On the way back, the sky slowly darkened. Even the air felt a little gloomy, making them shiver uncontrollably.
You You was no longer as interested as before. She was silent all the way, looking very depressed.
"What is the time that he mentioned? Why does your grandfather treat you like this? "
Gu Zheng looked at her on the way back. She was like a completely different person from before. He couldn't help but take the initiative to break the silence.
"I was too rash. We can't come out after dark. We can only come out after dawn. I don't blame my grandfather."
You You's mood was still not very good. It could be heard from her voice.
"Why?"
This made Gu Zheng curious. Could it be that demons would appear at night? However, their house was just an ordinary house. There was no formation or anything like that to protect it. There was no difference between the inside and outside of the house.
However, after thinking about it, he didn't know how many years she had lived here. It couldn't be what he thought. Could it be that there was something wrong with the sky? Or was there some other reason?
He naturally didn't know, but You You didn't answer him. Soon, when the sky was completely dark, they returned to Gu Zheng's room.
"Young Master Gu, please don't make things difficult for You You. Please don't go out at night."
Before leaving, You You once again faced Gu Zheng. Her face was full of worry as she begged Gu Zheng.
"Okay, I promise you. I won't go out." Gu Zheng thought for a moment and agreed.
He wasn't too curious. If it was a taboo, then it would be hard to explain. After all, she had saved him.
"Thank you, Young Master Gu. I'll go down first. I'll look for you tomorrow and show you around."
You You left after saying that and left like a gust of wind.
Gu Zheng closed the door and looked outside through the shabby window.
At this time, it was extremely dark outside. He couldn't see clearly if he was a little further away. Apart from the area around the door, everything else was pitch-black.
He listened carefully outside, but didn't hear any strange sounds.
After waiting for a while, Gu Zheng shook his head. Since he had promised her, although he was curious about what was outside, he still didn't want to go out.
Then, he took off his clothes and changed into his own clothes and accessories. After putting away his things and making sure that he didn't miss anything, he sat on the bed and began to check his things.
Of course, the first thing to be checked was the Li Rings and the Fifth Rings. Although he had taken a rough look at them before, he still had to take a closer look.
After a long while, he finally confirmed that there was no problem. Then, he began to examine his body.
Right now, he felt that everything was normal. However, when he thought of the strange part at the end, he felt that it was best to examine it carefully.
The night passed quickly. As the sky gradually brightened, the outside gradually became lively.
The noise of children, the scolding of women, and the noise of people chopping firewood were all very normal behaviors of a village, just like a normal day.
Gu Zheng also woke up from his meditative state. After a night of examination, he had a clear understanding of his current body.
His injuries were already completely healed, and he didn't lose any of his magic treasures. Of course, his most precious Cloud Desolate Sword was also lying in the space. Fortunately, when he was pulled down, he put away everything that could be put in the space. Even if he couldn't put it away, he still made sure to protect himself.
Although he still lost some things, they weren't important, so it didn't matter.
"Dong Dong Dong"
An orderly knocking sound came from the door, followed by You You's voice.
"Young Master Gu, are you awake? I'll bring you some porridge. "
"Come in!"
Gu Zheng stood up from the bed and said.
"This is the porridge that I specially cooked for you this morning, but …"
As the door was pushed open, You You, who had changed into a new set of clothes, came in again. She was dragging a simple wooden tray with another wooden bowl on it. The bowl was filled with fragrant fish porridge, and it looked like it had just been cooked.
However, before she could finish her sentence, she saw Gu Zheng's current attire. She froze on the spot and stared straight at Gu Zheng.
"Cough!"
Gu Zheng saw the dazed look in the other party's eyes and coughed loudly. Only then did the other party wake up in surprise.
"Young Master Gu, I forgot myself. Please have your meal." The blushing You You immediately put down the wooden tray and placed the fish porridge on the table without looking at Gu Zheng. She then retreated to the side and lowered her head, thinking about something.
Gu Zheng felt like he was the landlord. There were beautiful maids serving food and waiting for instructions. However, the room didn't seem to be very good.
He didn't disappoint the other party's kind intentions. He went forward and picked up the bowl. A unique fish fragrance assailed his nostrils, whetting his appetite.
"Your porridge is not bad. It's rare."
Gu Zheng took a sip, closed his eyes, and carefully tasted it. Then, he exclaimed in admiration.
He wasn't deliberately praising the other party, but the porridge was really good. Just the fish portion was handled to perfection. One look and he could tell that a lot of effort had been put in. Even he wouldn't be any better.
"This is what I've been good at since young. Hurry up and drink it. After you finish, I'll bring you out to have a look. It was indeed a little late yesterday."
You You's small eyes were curved into slits. It was almost impossible to see her eyes. She watched Gu Zheng eat in big mouthfuls and said.
"Okay, let's go."
Gu Zheng swallowed it all in a few mouthfuls, then threw the bowl to the side. It landed firmly on the wooden plate, and then said, "That's right.
You You's face was like a flower. She didn't tidy up and directly led Gu Zheng out.
"That's my uncle. He hasn't gone to work yet. He usually only comes back late at night."
