CHAPTER 108: CHAPTER 108: HEMU VILLAGE (8)

At the same time, she lowered her head, not wanting to continue watching.

Lin Xiaoyan lowered her head; she didn’t want to look, but the curses of the village women clearly echoed in her ears.

Lin Xiaoyan looked up at these women filled with anger and jealousy, feeling astonished in her heart. These women were once "bought" too.

Unexpectedly, they had forgotten their past experiences and joined the natives in cursing these newly "bought" women...

Then Lin Xiaoyan saw Zhang Mu entering the shrine late at night. Shortly after, Zhang Mu supported the heavily pregnant Liu Dan as they left the shrine, heading towards the outskirts of the village.

Lin Xiaoyan remained seated in her spot, unable to see many of the scenes.

When she saw the two escaping, an ominous premonition rose in her heart; perhaps this time would be the cause of Liu Dan’s demise.

Sure enough, when Lin Xiaoyan saw Liu Dan again, her face was numb, her clothes were torn, and blood flowed endlessly from her legs.

Zhang Mu was carried back.

Lin Xiaoyan watched this scene; she couldn’t comprehend her feelings. Looking at Liu Dan’s numb face, her heart hurt unbearably, and her lungs felt like they would explode with rage!

Why are these people so evil!

Why is Liu Dan so pitiful!

Why did Zhang Mu die!

...

The villagers ultimately did not spare Liu Dan; they tied her under the pagoda tree, like ancient punishments for criminals.

The men also did not spare her, even though blood continued to flow beneath her...

The women certainly did not spare her, many rushed up to beat her and even used knives and scissors to slash Liu Dan’s face...

The village elders and children just stood there watching, not one stepped forward to intervene...

During this time, Liu Dan didn’t make a sound; her gaze toward everyone here was filled with endless hatred.

In the end, Liu Dan endured nearly two hours of torment before she ceased to breathe.

Even without breath, Liu Dan’s eyes continued to fiercely stare at the shrine opposite her.

Seeing Liu Dan was dead, the villagers threw her into the well and proceeded to "buy" new wives for the purpose of continuing the family line...

Lin Xiaoyan stood staring blankly at the well, silent for long periods.

She wanted to say that actually, it would be good if Liu Dan became a ghost. As a ghost, she could avenge herself!

Not a single person in this village is innocent!

It’s better if they all just die!

These people are all deserving of death, worse than beasts, dying would prevent them from further harming others...

Suddenly, Lin Xiaoyan felt a burning sensation in her chest; she immediately came to her senses, her gaze clear.

Looking down, she found a Clear Heart Talisman had burned to ashes.

Lin Xiaoyan was startled in her heart and looked up again, finding nothing around her. It was pitch black, and the shrine lights were gone.

A gentle breeze blew, causing Lin Xiaoyan to shiver with cold. She suddenly realized she was drenched in sweat at some point.

Lin Xiaoyan took out her phone; it was eight o’clock, eight in the morning!

But now... Lin Xiaoyan looked up at the sky, seemingly covered by a black cloth, she sighed inwardly.

After seeing Liu Dan’s experiences, she felt incredibly uncomfortable, with thoughts swirling.

Lin Xiaoyan simply put on her headphones again and watched a movie, throwing aside all distracting thoughts, watching intently!

Some things are too daunting to think; the more you think, the more hurtful it becomes; the angrier, the more conflicted...

"Beep beep..."

Having watched until the battery was drained, Lin Xiaoyan took out a power bank from her backpack, plugged it in, and continued watching.

When hungry, she ate a snack here and there.

Until...

The snacks in the bag ran out, the power bank was dead, and when her phone was down to twenty percent battery, Lin Xiaoyan finally turned off her phone.

"Whoa!"

When she lifted her head, she suddenly found that daylight had broken without her realizing!

She jolted in excitement, immediately standing up to look at the sun in the sky.

"The sun’s out!!"

"Tsk, just noticed now?"

Lin Xiaoyan heard the voice, looked over, and saw Xuan Shisan sitting in a chair not far away, watching her.

"Shi San! You..."

Lin Xiaoyan, in excitement, wanted to walk over; as she stepped forward, she suddenly paused.

Lin Xiaoyan cautiously looked around and then at Xuan Shisan; she touched the talisman paper on her neck, afraid this person was an impostor.

Xuan Shisan, seeing Lin Xiaoyan’s actions, closed her eyes wordlessly; leaning against the chair’s backrest, she spoke in a light tone.

"The Invisibility Talisman only lasts twenty-four hours; your talisman paper expired long ago."

"Huh?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiaoyan looked down at the Invisibility Talisman on her neck. Indeed, the talisman paper was gone, leaving only the bare elastic rope hanging on her neck.

Yet, Lin Xiaoyan still did not walk over; she cautiously watched Xuan Shisan, fearing she would transform into the Corpse Demon!

Xuan Shisan noticed Lin Xiaoyan still didn’t trust her; she said nothing, merely sat quietly there with closed eyes.

Seeing Xuan Shisan silent, Lin Xiaoyan felt even more perplexed and sat down, looking around...

"Baka yarou! This time they let them win again!!!"

"Shit! You really are useless; even hurt the Corpse Demon, why didn’t you win?"

...

Lin Xiaoyan looked over and saw contestants from Gouzi Country and Ugly Country angrily discussing the competition.

Suddenly, she vaguely heard the footsteps of many people.

Shortly after, she saw a group of policemen rushing over, entering the shrine, followed by doctors and nurses...

"Miss, are you okay? Why are you sitting here?" A nurse saw Lin Xiaoyan sitting on the ground amid talisman papers, despite finding it strange, she still came over to inquire.

Lin Xiaoyan watched the approaching nurse warily. When the nurse tried to pull her up, she quickly retreated, throwing the talisman paper in her hand towards the nurse...

"Pffft!"

"Hahahahahahaha......"

"Yanyan..."

Lin Xiaoyan turned her head and saw Xuan Shiyi and the others laughing heartily, while Xuan Shiwu stifled laughter, running over to help Lin Xiaoyan up.

"Yanyan, the Corpse Demon has been dealt with, it’s fine now."

Lin Xiaoyan couldn’t believe it, "R-really?"

Xuan Shiwu stifled laughter, "Really, check your phone signal!"

Lin Xiaoyan took out her phone, seeing there was indeed a signal, and her phone was flooded with messages...

Seeing this, Lin Xiaoyan’s face flushed with embarrassment as she looked at the nurse in front of her.

The nurse looked at Lin Xiaoyan, then at Xuan Shiwu, hesitating, "Is this young lady..." She pointed to her own head.

"Hahahahahahaha..." Xuan Shiyi laughed even louder.

Remembering her actions earlier, Lin Xiaoyan was so embarrassed she wanted to hide in a hole!

Xuan Shiwu tried hard not to laugh, "No, no, my friend is fine, please go on with your work."

The nurse glanced at Lin Xiaoyan, then turned to enter the shrine.

Then Lin Xiaoyan saw one after another frail, emaciated people being carried out from the shrine...