Then there was a moment of silence.

Those who are cold, those who are hungry, those who are abandoned, it is like being struck on the head, what a painful realization.

They had no choice.

They had to give up everything they had.

Accept your new destiny.

They slowly squeezed their way in.

"I know how to farm."

"I can hunt."

"I'm smart!"

"I may not be very smart, but I have a hard forehead."

"My forehead isn't the only hard spot; other parts of my body are hard too..."

Li Ruo said, "As I just mentioned, my temple is small and can't accommodate too many people. I will have my assistant, Daoist Liao Fusheng, screen them; only those who meet the requirements will be allowed to stay on Ziyang Peak. As for the others—"

She looked at Xie Xiao.

Xie Xiao stared intently at her with his bright eyes. "Pshaw, what does that have to do with me?"

Li Ruo: ...It's none of your business. Why are you staring at me so intently?

Since you're the male protagonist in the book, the book says that the grain he stole from Song Zhijing was originally intended to be used to relieve the people and at the same time win over some people's hearts.

"Friend, would you like to say a few words?"

"Who's your friend? Your friend is Sun Ergou," Xie Xiao retorted with a glare, then angrily dragged Butler Liu away.

Li Ruo was taken aback. How did the conversation turn to Er Gou?

The refugees, realizing their mistake, were eager to flatter Xie Xiao, because they could only admire his horse.

"Boss Xie, we really misunderstood you before. Please give us another chance."

"As long as I have a roof over my head, I'm willing to be a beast of burden for the chief."

"I'd be willing to do anything as long as I can get a bite to eat!"

Everyone stretched out their hands and called out with great enthusiasm.

Xie Xiao looked at the people, his eyes as dark as night.

Just as everyone was feeling uneasy, he suddenly shouted to the crowd:

"First, getting into Black Wind Stronghold is impossible; we'll set up tents outside. Second, Black Wind Stronghold doesn't support idlers; you'll have to earn your food through your own abilities. Third, I can't guarantee you anything; you might still die. Fourth, I'll add more later when I think of something."

Damn, it feels so good to set the rules yourself!

The Black Wind Stronghold brothers erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Good, Boss is awesome!"

"Well done, Boss."

"The boss is awesome!"

Li Ruo... Are you sure this isn't a pyramid scheme group that collectively time-traveled?

Anyway, the refugees on the mountain have found an organization.

Although they couldn't enter Black Wind Stronghold, at least they had hope of getting some food and that someone would keep the refugees in check. Many people rushed over, tears streaming down their faces, overjoyed.

"Thank you, Boss!"

"Thank you, Miss Li!"

"Thank God, we're saved."

Miss Qiu was completely dumbfounded. "How could this happen?" This was not the result she wanted.