You said you could kill the evil spirits without me, why are you crying now?

Chapter 355: Isn’t the contrast between before and after too great?
The person who was speaking was an old man in his fifties, and the years had left deep marks on him.

Gray hair is scattered sparsely on the scalp.
Like a barren meadow in winter,

But it is difficult to conceal the sharp light that shines through those cloudy eyes.
His eyes are as sharp as an eagle.

When the old man walked, his body went up and down a little bit, and each step was a little difficult.

It can be seen that there must be something wrong with his legs and feet.
Perhaps the years of wind and frost had eroded his joints, making his movements difficult.

As he slowly approached,
All the villagers in Xiashui Village looked at him in awe.
That look was full of respect and fear.

It seemed as if this old man was a god in their hearts.

Just through the reaction of the surrounding villagers,
It can be clearly seen that this old man has a very high status in the village.
He is like the soul of this village, controlling everything here.

The old man walked along the road, and the surroundings were so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.
No one dared to breathe, and no one even gave orders.
The villagers automatically divided into two rows, leaving a passage in the middle.

To allow the old man to pass smoothly, the scene was like the subjects welcoming their king.

The old man walked to the front of the yard and saw the extremely strange scene in the yard.

There was no surprise on his face, he looked very calm.
It was as if everything that happened before his eyes was within his expectations.

With the arrival of the old man, the other villagers, who were still panicking,

My emotions gradually calmed down.
The old man is their anchor. As long as he is there, they can dispel the fear in their hearts.

"For this round of sacrifices, families that should prepare should do so in advance.
Tomorrow night at eight o'clock, sharp."

The old man looked at the scene in the yard with a serious expression and said in a steady tone,
Although the voice was not loud, it had an unquestionable majesty: "Now, everyone go home."

When the residents of Xiashui Village heard this, heavy expressions began to appear on their faces.
Everyone looked at each other in silence, then turned away in twos and threes.

Everyone returned to their own homes.

After returning home, they quickly closed the doors and windows.

It was as if to isolate the unknown fear outside.

For a time,

The entire Xiashui Village fell into a dead silence again.
Only this old man and a few other strong followers remained at the gate of the yard.

The old man frowned slightly.
He glanced at Chu He and the others and said slowly, "You guys are not from Xiashui Village, right?"

“We can’t get out.

What’s wrong with this village?”

Lai Yuyao walked out slowly from the crowd.

There was a hint of anxiety and confusion in her eyes as she stared at the old man.

Chu He didn't say anything, he just stood there quietly.

Like a silent statue, he just watched the development of the situation silently.

In fact, he is fully capable of relying on his own strength.

Directly tear apart the strange atmosphere that enveloped Xiashui Village,
It's as easy as tearing a piece of old black cloth.

But the problem is that this Xiashui Village is really weird.

It was so strange that even a well-informed person like him was a little confused.

Chu He has not yet found the root cause of the problem.
This village is like a huge mystery.

It seemed that every corner of the village exuded the creepy breath of evil spirits.

But he couldn't find any trace of the evil spirit.

Chu He didn't know whether the evil spirits in the village had left.

Only the remaining breath affects others invisibly.

Or has the evil spirit become so powerful that it is terrifying and omnipresent?

Or maybe this evil spirit is very cunning,

It sensed an outsider breaking in.
So he deliberately released his aura everywhere, scattering it throughout the village.

It is to prevent people from finding its true form.

Therefore, Chu He did not act rashly.
He planned to wait and see what tricks this evil spirit would play next.

"It has nothing to do with you. If you can't get out, then find a place to stay.
From now on, outsiders are not allowed to interfere in our Xiashui Village ceremony."

The old man spoke in a calm tone, without any emotion in his eyes.

"I just said that none of us could get out, but you didn't seem surprised. Who are you?"

Lai Yuyao was indeed very sharp-minded and immediately caught the subtle changes in the old man's expression.