"That's Lil 'Ye's house. They're the last to eat. They always wait until the others finish eating."
.....
You You became cheerful again as she continued to babble. Gu Zheng, on the other hand, smiled and agreed from time to time.
Among those people, he also saw the people on the fishing boat. When they looked at Gu Zheng, they didn't have the strange look they had yesterday. Some of them nodded at Gu Zheng with pleasant expressions as if they were welcoming him, but most of them looked at Gu Zheng coldly.
From their eyes, Gu Zheng felt a sense of disgust. It was a kind of hatred that wanted to drive him out. However, he didn't seem to have offended them. After all, it was his first time here.
In short, it looked like a very normal, but very xenophobic village.
"Grandpa, you haven't gone out yet?"
As they were walking, a person suddenly walked in front of them. You You's eyes lit up and she pounced on him again.
"Wait a moment, but I have something to do now."
You You's grandfather, who was the village chief, said with a straight face, but his eyes were looking at Gu Zheng.
Gu Zheng looked at the unfriendly eyes of the village chief and didn't care much. Instead, he took the initiative to ask, "What instructions do you have for me?"
"What's the matter? It's very simple. Our village doesn't welcome outsiders, so you'd better leave as soon as possible, "the village chief said coldly.
"Grandpa, how can you do this?" You You complained in annoyance. "Shut up.
"Shut up and don't get involved. It's already good enough that you were able to save him. Now, he has to leave. Otherwise, if something goes wrong during the next sacrifice, neither of us will be able to bear the consequences." The village chief turned to Pomelo and reprimanded her.
You You You wanted to say something, but seemed to have thought of something. Her face immediately turned pale and she stepped aside without saying anything.
"If there's anything difficult, please let me know. I won't stand by and do nothing." Gu Zheng understood why he wasn't welcomed by the village chief and the people here.
"You? Forget it. Just don't cause trouble. We don't need your help anyway, "the village chief snorted disdainfully. Then, he looked at You You You and said slowly.
"You You You You understand. So, I'll give you two days. When the time comes, send him away. You know that path. Don't make things difficult for your grandpa and your uncles, okay?"
"I understand, grandpa!"
You You You was obviously not in a good mood, but she still agreed.
"Alright then. If that's the case, I'll leave soon," Gu Zheng said.
Since the village chief had already chased him away, he didn't need help. What else could he do?
"That's good. I'll go get busy. You can bring this young master around." The village chief smiled in satisfaction. Even his gaze towards Gu Zheng was much friendlier.
"Young Master Gu, let's walk around. Our village is small anyway. One day is enough. You can rest tonight. I'll send you away tomorrow."
After waiting for a while, Pomelo still forced a smile and said to Gu Zheng.
Gu Zheng nodded and followed the other party to walk around the small village.
Although You You still forced a smile and didn't look any different from before, Gu Zheng could still feel a sense of disappointment.
The village wasn't big. They finished touring it in half a day.
After receiving him, You You brought him to the open space on the other side of the mountain. He saw many people there. They were farming some unknown crops. You You You even brought him to the seaside boat to experience the joy of fishing.
Perhaps Gu Zheng had already agreed to leave. At least he felt that most people's attitudes were much better.
It wasn't even night yet, but You You had already brought him back to his room.
"I'll send you away tomorrow. Don't come out at night," You You You said to Gu Zheng as he entered the room.
"I know." Gu Zheng nodded. Since he had already promised her, he naturally wouldn't go back on his word.
The night passed uneventfully. Early the next morning, after finishing the fragrant fish porridge, he was led outside by Pomelo.
Along the way, Gu Zheng clearly noticed that there were a few people following behind them. It seemed like they were here to monitor him.
In less than half a day, they arrived at a triangular passage that someone had opened up. Further ahead was a dense forest. Only then did You You stop.
"Young Master Gu, you have to be careful along the way. Follow this path and go over that mountain. There are traces of our markings. If you follow them, you'll reach the nearest town."
You You You, who had been silent along the way, opened her mouth to break the silence. However, her hoarse voice made Gu Zheng's heart ache.
"Are you alright?" Gu Zheng asked worriedly.
"I'm fine. It's my fortune to be able to meet you in this life. Hurry up and go." You You You You's tears fell. After giving Gu Zheng a shove, she ran back the way she came.
Only drops of water that were as bright as pearls were left floating in the air.
Gu Zheng didn't call out to her. He only watched her figure disappear into the distance before turning around and walking away.
Those people who were monitoring him were still behind him.
Night gradually fell.
On the huge fishing boat, bonfires were lit one after another. There was no need to worry about burning the boat. The soaring flames illuminated the entire boat clearly.
Almost all the villagers who were resting had gathered here. They surrounded the bonfire in the center.
Unlike the other bonfires, there was a large pot in the middle of the bonfire. Black liquid was flowing out of the pot, and there were two figures standing next to it.
It was You You and her grandfather.
"You're the only one left in the village now. In a few days, you'll be of marriageable age. You can't delay it any longer. You should know that I've been helping you all these years. Now is the last moment," the village head said to You You with a serious expression.
"I know. But grandfather, can you give me two more days? I don't want …" You You's gaze was evasive. Her expression was full of fear, but she still said it subconsciously.
