During these ten days, Chu Rui hunted with Goudan 'er in the mountains every day, exchanging the prey they hunted for daily necessities. The only thing different from the past was that with an expert like Rui around, wouldn't hunting be a piece of cake for him?
As a result, Goudan 'er's life at home improved. At least, he could eat rice and meat. One must know that in the past, even though Goudan 'er was a hunter, and all of the prey he hunted were meat from head to toe, there were very few times when he was able to eat meat. If he ate meat, where would the rice come from, oil and salt?
He still remembered that night a few days ago, when Goudan 'er was holding a bowl of steaming white rice. On the table was a bowl of three meat dishes, two vegetables dishes, and a bowl of soup that Chu Rui had personally cooked. He ate while tears flowed down his face.
A man does not cry easily. No one would look up to a man who cried after eating such a meal, especially a super tough man like Chu Rui. Even if his limbs were broken, he would not make a sound. However, on that day, there was only gentleness in his eyes. Looking at this simple and kind-hearted young man, he sincerely treated him as a brother. Perhaps this meal was nothing in the eyes of others, but in Goudan 'er's eyes, it had an extraordinary meaning. He cried not because he was a coward, but because of his true nature.
Tears, sometimes, did not represent weakness.
After ten days of consideration, Goudan 'er finally made a decision. After all, he was a young man. Although he had a pure heart, he was still young and vigorous. How could he stay in this deep forest for the rest of his life? The biggest world he had seen in his life was a village. How could he? He still chose to go to the outside world and take a look. Regarding this, Chu Rui was very gratified.
Chu Rui yearned for a simple and natural life. That was because he was used to a life of mutual deception. His heart was tired. However, Goudan 'er did not have that kind of experience. He was basically a blank piece of paper. Perhaps this kind of life was not bad. However, for a young man, it was not right to live a mediocre life. Although there were times when one had to pay a price for growth and it would hurt, this was also a necessary stage in life. Because everyone has to grow, whether you are willing or not.
Perhaps Chu Rui could help Goudan 'er fulfill his three wishes in this small village. But in the end, he did not belong here. In the end, he still had to return to that stage to fight against the Heavenly Demons, and even fight against fate. If he succeeded, everything would be fine. He could guarantee that Goudan 'er would have no worries for the rest of his life. But what if he failed? Although this place was remote, it was like a paradise. But didn't the soldiers come here the last time to capture Goudan 'er's father and banish him to the army? Who knew if Goudan 'er would follow in his father's footsteps the next time he came? At that time, with his temperament, he would basically die on the battlefield. He might even be tortured to death by some ruffians in the barracks.
In the end, people could only rely on themselves!
Chu Rui might be able to pave the way for Goudan 'er and let him have a bright future, but after he left, who could Goudan' er rely on? Spoiling will only hurt. Without the wings of an eagle, a baby eagle that grew up in spoiling might seem fierce, but it would only become a delicious meal in the stomach of other ferocious birds and beasts. Therefore, what Chu Rui wanted to give Goudan 'er was not his three wishes, but to help him fulfill his three wishes. Giving and helping were two completely different concepts, and the resulting outcomes were also completely different. Him giving Goudan 'er and him helping Goudan' er were two completely different things. The former was giving, while the latter was helping. If he gave, Goudan 'er would reap what he had sown. If he helped, Goudan 'er would have to fulfill his own wishes.
Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime!
Chu Rui wanted to help Goudan 'er, not harm him!
At night, Chu Rui sat on the blanket and mattress that he had bought with the money he had obtained from his prey. The mattress was still brand new. He closed his eyes and meditated, taking liberties with his body! Seeing Chu Rui like this, Goudan 'er, who was already used to laying out a mat outside, did not disturb him. He quietly took some herbal powder and went out. After sprinkling the mosquito repellent herbal powder around the mat, Goudan 'er, who had been tired for the entire day, laid down comfortably. He stretched his body satisfyingly and was about to fall into a sweet and beautiful sleep. However, a low voice rang out, breaking the beautiful dream that he was about to enter.
"Village Chief? It's so late. What's the matter? "
Goudan 'er's eyes widened when he saw that the person who had called him with a deep voice was actually the Village Chief.
"Shh, lower your voice!"
The Village Chief, who was over fifty years old, did not look like an old man from the countryside. Instead, he was neatly dressed. He was not refined, but at least he was very clean, like a landlord. He stretched out his finger and placed it in front of him, shushing him. Then, he carefully looked into the house and heaved a sigh of relief when he did not hear any movement. He waved his hand and asked Goudan 'er to come over.
"Goudan 'er, did you save someone in the mountains a few days ago?"
Don't treat the Village Chief as a cadre. Although the Village Chief was young, he was still the highest leader of the village. He should have some political awareness. Those who went straight to the point were definitely boorish.
"Yes!"
Goudan 'er did not know the Village Chief's intentions. The Village Chief was asking the truth. Being simple and honest, he did not beat around the bush and directly nodded.
"Nonsense. Do you know his identity? You should know that these days have not been peaceful. The Empire has fallen into the flames of war. The Demon Soldiers are all sinister and cunning. Although our village is in a remote area, there is no guarantee that the Demon Soldiers will not come. They are all demons who kill without batting an eyelid. You've saved a person of unknown origin. These days, you have hunted a lot of prey, and some of them are very powerful wild beasts. I think it must be the work of the person you saved, right? "
Goudan 'er was simple and honest, but it did not mean that he was a fool. He immediately understood the Village Chief's words. His face immediately turned red.
"Big Brother is not a bad person!"
Unfortunately, Goudan 'er was too kind. Moreover, he was illiterate and had not seen the world. In addition, he was facing the Village Chief, an existence that he had to look up to. Therefore, after holding it in for a long time, he could only force out this sentence.
"How do you know whether or not he is a bad person? You child, you are still too kind! As the Village Chief, I naturally cannot joke around with the lives of the entire village. Today, the soldiers of Jining Manor have come. They have faced the Demon Soldiers before, so it is better to let them take a look. If he really is not a bad person, then everyone will be at ease. Based on the prey he hunted these days, if he is not a Demon Soldier, then he must be a brave warrior. The current situation is not stable. If he joins the army, perhaps he can become a general. You can't let him waste away in this deep forest, right? "
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