"I am the village chief of Xiashui Village, my name is Chang Baining."

The old man was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, but finally told the truth.

When the young men around him heard this,

They immediately gathered around the old man.

He stared at this group of strange young men and women with vigilance, his eyes full of caution.

It seems that they are worried that these young people may behave disrespectfully towards the village chief at any time.

It may even endanger the safety of the village chief.

Chang Baining paused slightly.

A complicated look flashed across his cloudy eyes.

He said slowly: "Xiashui Village will suddenly make everyone lose their way.

This is a common occurrence.

People in our village have experienced this situation too many times.
You don't need to be afraid.

As long as we wait until the sacrificial ceremony in our village is completed,

You can leave naturally.

But there is a premise,
You must obey the arrangements of our village obediently and must not act recklessly.

If you affect our sacrificial rituals, the mountain god will be angry.
By then, all of you will be blamed and will be killed by the angry mountain god.

You know, the mountain god can protect us, but he can also bring severe punishment upon us."

"Mountain God? What is that?"

Lai Yuyao frowned slightly, with curiosity and confusion in her eyes, and asked.

"He is the god who protects Xiashui Village."

Chang Baining answered with a pious look on his face.

Lai Yuyao was about to speak again but was interrupted by Chu He.

Chu He took a step forward.
He said sincerely, "We have been lost in this strange place for a long time.
After going around in circles along the way, we finally arrived at Xia Shui Village.

I wonder if we can also participate in the following sacrificial ceremony?

We sincerely hope to leave safely under the protection of the mountain god.

I've experienced so many terrible things along the way.

Those scenes haunt us like nightmares.

Since you call that being a mountain god,
I believe it will not be stingy and will bless poor people like us."

Chang Baining's face suddenly showed a look of surprise.

He never thought that among this group of young men and women,
There are actually people who would take the initiative to offer to participate in the sacrificial ceremony.

In his opinion, most people would be very surprised when they encounter something mysterious and dangerous.

They will choose to stay away from it as far as possible, just like avoiding a terrible plague.

Lai Yuyao saw this and shut up.

She knew in her heart that in this delicate social situation,

The young man in the black peaked cap could handle it better than she could.

After thinking for a moment, the village chief Chang Baining

He nodded slightly and agreed: "Okay, but I hope you won't make trouble, otherwise you will bear the consequences."

"We won't mess up."

Chu He said with a firm look on his face.

At this time, he discovered another problem.

This sacrificial ceremony to be held at 8 o'clock tomorrow night is obviously very important to the entire village.
But when the village chief Chang Baining decided to let this group of strangers join,
I didn't discuss it with anyone.
This means that Chang Baining seems to have the final say in all matters of Xiashui Village.

His decision is absolute authority.

This gave Chu He a higher level of understanding of Chang Baining's status in the village.

The power and influence of this village chief may be far beyond his imagination.

"Find a place to rest tonight.

I'll send someone to keep an eye on you.

If we find any abnormal behavior from you, don't blame us from Xiashui Village for being rude."

Chang Baining warned with a sharp look in his eyes. The cold light in his eyes was as solid as a substance, making people shudder.

"Don't worry, we just want to leave this damn place.
I don’t want to cause trouble for myself and fall into this endless quagmire.”

Chu He promised solemnly.

"So good."

Chang Baining nodded with satisfaction, then turned around and left slowly.

The young men behind him were still standing there.

They folded their arms, some holding hoes tightly in their hands.

The hoe reflected a cold metallic luster in the moonlight.

Some of them held forks in their hands, and the tines of the forks looked extremely sharp.

They stared at the group of young people indifferently, their eyes full of vigilance.

As long as these young people make the slightest move, they will attack without hesitation.

"Let's go, let's go to the entrance of the village and rest for the night."

Chu He turned around with a smile and walked back the way he came. He looked so relaxed as if he was just going for an ordinary camping trip.

"that's all?"