"Nonsense. I've already indulged you for so long. If you weren't my most beloved granddaughter, I wouldn't have tolerated you. Even that stranger was saved by you. Anyway, it's only a few days. Let's do it together today. Everyone is looking forward to it." The village head was fuming with anger as he immediately reprimanded You You.
"That's right. We can't wait any longer. Why bother?"
"That's what the village head said. From now on, we can do what our ancestors couldn't."
"Hurry up. I can't wait to welcome Lord Black Dragon."
The surrounding crowd made a lot of noise as they continued to discuss the matter.
However, everyone had the same thought. They wanted You You to do it no matter what.
Pomelo looked around blankly. These were the people she was closest to, but at this moment, she could no longer see the love they usually had for her. Their faces were filled with a crazed desire, which made her feel very unfamiliar and also very scared.
"Be good. After today, we'll be a family. No one can separate us. We'll live forever!"
The village head said to You You You with a smile. In the end, he turned around and shouted to the crowd.
"Live forever!"
"Live forever!"
The people around him cheered. Everyone's eyes were full of fanaticism, as if they could really live forever.
Only You You You, who was in the middle, looked at the crowd sadly. Even her beloved grandfather was the same. Everyone had gone crazy.
"So, no matter what, you have to drink it today. Whether you drink it yourself or let me feed it to you personally." The village head waved his hand in satisfaction. After the crowd's cheers died down, he turned his head and said to You You You.
"Grandfather!"
You You You begged again. Looking at her grandfather, who was unfamiliar yet familiar at the same time, she really didn't want to become like them.
"Don't worry. After you drink it, you'll also feel the endless power. Naturally, you won't blame your grandfather. Why would your grandfather harm you?" the village head said gently.
"Sister You You You, I had the same thoughts as you. But after drinking it, I felt like I was reborn. Come and join us. We're all waiting for you!"
At this moment, a young-looking boy stood up and tried to persuade Pomelo.
"Come on, don't hesitate!"
The being had already picked up a wooden spoon and scooped a spoonful of thick black liquid from the spoon. It flowed along the edge of the spoon and accumulated at the bottom. It condensed into black water droplets and splashed on the ground. Black smoke rose, and in the blink of an eye, a small hole was corroded at the bottom.
There was even more black liquid on the wooden spoon that was slightly trembling with the shaking of the arm, waiting for Pomelo to come forward.
"Grandfather, I beg you. Don't force me, okay? Wait for two more days! " You You You closed her eyes as she smelled the disgusting stench. Her eyelashes trembled, and her heart was filled with extreme fear. She pleaded again.
"Since you're not going to do it, I'll do it." The village head looked at his favorite granddaughter. She was begging bitterly, but his heart was calm.
As soon as he finished speaking, the wooden spoon in his hand splashed at You You's body.
"Stop!"
There was a sudden shout in the air. At the same time, a figure flew over from afar. In just two flashes, he was already in the middle.
However, no matter how fast he was, he couldn't be faster than the wooden spoon. Moreover, the other party's strength was fast and urgent. While the figure was still in the air, the spoonful of black liquid had already landed on You You's body.
However, to the figure's surprise, when the black liquid came close, a golden light suddenly appeared on her body. It seemed to evaporate the black liquid, and it didn't come close to her body at all.
You You You was pleasantly surprised when she heard the familiar voice. She opened her eyes abruptly and saw Gu Zheng, who should have left, standing in front of her. She couldn't help but cry out in surprise.
"Young Master Gu, why are you back?"
She clearly saw Gu Zheng leave with her own eyes, and there were people guarding the place to prevent him from coming back.
"Why can't I come back? If I didn't come back, I'm afraid you would have been harmed."
Gu Zheng took a step forward, shielding You You from the side of his body. Then, he turned his head and said.
The village chief looked at Gu Zheng coldly. He wasn't surprised by Gu Zheng's incredible speed just now. Seeing that the other party wanted to ask questions, he raised his hand and pointed at Gu Zheng.
"You didn't leave. Our village's affairs don't allow you to interfere. It's not too late to leave now. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude."
"You You You helped me. I remember this very clearly. If you want to hurt her, you have to go through me first!"
Gu Zheng said disdainfully as he looked around. Those people were all glaring at him fiercely, as if they wanted to pounce on him and tear him to pieces.
"I shouldn't have saved you in the first place. Pomelo, you've disappointed me too much. You must have told him something. How can you face your dead parents?" the village chief said to Pomelo with a pained expression.
Then, his tone changed, and his face became gloomy.
"Since you broke the rules, then it's easy to deal with. Let's see if that heroic spirit can protect you."
The big pot at the side suddenly rose without warning. Then, it turned into a green ball in the air and rushed toward You You.
Gu Zheng snorted coldly and immediately grabbed the green ball in the air. In his opinion, it couldn't fly away from his hands.
But as his palm swept across the body of the green ball, it slipped away from the other party's body like an illusion.
"Sh * t!"
Gu Zheng watched as the green ball wrapped around You You in the blink of an eye. At the same time, it rose into the air and floated in the air.
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