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"We are also human."

Upon hearing this, a murmur of surprise rippled through the villagers.

Jesse stared in disbelief at their full-body enchanted armor and gleaming weapons.

"only".

Xu Tian changed the subject.

"We come from a more distant and more fortunate land, where our human ancestors endured hardships, finally gained a foothold, built strong cities, acquired sharp weapons, and a civilization of fertile fields that could feed all our people."

"Enough to fill our stomachs..."

This word instantly captured the attention of all the villagers.

Those eyes that were originally numb or wary were suddenly ignited.

Xu Tian took in everyone's reactions and continued speaking.

"Our lord, moved by the plight of countless fellow human beings still wandering and living in constant fear on this vast continent, has sent us out to find and accept all human beings who are willing to join hands with us."

"Our aim is to pool our resources and work together to build a peaceful and prosperous home for ourselves in this perilous land of Eishia."

"A place where children can grow up in peace and where the elderly can die peacefully."

"Our shared home..."

Jesse murmured repeatedly, his fingers gripping the wooden staff tightly, a sound that seemed like a dream to these exiles who were already accustomed to despair.

"Yes, village chief."

Clara eagerly confirmed.

"These benefactors are extremely powerful. Just now, on the grassland at the foot of the mountain, they only had a dozen or so people, but they wiped out an army of over a thousand goblins. I saw it with my own eyes."

"what?"

"A dozen or so people wiped out over a thousand goblins?"

"How is this possible?"

The cave erupted in an uproar, filled with gasps and disbelieving whispers.

For these villagers who have been harassed by goblins for years and regard them as a nightmare, this victory is nothing short of a miracle.

But the bloodstains still wet on Xu Tian's armor, and the imposing aura they exuded after a bloody battle, all corroborated the truth of Clara's words.

Jesse's breathing became noticeably rapid; however, decades of exile had instilled in him a deep-seated caution.

After the initial euphoria came deeper doubts: there is no such thing as a free lunch, especially in the wilderness where resources are extremely scarce.

He swallowed hard, then cautiously spoke again, voicing the deepest fear in the hearts of all the villagers.

"Honorable benefactor, please forgive my suspicion. Most of the people left in our Black Stone Village are the elderly, women and children. The able-bodied men have been wiped out in the repeated attacks."

"We have almost nothing to repay your kindness and protection, so why did you choose us?"

This is a very real and crucial issue.

All the villagers held their breath, waiting for an answer.

Xu Tian smiled, a smile that was open and direct.

“It’s very simple, village chief.”

He chose the most direct approach.

"We have many people who are good at combat and exploration, but we are severely lacking in manpower to be in charge of logistics and construction."

"For example, mining to obtain resources, laying roads to connect different areas, and leveling land to plant crops all require a large and stable workforce."

His gaze swept over the weathered faces before him, his tone sincere.

"So our conditions are very straightforward: if you are willing to join us and become one of us, we will provide absolutely safe accommodations and ample food, enough to at least fill everyone's stomachs."

"In exchange, when needed, such as when there is a collective construction task, each villager with the ability to work needs to set aside a few hours each day to complete the assigned work."

"When there are no group tasks, you are free to arrange your time to collect the resources you need, build your own houses, or do anything you want."

Xu Tian paused to make sure everyone had heard him clearly, and then concluded.

"In short, we provide security and survival guarantees, and you contribute a certain amount of labor. Each gets what they need, and it's a win-win situation."

He finished speaking, looked calmly at Jesse, and waited for a response.

A brief silence fell over the cave.

Jesse was completely stunned. He had anticipated many harsh conditions, even horrific demands like enslavement or sacrifice, but he never expected the other party to propose something like this...

It was a fair, even favorable, deal.

They only work a few hours a day, which is the norm in their lives, and that's enough to earn them the protection of the strong and a stable food supply.

This is no transaction; it's a divine gift.

His lips trembled as he pressed on, somewhat uncertain.

"My benefactor, is that all? There's nothing... other?"

"It's gone."

Xu Tian nodded affirmatively, his tone relaxed.

"It's that simple. Do you think it's fair?"

Jesse opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know how to answer.

Fair? This is absolutely fair.

A surge of immense joy coursed through his aged heart as he looked back at the villagers who were gazing at him expectantly, their eyes now filled with renewed hope.

He turned around abruptly to face Xu Tian, ​​and with all his might, bowed deeply once again, this time more solemnly and devoutly than ever before.

