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Although that monster hasn't made a move for a long time, the entire Holy Spirit Village has returned to calmness. The surroundings feel desolate, but it's also quite pleasant.
However, my heart is becoming increasingly uneasy.
"Why have you been so distracted lately, Xi Meng?" Just as I was lost in thought, Tiantian sat down beside me.
"Nothing much, just feeling like there are many things I can't figure out. It feels strange."
"You always worry so much. You should learn from Miss Zhen'er; girls look prettier when they smile more." As he spoke, Tiantian pinched my cheek.
I swatted his hand away and pouted. Don't others feel anxious too?
"Your Highness, come here quickly." Here it comes again! Ever since Silver Moon got engaged to Zhen'er, she has been even more attached to him, reporting to him every day. I think she's the happiest person in the Bai Residence.
"What's wrong? Are you sulking and feeling jealous?" Tiantian patted my head and laughed.
What?! Jealous?!
"Impossible! Absolutely not!" I jumped up to deny his words.
"Hehe, why are you so worked up? I was just joking. But you wouldn't actually—"
"Alright, Tiantian, stop joking around. Look at our situation right now and you're still making jokes!"
"Actually, I don't really like Zhen'er that much, but I admire her bravery. Many times, we don't even dare to express our own feelings."
I looked at Xiantian, wondering how he could say such profound words with such focus. Could it be that he has someone he likes?
Sigh, this isn't the time for me to ponder others' thoughts.
I gently held the necklace on my chest and asked, "Prisoner, do you think I've changed?"
Not far away, Zhen'er was holding a bunch of vibrant flowers, seemingly intending to give them to Silver Moon. I couldn't hear clearly what they were saying, but I noticed Zhen'er's originally happy smile suddenly froze, while Silver Moon maintained his usual smile.
Suddenly, Zhen'er seemed to feel a great grievance and rushed into Silver Moon's arms. Seeing this, I unconsciously lowered my eyelids and turned my gaze elsewhere.
"By the way, Xiantian, we need to be more cautious these days. I don't know why, but I feel very uneasy. That monster has been quiet for so long; it must be planning something."
"Yes, I will pay attention to White Soul's safety."
I nodded and didn't say anything more. Xiantian stood up and gently said, "You need to be careful too. Don't take risks alone. Don't forget, there's still me—us."
I was about to say thank you when a young servant rushed over from a distance, shouting, "Goddess, it's bad! Quickly follow me; we need to save Third Young Master!"
I wasn't flustered; I knew he would act sooner or later. I thought to myself what trick he was playing this time.
Silver Moon and Zhen'er also came over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing the young servant so anxious that he couldn't explain the situation clearly, I decided not to ask and just followed him. Xiantian and Wild Ghost stayed behind. Zhen'er, Silver Moon, and I went to check it out.
As we left Bai Residence, we found a crowd gathered not far away. The young servant hurriedly pushed through the crowd as we followed him in.
What is happening?!
Could it be that I was wrong?!
Before me, Bai Li was gasping for breath, veins bulging, and bloodshot eyes, struggling on the ground. The human structure of the people from Holy Spirit Village is more similar to that of humans, and I certainly understood his condition; he must have suffered severe internal injuries, possibly even fatal ones.
I lost my composure and quickly crouched down to examine him.
Bai Li was desperately thrashing about, his strength strangely immense. He cried out in pain, "It's the divine beast, the divine beast is angry. It wants White Soul; otherwise, Divine Soul Village will be destroyed."
The surroundings erupted into chaos, with people feeling anxious.
"White Clan Leader, you shouldn't protect your child any longer. His life is just a life; should we bury ourselves with him?"
"Leader, the Cursed Child must not be kept alive! He will curse us all to death!"
"The Divine Beast Lord protects our generations in peace; we must heed his words!"
"Offer the Cursed Child as a sacrifice!"
"Offer the Cursed Child as a sacrifice!"
The villagers began to shout in unison, ultimately demanding that White Soul be sacrificed. As I watched the surrounding turmoil escalate, a large group of villagers rushed toward Bai Residence. The White Clan Leader wanted to stop them but felt powerless and could only watch helplessly.
