Next, Wang Ping stopped watching the group's antics and began thinking seriously.
Indeed, according to the simulator's description, the people in this village were actually quite kind. Otherwise, they would not have allowed him into the village to stay the night.
The reason he had been killed was simply because he had taken out snacks and they had mistaken them for poison.
If he did not do that, there was a high chance he would not die.
Still, Wang Ping felt that it would be safer to play it cautious and wait until midnight to simulate before deciding whether to go.
Surely he could not be as unlucky as No. 36.
But if others could die, why could nothing possibly happen to him?
He, Wang Ping, was nothing more than an utterly ordinary person.
Although he had stepped in dog shit and drawn a Golden Finger like the Life Simulator, making his luck seem rather good, was that Transmigrator No. 36 really so unlucky?
"Go."
Wang Ping gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and made his decision.
Then, Wang Ping took a deep breath and walked toward the nearby village with heavy steps.
When Wang Ping reached the village entrance, the two burly men in hemp clothes standing there noticed him. They immediately tightened their grips on their spears, fixed sharp eyes on him, and shouted, "Stop immediately! State your name and origins, or do not blame us for being impolite."
Their Crimson Flame Village was only so large, and everyone knew one another well.
Wang Ping was an unfamiliar face, and his clothes were strange as well—something they had never seen before.
Thus, they could naturally tell at a glance that Wang Ping came from elsewhere.
Moreover, judging from Wang Ping's somewhat pale face and skin, as well as his palms without a single callus, they could tell that he was probably no ordinary person. He was most likely some city dweller from outside, someone who had lived an exceptionally pampered life.
Lastly, they could also tell that Wang Ping's aura was pitifully weak. He probably could not even compare to the children in their village. He looked like his body had been hollowed out, a complete weakling with combat power below five.
That was also why they had labeled Wang Ping as completely harmless.
Of course, even though Wang Ping posed no threat, they could not simply let him enter the village.
"My name is Wang Ping. I am a traveler who accidentally got lost in this forest. I saw smoke rising into the sky and ran over here."
Wang Ping hurriedly raised both hands and explained.
"Lost in the forest? How did you dare enter this place alone?"
The two Village Guards exchanged glances, their expressions turning strange as they asked suspiciously.
"Uh, I encountered danger. My guards stayed behind to cover my retreat."
Seeing their suspicion, Wang Ping's mind raced. He instantly understood the problem and explained with a bitter smile.
"So that was it. No wonder you were alone."
The Village Guards exchanged another glance, only then believing Wang Ping's words somewhat.
Seeing that the two seemed to believe him a little, Wang Ping could not help but ask, "May I ask if your village can let me stay for a while? Of course, I will not stay for nothing. I can help with work, and I will repay your village in the future."
"That is not something we can decide. We must ask the Village Chief."
"Wait here. I will go fetch the Village Chief."
The two Village Guards spoke one after the other.
After saying this, one village guard immediately ran into the village. His feet flew, and he moved with astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he had covered more than twenty meters, leaving Wang Ping clicking his tongue in amazement.
That speed had probably completely exceeded the bounds of ordinary humans.
Next, Wang Ping waited anxiously, hoping that everything would go smoothly.
Several minutes later, the village guard returned to the entrance with an old man whose beard and hair were both white.
Although the old man looked advanced in years, his eyes shone brightly, and he was exceptionally vigorous. It made one wonder whether he was truly someone with one foot in the grave.
"Greetings. My name is Wang Ping. I came here by accident. I ask that Village Chief take me in for a while. I will certainly repay you handsomely someday."
As the Village Chief stared at him with those bright, piercing eyes, Wang Ping felt enormous pressure. He hurriedly cupped his hands and spoke.
"Hehe, our village is far from the bustle of the world, and few people ever come here. You managed to arrive here safe and sound, so your fortune is not bad. You and our village may be said to share a little fate. Letting you stay for a time is not impossible."
The Village Chief gave Wang Ping a meaningful look and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Village Chief."
Seeing that the Village Chief had agreed, Wang Ping finally relaxed. He cupped his hands again and spoke gratefully.
"No need for courtesy. Come with this old man. I will find you somewhere to stay."
The Village Chief nodded, then turned and headed into the village.
Wang Ping hurriedly followed.
After the two left, the Village Guards exchanged glances and muttered, "That kid may be a weakling, but his luck is truly good. He fled alone through Blackwind Forest, yet he was neither eaten by demon beasts nor bitten to death by venomous insects."
The reason outsiders rarely came to their Crimson Flame Village was because it was located within Blackwind Forest.
Although it was merely on the outskirts, it was still not a place where an ordinary person could survive.
Demon beasts and venomous insects could be seen everywhere here.
Forget a rich young master who could not even compare to the children in their village—even powerful martial artists could kick the bucket if they were not careful.
And that was only Blackwind Forest during the day. Blackwind Forest at night was even more terrifying. It was dangerous at every turn; even Innate Realm experts would be in great danger if they did not find a hidden cave to hide in before nightfall.
And now, there was less than one hour before the sun set.
The Village Chief led Wang Ping along the village road, drawing the attention of many villagers.
Most of these people were elderly, weak, women, and children. There were relatively few young and strong adults, and those who were present appeared to be guarding the village.
When these people saw Wang Ping, each of them revealed surprised and curious expressions as they sized him up.
Some children even followed along curiously.
Wang Ping could not help looking around as well, deeply curious about this village.
At the same time, he guessed that most of the village's young and strong men had probably gone hunting. Otherwise, there would not be so few young adults, most of whom were guards.
"Young friend, may I ask where you come from? This old man knows a little about the outside world."
At that moment, the Village Chief suddenly asked Wang Ping beside him.
This snapped Wang Ping back to his senses, and his first instinct was to casually make up a lie.
However, Wang Ping remembered that cultivators in a Xianxia World were not easy to fool. The Village Chief's gaze before him seemed determined to see through him completely, making Wang Ping feel immense pressure.
After thinking carefully, Wang Ping said, "I am from White River Town, the eldest young master of the Wang Family in White River Town."
There was not the slightest lie in those words.
He really was from White River Town—just White River Town on Earth.
As for being the eldest young master of the Wang Family, there was nothing wrong with that either. His old Wang Family had only one child: him. Calling himself the eldest young master of a farming family would not be wrong either.
"White River Town?"
The Village Chief frowned slightly.
He had never heard of this White River Town.
That was perfectly normal. Although he knew a little about the outside world, the only places worth remembering were cities at the county level and above.
There were simply too many villages and towns in the Great Xia Dynasty. He could not possibly learn about every single one.
Besides, such places were not worth his attention.
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