Chapter 355 The contrast between before and after is too great, right?
The speaker was an old man over fifty years old, and the years had left deep traces on his body.
Gray hair is sparsely scattered on the scalp,
Like a barren meadow in winter,
But it is difficult to conceal the sharp light revealed in those cloudy eyes,
His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's.
When the old man walked, his body rose and fell slightly, and each step was a little difficult.
It can be seen that there must be something wrong with his legs and feet,
Perhaps years of wind and frost had eroded his joints, making it difficult for him to move.
When he slowly came over,
All the villagers in Xiashui Village cast their eyes in awe,
The eyes were full of respect and fear,
It was as if this old man was a god in their hearts.
Just through this reaction from 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.
As the old man walked along, the surroundings were so quiet that you could hear a pin drop,
Everyone was so nervous that they didn’t dare to breathe, no one even gave orders,
The villagers automatically divided into two rows, leaving a passage in the middle.
In order for the old man to pass smoothly, the scene was like the subjects welcoming their king.
The old man walked to the yard and saw the weird scene in the yard.
There was no expression of surprise on his face, and he looked extremely indifferent,
It was as if everything he saw was what he expected.
With the arrival of the old man, the other villagers, who originally had panic on their faces,
The mood gradually calmed down,
The old man is their Dinghai Shenzhen. As long as he is around, he can dispel the fear in their hearts.
"For this round of sacrifices, families that should prepare should prepare in advance,
Start on time at eight o'clock tomorrow evening. ”
The old man looked at the scene in the yard solemnly and said in a calm tone,
Although the voice was not loud, it had an unquestionable majesty: "Now, everyone goes back to their homes."
When the residents of Xiashui Village heard this, heavy expressions began to appear on their faces,
Everyone looked at each other, speechless, and then turned and left in twos and threes,
Each returned to his own home.
After returning home, they quickly closed the doors and windows,
As if to isolate the unknown fear outside.
For a time,
The entire Xiashui Village fell into a dead silence again,
Only the old man and a few other strong followers remained at the gate of the yard.
The old man frowned slightly,
His eyes swept over Chu He and others, and he slowly said: "You are not from our Xiashui Village, right?"
"We can't get out.
What is wrong with this village? ”
Lai Yuyao slowly walked out of the crowd,
There was a hint of anxiety and doubt in her eyes, staring straight at the old man.
Chu He did not speak, he stood there quietly,
Like a silent statue, just silently watching the changes in the situation.
In fact, he is fully capable of relying on his own strength,
Directly tear into pieces the strange aura that enveloped Xiashui Village,
It's as simple as tearing a piece of old black cloth.
But the problem is, this Xiashui Village is really weird,
It was so strange that even a well-informed person like him was a little confused.
Chuhe still hasn’t found the root of the problem,
This village is like a huge mystery.
It seems that every corner of the village exudes the creepy aura of evil spirits,
But he couldn't find any trace of the evil spirit's body.
Chuhe didn't know clearly, but the evil spirits in the village had left.
Only the remaining aura affects others invisibly.
Or should we say that the evil spirit has become so powerful that it is terrifying everywhere.
Or maybe this evil spirit is very cunning,
It sensed the intrusion of an outsider,
So I deliberately released my aura everywhere, scattered throughout the village,
Just to prevent others from finding its true identity.
Therefore, Chuhe did not act rashly,
He planned to see what kind of 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,
Next, we will not allow outsiders to intervene in the ceremony in the water village. ”
The old man said calmly, with no trace of emotion in his eyes.
"I just said that none of us can get out. You don't seem surprised. Who are you?"
Lai Yuyao was really sharp, and he immediately caught the subtle changes in the old man's expression.
"I am the village chief of Xiashui Village, and my name is Chang Baining."
The old man was silent for a moment, seeming to be thinking about something, but in the end he told the truth.
When several young and strong men around him heard this,
They immediately gathered around the old man,
Staring at this group of strange young men and women with vigilance, his eyes were full of wariness,
It seems that they are worried that these young people will act disrespectfully towards the village elder at any time,
It may even endanger the safety of the village chief.
Chang Baining paused slightly,
A complicated look flashed through the cloudy eyes,
He said slowly: "Xiaoshui Village will suddenly make everyone lose their way,
This is a common thing,
People in our village have experienced this situation too many times,
You need not be afraid.
Just wait until the sacrificial ceremony in our village is completed,
You can leave of course.
But there is a premise,
You must obey the arrangements of our village honestly and must not act arbitrarily.
If you affect our sacrificial ceremony, the mountain god will be angry
At that time, all of you will be blamed and you will all be killed by the angry mountain god.
You know, the mountain god can not only protect us, but also impose severe divine punishment. ”
"Mountain God? What is that?"
Lai Yuyao frowned slightly, and asked with curiosity and doubt in her eyes.
