At this moment, the old village chief continued to recount that heartbreaking past: "Immediately afterward, the lofty immortal sect learned of this matter and actually dispatched many powerful immortals to our village in a menacing manner, capturing many of our villagers and forcing them to enter the forbidden area to explore."
"But who could have imagined it?"
"At that time, Tiger's mother had just given birth to Tiger. Although she had not fully recovered, she was still dragging her extremely weak body after the pain of childbirth."
"He resolutely stepped forward and engaged in a thrilling life-or-death battle with the invading immortals."
The old village chief's voice trembled slightly as he spoke, as if the tragic scene from years ago was still vivid in his mind.
"What a pity! Although Tiger's mother was brave and fearless, and had killed many experts from immortal sects..."
But ultimately, due to excessive blood loss and postpartum weakness, she could not escape her fate and died tragically under the combined attack of those immortals.
The old village chief sighed deeply, his eyes filled with grief.
"Just then, Tiger's father, who had been unconscious, suddenly woke up."
"When he saw his beloved wife die tragically before his eyes, he was instantly consumed by rage. He went berserk and rushed towards the immortals without regard for anything else, vowing to avenge his wife."
The old village chief paused, then gently wiped away the tears from the corner of his eyes with his sleeve.
"After a fierce battle, Tiger's father fought with his life on the line and finally succeeded in killing all those immortals."
"But he himself was exhausted and his injuries were too severe, so he died on the spot."
At this point, the old village chief was already sobbing uncontrollably.
"Later, the Immortal Sect also sent many immortals to explore that forbidden area, but they never returned, and in the end, the matter was left unresolved."
"Since then, I have lost the protection of Tiger's father and Tiger's mother."
"Our village was plunged into dire straits."
"The wicked people from the neighboring village took the opportunity to break in and looted all the wealth that Tiger's parents had brought."
"Moreover, every few years, they forcibly abduct some innocent children, only seven or eight years old, from our village and offer them to that despicable immortal sect."
The old village chief was in tears as he spoke, his face contorted with pain.
"When I first met you, young man, I could tell at a glance that you had an extraordinary temperament and were different from ordinary people."
"Today I dare to make a request to you, young man, and I hope you will grant it."
"If there is an afterlife, I would gladly serve you like a slave to repay your great kindness!"
After speaking, the old village chief trembled as he leaned on his cane, slowly stood up, and then respectfully bowed deeply to Yuan Zhexian.
Upon seeing this, Yuan Zhexian quickly stepped forward to help the old village chief up, and said gently, "Old man, please get up quickly, please don't make such a big gesture. Just say what you need to say."
At this moment, the old village chief gazed leisurely into the distance, looking at Tiger who was playing and frolicking, his eyes filled with love and reluctance.
After a long while, he finally spoke with difficulty: "Brother, I am getting old and I am afraid I will pass away soon. I raised Tiger since he was a child, and I can't help but worry about him and his future."
"In these turbulent times, our little village is unlikely to enjoy peace for long."
"Therefore, I implore you, brother, to take Tiger away from this place."
"Even if it's just to make him a lowly servant, as long as he can keep his life, I can die in peace!"
After hearing this, Yuan Zhexian did not answer immediately, but lowered his head and pondered for a moment.
After a short while, he raised his head and said slowly, "This is not impossible, but I have two conditions."
Upon hearing this, the old village chief's previously dull eyes flashed with a glimmer of hope, and he hurriedly nodded in response, "Young man, tell me quickly, tell me quickly!"
Immediately afterwards, Yuan Zhexian spoke with a serious expression: "Firstly, I intend to take Hu Zi as my disciple."
"Secondly, I am quite interested in that forbidden area in your village and would like to go and explore it. What do you think, sir?"
After seeing Yuan Zhexian state his two requests so decisively and clearly.
However, his expression changed slightly, revealing deep worry, and he slowly said, "Young man, I'm not trying to scare you, but that forbidden area is no ordinary place."
"That place is fraught with danger, filled with unknowns and mysteries. A single misstep could lead to utter destruction. I'm truly worried about you..."
Upon hearing the old village chief's words, Yuan Zhexian remained calm and smiled as he comforted him, "Old man, you don't need to worry too much."
"Since I dared to request permission to go to the forbidden area, I naturally have a way to deal with it."
"Don't worry, nothing will happen."
After saying that, he looked firmly at the old village chief and gestured for him to lead the way.
So the old village chief led Yuan Zhexian along a winding path, and soon they arrived at a quiet path leading to the forbidden area.
Standing at the crossroads, the old village chief stopped and pointed to the winding path ahead, saying to Yuan Zhexian, "Young man, if you follow this path straight ahead, you will reach the outer edge of that forbidden area."
"Be extremely careful on the road, and don't let your guard down!"
Yuan Zhexian nodded solemnly, indicating that he already knew.
Then, he strode forward without hesitation.
Time passed quietly, and after several hours, Yuan Zhexian finally arrived at the outer edge of the legendary forbidden area.
Looking up, one could see a towering mountain range completely enveloped by a pale blue energy barrier. The barrier shimmered with a faint light, as if it contained boundless, mysterious power.
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