Dashing Student

When Chen Nan returned to the Moon Tower Dong Village, both the Dao Hua Dong Village and Xiong Pi Cave had already submitted.

Though they would not move to the Moon Tower Dong Village, they left behind Gu Insects for communication, ensuring that if any village encountered a crisis, the others would extend a helping hand.

Of course, Chen Nan also laid out his plan. Upon hearing they would stand against the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm, both villages were naturally very apprehensive.

But fortunately, they were people of their word, and thus finally decided to follow Chen Nan.

The combined population of the three villages now exceeded eight thousand people, which was small for the entire Heavenly Border, but Chen Nan had finally taken the first step.

With these three villages continually sending people out to persuade and promote, the name of Chen Nan would spread, enough for these villages to respond to him at crucial times.

However, there was one thing that made Chen Nan very uncomfortable. That was the agreed-upon Spirit Stones being discounted. After treating the Immortal Epidemics in two villages, finally, only two hundred thousand Spirit Stones were collected, just a tenth of the promised amount.

Therefore, the day after returning, Chen Nan sought out Drum Master.

"Uncle, we agreed on the conditions before. You were responsible for helping me find a Nascent Soul cultivator. Now the Nascent Soul cultivator is nowhere to be seen, and even the promised Spirit Stones are far off."

"Isn’t this a bit too much of taking advantage?"

Privately, due to his relationship with Chang Qing, Chen Nan still referred to Drum Master as Uncle, which showed some intimacy, making the conversation more casual.

Drum Master sighed and said, "Where can you easily find a Nascent Soul cultivator? Just wait patiently, nephew, one will definitely come."

"As for the Spirit Stones, let me gather them first."

Chen Nan knew this was an excuse from Drum Master. Gather first? A mid-sized village equivalent to a second-rate sect outside.

A million Spirit Stones wouldn’t break the bank; they could surely be squeezed out.

It’s just that Drum Master was unwilling to part with these Spirit Stones.

Seeing Chen Nan’s displeasure, Drum Master chuckled and said, "Nephew, the Spirit Stones indeed cannot be handed over for now. How about I offer Chang Qing to you, and the Spirit Stones are waived?"

"My Qing’er has both the figure and looks, is also the village’s Priestess, absolutely a worthy match for you!"

Chen Nan suddenly widened his eyes, never expecting Drum Master to even offer his daughter for the sake of Spirit Stones. This was truly a money-grubber!

"Forget it, I’m not blessed to accept this offer."

Chen Nan repeatedly waved his hand in refusal, not expecting Chang Qing to overhear as she walked in.

"What, do you think I’m unworthy of you? Your grandma is enchanting enough to match with three of you!"

Chen Nan was left speechless; her fiery temperament hadn’t changed a bit, and he quickly begged for forgiveness, ready to leave.

Chang Qing then remembered the business at hand and said with hands on her hips, "Don’t go yet; someone is here to see you."

"To see me?"

Chen Nan pointed to himself, somewhat uncertain.

He had no family or friends in Heavenly Border, who could come to see him?

"Isn’t it the two people from Luoxi Village? They didn’t believe you before, but now they’ve come eagerly."

"Oh, so that’s it."

Chen Nan exchanged glances with Drum Master, both smiling like foxes.

Just when the demand for Spirit Stones was about to deplete, here came someone to offer them.

Originally, Chen Nan thought his pricing was too high, ready to reduce it for other villages, but for Luoxi Village, it must be doubled!

Soon, the familiar Sani arrived in the room, but Shama didn’t come; instead, there was another Priest.

This time, Sani no longer had the arrogance from their first meeting, even looking at Chen Nan with a pleasing gaze.

"Sani, your Luoxi Village didn’t believe our Elder; why have you come this time?"

Drum Master knowingly asked, just to vent his frustration, as last time Luoxi Village made him lose face in front of Chen Nan.

Sani hurriedly stepped forward, with a somewhat humble attitude, "Oh, Drum Master, last time we were truly blind to follow Shama blindly."

"We know our mistake. This time we’ve come to beg the Elder to help us for the sake of thousands of our tribesmen."

Since last time Shama’s concoction killed someone, Shama kept experimenting, each failure accompanied by the deaths of the test subjects.

Now, Shama was hated by all in the village but still refused to give up, as if possessed.

Moreover, Sani found out that both Xiong Pi Cave and Dao Hua Dong Village had been cured by Chen Nan, hence regretting his choice and coming to Chen Nan again.

"Hmph, that day you showed no respect for the Elder; why should we help you?"

Drum Master was still holding a grudge and snorted coldly.

Seeing this, Sani knew the two still held resentment and immediately knelt.

"Drum Master, Elder, I’ve truly acknowledged my mistake. On the account of us all being Heavenly Border People, please help us."

Chen Nan lightly coughed, feeling the time was right, and slowly spoke.

"Since you’re so sincere, I can help you. But the previously agreed Spirit Stone amount needs to be doubled."

Hearing this, Sani quickly agreed, knowing Spirit Stones were not more important than the lives of their tribesmen.

"You need to pay the Spirit Stones upfront." Chen Nan continued.

This made Sani a bit hesitant, but ultimately, he gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.

"Alright, I didn’t bring that much, but once I return to the village, not a single Spirit Stone will be missing!"

Chen Nan nodded in satisfaction and promptly got up to leave with Sani.

After arriving at Luoxi Village, Chen Nan realized the Immortal Epidemic there was already severe, with hundreds dead.

If it continued, the village would be unsalvageable.

Without further ado, Chen Nan began saving people, and Sani handed over two million Spirit Stones, greatly alleviating Chen Nan’s fear of lacking Spirit Stones.

After a busy day, nearly two thousand were saved, and the little snake collapsed exhausted in Chen Nan’s palm.

"It’s a miracle, thank you, Elder!"

"The Elder is truly powerful, much better than our village’s Shama!"

"Haha, Shama can only cause death; how could he compare to the Elder?"

Many saved by Chen Nan came forward to praise him, even using Shama as a comparison.

Shama had already cost dozens of lives, causing his reputation in the village to be utterly ruined overnight.

They also learned that the previous failure to reach the Moon Tower Dong Village was due to Shama’s arrogance, offending Chen Nan, which was why he didn’t come.

Such delay led to the deaths of dozens.

Therefore, Luoxi Village resented Shama even more.

Chen Nan shook his head speechlessly, knowing this was human nature but still feeling a bit of melancholy.

Shama, before this, was the village’s Medical Witch, having saved countless people, but this one failure led to being reproached harshly.

Such is the fickleness of human affections.

Chen Nan raised his head and looked afar, seeing a figure standing there who then turned to leave, resembling a little old man.

"That damn outsider, I should be the one admired and revered!"

"Just a little more, I was so close to success. Why don’t they believe in me?"

"You all deserve to die, and the outsider deserves to die even more!"

Shama appeared frenzied and muttered ceaselessly, walking out of the village.