Everyone returned to their own homes, tidied up what was still usable, and took the opportunity to find the grain in the cellar and share it among themselves.

I simply cooked some rice porridge, threw in a few handfuls of vegetables I grew in the garden, and that was my dinner.

Seeing everyone sharing their food, Bai Sang couldn't help but sigh, "This place truly has a simple and honest folk culture."

There was no calculation, no comparison.

Based on this alone, it is no exaggeration to call it a paradise on earth.

Bai Sang also witnessed the sacrificial ceremony in Taoyuan Village.

In the very center of the ancestral hall, a statue appeared.

A statue that looks exactly like the statue in the mirror world.

With just one glance, Bai Sang felt her mind starting to go blank again.

She pinched her leg hard, pulled Qin Minglang and the meat-eater-not-garlic-eater back quickly, until they were on the outermost edge of the crowd and out of sight of the statue, only then did she feel a little better.

"That's not..."

There was still fear in Qin Minglang's eyes.

Bai Sang nodded, "That's it. Hopefully, if it appears at the ritual tonight, it won't appear in the mirror world again."

As soon as Bai Sang finished speaking, he saw Sister Xiufen turn her head and search for a while, then look at Bai Sang and wave.

“You are a great benefactor of Peach Blossom Village, you must come forward.”

Bai Sang waved her hands repeatedly.

Are you kidding? If you go there, you'll have to flaunt your energy boosters. Who would dare?

"Sister-in-law, don't say that. The most important thing is that the village chief has been praying to God for protection. We should all thank the village chief properly."

"It's only right for the village chief to be at the front."

After a few words, Bai Sang steered the conversation back to the village chief.

She saw a hint of pride flash in the village chief's eyes as the villagers expressed their gratitude to him.

To be more precise, it was triumphant.

He seemed to enjoy being surrounded by others and appreciate the feeling.

Bai Sang pulled the others back again.

"Le Yuan, how is Zhao Fuwa doing?"

Le Yuan looked at the motionless tablecloth, smiled and nodded, "Very good, he does want to come out, but he doesn't dare."

Bai Sang nodded.

"After the ceremony, we'll go back and rest for a bit, and then we'll set off on time tonight."

She muttered something under her breath, then seemed to remember something else.

"We should postpone the ceremonies here if possible. I'm afraid that if we participate in the ceremonies, we won't be able to leave."

He nodded, saying he eats meat but not garlic.

"I just saw in the group chat that Qiao Xiran said that a few players followed some kind of ritual in a folklore-themed ghost story and almost couldn't leave."

"The Two Star Ghost Story: Six people went in, and two of them fought their way out."

After enjoying the attention he received, the old village chief stood at the very front.

"Alright, let's begin tonight's sacrificial ceremony."

Bai Sang and the others had already retreated to the entrance of the ancestral hall.

Take one more step back and you'll be able to leave the ancestral hall.

After all the villagers stopped kneeling and worshipping, Bai Sang and the others stepped back and stood at the entrance of the ancestral hall, looking at the old village chief from afar.

Upon seeing this, the old village chief was not angry at all; on the contrary, he was delighted.

"Only those who sincerely kneel and participate in the sacrificial ceremony can participate in the next village chief election."

Bai Sang understood. She had been too active in the village these past few days, which made the village chief feel a sense of crisis.

Since she refuses to kneel, she cannot participate in the village chief election.

The worship ceremony lasted a long time.

Le Yuan abandoned his lazy demeanor and looked intently at the sky above the ancestral hall.

"So many beliefs, can I consume them?"

Bai Sang paused for a moment, looked at the empty sky, and then turned her head.

"Will eating it cause any harm to this place?"

Le Yuan's gaze shifted to the tablecloth.

"The harm is probably that the ability of the lucky doll will decrease."

Bai Sang thought for a moment, "Then you should eat less and leave some for Zhaofu Doll. He's quite pitiful. You'll have plenty of opportunities to eat these things in the future."

Le Yuan snorted coldly, but still took half of it.

With his belief suffused, Yue Yuan visibly felt satisfied.

"The sacrificial ceremony is now concluded."

As soon as the old village chief spoke, the villagers slowly stood up and went home.

After the ceremony, they stopped talking, their eyes glazed over, and their steps stiff.

Bai Sang and the others also returned to their small courtyard.

The sound of two players talking could be heard again from next door.

"The village chief said that we can only get a house and land after we get married here. How about we go ask the neighbors next door?"

"There's a handsome guy next door who's quite good-looking."

After the girl finished speaking, the man also spoke up.

"I think that woman is quite pretty, let's go over there."

Bai Sang was speechless.

The girl knocked on the door first. After opening the door, she went straight to Le Yuan with a big smile on her face.

"May I ask if I can marry you?"

Holy crap, this is like they're trying to poach the streamer's talent!

What can you do? All the male anchors are so handsome.

Yeah, I like it too, but I can't find it.

However, that woman isn't as pretty as the streamer; a handsome man probably wouldn't agree to that.

[Dude, these handsome men are all engaged to the streamer. If they break their engagements, they'll disappear completely. They wouldn't risk their lives for a woman, would they?]

【You know what, you really do know, I just came from a ghost story livestream, and there was this guy who was completely reckless. I think I saw that couple in the streamer's chat room before.】

You're not talking about that scheming woman, are you? She's still alive.

At this moment, Bai Sang witnessed several instances of rejection that mirrored Yuan's.

"No, you're not pretty."

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