However, Mingyuan and the others are indeed the original souls, although their bodies are different from the originals...
Because the system recognizes them as the same person, the favorability ratings are retained.
Does this mean that in this illusory world, the only constant is reality...?
Mingyuan, Luoshui, Qinqiu... they are all real, even the annoying Hongxiao and Muguang are real, the favorability ratings retained by the system are the best proof.
It seems that the romanceable characters are probably all real, but why they were pulled into this illusion is currently impossible to verify.
Because Ye Nianzhen looked serious and remained silent for a long time while thinking, the caravan leader probably thought she was saddened by the news of the current state of the human base, so he comforted her, saying, "Those things happened many years ago. Although there are not many humans left now, they are actually living a more comfortable life because the number of zombies and monsters has decreased."
“We also went through a long period of grief, but life goes on... and for us, the only way to survive is to pull ourselves together.”
He patted Ye Nianzhen on the shoulder: "Which base were you from before, little girl? If I know anything about that base, I will tell you everything I know."
Ye Nianzhen shook her head: "I originally stayed at the Northern Base for a while. Before that, it was a small, unknown base that you probably haven't heard of."
"Alright." The leader didn't press further, but instead instructed his men to pack their things, preparing to stay there for the night and leave tomorrow.
Ye Nianzhen also left with her people. The news she heard did surprise her, and she needed time to process it.
Seeing that Ye Nianzhen remained silent and looked worried, Mingyuan suggested on the way back, "If you are concerned about what's going on outside, I can accompany you to take a look."
He was referring to me, not us, and clearly didn't mean to include anyone else.
Few in the group could actually understand this subtle, sarcastic remark, except for Mu Guang, who rolled his eyes and gave a look of disdain.
But just because others don't understand doesn't mean they won't express their opinions.
Luo Shui, being straightforward, was the first to speak up: "Me too, me too, I'll go with you!"
Although Qin Qiu didn't speak, he nodded at Ye Nianzhen, making his attitude very clear.
Hongxiao frowned. He didn't say anything, but his expression clearly showed that he was not willing to be left alone here.
Ye Nianzhen smiled and shook her head: "Let me think about it some more."
*
After thinking about it all night, the next day arrived quickly. When Ye Nianzhen went out of her room, she found everyone else waiting for her to make a decision.
She was indeed very concerned about the situation outside, and after a night, she had calmed down a lot, so she nodded and said, "Let's go."
"Yay!" Luo Shui was the first to jump up, then ran back to his room to pack his luggage. He strung the straw bear that Ye Nianzhen had given him on a rope and wore it around his neck. To leave room for him to transform into his beast form, he left the rope long, which swayed as he ran.
Mingyuan simply took out a package from behind him, indicating that he had anticipated this and had packed his things last night.
Everyone else went back to their rooms to pack their things, except for Mu Guang and Gu Shibing, who remained where they were.
Ye Nianzhen asked them curiously, "Aren't you packing your things?"
Mu Guang laughed dismissively: "So you're assuming I'll go with you?"
Ye Nianzhen smiled and said, "No, I was just asking politely."
Gu Shibing calmly replied, "I don't have anything to pack."
Ye Nianzhen ignored Mu Guang and let him do whatever he wanted. If he wanted to come along, she would happily follow him in a moment. She turned to find the clan leader to explain the situation and then asked the caravan leader if she could join them.
This is more convenient, and having someone guide you is always more efficient than wandering around on your own.
With the leader's approval, the others returned after packing their things. Mingyuan helped Ye Nianzhen pack her own things; he was meticulous and Ye Nianzhen trusted him completely.
And so, the group decided to leave the tribe and go to see the current human base.
Many people in the tribe were reluctant to part with them. Some of the girls had actually taken a liking to someone in their group, and at that moment they secretly hid behind the crowd and wiped away their tears.
It was expected that Qin Qiu and Ming Yuan would be popular, but it was unexpected that Luo Shui would also be so strong.
Although the Luoshui humanoid is very good-looking, it is not very popular with girls because of its naive personality.
However, he now has a beast form, and the bear is still very powerful, so he would be a good marriage prospect for the beastmen girls.
After bidding farewell to the villagers, Ye Nianzhen and the others left with the caravan.
It was still springtime. Although springtime on the snowfields wasn't particularly bright, it was already more vibrant than during the harsh winter. Trees were sprouting green leaves, and tender grasses were growing beneath the snow.
In particular, as they walked south, the snow gradually thinned until only sparse small snowflakes remained, and the ground was gradually covered by green vegetation.
Just then, they arrived at the nearest human base.
*
As the caravan leader had said, the base was very small, with probably less than fifty residents. There probably wasn't much prey in the area near the snowfield, and most of the people here were sallow-faced and thin, and not in good spirits.
If I had to say, those who married into the orc tribes were better off than these people.
Upon seeing the caravan, they excitedly gathered around, asking about their haul and recent plans.
Harvests were closely related to their lives, and the caravan's plans to go out to trade also indirectly affected their standard of living.
Of course, if the caravan goes out frequently, the people in the caravan will be very tired and will inevitably complain, so it is not appropriate for them to openly urge them.
At this moment, some people noticed that there were some unfamiliar faces in the caravan, and among them were several people who were clearly dressed as beastmen and were strong and muscular. They immediately became wary and observed Ye Nianzhen and the others from a distance.
The caravan leader explained, "They are from the neighboring orc tribe. They are very curious about the human base and wanted to take a look. Of course, they also brought some items that can be traded."
The caravan leader gave Ye Nianzhen a wink, and Ye Nianzhen immediately understood, nodding and saying, "That's right, we have some magic crystals, fresh beast meat, and some sturdy cloth."
The magic crystals were something Qin Qiu had picked up in the mountains, and the cloth was woven by the girls in the tribe. Ye Nianzhen took some as payment for her work in the tribe before she left. As for the beast meat…
Luo Shui looked at their packs strangely: "We didn't bring any animal meat. We hunted and ate it all on the way here."
(End of this chapter)
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