Ma Xianhong remained silent for a while, then glanced at everyone present and sighed.
"I admit that when I invited Wang Ye to Biyou Village, I promised to protect him. As a fellow inheritor of the Eight Impure Techniques Eight Impure Techniques, I also wanted to protect the other inheritors. I'm very sorry about this situation. It made me realize my inadequacy; I have wishes and dreams, but they are not perfect..."
"Alright, Brother Ma, you're actually in a tough spot yourself, you know that?" Xiao Tian said, pursing his lips.
Zhang Chulan stared at Ma Xianhong and said, " Brother Ma, you may not realize how much impact the existence of Biyou Village has on the domestic Evolver World and the entire human society."
"How big? Our villagers don't hurt innocent people or do anything illegal or disorderly, so why are you companies targeting us? Can't we even live a peaceful life in this remote mountain village?" Ma Xianhong's eyes were icy as he confronted Zhang Chulan.
" Chulan, your grandfather and my grandfather were both among the Thirty-Six Righteous Ones of the Jia Jiashen Rebellion. I really don't want to be your enemy."
" Brother Ma, of course I didn't want this either, but you still haven't grasped your situation. The people in the village may not have done anything illegal or disorderly, but the emergence of a certain product can cause ripples in today's relatively peaceful society, and may even brew into a storm that sweeps the globe." Zhang Chulan said solemnly.
Ma Xianhong frowned and asked, " Chulan, are you referring to the Self-Cultivation Furnace?"
"Indeed, such a heaven-defying object can easily create Evolver. Even though Brother Ma is currently carefully controlling and strictly managing the villagers, what about the future? If it falls into the hands of evil villains and demons, not only the Evolver World, but the entire human system will undergo a major upheaval."
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense.
Xiao Tian yawned, rubbed his nose, and scanned the courtyard wall. With the Enhanced Byakugan, he could see that some villagers from Biyou Village had surrounded the courtyard. Clearly, they had never let their guard down against Xiao Tian and his group, and would immediately launch an attack at the slightest word from Ma Xianhong.
Ma Xianhong couldn't help but laugh at this moment.
Is it that serious?
"Not bad, Brother Ma, it's not too late to deal with it now. Also, we need to take care of Chen Duo's situation as well." Zhang Chulan stared at Ma Xianhong.
"Alright, I'll think about it." Ma Xianhong's smile remained unchanged as he got up and left.
Xiao Tian dipped his fingers in the wine and wrote four characters on the clean table.
'A storm is brewing'
Xiao Zizai was getting excited; he had been eagerly waiting to test his skills against the guys in the village.
Comrade Wang Zhenqiu had produced a pair of colorful gloves at some point. Xiao Tian had seen these before; they were the treasures of Xia Liuqing, a veteran of the Quanxing.
"Village head."
As Ma Xianhong left the courtyard, the villagers outside lowered their voices, their eyes serious, and gestured as if to indicate whether they should attack.
Ma Xianhong shook his head and mouthed, "Let's discuss it further."
The next morning, Xiao Tian greeted the villagers as if nothing had happened and went to Chen Duo's residence.
Xiao Tian arrived at just the right time; Chen Duo was preparing to take her dog, Chen Junyan, to greet the sunrise.
Chen Duo ignored Xiao Tian's arrival and walked right past him.
Xiao Tian didn't block their way and followed Chen Duo until they arrived at a high mountain area, bathed in the purple sunlight.
"Village Chief Ma's method might help you succeed, but if you truly gain the ability to live like an ordinary person, are you really willing to just die on the spot? Death might be your release, but there are many things in this world you haven't tried..."
Xiao Tian kept babbling like Tang Sanzang, and at one point he made a glass of iced Cola, a Martial Soul drink, and handed it to Chen Duo.
Chen Duo accepted it directly. She wasn't afraid of being poisoned; the Gu poison in her body was the most potent in the world, and any poison would become her nourishment.
Chen Duo had tried Cola before, but this Cola tasted different; it contained a special kind of energy.
Chen Duo didn't know what this special energy was, but it allowed her to infinitely magnify the unforgettable and beautiful memories in her heart, the years she spent happily living with Chen Junyan in the Dark Fortress.
The doors to a brighter future and hope are slowly being opened.
Although drinking ice-cold Cola first thing in the morning is bad for your health, Chen Duo is no ordinary person. Xiao Tian's Cola sparked a flurry of thoughts in Chen Duo, and many things and images flashed through her mind.
"Woof woof." Dog Chen Junyan barked at Chen Duo, wanting Cola too.
However, Chen Duo herself is highly poisonous, and if Chen Junyan were to come into contact with the dog that she had been in contact with, then the dog would inevitably die from the poison.
"Don't yell, here's some to drink."
Xiao Tian made an iced Cola for the dog. The dog happily drank the Cola, its eyes becoming increasingly focused and alert. In an instant, an elf was being born.
"Where did you come from?" Chen Duo turned her head and stared at Xiao Tian.
"A magic weapon, a storage item," Xiao Tian explained casually.
"I can't sense that fluctuation." Chen Duo frowned.
"That's because you're too weak," Xiao Tian said, scoffing.
"I've killed Liao Zhong, there's no turning back now, you can't help me."
Xiao Tian lay down on the ground, saying irritably, "How do you know it's impossible if you won't let me help? The choice is yours, but I hope you choose carefully."
" Chen Junyan, let's go back."
Chen Duo stood up, turning her back to Xiao Tian. Her heart was filled with ripples, and images of beautiful women in pretty dresses that she had seen on her phone in the past floated into her mind.
Everyone has a love for beauty.
Not long after Chen Duo and her dog Chen Junyan left, her dashing and beautiful subordinate Guihua, arrived.
