Chapter 770 Please Take Action
Of course, this time he did not alert anyone and sneaked in.
Moments later, after Chen Yang came out with some Gu worms, Gong Renli finally breathed a sigh of relief and left the village with Chen Yang without any issues. However, there were some things that absolutely had to be taken with him.
After all, some of these Gu worms were things that could not be cultivated within this short period.
Besides the Gu worms he carried with him, Gong Renli had also stored a considerable number of precious Gu worms in the laboratory.
Chen Yang said with some worry, "After you leave, will there be no one to look after the remaining Gu worms?"
"That won't happen. I won't comment on others, but the Village Chief can certainly take good care of these Gu worms."
The moment he left the forest with Chen Yang, Gong Renli realized that the place he was leaving was an environment he had always been familiar with.
He knew everyone here; he had protected these people, and it was these people who had made him who he was. Now, he was about to leave!
Gong Renli had been outside the village before, but leaving the Southwest entirely like this was his first time.
Once he left, he had no idea when he would be able to return!
Seeing the moisture in Gong Renli's eyes, Chen Yang couldn't help but sigh, "If you want to go back, it's still not too late. If you truly leave the Southwest, returning won't be as easy."
Chen Yang himself had never experienced the feeling of leaving one's home. He didn't understand why some people were so homesick until he was with Liu Ran, and then he finally understood completely.
It was a heartbreak that was indescribable. It was perfectly normal for some people to be unable to bear such pain; it didn't mean they were weak.
On the contrary, even strong-willed individuals had their vulnerable sides.
Gong Renli suppressed the tears in his eyes and looked at Chen Yang helplessly, "Aren't you worried that I'll go back? You went to so much trouble to trick me out. Wouldn't you be upset if I really went back?"
To outsiders, Gong Renli was just a young man who had lived in the village his whole life. They might not be able to figure out Chen Yang's intentions, but was that really the case?
Gong Renli had indeed focused his entire mind on Gu worms and pharmacology over the years, but that didn't mean he was a fool who understood nothing.
On the contrary, when he interacted with Chen Yang, Chen Yang had subtly been stirring his emotions, and Gong Renli had always been aware of it.
This was Chen Yang's overt strategy.
Similarly, Gong Renli genuinely wanted to go out and see the things Chen Yang had spoken of.
"Hahaha, you think too much. I'm not that kind of person."
"Let's go!"
As Chen Yang spoke, he patted the black bear beneath him.
The black bear roared, its four paws lifted off the ground, and it galloped away. The gray wolf followed closely, its eyes fixed on the mouse on Chen Yang's shoulder, letting out a bark.
The mouse pretended not to hear the gray wolf's bark and actually hid in Chen Yang's pocket to sleep.
As they neared the village, Chen Yang specifically asked several demonic beasts to hide in the nearby woods, as such massive animals appearing directly in the village would cause quite a stir.
When Chen Yang returned, the first thing he heard about was He Fengyun.
He Fengyun had already been taken away by the people of the village.
Hu Feng, as the strongest martial artist present, said to Chen Yang with some helplessness, "Uncle Chen Yang, they said that this matter has already been agreed upon by you."
"Uncle Fengyun didn't say anything and went with them. He Lingyu has always wanted to go, but I didn't dare let her. I locked her in her room..."
As Hu Feng spoke, she bit her lip and looked at Chen Yang with worry and a hint of fear, afraid that she had made a mistake.
"You did very well. Although He Lingyu is also a member of the He family, she has no particular connection to this matter. It's better not to involve her."
Chen Yang said, then turned to Gong Renli behind him, "Go and investigate where the Village Chief and the others have gone. I'll go see He Lingyu."
After entering the courtyard, Gong Renli's eyes kept lingering on Hu Feng, not just because of her figure, but more so because of the subtle power emanating from her!
How could such a young girl possess such immense strength? And she had just called Chen Yang 'Uncle'!
What sect did Chen Yang belong to, to be able to train so many powerful young martial artists?
When Chen Yang "woke" him up, Gong Renli was first stunned, then nodded, "They shouldn't have left long ago. I can still sense the Gu worm aura from Uncle He. If I find them, should I try to stop them from acting?"
Gong Renli was somewhat worried about Uncle He, especially since there were quite a few martial artists in the village.
Not to mention that everyone carried a spark of anger in their hearts. Under such circumstances, anything could happen!
Chen Yang thought for a moment, then finally shook his head and smiled, "Don't say too much. Otherwise, it won't be good if you get hurt."
"We're about to leave the Southwest. I can't afford to stay behind and treat you."
What Chen Yang meant was that he was afraid He Fengyun would hurt Gong Renli.
But to Gong Renli, Chen Yang was worried that he himself would be injured by the Village Chief and the others.
Gong Renli chuckled, "That's unlikely. I still have some strength; don't underestimate me!"
Before Chen Yang could reply, Gong Renli left the courtyard on his own.
Watching his retreating figure, Hu Feng said with some curiosity, "Who is this person? He has a strange scent about him, very similar to the strange scent on Uncle He."
"A Gu master?" Hu Feng hadn't encountered many Gu masters, so although she had a guess in her heart, she didn't dare to jump to conclusions.
"Yes, your nose is quite sharp!"
Chen Yang said, then turned and entered the house.
He Lingyu, who was inside the room, had already heard the commotion outside. As Chen Yang entered, He Lingyu immediately said to him, "Gong Renli is from the village. Even if he can help my father, he can't deal with so many martial artists in the village!"
"Chen Yang!" He Lingyu's eyes pleaded.
Back in the village, He Lingyu had already witnessed Chen Yang's power.
If Chen Yang were willing to act, her father's life would certainly not be in danger.
Chen Yang did not answer this question, but instead asked, "Aren't you angry with your father anymore?"
A bitter smile appeared on He Lingyu's lips, "Angry? What's the use of being angry? He's going to die now. I can't just watch him die in front of me, can I?"
If she were to be angry, how could He Lingyu not be angry!
For so many years, He Fengyun, as a father, had been completely absent. Now he suddenly appeared before her, wanting to acknowledge her. Anyone in her position would find it hard to let go.