Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 61 Stone Tiger Village

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"Hello, Captain Jiang. I am Liang Hongguang, the leader of the Muddy Wanderers Camp. I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you."

Liang Hongguang stepped forward with a smile and said, "To be honest, although we escaped and survived our encounter with desert army ants, the whole team was exhausted and we really couldn't stay in the wilderness any longer. It's fate that we've come across your esteemed place. We hope to rest in your village for a while and then discuss the rest of our itinerary."

“Our Shihu Village welcomes human guests. However, I am only the captain of the guard team. The specific decisions still need to be made by the village chief.”

Jiang Zhengqi's attitude also became much more amiable, and he continued, "I have just sent a team member to inform Muramasa. Muramasa will be here soon. How he will arrange things for you will depend on Muramasa's decision."

Generally speaking, human settlements will accept nomadic groups of humans based on humanitarian principles, providing them with appropriate support. At the very least, allowing them to rest in a village for a few days is perfectly acceptable, and many villages are quite pleased. If possible, they may even recruit some of the nomads as villagers. Even if they are not recruited, they will still provide some conveniences.

Taking a few days off is perfectly normal.

Human survival is too difficult, and any help is invaluable.

In the Ruins of Return, there is an unwritten rule: when villages in the Land of Fire encounter human nomadic camps, unless there are special circumstances, they should not easily refuse the nomads entry to the village to rest, replenish their supplies, and obtain various resources.

"I understand, we'll just wait here."

Liang Hongguang smiled and agreed.

His gaze kept sweeping over the guards in front of him, and even the surrounding scenery. The golden yellow and emerald green he saw at first glance were simply too lovely.

Jiang Zhengqi and his group were also observing the entire team. The different clothes and appearances made it easy to see that the team had been put together midway through the process, and some members were not even from the same group, so there was some distance between them.

What attracts the most attention is not the private cars or buses, but their appearance. They are extraordinary, with dragon heads and turtle bodies, carrying celestial tablets on their backs. They are exactly like the mythical beasts in legends. It's hard not to be attracted.

If one were in the Void of Return, having already witnessed all sorts of fantastical life forms and races, and having slain beings from myths and legends, one would likely be utterly astonished at first glance. That someone could actually use Baxia, one of the nine sons of the dragon, as a mount.

Who is this person with such ability?

The moment I saw Baxia, I instinctively felt a strong sense of dread.

I can sense, in some mysterious way, how powerful it is.

"Hahaha!!"

Just then, a hearty laugh came from the village, and then several figures were seen walking quickly toward the village entrance.

The person walking at the very front was a middle-aged man, with a robust physique, over 1.8 meters tall. His muscular build made his large clothes bulge, giving him an imposing presence. Yet, he always wore a gentle smile, giving him a friendly impression. At least, one wouldn't have a bad first impression.

Overall, with his broad shoulders and muscular build, he truly is a formidable man.

Behind him followed two elderly men. One had white hair and beard, was only 1.7 meters tall, carried a cane, and exuded a unique herbal fragrance. He also carried a gourd at his waist. The other was a thin old man dressed in a black robe, from whom one could vaguely sense a special and mysterious rhythm.

"Distinguished guests, your presence in my Shihu Village is truly an honor for the entire village. I, Shi Lei, am the village head of Shihu Village, and on behalf of Shihu Village, I welcome you all."

"Next to me is Elder Feng, the village priest, and Elder Sun, the village talisman master; they are both old men in the village."

"On behalf of Shihu Village, we welcome you all."

"The village is ready to welcome you all. Please come in."

Shi Lei, the village head, was very cheerful, with a loud and clear voice, and his attitude was excellent. He directly expressed Shi Hu Village's welcoming attitude towards everyone and personally escorted them into the village.

"Liang Hongguang, the leader of the Mud Wanderer Camp, has met with Village Chief Shi. Rest assured, we know the rules and will not easily disturb the villagers. Just give us a piece of open land so we can set up camp. We will take care of our own food or exchange it with the villagers. As for water, we will need the village chief's help to arrange it."

Liang Hongguang said with a smile.

It was not mentioned that the other party would prepare to eat and drink after they entered. In the Ruins of Return, no one would indulge anyone else. It would be quite presumptuous to make demands for things without any reason, especially when it comes to asking for supplies.

