Chapter 68 The dust has settled. This spot can be used to exchange for Sister Shuyan's forever...
In the blink of an eye, the fate of a tribe was quietly decided.
The traitors were executed, their forces were purged, and their gods were overthrown.
Things happened too fast and there was no turning back, leaving only the people who remained in place in silence.
Only after Ayan's figure quickly disappeared did people begin to whisper among themselves.
"Is the witch doctor really dead?"
"You know the chieftain's bow. Last winter, she shot an arrow through the wolf king's throat from a hundred paces away, let alone a human..."
"As expected of the clan chief's daughter, Ayan's archery skills are just as good as her mother's."
The archers brought by Ayan were also still shaken: "Alian is incredibly audacious. He actually dared to come and usurp the throne while the clan leader was bedridden. If he really succeeds, we will definitely not have a good ending."
Ah Yan's men had already carried the deceased away, preparing to burn him to ashes.
Some people still have doubts: "The witch doctor is dead, will the gods punish us?"
"Where did this god come from? If there really is a god, how could he just stand by and watch the witch doctor deceive us for so many years?" someone said categorically.
"But……"
At this moment, a woman spoke softly: "Actually, I stopped believing him a long time ago."
Everyone turned to look at her.
“Last year, my daughter was critically ill. He only gave her a bowl of talisman water, but her condition didn’t improve; in fact, it got worse. Later, Chief Li Shan went up the mountain overnight to collect herbs, brewed them into a medicinal soup, and gave it to the child, which pulled her back from the brink of death.” She wiped her eyes.
"The chieftain saved my child's life, and I have always been grateful. But later, the witch doctor said it was thanks to his rituals and prayers!"
Many people then suddenly remembered similar experiences.
Witch doctors always do this: they attribute good things to the gods and bad things to dishonesty.
Even when he, the most "devout" of them all, died from an arrow wound, his god never appeared to save him.
After a long pause, someone finally said, "Actually, there have never been any gods, right?"
The leaves were still rustling in the wind above the treetops.
People remained silent, but they already knew the answer in their hearts.
Someone glanced discreetly to the other side; Danzhu still stood in the center of the crowd, like a silent statue.
The woman had just displayed a display of unparalleled bravery, which no one had ever seen before, but she quickly returned to silence.
She lowered her eyes, looking at the knife in her hand, lost in thought.
In the past, when she followed behind Ah Lian, she always kept her head down and looked meek, so much so that people around her dared to tease her at will.
Now that she holds a knife in her hand, even her silence has become sharp.
No one dared to step forward easily anymore.
Danzhu held the knife to his chest and suddenly took a step toward the direction where Ayan and Achao had left.
Fearing she might harm the clan leader, someone gritted their teeth and mustered their courage to step forward and stop her: "Miss Danzhu, the clan leader is now..."
“I won’t bother her,” Danzhu said.
They were speaking Mandarin.
She never uttered a single word of the mountain dialect from beginning to end.
The person who was trying to stop her paused, and Danzhu brushed past her, creating a gentle breeze.
Only after she had walked away did people realize that the hem of her plain-colored robe was stained with bright red.
It was the color that Allen never got to wear, even until his death.
But at the last moment, it stained the hem of her clothes.
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The live stream chat was flooded with comments.
Wow, this plot is more shocking than any TV series I've ever watched!
[This scene is well-shot; it captures the most authentic power struggles within a primitive tribe!]
[I just heard A-Chao tell Danzhu's story. I thought she would remain silent forever, but I never expected her to be the one who ultimately turned the tables!]
Me too, I never expected her to make a move. So she's been harboring resentment and lying dormant all these years?
As Lu Xun once said, "Either erupt in silence or perish in silence." Only now do I truly understand the meaning of those words...
[Exciting! They overthrew theocracy while purging the traitors. This old Deng, who's all about deception, deserves a lesson!]
Just now, Wen Yu was hiding in the shadows and saw the whole thing.
She held her breath and didn't make a sound, only almost unable to resist helping when Ayan was restrained.
But seeing Danzhu's next move, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Very well, matters between mountain people should be resolved by the mountain people themselves.
The barrage of comments was full of excited discussions about the plot from beginning to end, which surprised her. She thought the system would automatically block this part.
After all, the system had already enabled the blocking function when she went to help in the delivery room before.
Unexpectedly, the system only automatically blurred some parts of the screen, and the live stream remained online.
"System, do we not need to block it?" Wen Yu asked casually.
The system stated matter-of-factly: "Host, the previous blocking was only to protect patient privacy. In my assessment, it hasn't reached the point where complete blocking is necessary yet."
[Furthermore, host, based on my data analysis, this storyline is beneficial for increasing the number of viewers in the live stream.]
You wouldn't believe it until you hear it, and it'll surprise you.
Wen Yu glanced at the comments and found that the audience's topic had veered to another level.
[Seriously, the actors they hired this time are amazing! From the tone of their lines to their expressions, movements, and that deep-seated hatred...it's not something just anyone could pull off!]
[That's what real acting looks like! The entertainment industry should learn from this; even the extras' performances are better than yours!]
