"Anyone who can dodge my [Short Blade] is quite agile, a good subject for experiments, right? But why aren't you red-eyed... Why can't you be one of those few? Medical skills and experiments can be passed down as knowledge, so why can't you 'researchers' set an example?"

Dao Shun was speechless for a moment.

After a while.

"There's not enough time."

"Full of excuses."

Lu Ye had no intention of continuing the conversation and directly pierced Dao Shun's neck.

Chapter 119 Leaving the Village

"Well……"

When Sister Ling woke up, her eyes were clear.

Before me was a familiar roof, weighed down with thick thatch, and the air was filled with a familiar scent.

"Sister Ling, you're awake!"

"Masayoshi... Am I home?"

"Yes, you're home now, everything's alright." Zhengji was so happy he almost cried.

“Zhengji has been watching over you here for two days,” Lu Ye said, bringing over a damp cloth. “How are you feeling? Are you feeling any better?”

Violet also came over: "Are you alright?"

She hasn't been idle these past few days either. Whenever she has a spare moment, she comes over to check Ling's eyelids to see if her eyes have turned red.

Sister Ling has always taken care of the young children and Zhengji.

As the caregiver, I feel a little overwhelmed by the sudden show of concern and care.

"Hmm... I remember I went up the mountain to pick more wild vegetables, but after that... I don't remember much."

“You just fell and hit your head on a rock and passed out,” Lu Ye said. “Because you hadn’t come back, we went up the mountain and found you.”

Sister Ling touched the back of her head, which was still a little sore.

"Really? I've been sleeping for two days."

"Rest a little longer, Sister Ling, I'll cook right away."

Zhengji gave Lu Ye a wink, reassured Ling Jie, and then the two left the house.

In the courtyard outside, Hanbei was playing with Rei's young brother on the grass, making a little insect catcher out of a twig.

The children were having a great time, running around on the grass with snotty noses all over their faces.

Only at times like these would a smile appear on Hanbei's aged face.

"Mr. Hanbei! Sister Ling is awake!!"

Zhengji came out of the house and reported the good news.

"Is that so?" Upon hearing this, Hanbei's brow furrowed considerably. "That's good then."

"It's a stroke of luck that Sister Ling lost her memory of the attack," Zhengji said. "Otherwise, given her personality, she would probably live in fear for the rest of her life. As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, twice shy."

"That's right. It would be too cruel to make her remember those memories."

As Lu Ye spoke, he tightened the dagger at his waist.

Seeing this, Hanbei seemed to understand something and also got up from the grass.

"Now that things have come to an end, let's part ways, Masakichi."

"What, you're leaving now?"

The sudden farewell caught Zhengji off guard.

“Yes, we’ve been here for almost seven days now, it’s time to set off,” Lu Ye said. “After all, we’re travelers, we won’t stop traveling until we reach our destination.”

"Is that so... Then I can't very well ask you to stay, since winter is coming and our food reserves aren't very good." Zhengji said apologetically.

It's not very polite, but that's the truth.

The war is not over yet, and the situation remains very serious.

If Lu Ye and the others leave a day earlier, they can save more food to get through the winter.

"By the way, speaking of food..."

Lu Ye seemed to remember something, ran to the back of the house, and then dragged out a large cloth bag.

"Here, this is for you."

"what is this?"

Zhengji was very curious: when did this thing appear behind the house?

"Some food, which is the cost of staying here for the past few days."

"How could this happen... You've already helped us so much!"

Zhengji was very ashamed. He had just felt a little relieved that Lu Ye and the others had left because of the food, but Lu Ye brought him food right afterward.

This is a lifesaver; in winter, it's very difficult to catch animals in the mountains. In a white and cold world, without enough firewood and food, it's simply a matter of waiting to die.

"Don't mind me, I have plenty more here. I'm not the kind of person who shares food with others when I can't even feed myself... Here, take it." Lu Ye comforted Zheng Ji.

"Thank you so much... I'm so grateful." Zhengji didn't know what to say.

He helped the village get rid of the bandits, then helped the village solve the mystery of the disappearance, and finally rescued Sister Ling.

He hadn't read many books and didn't even know many characters.

Although he only said thank you, he will always remember this kindness.

Actually, Lu Ye wasn't exactly acting out of kindness.

The compressed biscuits I bought from the store were really a great deal, as it would be very inconvenient to carry so many around.

So I might as well give some away...

"By the way, remember not to tell the villagers about the red eyes for now," Lu Ye said.

"Ah... okay." Zhengji nodded. "But is there really a way to turn everyone back to normal?"

After returning from Gao Feng's residence, Lu Ye told Zheng Ji about what had happened in the mine.

Lu Ye originally didn't intend to tell the villagers, as it would only cause panic, but considering that the villagers in the mine needed to be taken care of, he only told Zheng Ji.

Zhengji, who initially trusted Gao Feng's family, certainly didn't believe it.

But seeing is believing, so Lu Ye took him to the mine and presented the truth directly to the young man.

Zhengji did not disappoint; before Luye even made a request, he volunteered to take care of the villagers.

“There is a way. This strange thing called the power of immortality must have a source. As long as the source is eliminated, the villagers should be able to return to normal,” Lu Ye said. “Then I’ll leave the villagers in your care until I come back. Remember not to get too close to them. Although they are not in their right mind, they might do something outrageous.”

"Don't worry, I've got your back. Is Mr. Hanbei leaving too?"

“Since I’ve been promised something, I naturally have to offer my assistance,” Hanbei said. “Thank you.”

"It's alright, it's alright. If you've finished your business, Mr. Hanbei, please come and stay in the village." Seikichi smiled sheepishly. "Well, I live alone, so there's plenty of space in my house."

“…Then I thank you for your kindness.” Hanbei nodded slightly.

And so, in the quiet of the morning, before any smoke rose from the village chimneys, the three of them left the village.

At the village entrance, Zhengji waved vigorously: "Take care on your journey!!"

……

On the path, the afternoon sun shines through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

They had been away from the village for more than five hours, and the three of them rested on a path by the roadside.

Violet squatted down and curiously poked at the spots of light on the ground.

"Violet, remember to wash your hands later," Lu Ye said.

"Okay, Violet is drawing."

"Oh, what are you drawing?" Lu Ye asked curiously.

“Little puppy.” Violet stepped aside to let Lu Ye admire her work.

"Forehead……"

After seeing that "painting", Lu Ye was speechless.

It was less like a dog and more like a human face, albeit a very simple smiling face.

However, judging from the length of his hair, he should be a man.

Little puppy?

man?

An ominous premonition rose in Lu Ye's heart.

"Can I ask why this little dog is a person?"

Violet didn't speak, but simply raised her fair index finger and pointed at Lu Ye.

Chapter 120 Source Water

Lu Ye was speechless and choked with emotion.

Am I still a dog?

Can you upgrade me from a dog to a human?

"Violet's little puppy," the girl repeated.

"Alright, alright," Lu Ye sighed, "I'll do as you say. As long as you're by my side, I don't care about dogs, birds, pigs or anything like that. Just don't put a collar on me, and everything will be fine."

Violet was pleased that the puppy obeyed her, so she continued to finish her painting.

“This girl seems to be quite young at heart,” Hanbei said.

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