My gorgeous wife
Chapter 1023 - 995: The world is so big, I want to go and see

Chapter 1023: Chapter 995: The world is so big, I want to go and see

It has nothing to do with greed. After villagers learned about Li Chen’s earth-shattering abilities, they harbored a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

They hoped that Li Chen could stay in Kalin Village.

If that were to happen, Kalin Village would truly have no more worries.

With such a powerful protector, what would Kalin Village still need to worry about?

However, they also knew that this was not realistic, so they only held on to a glimmer of hope in their hearts.

But they never thought that, at first, they were the ones who chased Li Chen away.

Although Li Chen never intended on staying originally. Even if he could stay, he would never again choose to do so.

These people, except for Cherie, never considered him someone worthy of trust from the beginning.

Even though such trust is intangible, when they abandoned Li Chen, Li Chen also abandoned them in his heart.

He set up a formation for Kalin Village only for Cherie’s sake.

Otherwise, why would he care about the life or death here? Li Chen, by nature, is not a do-gooder.

Still, he had to say some pretty words.

Upon hearing Li Chen’s desire to leave, a group of villagers from Kalin Village fell silent, and then a woman gently nudged Cherie’s arm.

How could such a small action escape Li Chen’s eyes?

Before Cherie could speak, Li Chen said in advance, "I do not belong to this place. I have my own home, my own family. Although I don’t know how to return to them at the moment, I will slowly find my way."

The village chief opened his mouth, eager to say ’we can help you,’ but the scope of Kalin Village’s activities was limited to the surrounding area. Many people hadn’t even left the village, and Li Chen, who had been here just a few days, had traveled farther than most, let alone asking them to help find his way home.

"Folks, if there’s nothing else, please go back first." Li Chen smiled, but his intention to send them off was obvious.

He needed to heal and couldn’t afford to waste time with these people here.

"Well... alright," the village chief sighed deeply, not sure what he remembered, and then led a group of villagers back to Kalin Village.

Although the old village chief had little education, as an elder, he had some wisdom.

He knew Li Chen had knots in his heart, and his earlier words might have been intended for Cherie; staying here might just annoy Li Chen.

The villagers of Kalin Village slowly walked toward the direction they came from.

However, one figure remained stationary.

Cherie.

Cherie looked at Li Chen, seemingly wanting to say something, but like lacking courage.

"If you have something to say, just say it," Li Chen said with a gentle smile.

Cherie was stunned.

For some reason, every time Cherie saw Li Chen’s smile, she felt she gained inexplicable courage.

The originally unspeakable words in her stomach finally came out.

"Brother Cheen, I want... to go with you!"

Upon hearing Cherie’s words, Li Chen’s smile froze for a moment.

Behind him, a group of villagers from Kalin Village also paused their steps, turning their heads in shock to look at Cherie.

"Cherie, what did you say, to go with me?" Li Chen questioned whether he heard correctly.

Since meeting Cherie, Li Chen could feel how much Cherie loved the village that birthed and nurtured her, even her greatest wish was for the village to not be bullied.

But at this moment, she said she wanted to go with him? It inevitably made Li Chen question whether he heard it wrong.

"That’s right!" Cherie mustered the courage and said, "Brother Cheen, though the time I’ve known you is short, I can feel you’re a good person. Even if you don’t admit it, I know you are a good person. Kalin Village no longer needs to worry about danger now, so I want to go with you."

Li Chen was silent for a moment, then asked, "What’s the reason?"

"I..."

Cherie hesitated, her small face turning a bit red.

The villagers of Kalin Village also looked at Cherie nervously, especially Ojena, who seemed to be eagerly anticipating something.

"I..." Cherie turned red, but found herself unable to say that particular sentence in Li Chen’s presence.

"The world is so big, I want to see it!" Cherie suddenly blurted out.

"Thud!" The villagers of Kalin Village fell over.

Even Li Chen was bewildered, and then, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Not long ago, Cherie still felt like a substitute for someone else in his heart.

But at this moment, Li Chen understood.

They were two different people. Two completely separate individuals, neither was a substitute for the other.

Cherie was Cherie.

If it were that girl, she would certainly say without hesitation, "because I like you," right?

Li Chen slightly raised his head, looking at the clear sky above.

"Alright, since you want to see it, I will take you to see it." Li Chen said with a gentle smile.

Upon hearing Li Chen’s answer, Cherie finally showed a smile again.

Behind, the villagers of Kalin Village also showed kind smiles, then left slowly under the guidance of the village chief.

Cherie had grown up in Kalin Village since childhood; many villagers had watched her grow up.

Due to an accident, Cherie lost her parents. Therefore, she gradually grew up to adulthood with the help of various villagers from Kalin Village.

In essence, Cherie was the daughter of everyone in Kalin Village.

Now, as they watched Cherie pursue her happiness, the villagers were at a loss for how they felt inside.

However, there was no doubt in their hearts that they wished Cherie happiness.

After the villagers of Kalin Village left, Li Chen finally looked at Cherie somewhat sternly.

"Cherie, there’s something I must explain to you."

"Yes!" Upon hearing Li Chen’s words, Cherie stood at attention, waiting for Li Chen to speak.

Seeing Cherie’s tense expression, Li Chen couldn’t help but laugh first: "Don’t be so nervous, sit down and talk."

Saying so, Li Chen patted a stone next to him.

Cherie nodded, but there was undeniable excitement in her expression.

Indeed, she had never left Kalin Village since she was young. The furthest she had gone might have been the Earth Demon Clan territory last time; picking up and going with Li Chen now would naturally stir excitement within her.

In her excitement, she ignored her footing.

"Thud!" With a slip of the foot, Cherie’s whole body lunged toward Li Chen.