Chapter 449: Chapter 239: Real Benefits! (Three-in-one) _4 The village square was dotted with several wooden tables showcasing wild fruits and handicrafts, filling the atmosphere with nature and simplicity. The village environment was pleasant and tranquil, feeling as if it purified the soul. "This is truly a wonderful place," Chen Mo couldn’t help but exclaim. "Yes, this little village has quite the charm and a serene atmosphere," Alina agreed. She was quite fond of this environment. Living in such a place for the rest of her life wouldn’t be bad at all. As they were talking, an old man approached, leaning on a cane with a kind smile on his face. He seemed delighted by their arrival. "Welcome to Green Forest Village, young ones," said the old man warmly. "I am the village chief here. If you need anything, just let me know." He was dressed in a green Robe, projecting an air of kindness. Upon seeing the village chief, Chen Mo became slightly curious. They came with a major force; doesn’t the chief fear they might be villains? Just as Chen Mo was thinking this, the village chief suddenly smiled and said, "Our Green Forest Village is protected by a powerful formation that can sense malicious intent. If you were actually malicious, I would have sensed it long ago." "So you can read even my thoughts," Chen Mo replied with a polite smile. "We’re on our way to Storm City, but I’ve heard a dangerous stretch lies ahead. Do you have any information that might help us?" Recalling the special hint given when the Heavenly Dao issued the second sub-task, Chen Mo immediately consulted the village chief. Chen Mo thought that since this dangerous journey, which the Heavenly Dao gave a special hint about, wasn’t the second sub-task, perhaps it could lead to a hidden mission. "Heading to Storm City, eh..." The village chief frowned, appearing worried. "The road to Storm City requires passing through the dangerous Smoky Intoxicated Forest. It’s home to many vicious beasts and unknown creatures. The forest is also filled with deadly fog and poison, and even experienced travelers often lose their way. My advice is to travel through it at night. By then, the fog and poison will have naturally dissipated, making it considerably safer than during the day." "I see, thank you for the warning, Mr. Village Chief." Hearing the village chief’s words, Chen Mo turned to Alina and suggested, "How about you and the others wait here until night falls? Then you can lead them through that area. With my shield for protection, passing through a forest shouldn’t be a major issue. I’ll go ahead alone and launch the attack on Storm City." For the sake of a higher mission evaluation, Chen Mo was truly being considerate of his soldiers; he didn’t want to risk them getting hurt at all. After hearing Chen Mo’s suggestion, Alina thought it was feasible. With Chen Mo’s mighty army of three million Skeleton Monsters, he alone was more than enough for the siege. Why would he even need these soldiers? If they proceeded according to the normal mission process, they would face a dilemma. If they didn’t seize Storm City quickly, they might not be able to reach the other two teams in time to provide support if those teams encountered problems. However, if they marched speedily during daylight, there was a high chance of facing dangers. But with Chen Mo, an overwhelmingly powerful individual, in their ranks, they didn’t need to adhere strictly to the normal process. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺 Alina nodded and agreed, "Alright, we’ll proceed as you suggested." As Chen Mo and Alina were discussing and preparing for Chen Mo to set off alone, the village chief suddenly spoke again. "Oh, and there’s one more thing," said the village chief, gently tugging on Chen Mo’s Robe. "What is it, Mr. Village Chief?" Chen Mo curiously asked. "Recently, we’ve had two villagers go missing in the Smoky Intoxicated Forest. You have many pairs of eyes and ears. If you’re going into that forest, could you perhaps help us look for these two villagers? Of course, we won’t ask you to do it for nothing. If you manage to find them, we will reward you." [The Heavenly Path’s Hint: You’ve triggered the hidden mission "Missing Villagers of Green Forest Village". Accepting this mission requires finding the missing villagers within 12 hours or it will be considered a failure.] "Of course, I’ll do my best to help find the two villagers," Chen Mo said with a smile, unhesitatingly accepting as soon as he saw the hidden mission prompt. After all, it was a hidden mission from an SSS-level instance; the rewards were bound to be amazing. An opportunity like this wasn’t to be missed. Besides, the mission prompt didn’t mention any penalty for failure, so there was no harm in accepting it. "Thank you so much!" The village chief nodded gratefully. "I hope you can arrive safely at Storm City and help us find our villagers. In the meantime, please rest in our village until nightfall. We have some very fine fruit wine to offer you."