The village head raised his hand, silencing the villagers' cheers. His eyes, though aged and weathered, held a sharp intelligence as he gazed at Yun Lintian. "Honored guest. Your offer is most generous, but I must respectfully decline."
A ripple of confusion spread through the villagers. They exchanged puzzled glances, wondering why their village head would refuse such a valuable opportunity.
Yun Lintian, too, was surprised by the village head's response. He tilted his head slightly, his brow furrowed in curiosity.
"May I ask why, Village Head?" he inquired, his voice gentle and respectful.
The village head's gaze remained fixed on Yun Lintian as he spoke. "Honored guest, your power is far beyond anything we have ever encountered. Your aura... it speaks of a realm beyond our comprehension. I fear that accepting your teachings would disrupt the balance of our village, that it would lead us down a path we are not prepared for."
