Scientist Erwenda thought about it a lot, and he found a way.
That is to look for cases that have been entered before.
Then perform statistics.
Then he discovered that some pure men and women could enter.
This gave him an idea.
So he began to disguise himself and make himself very clean.
I almost even wanted to castrate myself...
He was finally stopped by his butler, who sacrificed his son Little John.
Little John and Erwenda enter the fog again.
This time, they were lucky.
They passed through layers of fog, as if crossing the barrier of time, and came to a mysterious village hidden on the edge of the world.
The beautiful scenery here is like a medieval scroll, quiet and harmonious, in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
The village is located in a green valley and is surrounded by tall mountains. It seems to be the most careful protection of nature.
A clear stream flows slowly through the valley. The stream water shines silver under the sunlight, like a flowing crystal belt.
Little John and Darwin were immediately shocked.
They come from the Industrial Revolution era.
At this time, the outside world was full of black smoke and smelly water, as well as a large number of coal factories.
Of course, to be honest, it is coal pollution that allows plants and forests to breathe a sigh of relief.
People found that cutting down trees for fire was far less economical than buying coal.
And at this time.
The architecture of the village retains the medieval style. The stone houses are scattered in an orderly manner, and the roofs are covered with thick thatch, which looks simple and warm.
Each house is carefully maintained, with green vines covering the walls and hand-woven curtains hanging on the windows, gently swaying in the wind.
The villagers' life pace is slow and peaceful, and they do not need to face external pressure and competition.
Here, time seems to stand still, and the years have left no trace on their faces. They are immortal and enjoy eternal youth.
Children grow up freely in this paradise. They don't need to go to school, and they don't need to face exams and competition.
Their "classroom" is this vast field and mountain forest, where they learn the wisdom of nature and the true meaning of life.
They only need to learn to do simple farm work from their parents.
Because it is easy to have a good harvest here.
Little John and Darwin looked down.
The daily life of the villagers is to do farm work. They cultivate the fields, grow wheat and vegetables, and raise poultry and livestock.
Their work is not hard.
Everyone's face is filled with a smile of satisfaction and happiness.
They know that their labor is the cornerstone of the prosperity of this land.
Even if it is not very hard, you can still get enough food.
For farmers, the biggest problems are illness and aging.
Without these two things, it would be easy to be self-sufficient.
Many farmers go bankrupt due to aging and illness.
The village is a harmonious community. The villagers help each other and jointly maintain this paradise.
Their life is simple and fulfilling, without complex social relationships or intrigues for power. Here, everyone is equal and a member of this big family.
Erwenda stood at the entrance of the village, his eyes were attracted by the beautiful scenery in front of him, and his heart was moved by the tranquility of this land.
He knew that he had discovered a corner forgotten by the world, a true paradise.
Alvinda started to think.
How did they do it?
Can the outside world replicate the situation here?
He decided to stay here for a while and experience the life of the villagers. Maybe he could find some answers here.
Scientist Erwenda stood in the central square of the village, surrounded by a peaceful pastoral scenery.
And little John was attracted to a beautiful girl early on.
He is going on a date with a girl, but of course the premise is that he must beat William, the strongest man in the village.
The two have to compete in ten items.
The competition here is not about money, but about strength, wisdom, swimming, and mountain climbing...
Darwin's eyes passed by the ancient stone houses, and finally landed on the face of the village elder, Edmund.
Although Edmund's face was covered with traces of time, his eyes were exceptionally clear, as if he could see into all the secrets of the world.
"How did you do it?" Erwenda finally couldn't help asking, with a trace of curiosity and desire that could not be concealed in his voice.
"Everyone here remains young and healthy, which... this completely goes against the laws of nature."
Edmund smiled slightly, and a glimmer of wisdom flashed in his eyes. "This is no secret, young scientist."
He said slowly, "The reason why we can maintain this state is because we follow an ancient way of life."
Edmund led Alvinda through the village and came to a carefully tended orchard. The fruit trees were covered with heavy fruits, and the air was filled with a light fruity fragrance.
“Our diet is simple and pure,” Edmund explains. “We only eat what grows naturally on the land, without adding any chemicals.”
Darwin was thoughtful.
He felt that the other party was insulting his brain.
But I have to believe it.
Maybe there's something in the other person's fruit.
They continued walking and came to a vast field.
