Chapter 57: Wuma Town

  What a wonderful dinner party, but unfortunately, it happened to be such an embarrassing and bloody incident. Everyone came with high spirits but left in low spirits, and you can imagine how depressing the atmosphere was.

  Dongfang Lin escorted the guests one by one to the door, apologizing as he saw off the last guest before letting out a deep sigh and walking back into the house with a heavy expression.

  Call someone to carry Zhang Shun's body away and give him a good burial.

  "Father..." Dongfang Jue was about to speak but stopped.

  "Go and investigate the location where Zhang Shun had an accident, and see who was with him." The large Eastern family always needs many people to work for them, but when it comes to matters of life and death, even the Eastern family can't afford to be careless!

  "Father, I just asked and there were eleven others traveling with Zhang Shun, no news has been sent back, it must be..."

  "Location!"

  Wuma Town

  Wuma Town is a small town in the southwestern border of the Ga Sheng Empire. The town produces a lot of ebony, and the people carve the ebony into lively little horse decorations, pendants, and toys, so Wuma Town got its name from this.

  "Tomorrow, I'll take someone to see." With his hands clasped behind his back, Dongfang Lin let out another sigh. Everything was unknown, and thinking about Zhang Shun's return, something unpredictable must have happened there!

  "Father, your body... I'll go instead!" This was his duty as the young master of the Dongfang family, and also his duty as a son. Dongfang Ji said firmly.

  Looking at the child in front of him, Dongfang Lin felt a sense of relief in his heart. His son had grown up and could help him take on the heavy responsibilities of the family. But this time, the situation was precarious and uncertain. Could he really put his mind at ease and entrust this matter to him?

  "Father, I can! I cannot live under your wings all my life. An eagle should spread its wings and fly high. Just give me one chance, Father!" Dongfang Ji said with a sincere tone.

  A long silence between father and son, finally Dongfang Lin nodded, but still uneasy to instruct again: "This trip must be careful, bring more people, can't just look at the surface, think more, think thrice before acting, do you understand?" Although it is said that a child travels thousands of miles and his mother worries, this father is also the same, even if worried, still have to let him go out and make a name for himself.

  "Yes, father, I know."

  "Departing early tomorrow morning, you go rest earlier!"

  "Dad, get some rest early too! Take that Foundation Pill earlier as well!"

  Dongfang Lin nodded in agreement, watching as his son's figure disappeared around the corner. He took a deep breath and then let it out with a sigh of resignation.

  Farewell to the Dongfang family, Lou Xinglan had just returned to the Kuangsha Pavilion when he discovered an extra presence in the house, "Who?"

  "It's me!"

  "Master?" He lit the candle and only then did he see clearly the figure in the dark.

  "What's going on?" She didn't overlook the man's unusual expression just now, and then something happened at the Dong family.

  "It's someone below who has encountered trouble. I've improved the method of transmitting secret messages for the Southern Palace Clan, Master, take a look at this small flute made of tin, it's silent and soundless, but can produce a certain frequency, no matter how much information is transmitted. Everyone in the palace has mastered this method, and it won't be used to seek help unless absolutely necessary. Previously, people who went on missions didn't encounter any major issues, however, the rescue frequency this time is very urgent, so I'm worried that things might be very critical." Lou Xinglan anxiously took out the small flute hanging from his neck to explain to Zhan Qingcheng.

  "Where did it happen?"

  "It was in Wuma Town, I wanted to contact the other side again, but there was no response at all. Master, why don't I go and take a look?" If someone were to lose their life while doing something for him, he didn't dare imagine what kind of negative impact it would have.

  "No need, I'll go. You stay here, the Crazy Slayer's Pavilion has just stabilized in the Imperial Capital and there are still many things that require your attention. I'll head to Wuma Town to see what happened."

  "But, Master, you also saw it tonight, that person's body is incomplete, there must be danger..."

  "It's settled then!" Warlight said as she finished speaking, standing up and preparing to get some things ready.

  Lou Xinglan also knew that once the master made a decision, it would not be changed. Moreover, Kuang Sha Ge's nominal leader was him now, and he really couldn't leave, so he had no choice but to agree.

