It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"Pfft, little girl, you two are not my believers. There is no reason for you to kneel down and worship me."

The God of Wilderness didn't try to hide the smile on her face. Her every move was so natural. Judging from her expression, she didn't even have the slightest bit of arrogance of a superior, let alone a god. She turned her eyes slightly and said to the kneeling crowd,

"You too, I told you long ago, right? There's no need for such grand ceremony. While respecting the gods is a good thing, the pure emotions you exude are far more satisfying to me than these so-called formalities."

Light and shadow moved, and a lavender folding fan, seemingly made of flowing water, floated in the hands of the God of Desolation. She calmly passed this ethereal ritual object in front of her and said in a gentle tone,

"Even if I say this... you probably won't get up, right? So I'd better be direct. Everyone, please stand up."

Chapter 570: Not Pressing

"If everyone puts their heads on the ground, I'm afraid conversation won't flow smoothly. If the qi isn't flowing smoothly, how can the mind flow naturally like water?"

After receiving the most direct signal from the God of Wilderness, the people who were kneeling raised their heads one by one and slowly stood up. The leader stood up straight and answered in a sonorous and powerful voice,

"Lord Wild God cares little for etiquette. Even the children of our settlement know this. But all who kneel here do so out of a sincere desire. There is no pretense in this ceremony. It is simply gratitude for what Lord Wild God has done, and respect for your deeds."

"If this greeting feels a bit awkward to you, please forgive me!"

At some point, these people had already removed their masks. The emotions conveyed in their eyes, just as the leader had said, were filled with the most genuine feelings for the desolate god before them. They were not praying for anything, but simply worshiping the god.

The God of Wilderness put away the folding fan in his hand, folded his hands together, and covered it under the wide sleeves of his long-legged robe, with a smile on his face, and replied,

"You... I remember you were Zhong Changqing's child. You really look like your father. What's your name?"

If a god came to ask your name, I'm afraid no matter who it was, they would have to take it seriously. Moreover, this person was obviously a true believer. He stood upright and replied,

"My name is Lin Yue Zhong Ye. My father has been telling me stories about you since I was a child. Over the years, he has often expressed his longing for you. Unfortunately..."

"Yes, I know. Zhong Changqing and I had a good time drinking and chatting recently. It's a pity that I didn't come earlier."

The smile faded slightly, and the tone of the wild god also became a little softer, but she did not seem depressed. She changed her tone and said in a more relaxed tone,

"I don't mean to blame you. I'm just afraid that if you kneel down, you won't be able to get up again. Now that you're up, let's put aside these things and get down to business."

"Please let me know what instructions Lord Huangshen has."

Lingyue Zhongye looked at Huang Shen and made such a request, while Huang Shen simply said,

"Is the hall prepared for me still there? I want to have a brief conversation with this lovely Desert Walker there, that's all. I'll come back to talk to you about anything else later."

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Kneeling in a bright hall with a somewhat Japanese interior and a somewhat closed space, but very spacious, Bai Lin looked at a man holding a bowl of tea, blowing on the tea happily, saying,

"Phew, after all the publicity, it's really refreshing to sit peacefully in a quiet and relaxing room, drinking a cup of hot tea."

Looking at the god in front of her who was in close contact with her without any airs, Bai Lin couldn't help but frown slightly. She began to doubt her life.

"Showing up in public"? She just showed up, spoke a few words to her followers, and threw a hammer, but why did she make it sound like she had fought a big battle? After doing this little thing, is she content to indulge in "drinking hot tea and taking a rest"?

This statement gave Bai Lin the feeling of, "Even though I didn't do anything today, I still worked hard, so I'll reward myself with some fried chicken." While Bai Lin didn't disagree with this mentality, this guy was a god, eh? What on earth was going on?

Ever since they entered the quiet room, Bai Lin's expression had gradually changed from initial nervousness to a sense of disbelief. The kind of "motherly ruler of the nation" heart he had previously sensed from the statue didn't seem to be reflected in the girl before him at all.

At present, the impression that Huang Shen gave Bai Lin was that of a somewhat lazy and cute girl. She always had a smile on her face and was happy in everything she did, and others also felt happy watching her do it... She was just like a little kitten.

"I'm just not used to so many formalities. Although I'm a god, the me you see now is mainly a remnant of my human past. Some of the emotions I feel back then are perfectly normal."

