Chapter 389 Southwest Matters, Fortune Has Arrived_2

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"Speaking of which, we've always been grateful to Magistrate Wang. If it weren't for him, I'm afraid our situation wouldn't be much different from the other villages, exchanging children for food. These days, the world is suffering,"

the old man said, suddenly tasting bitterness on his lips, then continued, "When prosperity arises, there's suffering too..."

Yibai listened in silence for a long while.

Apart from a small handful, the common people in the Mortal Realm indeed endured too much suffering.

To say that their suffering was indescribable wouldn't be an exaggeration.

"Alright, sir, let's not talk about this anymore. It's almost mealtime, and my son will be back soon. Please wait a moment and stay for a bite,"

the old man said.

"No..."

Yibai was just about to decline politely when suddenly a coarse and deep voice came from outside the house.

"Dad! I'm back!"