"Hoo..."
Master Zhang and Elder Shi simultaneously let out a sigh.
For people of their age, the word "fate" seems to interpret the existence of destiny.
This kind of existence is something individual power cannot resist.
Besides, Stone Village has been subjected to bandit attacks year after year in recent years.
If there is no ability to protect the village, what is the point of living?
If Gu Sheng hadn’t suddenly appeared before, who knows if the village would still exist.
"Do you have any plans?"
Elder Shi asked tentatively.
At the same time, Master Zhang also looked towards Gu Sheng.
"It’s simple, train Er Gou, Shi Lou, and their group to enable them to protect the village. As for their true identities, only the three of us need to know. What do you think?"
Gu Sheng shared his thoughts.
Elder Shi nodded silently, an approving look in his eyes.
Gu Sheng’s proposal considered both the village’s safety and protected Shi Lou and Er Gou’s secrets.
It could be said that this is a win-win plan.
"Xiao Sheng, your idea is excellent, we should indeed do it this way."
Elder Shi nodded, his voice carrying a trace of relief.
After speaking, he looked at Master Zhang, "Old Zhang, Old Zhang! Stop having such a stern face, I think what Xiao Sheng said is right, it’s time to change."
Master Zhang tightly furrowed his brows, seemingly pondering something.
"I’m asking you something, Old Zhang!"
Elder Shi urged again.
"Hoo..."
Master Zhang slowly let out a breath, as if he had figured something out.
"Yes, we must ensure that their power is properly guided and used, while also protecting Stone Village from being exploited by outside forces."
Though Master Zhang didn’t directly answer, his words seemed to agree with Gu Sheng’s idea.
"Haha... isn’t that great! Let’s settle it then!"
Elder Shi let out a hearty laugh.
"Elder... Master Zhang! Wuwuwu..."
Just as the three of them were discussing specific plans, cries suddenly came from outside the conference hall.
Gu Sheng recognized that it seemed to be Shi Lou’s mother’s voice.
He hurriedly stood up, only to see Shi Lou’s mother and Er Gou’s mother rushing in anxiously.
Their eyes were filled with panic, tears already soaking their entire faces.
"Master Zhang, Elder Shi, Gu Sheng, you must go see, Shi Lou and Er Gou’s appearances have started to change!"
Shi Lou’s mother’s voice trembled, likely frightened by the scene before her.
"What! So soon!"
Gu Sheng, Elder Shi, and Master Zhang immediately stood up.
They knew this was the critical moment of Divine Ability awakening and must quickly rush to Shi Lou and Er Gou’s home.
"Let’s go, let’s check it out!"
Master Zhang said in a deep voice.
Following this, the three of them hurriedly left the conference hall, striding quickly towards Shi Lou and Er Gou’s home.
Along the way, the villagers cast curious and worried glances at them.
They didn’t know what had happened, but seeing the tense expressions of Gu Sheng, Elder Shi, and Master Zhang, they could feel the seriousness of the situation.
Soon, they arrived at Shi Lou’s home.
Shi Lou’s mother followed beside them, her face full of tears.
"Quick, go in and see!"
Master Zhang said, leading them into Shi Lou’s room.
Upon entering, they saw Shi Lou laying on the bed with his eyes tightly shut.
His face was covered with strange markings, which emitted a faint silver light.
At the same time, his appearance was changing at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Additionally, his skin became smoother, and his features became more defined and prominent, exuding an aura not belonging to this world.
"Shi Lou!"
Elder Shi called softly.
Shi Lou’s body slightly trembled, as if wanting to open his eyes but unable to do so.
Seeing this, Gu Sheng furrowed his brows tightly and stepped forward, "Shi Lou, Shi Lou? Can you hear me?"
With Gu Sheng’s calling, Shi Lou’s tightly shut brows furrowed even tighter.
Gu Sheng could determine that Shi Lou could hear him speak.

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