  "Right, Master, I'll give you this Jade Tear and Guardian, take them with you for protection. If only Master could contract the Wolf King too." Thinking that he had already contracted the Wolf King, he suddenly felt a bit ashamed, and quickly took out those two treasures.

  "The Wolf King was originally yours, I'll take these two things away, the matter of the Crazy Slaughter Pavilion will depend on you!" After receiving the two treasures, Zhan Light Crazy casually put them into his spatial ring.

  "Please be at ease, master. I will definitely take good care of the Kuangsha Pavilion." The Kuangsha Pavilion was his heart's blood and also the only thing he could do to repay his master.

  Coming out of the Kuangsha Pavilion, Zhan Qing rushed straight to Lian Cheng's courtyard. Now it seems there is no time for refining anything, so she went to fetch some ready-made ones, which shouldn't be a problem!

  Lian Cheng had already fallen asleep, but was suddenly awakened by the sound of someone rummaging through his things.

  "Is that you? So late, something's up?" Looking at the somewhat disheveled alchemy room, he stepped forward two paces and tidied it up bit by bit.

  "Woke you up, I came to borrow something from you." Zhan Qingkong didn't have the slightest sense of being a "thief", since the person was awake, she simply and openly asked for it.

  "What are you looking for? I'll help you find it." Still as calm as water, Lian Cheng continued his actions while asking her.

  "Of course it's dan medicine, is there any highly toxic, anti-toxic, explosive, corrosive, anyway what do you have I want what." The lion opens his mouth wide, and Shi Qing doesn't show any shame at all. Shame? Can shame be eaten as food?

  Clean up the messy alchemy room, Lian Cheng took out everything according to her request without asking anything.

  Without hesitation, he swept everything away, and with a satisfied smile, he snapped his fingers, "Thanks a lot!"

  "Whatever you're going to do, be careful!"

  "It's alright, it's alright!" With a careless wave of his hand, Zhan Qingchuan walked out of the main gate this time.

  Looking at her back, Lian Cheng lowered his eyelids, then took another look at the alchemy room, carefully locking it and extinguishing the candle flame.

  This time, Warlight Crazy didn't look for the Black Horned Rhinoceros again. That clumsy guy was stable but too slow. He caught a Flat-beaked Flame Bird and set off at night.

  The tireless flight lasted for two days and two nights, when the flat-beaked flame bird was about to flap its wings, Zhan Light Crazy finally arrived at the forest beside Wuma Town, releasing the flame bird, she planned to sneak out at night to gather information.

  Fortunately, she was well-prepared and had brought all the dry rations and water with her. After a brief rest, she sat waiting for nightfall.

  It was night, and the figure in the woods flashed by quickly. Warlight's eyes shone brightly as he gazed forward, like a monarch of darkness, dominating everything.

  Looking at this small town, it's pitch black everywhere. The war is extremely fierce, and the slightest carelessness will lead to a fatal blow. He carefully jumps over the city wall, hiding himself at all times.

  Although she had imagined many scenes before, she was still shocked by what was in front of her and felt nauseous.

  The townspeople wandered around like zombies, with limbs scattered all over the ground, some belonging to adults and others to children. The "corpses" that walked were also incomplete, one person missing a chunk of flesh from their face, another missing an ear. Then, they picked up the scattered limbs and put them in their mouths, chewing with a crunching sound, as if it was a delicacy. She could almost hear the sound of swallowing, gurgling...

  Some people even directly hugged the person next to them, performing a scene of cannibalism. This yellow-clothed woman bit off a piece of flesh from the arm of the man next to her, and the man retaliated by biting off her nose. What's strange is that there was no bleeding from the wounds, and it's unknown how long this situation can be sustained.

  The ground was covered with black and red bloodstains, only the sound of swallowing remained in the quiet town. The war had left its mark, strong and fierce, but now it was time to retreat. But just as they were about to leave, she discovered an even more shocking scene.