" Director Zhao said that the Dragon Guard's first operation was to investigate the rampant use of magical artifacts by Evolver in Biyou Village, and to capture important figures such as Ma Xianhong alive."
"Oh ho, this fatso is quite greedy." Xiao Heavenly Eye narrowed slightly.
Guihua was pulled over by Xiao Tian and sat down next to him.
Smelling the Guihua, Xiao Tian's mind cleared, and he thought about how to quickly resolve Chen Duo's matter.
Zhao Fangrui's mission indicated that the company was about to launch a full-scale attack on Biyou Village.
Xiao Tian and Zhang Chulan have already learned about the situation in Biyou Village, and it will likely reach the ears of the company's higher-ups, including Zhao Fangrui, soon.
"You only have one day. Doesn't Chen Duo hate being forced to make choices? If she keeps hesitating, then I'll be the bad guy and help her choose, even if she hates me for the rest of her life."
Xiao Tian admitted that he was a bit selfish, but it was just too unfair for Chen Duo to die with the last glimmer of hope she had for the world.
"Brother, aren't you afraid of poison?"
"What's there to be afraid of? The only thing to be afraid of is that she's not ruthless enough."
In the afternoon, Ma Xianhong summoned Xiao Tian, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, and Zhuge Qing.
Ma Xianhong looked very solemn, as if he had made a major decision.
"What do you want to say to Brother Little Ma? Have you thought it through?" Xiao Tian asked, sipping his Cola and staring at Ma Xianhong.
" Brother Ma, I really don't want to fight you." Zhang Chulan sighed.
"You should leave the village."
Ma Xianhong said expressionlessly.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian and the others understood what Ma Xianhong's choice was.
They intend to fight against the company.
"Looks like our brotherhood has already crumbled after only a few days. But I'm fine, I can betray you. Brother Little Ma, you'll have to prepare a few banquets for me later, won't you?" Xiao Tian chuckled.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, and Zhuge Qing couldn't help but roll their eyes, almost thinking, "Do they really think Brother Little Ma is stupid?"
"Second brother, if you truly wish to stay, I, Ma Xianhong, will protect you to the very end, even if it means my death." Ma Xianhong gazed at Xiao Tian, his true feelings revealed.
The things Xiao Tian gave Ma Xianhong were of great benefit to him. Ma Xianhong had a good impression of Xiao Tian's previous straightforwardness, so he really didn't want Xiao Tian to get hurt.
" Brother Zhan, you're not really going to stay, are you?" Zhang Chulan feigned a troubled and alarmed expression.
"Well, there are girls, wine, and meat in the village, while outside we live a life of hardship. Besides, I'm not a temporary worker at your company, nor am I a permanent employee. I'm just an unpaid odd-job worker, earning a meager salary. It's better not to do it," Xiao Tian said, pursing his lips.
"You guys can leave. I've decided to stay and prepare to film a real-life Evolver battle movie."
Wang Ye's lips twitched as he stared at Ma Xianhong and said, "I suggest we let Xiao Zhan leave the village."
"Third brother, you're not a company employee either. What's your choice?" Ma Xianhong frowned.
Wang Ye spread his hands helplessly and said, "I came here to hide, but since there's no peace here anymore, there's nothing I can do to help if I stay. If you have any relatives who need to be taken care of, Brother Little Ma, you can tell me secretly."
Wang Ye had no intention of getting involved in the mess between the company and Biyou Village.
Afterwards, Ma Xianhong still made Xiao Tian and the others leave the village.
Biyou Village was placed under lockdown and placed on high alert.
"Village chief, something terrible has happened!" A man approached Ma Xianhong, his face changing drastically.
"What's wrong?" Ma Xianhong frowned, clearly in a bad mood.
He wasn't arrogant enough to want to go against the company; it's just that his sister had told him earlier that he could try to protect the village, that he could be a little willful, and that he could leave the rest to his sister.
Ma Xianhong trusted his sister completely, and thus made his choice.
" Chen Duo is missing; we can't find her anywhere in the village."
"Damn it, Chen Duo actually ran away." Guo Liang said indignantly.
"I knew Chen Duo was unreliable. It's good that she ran away. Village chief, don't panic. She's just someone from the company. Our terrain here is easy to defend and difficult to attack. Unless they use super-large firearms, they won't be able to break through our village's defenses. And if it really comes down to a fight, Biyou Village might not be so easy to bully."
As a fervent fan of Ma Xianhong, Qiu Rang, a highly Qiu Rang weapon refiner, clenched his fists and stared intently.
Ma Xianhong did not reply, and fell into deep thought.
Meanwhile, outside Biyou Village, Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, Zhuge Qing, Xiao Zizai, and the others watched Xiao Tian carrying a girl on his back, all speechless.
"Brother, you're really quick. When did you knock Chen Duo unconscious and bring her out? She left the village with us less than a minute ago."
Xiao Tian chuckled, offering no explanation. After all, he had used the Kamui of the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan to Instant Transmission and launch a sneak attack on Chen Duo before slipping away. Zhang Chulan and Xiao Zizai probably wouldn't believe him if he told them.
"Since the company's real purpose is Biyou Village, shouldn't we ease up on Chen Duo's problem?" Zhang Chulan frowned.
"There's no way to mitigate it. A company is a company, and the result will remain the same. However, the process might be able to be changed," Xiao Zizai, sounding like someone who'd been there before.
"Hehe, you guys keep watch and wait for the company's information. I'm taking Chen Duo out for a stroll."
After saying that, Xiao Tian, unafraid of the Gu poison, carried Chen Duo and slipped into the grove.
"Sister-in-law, shall we go take a look?" Zhang Chulan said to Guihua.