## Chapter 435: The Village
“I know Great Hero Meng won’t believe this. When you see it someday, you’ll definitely be surprised. Those Demonic Beasts truly exist.”
Meng Liuquan smiled, got off the couch, took Yu Kefan’s hand, and said, “In that case, I want to stay here with my love. You all go to the capital to find Madam Xiao. At least by staying, we can keep Mo Lian in check.” Lin Ye said, “That’s for the best. I hope we can cooperate happily.” Meng Liuquan replied, “I wish we can become friends.” Lin Ye looked at the Little Fairy.
The Little Fairy understood his meaning and gave a sweet smile. “Then, we’ll leave this Small City to Great Hero Meng and Miss Yu. We want to leave now to find Madam Xiao and the others.” Hong Chen and Molly had no objections.
Lin Ye cupped his fists towards Meng Liuquan and Yu Kefan and said with a smile, “We bid you farewell. We’ll meet again.” Meng Liuquan said, “Good, I wish you a smooth journey.” Lin Ye and his companions took their leave and departed.
After they left, Meng Liuquan pulled Yu Kefan to sit on the couch and gazed at her adoringly. “Do you know why I want to stay with you?” Yu Kefan shook her head.
Meng Liuquan gently embraced her, tenderly touching her delicate cheek and feeling the smoothness of her skin. He said, “Because I don’t want you to go on an adventure with them.”
“You must stay by my side. I don’t want you to get caught up in this disaster. If I’m not mistaken, Liu Tang has definitely caught up with Madam Xiao and Mo Ming, and they might have already set traps waiting for them to fall into. This is a dangerous path, and possibly a path of no return. Little brother choosing to go to the capital at this time is undoubtedly playing with his own life. They will pay a heavy price for this. For your absolute safety, I cannot choose to risk it pointlessly with them.”
Although Yu Kefan was surprised that Meng Liuquan’s determination to stay was for these reasons, she still chose to believe him. However, she was a little worried, thinking that staying in the Small City would eventually lead to them being found by Mo Lian and Zuo Yan Ti.
Meng Liuquan understood. “I know you’re worried that Zuo Yan Ti will bring us a lot of trouble, but don’t be afraid. Zuo Yan Ti won’t make things difficult for us. Besides, I’m here to guard you. Even if he wants to cause trouble for us, it won’t be that easy.”
Yu Kefan suddenly noticed a terrifying ferocity in Meng Liuquan’s eyes as he spoke, something she had never seen before. Thinking carefully, she couldn’t help but worry about Meng Liuquan. Because she understood that once Meng Liuquan decided to do something, no one could stop him. This was the true Meng Liuquan in Yu Kefan’s heart.
Turning back, after Lin Ye left the Small City with the three beauties, they traveled north and arrived at a village before sunset. The village was not large, with only about a dozen households. The houses were built with stones, and the roofs were covered with bark, making them very simple.
The Little Fairy said, “Little brother, it seems we’ll have to spend the night here. I wonder if any kind souls will take us in. If no one takes us in, we’ll just find a house that can shelter us from the wind and rain. I don’t believe there are no empty houses in this village.”
Molly hummed in agreement. “Anyone who dares not take us in, I’ll kill their entire family. Hmph.”
Hong Chen pulled her. “Who do you think you are? Shut up and don’t say such useless things.”
“Shh, don’t make a sound yet. I think something is a little off about this village,” Lin Ye suddenly said to them.
He felt that the village was a bit strange and quietly pulled the three women under a tall, lush fir-cypress tree in front of the village. “Wait for me here. I’ll go in and scout the situation first. If it doesn’t work out, we’ll leave immediately and continue north.”
The Little Fairy said, “Let’s go in together.” Hong Chen and Molly nodded vigorously.
Lin Ye said, “Alright, let’s go in together.”
So, one man and three women, a party of four, quietly entered the village. The village was surrounded by a wall built of huge stones, with only one stone gate for entry and exit. The wall was not high, enough to ward off wild animals like beasts.
Entering through the stone gate, they saw several children playing hide-and-seek in an open space. The children were completely indifferent to the sudden appearance of Lin Ye and the others, ignoring their presence and continuing their game. The children were wearing tattered clothes, and one of the youngest was even naked, with dark skin and very thin.
The Little Fairy slowly approached the little boy, reached out to pat his little head, and took out a piece of candy. “Where have the grown-ups in the village gone? Why isn’t anyone here?” The other children playing games, upon seeing this, immediately ran over, their eyes gazing expectantly at the Little Fairy.
The Little Fairy smiled apologetically, then took out a few more candies from her pocket. “If you call your parents out, I’ll give you all these candies, okay?” Hearing this, the children immediately shook their heads.
Lin Ye, Hong Chen, and Molly walked over.
Lin Ye said, “Hey, don’t you little guys want candy?”
It seemed that only then did the children notice Lin Ye. They were so scared that they let out screams, turned around, and ran. Lin Ye was very surprised, not understanding why these children were running away from him as if he were a ghost, desperately fleeing. What was going on? Everyone was full of doubt.
Only the naked little boy remained in place. Lin Ye felt something was amiss and leaned down to stare at the boy. “You… why aren’t you running?”
The little boy stared at Lin Ye without blinking and suddenly smiled. “Grandpa White Beard said that if you encounter a man like you, it’s best not to be afraid, because you won’t just kill a child.”
Lin Ye was surprised. “Where is Grandpa White Beard? Can you tell me?”
The little boy shook his head vigorously. “No! Grandpa White Beard said that if you encounter a man holding a treasure sword like blood, you must not reveal him, or he will kill Grandpa White Beard.” Everyone was astonished. The Little Fairy then gave all her candy to the little boy.
The little boy took the candy and said, “Grandpa White Beard also said that if you encounter a woman like sister, don’t be afraid either. Because sister and the two older sisters behind her are the women Grandpa White Beard wants.”
“What are you talking about, you little brat? Watch out, or I’ll smack you,” Molly couldn’t help but get angry.
Seeing Molly’s ferocity, the little boy glared at her, turned around, and ran away. The group wanted to catch him, but a move of “Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers” blinded their eyes. Lin Ye saw that what was scattered on the ground were the candies the Little Fairy had just given, and the little boy had already disappeared. “It seems we shouldn’t stay here long. We must leave.”
Lin Ye looked strangely at the candies, feeling a peculiar sensation.
