Chapter 336: Chapter 285: Lost in the Haunted Maze
That night, the foreign slaves erupted into a fierce fight.
Although the awakened foreman organized people at the fastest speed to separate the brawling parties, there were unfortunately still two unlucky foreigners who died under the chaotic punches—one was a young and robust man, and the other was the old foreign leader.
Even though he was already a corpse, the old foreign leader’s face still had a strange smile, and the two groups of fighting foreigners continued attacking each other like madmen. Seeing such a scene was beyond the ordinary foreman’s experience, and he hurriedly reported the incident.
"What’s the big deal?"
Bai Wujiu felt quite helpless upon receiving the report.
"Burn the bodies, use the ashes for fertilizer, separate and detain the two fighting foreign groups. Do I have to teach you even these little things?"
Seeing his subordinates leave with the orders, Bai Wujiu scratched his head in frustration. It was truly difficult to lead a team of this level.
Then he thought about the figure wielding two flaming blades, recalling the other person’s omnipotent ability to fly and move on earth, making Bai Wujiu increasingly wonder if he had chosen the wrong path—if he had not opted to read sage books and become a scholar but had chosen to study martial arts and killing, becoming a warrior, or perhaps a martial artist, would life be a bit better now?
It did seem like life would be easier because, after all, he still needed to think of various ways to solve problems, whereas for those wielding mighty power, as long as they held weapons, all problems would be someone else’s.
Maybe this kind of reckless violence was somewhat uncultured, but it definitely saved brainpower and even allowed for daily happiness.
"Sigh..."
Thinking of this, Bai Wujiu couldn’t help but sigh.
Since coming to Dengzhou, his sighs seemed to be increasing.
Facts proved that Bai Wujiu’s judgment was indeed correct. After ignoring personal qualities, Du Chengfeng in Forget Sorrow Village indeed found happiness—especially after seeing the villagers who went out with foreigners actually bring back a large amount of gold and silver, Du Chengfeng was even happier.
"See, I told you doing good deeds brings good rewards."
Du Chengfeng boasted about the gold and silver to everyone.
"Everyone should remember to be a good person, don’t wantonly kill the innocent, and cherish the hard-won peaceful life we have now."
"Oh."
The villagers casually responded and then went about their own business.
Most of them were law-abiding citizens who had never killed anyone, and the former armored steppe people had also laid down their armor and returned to their fields. What was the point of saying such things to them?
The people had no interest in Du Chengfeng’s topic, only the swordsman Cui Yuan didn’t leave, even nodding gravely, though no one knew what he had understood.
"You... never mind."
Seeing the only person who supported him, the failed Du Chengfeng ultimately chose to do something serious.
The most pressing issue now was naturally the so-called Taoyuan Village, after all, since its emergence, Forget Sorrow Village had fallen into an awkward state—going out was no problem, but returning was easily thwarted by that maze-like place.
Only Du Chengfeng, who could fly, wouldn’t be affected, but the problem is he was the only one in Forget Sorrow Village who could take flight.
"First of all, is there a possibility that this is actually a good thing?"
When Du Chengfeng called a few people over, Liu Bolun was the first to express his idea.
"Actually, there’s no need to get rid of that maze, it’s basically a natural barrier for us, with it here, even if the outside world fights to the death, no one would be able to find us... so, what we really need to solve is merely how to get our own people inside."
"So, after saying so much, you just don’t want to go out and have a look, do you?"
Du Chengfeng’s face darkened.
"As a scholar, don’t you have any curiosity? Aren’t you curious about such a place?"
"I merely attended school, it doesn’t mean I’ve actually read any books, where would I get curiosity from?"
Liu Bolun simply lay down.
"You should find someone else, just treat me like a corpse."
"You..."
Confronted with the lying and loafing Liu Bolun, Du Chengfeng found himself speechless.
And most of the other villagers were the same, perhaps due to the influence of this founder, now everyone more or less exhibited a tendency to lie down and do nothing—Cui Yuan said he was busy practicing swordplay, the two old men stated their age and frailty as obstructive, even Du Chengfeng’s best buddy, carpenter Li, wanted to stay home to accompany his wife and children.
"Surely you’re available?"
Du Chengfeng straightforwardly approached the newcomer Tao Wuli.
"Remember what you said before, that place somewhat relates to an article you wrote... wouldn’t it be suitable for you to go?"
"But I need to study."
Tao Wuli awkwardly scratched his head, then pushed the medical book on the table towards Du Chengfeng.
Tao Wuli’s plan to teach at the academy ultimately encountered an issue, and the reason was that the academy didn’t need too many instructors anymore—after all, the population of Forget Sorrow Village was actually quite small, and even fewer children, just teaching some reading and writing, two gatekeeping boys plus an old man were already more than enough.
On the contrary, a doctor capable of treating diseases was what Forget Sorrow Village desperately needed now, if there was a doctor, whenever people had a cold, fever, upset stomach, or troublesome hiccups, at least there would be someone to consult.
"So, they gave me these medical books to self-study."
"This."
Du Chengfeng slapped his forehead.
It was he who suggested that Forget Sorrow Village should have a doctor, and now he was trapping himself.
"Speaking of which... Mr. Du."
Tao Wuli considered for a moment, and then spoke up.
"With your skills, isn’t it fine for you to go by yourself?"
"... Brother, you’ve got me there."
Du Chengfeng found himself caught in an awkward moment.
Why not go himself? Obviously because he didn’t want to. As the founder of Forget Sorrow Village, Du Chengfeng himself was also a lazy bone, although the maze at the entrance indeed needed solving, recent culinary advancements had reached a critical stage, once he broke through this barrier, he’d sure he could craft the most perfect tofu dish.
Perhaps it’s really like the name people gave this place, Forget Sorrow, anyone who comes here would soon find themselves assimilated, forgetting the troubles and worries of the outside world.
So, is there anyone who hasn’t been assimilated?
"Actually, there is! I know who to find!"
Du Chengfeng slapped his forehead, quickly heading to the corner of the valley.
Indeed, most people in Forget Sorrow Village didn’t want to go out.
But, the Yin people did.
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