The villagers are working in the fields, with smiles of satisfaction and happiness on their faces.
"We live in harmony with nature," Edmund continued. "We respect every piece of land, every tree, and every life. We don't destroy nature, and nature won't hurt us."
Erwenda's eyes scanned the faces of the villagers one by one, and he found that there was a special kind of calmness in everyone's eyes.
"Peace of mind is also the key," Edmund seemed to see Alvinda's doubts. "We have no external disturbances and are not driven by desires. Our souls have gained true peace."
As night fell, Edmund took Erwin to a secret holy place in the village. There was a spring in the center of the holy place. The spring water was crystal clear and there were a few petals floating on the water.
"This is the life spring of our village," Edmund's voice became solemn. "Every full moon night, we will hold a ceremony here to thank nature for its gifts."
So that’s it.
Darwin thought to himself, he was almost deceived by this old guy like you.
Erwenda stared at the spring water, and he could feel a mysterious power flowing in the air. He knew that this spring water must hide some unknown secret.
In the days that followed, Erwenda began to conduct detailed research on the village's environment. He tested the soil, water sources, and even analyzed the villagers' eating habits.
He found that everything here was completely different from the outside world, as if it was another world.
Eventually, Edmund reveals a shocking truth to Erwenda.
"Our ancestors once signed a contract with the two guardian spirits of this land," Edmund's voice was low and mysterious. "We promised to protect this land forever, and the guardian spirits gave us eternal life."
A complex emotion surged in Erwenda's heart.
He suddenly felt greedy.
If he catches these two primitive guardian spirits, he can have the ability to become immortal.
After going out, you can also become a guest of the king and nobles.
It has even become an eternal legend in the scientific community.
These scenes made him extremely excited.
However, he needs to know whether this eternal state comes at a price.
He thought of the captains who went to sea to find the fountain of youth.
This doubt appeared in Erwenda's mind.
The residents of this village enjoy the eternal state of immortality. Deep in his heart, there is always a voice reminding him that nothing is perfect, and there must be some price hidden behind eternity.
Elder Edmund seemed to be aware of Alvinda's doubts, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes.
"Our ancestors signed a contract with the guardian spirit and gained eternal life, but..." There was a trace of hesitation in his words, as if he was weighing whether to reveal more secrets.
Erwenda's curiosity was completely aroused, and he asked eagerly: "But what? Is there any unknown price behind this?"
Edmund was silent for a while, then nodded slowly. "Yes, eternity is not without price. Although we will not grow old, our lives have also lost certain possibilities."
Edmund took Alvinda to the village cemetery, where the ancestors of the village rested. Although they have eternal life.
But every once in a while, someone in the village will choose to rest here. This is an agreement between them and the guardian spirit.
"We cannot increase the population endlessly, otherwise this land will not be able to support us." Edmund explained, "So, every once in a while, one of us will voluntarily choose to leave to maintain the balance of the village.
"
In addition to life restrictions, the villagers' minds are also subject to certain constraints.
They cannot leave this land. Once they cross the border of the village, they will age rapidly and lose their eternal life.
This bondage limited their lives to this valley.
"Our lives are closely connected to this land, and we cannot explore the world as freely as people outside." Edmund's voice carried a hint of sadness, "Our world is small, but we have learned to cherish it.
"
Alvinda came to understand that the price of this eternal state was the limitation of choice and the sacrifice of Suyu.
Although the villagers have immortal bodies, they have lost the opportunity to explore the unknown world, and their lives are fixed on this land.
"This is a choice. We chose stability and eternity, giving up change and risk." Edmund said, "Every choice has its price, which we are willing to bear."
Alvinda stood in front of the cemetery.
His greed was temporarily curbed.
Because obviously, the cost is high.
And it’s not easy to achieve, especially for guardian spirits. Do they still exist?
How to find them?
And since it has to be restricted to one place, I'm afraid it won't be easy for people outside to enjoy this secret.
He decided to continue investigating.
In the days that followed, Erwenda continued to explore and learn in the village. He began to record everything here, from the villagers' daily lives to their state of mind.
He knew that these discoveries could have a profound impact on human society outside.
As Erwenda's days in the village passed, he gradually integrated into this peaceful community.
As time went on, however, he began to notice some unusual signs.
Although the villagers are harmonious on the surface, there are always some whispers and legends about "wise men" in private.