"It is the god who protects Xiashui Village."
Chang Baining replied with a pious look.
Lai Yuyao was about to speak again, but was interrupted by Chu He.
Chuhe took a step forward,
He said with a sincere expression: "We have been lost in this weird place for a long time,
After going round and round along the way, we finally arrived at Xiashui Village.
I wonder if we can also participate in the next sacrificial ceremony?
We sincerely hope to leave safely under the protection of the mountain god,
Along the way, I have really experienced too many terrible things,
Those scenes haunt us like nightmares.
Since you call that being a mountain god,
Presumably it will not be stingy and protect us poor people. ”
Chang Baining's face suddenly showed an unexpected look,
He never thought that among this group of young men and women,
Someone actually offered to participate in the sacrificial ceremony.
In his opinion, when ordinary people encounter such mysterious and dangerous things,
They will all choose to stay away from it, lest they can't avoid it, just like avoiding the terrible plague.
When Lai Yuyao saw this, she shut her mouth knowingly,
She knew in her heart that in this delicate communication situation,
The young man in the black peaked cap could handle it better than she could.
After the village chief Chang Baining thought for a moment,
Weiwei nodded and agreed: "Yes, but I hope you won't cause trouble, otherwise you will be responsible for the consequences."
"We won't cause trouble."
Chu He said firmly.
At this time, he discovered another problem.
This sacrificial ceremony, which will be held at eight o'clock tomorrow night, is obviously very important to the entire village,
But when the village chief Chang Baining decided to let them, a group of strangers, join,
Didn’t discuss it with anyone,
This means that the entire affairs of Xiashui Village seem to be decided by Chang Baining alone,
His decision is absolute authority.
This gave Chuhe a higher-level understanding of Chang Baining’s status in the village,
The power and influence of this village chief may be far beyond his imagination.
"You can find a place to rest by yourself tonight.
I will send people to keep an eye on you,
If you find any unusual behavior on your part, don’t blame us for being rude to Xiashui Village. ”
Chang Baining warned with sharp eyes, and the cold light in his eyes made people shudder.
"Don't worry, we just want to get out of this hellish place right now,
I don't want to cause trouble for myself and fall into this endless quagmire. ”
Chuhe promised emphatically.
"So good."
Chang Baining nodded with satisfaction, then turned around and left slowly.
The young and strong men behind him were still standing there,
They crossed their arms, some holding hoes tightly in their hands,
The hoe reflected a cold metallic luster in the moonlight.
Some held forks in their hands, and the tines of the forks looked extremely sharp.
They stared at this group of young people indifferently, their eyes full of wariness,
As long as these young people make the slightest move, they will take action without hesitation.
"Let's go to the village entrance to rest for the night."
Chu He turned around with a smile and walked towards the way he came. He looked relaxed as if he was really just going to attend an ordinary camping trip.
"That's it?"
Lai Yuyao quickens the pace,
Coming to Chu He, he asked with worry, "I think our situation is too passive now,
From the beginning to now, we have been developing according to that weird rhythm,
It's like being controlled by an invisible hand, with no initiative at all. ”
"That's it. I think this incident is not only caused by evil spirits.
The whole village also has big problems, including the village chief Chang Baining just now. ”
Chu He said solemnly as he walked,
Looking at Lai Yuyao with a burning gaze,
There was a mysterious light in his eyes, which made Lai Yuyao afraid to look directly.
Suddenly, Chu He changed the topic and asked: "Who is your father?"
This sudden question,
Like a stone thrown into a calm lake, it instantly breaks the original atmosphere,
Lai Yuyao suddenly stopped.
Her expression instantly became rich
Various emotions flashed alternately on the face, surprise, doubt, hesitation...
The topic changed too quickly,
It was like a sudden strong wind, catching the unprepared Lai Yuyao off guard.
"Sooner or later this matter will be known, why don't you tell me now."
Chu He continued, his voice calm and magnetic: "Because I think you are a malleable talent."
There was a hint of appreciation in his eyes, as if he was examining a piece of jade that had not been polished but had 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 peaked cap and black mask.
This mysterious man is like a mystery,
Attracting all her attention from the moment he appeared,
And now, this curiosity is getting stronger in her heart,
Like a burning flame, it almost engulfed 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 truest 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 each other's breathing could be heard clearly.
Lai Yuyao was startled by this sudden move,
Her heart suddenly shrank and her breathing became slightly faster.
It's not that she felt shy about the young man getting too close,
But when she saw the other person's face clearly, a turmoil arose in her heart.
She couldn't believe her eyes, the other party turned out to be Chu He!
This name was like thunder in her mind, representing an otherworldly existence.
Although Lai Yuyao's father was a big shot in the Lighthouse Empire,
Possessing impressive wealth and power,
But in front of Chuhe, what does it mean?