  Several "corpses" holding carts, along the streets collected all the limbs and sent them to a small wine shop in front of the town, then with a burst of chaotic chopping, those limbs were all served on plates, with peony flower carvings on the side, apparently intended for sale.

  When he got here, the war lightly and quietly retreated without a sound, until he walked very far, couldn't see the town anymore, then took a deep breath, coughed non-stop, thinking about the scene just now, always felt that there was still a stench and bloody smell lingering on the tip of his nose.

  He pulled out a few pieces of sour grass and threw them into his mouth, the refreshing and slightly bitter taste barely managed to suppress the nausea that was rising up.

  Waiting for her to calm down, thinking of Zhang Shun from the Dong family, he must have also been eaten here, and it's unknown how he escaped? Thinking carefully about where the problem lies, but couldn't figure it out.

  The next day, the sun shone brightly, dispelling some of the gloom in her heart. The faint sound of horseshoes echoed in her ears, and she felt a surge of energy and spirit.

  "Hold!" He reined in his cloud-stepping steed, and Dongfang Jue dismounted.

  Young Master!

  Young Master!

  "You all wait here for me, I'll go scout ahead alone."

  "No way, young master!"

  "It's pointless to say more, let's just do it!" He handed over the reins and Dongfang Juezheng was about to move forward.

  Another burst of noise came, and upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Xi Men Lin Xue, Bei Tang Qi Mo, and Huang Fu Ming Hui!

  "Hey, I said East, you've arrived early!" Ximen Qingfeng dismounted his horse with a flourish, fanning himself with a worn-out fan.

  "Ximen Qingfeng, how did you come too?" Dongfang Jun asked in puzzlement.

  "Of course, something's happened! Not only has someone from the Dongfang family had an accident, but many people with power have also gone missing. And all of them went missing in this Wuma Town. If I didn't come, my old man would break my legs. Alas, it's really hard for me, Young Master." After complaining to himself, Ximen Linlang said everything he needed to say.

  "Your Highness, I don't know if you..."

  "It's the Empire's responsibility since this happened in the Ga Holy Empire, so Father Emperor sent me to take a look." After explaining, Huangfu Minggui also jumped down and began to survey the surroundings.

  Now it's settled, several major forces in the Imperial Capital have all gathered here.

  "Who's there?" The noise from the bushes immediately put them on guard.

  "It's me!"

  "What's wrong with you? How did you end up here?" Ximen Qingfeng floated over without a care.

  "You can come, why can't I?" Dodging Ximen Qingxue who was about to approach her, Zhan Liangcui crossed her arms over her chest and looked around at the people.

  "War is madness, this isn't the place for you to cause trouble, leave quickly." Huangfu Minggui loudly scolded her, but the person being scolded just carelessly curled up her lips.

  "How did you get here? It feels like you suddenly appeared out of nowhere." Ximen Qing looked at her suspiciously.

  "Of course I'm coming along with you guys! How can we go to a lively place without bringing me?"

  "Trying to join in on the fun? Tsk, tsk, this doesn't seem like your style! I'd better take a closer look, or maybe someone's impersonating you!" As she spoke, she reached out her hand to grab her face.

  He twisted the outstretched hand back, satisfyingly hearing someone's cry of pain, and Warlight kicked this annoying guy to one side.

  "It's really you! Still don't understand what gentleness is!" Ximen Rongfeng complained, flapping her arms.

  "No matter how you got here, now quickly go back. What exactly happened ahead, we all don't know. If something dangerous really happens, at that time we won't have time to care about you."

  Zhan Qingkong thought that he was just trying to shift the blame and take revenge, who let this defeated general never win once?

  "I don't need you to take care of me, just mind your own business." She's clearer about what happened up ahead than anyone else!

  "You..."

  "Alright, alright, if she wants to go, just let her go. What's the big deal about letting a girl go? Besides, we're several men, can't even protect a little girl?" Ximen Rui's timely interjection was accompanied by a "I'm the best" glance at Zhan Qinghong.

  "That's it! Your Highness, major events are important!" Dongfang Ji looked at Zhan Qingkuang and nodded in agreement, taking it as a default that she would follow him.

  "Hmm!"

