Looking at the exhausted troops and the haggard-looking young master, Lieutenant Chen made a decision.

He ordered his troops to stop in the village and rest for a day.

He knew that it would be more suitable to travel in the afternoon, because the midday sun was too scorching, and the intense sunlight would make the young master's already weak body even more unbearable.

The group slowly walked into Xiaodi Village, a quiet village still immersed in the tranquility of the early morning.

Birds sang merrily in the branches, as if welcoming these weary travelers.

After arranging accommodations for everyone, Lieutenant Chen went to the young master's side.

Chen Zhiqing's pale face was full of exhaustion, and Chen's adjutant felt a pang of heartache.

"Young master, let's rest in this small village for a day so you can take good care of your health."

"I said softly," said Lieutenant Chen.

Chen Zhiqing nodded slightly. He knew his own physical condition, but he couldn't let Lihua suffer, so she really needed to rest.

As time went by, Xiaodi Village gradually became more lively.

The villagers looked at these outsiders with curiosity, but also offered them help with great enthusiasm.

Seeing all this, Lieutenant Chen felt a little comforted.

He hoped the afternoon's journey would be smoother and that the young master would recover soon.

In this quiet little village, they found a temporary haven to catch their breath, waiting to embark on their journey again.

The three members of the Ma family were sneaking around the village.

"Mother, should we go and kill that zombie on the mountain right now?"

Ma Linghua gave her a sharp rap on the head. "Why kill her? If we kill her, we won't be able to earn that money anymore!"

"Oh right!" Ma Hehua suddenly realized.

"Also, remember what Mother said: history cannot be changed. We do not belong to this history, nor to this time and space. Nothing can disrupt its evolution," Ma Linghua said profoundly.

"Mom, what does that mean?" Ma Hehua scratched her head, not quite understanding.

Ma Linghua: "…………………………"

Did she learn nothing from Zhongguo's lessons? I really want to crack open her head and see what's inside.

"Mother, what Grandma means is that we can't do anything, and we shouldn't do anything. We should just watch and not meddle in other people's business." Ma Lihua explained to her in a thoughtful and simplified way.

"Oh! I understand! Let's go back to sleep!" As soon as she said that, she noticed her mother staring intently at her.

She shuddered. "W-what's wrong, Mom?"