Disaster Apocalypse: Farming, Family, and My Hidden Secret Space

"Yes, yes, yes, us too. We definitely won't drag the village down; we will absolutely abide by the village's rules," the others from Li Village hurriedly said.

They dared not disobey. Just the fact that the thirty or so people from Hua Village could take down these man-eating demons showed their combat power. But isn't that exactly what they yearned for and needed?

Once they're in Hua Village, they might finally be able to sleep soundly at night.

Old Man Hua nodded. It was better for them to have this realization; otherwise, they'd have to be taught how to behave when they returned to Hua Village.

Although he was soft-hearted, he didn't want to bring some clueless people back to the village either. Wouldn't it be bringing trouble upon themselves?

The conversation between Village Chief Li and Old Man Hua wasn't hidden from people, especially when Old Li San and the others were kowtowing, it was in front of everyone, so the surviving others could see it.

Those who weren't thinking in this direction also started considering it, especially those who were already homeless and alone. Where could they go if not to a strong place like Hua Village? So some couldn't help it.

"Chief Hua, we also want to join Hua Village. Please, Chief Hua, agree."

"Chief Hua..."

Old Man Hua closed his eyes; the hesitation earlier was partly because of this very reason. And here it begins.

The reason for accepting Li Village was because Village Chief Li was there, plus the familiarity with that village and knowing Village Chief Li. He had heard of his good character, and the village's reputation was decent.

With him controlling the villagers joining Hua Village, Old Man Hua wasn't too worried, but with these people... Old Man Hua was still hesitant.

Although they seemed pitiful and had suffered great hardship, that didn't guarantee their character was without issues. The current peace in Hua Village was something Old Man Hua didn't want disrupted by a few troublemakers.

Seeing more people kneel down, Old Man Hua quickly spoke, "Don't kneel... listen to what I have to say..." instinctively pressing his hand down.

"Thank you for your trust in Hua Village, but we are also struggling to survive and truly lack the capacity to meet everyone's requests. Now that these demons are gone, life will be much safer. As long as one stays alert, living well is not difficult. I'm sorry, but I really can't agree."

"Why not? Chief, don't worry, we'll be obedient and won't trouble you. We'll also take care of ourselves and follow the village's rules. Please, Chief,"

What they said wasn't wrong, but... Old Man Hua still couldn't agree.

"Sorry, it's really not possible. Our village is small, and accommodating the people from Li Village is the limit. Please find another way."

"Why not? If you can accept Li Village, a few more of us won't take up much space! Chief Hua, be compassionate, please have pity on us."

"That's right. Chief Hua, we're all fellow villagers; you can't just ignore us!"

These words almost accused of favoritism, demanding equal treatment. Hua Jin frowned, his face darkening, and Old Man Hua wasn't pleased either.

Pitiful people often have despicable sides, and here they were already using moral coercion.

"What's wrong with you? What do you mean by 'can't just ignore you'? If that were the case, how could you be standing here? You can't be ungrateful," people from Hua Village hadn't spoken yet, but Old Li San and his group couldn't take it anymore.

This situation was partly because of them, and those from Li Village couldn't just sit and watch.

"Of course, you'd say that since you've got your wish to enter Hua Village. Easy for you to talk," a woman rolled her eyes, her colorful face making her look unsightly.

"Right, since Chief Hua is willing to accept you, what's wrong with accepting a few more? Besides, we're not freeloaders, we can work and won't hold you back."

"I think they just resent us for being burdens, being injured, walking slowly, and not wanting to take us along."

"Liu Lin, what you're saying is wrong. Don't forget our lives were saved by Chief Hua. Is this how you repay kindness?" These words were truly discomforting, and a man with a broken leg couldn't help but retort.

Others said his life and even his leg were healed by people from Hua Village. One shouldn't be so ungrateful.

"Liu Kai is right, you've gone too far," a few more spoke, looking at Liu Lin and his group with disapproval.

"Oh, so you have a conscience and we don't? Fine, since you're so good, don't ask us for help when going down the mountain. Besides, don't they say to follow through when helping someone? If Hua Village has the capacity, why not protect a few more?"

Liu Lin spoke self-righteously, especially with his eyes full of malice when looking at Liu Kai, thinking that since he was so conscientious, he'd manage on his own going down the mountain.

His family was completely gone, leaving him alone; he didn't want to immediately face danger again.

"Why? Why must they help you completely? Are they indebted to you, or do they owe you?" Li Lao San, usually a very stable person, couldn't hold back when he heard this, taking a few steps forward which scared Liu Lin into backing away.

Li Lao San was not someone to be messed with, and Liu Lin didn't dare to confront him directly.

"But... wasn't it them who saved us?"

"So they must save you completely? Are they your parents now, or do they have to tend to all your needs? Chief Hua said the place is small and can't accept more. Don't you understand? Blame it on yourselves for speaking too late. Even buying things requires a first-come-first-served basis, so how could you expect to force them? I see a bunch of ingrates here, who would dare take people like you?"

Then Li Lao San looked at the others and shouted loudly, "Our lives were saved by Chief Hua's group, we can't repay kindness with ingratitude. Today, I put my words here: if Hua Village is willing to accept us, then we go. If not, we must remain grateful, or what's the difference between us and this crowd of beasts."

"Old San is right. Though we'd love to follow Chief Hua, we can't impose. Wouldn't that be repaying kindness with enmity?"

Village Chief Li also felt a bit regretful. Seeing the people from Hua Village packing up ready to leave, he was too anxious and didn't think thoroughly to avoid this scene.

Rescuing people turned into an obligation, isn't that disheartening!

The more he thought, the more uneasy he felt, apologetically looking at Chief Hua.

But Chief Hua just shook his head, unconcerned.

People speak what they want to say, but with such conduct, there was no chance they'd return to Hua Village with them.

"Nice talk, but aren't you just brown-nosing Chief Hua," someone sneered from the crowd.

"Why, are you jealous? If you were that capable, we wouldn't mind brown-nosing you either. At least we know shame and seek others' opinions instead of imposing on others and repaying kindness with ingratitude," Li Lao San was angry, speaking with both sarcasm and challenge.

If it weren't for sharing the same fate with these people for so long, Li Lao San would have lost patience long ago.