Important Guest

Under the bright blue sky illuminating the vast meadow with a cool breeze, you can see a flock of sheep eating grass, a few tens of meters from there was a boy lying under a tree.

Without caring about anything, someone was approaching him and screaming.

''Shatian.... Mo Shatian!''

''Hey, are you listening to me Shatian!'' Someone was calling the sleeping boy.

Shatian who was sleeping suddenly woke up because someone called his name. Opening his eyes what appeared in his sight was a young girl with a delicate and beautiful face with fair skin, with waist-length brown hair with a bangs covering her forehead, and a pair of hazel colored eyes that stared at him. Overall the girl was very pretty when compared to other girls her age.

The shocked Mo Shatian said, "Huh… Well did you say something?"

"I can't believe... Are you asleep?" The girl was surprised to find Mo Shatian sleeping when he had to look after the sheep.

Mo Shatian finally got up to look at him from the same height, "Sorry... Today's weather is nice. I didn't realize I fell asleep while lying down for a while."

Mo Shatian a boy with dark black hair with a pair of green eyes, wearing all black. With sharp features and fair skin, gave off the impression of a handsome young man but when compared to boys of his age, he was only slightly handsome, not too handsome but not too ordinary either.

Finally, Shatian looked at the one who called him. She is a young girl wearing light blue clothes. Without a doubt, if the entire village were asked who the most beautiful girl was, then the answer would be the girl in front of him right now. The girl's name is Xiao Lin.

Mo Shatian asked her, "What brings you here Xiao Lin?"

"I came to tell you that someone is coming to the village from outside." Xiao Lin said excitedly.

"Are you sure he came from outside?" Mo Shatian said with a surprised expression.

''Yes, he came from outside and father said he was an important guest. they are talking at home''

'This is the first time someone has come to this village since I was born. I wonder what kind of person comes to a remote village like this.'

Mo Shatian was very surprised by someone coming to a village like Xiao Village.

Xiao Village is located around the foot of the misty mountain. That mountain peak always produces fog no matter the weather or season, no one in the village knows the reason because it was forbidden to approach it ever since the village was founded. That's why the mountain is called the misty mountain.

"Then… What are you trying to do by telling me?" Shatian knew there was no way she would come to meet him just to tell him.

"Aren't you curious what they are talking about?"

''No... I'm at work and also can't you check that with your father?''

"He won't tell me!" Xiao Lin said in a sullen tone.

"If so… it means something very important that even he can't talk about with his beloved daughter."

"I guess so… so, when are you going to finish herding the sheep?" Xiao Lin asked with an irritated expression when she heard the word "beloved" from Shatian.

''Alright let's go back because it's already afternoon'' Shataian went towards the flock of sheep to herd them back to the village.

"okay!" Xiao Lin followed behind.

Xiao Village is a remote village located at the foot of the Misty Mountain. The Xiao Village has about a hundred people, the main occupations of the Xiao Villagers are farming, gardening, mining and hunting. Xiao Village was founded by xiao ling's great-grandfather the current head of Xiao Village, namely Xiao Ming.

Arriving at the village, Shatian immediately brought the sheep back to the farm. Mo Shatian went to the village head's house with Xiao Lin to collect payment for today's work.

The only payment system in this village is to use a strange sparkling stone that is the result of a mine in a cave around the village area. When he received it, Mo Shatian thought, 'why does this village use strange stones like this as a medium of exchange in this village instead of using precious metals such as gold, silver or the like which are used outside the village as Uncle Ling had talked about.'

Xiao Ling, as Village Head Xiao, he sometimes goes out of the village once or twice a year to meet needs that don't exist in the village. He always brought around ten people with him but he never once took the children with him.

They headed to the village head's house, saw the village head from a distance who was wearing black clothes with long hair tied in a ponytail with bangs the same black as his eyes and a handsome and fresh looking face that didn't look like a man who was in his late thirties.

'Really, I'm curious about the secret of his youth ... well, even though I know that the average population of this village looks young all of them.'

Mo Shatian finally noticed someone standing beside Uncle Ling.

He looks like an old man with long white hair as well as his long beard left loose in the wind. His body that couldn't fight against age had a few wrinkles on his face, but his clear and sharp eyes didn't look like someone who was already in his sixties, wearing a long, dark gray robe gave him an aura hard to ignore.

Mo Shatian finally arrived at the village chief's house which was made of wood but looked very sturdy together with Xiao Lin, he said, "Uncle Ling, I've finished herding the sheep for today."

"Good job, looks like you came back earlier than usual. Is it because of Xiao Lin?" said Xiao Ling while looking at Xiao Lin.

Mo Shatian who heard that just smiled and laughed a little because he didn't know what to say. He knew that Xiao Lin would not let him go until he agreed.

Seeing his expression, Xiao Lin couldn't help but sigh and say, "It's okay… like I always say you don't have to force yourself."

While smiling he added "Today we have important guests from outside the village. He will be living here with us from now on, so I hope you can help him." While looking at the elder standing beside him.

"From now on I will live here with you guys, so please help. You may call me Elder." said the elder while smiling at Mo Shatian and Xiao Lin.

Mo Shataian was amazed by the aura and politeness that Elder had when he introduced himself.

Mo Shatian and Xiao Lin replied loudly and nervously while bowing their bodies "Y-yes we also ask for your help!"

They didn't know how to act since this was the first time anyone had come to this village, moreover he was the village chief's important guest and most importantly, he gave off an impression that was hard to resist.

Xiao Ling handed five glowing stones to Mo Shatian and said, "This is your payment for today, after this we will go to meet other villagers."

"Thank you, Uncle Ling, then I will return home." Mo Shatian received the stone and said goodbye to Xiao Ling, Xiao Lin and Elder before leaving.

Seeing Mo Shatian leaving from behind, Xiao Lin also decided to enter the house.

After only the two of them were left, the Elders began to speak.

"Is that kid named Mo Shatian you were talking about?"

Xiao Lin nodded and said, "Yes, he is an orphan. He lost his mother a year ago when he was thirteen and now, he lives alone, that's why I decided to take care of him."

He added, "He's a good kid, hardworking and always tries to do everything himself. Good grief…. He burdens himself too much, it is because of his nature that I am compelled to give him a job herding the sheep."

The Elder agreed and said "Yes, I can see that the kid has the qualifications and talent, but just to be sure, I'll have a closer look."