[Moreover, this filming is very unique; the locations, costumes, and casting are all high-quality and not at all artificial. It's entirely filmed on location, and it's on par with real TV dramas.]
How many TV dramas these days are filmed on location? Most are probably shot in studios.
[Ugh, the show I was watching yesterday suddenly doesn't seem so good anymore! I'm going to cut this out and post it on all the platforms!!]
[+1 to the comment above! I already posted it, this part is just too captivating for me to resist!]
[New here, need some clarification: Is this a revenge plot? It's so exciting!]
The barrage of comments was scrolling by rapidly, seemingly attracting quite a few new viewers.
For a while, people were discussing the plot and asking about the relationships between the characters, chatting enthusiastically.
As viewers spontaneously shared this exciting storyline on various platforms, the number of viewers in the live stream began to skyrocket, soaring from 290,000 to 320,000.
Wen Yu was dumbfounded.
The numbers that were previously impossible to reach were actually achieved just like that?
It seems like she hasn't done anything yet!
Is it not just her farming and infrastructure-building life that viewers love to watch, but also the turbulent stories that happen around her?
The system immediately sent a congratulatory message: [Congratulations, host, on completing this stage of the mission! Reward: 1 permanent employment slot for a high-level NPC in the in-game store!]
[Host, you can now go to the shop and choose any NPC you like.]
Wen Yu remained silent for a moment.
She knew better than anyone the allure of those NPCs.
Whether it's a scientist who can drive technological development, an educator who can innovate the education system, or a top expert in various fields, any one of them can bring about earth-shattering changes to this era.
But she just wanted to be willful this once.
“System,” she said softly, “I don’t want to choose those high-level NPCs anymore. Can I use this spot to exchange for Sister Shuyan staying permanently?”
"Host, this does not conform to the principle of optimal selection." The system responded calmly.
“I know. But I have one more condition.”
Wen Yu took a deep breath and continued, "I want to make sure that if the employment relationship ends in the future, she can return to her original body and have the same healthy physique as she does now."
This requirement is clearly beyond the system's normal processing capabilities.
It's a bit down: [Attempting to request a server... Please wait, host.]
While waiting for the system to reply, Wen Yu waited silently.
She discovered that she did not aspire to be a king or emperor in this era, nor did she want to drive any industrial revolution or make a name for herself in history.
Her greatest wish is simply to protect her family and friends.
Finally, the system's voice sounded again: [Application submitted to the host. The host has not rejected it, but please note: even if your conditions are met, this exchange will still result in a significant loss in the value of your reward. Are you sure you want to continue?]
"I'm sure," Wen Yu said without hesitation.
What kind of loss?
For her, it was clearly a win.
The system message reads: "Liang Shuyan has been added to the permanent NPC slot. Her fate is now at the host's discretion."
[Now, the final main quest is being issued to the host.]
[1. Increase the number of viewers in the live stream to 500,000 and the positive review rate to over 80%.]
[2. Raise the Ancient World reputation to "Household Name".]
[Completing the above two tasks will initiate the final settlement process.]
Wen Yu: "..."
This is terrible.
She knew the mission would be difficult, but she didn't expect it to be this difficult.
Isn't the difficulty of this system's tasks a bit too outrageous?
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The entrance to the delivery room was crowded with people who wanted to see the clan chief's newborn child.
Cui Pingchun, however, stood in the doorway of the delivery room and said solemnly, "The clan leader needs to rest and has already gone to sleep. Please do not disturb her."
People felt some regret, but they also understood the implications, so they thanked the doctors from the city.
Chen Miaozhi, who was standing nearby, held Ayan's little sister and showed her to her: "Don't worry, she's very healthy, and the clan leader is also doing well."
Ayan could tell at a glance that the doctors had gone to great lengths, and she repeatedly expressed her gratitude: "Thank you all for your help. I will never forget your kindness!"
She then turned to Liang Shuyan, somewhat embarrassed, and bowed deeply according to the etiquette of the "city people": "Dr. Liang, I'm sorry."
Liang Shuyan helped her up, saying, "You acted rashly in the heat of the moment. Next time something happens, just tell us properly. Saving lives is our duty."
Ayan nodded emphatically.
She once thought that the "city people" were all monsters, but Danzhu and the women in front of her repeatedly shattered her perception.
They were kind-hearted, and even after being offended by her, they didn't hold a grudge and were willing to help wholeheartedly, which was completely different from the greedy image described by the elders in the clan.
Perhaps, the mountain people really have become complacent and isolated.
She suddenly wanted to learn Mandarin properly, because she would need to interact with them in the future.
She is grateful to her mother for teaching her Mandarin. Although she stumbles along, at least she can communicate well.
So much happened that day that evening arrived in the blink of an eye. As darkness fell, torches were lit in the village, their light illuminating the forest like scattered stars.
Ayan suddenly remembered that she was the host, and quickly invited everyone: "Let's stay in the village tonight and do our best to be good hosts."
She then instructed the mountain people around her: "Go and bring out the best food to entertain our guests!"
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Author's note: This dungeon is almost finished~
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