Lai Yuyao quickened her pace.
Coming to Chu He, he asked with a worried look on his face, "I think our situation is too passive now.
From the beginning till now, we have been developing at that weird pace.

It's like being controlled by an invisible hand, with no initiative at all."

"That's it. I think this incident is not just about evil spirits.

There are also serious problems with the villagers in the entire village, including the village chief Chang Baining just now."

Chu He walked along and said solemnly,

His eyes were fixed on Lai Yuyao,
There was a mysterious light in his eyes, which made Lai Yuyao afraid to look directly at him.

Suddenly, Chu He changed the subject and asked, "Who is your father?"

This sudden question,
Like a stone thrown into a calm lake, it instantly broke the original atmosphere.
Lai Yuyao stopped suddenly.

Her expression suddenly became more vivid.

Various emotions flashed across his face, surprise, confusion, hesitation...

The topic changed too quickly.
It was like a sudden gust of wind that caught Lai Yuyao off guard.

"This matter will be known sooner or later, why don't you tell me now."

Chu He continued, his voice steady and magnetic: "Because I think you are a talented person with great potential."

There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes, as if he was examining a piece of uncut jade with unlimited potential.

"Then can you tell me who you are?"

Lai Yuyao frowned slightly.
Compared with the complicated things that happened in Xiashui Village,

At this moment, she was actually more curious.
The true identity of this young man who has been wearing a black baseball cap and a black mask.

This mysterious man is like a mystery.
From the moment he appeared, he attracted all her attention.
And now, this curiosity is growing stronger in her heart.
Like a burning flame, it almost swallowed her.

The night is like a hazy veil, gently covering the earth.

Chu He slowly took off the mask and cap on his face.
His true appearance was revealed in an instant.

Then, he suddenly put his face in front of Lai Yuyao.

The speed was so fast that Lai Yuyao had no time to react.

The tips of their noses were almost touching and they could hear each other's breathing clearly.

This sudden action startled Lai Yuyao.
Her heart suddenly sank and her breathing became slightly rapid.

It wasn't because she was shy about the young man getting too close to her.
But when she saw the other person's face clearly, her heart was filled with shock.

She couldn't believe her eyes. The other person was actually Chu He!

This name was well-known in her mind, representing an extraordinary existence.

Although Lai Yuyao's father was a big shot in the Lighthouse Empire,

Possessing impressive wealth and power,

But what does it matter in front of Chu He?

The realm that Chu He has reached now has far surpassed the scope of the secular world.

All the wealth and power in the world are like passing clouds in front of him.
It has no effect at all.

He was like a god standing on the clouds, overlooking everything in the world.

"Your perfume is nice."

Chu He twitched his nose slightly, with a hint of ridicule in his expression.
Then he slowly distanced himself from them.

At this time, Lai Yuyao,

The delicate cheeks filled with collagen are involuntarily covered with a layer of rosy red.
As beautiful as peach blossoms in full bloom.

Her heart was beating like a drum and her mind was in a mess with all kinds of emotions intertwined.

Until now, Lai Yuyao still feels that all this is like an absurd and bizarre dream.

I was suddenly attacked by an evil spirit.
Even the extremely horrific scene did not make her feel like she was in a dream.

But now, when she found that Chu He himself was beside her,

And when he foolishly framed him as a thief,
A strong sense of absurdity came over me.
She began to doubt whether everything that happened before her eyes was real.
The whole world became unreal.

Under the cover of night, Chu He no longer needed to wear the black baseball cap and black mask.

Moreover, he has been hiding his face for another important purpose.

That is to prevent the evil spirits lurking in the dark, or the instigator behind this series of strange events,
After recognizing his true identity, he chose to flee.

Blue Star is so vast that even if Chu He is the strongest person on Blue Star,
It is impossible to cover every corner.

Once those guys get away, it will be extremely difficult to find them.

Besides this, there is one more thing.
Chu He wanted to use this incident to temper the hearts of these young people.

