"Are you officials from Roka Gold Town?" Just as the group was hesitating in confusion, an old voice rang out. Everyone turned and saw a white-haired old woman slowly emerge from the village entrance with someone supporting her.
She was a petite old woman. The muscles throughout her body had visibly atrophied, and even walking seemed extremely difficult. Her originally sky-blue pupils had turned yellow and murky, making her look as though she were on her last legs.
"Yes, we're the investigation team sent by Roka Gold Town." Chen Shanshan looked at the old woman and gave her best gentle smile. "May I ask who you are, ma'am?"
The Zhuo Ma Elf suddenly blocked Chen Shanshan, who had wanted to step forward and support the old woman. Chen Shanshan froze.
"Who are you?" Compared to Chen Shanshan's gentle attitude, the Zhuo Ma Elf's tone was much colder and harsher.
"Oh, greetings, my lords." The old woman hurriedly bowed. "I'm the village chief here. You must have had a hard and tiring journey, my lords. Please follow this old woman inside and rest for a while. We've already prepared rooms and hot water for you. Oh, and food, of course."
"You're too kind, ma'am." Chen Shanshan's eyes immediately lit up. Along the way, she had used Wind's Blessing to help everyone travel, which had consumed quite a bit of her mental energy. What she wanted most now was to take a hot bath and sleep soundly.
But before she could speak, the Zhuo Ma Elf cut in first. "You prepared everything so thoroughly? Did you know we were coming in advance?"
"Yes." The old woman smiled, revealing a mouthful of blackish-yellow teeth. "After all, we received advance notice. Naturally, we had to prepare a place for the officials to rest. The