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Everyone was busy, and no one noticed the white-haired young man leaning against the cold wall in the shadow of a village house. He observed everyone with a smile on his face.
Although Yan Xiaobao was eager to gather information about the Forest King, he had no intention of interrupting them as they busily prepared a celebration for him. It had been a long time since his last interaction with anyone else, and the kindness he encountered here was enough to touch his heart.
Even though the bustling villagers didn't immediately notice Yan Xiaobao, it didn't take long before he caught their attention. As he prepared to stop and step aside, they all bowed deeply to the young man; fear and reverence mingled in their eyes.
