Changxing Village is located in the eastern part of Qixing Town, about ten miles in the direction of the Wo Jiao mountain range. A cement road, built nearly ten years ago, leads to the village.
Village Chief Fang rode an old “Mahaha” motorcycle, leading the way, with Bai Ye’s mobile fortress RV following behind. Director Yu and three police officers were in the police car at the very end.
Bai Ye’s off-road RV occupied the entire cement road. Any slight miscalculation would cause it to veer off the roadside and roll over. However, with Bai Ye’s skills, driving smoothly was no problem, and he could even manage a little drift! But there was no need for that!
Director Yu and the others behind watched with pounding hearts, simultaneously astonished by Bai Ye’s driving skills. He managed to drive such a large vehicle so smoothly and steadily on this bumpy little road!
This RV was no smaller than a large truck!
Director Yu and the other police officers secretly admired Bai Ye once again.
As they proceeded, the surrounding farmland gradually diminished, and artificially planted forests increased. A village or two could still be seen ahead. Upon nearing Changxing Village, the surroundings were filled with lush, verdant primeval forests and grasslands.
Changxing Village, with over twenty households, was situated on a small hill. The village was surrounded by a patch of verdant grassland, and a river meandered past the village. Cattle, sheep, and corrals were visible across the grassland.
Within the village, two or three children could be seen playing, women hanging laundry, and men chopping firewood.
The tranquil rural scenery possessed more vitality than Bai Ye’s Lone Star Villa.
However, every villager carried a weapon, be it an axe, a spear, or a sickle.
As Bai Ye and his group drove into the village, they immediately attracted the attention of many villagers, especially Bai Ye’s mobile fortress RV. It was too massive and eye-catching, prompting many villagers to come out and watch.
Village Chief Fang informed the villagers of the news that the government was sending reinforcements, causing a stir in the village. Villagers watching the cattle and sheep outside the village, upon receiving text messages, also sped back on their motorcycles.
Soon, all the men, women, and children of Changxing Village, nearly a hundred people in total, gathered.
"This time, the government has brought us a super capable hunter. Everyone should feel familiar, especially our young people."
Village Chief Fang introduced him.
When Bai Ye emerged from the RV with Gou Dan and Xiao Fantuan, all the villagers of Changxing Village were stunned.
"What is this? Is it a wolf or a dog? Why is it so big?"
"Is this a dog? It's bigger than my cow!"
"Will it hurt people?"
Some elders worried.
The children’s attention was mostly captivated by the adorable and cute Xiao Fantuan, though some were also afraid of Gou Dan. With adults holding them back, they suppressed the urge to go up and pet or hug Xiao Fantuan.
The village youths, however, looked at Bai Ye with shock.
"Holy cow! Isn't this Brother Ye? He actually came!"
"Director Yu is amazing! He managed to invite Brother Ye! That’s great. Brother Ye once punched a large black snake and kicked a wild boar and a large black ox! He can definitely catch that hateful beast!!!"
"I hope Brother Ye can burn that beast to death with fire, or freeze it to death! To relieve our hatred!"
Bai Ye smiled and said, "Don't worry, everyone. Gou Dan is just a dog, and he won't hurt anyone. Gou Dan, say hello to everyone."
"Woof woof!!!"
Gou Dan sat semi-reclined beside Bai Ye, wagging its tail and panting with its tongue lolling out innocently.
The villagers were immediately relieved. This dog was even more well-behaved than their own sheepdogs!
"Haha, Gou Dan really looks exactly like in the livestream! So cute and silly!"
The youths familiar with Bai Ye’s livestreams laughed heartily when they saw Gou Dan.
"Xiao Qin, come here."
Village Chief Fang beckoned to a girl, his daughter, Fang Qin. She was a girl with a round face, delicate and sweet, appearing to be around Bai Ye's age.
"Dad!"
Fang Qin ran over, smiling nervously and revealing two small dimples.
"I don't need to introduce who this is; you watch his videos every day."
Fang Qin gave her father a few playful glares, her face flushed.
Then, she smiled sweetly at Bai Ye and said, "Hehe, Brother Ye, I'm your fan. I often watch your livestreams!"
"Hello!"
Bai Ye chuckled and nodded.
Village Chief Fang said, "Mr. Bai will be staying in our village for a few days. You will take care of him during this time. Mr. Bai is here to help us, so you must not be negligent!"
"Of course not!"
Fang Qin was overjoyed and playfully stuck out her tongue at her father, Village Chief Fang.
"Mr. Bai, you must be hungry after such a long journey. Let's eat first, and then we'll discuss important matters!"
Bai Ye had brought some food, but the villagers of Changxing Village warmly pulled him into Village Chief Fang's home and treated him to a feast of fish and meat, refusing to take no for an answer.
They also learned from the young people that Gou Dan and Xiao Fantuan had enormous appetites. Without hesitation, every household sent over a large beef leg, each weighing at least forty jin.
Although their cooking skills weren't as good as Bai Ye's, the beef from their cattle was indeed delicious, tasting much better than the beef Bai Ye bought.
Xiao Fantuan ate a whole beef leg, while Gou Dan ate three. Both of them ate until their bellies were round.
Bai Ye had the villagers take back the remaining beef legs. Despite having so many cattle and sheep, it wasn't easy for them. Not only did they have to start early and finish late every day, but raising cattle and sheep also carried significant risks. If an illness struck, a large number could die.
The cattle and sheep they had at home were their savings from years of tireless care!
Bai Ye had originally intended to pay for the food. He wasn't short of money, and it would only cost tens of thousands of yuan. However, the villagers of Changxing Village stubbornly refused.
Some children wanted to hold Xiao Fantuan to play, but Bai Ye refused.
Although Xiao Fantuan was cute and adorable, if it got annoyed, it would be difficult to handle. Those red-haired monsters were killed in seconds, let alone these children. It was uncertain who would be playing whom!
After eating, Bai Ye, led by Village Chief Fang and others, inspected the cattle and sheep pens and sheds in various houses that had been attacked by beasts. From the traces of destruction, the beasts were very strong, but this was not useful information.
Gou Dan and Xiao Fantuan could easily do the same!
"Director Yu, Village Chief Fang, I'll go into the mountains to see if I can find any tracks."
Director Yu and Village Chief Fang wanted to lead the police officers and villagers into the mountains, but Bai Ye refused.
Riding Gou Dan, with Xiao Fantuan accompanying them, the man, the dog, and the bear slowly disappeared at the end of the grassland under the gaze of many villagers.
Bai Ye intended to find traces of the beasts that had invaded Changxing Village while also hunting for some food for Gou Dan and Xiao Fantuan.
These two creatures had too large an appetite. Eating the villagers' cattle and sheep like this would cost tens of thousands of yuan a day, yet the villagers refused payment, which made him feel a bit awkward.
Moreover, this area was close to his own ranch, and the livestock there had become so abundant that they were bothering the villagers. If not now, then when should he hunt?
"System, open the God’s Livestream."
Bai Ye did not forget to take the opportunity to livestream. The remaining ninety million yuan needed to be accumulated bit by bit.
As soon as he went online, many fans and viewers flooded in.
"Wow!! Is this a grassland?"
"Brother Ye, where are you? It doesn't seem like your home!"
"From the light intensity, air humidity, and vegetation appearance around Brother Ye, Brother Ye must have gone far away!!"