"That's ancient history. Perhaps reaching Tianshui City wasn't difficult long ago, but now that Descendants have appeared, the world has undergone drastic changes. Monsters and Ghost Spirits have also increased greatly. To tell you the truth, even on our way here, we encountered professional-level Ghost Spirits and Monster Kings several times. If we hadn't had some skill, we'd have been eaten down to the bone long ago."
Several North Sand Village Militia Team members hurriedly said, "Village Elder, Captain Ge, listen to them. Since the outside world is so dangerous, why don't we follow the ancient teachings and honestly stay here?"
Sha Ge had long found these people unpleasant and immediately snapped, "Shut up! Whether we leave or not is for the Village Elder to decide. Say another word of nonsense, and I'll chop you down myself."
Lin Yi frowned slightly and asked, "May I ask whether your village has a Village Chief?"
Sha Batian considered it before saying, "This old man can be considered half a Village Chief. My words still carry some weight. Deputy Village Chief Lin, why don't you return first? Tomorrow or the day after, I'll decide whether the entire village should relocate."
Old Fourth Gu cut in, "Whether you relocate is your business, but if you want us to escort you, you'll have to pay us."
"What compensation would our honored guests like?"
"That depends on what you have."
Sha Batian glanced at Lin Yi. "Deputy Village Chief Lin seems very interested in our Sand Forging Technique. I can offer that technique as payment for the escort."
Old Fourth Gu continued haggling. "Our village doesn't lack Spirit Artifacts. This Sand Forging Technique isn't much use to us."
"Our village's Treasure Vault also contains a Source Stone. That can be used as payment too."
A Source