As if he saw through Bai Lin's thoughts, Huang Shen drank some tea without any annoyance and glanced at Bai Lin, who replied,

"A remnant of your human days? What's going on? You're originally human... No, you can't read my mind, can you?!!"

Bai Lin's reflexes seemed to slow down for a moment. A playful smile appeared on the corner of Huang Shen's mouth, and he replied,

"I didn't do anything like that. I just guessed what you were thinking. Relax."

Now, Bai Lin's somewhat relaxed eyes immediately stared at the God of Wilderness in front of him, revealing a serious expression.

This woman, after all, is a deity, right? Even if she doesn't look like one, she can't relax at all.

The other person was kneeling, while Bai Lin was sitting casually. In this room filled with the aroma of rice, facing this person whose clothes and behavior seemed familiar, Bai Lin couldn't help but feel a sense of déjà vu.

Bai Lin took a deep breath, regained his spirits, and asked simply,

"Alright, let's get straight to the point. God of Wilderness, why did you go to so much trouble to guide me to this place?"

"This question is actually very simple to answer. I would like to ask, what do you think it is for?"

Seeing that Bai Lin's attitude had become a little more serious, Huang Shen didn't change at all. There was still a frivolous look between her eyebrows.

Answering questions with questions... These basket superiors are really less refined when chatting. Bai Lin complained in his heart, and then said,

"Of course you want me to work, otherwise I can't imagine what use I can make."

"Right? There's no need to bother with me about something so simple. After all, I'm a god. Excessive speculation and probing is meaningless."

"However, I do admire your attitude. No matter who you're facing, when the time comes, you must charge forward with all your might."

Huang Shen's tone was a little calmer than before, but he did not show any dissatisfaction with Bai Lin. Instead, he picked up the teapot in his hand and poured a cup of hot tea for Bai Lin.

Chapter 571 I am so proud

Bai Lin sighed secretly. She did not rush to finish the hot tea, but let it fall on the ground. Then she replied,

"Who would want to do that if given a choice? Briefly explain the mission and the reward. I'm not entirely convinced of your identity, but as you said, the answers to some questions are already etched in my mind. Excessive speculation and probing are pointless."

Bai Lin had pondered countless times over whether the God of Wilderness was trustworthy. From the very beginning, he had been thoroughly convinced. Sakura had a large sect that supported her, so it was unlikely she was some brainwashing cult. The information he had gathered along the way had only reinforced Bai Lin's conviction that she was a good god.

Especially considering the existence of the "Moonlight Atractylodes" belonging to the God of Wilderness. After all, it was something his girlfriend had prepared for him, and it was unlikely to have been tampered with. Clearly, the god before him was a "saint" in the truest sense of the word. Therefore, from the very beginning of this opportunity, Bai Lin believed that the God of Wilderness could be trusted.

As for why she'd been agonizing over this for so long, it was mainly due to Bai Lin's own mentality. Even now, she was wearing armor and keeping Miyu close by, fearing this was a trap.

"Then let's be frank, then? Since that's the case, we can't have a genuine eye-to-eye exchange through a tin can. I specifically chose this method, borrowing the soul from your weapon to manifest this form. Anything else would be a waste of effort."

As he spoke, the God of Wilderness waved his finger casually, and the armor on Bai Lin's body was immediately removed. This sudden change touched Bai Lin's tense nerves. She subconsciously clenched her fists and wanted to stand up as a conditioned reflex. But the God of Wilderness's hand pressed on Bai Lin's shoulder before she could.

"Alright, alright, I've already told you. Don't be too nervous. If I wanted to harm you, would these things of yours really be of any use? You're well aware of that, right?"

Huang Shen spoke to Bai Lin gently in a soothing tone, and with her other hand, she slowly pushed the teacup in front of Bai Lin.

Bai Lin, his entire body straining, trembled slightly. Clearly, the opponent was only using one hand to hold down a portion of his body, yet he was completely unable to exert any force. This was undoubtedly a strange and extraordinary method, not one that could be used by ordinary people.

The dragon spear was easily snatched away, and the armor was even swept away with a single wave. What the God of Wilderness said was fundamentally correct. In front of her, Bai Lin might have been powerless to resist. Bai Lin herself didn't sense any hostility from the God of Wilderness, but the other party's hand had already reached for her armor, exposing her sensitive side.

After being held down, Bai Lin calmed down a lot. She sighed, then reached out her hand to the cup of tea, picked it up, and replied,

"Okay, I get it. Let's get started. I'm still a little uncomfortable with this."

