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Endless pain surged through her, but with her tongue gone, the woman could only emit terrified gasps. In extreme agony, she repeatedly clawed at her own neck, attempting to end her life. This scene was no better than the previous day's incident with the Huang Eel devouring humans. Bai Miao Miao tightly covered her mouth, forcing herself to adapt, managing to suppress the turmoil in her stomach.
The villagers, in a panic, rushed outside, their terrified cries ultimately waking Yun Zhi Yue. Struggling to clear her foggy head, she crawled to the edge of the bed and saw a pool of blood on the floor. Confused, she asked, "What happened?"
A large hand wrapped around her body, and Song Huai gently said, "It's nothing. Just go back to sleep." The fingertips that touched Yun Zhi Yue's forehead were tinged with blue. Just as she intended to push him away, her strength gave way, and she slumped onto Song Huai's legs.
Jiang Bai leaned against the headboard with his arms crossed, while Gou Gou stared at Song Huai in disbelief. "Are you serious?"
The players exchanged glances, none daring to speak up. It was clear that the tour guide was affected by whatever had transpired, and with that woman meeting such a gruesome end, it was undoubtedly Song Huai's doing. Truly deserving of the mythical reputation of being one of the ten.
When Yun Zhi Yue woke up, it was nighttime. Without needing to say anything, she already knew who was responsible for the chaos. However, she didn’t argue with Song Huai and instead resolutely led everyone to continue their work.
This time they had just enough time to address the collapsed progress before bringing everyone along. Fifty meant a complete break with Xiao He Village; this was not the outcome she desired.
This time there would be no nightfall; stepping into the courtyard meant entering broad daylight. In the yard stood an old woman and some children on one side, along with several villagers waiting for her.
The old woman, with rotting gums and a sinister demeanor, said, "The tour guide has gone too far. Do you really think we are helpless?"
Yun Zhi Yue scoffed in response, "Who are you trying to threaten? This dilapidated place is your territory; I’m just passing through. I’m not here to meddle in your affairs—yet you’re gossiping about me."
Gossip aside, they had the audacity to confront her directly. Did they not understand what it meant to overstep boundaries?
"Don’t all look so grim; keep talking! Which one of you saw me being attacked? What position was I in? Where did it happen? Be specific—I don’t even know what you’re talking about! You’re spreading rumors like you’ve seen it all."
"Are your eyes only for seeing filth while your mouths are for eating dung? A bunch of nosy troublemakers—do you really think your ancestors were made of clay?"
As dark smoke emanated from Yun Zhi Yue’s body, her fingers grasped at nothingness as a vague weapon began to materialize in her hand.
The child named Shijiu stepped forward and said, "Tour Guide Sister, please don’t be angry; this is our fault. I promise no one will spread rumors again. The ones who mocked you yesterday are dead; those who laughed at you will also be thrown into the Mud Pit to feed the fish. Can we let this matter rest?"
The players were astonished, never expecting that the one in charge of Xiao He Village was this child!
Yun Zhi Yue snorted coldly, "Fine, I'm not unreasonable. I'll give you some face, but if any travelers come alone later, could you help me take care of them?"
Shijiu squinted slightly, "What do you mean by 'take care'?"
Yun Zhi Yue casually toyed with her fingers, "You know, I lost a traveler in my last group. I feel guilty about it and can't stop thinking about it. How can I do my job well if this continues?"
Shijiu understood but did not agree. After a long silence, she said, "Tour Guide Sister, I'm not foolish. It's rare to find a traveler who can make you this flustered. I can only try to delay their progress."
Irritation flashed in Yun Zhi Yue's eyes as she waved her hand dismissively and entered the house. "I don't expect you to succeed; just delay them a little longer."
As the guide entered, the villagers in the yard surrounded the players with beaming smiles, eager to take them as guests. It was clear that whoever resisted would be seen as foolish, yet the villagers were surprisingly strong, making it difficult to break free.
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