Excessive ferocity due to caution

Zhao Yi was also surprised to see Fang Bai.

He never expected that this kind-hearted chubby boy would appear in this place.

After chatting for a while, Zhao Yi learned that Fang Bai had received a private task from a female customer while delivering food, with a very generous reward.

Fang Bai had naturally heard of the infamous reputation of Zili Village.

But adhering to the principle that fortune favors the bold, he still searched on the forum to see if there were any fellow travelers, and as a result, he actually found a small team.

Two days later, they met two more people, and the six-person team made preparations and headed towards Zili Village.

"Brother Zhao, when did you arrive?"

As the seven walked towards Zili Village, Fang Bai asked curiously.

"Just now."

Zhao Yi was nonchalant.

Fang Bai's eyes widened upon hearing this.

"Just now?"

Why haven't we seen you?

Which road did you take?

Zhao Yi replied:

"Over there at the railway."

"The train driver gave me a ride."

"It came directly through the other end of the railway."

Upon hearing this, several people cast envious glances at each other.

Fang Bai was so envious that Jill turned purple.

"Depend on!"

"Aren't train drivers supposed to never stop halfway through a journey...? Having goodwill really does allow you to do whatever you want!"

"Brother Zhao, you don't know, we've been away from our camp for two days already... This desolate wilderness is truly dangerous!"

"Because the train driver refused to stop there, we had to travel through the mountains for two extra days!"

Zhao smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

Another group of people entered the village, some good, some bad.

A man next to Zhao Yi glanced at him a few times, a fleeting chill in his eyes.

The group exchanged a brief greeting with Zhao Yi.

Apart from Fang Bai, there were three men and two women.

The highest level is Zhou Junqiang, level 18, who is also dating Fang Xiaoyi, a level 12 girl he recently started dating.

The remaining two men and one woman are Leng Haojie (Lv14), Li Xiong (Lv15) and Ke Aiqing (Lv17).

Everyone was a member of the Hunzi Guild, and they came to Zili Village for different reasons. However, the rumors about the village were too terrifying, so they thought of forming a team to bolster their courage.

"I heard from the older members of the guild that this village is particularly eerie..."

"Although our missions are different, once we enter the village, we should try our best to help each other and overcome the difficulties together!"

It was Fang Xiaoyi who spoke.

She was quite attractive, holding her boyfriend Zhou Junqiang's hand tightly, and flashing a fake, gentle smile.

There's no need to pretend to be a gentleman.

We know perfectly well who each other is.

"I don't expect you to help me, just don't get in my way."

"Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

Leng Haojie had the typical cold face of an assassin, and two willow-leaf knives gleamed coldly in his palms.

Fang Xiaoyi felt a little embarrassed.

"Leng Haojie, what do you mean?"

Leng Haojie squinted and glanced at her, his gaze full of disdain.

How could a woman who rose to power through men possibly survive long in this terrifying world?

Fang Xiaoyi gently tightened her grip on Zhou Junqiang's hand, reminding him to help her get revenge, but Zhou Junqiang remained silent, only subtly glancing at Zhao Yi.

That gaze was subtle yet hungry, as if it were shooting from the eyes of a wolf.

Zhao Yi seemed oblivious.

He just walked silently, occasionally looking up at what was ahead.

Zhou Junqiang remained silent, and Fang Xiaoyi, though resentful of Leng Haojie, could only swallow her anger.

It's a small matter if I anger Leng Haojie.

I was afraid of upsetting Zhou Junqiang.

This man... she got him by exchanging her body and dignity.

"Hmph... giving me attitude, just wait until I'm done with this mission, then I'll kick you to the curb!"

Fang Xiaoyi's face was somewhat unnaturally distorted, and a large part of her resentment was transferred to her silent boyfriend, Zhou Junqiang.

Soon, the group arrived at the entrance of Zili Village.

At the end of the road in the distance, the village houses are simple and rustic, mostly brick and tile houses, with a few made of mud and wood and thatched.

The stars and moon were dim, and the air was eerie.

In the far distance, one or two dark figures can be vaguely seen.

It's unclear whether it's a human or a ghost.

A chill crept up my spine.

The closer they got to the village, the more they felt as if something was covering them.

So close yet so distant.

It cannot be seen or touched.

"Is it a curse...?"

Zhao Yi's gaze sharpened.

This was his first encounter with the curse.

Evil Eyes activated.

In that instant, the scene before my eyes underwent a subtle change...

Using the power of his darkest personality, Zhao Yi was horrified to see that behind each of them was a pair of black arms, cutting their bodies with sharp nails...

Zhao Yi tried to grab the black arm.

In vain.

Their bodies were not harmed by the sharp nails on their arms.

Long fingernails grazed their bodies, passing through them as if they were gliding through the air.

But those black arms continued to relentlessly cut at people's bodies with their nails.

"Zhao Yi, what are you doing?"

Fang Xiaoyi noticed Zhao Yi's strange behavior.

Because Zhao Yi had just reached out and grabbed the back of her head.

Zhao Yi shook his head.

"It's nothing..."

Fang Xiaoyi smiled dismissively.

This so-called rising star, who's been praised to the skies, is nothing but a lecher.

Trying to attract your attention through such a trick?

That's an outdated trick from decades ago.

I'm not some timid little girl, how could I be scared by your low-class tricks?

"We are cursed."

Just then, Ke Aiqing suddenly spoke, her tone grave.

She is the highest-ranking person in the team besides Zhou Junqiang.

She has an average appearance and a slightly cold demeanor.

The moment she spoke, the expressions of the people in the group changed instantly...

Fang Xiaoyi, who had been mentally criticizing Zhao Yi, immediately became nervous and looked around!

Fang Bai, with a fawning smile, said to Ke Aiqing:

"Sister Ke, could you explain in a little more detail?"

Ke Aiqing shook her head.

All I know is that we are cursed.

"I'm not aware of the specifics."

"This place is too eerie. Let's go in quickly, finish the mission, and leave as soon as possible..."

After saying that, she took the lead and left the place, walking into the village.

Others followed suit.

"Junqiang, you'll protect me, right?"

On the way, Fang Xiaoyi clung softly to Zhou Junqiang, wishing they could become one, her tone pitiful.

Zhou Junqiang glanced at her, concealing his teasing tone, and offered her a reassuring reassurance:

"Don't worry, Xiaoyi, I'll protect you!"

Fang Xiaoyi smiled sweetly on the surface, but inwardly she thought sarcastically:

"Men really are all creatures that think with their lower bodies."

"So what if you're level 18?"

"Isn't he just like all those 'ex-boyfriends' who died before, falling for my charms?"

"Once I finish this mission, I'll be able to get that thing, and then... hehe!"

The more she thought about it, the happier she became, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her face. She even forgot about the curse...

PS:

Today it might only be 4000.

Reader: You write 4000 words a day and update late at night, don't you want to eat?

Me: You're right to criticize.

Laziness is really terrible. I'm busy during the week, but when I have time on the weekend, I want to rest.

My father talked to me tonight, and I suddenly woke up as if from a dream.

Youth should not be wasted.

Starting tomorrow, I will absolutely not watch videos featuring black stockings, and I will no longer update until the evening. My minimum word count is 6000. Please keep an eye on me!