Shen Lingxue nodded: "Hello, let me introduce you. These are all staff members of our TV station. This is Fang Xiu, Zhao Hao, and Liu Shuai. I'm sure you already know why we're here, Village Chief."
Village Chief Wang nodded and smiled, "I know, I know. The city wants to develop it into a tourist attraction, so you came here to film the scenery of Heishui Village for publicity and reporting. This is a good thing for our village. We'll have to trouble you these next few days."
"It's no trouble at all, it's our job, and we hope you can cooperate, village chief."
"Definitely, definitely. But it's getting dark now, let's film tomorrow. Um, there are no hotels in the village, so I can only invite you to stay at my house. I don't know if people from big cities like you will be comfortable in a mountain village."
After exchanging a few more polite words, the group went to his home under the guidance of Village Chief Wang.
As expected of the village chief, Wang's house was noticeably better than the brick houses of the other villagers. It was a small courtyard surrounded by several bungalows, somewhat like a beggar's version of a traditional courtyard house.
"Guifang, the reporters from the city are here. Quickly get them something to eat."
As Village Chief Wang called out, a stout middle-aged woman came out of the house.
She seemed to have never seen so many city people before, and was clearly at a loss when she saw Fang Xiu and his group, not knowing where to put her hands.
“This is my daughter-in-law, Wang Guifang. My son went to work in the city, so it’s just the three of us living here right now. So don’t worry, there’s enough room.”
"Guifang, hurry and catch a chicken, then stir-fry some mushrooms and wild vegetables to entertain our guests."
Wang Guifang seemed eager to escape and hurriedly went to prepare the meal.
Zhao Hao seemed unwilling to trouble them, and quickly said, "Village Chief Wang, there's no need to trouble us. We ate in the car earlier, so we're not hungry yet."
Shen Lingxue chimed in, "That's right, Village Chief Wang. Let's skip the meal for now. We've been driving all day and are exhausted. We want to rest as soon as possible."
"Oh, I didn't think it through. Guifang, don't prepare the food yet, go and boil some water. Fugui, take Miss Chen and the others to their room."
"Oh, Grandpa."
After all that fuss, Fang Xiu and the others settled down at Village Chief Wang's house.
Because Village Chief Wang's house is very large, and there are only three people living there, there are many empty rooms, which is enough for Fang Xiu and his family to each have a room.
That night, after Village Chief Wang and the others had gone to sleep, Fang Xiu and the others gathered together in the room.
"Have you noticed anything unusual?" Shen Lingxue asked the group.
Liu Shuai shook his head, indicating that he had not found anything.
Zhao Hao, however, remarked with some emotion, "When I was working, I felt that I had suffered enough. But now, compared to the village chief and the others, my working days were nothing."
Village Chief Wang's family isn't well-off, yet he still cooks chicken for us. I've heard people say before that chickens are very important to them because they lay eggs, so they don't easily kill a chicken unless it's very old.
Liu Shuai then realized something: "So that's why you lied and said you ate in the car, because you didn't want them to spend money."
Zhao Hao nodded: "If possible, I would like to donate some money to Blackwater Village after the mission is completed."
At this moment, Shen Lingxue crossed her arms and said calmly, "She is clearly not doing well herself and is constantly at risk of losing control of her spirituality, yet she can't bear to see others suffer."
Zhao Hao was slightly embarrassed, but still stubbornly said, "Weren't you the same? You objected when we were stewing the chicken just now."
"I object because when we're out on a mission, we don't know where the strange creature is. To be on the safe side, we can't eat food from outsiders. Besides, although chickens are precious to them, it's not like an entire family would depend on just one chicken for eggs."
Although Heishui Village is a remote mountain village, it is rich in resources. The villagers rely on the mountains and rivers for their livelihood. Take chickens for example, there are countless wild chickens raised in the mountains. Almost every household raises them, and they are even sold in the city. A special brand has been established, with wild chickens as the main product.
A single wild pheasant can sell for several times the price of other types of chicken.
Zhao Hao: "......"
He suddenly felt a little embarrassed, as if a poor boy was about to donate money to a millionaire.
Liu Shuai then exclaimed in surprise, "The blackwater wild chickens that are sold at exorbitant prices in supermarkets are from this village?"
Shen Lingxue nodded.
Zhao Hao was even more embarrassed.
"Since nothing unusual has been found, let's rest. We'll set off for the Blackwater River first thing tomorrow morning. According to the information, the strange event is very likely related to the Blackwater River. Also, since the three of you are newcomers, it's best if you sleep in the same room and take turns keeping watch. Remember, when facing strange events, the biggest abnormality is the absence of any unusual features."
"And what about you? Aren't you coming with us?" Zhao Hao asked Shen Lingxue.
Shen Lingxue sneered and glanced at Zhao Hao: "After becoming a Spirit Master, everyone's personality will be more or less affected by strange powers, and they will have more negative emotions than ordinary people. Now it seems that the influence on you is self-evident. That's right, after all, you awakened a sexual ability."
Zhao Hao quickly retorted, "What are you talking about? I didn't mean to sleep with you. I just think that since there are strange things in Blackwater Village, it's safer for everyone to stay together at all times."
"Do you even believe what you say?" Shen Lingxue sneered, then turned and left.
In fact, when carrying out a mission, Shen Lingxue would not choose to be alone in a room, and might not even sleep at night, since she could lose her life if she was not careful when facing strange events.
But this time it's different; she knows the inside story.
This bizarre incident is not a C-level mission at all, but a D-level one, or even a D within a D.
Wang Dehai now values Fang Xiu highly and doesn't want him to take too much risk, but in order to improve his abilities, he has no choice but to send him on missions.
Therefore, this strange event was carefully selected by Wang Dehai, specifically to have Fang Xiu come and gain experience.
And she, Shen Lingxue, was the nanny.
With her current strength, carrying out a D-level mission would not improve her abilities at all, so she is here to act as a babysitter.
It was purely Wang Dehai who sent her to protect Fang Xiu and the other two.
Fang Xiu has great potential and cannot be allowed to fail. Although Fatty Liu Shuai can only teleport 20 centimeters, the bureau judges that once he advances to the second tier, his combat power will not be underestimated.
As for Zhao Hao, he was only there to make up the numbers because of Fang Xiu.
This made Shen Lingxue very unhappy.
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