Yaoxie patting his chest and assuring him, the village chief hadn't even finished telling the story when he saw Lin Yaoxie's confidence and how he didn't need to send anyone else, as he could handle it all by himself.

To be honest, the village chief was a bit confused. He didn't know where Lin Yaoxie's confidence came from, but he could sense that Lin Yaoxie was very capable.

"Really? But if you're alone, you might not be able to handle the monsters' attack. Those monsters are incredibly powerful and numerous. Each time they invade our village, there are at least dozens of them."

Seeing that the village chief was actually a little worried about him, Lin Yaoxie was actually quite touched. Of course, he couldn't tell the village chief that it was actually a mission issued by the system, and that as long as he protected them well, he would receive a very generous reward.

So Lin Yaoxie simply told the village chief not to send any of the others, that he alone would suffice, even though Lin Yaoxie knew this was impossible.

After all, no matter how much Lin Yaoxie guarantees, he can't change the fact that he's a stranger. So even if he's out there fighting off the invading monsters all by himself, the village chief will definitely send out the young men he's prepared.

However, in order to protect these people and gain more points, Lin Yaoxie had already made a plan: to block them at the entrance to the mountain outside.

0oo is asking for flowers.....

When Lin Yaoxie first entered this place, he felt that the passage was very narrow, like a narrow gorge. There was only one way to enter the canyon, and he felt very strange when he entered from the mountain pass.

He saw many bones along the way that belonged to humans and other monsters, but he didn't pay much attention to them at the time because he was following Dongyang Feier.

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However, Lin Yaoxie now realizes that the bones from before were very likely the corpses left behind by the guardians of this valley village who had previously resisted the invading monsters.

To be honest, Lin Yaoxie actually held those people in high esteem when he thought about how they were willing to risk their lives to protect the village.

Because he knew that these people were the best, he couldn't help but think of the martyrs in his previous life who sacrificed themselves for the country and the people.

"Congratulations, Master, on comprehending the Heart of Respect. This can greatly increase your cultivation speed."

Lin Yaoxie heard the system's voice ringing in his mind.

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Truth

However, he didn't care much, because he now felt that what he was doing had become sacred. Even if the system didn't issue any tasks, or if the issued tasks didn't offer any rewards, he would still do them.

"Don't worry, leave the village chief to me this time. I also want to see how strong these monsters really are. This way, I'll have a better chance to become stronger. After all, I grow stronger through battles."

Seeing that Lin Yaoxie had already said so, the village chief, although he felt that this young man Lin Yaoxie was strange before and was a stranger whom he had never seen before, now, to be honest, he believed Lin Yaoxie.

To be honest, the village chief felt a little ashamed. He hadn't trusted the other party before, but what the other party said didn't seem like a joke, because he could feel the childlike innocence in Lin Yaoxie.

"By the way, young man, I don't know your name yet."

He knew that apologizing now would feel strange, so he chose to express his closeness by asking for his name in another way. Lin Yaoxie didn't care much about the change in the village chief's tone. He knew that the village chief had his reasons for doing what he did before. To be honest, if he were in the village chief's shoes, he would be able to see the situation from his perspective.

He would think that way too.

After all his previous doubts were dispelled, Lin Yaoxie revealed a bright and sunny smile. It was this radiant smile that even made Dongyang Feier, who was standing next to him, feel a little dazed for a moment. To be honest, Lin Yaoxie's appearance was not bad, especially with the help of the system.

His physical abilities have been enhanced, and he is wearing a white suit of armor, making him look like a majestic general.

"Hello, village chief, my name is Lin Yaoxie."

After learning Lin Yaoxie's name, the village chief's change in attitude was obvious to everyone. Lin Yaoxie, seeing the village chief's current grinning face with all the wrinkles squeezed together, nodded slightly.

"In that case, we really have to rely on you tonight. If you can help us, our village will definitely hail you as a hero."

Seeing the village chief's attitude, Lin Yaoxie felt a little embarrassed. In fact, he didn't care about titles like "hero" or "hero." What he cared about now was what he could do well in this world, no matter how you looked at it.

He had to keep those monsters out; this was not only his attitude towards himself, but also his attitude towards the village.

"In that case, I'll take you to see the environment outside our village, between the entrance to the mountain and here."

Seeing that the village chief wanted to take him to familiarize himself with the outside environment, Lin Yaoxie waved his hand and shook his head, indicating that he didn't need to.

“Village chief, you’re so old, you should just stay here. Don’t worry, I saw the environment clearly when I came in. The entrance is a narrow passage, and I can block the monsters from the spot in front of it.”

Seeing that Lin Yaoxie had already figured out how to become the village chief, he felt somewhat helpless, and then gave a wry smile.

Chapter Ninety-Four: Things That Need to Be Done

Moreover, he was able to articulate his previous thoughts.

Because he felt it was his fault, he would apologize if Lin Yaoxie was angry.

"I'm sorry, young man, I did consider that if you were to try and stop them all by yourself, I would still have to send people from our village to protect you. After all, you're alone, and I..."

Seeing the village chief's words and expression, it was clear he was apologizing to Lin Yaoxie. Lin Yaoxie didn't think much of it, because he wasn't a petty person. He knew it was normal for the village chief to have some doubts about him before.

But now that these doubts have been completely dispelled, isn't that enough?

04 "Village chief, you don't need to be so polite. I know that everything you're thinking about is for the sake of the village. Now, you should have all the able-bodied men in your village do what they're supposed to do, and I will take charge of those monsters on the outer perimeter. But, village chief..."

The atmosphere seems pretty good right now, and he's able to express his thoughts.

"I have something I'm really curious about right now: where did those monsters come from? Why are they attacking this place? And why did the crystal you mentioned earlier become dim, and why will it break soon?"

Although he now understood everything, Lin Yaoxie still wanted to understand it more thoroughly, because this would help him in dealing with the monsters tonight. Of course, Lin Yaoxie didn't want to think too much about it, but some things would only be helpful to him after he understood them clearly.

Looking at Lin Yaoxie, it was obvious that he wanted him to tell him some of the stories behind it. He could also sense that although Lin Yaoxie had heard the stories he had told before, he had not really remembered them.

This isn't actually Lin Yaoxie's problem, but the village chief's problem. Lin Yaoxie only heard what the village chief said verbally; he kept the truly important secrets hidden. That's why the village chief didn't stop Dongyang Feier from getting so excited earlier.

He has his own ideas; otherwise, how could someone who has lived for so many years not understand the thoughts of young people?

"It seems you've already guessed it. What I mentioned before were just some small details. The bigger issues are because our village is currently facing a..."

A terrifying demon, incredibly powerful, who once ravaged the entire eerie forest, including our tribe.

It has to be said that people born in the 100s really like to reminisce about the past.

"Actually, we originally belonged to the largest tribe, and were a branch of it. But after that large tribe was destroyed by the demon, we moved to this place to live."

However, the two young men in front of the village chief did not stop him.

"The crystal I told you about before was a seal set up by a passing cultivator when that demon stormed into our area and committed atrocities. It sealed the demon underground."

To be honest, Lin Yaoxie was extremely shocked after the village chief revealed all the secrets behind it.

Chapter Ninety-Five: Righteous and Awe-inspiring