CHAPTER 513: CHAPTER 274: HOPE VILLAGE RECOGNIZED BY OTHER TERRITORY LORDS

Watching the longing and resolve on Jin Jingshan’s face, a spark of light flashed in the eyes of Viscount Kains and his companions.

Compared to these newer territories, it seemed that the established ones truly lacked that spirit of enterprise.

Their territory had the strength and size to be promoted to Town Level, yet they hesitated because they feared the Territory Wars that came with such a promotion.

Over time, they had become a bit complacent, content to be among the top players at the village level.

But they could see that these new territories were different.

Their goal seemed to be to aim for better territories relentlessly!

Like Hope Village now hiring intermediate Undead Mages and intermediate Beastmen, could it really be just to spend money?

Impossible! Hope Village was surely aiming to increase the number of Intermediate Professionals in its territory.

Perhaps, they too should strive to take their territories a step further.

After all, their situation was much better than that of Hope Village.

Though Hope Village led the way in development, it had also attracted much attention, provoking aggressive territories to set their sights on it.

Thinking of Viscount Wolf’s "encounter" in Hope Village, there was a high chance he would seek revenge, though it was uncertain whether he would succeed.

Then, snapping back to reality, Viscount Kains and his group nodded to Jin Jingshan and his companions before departing.

The four, having come together, naturally left together.

Watching their departing figures, Jin Jingshan and the others also came back to their senses.

"Let’s head back, too! We can meet again if the opportunity arises," Jin Jingshan initiated.

The fruits of this visit to Hope Village were truly significant; they had to go back, sort things out, and start planning the next steps for their own territories.

Riding on the coattails of Hope Village, their territories would also see significant developments!

"Uh-huh," Guo Yunxiu and the others nodded in agreement.

Observing their ambitious expressions, Bei Wenkang felt a bit out of place.

Their territories were far from Hope Village, so residents would come to Hope Village for vacations, merely as tourists, not to resettle.

But his Yuxi Village was too close to Hope Village.

Once the residents realized how good Hope Village was, they might very well move there en masse.

It was in human nature to pursue a better life, and he couldn’t stop them; trying to do so would only breed resentment.

His one consolation was the contrast with Qinghe Village.

He had learned from his subordinates who had just arrived in Hope Village that Qinghe Village had suffered an internal strife, and most of its Residents had fled, with a small part settling in Yuxi Village, while a significant portion had moved on quickly to Hope Village.

Hearing about Qinghe Village’s troubles, which coincidentally occurred right before a Territory War, Bei Wenkang felt a twinge of relief.

He was grateful that he had experienced a "setback" by Hope Village when he was becoming arrogant as a Lord, which had prompted him to change.

Although some Professionals would aim for better prospects and head to Hope Village, he believed that there would be those willing to stay in Yuxi Village.

Noticing Bei Wenkang’s changing expressions, Jin Jingshan and the others turned their attention to him.

Yuxi Village, currently a Level 2 village, wasn’t initially part of their group’s plans, but Yuxi’s unique feature was its Task Center, which allowed them to stay in touch.

Thus, it was necessary to strengthen their ties.

"In the future, we’ll also open up to Yuxi Village, and since we’re connected, it’s best we help each other to navigate this world more stably," Jin Jingshan reassured Bei Wenkang like an elder brother.

Being so close to a powerful territory like Hope Village was somewhat unfortunate for Yuxi Village, but it also had its advantages, as it could benefit from Hope Village’s influence.

As long as Yuxi Village didn’t act up, its future development should face no significant problems.

Regaining his composure, Bei Wenkang hastily agreed with a nod: "Yes, yes."

Seeing Bei Wenkang’s straightforward gaze, Jin Jingshan rather admired him.

If they were as close to Hope Village, they might not maintain such a good mindset as Bei Wenkang’s.

After some more casual conversation, Jin Jingshan and his group proceeded straight to the Task Center, while Bei Wenkang waited at a roadside stop and caught a Beast Cart.

He returned directly to the hotel he was staying at and took the Soldiers who had accompanied him on his visit, truly leaving this time.

As they left the city gates, they encountered a group coming to seek a new life in Hope Village.

Looking at the other party’s appearance, Bei Wenkang and his group knew they were their own people.

"You’re from where? Qinghe Village?" Bei Wenkang thought of Qinghe Village and asked subconsciously.

As soon as he asked this question, someone in the group couldn’t help but get startled and blurted out, "How did you know?"

"There were people from Qinghe Village who ran here before, and naturally, we heard about the changes in your territory," Bei Wenkang explained with a smile.

"To think someone managed to escape so early, that’s really impressive."

"Yeah! We only managed to escape during the chaos."

"They must have been prepared ahead of time."

"That damned Qinghe Village, it really screwed us over."

"We finally escaped."

"..."

Hearing the name of Qinghe Village, the group couldn’t help but start cursing.

They had been living under the immense pressure of Qinghe Village, their whole being cautious and on edge.

They suppressed their feelings before out of necessity, but now that they were free, they needed to vent.

While they were cursing, they saw Bei Wenkang and his group patiently listening, even showing a hint of sympathy, and felt slightly reassured.

Then, their gaze fell on Bei Wenkang, who obviously led this group, and the apparent leader among them asked, "Qinghe Village is a pitfall, but we’ve heard good things about Hope Village, so we came here. Can we ask you about the situation in Hope Village?"

Bei Wenkang wasn’t surprised by their inquiry and, taking a deep breath, said, "Hope Village is a good place, it won’t disappoint you."

The virtue of Hope Village is currently beyond doubt, and if he were just a resident and not a lord, he would also be willing to live in Hope Village.

"Are you guys a squad from Hope Village?" They continued, and there was something a bit unusual in Bei Wenkang’s eyes, which they noticed.

Bei Wenkang chuckled softly, "No, we’re from Yuxi Village."

"We passed through Yuxi Village on our way here too, it’s also a very good place, but if you think Hope Village is better, why not stay in Hope Village?" they probed.

Bei Wenkang: "...I am the Lord of Yuxi Village."

The Qinghe Village escapees: "..."

"That explains it."

"Brother, manage Yuxi Village well."

"Being a lord is much better than a resident for sure."

"You must have been a wealthy man before the end!"

"Impressive, impressive."

"..."

Faced with the group’s compliments, Bei Wenkang could only smile helplessly and then gave a light cough and said, "Alright, goodbye then!"

"Yeah, goodbye!" The others also waved their hands towards Bei Wenkang and his group.

Once the two parties walked away from each other, someone couldn’t help but speak up.

"It seems Hope Village must be great to earn such approval from a territory lord. I’m really curious about what it’s like inside."

As this person spoke, similar curiosity rose in the hearts of the group.

Moments later, they finally saw the towering city walls of Hope Village, and at that sight, their mouths dropped open one by one.

"Holy shit, I thought Yuxi Village’s walls were already good enough, but Hope Village takes it to another level."

"This is a village??? Don’t kid me!"

"Either way, looking at this wall, I’m in love."

"Let’s go, we’re heading in!"

"We’re about to start a new life."

"..."

Clearly, Hope Village is the real gateway to otherworldly living!

And while these Qinghe Village residents were entering Hope Village full of hope, eight summoned Undead and Beastmen, after registering their identities, also met Zhou Bai.