Mythology Returns! Starting with Folklore and Strange Tales

"If he dies, there will be absolutely no future trouble!"

After pretending to examine it, Blind Wang gave an affirmative result.

He risked being discovered to use the Nightmare Suppression Technique. If he could still make the Pig King rise up and cause trouble, then this thing wouldn't have been destroyed by the old man, the child, and a few ordinary people.

That would at least be a powerful demon with a name and the ability to transform, a descendant of the Three Mountains, or a legendary celestial being descended to earth—a ruthless character that only could eliminate!

But now it seems that this pig king is clearly not up to that level.

Forget about illusions, it can't even speak human language... I don't know if it has any spells or anything, but it's highly likely that it didn't have time to use them?

In short, he is a powerful spirit. Not to mention Wang the Blind, even if someone more skilled than him were to encounter him hastily, the village shamans and sorcerers would likely not survive.

But who could blame them when they had a child born with a virginal destiny, a child that was the apple of the eye of the gods in heaven?

That ability to control evil spirits and transform them into blades, and to gather and disperse them into form, is comparable to the sword immortals in storybooks!

The only downside is that it doesn't look very appealing; its bright red color resembles a blood mist, making it particularly eerie!

Of course, Wang the Blind, who had just mastered the Nightmare Suppression Technique, had no right to speak ill of Zhang Wei. In fact, because of the tacit cover-up Zhang Wei provided, he not only remembered it but also had to do his best to help the two of them make amends.

Actually, Zhang Wei's matter is easy to explain. Even if everything is out in the open, in the countryside, relatives tend to cover for each other. Unless it's an unfilial act or a gossipy young man in the clan, even the biggest problem can be hidden away.

Of course, these things almost disappeared in Zhang Wei's time, except for a few places like the southwest.

Even among parents and children, let alone clans, there are countless instances of infighting and life-or-death struggles.

The real problem lies with Blind Wang himself. If someone discovers anything about him, then he will have no place to stand in Liu Family Village.

Don't tell me that magic and good or evil only reside in people's hearts, but in reality, no one will tell you these things.

Once he reveals his ability to control the Nightmare Town, he'll be the first person in the village to curse if anyone has a minor ailment like a headache or fever. Perhaps initially it's just an excuse to comfort himself, but over time, word spreads, and the false becomes true. Being expelled would be a good thing; if he's targeted, he might end up in jail or even being forced to eat peanuts.

Even disregarding the aftereffects of the Nightmare Suppression Technique, what Blind Wang did just now was a huge risk!

Even after getting closer, Zhang Wei saw that his figure, which should have been in the prime of his life, was somewhat shivering in the not-so-cold late autumn. With the help of the dim firelight, he could even vaguely see three or five white hairs in his hair.

There's a reason why Nightmare Town was categorized as a heretical and evil practice.

Look, he's quite capable. He's dealing with spirits rather than living people. Even though everything goes smoothly, he still has to suffer the backlash of his magic.

In comparison, while the Yazi magic manipulates all sorts of evil energy, making it even more sinister than sorcery, as long as Zhang Wei doesn't recklessly engage in some awful act like absorbing all the evil energy of the Three Realms and Six Paths to dominate a region, even a slight bit of short-sightedness won't fundamentally hinder its effectiveness...

After confirming the complete death of the Wild Boar King, the search for the demon in the mountains had to be temporarily suspended.

After all, Zhang Wei's reason for continuing to lead the search of the mountain was to find a suitable offering for the Kitchen God's sacrifice after dawn.

Now that the offerings have been found, we must hurry back to the village, dismember them, remove the feathers, remove the fishy smell, and add fragrance to make various dishes before noon and place them on the offering table.

With so much work to do, the six or seven people present were clearly not enough.

The already limited manpower was further strained by the removal of Zhang Wei, a young boy, and Wang the Blind, who was suffering from a backlash and was as limp as a noodle.

"I'll go!"

Seeing that the group was struggling to make a move, Zhang Wei took the initiative to suggest:

"Uncle Wang, you and your cousins ​​and uncles stay here and watch over the pig king. While you're at it, take care of it a little. Uncle Wang, you can pick out and store the useful parts yourself beforehand. But you have to leave me the heart, liver, head meat, and ribs intact. Tomorrow, after I offer sacrifices to the Kitchen God and our ancestors, you can choose some more."

Of course, my cousins ​​and uncle all got a share too!

Everyone contributed to the fight against the Pig King, so Zhang Wei couldn't possibly take all the benefits.

Although sacrificing the whole pig king would certainly be more effective, he had his own reasons for doing so.

Of course, the more crucial point is that tomorrow is just a small festival that cycles every three days. The rewards are already the lowest among the three types of festivals (special festivals, the first and fifteenth of the lunar month, and the small festival every three days). Even if the scale of the blessing is grand, it is estimated that it will be difficult to break through the limit.

"Alright, I know you're very capable, but you should at least take one person back with you. It's dark and the mountains are gloomy; you might not be able to find your way back to the village. Besides, it would be helpful if you could find some odd jobs along the way!"

"good!"

After the two finished talking, Zhang Wei randomly selected one of the relatives, and the two jogged back the way they came, aiming for a quick trip.

It's true that the Pig King is dead, but wild boars live in herds!

Even considering the habits of wild boars, sows usually stay with their piglets and offspring, while boars roam outside the herd, patrolling their territory like tigers. Boars, or rather, the king boar, often do not gather with the herd due to their appetite and their role as protectors. If the king boar does not respond to their calls, the herd may not realize that their ancestor has been slaughtered.

But you can't be too afraid of the unexpected!

Since they've all become spirits and monsters, isn't it normal for them to have some outrageous abilities?

The road back to the village was long and desolate, and with the night already deep, they might encounter some strange things. Having Zhang Wei lead the way would ensure their safety. The rest of the group had the Pig King by their side. Although the latter was already a corpse, its aura of spirits could still deter some petty villains. The only worry was that the pigs might seek revenge, but this was less likely than encountering evil things while walking at night. They could take precautions, but they shouldn't throw the baby out with the bathwater.

After all, the most important thing now is to go back to the village and find the people!

Watching the two figures, one large and one small, disappear into the silent night after rounding the mountain pass, Blind Wang tapped his somewhat weak legs and sighed softly, then told the remaining people to get busy.

Zhang Wei had already told him to pick up some materials in advance, so he naturally wouldn't pretend to be polite.

Of course, Blind Wang was also very sensible. He only asked someone to help him retrieve some pig bristles, a few pig teeth that had fallen on the ground, and some scraps. He didn't touch the Pig King itself.

Although this little bit of money is not enough to repay Wang the Blind Man's efforts over the past night, after spending more than half a day and a whole night together, he has come to understand that this kid is ruthless in his methods but also kind and righteous. If you respect him, he will never let you suffer in silence!