Transmigration with Cheat Codes Chapter 21: Perception

Meng Jintang first felt that something was wrong with Uncle Zhao on the day they rescued the four local townspeople.

Among the three kidnapped individuals, Wang Youhuai was full of youthful vigor, while Chen Shen was meticulous and reserved. Based on their actions after the incident, both of them could be considered exceptionally brave.

As for Lin San, he provided a firsthand illustration of how an ordinary person subjected to such a situation might react when deeply frightened.

Uncle Zhao remained silent and reserved, with most of the communication being handled by Chen Shen on his behalf.

At first glance, he might seem unremarkable, but how could an old man who had never left his hometown manage to stay composed throughout the kidnapping ordeal?

Instead of succumbing to fear, he collaborated with Chen Shen and even came up with a plan to lure the criminals into a dangerous area.

While it makes sense to attribute his composure to his advanced age and ability to remain calm, when Meng Jintang returned to town and heard from other townspeople, it became apparent that Uncle Zhao had no close relatives or friends.

He rarely left his home, and this reclusive lifestyle had prevented him from marrying and starting a family.

If Uncle Zhao truly was an ordinary townsman who rarely ventured outside, it's unlikely that he would have had the knowledge of the dangerous areas outside the town on his own.

Given Uncle Zhao's reclusive nature, it raised the question of how he acquired such detailed information about the outskirts of the town from other people.

Meng Jintang had speculated that Uncle Zhao must have learned this information from the elders in his family. However, over the years, the town had relocated, the surrounding rivers had changed course, and the environment had likely undergone significant alterations.

The knowledge from the past might not have been applicable anymore. Even if they assumed that the surroundings remained largely unchanged, it still raised questions about Uncle Zhao's remarkable abili

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