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I placed my hand on the boy's Heart, and the Pure Sound within him quickly circulated, radiating a sacred light. Soon, a dark mist emanated from the boy's forehead, and he showed a pained expression, groaning softly.
"Look, big brother is moving!"
As expected, if this was indeed related to that person, then the Holy Spirit Village would be in danger...
Withdrawing my hand, I instructed, "This child will wake up soon. Let him rest well; once his Soul Energy recovers, he will be fine."
"Thank you, Goddess!"
"Thank you, Goddess Sister—"
As they spoke, the family was about to bow again. I stepped forward to support the couple, saying, "No need for that; this is what I should do. I have matters to discuss with the second young master, so I won't stay longer."
Bai Zhan understood and waved his hand at the couple. They didn't say much more and accompanied us to the door.
On the way, I looked at Morning Child and asked, "Are you sure the path you saw leads to the ancestral hall?"
"Although I'm not very clear, it looks quite similar... I'm sorry, Goddess Sister; it's my fault for not remembering clearly."
"What are you saying? Morning Child is very capable; I know you are a good kid. Tell me, why didn't you retaliate when they bullied you just now?"
"I promised Goddess Sister that I would train hard to protect the people of the Village. So, I can't use the skills you taught me to harm others, nor can I strike back at them."
"Good child!" Bai Zhan said with a smile, full of appreciation.
"Morning Child, I need to discuss some matters with the second young master. You should go home now; what happened today must not be told to anyone, including your parents," I said.
"Yes!" Morning Child agreed promptly, even though he couldn't fully understand.
"Alright, remember what you said today, to protect the people of Village," I said.
...
Inside the Bai Residence.
"Xi Meng, what have you discovered?" Bai Zhan hurriedly asked as soon as we entered his courtyard and took a seat.
"In the current Holy Spirit Village, the only one I trust is you," I replied solemnly.
Bai Zhan was taken aback, realizing the seriousness of the situation. He asked gravely, "Is Holy Spirit Village in danger?"
"That's right," I nodded in response.
"What happened?!"
"The aura from that child, I can't be mistaken; it's Evil Energy. Although it's faint, I sensed the presence of Siyimo."
I was very familiar with that aura. Even though I had only encountered Siyimo once directly, I had fought with Kurozawa several times before. He was under the control of Siyimo, and he carried some demonic traits; I wouldn't mistake it.
"That's impossible. Aside from a few scouts who occasionally venture out for information, the rest of the villagers—let alone children—rarely leave this village," Bai Zhan quickly dismissed my thoughts.
"But I'm certain that I didn't misinterpret it just now; that aura definitely comes from the demon clan."
Bai Zhan fell silent, his expression darkening as he clenched his fists and looked outside!
Although Bai Zhan had a fiery temperament, he was not foolish. I believed he must have considered another possibility.
"No, it can't be," he murmured softly to himself, shaking his head.
I sighed and said, "I know that the villagers of Holy Spirit Village may be cold in nature, but they would never betray their own people. However, you cannot deny that there is a traitor among us."
"Xi Meng, do you know what you're saying?" Bai Zhan looked at me in confusion.
"We cannot deceive ourselves. If reality is indeed as we suspect, do you think Holy Spirit Village can continue as it has?"
"...What do you suggest we do?"
"From the current developments, it doesn't seem too serious. Since the traitor hasn't shown themselves, things aren't as bad as we imagine. It's best not to spread this around; only you and I should know about it. Don't tell a third person... including your family."
After hesitating for a moment, I did not mention what I had seen regarding Zhen'er’s unusual behavior to Bai Zhan. One reason was that I feared Bai Zhan might directly question Zhen'er; after all, it involved his own sister, and his mindset could change. Furthermore, I didn't believe Zhen'er would be involved in this matter. If it were just a coincidence, telling Bai Zhan would be irresponsible towards Zhen'er.
"Alright," Bai Zhan agreed.
Seeing Bai Zhan's increasingly grim expression, I knew he was worried about the safety of our people. Now, the new generation of Holy Spirit Village had to rely on him to shoulder this responsibility.
"By the way, has there been any change in the ancestral hall recently?" I asked.
"The ancestral hall?" Bai Zhan was taken aback, clearly not expecting my sudden question about it.
It seemed that the ancestral hall was indeed a significant taboo in Holy Spirit Village; discussing it with Bai Zhan without prior thought was indeed inappropriate.
"Since Mosang was subdued, has there been any change in the ancestral hall?" I continued to inquire.
Bai Zhan thought carefully and replied, "Not much has changed. The ancestral hall has always been a forbidden place in Holy Spirit Village; I rarely go there myself... However, shortly after we learned that you were captured by Siyimo, some villagers claimed they saw the previous Three-Headed Serpent appearing in the ancestral hall."
I exclaimed in shock, "Are you serious?!"
Mosang is here?!
"It's impossible, why can't I sense him? If he were really here, he should have come out to see me by now."
"I'm not too sure, but only one of our clan members saw something, and it was just a small shadow. Later, I checked the ancestral hall and didn't find anything unusual, so I didn't pursue it further."
"Bai Zhan, it seems I must visit the ancestral hall," I said.
