I'm Dreaming of a Journey to the West

"You damned bastard, I will definitely come back for revenge! Guys, retreat quickly!"

The Tiger Vanguard roared hysterically, his body rapidly transforming from human form back into a massive tiger, emitting a strong demonic aura. He knew he had encountered a tough opponent this time, and if he didn't retreat in time, his entire army would be wiped out. So, without hesitation, he spread his limbs and fled the scene at top speed, raising a cloud of dust in his wake.

Seeing their leader had already fled, the other little demons also came to their senses and followed Tiger Vanguard's footsteps in a desperate escape. They knew in their hearts that if they stayed any longer, they would only die.

Watching the demons fleeing in panic, Li Chen didn't order a pursuit. He turned to the crowd and said, "Don't chase after desperate enemies. Let's go check on the villagers first!" Fairy Hibiscus and the others nodded in agreement with Li Chen's decision. After all, these villagers were the most important.

At this moment, Li Zhaohuang ran out from her hiding place, her face filled with excitement and excitement. She had witnessed the thrilling battle between Li Chen and Tiger Vanguard with her own eyes, and her heart was filled with admiration for Li Chen.

"Master!" Li Zhaohuang shouted excitedly, her eyes sparkling. She felt that the fierce battle just now was simply amazing and eye-opening.

"How are you? Are you okay?" Li Chen looked at her and asked. He knew that this battle might scare Li Zhaohuang, but he also hoped that she could learn from it and become stronger.

"Master, I'm not injured!" Li Zhaohuang said firmly. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. Although she had just experienced a thrilling battle, she remained calm and courageous.

"That's good." Li Chen nodded, expressing his relief. He continued, "In that case, let's hurry up and visit those villagers!"

Li Chen led everyone in the direction the villagers were fleeing. Along the way, he constantly encouraged everyone, telling them to face difficulties bravely and protect themselves and their families.

Soon, everyone saw the villagers who were almost collapsed on the ground due to exhaustion. They were pale and exhausted. Seeing Li Chen and others arrive, the villagers stood up and burst into tears of gratitude.

"Thank you for saving us! If it weren't for you, we would have died at the hands of the monster long ago..." said an old man with tears in his eyes.

"You're welcome, this is what we should do," Li Chen consoled. He looked at the villagers, and a sense of responsibility welled up in his heart. He knew that with great power came great responsibility. After all, he had come here to protect these villagers!

"Jade Rabbit Fairy, please heal these villagers quickly!"

Li Chen spoke to the Jade Rabbit Fairy with an anxious look on his face, because he found that many of these villagers were seriously injured and their condition was very critical. If they did not receive effective treatment as soon as possible, their lives might be in danger.

"Okay! I'll treat the villagers right away!"

Upon hearing Li Chen's words, Fairy Rabbit immediately realized the seriousness of the situation. She hurriedly pulled out a variety of medicinal powders and pills from her backpack—precious remedies she used to treat various ailments. Fairy Rabbit quickly began treating the injured villagers, carefully sprinkling powders on their wounds and feeding pills to them.

"Thank you! Fairy sister!"

After receiving treatment from the Jade Rabbit Fairy, a villager thanked her with tears of gratitude. His face, originally distorted by pain, gradually relaxed, and he finally closed his eyes peacefully and fell into a deep sleep.

"Fairy Hibiscus! Fire-eating Poisonous Scorpion! Hurry up and chop wood and set up the pot to cook!"

Li Chen turned and shouted to Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Scorpion. He knew that these villagers had just experienced a thrilling escape and were severely exhausted. If they could not replenish their energy in time, they would still face a huge risk of survival.

Li Chen exchanged a few fresh black-bone chickens from the system store and handed them to Fairy Hibiscus and the Fire-Eating Poison Scorpion. These black-bone chickens were tender, juicy, and nutritious, making them excellent for restoring physical strength. Cooking them into a delicious dish would quickly restore the villagers' vitality.

They quickly killed and plucked the chicken, then carefully drained the blood. Then they put the prepared chicken into the pot and began to stew. Before long, the rich aroma of chicken soup filled the air, drawing the attention of the surrounding villagers.

Seeing this, Li Chen quickly took out several bowls from his backpack, filled them with steaming hot chicken soup, and handed them to the hungry villagers one by one. These villagers had been hungry for a long time, and now faced with this fragrant chicken soup, they didn't care about anything else. They rushed forward like hungry tigers and gobbled it up, completely ignoring the fact that the soup was still piping hot.

"Eat slowly, eat slowly, there's still plenty!" Li Chen looked at the villagers with a distressed look in his eyes. In this era, famine was a common natural disaster, and many people faced the problem of food and clothing. Some even did heartbreaking things because of hunger.

The villagers munched on tender chicken and drank hot chicken soup, looking like starving animals, greedily enjoying a rare treat. Their faces beamed with contentment and happiness, as if they had forgotten all their worries and pain. However, this scene only made Li Chen feel even more depressed, as he knew all the hardships these villagers endured daily.

By the end, all the villagers had eaten their fill, and each of them lay on the ground, stroking their slightly bloated bellies and smiling happily.

"My Lord! Thank you so much! We haven't eaten so full in a long time!"

A slightly older villager said happily, and the other villagers echoed him.

"Well, can you tell me what happened in your village?"

Li Chen asked, the most important thing now is to find out the situation of the monster, only in this way can he subdue the monster as soon as possible and alleviate the suffering of the villagers from the root!

"Our village is called Jinsha Village. Although it's located on the seashore, it's the richest land in the entire Aolai Kingdom. That's why King Huangfeng has set his sights on us. Ever since he invaded here, he's forced us to work day and night to produce his three most precious resources!"

A villager spoke to Li Chen with a bit of boasting on his face at first, but when he mentioned the Yellow Wind King, his face instantly turned bitter and resentful. However, this also piqued Li Chen's curiosity. What exactly could those villagers produce that made the monsters salivate?

"Could you please tell me which three precious resources they are?"

Li Chen asked curiously, wondering in his heart, what kind of unique items can these villagers produce?

The villager proudly introduced, "The first is palm wood. It has two-toned veins and is a very precious medicinal material, used in medicine. The second is golden phosphorus sand. Don't get me wrong, although it has the word 'sand' in its name, it's actually one of the most precious minerals here, containing extremely valuable minerals. And the third is the most expensive of the three. It's called golden silk! This is made from the silk spun by rare golden silkworms. The silk threads are translucent and can be called a gift from heaven!"

Li Chen's eyes widened in astonishment as he heard the villager describe in such detail the three specialties of his village that they were most proud of. These were not just three ordinary specialties; they were clearly the materials necessary to craft Fenglian equipment!