Looking at Bai Lin who seemed a little wronged, Huang Shen smiled and took her hand back. She said,

"It seems you don't have a good impression of me, but that's within my expectations. It might be a little difficult to get you to immediately consider me an important friend or relative. I think that would be fun... but there's no need for anything specific. So let's proceed gradually, shifting your mindset from dealing with an enemy to objective observation."

"First of all, what do you think of this settlement?"

"What's your opinion?" It seemed to include many aspects, which sometimes made people a little confused, but Bai Lin straightened his expression and answered quickly.

"They're too alert. Even if they were a sentry tower, they wouldn't stand there with their bows pointed at me from such a distance until I got close. Obviously, something happened here recently that forced them to be so alert."

"When I first entered the settlement, although a few people showed signs of joy, as if they had seen hope, the vast majority remained lifeless. Although a few more people showed joy after you appeared, there was still a sense of dead silence. It was obvious that something was bothering them, and even with your arrival, they couldn't immediately smile."

At this point, Bai Lin paused for a moment, then took a sip of the teacup in her hand and continued,

"There aren't many young adults in the settlement. Those who come to pick up people already make up the majority. And even on such a vast grassland, if there's a need for herding, it certainly wouldn't be left solely to the young adults. Of all the information available, there's only one possible solution."

"So, there must have been a fight, or a war, here. That's probably what you want me to resolve."

Bai Lin's analysis was relatively simple. Combining these pieces of information that could be immediately distinguished at a glance was not a difficult inference.

The villagers in this village clearly believed in the God of the Wilderness. They even put on such a grand display and presented such generous gifts to welcome him during this period, simply because of the title of a Wilderness Walker. The arrival of the God of the Wilderness, whom they trusted so much, didn't even begin to alleviate the gloomy atmosphere, indicating that this was definitely going to be a tough job.

It's hard, so I have to bear it. I have no choice. I can only hope that this god can be reasonable and not **not ** pay me for nothing. I can just do it for free.

The God of Wilderness nodded and said approvingly,

"Well answered, you are worthy of being the Holy Son chosen to save the world. Now, let me briefly tell you about the current situation."

"Our common enemy is a calamity-inducing beast from another dimension. Its arrival has already caused heavy casualties among the rain spirits in this settlement. The enemy is extremely powerful. I am not inherently stronger than it right now. After all, I am only a remnant of a human soul. Therefore, you must be mentally prepared."

Bai Lin folded his hands, tilted his head, and asked with some doubt on his face,

"You, should be a true god, right? Then why don't you use your divine form to interfere in this matter? Is it because of some kind of law that restricts you?"

"You guessed correctly, that's exactly what happened. I was born from this world, but I'm not the god who governs it. Therefore, I could only lay out the chess game many years ago, deducing the changes in the world, and letting you bring the fan bone containing my remaining soul here. It's for you to help me solve this problem at this moment."

The God of Wilderness narrated to Bai Lin calmly.

Chapter 572: Qianhong and God

The words "years ago" and "deduction" made Bai Lin feel that there was something mysterious. It was as if the God of Desolation had already anticipated all this when he was still human... No, if it were her, she might really be able to do this.

After figuring out what the other party meant, Bai Lin roughly understood the current situation. She thought for a moment, and then said,

"It means you can deduce the changes in the world and guide them in a certain direction, thereby indirectly achieving your own goals. This is indeed a very powerful ability. But I want to ask, why don't you guide me directly to the place where that harmful beast appears and prevent it from coming out from another dimension?"

"Assuming I'm not capable of such a thing, shouldn't you bring in someone more capable? Even if you find someone like me, the timing is strange. You should be able to let me fight the pests before they collide head-on with these people, right? Wouldn't that reduce the losses a lot?"

These two sentences were quite direct. Even though the smile on the face of the God of Wilderness did not diminish much, the temperature of the whole environment seemed to drop a few degrees. She calmly put down the teacup in her hand and said to Bai Lin in a somewhat happy tone,

"Holy Son, I've said before that I was once a human. If that's the case, aren't you curious about my past?"

At this time, he suddenly brought up this matter, instead of directly answering Bai Lin's question. He must have wanted to tell something useful through his own story. Bai Lin was more or less a smart person. Even though she was not happy about others answering questions with questions, she said calmly,

"please say."

Then, the God of Wilderness began his brief explanation.

About a hundred years ago, humanity, once relatively prosperous, began to experience the transformations of the world. Massive alien invasions, climate change, and everything else plunged humanity into a state of crisis.

