Originally, everyone wanted to make things difficult for him, but upon hearing his words, or rather his request, they were all dumbfounded.
After a brief silence, everyone burst into laughter.
"No way, whatâs wrong with this kidâs nerve? Father initially wanted to give him a task, and he wants to go out?"
"I see this kid is so rustic, heâs definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed. Doing something this foolish is understandable!"
Instantly, the young men beside the Patrol Envoy started discussing.
This also confirmed Ye Luoâs earlier suspicion that these guys are offspring of the Patrol Envoy.
But, the young woman was curiously observing Ye Luo.
Obviously, this group of people could be considered the nobility of this space. Though uninterested in cultivation, theyâve lived comfortably for generations, especially these youths who were born in this space and have never seen the outside world, feeling that this way of life is just fine.
"Do you really want to go outside and guard the Gold Silk Forest? If you leave, even I wonât be able to bring you back!" the Patrol Envoy suddenly said.
This caught Ye Luo by surprise. Isnât he the Patrol Envoy? This should be his decision!
However, the Patrol Envoy wouldnât lie to him.
No matter what, Ye Luo was determined to leave. Firstly, the Gold Silk Forest is his ultimate goal. Getting closer might mean opportunity, and he doesnât want to wait for the end here. At least outside, he can undergo body refinement.
"Patrol Envoy, I request to become a Guard of the Gold Silk Forest!" Ye Luo reiterated determinately.
"Alright, since you have a request, I naturally wonât refuse, this spares me the trouble of finding a Guard!" the Patrol Envoy immediately agreed.
Ye Luo also realized that this Guard position is likely not a good one, and it should be that every so often, each Patrol Envoy has to select a certain number of Guards to protect the Gold Silk Forest.
However, itâs surprising to Ye Luo. It seems there shouldnât be few Guards outside, so the ones Ye Luo previously saw were only a hundred or so. Could it be he hasnât seen all the Guards?
Even so, he felt the Patrol Envoyâs offspring looked at him as if he was a fool, suggesting that being a Guard isnât simple, maybe itâs dangerous.
"Father, I want to experience being a Guard too!"
Suddenly, the young woman stood up and said respectfully.
Ye Luo glanced at her unintentionally, this youthful woman was full of heroism, lacking feminine grace but having masculine vigor.
Compared to those young men, she was more to Ye Luoâs liking.
"If you look at me randomly again, Iâll gouge your eyes out!"
Upon noticing Ye Luo observing her, the young woman immediately shouted angrily.
Ye Luo shook his head helplessly, she was truly a tomboy! He usually stayed far away from such women.
"Nonsense!" Immediately, the Patrol Envoy stood up, "Is Guard something anyone can just be!? Once you become a Guard, I wonât be able to protect you anymore, Iâve told you many times, why wonât you listen!"
Hearing this, Ye Luo was even more certain that being a Guard definitely had its issues.
"Father, the more dangerous the place, the more it can provide trial and hardship. Iâve been stuck here without progress for a long time!"
The Patrol Envoy sighed, his gaze softened, "Donât worry, next time I distribute resources, Iâll give you more, if you like cultivation, Iâll satisfy you!"
But the young woman didnât seem satisfied after listening, just as she was about to speak, the Patrol Envoy interrupted her.
"No need to say more, Iâm definitely not agreeing to this!"
After speaking, he tossed a blood-red token to Ye Luo.
"Take this with you, tomorrow morning, I will activate the Transmission Array for you so you can leave, but once you leave, you can only return here once in three months; during these three months, whatever happens, you must stand guard in the Gold Silk Forest. Do you understand?"
Ye Luo took the token and nodded slowly. He could feel that this token was not simpleâit seemed to be crafted by those with great magical power, maybe by the Law Enforcers.
Of course, the purpose of this token was merely to pass through the Transmission Array, and nothing more.
Afterward, Ye Luo had no intention to linger here. After all, the life here was something he disdained.
Since Ye Luo became a Guard, the Patrol Envoy didnât overly trouble him, and those young men didnât spare him a glance, seemingly apprehensive or disdainful of being Guard.
Ye Luo returned to the elderâs side. Upon seeing the blood-red token in Ye Luoâs hand, his expression became complicated.
Actually, not only him, surrounding Ye Luo were many cultivators, all regarding him with such looks.
"Youâve finally decided to take this step!" he said with a complex expression.
Ye Luo didnât feel much, "Miracles are more likely to occur in adversity; staying here long-term only makes it easier to fall into decay!"
Ye Luoâs words had an underlying meaning, for this place contained Death Qi, making it nearly impossible for these cultivators to improve, and rather their level could quickly decline.
The middle-aged manâs expression became more complicated, "I didnât expect you to realize it so quickly; however, when you leave, the consequences are just the same. Once you leave, youâll understand!"
The night passed quickly, and the middle-aged man fell into a drowsy state, not saying much to him. By dawn, as Ye Luo approached the Transmission Array to head to Gold Silk Forest, the middle-aged man suddenly stopped him.
"Young man, Iâll be waiting for your return!"
Ye Luo was a bit stunned; he could sense this middle-aged man seemed to have made some sort of decision, but he didnât pay much attention. After all, it was his business, unrelated to Ye Luo.
With the blood-red token in hand, he arrived at the Transmission Array.
At that moment, the Patrol Envoy had already arrived at the Transmission Array, his presence was extraordinary; it was clear his realm hadnât deteriorated, likely compensated with cultivation resources.
Meaning, if he regressed, he just replenished it with cultivation resources.
As the Patrol Envoy, obtaining cultivation resources shouldnât be difficult.
"Good, you truly didnât back down; when you return, Iâll give you some compensation!" the Patrol Envoy said contentedly.
Ye Luo simply didnât listen to him; what could he possibly offer when Ye Luo was already wealthier than him.