webnovelfull Chapter 288 Human Females Fleeing in the Beast World 16
Chapter 288 Human Females Fleeing in the Beast World 16
The middle-aged man remained silent for a long time, then sighed deeply. He seemed to be recalling something, his eyes filled with vicissitudes and helplessness.
He shook his head and said, "Girls, I understand your predicament and admire your courage, but the Heavenly Realm is not as easy to reach as you imagine."
"If the Heavenly Realm were truly accessible, all the humans from the Beast Realm would have already fled there. Do you think it's because we don't want to go?"
Shen Chumo had also thought about this question. Originally, she thought that humans were not suitable to live in the Heavenly Realm, which was why few people went there.
But hearing the middle-aged man say this now, it seems there are other unknown reasons.
Shen Chumo was filled with doubt and couldn't help but ask, "Big brother, what is the reason? Is the journey too long, or is there an insurmountable obstacle?"
The middle-aged man nodded with a wry smile.
“Girl, you guessed right. Between the Heavenly Realm and the Beast Realm lies a vast and boundless land of death, a cursed wasteland filled with all sorts of strange and terrifying beings.”
"First of all, there is an ever-changing fog in that wasteland, and once you step into it, it is very easy to lose your way."
It is said that various illusions appear within the mist, plunging people into endless fear and despair; those with weaker minds may even go mad and die within it.
The middle-aged man's voice was deep and hoarse, as if he were telling a terrifying legend that had been buried for a long time.
"Moreover, the wasteland is also home to countless ferocious magical beasts. They are enormous and possess extraordinary abilities. These magical beasts are extremely aggressive towards any creature that intrudes into their territory. Once, a sizable group attempted to cross the wasteland, but after encountering a horde of magical beasts, the entire army was wiped out, with no survivors."
At this point, a hint of fear appeared in the middle-aged man's eyes. Clearly, the horrific past he had heard about had left a very deep impression on him.
"Without someone from the Heavenly Realm to guide them, even a high-level orc would face a near-certain death if he dared to trespass into the Heavenly Realm."
Shen Chumo and Hu Le listened to the middle-aged man's words and their expressions became solemn. Hu Le's face turned pale. If they couldn't go to the Heavenly Realm, where could they go?
The middle-aged man glanced at the two of them and sighed.
“Young lady, I see you are also pitiful people. If you don’t mind, you can stay in our town for the time being.”
Shen Chumo looked wary, her gaze sweeping over the middle-aged man. After a moment, she slowly said, "Brother, we appreciate your kindness, but we have offended the orcs. They probably won't let us off easily. To avoid implicating you, let's just forget about it."
A hint of surprise flashed in the middle-aged man's eyes. He hadn't expected Shen Chumo to be so honest and kind. Usually, when humans fled to this place, they would beg him to accept them, but Shen Chumo was thinking about the safety of the town.
A warm feeling welled up in the middle-aged man's heart, making him even more determined to help Shen Chumo and the others.
"Girl, you don't need to worry. Actually, most of the people in our town are just like you. We all fled here because of war. We were all forced here by the orcs."
But don't worry, there's a reason why we're able to live here safely.
The town is surrounded by mountains and has a treacherous terrain. Only one extremely hidden path leads to the outside, making it very difficult for orcs to find.
Moreover, the people in our town are united, and we've accumulated a lot of experience dealing with orcs over the years. Even if they do come looking for us, we're confident we can protect everyone.”
Shen Chumo hesitated. She didn't want her secret to be easily exposed, but if they didn't stay, they had nowhere else to go...
Hu Le couldn't help but persuade, "Chu Mo, why don't we stay here for now? This journey has been too arduous, and everyone needs to rest. Besides, we're almost out of supplies. Let's stay and replenish our energy before making any further plans."
Shen Chumo frowned, her mind in turmoil. She looked at He Lun, hoping to get some advice from him.
Herren nodded slightly and said softly, "Chu Mo, I think Hu Le is right. Our current situation is indeed not suitable for us to travel immediately. Let's stay and rest for the time being, so we can make further plans."
Standing to the side, Shen Chumo frowned slightly, lost in thought. Her bright eyes darted around, clearly weighing the pros and cons.
After a long while, she finally seemed to have made up her mind, and nodded slightly, saying, "Brother, since that's the case, then I'll have to trouble you."
"It's just that I feel uneasy about disturbing you for no reason, so please rest assured that we will not stay here for nothing, and I will definitely pay the full amount due."
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man burst into hearty laughter, his voice as loud as a bell: "Hahaha! Young lady, you're being too polite! It's getting late, why are you talking about money? Just relax and stay here."
"Kobayashi, come here quickly, take this girl and her companion to one of our empty rooms to rest."
As the middle-aged man finished speaking, a handsome young man with a slender figure strode out of the crowd.
With a warm smile on his face, he waved to Shen Chumo in a friendly manner and said, "Sister, this way please, stay close to me."
Shen Chumo turned around and got back into the car, skillfully started the engine, and drove the car to the designated open space and parked it.
Then, she and two other people got out of the car and followed closely behind Xiaolin, walking towards the empty houses.
Along the way, a gentle breeze caressed everyone's faces, bringing a touch of coolness and gradually relaxing their tense nerves.
Led by Xiaolin, they arrived at a somewhat old-fashioned house.
Xiaolin pushed open the wooden door. Although the room was simply furnished, it was clean and tidy, with a bed, table, and chairs.
"Sisters, you can stay here. If you need anything tonight, just come to the next room and ask me for help," Xiaolin said with a smile, her eyes full of sincerity.
Shen Chumo looked at Xiaolin gratefully, "Thank you so much, Xiaolin. I'm so sorry to have troubled you all today."
Xiaolin waved her hand, "No trouble at all, sister, please rest." After saying that, she turned and left, gently closing the door behind her.
After Xiaolin left, Shen Chumo, Hu Le, and He Lun stepped into the house and began to look around their temporary dwelling.
Directly opposite the door is a spacious living room with wooden floors that have been polished to a warm, lustrous sheen, making you feel grounded when you walk on them.
In the center of the living room stood a slightly old but extremely sturdy wooden table, surrounded by several chairs. Although simple in design, they were polished to a perfect smooth finish without a single burr.
There are three rooms on each side of the living room, which is just right for three people.
The room wasn't big, but it had everything you needed.