430: Entering the Village (Updated)

Inside the Cross-World Group.

“The Sword Origin World is critically ill now!” Everyone sighed after hearing what the Woodcutter said, combined with Yi Xin’s and Lin Zifeng’s analyses.

“Indeed, the Sword Origin World is in a tough spot. It’s a pity, but it seems the Cross-World Group doesn’t issue any world rescue missions for the evolution of the world itself, do they?” Bai Mo stroked his chin.

“How would one even rescue something like this? Should we go and revive the Way of the Sword? This isn’t something that can be achieved overnight, and there are so many things to do! It’s simply impossible to complete.” Lin Zifeng shook his head slightly and said, “This kind of thing still needs Jun Li to handle herself, and for her, it’s also a huge benefit!

Leaving everything else aside, she can gain a lot of source points.”

Yi Xin: “Indeed! And with the Cross-World Group as a backing, whether Jun Li can revive the Way of the Sword is hard to say, but she can definitely live well!”

Jun Li: “Then what should I do?”

Jun Li was multitasking; she saw all the discussions in the group.

Yi Xin: “You can’t do anything right now. All you can do is observe this world carefully and strive to become stronger! Strength is the key!”

Lin Ze: “That’s right. Once you’re strong! Then, reviving the Way of the Sword won’t just be empty talk.”

Clarissa: “Yi Xin and Lin Ze are right. Strength is the foundation of everything. If you want to do something, you must have strength as your base.”

Yi Xin: “That’s right, but the situation isn’t that pessimistic. Leaving everything else aside, the Sword Immortals’ reputation and public opinion among the common folk are as good as they can get! Once you have the strength, then reviving the Way of the Sword will be a simple matter!

Establishing a sect! Taking disciples! With such a good foundation among the common folk, taking disciples will naturally be easy. After that, it’s a matter of time, slowly. This kind of thing requires constant grinding over time.”

Lin Zifeng: “Indeed, this kind of thing requires a thousand years, a hundred years, at least decades of effort! However, before you steadily improve your strength, you can actually cultivate some talented and insightful disciples. You don’t need many, but you can certainly take in a few if you encounter them. You can accept them and pass on the legacy of the Way of the Sword.

These are all for building a foundation. Of course, you must strictly control their character.”

Jun Li: “Thank you all for your advice! Jun Li generally understands! Thank you very much!”

Jun Li watched everyone offering her advice, and she roughly understood how to proceed on her future path. She thanked everyone in the group with great gratitude.

She was also glad that she could join such an organization.

Clarissa: “Alright, if there’s anything you need help with, just say it. Everyone who can help will help. Then, see what everyone’s shops have that you need, just buy it… And if you need something that isn’t available now, everyone can figure out a way to get it for you.”

Jun Li: “Mhm! Thank you, Administrator… Big Sister Head!”

Jun Li was about to say ‘Administrator’, but then she remembered that everyone called Clarissa ‘Big Sister Head’, so she changed her words and followed suit.

Clarissa: “Mhm, it’s nothing.”

At this moment, the Woodcutter led Jun Li through the forest, finally appearing in an open plain.

There was a small village made up of about a dozen households. Assuming three people per family, the population probably didn’t exceed a hundred. Even if you assumed four or five people per family, it might not exceed a hundred.

This place was at least a dozen li from where the Woodcutter went to chop firewood.

Although there were some woods nearby and not a few trees, he still had to go quite far to chop firewood.

One reason was that the nearby woods were needed, and another was to go a bit further… Furthermore, there were quite a few people chopping firewood, and spreading out could also serve as an “early warning” system.

And besides chopping firewood, they might find some small wild game or wild vegetables to bring back.

“This is my village!” The Woodcutter smiled at Jun Li, pointing to the village.

People were moving around at the village entrance. Upon seeing the Woodcutter bringing a stunningly beautiful person, they immediately looked at him in surprise, then with anger: “Ah Er! You!”

The middle-aged man walked over. Jun Li was an Immortal! The Woodcutter actually brought an Immortal into the village!

“Uncle! Uncle! Don’t rush! Look closely! This is Sword Immortal!” the Woodcutter quickly said, stepping aside to let the other person get a good look at Jun Li.

“Hm? Sword Immortal?” The middle-aged man was stunned when he heard the Woodcutter’s words. He looked at Jun Li; her attire and the mark on her chest seemed to be the same as those Sword Immortals who saved the world more than ten years ago, and she had a sword hanging at her waist… She really was a Sword Immortal!

“A Sword Immortal has come to our village!” The middle-aged man immediately shouted towards the village, and many people, hearing him, came out of their homes.

“A Sword Immortal has come?”

“A Sword Immortal is here!”

Especially the children, who ran faster than anyone.

Everyone saw Jun Li, who was incredibly beautiful!

However, they were all a bit reserved. Although Jun Li seemed very down-to-earth and kind.

But in these times, Immortals were high above, and this had been deeply imprinted in people’s hearts for many years.

Even upon seeing a Sword Immortal, while they were joyful, they also carried a hint of trepidation.

Their last hope, they feared it might also change.

“Hello everyone!” Jun Li didn’t know what to say, so she just smiled and greeted them.

Seeing Jun Li so kind, everyone, though still very nervous, subtly exhaled a sigh of relief.

Everyone was very enthusiastic, inviting Jun Li into the village.

“Have you eaten? We are just preparing to cook! Later, Sword Immortal can eat with us, although it’s just simple fare… Please forgive Sword Immortal!” The women spoke up one after another.

“No, no, I just want a place to stay here, and also to ask where the nearest large town is, and to inquire about some news,” Jun Li quickly waved her hand and said.

She could tell that the villagers’ lives were not very good. Although they weren’t emaciated, their meals were probably quite meager. She didn’t need to add more burden.

“Hello! I am the village chief. Our village is small and has no name; we are all just people living together,” an old man walked out and said to Jun Li.

“Hello, Village Chief! I apologize for disturbing you today!” Jun Li smiled at the old man and said.

“Alright, you all go about your business! Don’t disturb Sword Immortal!” The village chief waved his staff at the villagers.

Everyone smiled and walked away, a group of people discussing animatedly on the road, and constantly looking over while working.

“I apologize, we are all country folk, rather unsophisticated… Please don’t mind us, Sword Immortal,” the village chief said to Jun Li with an apologetic tone.

“No, no, I am also human, and I am also unsophisticated; there is nothing noble about me,” Jun Li quickly waved her hand, indicating that she didn’t mind at all: “By the way, Village Chief, I have some questions I’d like to ask you.”

“Mhm, ask away, I’ll tell you everything I know! Come with me first, let’s sit down and talk,” the village chief said to Jun Li with a chuckle, nodding.