I Become a Landlady in the Game World
Chapter 167 - 099: They, Gained a New Life

Chapter 167: Chapter 099: They, Gained a New Life

This group from Stanlo had finally arrived at the gates of Hope Village.

Seeing the familiar "guards" at the entrance, many eyes reddened once again.

Only upon seeing the Humans of this territory did they finally feel the dust settle.

And those Hope Village Residents who received the news and came out saw this very scene.

Yet, what flashed through everyone’s eyes was pity.

Not for any other reason, but because these people looked utterly miserable.

Each one of them was skin and bones, their clothing in tatters, some skin showing visible whip scars... It was clear they had been terribly abused.

At this moment, this group also noticed the residents of Hope Village, and although they didn’t look the same, they were surely all Humans.

One of them gathered the courage and said, "We’ve come from Stanlo; Hope Village exchanged us back."

Hearing this, the residents of Hope Village were quite surprised; one hesitantly voiced, "Stanlo Village? Isn’t that in the Beastman Territory?"

"Yes, we were captured by Beastmen and made into slaves."

"We thought we would never be free again, but after your victory, you were willing to exchange the spoils of war to bring us back."

"If there is anything you need us to do, just say it."

"We only hope that you can allow us to stay in Hope Village."

"..."

Hearing these people’s words, the residents of Hope Village gradually came to realize.

They had heard that other races would seize Human population as slaves, but that was just hearsay; today, they truly witnessed it.

No wonder they looked so dreadful!

Indeed, as slaves in the hands of Beastmen, how could their days be good?

However, were these people exchanged back by the territory? Then they are indeed one of us!

Zhou Bai was also there; seeing them of all ages in such a tragic state, he was also glad he had chosen to exchange them back.

Then, seeing their cautious appearance, he spoke directly, "Hope Village is currently short of people and does not refuse new residents, you just have to be able to pay."

"How much?" someone couldn’t help asking, anxiety apparent on their face.

"Tourist status is 10 copper coins per day, and Resident status is only 10 silver coins," Zhou Bai said, "Even if you don’t have it now, you can quickly earn it. We’re buying wood and stone in the territory, 1 copper coin per unit of wood and 2 copper coins per unit of stone, with no limit currently."

The prices Zhou Bai mentioned brought joy to everyone.

With such low prices, they indeed could easily enter Hope Village, even if only as tourists for the time being; they could save up to become residents later.

As long as they recovered physically, earning money was just a matter of time.

Not to mention, Hope Village was even accepting these resources without any limit.

Promptly, someone spoke up.

"We can start gathering now, but we might need your help to sell it. Is that possible?"

The person who asked was also very cautious.

Hearing this, others gradually came to realize.

These people were not quite like themselves.

At least from the starting point, they were even more wretched!

Without even the preparation to rest before starting work, they must be penniless!

Thinking this, someone spoke up.

"No problem, but you should eat something and rest a bit before you start!"

"Look, some of you even have families with you; it’s not suitable to stay outside."

"How about we lend you some money first, you enter the territory, and pay us back later?"

"..."

One after another, everyone spoke, and instantly overwhelmed the group.

They were utterly taken aback having never seen such friendly residents who would even offer to lend money for free.

Following that initial touch, they couldn’t help but feel a rising thought in their hearts.

Is there a trick here?

This thought had just arisen when it was quickly suppressed.

If it were an unknown territory, perhaps they should be more cautious.

But this territory had just given up easily obtained spoils of victory to save them.

Residents of such a territory shouldn’t harbor any ill intentions towards them.

"Thank you." In the end, many people chose to accept the help.

They really had no other choice.

In the Beastman Territory, they couldn’t eat well or sleep well, and every day they woke to face heavy labor. Over time, their bodies could no longer bear it; they had persisted this far only by sheer willpower.

If they had to gather resources again, they would indeed likely collapse outside.

Moreover, they were just borrowing for now, and they would certainly repay it once they recovered.

After they agreed, some people on-site didn’t hesitate to start borrowing money.

Some, after lending, also took people inside.

This was a good opportunity to learn more about this world through the local residents.

Many hands make light work, and in just a short time, over two hundred local residents were divided up and brought into Hope Village.

As they entered Hope Village and saw the prosperous territory, they couldn’t help but stare in awe.

Is this still a village?

Smelling the fragrances from Commercial Street, quite a few stomachs started growling.

However, many resisted and avoided it as if by not looking, their stomachs would not feel hungry.

Some children in the group couldn’t help but stare intently, their eyes wide open.

"Mother, it smells so good!" A little girl finally couldn’t hold back and murmured to her mother.

Hearing this, her mother Miranda felt a twinge in her nose.

"Dear, we’ll have a chance to eat it later."

"Okay." The little girl obediently responded. Having lived in the Beastman Territory, these children had learned to be observant and only through being well-behaved could they survive.

Zhou Bai stood aside, letting out a sigh, but ultimately did not buy them food.

One look at these people told him they had been in a state of starvation for a long time, and such conditions weren’t suitable for eating greasy food.

Thus, the group continued along the main road in the territory, and shortly they arrived at a restaurant.

The restaurant was spacious, and with white porridge being served, it indeed was a good place to temporarily settle people.

As they entered the restaurant, these people were quickly seated, and soon, each had a bowl of thin porridge and a bun placed before them.

Even such simple food was rare and most appropriate for them at that moment.

Those who had resisted on Commercial Street couldn’t hold back any longer at this point.

Most people in the restaurant eagerly buried their heads and started eating voraciously.

A small portion, though, held back and first took care of the weak and children.

Miranda was among them; even though she was very hungry, she first fed her daughter.

"Mother, it’s tasty."

"If it’s tasty, eat more."

"Mother, you eat too."

"Mm." Miranda responded, her eyes inadvertently reddening.

Following her in the Beastman Territory, her child truly suffered terribly.

The child’s father had already died in the Beastman Territory to protect them.

Now that they were safe, no matter the cost, she would raise her child well.

At this moment, the minds of these returned people were filled with one word: hope.

It wasn’t just the hope of Hope Village but also the hope that this territory brought them.

They, had been reborn!