  Just as everyone was about to leave, the stubborn and arrogant Zhan Qingcang spoke up again: "Don't tell me you're all going?" There are over a hundred of you!

  "Of course, many hands make light work!" Ximen Qingxue looked at her with disdain, clearly thinking that this question was very ignorant.

  She didn't know if the power was great or not. However, the appearance of the people in the small town was still quite infectious, and she didn't know if it would spread or not. If they really took so many people there and they all became like the townspeople, then that power would be "truly great"!

  "I think it's better not to bring so many people. If something unexpected happens, there won't even be anyone to respond, let's leave some people behind and wait for us!"

  Dongfang Qi still agrees with this point, but since the prince is here, he can't overstep his authority either.

  "Ah choo choo choo! What if there's no what if!"

  "What do you think, Dongfang?"

  "I also think it's better to leave some people behind, there will be someone to receive and respond, even if something really happens, there will be someone to go back and report."

  "East, how can you say that too! What's going to happen? Nothing will happen, don't scare yourself!" Patted her chest, Ximen Ruxiang blamed War Chao and Dongfang Ji.

  "Let's do it that way. Each of you bring one person, the rest stay behind and guard. If we haven't returned within three days, return to the Imperial Capital and send more people!" The prince's manner was momentarily revealed, everyone looked at each other, nodding in agreement.

  Then, nine people set off towards the strange town.

  "I said you four major families are inseparable, so why didn't anyone from the Nan Gong family come?"

  "The head of the Nan Gong family has only one son, and he's still too young. If anything happens to Nan Gong Ao, then the Nan Gong family will be finished. So the head of the Nan Gong family will absolutely not let him take risks."

  An only child? Hehe, Zhan Liang's cold laughter echoed, and he lowered his head to conceal all his thoughts.

  When several people arrived in the town, they immediately felt the enthusiasm of the town. The streets were bustling with noise, vendors calling out continuously, children playing and frolicking, occasionally stealing glances at passing strangers.

  Dongfang Qi and the others didn't have any feeling, even Zhan Qingkuang thought that everything last night was just a dream. If it wasn't for the fact that everything was too perfect, so perfect that everyone's smile on their face was identical, she would rather believe that everything was real.

  "Let's go, it's getting late. I'll treat you to a good meal." Ximen Qingxue waved his hand magnanimously, every inch the young master.

  "Hey, sir, come in, please...!" The shopkeeper showed his eight teeth and bowed to greet him.

  "Bring all of your restaurant's signature dishes out, I'm treating today. Hurry up! " Ximen Linfeng plopped down in a seat, scrutinizing the decorations in the store.

  "Waiter, waiter, I'm starving to death! Bring out whatever good food you have!" A big man led the way, and five more men entered the store, all wearing fur coats with a strong exotic flair.

  "Hey, waiter! Serve me first, don't you know that's how it works? First come, first served?" Ximen Qingxue slammed down her chopsticks holder, giving those people a provocative stare with a thick sense of defiance between her eyebrows.

  "Damn it! Hey, you little brat, are you looking for death?" The big man slammed a knife down in front of them.

  "Hey, hey, gentlemen, please don't fight, we have everything here, our small shop will make everyone feel at home." The waiter bravely stepped in between the two men, trying to placate both sides.

  "Hmmph!"

  "Old man, I'm not going to bother with you today, go get the dishes!" The big man picked up his axe and sat back down in his own seat.

  Sitting on the chair, Zhan Liangkang looked around, every dish card was neatly arranged, the angle of the tables and chairs were all the same, each chopstick holder was in the center of the table, and the number of chopsticks was also the same. Everything showed that this small wine shop had rules. But wouldn't customers bump into the chair when coming and going? Wouldn't they take the chopsticks to wash after finishing eating? Why was the red cloth on the nearby wine jar so bright?

  She quietly watched all this without a word, but when the dishes were served, she raised an eyebrow and her expression turned unpleasant. Because she saw the peony flower decoration from last night, exactly the same, not one bit different.