"Fair, so fair."

The old village chief's voice was choked with emotion, yet incredibly loud.

“Our benefactor, no, our lord, all the villagers of Blackstone Village are willing to follow you, even at the cost of our lives.”

As he spoke, the long-suppressed emotions in the cave suddenly erupted.

The villagers helped each other to their feet, tears welling in their eyes, but their faces beaming with long-lost smiles of hope.

Xu Tian nodded inwardly as he looked at the scene before him.

Chapter 73 Bringing Back the Human Race

"it is good!"

Xu Tian's gaze swept over the expectant and anxious faces in front of him, and he made up his mind immediately.

"There's no time to lose, everyone pack up quickly, we'll set off immediately."

"Yes".

Old village chief Jesse responded and turned to urge them on.

In truth, there was little to salvage. These villagers, who had struggled on the brink of despair for too long, possessed almost nothing except for some tattered clothes that barely covered their bodies and a few shriveled, dehydrated wild fruits.

The movements revealed a careful appreciation, an instinctive value placed on even the smallest things, cultivated during long periods of famine.

Seeing the villagers gather silently and quickly, Dianfeng moved closer to Xu Tian, ​​nudged him lightly with his elbow, and said in a low voice with a mischievous smile on his face.

"Hey, we still have to look at our official staff. Tianxia, ​​with his smooth talk and perfect timing, he maxed out the NPCs' favorability in no time. If it were me, I'd probably turn a friendly relationship into an enemy relationship in less than three sentences."

Xu Tian gave him a helpless sidelong glance and said in a low voice.

"Stop with that. This is also an important part of the game experience. You guys need to learn to interact with NPCs more. Don't just think about killing monsters and getting gold coins all day long. You need to broaden your horizons."

Hearing this, Fengxue couldn't help but chuckle softly and chimed in.

"That sounds familiar. Isn't it just telling us not to be too materialistic? Brother Tian, ​​you're getting more and more skilled at making empty promises."

Amidst laughter and conversation, the thirty-odd villagers had finished getting ready, their eyes all fixed on Xu Tian with obvious reliance and inquiry. A middle-aged woman timidly spoke up.

“Our benefactor, shall we follow you now? Is the road far? The children may not be able to walk fast…”

"No need to walk."

With a smile, he beat Xu Tian to it and took out the Ender Chest that emitted a purple halo from his backpack again, placing it steadily on the relatively flat ground in the center of the cave.

"Come on, everyone line up and lie down one by one. Don't worry, you'll be at our new home in the blink of an eye. It'll be faster than riding a horse."

"Lie...lie down?"

The villagers stared at the pitch-black box, no more than an arm's length, width, and height, exchanging bewildered glances, their faces filled with disbelief and a hint of fear.

This box looks like it could barely hold any clothes, how could it possibly fit a grown person inside? And how could everyone possibly fit in?

Clara, who had been standing quietly beside Xu Tian, ​​immediately stepped forward and spoke in a clear voice, her tone filled with the certainty of having witnessed it firsthand.

"Grandpa Village Chief, uncles and aunts, don't be afraid. This box is really a magical artifact. I saw it with my own eyes. Many, many majestic white wolves came out of such boxes. Our benefactors are very capable. You can't go wrong by following them."

With Clara's testimony, who had experienced it firsthand, a resolute glint flashed in Jesse's cloudy old eyes.

He took a deep breath, leaned on his wooden cane, and walked shakily to the Ender Chest first. He turned back to the villagers and said in a deep voice.

“Our benefactor saved Clara and wiped out those damned beasts. There’s no reason for him to harm us old and weak people. I’ll give this useless old bone a try for everyone first.”

After saying that, he gritted his teeth and, following the peak's instructions, awkwardly curled up his body and tried to stick his legs into the narrow opening of the box.

At the same time, at the Eshilia base.

Xu Tian's main consciousness remained in the cave to direct operations, but another part of his attention was focused on the administrator account named "Conquering the World".

At this moment, he was standing quietly beside another Ender Box that had been placed there earlier.

"Click".

With a slight sound, the lid of the box automatically popped open.

[Conquer the World] immediately stretched out his arm, which was also made of blocks, grabbed the old hand, and pulled it outward with a steady force.

"Ouch".

Jesse let out a soft cry, feeling an irresistible force surge through him. Light and shadow flickered before his eyes, and in the next instant, he was standing firmly on solid ground.