Excessive ferocity due to caution

Outside the villa.

There were about six or seven people, with unfriendly expressions and fierce looks.

Of course, the one in the lead was the village chief, Liao Yun.

He was the first to reach the door, and a glint suddenly flashed in his eyes.

The door lock... has been tampered with!

That keyhole was clearly much larger than a normal keyhole.

It seems there are "guests" at home.

Without hesitation,

Liao Yun calmly inserted his key into the lock and pretended to twist it a few times.

Then, he blocked the keyhole with his finger, opened the lock, and casually hung it on the side of the door.

The keyhole faces downwards.

The people behind him were some distance away and didn't notice Liao Yun's subtle movements.

Naturally, they were unaware that the keyhole had become larger.

As soon as Liao Yun stepped through the door, he heard Liao Hongsong, who was holding Sun Baibai upstairs, laugh:

"Father, what brings you here?"

Liao Yun stared at Liao Hongsong, whose expression was slightly unnatural, and snorted coldly:

"Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll take Bai Bai running around?"

"Your uncles want to come and keep an eye on you, just in case anything happens."

Liao Hongsong rolled his eyes.

"Look at what you're saying..."

"I have clearly realized my mistake after the punishment last time, and I will not repeat it!"

An old man with a goatee stepped forward, his hands behind his back, sniffed the air, and frowned, saying:

"strangeness……"

Why does the room smell like a sewer?

Upon hearing this, Liao Hongsong broke out in a cold sweat.

That old man...

That nose is so useful!

After a moment of silence, a ruthless glint flashed in Liao Hongsong's eyes. He pulled down his daughter's pants and slapped Sun Baibai hard on the buttocks!

Snapped!

A crisp sound.

Sun Baibai's eyes widened, seemingly not understanding why her mother suddenly hit her!

The others were also taken aback.

All that could be heard was Liao Hongsong cursing:

"You brat! How many times have I told you not to play in that stinky ditch? You still went!"

"You smell terrible, and you brought it all home with you!"

Upon hearing his mother's words, the clever and mischievous Sun Baibai immediately realized that his mother wanted to protect his father's friend, so he immediately started wailing in agreement.

"Mom, stop hitting her!"

"Waaaaah..."

"Oh, Mother! Mother in the candlelight!"

"Bai Bai will never swim in the ditch again!"

Seeing Sun Baibai crying so heartbreakingly, the old man with the goatee relaxed.

"Alright, alright!"

"Kids are kids, it's normal for them to be playful... don't beat them so hard."

"It wouldn't be good if it got damaged!"

"We came here because thieves have come to the village. We're worried that you and your daughter might try to run away in the chaos... You know, your father isn't the only one in charge in the village. Those old fogies at the village committee are watching Yun-ge make a mistake..."

"If you two try to escape again and get caught, even if Brother Yun wanted to protect you, it would be difficult!"

Sun Baibai wiped his eyes.

"Fourth Uncle, don't worry... we won't run away again!"

Liao Yun turned around and said to them:

"Fourth brother, how about this... I'll stay here, and you guys go find those intruders first."

"We absolutely must not let them destroy the shrine again!"

The goatee-wearing old man and his companions exchanged bewildered glances.

"Alright... Brother Yun, we'll feel at ease if you stay!"

"Those dirty outsiders, we will definitely catch them before the rooster crows tomorrow morning!"

"Skin and tendons removed, offered to the mountain god!"

The mention of outsiders fueled their anger, and they stormed out.

After they left, Liao Yun glanced at Liao Hongsong and her daughter, went to the side hall, took out a new lock from the closet, and hung it on the door.

As for the broken lock at the door, he held it in his hand.

"Has anyone been here?"

Liao Yun then asked in a deep voice.

Liao Hongsong forced a smile and said:

"How could this be..."

"Dad, you're overthinking it!"

Liao Yun sneered and raised the broken lock in his hand.

"The locks he opens always have much larger keyholes!"

"I don't know how he did it, but I'm sure that guy is hiding in this room!"

The woman's face immediately paled considerably.

Liao Yun continued:

"You know the rules of Zili Village very well."

"The mountain god is the only inviolable sacred being in the village!"

"I've turned a blind eye to most things you cover up..."

"But this person... must die!"

"No discussion!!"

After he finished speaking, the mother and daughter remained silent. Liao Yun was about to go upstairs when he saw a handsome young man coming down from upstairs, smiling at him.

"I am cursed by the mountain god, so even if you don't kill me, I will die anyway."

"Look at this massive, ghostly arm behind me..."

"It cut off the head first, then the chest, the waist, the legs..."

"Once it finishes cutting my legs and feet, I'll be a pile of minced meat."

"So why are you in such a hurry to kill me?"

Liao Yun saw Zhao Yi, his eyes filled with murderous intent!

"You dared to insult the mountain god; letting you die so easily... is far too lenient!"

Zhao Yi shrugged, seemingly unconcerned about Liao Yun's threats and murderous intent.

He leaned against the railing and said to Liao Yun:

"Before you kill me, I have to do one thing first."

Liao Yun sneered and pulled out a sharp woodcutter's knife from his person.

"You think you have the right to negotiate with me?"

Zhao smiled:

"If I succeed... your daughter and granddaughter will be able to freely enter and leave Zili Village in the future."

Liao Yun's hand holding the knife trembled slightly, and then his expression became even more ferocious!

"A liar's tale!"

"You?"

"As weak as an insect!"

"How dare they spout such nonsense in Zili Village!"

Zhao Yi said lazily:

"Think it over carefully, village chief."

"Your daughter is trapped in the village, never to see her beloved again..."

"Your granddaughter is trapped in the village, never to see her father again..."

"The mountain god of today is no longer the same as he once was, and the village is no longer blessed with good fortune, but is instead shrouded in a terrible curse!"

"You actually already know all of this."

"So you turned a blind eye to your daughter and granddaughter escaping from the village, which at least shows that you also wanted them to leave this ominous place."

"So... why not let me try?"

It seemed that Zhao Yi had hit the nail on the head, striking the softest spot in her heart.

Liao Yun's murderous aura wasn't as strong anymore.

After a long silence, Liao Yun slightly raised his eyelids, gazed at the enigmatic man before him, and slowly said:

"What...do you want to do?"

Zhao Yi looked at Liao Yun, whose expression was uncertain, and gave her a bright smile.

"Make a deal with your mountain god."

"A deal...it couldn't refuse!"

P.S.: I'll revise the details later before going to sleep.

Thank you for reading!

Goodnight, brothers!