Erwenda's curiosity was completely aroused, and he asked eagerly: "But what? Is there any unknown price behind this?"

Edmund was silent for a while, then nodded slowly. "Yes, eternity is not without price. Although we will not grow old, our lives have also lost certain possibilities."

Edmund took Alvinda to the village cemetery, where the ancestors of the village rested. Although they have eternal life.

But every once in a while, someone in the village will choose to rest here. This is an agreement between them and the guardian spirit.

"We cannot increase the population endlessly, otherwise this land will not be able to support us." Edmund explained, "So, every once in a while, one of us will voluntarily choose to leave to maintain the balance of the village.

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In addition to life restrictions, the villagers' minds are also subject to certain constraints.

They cannot leave this land. Once they cross the border of the village, they will age rapidly and lose their eternal life.

This bondage limited their lives to this valley.

"Our lives are closely connected to this land, and we cannot explore the world as freely as people outside." Edmund's voice carried a hint of sadness, "Our world is small, but we have learned to cherish it.

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Alvinda came to understand that the price of this eternal state was the limitation of choice and the sacrifice of Suyu.

Although the villagers have immortal bodies, they have lost the opportunity to explore the unknown world, and their lives are fixed on this land.

"This is a choice. We chose stability and eternity, giving up change and risk." Edmund said, "Every choice has its price, which we are willing to bear."

Alvinda stood in front of the cemetery.

His greed was temporarily curbed.

Because obviously, the cost is high.

And it’s not easy to achieve, especially for guardian spirits. Do they still exist?

How to find them?

And since it has to be restricted to one place, I'm afraid it won't be easy for people outside to enjoy this secret.

He decided to continue investigating.

In the days that followed, Erwenda continued to explore and learn in the village. He began to record everything here, from the villagers' daily lives to their state of mind.

He knew that these discoveries could have a profound impact on human society outside.

As Erwenda's days in the village passed, he gradually integrated into this peaceful community.

As time went on, however, he began to notice some unusual signs.

Although the villagers are harmonious on the surface, there are always some whispers and legends about "wise men" in private.

The Wise Man is the guardian of the village and is said to have the ability to communicate with guardian spirits.

He lived in a lonely tower on the edge of the village, and few people had seen his true face. Erwenda's curiosity drove him to find out.

One night, Alvinda quietly came to the tower.

Under the moonlight, the shadow of the tower stretched long and long, giving people a gloomy feeling. He took a deep breath and pushed open the door of the tower.

The interior of the tower is filled with various ancient books and scrolls, and the air is filled with an ancient atmosphere.

In the center of the room, a gray-haired old man was sitting in front of a wooden table. There was an open book in front of him, and the words in the book shone with a strange light.

"You are here, young scientist." The wise man's voice was hoarse and low. He did not raise his head, as if he had already known Alvinda's arrival.

Erwenda asked in surprise: "You knew I was coming?"

The wise man smiled slightly, and his eyes revealed a profound wisdom. "I know many things, including the doubts in your heart."

Under the guidance of the wise man, Erwenda began to understand another secret of the village.

It turns out that the so-called "restrictions" are not natural laws, but lies created by wise men in order to maintain their own power.

This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! A wise man can communicate with the guardian spirit, and he does not allow others to do the same thing.

"Those who so-called left 'voluntarily' are actually people who pose a threat to me." The wise man said with a hint of coldness in his voice, "They discovered my secret, so they must be 'sacrificed'."

There was a surge of anger in Erwenda's heart. He could not accept this fact. "How can you do this? They are your compatriots!"

A trace of sadness flashed in the wise man's eyes. "I also hesitated, but in order to protect this village, I had to make a choice."

Following the wise man's narration, Erwenda learned that the village is facing a huge crisis. Outside forces have noticed this paradise, and they are eager to obtain the secrets here at any cost."

"The other thing is, some people are starting to want it again and again."

"They are so greedy!"

"It's not enough for them to have immortality. They also try to ask the guardian spirit to give them more, so that they can go outside and enjoy the glory and wealth."

"If I don't control them and kill them, once the guardian spirit opens the exit, outside forces will invade, and this village will perish."

There was a hint of helplessness in the wise man's voice, "I must maintain the stability of the village until a solution is found."

Erwenda stood by the window of the tower, looking at the peaceful village. His heart was full of contradictions and struggles.

He knew he had to make a choice, reveal the wise man's secret, or help him protect the village.

"What are you going to do?" A wise man's voice sounded from behind.

Erwenda turned around, his eyes flashing with determination. "I will help you, but we must find a better way."

In the days that followed, Erwenda studied with the wise men, trying to find a way to protect the village without sacrificing the villagers.

Finally, they found a way.

That is to communicate with the guardian spirit again.

Ask the other person for guidance.

On the night of the full moon, they held this ceremony to pray to the guardian spirit for protection.

The voice of the guardian spirit echoed in the night sky.

Xiao Huan appeared.

"They are indeed a bunch of greedy fools."

"You're always like this."

"Obviously, living like this is very good, but I still feel unsatisfied."

"Really, you deserve to die."

Xiao Huan said angrily.

The wise man knelt down humbly.

"Dear Guardian, thank you for your gift to us."

"I will drive away the few greedy people."

"Very well, that's it, I agree to your request."

"Those who want to leave can leave, but after leaving, they will lose the ability to live forever. Tell them that if they want wealth, they can get it themselves."

"Let the residents of the village decide their own future."

Following the guardian spirit's promise, the residents of the village began to realize that they had been deceived.

They gathered together to discuss the future of the village.

"We can no longer be bound by fear and lies." A villager stood up, his voice firm and powerful, "We must decide our own destiny."

Alvinda stood in the crowd, his heart full of ridicule.

Stupid guy, do you really think there is a good place outside?

The child entered the chimney at the age of six and died painfully at the age of eleven.

Adults have to work for eighteen hours and cannot survive for three years in a factory.

These naive guys are so well accustomed to the land given by God.

They should really know what hard work is like.

Some people decided to leave.

They think immortality is good, but it would be better if they could experience fresh life outside.

Little John also brought fresh things from outside.

Such as football, newspapers, wars, beauties, and even movies...

Some young men and women were preparing to go out with him.

After Erdavin thought about it, he decided not to leave.

Because he knows that once he goes out, he can't come back.

Moreover, it is difficult to seize the power of the guardian spirit.
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