C29 But What Does This Have to Do with Me?

"Immortal Master!"

Upon seeing Chen Feng, the Old Village Chief's eyes lit up as if he were beholding his own father, and he promptly approached to bow. Chen Feng, however, stepped aside to avoid the gesture.

Chen Feng could guess the Old Village Chief's intentions. He wanted him to venture into the forest for a hunt.

On one hand, he sought Chen Feng's protection for the young and strong villagers to minimize casualties.

On the other hand, he was eager for Chen Feng to lend his skills, confident that with Chen Feng's prowess, the village's yield from the hunt would be significantly improved.

Chen Feng saw right through the Old Village Chief's motives. He even wondered if the Old Village Chief had influenced Wu Mei to use such tactics to persuade him.

But since he had been saved by him, and he had spoken to that woman, Chen Feng decided to go along.

The Old Village Chief, with a look of warm anticipation, inquired, "Immortal Master! Have you come because you heard we are heading into the forest to hunt?"

With earnestness in his voice, the Old Village Chief explained, "You may not be aware, but our village is isolated, and the land is infertile. Merely relying on what little resources we have in the village isn't enough to sustain our people. That's why our young and strong villagers have taken it upon themselves to brave the perilous Forest in search of game!"

His face etched with grief, the Old Village Chief's wrinkles seemed to mirror the parched, cracked earth itself.

"My own son perished in that Forest, falling victim to the jaws of a grey wolf!"

As he spoke, the Old Village Chief managed to summon a few tears. To the uninformed observer, the loss of his son might seem a truly pitiable tragedy.

"Please accept my condolences," Chen Feng said, feigning a pained expression as if moved by the Old Village Chief's display of emotion.

From the corner of his eye, Chen Feng observed Wu Mei, noting her furrowed brow. It was clear she was aware of the Old Village Chief's true nature and was irritated by his affected sorrow.

Chen Feng quickly realized that Wu Mei also disliked the Old Village Chief. Why not then seek to gain her favor?

As the Old Village Chief continued his mournful act, nodding as though bracing himself against the sorrow, Chen Feng was ready to speak his next line.

"But what does that have to do with me?"

Chen Feng's words left the Old Village Chief completely bewildered!

Wu Mei and the young and strong people were taken aback, and though they wanted to laugh, they dared not. They stifled their laughter, yet the corners of their mouths kept twitching uncontrollably!

It took a while before the Old Village Chief regained his composure, his eyes darting wildly.

The Old Village Chief was at a loss for words.

"Today, I've come to join them for a hunt in the forest. Village Chief, you all just wait in the village!"

Chen Feng had his fun teasing the Village Chief and managed to bring a smile to the Beauty's face. Content with himself, he spoke up candidly.

The Old Village Chief had been internally strategizing how to persuade Chen Feng to join the young and strong people on the hunt, but to his surprise, Chen Feng volunteered on his own!

The Old Village Chief was momentarily startled, then he began nodding vigorously, saying, "With your strength, you will certainly keep these men safe!"

"I'm going to go this time too!"

Suddenly, Chen Feng and the rest were frozen in place, dumbfounded!