More and more doubts piled up in my heart, and now all signs seemed to point to the ancestral hall. Regardless of whether the answer was there or not, I needed to confirm it myself.
"No way!" Bai Zhan immediately refused.
I initially thought he was rejecting me because I was an outsider. Just as I was about to explain, Bai Zhan continued, "Last time you went alone to the ancestral hall, you nearly lost your life. This time, I absolutely won't let you take that risk again!"
I sighed in relief; it turned out he was worried about me getting into danger. I smiled slightly and said, "It's fine. I'm no longer the Xi Meng from before; I'm not that weak anymore. Besides, this matter concerns not only the safety of Holy Spirit Village but also the Spirit Cat Clan. If something really goes wrong, how can I explain it to Xiaopu and the others?"
"Then I'll go with you," Bai Zhan sighed, seeming to compromise.
"No, if both of us leave at the same time, it will draw too much attention. If there is indeed a traitor, our actions would be too conspicuous."
"...Anyway, I won't let you go alone!"
"But this matter can't be known by more people. If you trust me, just do as I say... Bai Zhan, I know you're worried about me, but there's no time to think too much right now. If all previous assumptions hold true, then Holy Spirit Village is already being targeted by someone. We are in danger without even realizing it!"
"I... I really don't know how to thank you, Xi Meng! You keep putting yourself at risk for Holy Soul."
"We're friends, aren't we? Moreover, for some people, I want to protect this place together with you."
That's right; for Flower Tears, White Soul, and Bai Li, I must safeguard this location.
"Everything must prioritize your safety. If anything seems off, retreat immediately. As for what comes next, we'll figure it out together later, okay?"
"En."
Bai Zhan suddenly pulled me into his embrace, holding me tightly. "I don't want to see anyone else leave my side."
Many years later, I still remember that fiery youth's vulnerable side, the way he whispered with a hint of fear and unease... And all of this made me soften again when faced with the truth.
...
Outside the ancestral hall.
The villagers of Holy Spirit Village always abide by clan rules, and no one ever trespasses into forbidden areas. Therefore, the guards at the ancestral hall are strict, but there are still some blind spots.
Following Bai Zhan's information, I quietly waited around the ancestral hall. The only time I could sneak in was during the shift change between two groups of guards.
Great, the moment has arrived!
Just as I was about to slip inside, suddenly, a dark figure entered the ancestral hall before me!
I quickly withdrew and minimized my movements, following that dark figure into the hall.
The figure seemed very familiar with the layout here, moving back and forth. It momentarily distracted me, reminding me of another figure who had once guided me through these paths with ease.
But Bai Li is no longer here.
So, who is this figure before me?!
The person ahead seemed very cautious, remaining alert to their surroundings even inside the ancestral hall, making it difficult for me to follow closely; I needed to keep my distance.
If I'm not mistaken, that person must be related to Siyimo, as they emitted a faint Evil Energy... It seems that Siyimo and his group have indeed extended their claws toward Holy Spirit Village.
My heart tightened as I cautiously followed the person ahead.
Looking at the familiar surroundings, there was no doubt—I had been here before. Bai Li had almost taken me all around this shrine; no, it should be called—Mosang's lair.
I glanced at the distance; the place that person was heading towards must be Mosang's Flame Pool!
"Xi Meng, Xi Meng—"
Bang! My heart skipped a beat!
It was that voice again, and this time it was much clearer—it was indeed calling my name!
I couldn't believe that the owner of that voice was also within this shrine!
"Xi Meng, shrine, save me—"
A strong sense of unease washed over me; the voice sounded terrifyingly weak, as if it were in great pain... and it felt familiar. Although it still sounded somewhat muffled like it was underwater, it was much more vivid than before.
"Xi Meng—"
I had intended to listen closely to that voice, but unexpectedly, just like before, it suddenly stopped!
I quickened my pace slightly and noticed that the figure had already appeared in front of the Flame Pool and had come to a halt.
"Heh heh, I didn't expect you to still be begging for help!" A sharp female voice sent a chill through my heart.
"She can't hear you; give up!" came a sneering laugh.
"Tear— you—" The indistinct voice echoed once more.
"Hmph, that is only if you can come out alive! If it weren't for the master wanting me to extract your inner core, do you think I would spare your worthless life!"
The other party did not respond.
"I told you, if you seek help from that girl again, what will I do to you?" the woman asked, revealing a venomous intent.
"Come out—!" A loud shout echoed around, the piercing sound reverberating continuously.
As the sound gradually faded, I almost gasped at the scene before me.
I swiftly covered my mouth, my eyes wide open, staring unblinkingly at everything in front of me. My body trembled uncontrollably, and tears streamed down my face!
A small black figure stood with its back to me. At the bottom of the Flame Pool, a slender Azure Stone Pillar slowly rose, entwined with a weak figure. The person was covered in wounds, disheveled hair obscuring their face, hanging almost lifelessly from the stone pillar.
Three-colored hair, a human body above the waist but a massive tail below. The scales on it were marked with signs of being stripped away, exposing raw flesh underneath, sending shivers down my spine.
That person was—Mosang.
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