  Ximen's hand was about to grab some food when Zhan Qing swooped in and slapped it away, making a loud noise that caught the attention of several people nearby. Unfazed, he continued eating with gusto. The boss and waiter also turned their attention to them.

  "Ximen Qingxue, I don't want to eat these 99999, you're the young master of the Ximen family, can't you treat us to something better than this coarse tea and plain food?" He said with a scornful tone.

  "Don't be ridiculous, there's no other way, this is the only wine shop in town. When we get back to the capital, I'll take you to eat delicious food and drink spicy dishes." After saying that, he was about to move his chopsticks.

  How can it be so colorless! If it's really what she thought next time, she guarantees that these people will have a lifetime of shadows. Once again, he slapped his hand away, and Zhan Qingcang dressed up as a rich and arrogant young master with a perfect disguise.

  "I won't, I don't want to eat here. You all have to listen to me, otherwise I'll go tell my dad and you'll be the one who ends up with nothing! Hmph!" She said, turning her head away and pouting.

  "You're not..."

  "What is it? A great general, knowing fear is good! So now Miss says she doesn't eat this, then she won't eat this. I want to eat game, you all go catch for me, quickly!" She slammed the bowl in her hand on the ground, with a scowling face and pointing fingers, making people feel annoyed.

  "Stop it, we still have important things to do after dinner!" Huangfu Minggui thought to stop this farce, how come he never found out that this girl was so unruly before? Moreover, which general in the court has the surname Zhan, why doesn't he know?

  "Who's making trouble? Who's making trouble? I want to eat game meat, now! If you guys don't go, I'll go myself!" With that, he ran out.

  "Ah, lightly crazy, lightly crazy..." He threw away the chopsticks in his hand and Ximen Linfeng hurriedly chased after him.

  "It's really troublesome, I shouldn't have brought her here in the first place!" Everyone was unhappy, and Huangfu Minghui also threw down his chopsticks. What appetite was left?

  "Let's just go and take a look! After all, she's a girl, what if something really happens? Let's just humor her!" With that, Dongfang Jun threw down the crystal coin and chased after her.

  It wasn't until they had already left the town's boundaries that Zhan Qinglang finally stopped in his tracks, turning around to look at the panting figure.

  "Huff, huff...... Not very old, not very tall, how, how can you run so fast, I'm exhausted......" After panting a few times and licking her dry lips, Ximen Linfeng glared at her.

  Before long, the rest of them also came after her, but it was clear that none of them wanted anything to do with her.

  "I told you guys not to eat those things!" Zhan Qingcang didn't care about their attitude and only cared about his own.

  "What are you eating? I just wanted a bite and you knocked it away! Are you saying I owe you something?"

  It's better not to eat. No matter what she thinks, just eat what she brought herself! It's safe and reassuring, and the taste is also great.

  He took out a meat pie and leaned against a tree, eating it himself, without caring about the looks on other people's faces!

  "War~light~crazy! Don't tell me you brought us all out just to accompany you here to sunbathe and watch you eat!" Ximen Qingchu's scolding skills were inversely proportional to his physical strength, which was only three feet high.

  "I didn't let you see it, you can just ignore it."

  "Didn't you say you wanted to eat game? Now what? You're eating alone, let's all watch?" Accompanying his pose, Xi Men Ruo Xuan's stomach also made gurgling sounds.

  "Alright, it's already like this now. Let's go hunt some wild game! No matter how much we argue, it won't change anything." Dongfang Ji dragged Ximen Rong away, who was panting with anger, and for a time, Zhan Qingchuan became the most unwelcome person.

  "Hey, are you done yet? I'm starving!" Only Ximen Qingchu could say something so brazenly, as if he hadn't been the one yelling loudly just a moment before.

  "I'll let you off this time, but next time you dare to shout with me, I'll make sure you can't speak for the rest of your life!" If it weren't for the fact that he was the first one to chase out earlier, Zhan Qingxuan wouldn't have spared him.

  He took a big bite of the meat pie, and Xi Men's eyes lit up instantly. He devoured it mouthful by mouthful, not even bothering to wipe the oil from the corners of his mouth. It was just too delicious, too good!

