In years of famine and drought, their village even rejected fatty meat.

Chapter 266 Fearless

Don't worry, Mother!

Chen Zhong knew what his mother was worried about, and comforted her, "Don't you know Dao Ge'er's temperament? Although he talks a big game, I know that Dao Ge'er would never let us go to our deaths."

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhong's mother nodded subconsciously. Chen Dao was extremely kind to the villagers of Chenjia Village, and she was willing to believe that Chen Dao would not send the young men who joined the guard team to their deaths. But one can never be too careful!

If a situation like today were to occur again in the future, wouldn't my son have to personally fight the thieves?

Fighting these thieves will be a life-or-death struggle!

She wasn't willing to let Chen Zhong take even the slightest risk!

"Since you want to join the guard, then go for it!"

At this moment, Chen Zhong's father spoke up. He was getting old and no longer had that kind of drive, but since his son was willing to take the plunge, he was willing to support him.

Even if... this will cause her son to leave her forever.

"Thank you dad!"

Chen Zhong laughed. He knew that his father always made the decisions on important matters in the family, and once his father gave the order, his mother would not object.

As expected, once the father spoke, the mother fell silent, only frowning with worry in her eyes.

"Mother, please put your mind at ease!"

Chen Zhong grinned and said, "Once I become a martial artist, I will definitely take good care of you. Maybe then you can be like the landlady in the city, with several maids serving you whenever you go out!"

"Screw you!"

Chen Zhong's mother couldn't help but laugh: "I'm perfectly healthy, why would I need so many maids to serve me!"

Similar conversations to those in Chen Zhong's home clearly didn't just happen in Chen Zhong's home, but in every household of Chenjia Village with able-bodied young adults.

Some young men received support from their families and decided to join the guard team, while others gave up the idea of ​​joining the guard team due to their families' concerns. Everyone made their own choice!

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The next day.

As a glimmer of light appeared on the horizon, the entire Chenjia Village awoke.

The villagers came out of their homes one after another, talking as they walked toward Chen Dao's house.

"Chen Ming, what are your plans for your child? Would you like him to join the guard team?"

“I only have one child, and his mother is really worried about him! So I have no intention of joining the guard team.”

"My eldest son is planning to join, but luckily we have a lot of children, so I'm not afraid of anything going wrong."

"This guard team is really well-treated! It's just a pity it's too dangerous!"

"..."

Soon after, the villagers arrived at Chen Dao's house. After eating steamed buns and egg drop soup, the women carried farm tools to the fields, while the men went to various construction sites to start working.

As for Chen Zhong and the other able-bodied men, they stayed where they were, waiting for Chen Cheng's arrival.

"Brother Jiang".

Chen Zhong moved closer to Chen Jiang and asked, "Are you also planning to join this guard team?"

"Of course!"

Chen Jiang smiled and nodded: "This is a chance to become a martial artist, how could I bear to miss it!"

As he spoke, Chen Jiang gestured to his right with his chin: "It's not just me, look, even the uncle is here!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Zhong looked to his right and saw Chen Da, who was also standing there.

"Is this uncle also joining the guard team?"

Chen Zhong was somewhat surprised. Chen Da was the richest man in Chenjia Village besides Chen Dao, and his family could eat meat at every meal. Why would he want to join this desperate guard team?

"Yes!"

Chen Jiang smiled and nodded: "Dao-ge'er said a long time ago that he would give us the opportunity to become martial artists. Now that Dao-ge'er has given us the opportunity, how can we miss it?"

"Uh……"

Chen Zhong scratched his head and said, "Brother Jiang, aren't you afraid of danger?"

"Of course I'm scared!"

Chen Jiang said, "But nothing in this world comes for free. If you want to become a martial artist, you naturally have to pay a price. If you don't even have the courage to fight to the death, then what right do you have to become a martial artist?"

"That's the truth!"

Chen Zhong nodded in agreement. What Chen Jiang said was exactly what he thought, and it was with this in mind that he decided to join the guard team.

No one is unafraid of death, but in Chen Zhong's heart, the desire to become a martial artist and rise above others far outweighed his fear of death.

"There are quite a few people here!"

Just as Chen Zhong and Chen Jiang were talking, Chen Dao, who was walking out of the house side by side with Chen Cheng, said something.

He had previously said that the guard team would recruit 20 people, but now there are as many as 30 young men gathered outside the gate, far exceeding the number of 20.

also……

What surprised Chen Dao the most was... Chen Da was there too!

To be honest, it would be easy for Chen Da to become a martial artist. First of all, he is not short of money, and the medicinal herbs and blood feather chickens for martial artists are not a problem for him.

Secondly, he could easily obtain the cultivation technique from Chen Dao, but for some reason, Chen Dao had never taken any action in this regard before.

Instead, he appeared here after hearing about the guard team, which puzzled Chen Dao greatly.

"Uncle."

Chen Dao couldn't help but ask, "Are you also planning to join the guard team?"

"That's right!"

Chen laughed and said, "I've been really bored lately, so I thought I'd do something for the village."

"Uh……"

Chen Dao was speechless. Chen Da's reason was obviously not sufficient, but Chen Dao did not intend to delve into it. Instead, he looked at everyone and asked, "Are you all here to join the guard team?"

"Yes!"

The crowd answered in unison, their voices, young and strong, blending together and carrying far and wide.

"Then come with me!"

Chen Dao took the lead and walked towards the open space at the entrance of the village.

Chen Zhong and the other young men exchanged glances and followed in Chen Dao's footsteps.

Before long, Chen Dao stopped in a flat, open space, turned to face the crowd and said, "I told you before that joining this guard team is dangerous, you should remember that, right?"

"Of course I remember! Don't worry, Brother Dao, since we've decided to join this guard team, we're naturally not afraid of death!"

"That's right! I'm entrusting my life to you, Brother Dao!"

"I'm not afraid of death! If I can eat a few more meals of meat, it'll be worth dying for!"

"..."

The young men joined the guard team for various reasons. Some wanted to eat meat, some wanted to become martial artists and make a name for themselves, and some, like Chen Da, simply wanted to protect the village.

Regardless of their reasons, once they decided to join the guard team, they were prepared to die at any moment.

Of course, determination is one thing, but whether they can remain so fearless when facing death is another matter entirely.