Day 4.
The blacksmith was exhausted and could barely manage to sit up; he simply didn't have the strength to go home and check on things. Xia Chuhe told him to stay in the kitchen while she and the blacksmith's wife went home together.
The blacksmith's house was not obviously damaged, and Xia Chuhe could not tell what the evil beast had done.
"My big iron hammer is gone," the blacksmith's wife said numbly, exhausted both physically and mentally by the successive blows.
The sledgehammer represents the blacksmith's skill in forging iron, which requires considerable strength, so the evil beast stole the blacksmith's power.
Finding no further clues at the blacksmith's house, the two returned.
Xia Chuhe returned home and heard a strange groan, seemingly from the blacksmith. Her expression changed drastically, and she said, "Go check on the blacksmith," before rushing into the bedroom where the statue of a deity hung.
However, Xia Chuhe had been gone for too long, and it was too late...
Winter destroyed the seedlings and poured a full bowl of blood into his ear.
She completed the sacrifice to the god of generosity.
Blood streamed down Dong Huimiao's earlobe, staining half her face red, making her smile appear wicked: "I'm sorry, I just wanted to win too much."
Xia Chuhe threw a punch, striking her temple.
Without the ability to strengthen his physique, Xia Chuhe's strength had diminished considerably, and this attack only caused Donghuimiao to stagger a couple of steps.
The argument in the room attracted the attention of a maid. Upon seeing the situation, the maid unhesitatingly chose to help Xia Chuhe.
Dong Huimiao had begun to explore the ability of earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of earth ...
"Pick her up!" Xia Chuhe shouted anxiously.
The maid was quite strong; she pinched Dong Huimiao's armpits with both hands and pulled her upwards with all her might.
Fortunately, Dong Huimiao had just acquired the ability of earth-遁 (earth-遁 is a type of magic that allows one to escape through the earth), and was not familiar with it. Her transformation speed was too slow, which gave the maid the opportunity to launch a successful sneak attack.
The maid held Dong Huimiao firmly, refusing to let go despite the maid's elbows and kicks. Xia Chuhe tried to tie Dong Huimiao's legs together, but she always managed to break free.
As the three huddled together, the blacksmith's wife rushed in and began punching and kicking Dong Huimiao: "How could you be such a wicked person! What did my husband do to offend you? He's so weak he can't move, and you still want his blood!"
With the help of the blacksmith's wife, Xia Chuhe and the maid finally managed to tie up the winter seedlings.
Xia Chuhe directed the maids to tie the winter-damaged seedlings securely and place them on the table, instructing everyone in the courtyard: "Make sure she doesn't touch the ground, or we won't be able to find her."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Xia Chuhe asked again, "Did you see her... my niece?"
Maid: "I just heard them say they were playing hide-and-seek."
The winter-damaged seedlings glared angrily.
Xia Chuhe said, "Leave one person to keep an eye on her, I'll go find my dear niece."
The children didn't stay too far away; they didn't leave the yard.
In just over half an hour, Xia Chuhe found her in a small, sunken hole in the backyard.
Without informing anyone, Xia Chuhe secretly coaxed his niece to the statue and promised to offer her to it.
She then immediately accepted the sacrifice to the god of temperance, but the god of temperance did not respond to her.
Xia Chuhe lowered his eyes, realizing that the winter had already destroyed the seedlings before him.
She had no choice but to call upon the name of the goddess of chastity. Needless to say, the divine message was that she could exchange her maid for a strong physique.
Two strong bodies, one originally belonged to summer weeding, the other to winter seedling destruction.
Based on this calculation, Xia Chuhe could roughly deduce what the god of temperance had promised to destroy the seedlings in winter.
Because of the Follower's Handbook, Xia Chuhe gained many abilities. Only one ability, from beginning to end, always belonged to her: the farm.
Xia Chuhe didn't care much about the two strong physiques given to her by the god of diligence and the god of chastity, nor would she strive to complete the sacrifice to the god of chastity.
She had already thought of a third path that didn't require choosing between gods and evil beasts...
The reason for sacrificing his niece was simply to avenge the destruction of the seedlings by winter, and also to find an excuse to explore heaven more closely and get closer to the divine messenger tomorrow.
The reason for calling upon the Goddess of Chastity is the fear that Dong Huimiao will accept the last sacrificial task and lead her family into the God's camp.
If you completely believe in God and choose to become a believer, then you will truly never have a chance to turn your life around.
...
At this very moment, in Taotie City.
The patrolmen responsible for the area near the city were summoned to report to Bu Yi.
Bu Yi: "It's been four days already, hasn't she given up yet?"
"No, Team Leader Li is still sitting next to the boundary marker, but she suddenly disappears every half hour."
Bu Yi: "...Does she eat and sleep regularly?"
"Yes, Chef Shanhua personally delivered the meal to her." Recalling Li Qiusheng's unrefined eating habits and the fragrant cold-served rabbit, the patrolman swallowed hard.
Bu Yi: "...Okay, it's alright, thank you for your hard work."
The patrolman, finding Bu Yi to be quite approachable, asked, "Why is Team Leader Li sitting facing southeast the whole time?"
Can Bu Yi tell him that Li Qiusheng is waiting for Xia Chuhe to come back?
Divination is not possible.
"Nothing much, just practicing new uses for my superpowers."
In short, as long as Li Qiusheng eats well, sleeps well, exercises every half hour, and is healthy, it doesn't matter where she sits, as long as she doesn't mind the wind and sand getting into her eyes.
Anyway, Bu Yi had already calculated that regardless of whether Xia Chuhe could return within the remaining three days, Li Qiusheng's actions would not bring about any bad results.
Everything goes well.
...
Xia Chuhe took off the Taotie necklace, which exuded an aura of dominance, and placed it next to Dong Huimiao. Looking at the gathered crowd, he asked, "Do you believe me?"
Without the aura of domineering power, the blacksmith and others found her much more approachable.
The blacksmith's wife was the first to speak up: "I believe you."
When she was desperate, it was Xia Chuhe who gave her a bite to eat... no, several meals.
The maid and the blacksmith nodded in agreement, willing to believe Xia Chuhe. Only Dong Huimiao remained silent, yet couldn't help but stare at Xia Chuhe, wanting to hear what ideas he had.
Xia Chuhe said slowly and deliberately, "I have found a new god for us, a god who will not oppress or demand anything, but will protect everyone's peace."
The blacksmith's skepticism had long been shattered by his recent misfortunes, and upon hearing this, he hurriedly asked, "Where?"
Xia Chuhe pointed to the table.
"Him? I don't believe him, he stole my blood!" The blacksmith's angry tone was weak; he thought Xia Chuhe was referring to Dong Huimiao.
Xia Chuhe shifted his hand and picked up the small black Taotie: "No, I'm talking about this."
"A small piece of wood? Will it be of any use?" the blacksmith asked skeptically.
“It is God,” Xia Chuhe said with a smile.
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