Chapter 9, A Dangerous World

Although it is quite difficult, we have not been without good fortune. Achen is likely to give us a surprise

Barbarians never support idle people, not even orphans

When it comes to Lu Chen, even the patriarch's face revealed a hint of a smile

If a certain region undergoes changes, they can still seek assistance from their ancestral land; however, if turmoil occurs everywhere, even if they call for help, they will not receive support

But now, changes are occurring everywhere; even if they migrate, where can they go

Alas, if only we could become barbarian blood warriors, for the essence of the barbarian blood warriors can harm evil spirits

"Bai Lao, do you really think Achen has awakened his bloodline?"

Well, it happened during the day, although it was not our team's, it still occurred while patrolling in the daytime

With a sigh, the shaman said nothing, but the chief of the Barbarian Bull Village had already understood the meaning of Elder Bai, which further deepened the furrow in his brow

Such difficulties are known to the shaman, yet he is also powerless. If it were merely a matter of danger in one place, they could choose to either seek assistance or relocate the village.

Barbarians rely on their physical strength and vital energy to engage in combat

His thoughts are completely different from mine; I wish to embrace the night, while he fears it. However, this is not his fault; I possess strength, whereas he does not, and thus, he can only succumb to fear

Do not harbor any illusions; I have already used the totem pillar to contact other villages and the ancestral land. Such events are not occurring solely in our area; many places are experiencing turmoil.

After a while, he finally spoke up

Are you sure it is daytime

Listening to his sentiments and reflecting on his own plans, Lu Chen distinctly felt the changes brought about by strength

Although it was known in advance that this would be the outcome, upon receiving the confirmation, Chief Daishi's expression still turned a difficult shade of ashen.

However, similarly, due to the dangers, this harvest has also decreased significantly

Chen, what do you think we should do? The village guard has suffered most of its casualties at night!

The village guard, the hunting team, or other occupations, the male barbarians must choose one.

Indeed, in the wilderness, the population, especially the male population, is considered the most valuable asset of the village and cannot be consumed indiscriminately

Like the previous barbarian youths, Achen and Tiedun, both were automatically enrolled in the village guard due to their status as orphans

Thinking of the benefits of the barbarian warrior, the expression of the iron pillar became excited

However, just by looking at their furrowed brows, one can understand that what brought them together for discussion is not a good thing

From a young age, people have been honing their bodies. Once the body has been refined to a certain extent, they will cause their entire being to be filled with vigorous energy, refining it further, leading to a qualitative transformation of their vital energy, thereby enhancing their own strength

The local population is insufficient, and they will certainly prioritize the preservation of those large villages

After all, beasts, even the frenzied ones, are relatively easy to defend against, whereas the strange occurrences at night are much more difficult to handle. In this world, the dangers of the night are dozens of times greater than those of the day

The power of evil spirits has strengthened and increased in number

The sorrow of the iron pillar caused Lu Chen's thoughts to pause for a moment

After receiving the clear news, Lu Chen's expression became somewhat gloomy

This kind of message cannot be ignored even by Lu Chen

Lu Chen was here conversing with Tie Dun while contemplating his own way out. Meanwhile, the leader of the village and the shaman also gathered together.

However, for barbarian youths like Achen and Tiedun, the patrol teams scheduled their patrols during the daytime, which made Achen and Tiedun much safer

What should we do then

By the end of this year, we will have to transition to the night. Currently, malevolent forces are rampant, appearing even during the day. What shall we do at night

Alas

This remark caused the shaman to look displeased

Before the age of thirteen, it is possible for the village to provide some care, but after reaching thirteen, the barbarians are required to become independent

Three days later, victory must be achieved. After the victory, directly advance to the swordsman rank, then go on night patrols, participate in battles, and gain experience points

Do you know that yesterday, someone was possessed by an evil spirit during the day? He did not survive and has now died

Lu Chen is in sorrow, and the iron post beside him is likewise

White Old, do you think it is possible that a powerful anomaly has come to us, causing other malevolent entities to incite a riot and become active

Thinking of the world changing, the malevolent spirits that were originally active at night will now appear during the day. Lu Chen felt a chill run through him; however, despite the sense of crisis, he understood that there was nothing he could change at this moment.

Moreover, my experience points can only be gained through combat. It seems that, for the sake of future considerations, I will have to engage in night patrols from now on

Just as Lu Chen continued to ponder, the sound of the iron block rang out again

Unlike cultivating inner strength in the Central Plains, the barbaric tribes living in the wilderness have relatively simple methods of cultivation, aside from the strange practices of shamans

... ...

Looking at the silent leader, the shaman suddenly thought of something and smiled briefly.

Daytime patrols are generally safe. Since I was thirteen, and now approaching sixteen, I have only encountered danger once. If I continue to patrol during the day, the food allocated to me will barely be enough to fill me up.

After a moment of sorrow, he let out a sigh

"Bai Lao, was Hei Zi really killed by the evil spirit? That was during the day!"

It is not just one incident, but two, and they occurred within a short period of time. It seems that I have been attacked, and it is not an accident; rather, there are changes occurring in this world. I hope it is a change within the region; if it is a change on a global scale, then it would be dangerous

Thus, our village cannot hold out for much longer; there have been continuous deaths among the patrol team, and the number of attacks on those who go out hunting has also increased. However, if we do not allow the hunting team to go out, we will not have enough food.

Lu Chen wanted to go on a night patrol, but his teammate and close friend Tie Dun was feeling troubled

Whether it is changes in the region or in the world, they are beyond my ability to resolve. For now, all I can do is to enhance my strength as quickly as possible. As long as my strength is high, I can survive anywhere.

I have my own path to follow, however, the immediate priority is to demonstrate the strength of a fierce warrior, so that I can not only acquire resources but also gain a certain status

At the age of thirteen, I joined the ranks and conducted daily patrols around the village in exchange for food

Moreover, after becoming a barbarian warrior, we will automatically be assigned to a large house, and the village will also designate someone to take care of us, and we can become a captain in the patrol team

The shaman spoke little, but the leader, Da Shi, had already understood something

For the relatively weak barbarian youth, the village has implemented some protective measures

In response, Lu Chen also smiled slightly

However, although I understand, I do not wish to become like him. I must be strong; in this world, if one is not strong, one will perish.

Strengthen defenses and reduce outings

After a moment of contemplation, the shaman spoke: "The ancestral land is currently seeking a solution, and we ourselves actually have a method. We cannot endure, and neither can the other tribes. This winter's market may very well experience some unforeseen changes"

However, upon hearing this solution, he did not show any signs of joy on his face. Clearly, the changes in the assembly might resolve the village's continuity issues, but that solution would not be a good thing