  Three down, five off, two excluded, he sucked his fingers and licked his face to Qīng Kuáng's side, "Qīng Kuáng~Qīng Kuáng~ give me another one! One is not enough for me to eat, we have such a good relationship, can you bear to see me starve?" Both hands were in a praying position, and he kept making gestures of apology to her, for the sake of food, Xīmén Shǎozhǔ's face was completely gone.

  He gave him a disdainful look, then took out another one and handed it over, "The last one, is there any more?"

  "Good, good, good!" With a grab, Ximen Qingxue wolfed down the food, eating without any elegance.

  After a while, everyone's roasted rabbit and whatnot were done, so we just had to make do with that for now and wait until tonight to have a proper meal.

  After dinner, Zhan Qing said she wouldn't leave no matter what, and everyone else couldn't just abandon her here either. They suppressed their anger and annoyance, and each went to rest.

  Close your eyes, and the memories of the day's events flash back. The butterfly in Zhuang Sheng's dream is bewildering. What is real, what is fake? However, she has always trusted her own judgment, this small town really has a problem! But why are the townspeople so lively today? Is there some kind of obstacle or illusion at play?

  As night fell, the sky seemed to cool down, and everyone began to gather their things, preparing to return to the small town. Even Warlight didn't stop them; some things were better seen with one's own eyes, a hundred times stronger than what she had said.

  Under the night, the small town was silent, not even a cricket chirping. The old broken wall and eerie smell made Dongfang Ji and Huangfu Minggui both spirited up, even Ximen Ruxue rarely became serious.

  "Something is off here!"

  "Go, take a look." The two nodded at each other and quietly walked towards the center of the small town.

  Before her eyes were still the countless corpses, the civilians biting each other, and the air was filled with a foul smell. Ximen Lingshu couldn't take it anymore, stumbling to the wall and vomiting loudly.

  "Ugh... ugh... I'm going to be sick..." Thinking of his hand on the wall, Ximen Rui's face turned pale with fright as he quickly pulled back and wiped his clothes repeatedly, looking utterly miserable.

  Others were also unhappy, but after being stimulated by him, the sour water suddenly rose to their throats. However, in order to maintain a good image, they forcibly suppressed it.

  "What's going on here?" Ximen Qingxue spat out weakly.

  "It seems that this town is indeed strange!" Huang Fu Ming's face was twisted in disgust, a cold glint flashing from his eyes.

  "Ah! Look quickly! It's them!" Ximen Qingxue's sharp eyes spotted the five people in front, and she pointed at them with a quivering finger.

  They were the big men who had been arguing with them in the tavern, but now they could hardly be recognized as their daytime selves. One of the big man's eyeballs had turned into a bloody hole, and blood was gushing out of it. His subordinates were either missing an arm or a leg, with fresh red wounds, apparently inflicted not long ago.

  "Go, go to that wine shop." Compared with their serious treatment, Zhan Qing's calmness was even more captivating, attracting countless admiring glances from Xi Men Liang.

  "You're still a girl, aren't you?! I'm already vomiting like this, how can you not have any reaction? Normally, seeing such a scene wouldn't someone scream, then panic and finally throw themselves into my arms for comfort? Look at yourself, tsk tsk, what can I say!" The sarcastic remarks made others frown secretly.

  She's seen it all, nothing fazes her. She's been through knives and fires, and the lives in her hands aren't few either. After so many years, she's long grown accustomed to it!

  A group of people walked to the wine shop, squatting under the window and secretly watching. They saw cart after cart of severed limbs being delivered, then chopped up, with countless flies and maggots hovering above. Finally, they were actually placed on plates, identical to what they had seen during the day. At this point, Ximen Qingxia couldn't help but feel like vomiting even at the thought of last night's dinner, and everyone else's face turned pale. Zhan Qianxun hastily covered his mouth and dragged him to a corner.

  The people in the wine shop looked out of the window and saw nothing unusual, then went back to continue what they were doing.

