The group of people returning from Stanlow had already arrived outside the gate of Hope Village.

When seeing the familiar "guard" at the door, many people's eyes became red again.

Only when they truly saw that there were people in this territory did they feel that the dust had settled.

The residents of Hope Village who received the news and rushed over saw this scene when they came out.

However, what flashed across everyone's eyes was pity.

Not for any other reason, but because these people look so miserable.

They were all skinny and bony, none of their clothes were in good condition, and the bits of flesh that were exposed had obvious whip marks... It was obvious that they had been tortured badly.

At this time, the group of people also noticed the residents of Hope Village. Although they did not look the same as them, they were definitely human beings.

One of them summoned up the courage to say, "We are back from Stanlow. Hope Village exchanged us back."

Hearing this, the residents of Hope Village were a little surprised. Someone hesitated and said, "Stanlo Village? Isn't that orc territory?"

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"Yes, we were abducted by orcs and used as slaves."

"I originally thought that we would never be free again, but I didn't expect that after your victory this time, you would be willing to exchange us with the spoils of war."

"If there's anything you need us to do, just let me know."

"We just hope you'll let us stay in Hope Village."

“…”

After hearing what these people said, the residents of Hope Village reacted one by one.

They had heard that other races would plunder human resources as slaves, but that was just hearsay. Today they saw it for themselves.

No wonder they are so miserable!

Yes, how could life be good when being a slave in the hands of orcs?

But, was it the territory that exchanged these people? Then they are our own people!

Zhou Bai was among them, and seeing how miserable they all looked, young and old, he was glad that he had made the choice to exchange them.

Then, looking at the cautious looks of these people, he said directly, "Hope Village is currently short of people and does not refuse to accept residents. All you have to do is pay the money."

"How much do you need?" Someone couldn't help but ask, with a look of trepidation on his face.

"Tourists only need 10 copper coins per day, and residents only need 10 silver coins." Zhou Bai said, "Even if you don't have them now, you can get them soon. The people in the territory collect wood and stone. One copper coin for one unit of wood and two copper coins for one unit of stone. There is no limit on the quantity at present."

The price Zhou Bai mentioned made everyone happy.

With such a low price, it is indeed easy for them to enter Hope Village. Even if they cannot become residents, they can become tourists. As for becoming residents, they just need to save up money slowly.

As long as they recover, it will be only a matter of time before they make money.

Not to mention, Hope Village actually collects these resources without limit.

Immediately, someone spoke up.

"We can go collect them right now, but maybe we need your help to sell them? Is that okay?"

Those who ask are also cautious.

After hearing this, others also reacted.

These people are quite different from them.

At least at the current starting point, we are even worse off than them!

They didn't even have time to take a break before starting work again, they must be penniless!

As I was thinking about it, someone spoke up.

"No problem, but you guys should eat something and rest for a while before going!"

"Look, some of you have families with you. It's not appropriate for you to be out here."

"We will lend you some money first, so you can enter the territory first, and you can pay us back later?"

“…”

Everyone was talking at once, and in an instant the group was confused.

It was because they had never seen such friendly residents before, who even offered to lend money for free.

After the initial touch, an idea couldn't help but arise in their minds.

Is there something fishy going on here?

As soon as this thought came out, it was quickly suppressed.

If it were a territory whose details they didn't know, perhaps they should be more vigilant.

But this territory, having just given up the loot that was within reach, saved them.

In this way, the residents of the territory should not have any bad intentions towards them.

"Thank you." In the end, many people chose to accept help.

There is really no other way.

They didn't eat well or sleep well in the orc territory, and they had to face heavy labor every day when they woke up. Over time, their bodies could no longer bear it. The only reason they could hold on here was because they were supported by a strong force.

If they go to collect resources again, it would be easy for them to fail outside.

And it's just a loan now, I'll definitely pay it back after they recover.

After they agreed, some people at the scene started borrowing money without hesitation.

After lending the property, some people also brought others in.

Fortunately, I can also learn more about the world through these local residents.

There is strength in numbers. In a short while, the two hundred or so local residents were divided up and brought to Hope Village.

After they entered Hope Village and looked at the prosperous territory, they couldn't help but stare.

Is this... still a village?

Smelling the fragrance coming from the commercial street, many people's stomachs started to growl.

However, many people still resisted the urge to look at it, as if as long as they didn't look at it, they wouldn't feel hungry.

However, some children in the team couldn't help it and stared at it without blinking.

"Mom, it smells so good!" A little girl couldn't help but whispered to her mother.

Miranda, as a mother, couldn't help but feel a lump in her throat when she heard this.

"Be good, I'll take you out to eat when I have the chance."

"Okay." The little girl responded obediently. Having lived in the orc territory, these children had long learned to read people's expressions. Only by being well-behaved could they survive.

Zhou Bai stood aside and couldn't help but sigh, but in the end he still didn't buy them food.

It is obvious from the condition of these people that they have been hungry for a long time, so it is not suitable for them to eat greasy food.

In this way, this group of people walked along the avenue in the territory and soon arrived at the restaurant.

The restaurant is large enough and serves porridge, so it is indeed a good place to temporarily accommodate people.

As soon as they entered the restaurant, everyone was asked to sit down, and soon a bowl of porridge and steamed buns were placed in front of each person.

Such simple food is extremely rare for them and is the most suitable one at this time.

I could hold it back in the commercial street before, but I couldn’t hold it back at this moment.

In the entire restaurant, most people couldn't wait to start eating.

A small number of people endured and took care of the weak people and children.

Miranda is one of them, even though she is hungry at this moment,

"Mom, it's delicious."

"If it tastes good, eat more."

"Mother, you eat too."

"Yeah." Miranda responded, her eyes unconsciously red.

The child really suffered a lot following her in the orc territory.

In order to protect them, the child's father died in the orc territory.

Now that she is safe, she will raise her child well no matter what the cost.

At this moment, the minds of these returnees are filled with only two words: hope.

It’s not just the hope of Hope Village, but also the hope that this territory brings to them.

They have been reborn!