Resources are extremely important to any faction.

Asking for food when you're not on the verge of starvation is simply disgusting.

Even within the villages of the Land of Fire, this principle applies. If you have your own resources, you shouldn't easily ask for things; even if you have a need, it's mostly done through barter. In the Ruins of Return, aside from your parents and relatives, almost no one will indulge you. Water is the only exception—a renewable resource available in the Land of Fire.

Asking for some is still possible.

"No problem, there is enough water in our Shihu Village. There is a well in the place where we have settled you this time. The water from that well is very sweet. You can use that well in the village."

Shi Lei chuckled and said, "Also, if you need to exchange some supplies, we can set up a simple market later to exchange resources. Our Shihu Village can still offer some corresponding resources, such as talismans, pills for cultivation, and so on."

“Great, it would be wonderful if we could open a market and trade.”

Liang Hongguang smiled and agreed.

This is beneficial to both parties, so there's no reason not to agree.

They walked and talked, and soon arrived at an open area on the west side of the village.

The site here is fairly flat and quite spacious, enough to accommodate everyone to set up camp. There is indeed a well nearby, which is usually sealed with a huge stone slab. This prevents sand and dust from falling in and clogging the well, and also prevents children from accidentally falling in.

Soon, after arriving at the destination, everyone began to set up camp. Since they had come to such a gathering place, no one had any intention of leaving anytime soon.

Some people, seeing the situation in the village, have even started to make entirely new plans.

The python tent was once again placed on the back of Baxia Dragon Lord.

Ji Tianhao, Qi Lin, Hu Youni, Su Yue, Liu Sanwu, and five others sat together inside the tent.

"When I came in, I carefully observed this Shihu Village. The houses and buildings in the village are all located in the very center. It seems that the number of villagers in the village is hard to say for the time being, but there are probably several hundred or even a thousand people."

At this moment, Hu Youni also displayed her usual refined and keen insight.

She was nicknamed the Thousand-Faced Fox, known for her unpredictability, cunning, and shrewdness. Once she set foot in an unfamiliar area, she would begin observing the entire village, silently gathering relevant data and making preliminary estimates.

"As a land of fire and an oasis where life flourishes, once a village is established, it will surely gather a large population. It is not too strange for a village to have thousands of people. In fact, the population can also be considered part of the village's strength. Such a place, though called a village, is no different from an independent tribe."

Ji Tianhao said calmly that he could accept this completely, as it was within the normal range.

"It's clear that the overall environment in Shihu Village is relatively stable, much better than being part of the Muddy Wandering Camp. I think many people might try to stay here this time."

Qi Lin said it as if it were nothing out of the ordinary.

Having experienced wandering and felt the terror of being on the verge of death, many people's deepest desire is to settle down and become stable, no longer wanting to wander. This is a life-giving oasis for humanity, how could they not want to stay?

"Whether to stay or not is everyone's right, and we don't need to interfere. Shihu Village is our first stop, and we may truly understand Guixu here. Our immediate priority is to find a way to obtain more information from here, more information about Guixu. We are new here, and the people here may not easily provide relevant information. Therefore, we need Ms. Hu to take charge."

Ji Tianhao nodded and looked at Hu Youni, speaking sincerely.

"Don't worry, leave this to me. I might not be the best at fighting, but when it comes to gathering intelligence and information, I'm second to none."

Upon hearing this, Hu Youni's face immediately radiated confidence, and her eyes sparkled.

That was an unparalleled radiance of confidence within the professional field.

"Okay, then we'll leave this matter to you. We'll wait for your good news."

"In addition, everyone can make preparations. Since we are going to open a trade market, you can prepare in advance any items you need to exchange. We can also take a look at what good things Shihu Village has."

Ji Tianhao immediately handed the matter over to Hu Youni, showing no concern whatsoever about intelligence gathering. This was one of her specialties. After giving instructions, he steered the conversation towards the border trade.

This is also an opportunity to learn more information more intuitively.

Hu Youni left the tent immediately, and the moment she stepped out, her entire body and appearance underwent a strange change.

She was originally a very hot and stunningly beautiful woman with a top-notch figure, but in the blink of an eye, she transformed into a young man dressed in ordinary sportswear.

(End of this chapter)