His character had gone completely off the rails.
That was Jiang Yan's first reaction. He killed weird beings too, but only to obtain Weird Value.
Saving the world was just a front.
After Ou Yanling said those words, he felt that she was the one people could truly feel at ease around.
Even if she wasn't yet, she would be one day.
What she'd said wasn't just Jiang Yan's ideal. More than anything, it was hers.
Jiang Yan finally understood why Ou Yanling had let down her guard around him: they were on the same wavelength.
He smiled and said, "I... haven't forgotten."
He cursed himself furiously in his heart. Damn it, why did you have to go and say whatever came to mind?
The sun shone bright.
Beneath the big pear tree, Jiang Yan stared blankly at the densely written notes Ou Yanling had made.
He regretted it.
Being a man without feelings was, indeed, much easier than being a softhearted one.
What a hassle!
Ou Yanling was a responsible person. She had made a list of common items that could be found under ordinary circumstances.
"So if I find all these things, I can attract weird beings in large numbers, on a large scale."
Jiang Yan looked at the list with a pained expression.
There were simply too many items.
"Right." Ou Yanling nodded in agreement. "Actually, this only increases the chances of weird beings coming. If there aren't any nearby, there's nothing we can do."
"Fine, I understand."
Jiang Yan took a deep breath, slung a large basket onto his back, and walked out the gate. Following the list, he began searching.
Less than an hour later, Jiang Yan returned. He and Ou Yanling headed toward the Village Boundary.
The orchard.
It was the season