The Wise Man is the guardian of the village and is said to have the ability to communicate with guardian spirits.
He lived in a lonely tower on the edge of the village, and few people had seen his true face. Erwenda's curiosity drove him to find out.
One night, Alvinda quietly came to the tower.
Under the moonlight, the shadow of the tower stretched long and long, giving people a gloomy feeling. He took a deep breath and pushed open the door of the tower.
The interior of the tower is filled with various ancient books and scrolls, and the air is filled with an ancient atmosphere.
In the center of the room, a gray-haired old man was sitting in front of a wooden table. There was an open book in front of him, and the words in the book shone with a strange light.
"You are here, young scientist." The wise man's voice was hoarse and low. He did not raise his head, as if he had already known Alvinda's arrival.
Erwenda asked in surprise: "You knew I was coming?"
The wise man smiled slightly, and his eyes revealed a profound wisdom. "I know many things, including the doubts in your heart."
Under the guidance of the wise man, Erwenda began to understand another secret of the village.
It turns out that the so-called "restrictions" are not natural laws, but lies created by wise men in order to maintain their own power.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! A wise man can communicate with the guardian spirit, and he does not allow others to do the same thing.
"Those who so-called left 'voluntarily' are actually people who pose a threat to me." The wise man said with a hint of coldness in his voice, "They discovered my secret, so they must be 'sacrificed'."
There was a surge of anger in Erwenda's heart. He could not accept this fact. "How can you do this? They are your compatriots!"
A trace of sadness flashed in the wise man's eyes. "I also hesitated, but in order to protect this village, I had to make a choice."
Following the wise man's narration, Erwenda learned that the village is facing a huge crisis. Outside forces have noticed this paradise, and they are eager to obtain the secrets here at any cost."
"The other thing is, some people are starting to want it again and again."
"They are so greedy!"
"It's not enough for them to have immortality. They also try to ask the guardian spirit to give them more, so that they can go outside and enjoy the glory and wealth."
"If I don't control them and kill them, once the guardian spirit opens the exit, outside forces will invade, and this village will perish."
There was a hint of helplessness in the wise man's voice, "I must maintain the stability of the village until a solution is found."
Erwenda stood by the window of the tower, looking at the peaceful village. His heart was full of contradictions and struggles.
He knew he had to make a choice, reveal the wise man's secret, or help him protect the village.
"What are you going to do?" A wise man's voice sounded from behind.
Erwenda turned around, his eyes flashing with determination. "I will help you, but we must find a better way."
In the days that followed, Erwenda studied with the wise men, trying to find a way to protect the village without sacrificing the villagers.
Finally, they found a way.
That is to communicate with the guardian spirit again.
Ask the other person for guidance.
On the night of the full moon, they held this ceremony to pray to the guardian spirit for protection.
The voice of the guardian spirit echoed in the night sky.
Xiao Huan appeared.
"They are indeed a bunch of greedy fools."
"You're always like this."
"Obviously, living like this is very good, but I still feel unsatisfied."
"Really, you deserve to die."
Xiao Huan said angrily.
The wise man knelt down humbly.
"Dear Guardian, thank you for your gift to us."
"I will drive away the few greedy people."
"Very well, that's it, I agree to your request."
"Those who want to leave can leave, but after leaving, they will lose the ability to live forever. Tell them that if they want wealth, they can get it themselves."
"Let the residents of the village decide their own future."
Following the guardian spirit's promise, the residents of the village began to realize that they had been deceived.
They gathered together to discuss the future of the village.
"We can no longer be bound by fear and lies." A villager stood up, his voice firm and powerful, "We must decide our own destiny."
Alvinda stood in the crowd, his heart full of ridicule.
Stupid guy, do you really think there is a good place outside?
The child entered the chimney at the age of six and died painfully at the age of eleven.
Adults have to work for eighteen hours and cannot survive for three years in a factory.
These naive guys are so well accustomed to the land given by God.
They should really know what hard work is like.
Some people decided to leave.
They think immortality is good, but it would be better if they could experience fresh life outside.
Little John also brought fresh things from outside.
Such as football, newspapers, wars, beauties, and even movies...
Some young men and women were preparing to go out with him.
After Erdavin thought about it, he decided not to leave.
Because he knows that once he goes out, he can't come back.
Moreover, it is difficult to seize the power of the guardian spirit.