"Everyone quiet down!" I couldn't help but shout.
Fortunately, my identity as the Goddess still commanded some respect from the villagers, and they momentarily ceased their actions.
I turned to Bai Zhan and asked, "You said the divine beast wants White Soul as a sacrifice; does that mean you've seen it?"
Bai Zhan nodded while struggling.
"Then the Holy Spirit Village is not short of experts. As everyone knows, anyone who has seen a divine beast is doomed to never return. So, Third Young Master, how did you manage to come back?"
My tone was sharp; I could not afford to relax even slightly and let them capture White Soul. Many villagers began to express their doubts, whispering among themselves.
The looks directed at Bai Li became more piercing. I smiled and continued, "You're simply lying." My words were neither heavy nor light, yet they resonated powerfully in everyone's ears.
"I—I know of a secret passage. I fought desperately to escape and brought back this information with my life, yet you still don't believe me!" Bai Li shouted in agony, each word seemingly a struggle to convince me.
I was momentarily taken aback, unsure of what to say, perhaps his performance was too convincing.
"Goddess, there is indeed a secret passage leading to the shrine here, known only to the clan leader's family. However, that route is one that no one would take unless absolutely necessary," an elder beside me said.
How could this be? The life force of Bai Li before me was growing weaker and weaker until I witnessed him stop struggling, his eyes becoming lifeless.
"Ah!" White Clan Leader cried out in anguish as he held Bai Li.
Is he really dead? Everything was in chaos, complete chaos!
"Do you see? If we don't follow what the Divine Beast Lord says, we will all end up like Third Young Master!" someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.
"Capture the Cursed Child! Sacrifice her!"
"Sacrifice!"
"Sacrifice!"
Seeing Bai Li truly lifeless before me sent me into a panic; it was utterly incomprehensible compared to what I had previously thought!
"I, Bai Qingtian, apologize to everyone. I will personally capture that unfilial child and make amends to the divine beast."
The White Clan Leader beside me put down Bai Li and slowly stood up, a resolute expression etched on his weathered face.
I sat down completely, watching the scene before me, constantly reminding myself not to panic; there must be some mistake.
Although there were not many villagers in Divine Soul Village, only a few hundred households, our numbers were even fewer. If I released the Underworld Beast to block them now, it would only expose that I was not the Goddess and cause a rift with the villagers. Without finding the Life Stone, I couldn't save White Soul.
What should I do? What should I do?!
"Father, please spare Brother Four. Brother Four is innocent," Zhen'er shouted desperately from afar, but it was of no use. Silver Moon pulled Zhen'er back, seemingly afraid she would act recklessly and hurt herself.
Suddenly, black smoke rose, and that monster appeared!
It charged towards Bai Li on the ground, and slowly, Bai Li opened his eyes.
So that's how it is; the tower controlled Bai Li!
"Come back! Father, look, Brother Three is deceiving you," Zhen'er shouted at the top of her lungs, but there was no echo in response.
"It’s useless; they have entered my illusion and cannot hear what you are saying." Bai Li laughed maniacally.
"What do you want?" I stood up and looked at him.
"If it weren't for my severe injuries that have yet to heal, I wouldn't have kept these lowly people around. But now, it's no longer necessary." Bai Li approached me step by step, his smile sending chills down my spine.
"You monster! I will avenge everyone!" Zhen'er shouted as she charged towards us.
"Hmph, overestimating yourself." Bai Li waved his arm without even looking at Zhen'er, and she was sent flying far away. Fortunately, Silver Moon caught her immediately.
I didn't know why, but my body couldn't move at all, frozen in place.
"What's wrong? Are you scared? You little dolls are no match for me."
"What did you do to me?"
"Oh, I didn't do much. It's just that the moment you touched Bai Li's body, the poison I placed inside him instantly entered your body."
I fell for it!
"It seems you've forgotten about me, Divine Beast?" Silver Moon spoke up from the side.
"You are no match for me."
"How would you know if you don't try?"
"Fine, if you want to die, I'll certainly grant your wish."
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