The realm that Chuhe has reached now has far exceeded the realm of the world,
All the wealth and power in the world are like passing clouds in front of him,
It has no effect at all.
He is like a god standing on the clouds, overlooking everything in the world.
"Your perfume is nice."
Chu He moved his nose slightly, with a hint of ridicule,
Then he slowly distanced himself from each other.
Lai Yuyao at this time,
The delicate cheeks full of collagen are involuntarily covered with a layer of rosiness,
As delicate and beautiful as a blooming peach blossom.
Her heartbeat was beating like a drum, her mind was in chaos, and various emotions were intertwined.
So far, Lai Yuyao feels that all this is like a ridiculous dream.
I was suddenly attacked by evil spirits before,
Even that extremely terrifying scene did not make her feel like she was in a dream.
But now, when she discovered that Chuhe himself was beside her,
And when I foolishly framed him as a thief before,
A strong sense of absurdity came to my heart,
She began to doubt whether what was happening before her eyes was real,
The whole world has become unreal.
Under the cover of the night, Chu He no longer needed to wear a black peaked cap and a 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 initiators behind this series of strange events,
After recognizing his true identity, he chose to escape.
Blue Star is so vast, even if Chu He is the strongest person in Blue Star,
It is impossible to cover every corner,
Once those guys get away, finding them is extremely difficult.
In addition, there is one more thing,
Chuhe wanted to use this incident to polish the hearts of these young people.
He hopes to inspire their inner potential in this desperate situation,
prompting them to burst out with fearless courage,
It was like lighting a torch of hope in the darkness, lighting their way forward.
"Hide your identity for me for now."
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 stuttered and replied,
There was a bit of guilt in her eyes, and she didn't dare to look at Chu He,
His eyes were always evasive, like a frightened deer.
At this moment, she was extremely nervous,
This kind of nervousness is something she has never felt before,
It was as if an invisible hand was holding her heart tightly.
She lowered her head slightly and said softly with full apology: "I'm sorry."
After experiencing the shock like a turbulent wave,
Lai Yuyao's heart was replaced by deep panic.
She doesn’t know Chuhe,
What is the status of the relationship between Sun Canxing and Sun Canxing?
But she knew clearly that she had offended Chu He just now!
In her opinion, as long as Chuhe is willing,
He was fully capable of squeezing her and her father as easily as he could an ant.
When I think of this,
Lai Yuyao couldn't help but feel scared,
This fear of unknown consequences was like a cold snake, wrapping around her tightly.
"It doesn't matter, I'm not a righteous person.
You are a malleable talent.
But if you have done anything that is sorry for others,
I will also make you pay the price you deserve,
But the current Daxia Empire actually needs talents like you,
The premise is that you can truly repent. ”
Chuhe said calmly,
There was an unpredictable depth in his eyes, as if he could see through Lai Yuyao's heart.
Chuhe's meaning is very clear. If in the coming days,
Lai Yuyao still does not repent and goes her own way,
Then he will never be lenient and will solve this problem personally,
No matter how strong her background is, it won't help.
"I...I will."
Lai Yuyao was so nervous that she couldn’t even speak,
Now she is just glad that although she is usually a bit unruly and willful,
But I haven’t done anything crazy or bad,
Otherwise, there will really be a 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,
Staring at Chuhe closely, his gaze was like a sharp blade,
As long as Chu He does anything untoward, he will take action without hesitation.
At this time, Chu He had already put on the black mask and peaked cap again,
Hiding his face again, 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 feels like the soul and body are ruthlessly separated,
The body is completely unresponsive, but the brain is extremely clear.
He watched helplessly as Chuhe suddenly approached Lai Yuyao,
And Lai Yuyao's attitude was also abnormal,
He was anxious, but there was nothing he could do,
That feeling of powerlessness made him feel extremely annoyed.
"It's okay."
Lai Yuyao shook her head, then walked out from behind Yu Yingjie,
When he came to Chu He, he raised his head and looked at him and asked: "What should we do next?"
"Since someone is staring at us, let's withdraw from the village first,
Wait at the entrance of the village, and then sneak into the village.
The villagers of Xiashui Village are destined not to be quiet tonight. ”
Chu He said with a smile, his tone was relaxed.
So, a group of people slowly retreated from the village,
See them leaving,
Those young and strong men who have been staring at them,
His expression softened slightly, and the vigilance in his eyes became lighter.
"Go to the village and investigate secretly. Can you take me with you?"
Lai Yuyao blinked her big watery eyes and looked at Chuhe expectantly,
At this time, she was completely different from the aloof and domineering young lady before.
Like a well-behaved and obedient girl next door.
This sudden scene made everyone present show incredible expressions
Their eyes were full of surprise, as if they had seen the sun rising from the west.
"What happened?"
Someone whispered.
"The contrast between before and after is too great, isn't it?"
Another person echoed with astonishment on his face.
(End of chapter)