He hopes to stimulate their inner potential in this desperate situation.

It inspires them to burst forth with fearless courage,

It's like lighting a torch of hope in the darkness, illuminating their way forward.

"Please help me hide my identity for a while."

Chu He said to Lai Yuyao with a smile,

The smile is like the twinkling stars in the night sky, with a hint of mysterious charm.

"Okay... okay."

Lai Yuyao answered with some stammering,
There was a hint of guilt in her eyes, and she didn't dare to look Chu He in the eye.

His eyes were always dodging, like a frightened deer.

At this moment, she was extremely nervous.
This kind of tension was something she had never experienced before.
It was as if an invisible hand was tightly grasping her heart.

She lowered her head slightly, and said softly with an apologetic look on her face: "I'm sorry."

After experiencing the shock like a storm,

Lai Yuyao's heart was replaced by deep fear.

She didn't know Chuhe.
What is the extent of the relationship between him and Sun Canxing?

But she knew clearly that she had just directly offended Chu He!
In her opinion, as long as Chu He is willing,
He was fully capable of crushing her and her father as easily as crushing an ant.

When I think of this,

Lai Yuyao couldn't help but feel a little scared.
This fear of unknown consequences was like an icy snake, tightly wrapping around her.

“It doesn’t matter, I’m not a righteous person.

You are a malleable talent.

But if you have done something wrong to others,
I will make you pay the price.

But right now, the Great Xia Empire actually needs talents like you.

The premise is that you can sincerely repent. "

Chu He said calmly,
There was an unfathomable depth in his eyes, as if he could see through Lai Yuyao's heart.

Chu He's meaning is very clear. If in the days to come,
Lai Yuyao still did not repent and continued to do as she pleased.

Then he will not show any mercy and will solve this problem himself.
No matter how powerful her background is, it will be of no avail.

"I...I will."

Lai Yuyao was so nervous that she couldn't speak clearly.
She was just glad that although she was a little bit willful and capricious,
But he didn't do anything horribly evil.

Otherwise, there will be a real disaster in the future.

"Miss, are you okay?"

Yu Yingjie walked over quickly with an anxious look on his face.

The tall body is like a wall.
He quickly blocked Lai Yuyao behind him, his eyes full of vigilance.
He stared at Chu He closely, his eyes like a sharp blade.
As long as Chu He made any improper move, he would take action without hesitation.

At this time, Chu He had put on his black mask and cap again.
He hid his face once again, and the mysterious aura lingered around him again.

At that moment, Yu Yingjie was shocked to find that he had lost control of his body.

It felt as if the soul and body were ruthlessly separated.
The body is completely out of control, but the brain is extremely clear.

He watched Chu He suddenly approach Lai Yuyao.
Lai Yuyao's attitude also changed.

He was extremely anxious, but he could do nothing.

That feeling of powerlessness made him feel extremely upset.

"fine."

Lai Yuyao shook her head, then walked out from behind Yu Yingjie.
He came to Chu He, looked up at him and asked, "What should we do next?"

"Since someone is watching us, let's evacuate the village first.

Wait at the village entrance, and then sneak into the village.

The villagers of Xiashui Village are destined to be restless tonight."

Chu He said with a smile, his tone was relaxed.

So, a group of people slowly retreated from the village.
Seeing them leave,

The young men who had been staring at them,
His expression eased slightly, and the vigilance in his eyes faded a little.

"Can you take me with you when you go to the village to investigate?"

Lai Yuyao blinked her big watery eyes and looked at Chu He expectantly.

She was completely different from the arrogant and domineering young lady she had been before.
Just like a well-behaved and obedient girl next door.

This sudden scene made everyone present look incredulous.
Their eyes were full of surprise, as if they saw the sun rising from the west.

"What happened?"

Someone whispered.

"Isn't the contrast between before and after too great?"

Another person echoed with astonishment on his face.

(End of this chapter)