Lin Tianhao could only hope he was overthinking things; otherwise, his current situation was far from optimistic.

The Old Village Chief was suspicious of him. He originally thought that by sparing the Old Drunkard, he could earn Blacksmith Wang's trust.

Even his subsequent interactions with Blacksmith Wang made Lin Tianhao feel that he had gained some level of trust.

But if today's encounter with the Old Village Chief was indeed orchestrated by Blacksmith Wang, then it was truly terrifying.