Crossover Anime: Starting from Soul Society and Slicing Through All Worlds

Chapter 29 Your treatment as a hero isn't very good, is it?

For the next two days, Ye Cheng did not rush back to town. Instead, he dismembered the useful materials from the Demon Poison Dragon and waited outside the village to watch the show.

On the third day, Ye Cheng, whose senses were exceptionally sharp, heard a bustling noise coming from outside the village. A large number of villagers had gathered in the village square. Ye Cheng knew then that what he had expected had indeed happened.

At this moment, Yosuke Shima was in a very pitiful state. He was tied to a frame with no strength, and a lot of firewood was placed under his body. Many villagers surrounded him, cursing and pointing at him, while the old village chief held a torch, obviously preparing to cremate Yosuke Shima on the spot.

Fortunately, just as the torch was about to ignite the wood, a sharp blade flashed through the air, instantly splitting the torch in the old village chief's hand in two, and Ye Cheng's figure slowly appeared in everyone's sight.

"Hey, Yosuke, it's been two days. It seems the treatment you, the hero, have received isn't so great."

Aren't you touched? This must be the second time I've saved you, right?

Upon seeing Ye Cheng appear, Yosuke Shima, who was tied to the rack, had a complicated expression on his face, because he hadn't expected that things would turn out exactly as Ye Cheng had predicted.

After the night city left, when Yosuke Shima said he had a way to solve the village's water problem, the old village chief and the others were very happy. They even brought out the village's last remaining water and food to entertain Yosuke Shima.

Unfortunately, because of his appearance, the girls arranged by the village chief were reluctant to approach Shima Yosuke, because he looked like a half-orc and they just couldn't bring themselves to do it...

Even though the villagers viewed him with prejudice, Yosuke Shima was still quite helpful in solving the village's water problem.

Using magic and modern knowledge, he created a jar that could automatically spout water, but he was unaware that the village had a religious belief that only water that flowed from underground or was obtained from a river was pure.

Water sources created out of thin air, like those of Yosuke Shima, without any roots or roots, were considered "devil's water."

With his already orcish appearance and now the "devil's water," Yosuke Shima is naturally considered a taboo figure.

In terms of combat strength alone, the people in the village are naturally no match for Shima Yosuke now, but under the pretext of "thanking" Shima Yosuke for helping them, the old village chief and the others treated Shima Yosuke to a big meal.

However, this meal was clearly enhanced compared to the previous ones.

However, when Yosuke Shima woke up again, he found himself bound and powerless, just as Yoshiro had just witnessed.

"You're the adventurer who slew the Demon Poison Dragon before? You're still here?"

We know this orc is someone you know, but he has violated a taboo in our village and even demanded that you not stop us from baptizing him.

Upon seeing the Night City appear, the old village chief's expression turned somewhat panicked. For adventurers capable of slaying the Demon Poison Dragon, wiping out their entire party would be as easy as playing a game.

The main reason he still dares to say such things to Night City is because he knows that adventurers cannot indiscriminately kill innocent people.

"You call this baptism? Should I throw you into the fire for a bath first?"

My friend meant well and tried to help you, and perhaps he genuinely didn't mean to offend your religious beliefs, but isn't your way of handling this a bit excessive?

Hearing what Ye Cheng said, the old village chief, holding a fork, said with a hint of bravado but also a hint of cowardice, "We do desperately want to solve the water problem, but no matter what, we will drink the rootless, rootless demon water, which will corrupt our souls!" Looking at the indignant old village chief, Ye Cheng chuckled, then walked to the magic jar made by Shima Yosuke, scooped up a ladle of water, and drank it in front of everyone, saying, "Don't mistake your ignorance for so-called faith anymore."

The rain falling from the sky, the well water flowing from the ground, the water flowing in the river—do you really think these are gifts from the gods? They're just the atmosphere and water vapor... Forget it, you bumpkins wouldn't understand anyway.

The magic my friend uses is elven magic, which involves communicating with spirits. Therefore, the water he creates essentially originates from water spirits.

Demon water? That's utter nonsense. If the god you worship is so powerful, why didn't he come to your aid when you were being ravaged by the demonic dragon?

Because a person of your faith who refused to help you in your time of need is now burning at the stake someone who offered you assistance. Don't you think your actions are utterly ridiculous?

After Ye Cheng's remarks, everyone present was stunned. The old village chief tried to say something several times, but when the words came out, he found that he could not find a reason to refute them.

As for trying to subdue them with force... well, let's not be silly. Compared to a powerful figure who can single-handedly kill a demonic dragon, a group of ordinary people with farm tools are no different from so-called ants.

Yosuke was eventually rescued by Yoshiro, and the villagers didn't dare to say a word.

It wasn't until long after Ye Cheng and the others had left that some villagers, driven by unbearable hunger and thirst, mustered the courage to approach the magic jar made by Shima Yosuke and, mimicking Ye Cheng's actions, scooped up a ladle of water and drank it.

"Village chief, this water tastes so sweet, it's really no different from the water we usually drink."

Upon hearing the villager's words, the others, who had long been unable to contain themselves, rushed forward and began scrambling for the only water source.

"You saved my life again this time. Thank you so much, Night City."

But how did you know I would be in danger?

With the help of the spirit, the poison in Yosuke's body was quickly dispelled. Looking at Yosuke beside him, Yosuke once again expressed his gratitude and asked the question that had been on his mind.

"It seems I should have made my move later, at least until that old man lit the fire and burned your butt before I made my move."

I originally wanted to teach you a lesson, but now it seems that the lesson wasn't very profound.

I told you before, this isn't a game, it's a real otherworld. Not everyone is worth helping, so put away your saintly heart, or one day you won't even know how you died.

Next time you might not be so lucky. Don't expect me to be nearby every time and willing to save you.

After letting out a silent sigh, Ye Cheng didn't know how to explain it to this innocent child, so he quickened his pace and left.

(End of this chapter)