The clansmen who had previously attacked Li Sisui spoke first:
"3721, you're finally awake! You've had a long sleep. To allow you to fully recover, we can only wait here in silence!"
Another member of the clan then spoke up:
"Let me introduce myself first. You can call me 1818 or 18, and you can call him 17."
Li Sisui nodded thoughtfully and said:
What does "3721" mean?
Li Sisui's hesitant manner, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated, did not escape the notice of the two.
Clearly, Li Sisui had much more to ask than he actually asked.
But after yesterday's events, he learned to be cautious in his words and actions.
This unfamiliar world always reveals its claws unexpectedly, catching him off guard.
The clansman called Seventeen rose and approached Li Sisui, warmly pulling him to his side and saying:
"3721 is your code name or name in the sect. It was assigned to you by the head of the outer sect and will officially take effect after the announcement at tomorrow's assembly. From now on, unless you can enter the inner sect and have your own surname, this string of numbers will stay with you."
After Seventeen finished speaking, he glanced at Li Sisui, whose expression was complicated, and said:
"Entering the inner sect may be too far away for you, so don't worry about it. The most important thing now is to remember that in the outer sect, we don't have names, we only have that string of numbers. Remember that string of numbers, it represents your identity and status within the sect."
"What is your identity and status?"
"No status, no position!"
The question-and-answer session between the two suddenly made the atmosphere a little awkward.
Because Li Sisui had only recently mastered the language, he still had some difficulty understanding it, making communication cumbersome and disorganized.
A lot of body language was needed to guide Li Sisui, which made the two who were originally very patient become irritable.
"You'll learn about the rest in time, no need to say more. Just put on this outfit and come with us!"
After saying that, Shiba took out a dark green robe from behind him and threw it to Li Sisui.
Li Sisui reached out and took the robe. A fresh scent of herbs and trees wafted over, instantly invigorating him.
Before Li Sisui could examine it closely, the robe in his hand was snatched away by Shiba.
After unfolding the long robe, he casually draped it over Li Sisui's shoulders, then pulled Li Sisui along, saying as they walked:
"Let's arrange a place for you to stay first. This cave isn't a place to live for long."
Li Sisui felt the warmth of the two people, but his doubts remained undiminished.
However, given the current situation, we can only take it one step at a time.
Seventeen seemed to have read Li Sisui's mind. She stopped and pulled Li Sisui closer, her previous friendly smile vanishing, replaced by an indifferent expression.
"This is all we can do, for you and for ourselves. Remember, though we are of the same race, our hearts are different; though we share the same lineage, fate comes first."
Li Sisui was a little confused. Why did he have to say goodbye so soon after saying he would help arrange accommodation?
What should I be grateful for?
Seeing Seventeen's expression, which said everything he needed to say, Li Sisui didn't press the matter further.
The boat will straighten itself when it reaches the bridge; those who have nothing to lose are not afraid of those who have something to lose; let the storm rage on!
The worst that can happen is death. For someone who has already died once, what is there to fear?
As Li Sisui thought about it, her originally heavy and uneasy mood began to relax.
With the mindset of making a huge profit, they walked with a certain indomitable spirit.
Upon seeing this, Seventeen thought that his words had had an effect.
He gave Li Sisui a meaningful look before striding away.
He darted past Li Sisui and came to the front of the three, while Shiba silently followed Li Sisui, thus "protecting" Li Sisui very well.
The group disappeared into the forest along the winding mountain path.
Three months later.
With a loud crash, a large tree fell down.
Li Sisui stood aside, wiped the sweat from his face, collapsed onto the ground, closed his eyes, and began to enjoy this moment of leisure.
But whenever I relax, I can't help but want to swear to vent!
Why do others reach the pinnacle of life when they time-travel, while I end up as a laborer?
Moreover, he was a laborer among slaves!
Whenever Li Sisui thought of this, he was truly furious!
I was initially excited about my new life, but after learning the truth, I didn't shed a single tear. Why? Because I had already cried all my tears!
It would be better to die and end it all!
Now I'm alive, and I'm a lumberjack every day!
The tree under your feet was felled by Li Sisui over three months!
Pay attention to the wording: it's "smash"!
This place is unprecedentedly poor in resources.
There wasn't even a fruit knife, let alone a saw.
They could only use what was available, picking out two sharp stones from the scattered rocks covering the mountains.
Some might say, "Won't you just not do it if you don't have the tools?"
Li Sisui also wanted to quit this arduous job, but if he didn't do it, he wouldn't have food to eat, and if he didn't do it, he would be stuck here logging wood until the end of time, until the seas dried up and the rocks crumbled, until he time-traveled again.
The trees here have an incredibly strong vitality!
The place where Li Sisui cut down the trees was on the edge of a cliff, and these trees had all grown up the cliff.
Looking down the cliff, the cliff face is covered with dense trees, growing upside down, and the trees become sparser as you go higher.
But once the trees grow up, they truly hold fast to the green hills and never let go, not even for a moment.
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