"This is not a talented woman from the capital, nor is she someone you can flirt with at will," Xie Datou reminded Deputy General Lin.

Deputy General Lin laughed and said, "Brother Xie, what kind of person do you take me for? I am certainly not some lecherous rogue who flirts with people in the street."

It would be better if she weren't a literary genius. Although I can read a few words, I don't like people who are too bookish and pedantic. In that sense, she and I are truly a perfect match!

As he spoke, Deputy General Lin walked toward Xu Jinhuan, revealing a bright smile and a set of white teeth.

“Miss Xu, my surname is Lin and my given name is Wenwu. You may call me Wenwu.”

Xu Jinhuan had been distracted while dealing with the prayers received by the various statues, so when she suddenly heard the voice in front of her, she looked up in confusion.

Isn't that the man smiling like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, the same Deputy General Lin who had been all cold-faced just moments ago? What does he want with me?

Could it be that something is amiss?

Thinking of this, Xu Jinhuan's thick, feather-like eyelashes fluttered, suppressing a hint of coldness in her eyes.

"Deputy General Lin, do you need to see me?" Xu Jinhuan asked in a low voice, sounding just like a young lady who never leaves her home.

Deputy General Lin then realized his abruptness and hurriedly waved his hand, "No, I just wanted to say a few words to Miss Xu."

After saying this, Vice General Lin felt that he had been even more abrupt, and quickly tried to smooth things over.

"No, Miss Xu, what I mean is that Black Fish Village is located in a remote area and is very close to the barbarians. If war breaks out, the consequences will be unimaginable. I advise you to move to another village."

If you don't have enough money on you, young lady, I can lend you some.

Although these were Deputy General Lin's attempts to make amends, they also reflected his true feelings.

The reason why there is no charge for settling in villages located on the border is because there is often war and it is very dangerous there, with people dying in village after village.

However, the state government could not give up its territory, so it had no choice but to resort to this desperate measure: attracting poor outsiders to live there.

Xu Jinhuan was not unaware that what Deputy General Lin said made sense. That place might be like poison to others, but it was the most suitable place for their group.

"Thank you for the reminder, Deputy General Lin. I won't change locations. With so many of us settling there together, we can look out for each other."

After hearing this, Deputy General Lin shook his head, "A group of old people, women and children together will only be more dangerous."

After saying that, he explained in a low voice: "The general has already ordered that conscription begin tomorrow."

"And you exiled people were already on the list. Every man, except those who couldn't walk, was conscripted into the army."

Xu Jinhuan's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this, "Recruiting soldiers?"

Deputy General Lin nodded. "Since the general returned yesterday, he has been somewhat uneasy, feeling that something might happen on the border, so he ordered the conscription to be brought forward."

After pondering for a moment, a glint of light flashed in Xu Jinhuan's eyes. Perhaps this was an opportunity...

Then, she smiled and looked up, saying in a soft but firm voice, "If that's the case, I can't abandon everyone and leave. We've been through thick and thin together; we're not family, but we're closer than family."

"Without them, I might have died long ago."

Xie Datou had been eavesdropping the whole time, and when he heard this, he was so startled that he coughed. He muttered to himself.

The eldest brother's ability to make up lies is getting better and better; Xie Datou is completely outmatched.

Xu Jinhuan spoke casually, and everyone present listened casually, except for Vice General Lin, who took it seriously. He said earnestly, "Miss Xu, you are even more..."

Before he could finish speaking, the junior official's voice came over.

"Alright, you've all registered. You can leave now. Blackfish Village is quite far from the prefectural capital. If you don't hurry on your way now, you might have to make your way back in the dark!"

Deputy General Lin turned and glared at the junior officer. Why did this guy have to speak up when he was praising Miss Xu?

After getting the information he wanted, Xu Jinhuan put Deputy General Lin out of his mind and turned to leave the house first.

At the same time, a voice unique to system notifications also rang in Xu Jinhuan's mind.

[Ding ding, congratulations host for completing the S-level hidden mission, leading most of the exiles to escape the natural disaster and successfully reach the exile site.]

Task Rewards: Spirit Spring Space (Final Version), Protagonist Aura (3/8).

Since the host already possesses seven-eighths of the protagonist's halo, only one-eighth is needed for fusion. A special exchange channel is now open, allowing the remaining quarter of the halo to be exchanged for special items.

A hint of joy flashed in Xu Jinhuan's eyes; her spiritual spring space had finally arrived!

She sacrificed so much for this spiritual spring space and the complete protagonist's halo, but thankfully it was all worth it.

With the Spirit Spring Space, she had a granary that produced an endless supply of food, and with the complete protagonist's halo, even the pseudo-Heavenly Dao could not harm her.

Now, Xu Jinhuan can go and kill Lei Tingjun.

"Miss Xu, slow down!" Just as Xu Jinhuan was pondering something and walking out, Deputy General Lin called out anxiously.

Xu Jinhuan turned his head and looked at Deputy General Lin suspiciously. What was this man up to now?

“Miss Xu, you walk really fast. The weather is getting colder and you are not dressed warmly enough. To avoid catching a cold, I can send a car to take you to Blackfish Village.”

After hearing this, Xu Jinhuan looked at Deputy General Lin with even more curiosity. There must be something fishy about him. What exactly does he want to do?

"Thank you, Vice General Lin, but we've been doing this all along and are used to it, so we won't trouble the soldiers in the camp."

After saying that, Xu Jinhuan turned around and continued walking out.

Deputy General Lin was not angry when he was rejected. He smiled and muttered to himself, "Miss Xu's temper is not like that of a pampered young lady from the capital. She is more like a girl from the North."

Just then, Xie Datou happened to pass by Deputy General Lin, who smiled and put his arm around Xie Datou's shoulder. "Brother Xie, what are your plans for today?"

Xie Datou said with a smile, "We are leaving the prefectural capital today to report back to the capital."

Deputy General Lin was somewhat surprised, "So soon? Won't you stay a few more days and get some rest?"

Normally, the officials responsible for escorting the exiles would rest in the prefectural capital for at least a day or two before leaving.

Xie Datou shook his head, having already prepared an excuse, "Natural disasters have been frequent in the past six months, so we need to take advantage of the fact that it's still relatively safe now and get on our way as soon as possible."

After listening to Xie Datou's words, Deputy General Lin nodded in understanding. That's right, things are indeed different now than before.

"Brother Xie, before you leave, could you tell me more about Miss Xu? How did she get through the journey?"

Xie Datou glanced at Deputy General Lin speechlessly and replied simply.

“Deputy General Lin, please have some self-respect. There are hundreds of people on the road to exile, and it is impossible for me to know everyone, let alone an unmarried young lady.”