Enter the ruined village.
Several skinny old men, women and children cast dull glances, which made Xu Fei and A'Zhu feel a little frightened.
There were no domestic animals like cattle or sheep along the way, and the dirty ground was littered with earthen jars and debris.
Only the smoke rising from the scattered houses made Xu Fei feel a hint of smoke.
The whole village is not big, with hundreds of houses, but the smoke rising from their cooking stoves just now was probably only a few dozen.
This is a declining mountain village without young adults...
Following the girl's footsteps, the group finally arrived at their destination.
A simple cabin in the southeast corner of the village.
The cabin is a single-room structure, about twenty square meters in size.
In addition to the simple hay shed for raising livestock, there is also a low warehouse next to it.
"Grandma, someone is hurt."
The girl yelled and ran into the house waving her little hands cutely.
Xu Fei and A'Zhu looked at each other, not knowing what to say for a moment.
The village chief led people to drive them away, and the strong men in the village attacked...it seemed like they were overthinking.
"Brother Fei, what's happening..." A'Zhu tugged at Xu Fei in surprise.
In the Nimbuende Sanctuary, although they only saw the tip of the iceberg.
But whether it is the buildings, vehicles, or items used, they all reveal a full atmosphere of magical civilization.
And here, no matter how you look at it, it looks like a poor village in medieval Europe.
"I don't know... I just felt the physical strength of the villagers. It seems to be weaker than those who normally untie a shackle."
"This may be the result of years of overwork and illness, but even if this is the case, it will not lead to such poverty."
"Their strength is much greater than that of Earth Star people. It is not difficult to cultivate fields and build homes."
Xu Fei frowned. He had a few gold coins in his hand and wanted to buy a vehicle from the village if the price was right.
Judging from the current situation, this wish will come true.
squeak.
The old wooden door of the house was opened.
The girl led an old woman with a gaunt figure out.
The old woman, like the girl, was wearing simple numb clothes and a shabby apron, and her bony hands looked a little black.
The old woman looked surprised when she saw the three young men whose bodies were covered with dirt and scars.
She stared at the necks of Xu Fei and the others for a moment, then hesitated and said, "Poor children, are you deserters?"
deserter?
Xu Fei's eyes flickered and he moved his lips.
The sudden question made him not sure how to answer it.
Deserters are considered felons in any world, right?
No matter what, you cannot cater to the other party and pretend to be this identity.
But the old woman's words showed obvious kindness and compassion, and it didn't seem like she was deliberately trying to trick him.
And why were you looking at our necks just now?
Looking back at the girl and the old man, Xu Fei found that they both wore a diamond-shaped crystal the size of a pearl on their necks...
I saw young people with complicated faces.
The old woman sighed and silently recited the name of the Supreme God in her heart.
She sighed, opened the door and said, "Children, please go inside first and bandage your wounds."
Carrying Cang on his back, he walked into the wooden house. It was a simple room without any daily furniture.
The floor on the left is covered with tattered blankets and straw mats, which should be where they usually sleep.
There is a very primitive earthen stove on the right side, used for making fire and cooking.
There is a strange honeycomb-shaped wooden machine placed near the door. I don't know what it is used for.
There are earthen jars and wooden boxes of different sizes piled around the house.
The ring-shaped ceiling lamp hanging above glows slightly, and is the only item that can reveal magical civilization.
After placing the herbs on the straw mat, the girl quickly dug out the herbs and grinding tools from the earthen jar and began to make the concoction quickly.
The old woman scooped out water and poured it into the pot to boil.
Then use a steamed wet towel to clean all the wounds.
"Brother Fei...didn't you heal the old man's injury? What will happen if he is discovered later..."
A'Zhu pursed his lips and asked in a weak voice.
Xu Fei pretended to wipe his mouth with his hands and replied in a low voice: "It's okay... I opened the wound on his head a little before he entered the house, and the other small wounds on his body were not healed like the two of us..."
A'Zhu grinned and thought, brother, can you do more damage?
Simple and ancient healing methods continue.
During this period, Xu Fei took the initiative to come forward and chat for a few words.
It is learned that the girl's name is Nilia and the old woman Emma is her grandmother.
The grandfather and grandson have lived together for many years in this small mountain village called Stassen.
There are currently less than a hundred people living in the village, all of whom are old, weak, sick and disabled.
As for the young man's whereabouts, Mother-in-law Emma did not mention it, and Xu Fei also deliberately avoided it.
"Aren't the children from the principality? Such beautiful black hair and black eyes are rare."
Grandma Emma raised Xu Fei's arm, picked up a piece of cloth and carefully bandaged his wound.
"Yes...Grandma Emma, we have lived in the mountainous area in the northern part of Sigurd since we were young, and we belong to a minority group."
"Once a caravan passed by the village and persuaded everyone to come to Airila to work and make money. As a result, the three of us..."
"I really miss the ice poppies in my hometown. My mother would make delicious flower cakes for me every winter."
Xu Fei lowered his head and recounted his "tragic past" with some sadness.
At this moment, his mind was racing with thoughts, and he was trying his best to recall what Lei Yin had told about Sigurd's experiences back then, for fear of saying something wrong.
After finally bringing the topic to the empire, Xu Fei asked sheepishly:
"Grandma Emma, we want to return to our hometown. Do you know which road is safer?"
"My mother-in-law has never been out of the hilly areas... but you don't have to worry. There will be caravans passing by here every half a month. If you follow their footsteps, you can reach Sigurd safely."
"Alas, poor children, may the blessings of the supreme god Vidal be bestowed upon you."
Mother-in-law Emma stretched out her old hands and tapped Xu Fei's left and right collarbones twice. It seemed to be a prayer ceremony in this world.
The old man's kind behavior moved Xu Fei a little bit, and he felt a little guilty for the deception just now.
Cang had woken up at this time, lying on the straw mat and silently listening to the conversation between the two.
A'Zhu just told him roughly what happened.
Cang felt that the atmosphere in this village was a bit abnormal, and he needed to suggest to Xu Fei to leave here as soon as possible.
It is best to live in the wild near the village and wait for the caravan.
Cang Bie didn't know, but he could probably guess what was going on when he saw no young adults in sight.
In these war-torn times, conscription does not require your consent at all.
If he were caught by the principality and sent to the front lines to fight the devil, it would be over.
King Sigurd of the Empire is Xu Fei’s father-in-law.
With such strong connections, it wouldn't be a problem for him to open a small shop in the capital, right?
After being a killer all his life, he was content to become a transcendent.
It is a rare opportunity to escape from the life of fighting and killing, and Cang hopes to live a stable life.
For example, you could have a small property in the royal capital, and then find a blond and blue-eyed noble second daughter as your wife and live a warm life.
Anyway, he has a lifespan of three hundred years. When he has a grandson in the future, it won't be too late to find Xu Fei or Brother Shangguan to start an adventure in another world.
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