  When they returned to the forest in daylight, Ximen Lingshuo could no longer hold back, and with a push, he opened his mouth and vomited against the big tree beside him. Huangfu Minghui and Dongfang Jun also covered their mouths with their hands, their throats churning, looking very uncomfortable.

  At this moment, a man moved. Just as Huangfu Minghui's guard had stretched out his hand to him, he was kicked to the ground by Zhan Qingcang and his hand was chopped off. However, this person seemed to be unaware of pain, struggled again and got up, wanting to continue rushing over.

  His right hand rose with a fiery spiritual energy, and Warlight tossed the fireball at him. With a mournful scream, his body finally collapsed and turned to ashes.

  "Ah... what is he doing..."

  "Didn't I ask you if anyone has eaten those things?" He quickly turned his head, staring at them with a fierce and intense gaze that was overwhelming.

  No one had expected such a thing to happen, and for a moment everyone was stunned.

  "Are you kidding me? You're saying that the reason for this is because of those foods?" Thinking about those foods, Ximen Qingxue turned her head and continued vomiting.

  "What's the reason, I don't know, but being out in the world, everything is taken care of with caution, do I still need to teach you guys?" This was a spirited and encouraging speech from the girl, where could one still see her former arrogance? A group of big men were all made to feel ashamed by her.

  "Now, I'm asking you, has anyone else eaten those things?" One by one, they looked past him, their faces calm and unafraid of any possible threat that might exist.

  "I didn't expect you to run out, and I chased after you. Fortunately! It's really fortunate!" Ximen Linfeng let out a sigh of relief, with a tinge of sadness in her heart.

  "No!" At that time, he was already full of anger and could eat nothing more, but now it seemed there were a few lucky breaks, thought Huangfu Minggui.

  "I don't either," Dongfang Jue replied.

  "Where are you guys?"

  "There is no..."

  "There is no..."

  "I also... didn't see anything, but I saw that person just now, when we were walking away, he secretly took a bite of the food on the table, so he... he..." Beitang Qimao's follower said with lingering fear.

  "Hey, what's going on here? You seem to have known about this beforehand, that's why you stopped us from eating, right?"

  "I arrived a night earlier than you guys, so I saw all of this." Leaning against the tree, Zhan Liang's hands were clasped together in front of his chest, and his mood had also calmed down.

  "How is it possible? How can you be faster than us?"

  "I took advantage of your toilet break to walk ahead of you, isn't that right?" Zhang Qingcang didn't think there was anything wrong with this sentence, but the other masters' faces turned red.

  "You, you, you, you're still a woman, how can you say such things?"

  "Haven't you guys gone to the bathroom?"

  "You! Me... I won't bother with you! Hmph!" Ximen Qingxue sat to one side, pouting.

  "This town is so weird and crazy, what else have you found?"

  "I just arrived a night earlier than you, and I saw this scene. During the day, they were still living normally, no different from ordinary people. But looking at them, it seems like they should have been dead already. It's hard to tell what's real and what's fake. Who can say for sure?" She also wants to find out the truth about this strange town and its strange townspeople.

  "What's real, what's fake... wait! Fake? What we saw during the day was fake, and what we ate was also fake?" Ximen Qingxue exclaimed in shock.

  Upon hearing this, everyone's face turned pale. If they had indeed eaten something they shouldn't have, what would happen to them? Would they also turn out like that?!

  "I really didn't know?" He spread his hands and gave them a helpless expression, "So I ate what I brought myself!"

  "You're too cunning, why didn't you tell us earlier?! Oh no, oh no, will I become like that too?! Is this forest safe now? Won't it also be an illusion?" Ximen Linfeng looked around the surroundings with suspicion, like a startled bird.

  "Alright, kidding aside, it shouldn't matter here, day and night are no different, so even if you eat those rabbits, it's fine, don't worry."

  "You should have said so earlier! You scared me to death, I've lost ten years of my life!"

  Hearing this, others also put their minds at ease, if they really ate something disgusting...

  "Alright, now is not the time to dwell on these things. Let's discuss how we can find the root of the problem and solve it fundamentally." Dongfang Ji looked at everyone as he invited them to sit down together.

