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Chapter 228 - 196: Gain Knowledge, A New Worldview

Chapter 228: Chapter 196: Gain Knowledge, A New Worldview

David saw the good intentions of the little fellow.

Old Lady Alania didn’t persist in her argument. Instead, she educated the little pink-haired girl about the existence of black cats.

"First of all, in both our Western and your Eastern cultures, there are certain animals that are naturally psychic and can ward off evil spirits. You should know that?"

Black cats are psychic; black dogs ward off evil.

This wasn’t just something passed down by the elders in the Dragon Country.

In some ancient Western texts and even in children’s adventure storybooks, their presence can be found.

For example, their psychic abilities are documented in global children’s publications like "Tom Sawyer’s Adventures."

These things silently plant the seed of ’psychic black cats’ in people’s minds.

As for black dogs,

There are fewer Western texts on them, but many records in Dragon Country.

Like the black dog blood often depicted in TV dramas...

Or the Chinese rural dogs with four eyes and golden streaks, which many elders claim are the divine mounts of the Golden-eyed Bodhisattva, believed to ward off evil and attract wealth when kept at home...

Stories about cats and dogs vary significantly from place to place in Dragon Country, let alone across the world.

But the one thing they all have in common is that they are all discussed in some ’sayings’.

"So? So your black cat is the psychic type then?"

Mu Xitang interrupted the others’ rambling. She was only concerned about why her abilities were constantly being hampered.

"My dear little devil, as you can see, my black cat is not only psychic but can also effectively fend off the evil forces within you."

"Are there many such animals in town?" Black Sister, who was sharp-minded, asked the key question.

The old lady shook her head, "No, as far as I know, the only psychic animal in Morro Town is my black cat."

Everyone felt relieved.

That was good.

Otherwise, if everyone had one, the little pink-haired girl would be doomed.

"Besides the town, are there similar animals out there?"

"You guys are going outside?"

The old lady was visibly startled. Why would they want to venture outside?

"Mrs. Alania, not only are they planning to go outside, but they also intend to visit a city that has the Romia Cathedral."

Upon hearing David’s words, the old lady quickly gestured to end the topic.

"No, no, no, David, I’m not familiar with the outside world, I’ve never even heard of this cathedral. The cities out there are truly bottomless pits of hell!"

Talking about the city, the normally composed old lady’s eyes showed panic for the first time.

Could it be that frightening?

No matter how much the bearded men pressed her afterwards, the old lady simply refused to answer any more of their questions.

She only told them that the humans in the city were very abnormal!

Other than that, she remained silent.

The group didn’t know whether the old lady had never been to a city or just didn’t want to share what she knew about it.

"Alright then, can you explain why you go to the bell tower to ring the bell at night?"

Uh...

The old lady’s eyes started flickering, and she was hesitant to say more.

"I am just protecting the residents of Morro Town. As for the ringing of the bell, they all agree to it."

"That’s right."

David supported the old lady.

"I can testify, or you could ask the villagers tomorrow during the day. They all know about the bell ringing and none of them oppose it."

"Alright, Mrs. Alania, I have one last question. What are the lanterns hanging outside each home in the town for?"

"Please, foreigner, stop asking these questions. If possible, I’d advise you against going into the city, let alone thinking that the priest at Romia Cathedral can save you..."

The old lady was genuinely reluctant to say more and definitively ended the conversation.

"Ladies and gentlemen, please get some rest early... If you want to set off early tomorrow, the guest rooms are on the second floor. Feel free to pick any you like. Tonight, this old woman will take a loss and let you stay for free."

Although the group still had some doubts, since the host was unwilling to divulge more, they didn’t press her.

"Old woman, do you have any donuts? I’m really craving some right now," the bearded man, famished, asked.

"Yes, you all go and rest first. David, could you help me bring some food to these guests from the kitchen?"

"Of course, Mrs. Alania, I’d be delighted to serve you."

Before long,

David came up with a large tray for the guests on the upper floor.

Looking at the table full of sumptuous food,

the three starving men feasted without hesitation.

Fearing that splitting up to sleep could lead to mishaps,

they shamelessly requested to sleep in the same room as Jiang Xiao and Mu Xitang.

Of course, the three of them were fine with sleeping on the floor.

As they ate, they discussed their understanding of what the old lady had said.

"I think the dangers in the city are far greater than those in the town."

"Nonsense! What are you talking about?"

"But judging by her expression, she seems to think that we are going to Romia Cathedral to seek help from the priest."

"Brother Jiang Xiao, why are you so quiet? Don’t you have any opinions?"

Jiang Xiao, examining the ancient blade David had given to him, blurted out without thinking when Curly ask him,

"If there’s anything blocking the way, just bury them all. After all, the more people there are, the more I earn."

Looking at the array of "trophies" at Jiang’s feet,

the three were momentarily speechless. Jiang certainly didn’t seem like he was here to challenge the Kaidan; it was more like he was stocking up...

"Right, take these useless things for yourselves. Next time, I don’t want the girl taken again when I’m not around."

Jiang Xiao handed a AK to the bearded man, a spray gun to Curly, and two Golden Desert Eagles to Black Sister.

Despite such generous gifts, the three were somewhat embarrassed,

their previous performance had indeed been somewhat lacking, looking like idlers.

But now that they had guns,

they were confident that they would not disappoint like last time.

As for the dangers of the city, even without saying, Jiang Xiao knew.

None of those extravagant deadly rules had appeared yet!

...

"Madam, why didn’t you tell them what you know?"

After serving the food, David didn’t return to his own room but came to the old lady’s bedroom instead.

"What is there to tell? They can’t possibly believe the priest could cleanse that pink demon of its evil power, can they? That’s impossible."

Alania knew they were heading to Romia Cathedral the moment she heard it.

That formidable man called Jiang Xiao was surely going to seek the priest’s help in ridding the pink demon of its evil power.

"So, you do know of the existence of this cathedral, don’t you?"

Alania sighed.

She knew far more than just its existence—she had escaped from it!

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