Not A Small-Town Girl

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On her way here, Danielle had roughly learned about that

real estate company. They had some underworld

connections.

"Chief, why not give this young lady a chance to try? The

worst outcome is the same anyway."

Several villagers discussed amongst themselves below,

while the siblings on the roof tried their best to be vigilant of

the snakes. Danielle spotted several venomous snakes.

Danielle thought, ‘Damn, this snake control technique is

pretty awesome. I want to learn it too."

Orion and the villagers reached a consensus. "Young lady,

as long as you can save our village, we will help you find

your brother."

"Deal," Danielle agreed readily.

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one will bsvable to save your village,"

Xavier said, his voice trembling. S

slightly as he looked warily atthe

denf snakes surrounding them.

"Chief, can yotxplease call back the

snakes? If wee bitten to death, no

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“Charly, call the snakes to retreat!" Orion said to the young

man.

Charly took out his flute and played another strange tune.

The snakes surrounding the siblings heard the music and

slithered out of the courtyard.

If it weren’t for the urgency to look for Matthew, Danielle

really wanted to give Charly a round of applause.

As the snakes dispersed, Danielle pulled Xavier’s clothes

and jumped. Then they landed in the courtyard.

“Please don’t mind what just happened. We were just

protecting ourselves," Orion said with a smile.

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Danielle also understood why they

had to detthat. If someone oO

eavesdropped outside her house

late atnight, the Darling family‘might

not be so vigilant or suspicialis. She

reptied, "We understand.”

“May I ask where Matthew is now?" Danielle asked.

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Orion and several villagers seemed to be at a loss of

words. If they told the truth, Danielle might not help them.

Danielle lopked at the eyes of the

villagers and felt something wasc”

wrong. éChief, I promise you I wilt

handléyour problem, but before

thatwant to know about O

Matthew’s situation."

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“What did you do to Matthew?" Xavier asked anxiously.

“Your brother did come to our village, but he is not here

now. He went to the forbidden area. We tried to stop him,

but he wouldn’t listen,” Orion replied honestly.

Upon hearing this, Xavier became even more agitated. The

name of the place didn’t sound like a good place. "What?

the forbidden area? Where is that?"

"It’s a long story. You can stay at our place tonight. There’s

no other place to stay nearby, and it’s not safe at night."

Orion shook his head and sighed.noveldrama

“We can just rest in the car," Xavier answered cautiously.

Although he had agreed to help them, he was still a little

afraid to stay at the villagers’ homes.

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Orion seemed to see through Xavier’s thoughts and said

with a smile, "You can stay at my house. It’s not very safe

here at night, and it would be worse if u stayed in the car."

“Thank you for your hospitality, Chief. There are four of us.

Can we all stay in your house?" Danielle did not refuse to

stay in the village as she wanted to ask Orion something.

“Charly, go and bring their family members to my house,”

Orion instructed.

"Okay."

“Let’s go then. Remember, no matter what you encounter

along the way, don’t make any noise,” Orion instructed

Danielle and Xavier.