Ye Wuxia's expression was calm and composed.

Are there only a few of you?

"Many people fled at the time, but everyone was panicked and scared. Some ran to the town, and some ran into the deep mountains, each looking for a way to survive. It was very chaotic."

A young woman, her eyes red-rimmed, answered, choking back tears, "Sir, may I ask what this monster that suddenly appeared is? Will it appear again? Can we still survive here? Can I go back and check now?"

"It won't happen again in the short term..."

"Short-term, does that mean it might happen again in the future?" a distraught little boy suddenly shouted out uncontrollably.

"Do you know that my father, my mother, my whole family are all dead? I'm the only one who escaped."

Emotional breakdowns are contagious. Those who were complaining but still mindful just now are now acting like they've lost their minds, unleashing all their negative emotions on Ye Wuxia and the others.

"What are you yelling about? We didn't release this monster. We rushed over to save you as soon as we heard the news. It's not our fault. It's too much for you to take it out on us." Fang Ruotang was annoyed that the good-for-nothing she was protecting was being criticized by these people. She originally sympathized with them, but they shouldn't be the ones to take the blame for this loss of life!

"Hmph! This kind of thing will happen again and again. This time the vanguard was the lowest level of monsters. More terrifying monsters will appear in the future. Instead of blaming heaven, earth and us here, you should think about how to survive so that you can have a chance to avenge your family."

After Fang Ruotang finished speaking, she looked at the haggard and numb person in front of her, pursed her lips and softened her voice, saying, "Anyone who wants revenge can go to the government office to look for opportunities. The Grand Preceptor will stay here for a few days to take some talented disciples back and teach them. As long as you are chosen by the Grand Preceptor, you will have the opportunity to become strong and protect this land."

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