  "Lightly, you say, I want to hear your opinion first." Beitang Qimeng smiled and looked at her, not feeling embarrassed about asking a woman's opinion at all. On the contrary, he thought this woman was brave and resourceful, not only quick-witted but also reacted quickly, using her intelligence to save everyone from danger in the tavern and leading them to find the strange thing in the town. For such a woman, it was enough for him to treat her differently.

  Someone asked, Zhan Qingkong didn't hesitate and directly expressed his thoughts, "I think this might be a distraction or an array. If it's neither of those, then it's possible that someone has been possessed by a Gu."

  "Going down?"

  "Yes! It's possible that these common people have Gu worms in their bodies, so even though they're dead, they can still live on, and the Gu worms make them more bloodthirsty, living by eating human flesh. As long as someone eats it, the Gu worm will naturally find a new host and start a new cycle of harassment. This is just my personal opinion, whether you listen or not is up to you." Head Head said, waiting for their reaction. But what was the real reason?

  Everyone nodded in agreement with her idea, but still had doubts.

  "Why is the difference between day and night so great here? In the daytime, it's a peaceful and prosperous scene, but at night it becomes a hell on earth?" The question was asked by Huangfu Minghui. Although he didn't say it out loud, in his heart, he was still very grateful for Huang Zhong's heroic rescue earlier, so now his tone was much softer.

  "The world is vast and full of wonders, there are many talented people, creating all this must not be a difficult task, I believe that as long as we find the key, everything will be easily solved!"

  At some point, everyone's focus and gaze were on Zhan Qingcang, and everyone subconsciously agreed with her words, acknowledging her leadership position.

  "Ah! That's right, Qing Kuang!" Who else could it be but Ximen Qingxue with her sudden and fleeting appearance?

  "Anything wrong?"

  "Heh heh! It's for everyone's safety, I'm asking you! How much of that bun are you left with from lunch? Now, except for your food, I don't dare eat anyone else's. You won't just watch me die, will you!" The fact that Ximen Qingxue can say something so shameless shows just how thick her skin has become.

  Others couldn't bear to ask, all lowering their heads, some gazing at the moon, but their ears perked up, listening carefully. Anyway, there's Ximen Qingxue with a thick face going to ask for it, if she succeeds in getting it, she won't let them stare blankly, will she?

  It's hilarious to see their reactions, and I'm delighted to tease them playfully.

  "I didn't bring that much, just enough for myself."

  "What? Why didn't you bring more?! I've never had that kind of bun before, and it even has a meat patty inside! It's so delicious that the aftertaste still lingers in my mouth. Now that I think about it, I want to eat it again! Can you give me one to try right now?"

  "Are you sure you saw what just happened and can still eat?"

  "Uh..."

  "You see, even if I gave it to you, you wouldn't be able to finish it, and wasting food is shameful."

  "No! Please don't refuse me, I need it for tomorrow. Today I'm full, of course I won't eat it now. Tomorrow, I'll definitely be able to finish it, just give me one, okay? Considering how well I've taken care of you usually, please give me one!" Ximen Ruxue pleaded with a pitiful expression, raising her right index finger.

  "Alright! I'll let you off this time."

  "Really? You're too good, a nice girl like you who understands people's intentions so well will definitely marry into a good family. Whoever marries you is truly blessed!" This round of insincere praise made everyone listening grit their teeth.

  Who said she was inhumane at first? Who said she wasn't gentle? Who said she wasn't human? It's you, it's you, and it's still you! Simen Lingsheng! When hearing about delicious food, they rush up without any dignity, losing all face!

  Watching Ximen Wensheng play tricks, the cold and tense atmosphere suddenly improved a lot. Even if it's still dangerous, they will bravely move forward!

  Suddenly, Zhan Light's body hair stood on end, and she became vigilant. Not far away, something was staring at her with eyes that were so greedy, cruel, and ferocious.

  Looking at everyone's smiling faces, Zhan Liang couldn't bear to make any sudden movements, fortunately, the gaze only stared at her for a while before disappearing. Moving closer to the fire pit, it took a long time to dispel the chill from his body.