Seeing Wang Jinmei staring at her, Xu Nian frowned slightly.
"What are you talking about? What do I know?"
Seeing her bewildered expression, Wang Jinmei sensed something was wrong. Pointing at Xu Nian's nose, she stammered, "Do you know something, is that why you're not planning to go down the mountain?"
It's no wonder she guessed that way; her performance in recent days had truly amazed everyone, and now, because she had delayed things, she hadn't been targeted by the bandits.
Xu Nian clicked her tongue lightly, and, relying on her innocent appearance, pretended to be naive again, "Hmm? What are you talking about?"
Surprisingly, this wicked woman actually has a decent brain.
[Hahaha, the streamer's acting is so pretentious, I'm speechless, I'm just following them!]
"You're still pretending!"
Wang Jinmei shouted angrily, her face full of ferocity.
"Did you have some kind of deal with the bandits, which is how you know all this? Let me tell you, if you don't tell the truth, I'll... umm!"
Before she could finish speaking, Xu Nian made a spell with her hand. She had been arrogant and haughty, but now she was so terrified that she couldn't even speak.
Xu Nian looked at her and unconsciously sneered, her contempt obvious.
Wang Jinmei is really too noisy. If this is really publicized, the villagers will probably look at her and her brother with strange eyes.
At that time, let alone fleeing the famine, they will probably be the first to be abandoned!
So I used a little trick.
[Wow, what kind of spell is that, streamer?]
I think if you started teaching mantra chanting on stream, your viewership would be incredibly high!
Seeing the comments scrolling by, Xu Nian raised an eyebrow and casually replied, "Why are you learning spells at such a young age? Study hard and improve every day, so you can become an astronaut when you grow up."
The comments section was filled with speechless rebuttals, and the number of views soared accordingly.
Inside, the villagers were discussing the matter with trepidation.
"If it hadn't been for that heavy rain, would we have been the ones killed?"
"Yeah, I think it's really too risky. Who could have known there were robbers down there? My heart is pounding!"
Xu Nian walked in as they finished talking, her expression calm.
She walked up to the village chief and said, word by word, "Village chief, we should discuss our next route."
Seeing that she wasn't joking, the village chief didn't underestimate her and explained in detail, "There are only two paths down the mountain: the mountain path and the water path."
"Although the mountain road is convenient, there are too many people coming and going. Now that there is a famine, even the bandits are not getting enough to eat. They will definitely kill anyone they see. So we absolutely cannot take the mountain road."
Xu Nian analyzed the situation seriously, her eyes sharp, and then she made a talisman to cast a divination.
The mountain roads are treacherous, but the waterways are passable.
"Therefore, I suggest that everyone take the waterway today to avoid any further accidents."
As soon as Xu Nian finished speaking, the villagers started chattering amongst themselves.
"I think this girl makes sense. I don't want to get involved with those damned bandits and lose my food and my life!"
"Exactly! Forget about convenience, our lives are more important!"
The village chief frowned, but he seriously pondered Xu Nian's words.
What she said was true; the waterway was the best option.
However, the village chief had some doubts. How could this woman, who usually only knew how to yell at her younger brother and had a bad temper, have become so intelligent?
Although puzzled, the village chief didn't think much of it, assuming that the prolonged famine had simply changed her personality.
"Then it's decided..."
"I disagree!"
Before the village chief could finish speaking, several burly men resigned themselves, saying, "Going by water would take so long! What banditry? I don't think it's possible at all!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Nian frowned impatiently, looking somewhat speechless.
The village chief stared at the menacing-looking men, but ultimately said nothing more.
After all, even though everyone was fleeing the famine together, he didn't need to do things that were thankless and exhausting.
Seeing that Xu Nian looked unhappy, Da Bao grabbed the hem of her clothes with his wrinkled hands and said timidly, "Sister, don't pay attention to them."
Erbao also came over and nodded in agreement.
Although my sister used to throw them away every day, now she not only protects them, but also conjures up white steamed buns for them to eat every day. My sister is the best person in the world.
Seeing the two children in this state, Xu Nian felt much relieved. Noticing the people around her looking over, she picked one up in each hand and shouted as she walked out, "What nonsense are you talking about? Do you believe I'll throw you away?"
As soon as they turned into a deserted corner, Xu Nian took out some snacks and stuffed them into Da Bao and Er Bao's hands, her face still fierce, "Eat these."
Da Bao and Er Bao exchanged a glance, then took the food without hesitation and put it in their mouths. Their eyes lit up as they exclaimed, "It's so delicious!"
How exactly does my sister conjure up all these delicious treats?
However, they didn't want to delve into it. After all, in this time of famine, being able to eat one's fill was a luxury, let alone these delicious and exotic treats.
After resting for a while, everyone got up and headed towards the waterway.
"Hey, you guys are really going to travel by water?"
The group advocating for hiking the mountain trails laughed heartily. The leader looked around and clicked his tongue, saying, "What cowards, they don't even dare to hike the mountain trails."
Xu Nian glanced at them
That idiot.
[Hahahaha, I saw the speechless look on the streamer's face, it cracked me up.]
If I were to flee famine with the streamer, and she said to go east, I would absolutely not go west!
Some of the people traveling by water were tempted to join, but the village chief's gaze silenced them.
The group split into two groups, with Xu Nian lagging behind at the back, her mind slightly unsettled.
The mountain path was convenient, and the group had already reached the mountainside.
The situation appeared calm and uneventful, but Xu Nian's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
On the other side.
"What bandits? I haven't seen any of them."
The man strode forward, "We'll definitely get there before the village chief and the others, and then..."
Before the man could finish speaking, a large group of fierce-looking bandits suddenly jumped in front of them, their knives gleaming.
The knife tips were pointed at the villagers' throats; the bandits looked ferocious and their faces were contorted with rage.
"Hand over your grain, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
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