Chapter 162 Mutated Camphor
"It is an honor to have such a distinguished guest here. Haha." The village chief is very young, just like a college graduate.
But feeling the breath of that person, Ji Wanyi's mouth curled up subtly.
After getting off the car, Xuanyuan and the others naturally surrounded Ji Wanyi, keeping in mind to protect her in all directions at all times.
"Dear guests, these four houses are arranged for you. The crystal cores you gave are only enough for one night. By this time tomorrow, you can either give more crystal cores or leave." The village chief looked at them and said with a smile.
"No need to wait until this time tomorrow. We will only stay for one night. We will set off early tomorrow morning." Ji Huaiying also said.
"By the way, the food in our village also requires extra crystal cores to purchase. Two level three crystal cores per person for one meal. After all, the food grown in our village is also nourished by the magical power of the sacred tree. Would you like to try it?" The village chief gritted his teeth and continued.
"No need, we brought our own food." This time it was Yi Shuo who spoke.
Ji Huaiying had already brought Youyue and her sister into the middle room.
This is a house that was used as a B&B before the end of the world. It is quite clean. Although it is not as clean as your own home, it is better than sleeping in the wild.
The three-story house has five rooms, two on the third floor, three on the second floor, and none on the first floor.
Ji Huaiying, Youyue and Ji Wanyi lived on the third floor, Yi Shuo, Yan Ruo and Xuanyuan, who stayed to protect Ji Wanyi, lived on the second floor, and the others went to other small buildings.
"Wanyi, didn't you say that this mutated camphor tree was about to die? Why do you still want to move in?" Ji Huaiying asked during dinner.
"I didn't know it at the time. Besides, only the camphor trees in this village died. The mutated camphor trees would not die." Ji Wanyi said while eating.
This statement succeeded in confusing everyone.
"What's the meaning?"
"If I don't come, the mutant camphor tree will indeed die, but I can integrate the remaining crystal core of the mutant camphor tree into its seeds and take them away. However, if I do this, the mutant camphor tree will have to break away from its body and grow again."
"So, aren't you still planning on mutating the camphor tree?"
"Of course not. I'm not a robber. Do I have to take everything I like?"
"If the mutant camphor tree doesn't agree, I won't be able to integrate its remaining crystal core into the seed."
"And second brother, that village chief must have noticed that the mutant camphor tree's lifespan is nearing its end, so he's trying to find a way to extend the lifespan of the mutant camphor tree."
"Perhaps we, along with the entire village, will become his sacrifices." Ji Wanyi said in a low voice while holding the chopsticks.
"Why are you talking more and more mysteriously, even mentioning sacrifices!" This time it was Xuanyuan who refuted.
But Ji Huaiying and Yi Shuo did not refute.
"To put it simply, he wants to use the crystal cores of all of us to prolong the life of the mutated camphor tree." Ji Wanyi continued.
"There is one thing that I find very strange. This mutant camphor tree doesn't look weak, so why would it stay where it is and allow others to extract its source of life?" Youyue asked this question.
"Maybe we'll know soon." Ji Wan smiled.
Before they finished their meal, someone came over quickly.
"Dear guests, our village chief said that you have consumed a lot of crystal cores in our village. To thank you, we will hold a welcome ceremony for you under the mutant camphor tree at 9 o'clock tonight. Please be sure to attend."
"We've been traveling all day and are very tired. We need to rest. There's no need for a welcome ceremony or anything like that," Ji Huaiying said with a frown.
"Guest, our village's welcome ceremony is very important and won't take long. If you don't give us face, you don't have to stay in our village anymore."
After hearing Ji Huaiying's words, the person who came to deliver the message immediately changed his expression.
"Okay, let's go." It was only after Youyue said she would go that the other party turned around and left.
"It seems that there is indeed a conspiracy as Miss Ji said." Xuanyuan said.
"Are you going then?" Ji Wanyi asked.
"Go! Go and see what the other party is up to."
It was almost nine o'clock in the evening when someone from the village came to call them again.
【Will you come with me?】
Walking up the mountain, Ji Wanyi used his mental power to ask the mutated camphor tree.
The camphor tree couldn't answer, but its huge crown shook violently.
The scent in the air was also telling Ji Wanyi that it was willing to leave with her.
[Okay, I'll take you away.]
Invisible healing abilities and wood-related abilities spread from Ji Wanyi and into the body of the mutated camphor tree.
The village chief on the top of the mountain found that the camphor tree was in much better condition.
"Are you struggling for survival, old man?"
"It's okay. After tonight, you'll be back to your peak form."
The village chief stroked the huge body of the mutated camphor tree. Although its appearance was young, the old age in its eyes could not be suppressed.
When Ji Wanyi and his friends came up, almost all the villagers were there.
This welcome party looks extremely formal.
When the hour and minute hands on the watch pointed to the number nine at the same time, the village chief appeared.
"Everyone, come, let me raise a toast to our distinguished guest."
"Because of the crystal cores they brought, our sacred tree is in much better condition."
Having said this, the village chief took the lead in raising his glass to them.
It's impossible not to drink in front of everyone.
But it's impossible to really drink, except for a few really simple-minded people. A group of people avoid drinking by their own ability.
When Ji Wanyi lowered her head to drink, the wine in her glass had already evaporated.
It is also easy to deal with Xuanyuan of the Devouring System.
The scene was filled with singing and dancing, and everyone was having a great time.
Many people came to toast.
When Ji Wan saw Ji Huaiying pour a lot of water into his cup, he even shook it to spill it all out, and then filled it up again in the blink of an eye.
This welcome party was quite entertaining, even if you just watched them avoid drinking.
Just as Ji Wanyi was observing others, the village chief walked up to her with a wine glass.
The three members of the Sword Team became alert at the same time.
Ji Huaiying and Youyue in the crowd also became nervous.
"Beautiful little girl, may I know your name?" the village chief said, handing her the flowers in his hand.
To be honest, Ji Wanyi is not afraid of being approached, but she is afraid of being approached in an awkward way.
"Thank you, my name is Ji Wanyi." Ji Wanyi tried hard to maintain the smile on her face and reached out to take the flowers from the other person's hand.
After a few awkward chats, Ji Wanyi was rescued by Youyue.
Before long, the few people who had actually been drinking began to feel weak all over, and they started to imitate him.
But this time, everyone fell except the village chief.
"Old friend, I'm here to save you!" said the village chief, with purple light condensing on his hands.
He spread his light to the crowd.
Covered by the purple light, almost everyone was unable to move.
At the same time, they also felt a force passing through their bodies and entering their crystal cores.
The power within the crystal core was stirred, and everyone except Ji Wanyi's faces were distorted with pain.
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