Back then, just like today, people would pray to the gods for strength. They could hold ceremonies and offer greater sacrifices to receive more help from the gods. But the gods who had helped Qianhong at the time were becoming increasingly greedy, as if seizing this critical moment to profit from them. They asked for more and more, but gave less and less. They refused to even offer the slightest guidance.

In those days, when human intelligence was not yet fully developed, most people held their own beliefs. Faced with this catastrophic change, most chose to place their hopes in their faith. But then, the king made a decision.

"Since the gods don't want to help us at all, then we must drive them out of our Qianhong Palace without leaving a single trace! I alone am Qianhong's sun and hope. You don't need to look up to gods who only take. Just trust me."

The king at the time made the above declaration and subsequently expelled all the previously respected clergy, causing quite a stir. And our God of Desolation also packed up and left.

The God of Desolation back then wasn't really a god, but rather something akin to a goddess. She had good food, good shelter, and a high status, but she had nothing to do, so naturally, she became a target for expulsion. So, she left Qianhong.

"Honestly, I don't think the king did anything wrong; it's even somewhat astonishing. Blindly believing in gods is wrong, but it also reflects the correct direction in the hearts of most people. Those gods seized on this crucial moment and dared to demand such an exorbitant price."

"But the king actually made such a decision regardless of the situation at the time, and successfully stabilized the people's hearts, saving all the expenses of the heavenly affairs, and even easing the situation a little."

There was no malice in the words of the God of Wilderness, and there was even some praise for the "king", as if she was not angry at all for being driven out. Bai Lin said,

"That's a truly bold and admirable decision. But it feels strange for a god like you to say we shouldn't be superstitious."

"Is it weird? I think it's okay." The Goddess of Wilderness put on a bright smile with her cute face, replied, and continued to tell the story.

Though the desolate goddess at the time wasn't a deity, she saw everything clearly. Humanity's fate was nearly exhausted, and even if she forced herself to stay and help, it would be futile. She saw the possibilities of the distant future and embarked on a long journey.

Thus, on her journey, she performed deeds such as transforming the Huangui clan. Her journey seemed to be without any rules or patterns, but there was no doubt that her fame began to spread throughout the world, and she finally passed away in the sea of ​​flowers that Bai Lin had seen, ascending to godhood.

That’s the end of the story.

"...Why does it sound so easy to become a god?"

Bai Lin questioned with dissatisfaction. She had originally thought that the story was still very long. And Huang Shen replied with a smile,

"Really? For me, it might not be that difficult. But that's not the point of the story. I think you have other questions to ask."

Bai Lin rubbed his head in some trouble, then asked again,

"There's no pattern to the itinerary... How could you say you're just wandering around? You're a god, and you're just randomly traveling. Shouldn't you selectively help people and do things? Acting with purpose is more god-like, right?"

The God of Wilderness did not refute. He shook the teacup in his hand, took a deep sip, and then looked at the remaining tea in the cup and said,

"Who knows what's the best way to go? Sometimes, a seemingly dilapidated mountain road may be the best option. Even gods may not be able to fly over the mountain and jump out of the mountain road."

Looking at the God of Wilderness, Bai Lin's expression became a little more serious. She did not rush to express her opinion, but just nodded and asked,

"In short, it's about helping the residents here and solving this problem. Now, let's talk about the reward. I believe that as a god, you will not be stingy with an ordinary person like me, right?"

The God of Wilderness smiled slightly, raised his hands, and then spoke,

"I like your directness. As long as we can get along, you'll do the job for money. You're pretty easy to talk to. But, right now, you probably need something more than money."

Chapter 573 Give a Small Gift

Bai Lin agreed with Huang Shen's words very much, and her expression finally became less stiff. She became a little more interested and asked Huang Shen,

"So, to what extent can you resolve this, Lord Aragami?"

"I'll give you a way to kill her and show you the way forward. Maybe... depending on the situation, I can also give you some small gifts that you might find useful, or something like that?"

The second half of the question didn't contain any doubt at all. Huang Shen looked at Bai Lin with interest and spoke in a somewhat tentative tone. It was as if he was goading Bai Lin into working harder.

Bai Lin was unmoved. She didn't have a very good impression of the God of Wilderness, so although the second half of the sentence sounded very real, subjectively, Bai Lin didn't really want to pay attention to the God of Wilderness. So she turned a deaf ear to it and continued,