Chapter 66 Paper Dolls Delivering Coffins
Jiang Liyue originally thought that witnessing the paper figures delivering the coffin was enough.
Unexpectedly, as she followed the black coffin uphill, she saw a long string of red lanterns floating on the mountainside.
And black coffins “floating” all over the mountain.
"Don't be afraid, the paper figures are just delivering paper coffins," Wang Cuifen whispered to Jiang Liyue. "These are just temporary places for the souls of the dead to stay in the mortal world."
"On the paper memorial day three days later, these paper coffins will return to the underworld along with the souls."
[Ouch, that's terrifying! I'm terrified of this kind of Chinese horror.]
No, I think everyone's weird, so what's there to be afraid of?
Is it possible that I was once a human before I became a monster...?
[Add one, I'm most afraid of these kinds of dungeons, so even though I sign up, I always miss out on the Chinese horror dungeons.]
I went to a similar dungeon to work before, and I didn't get killed by the other players, but I was almost scared to death by the local NPCs inside...
[Hahaha, are you sure you're not just scaring yourself?]
[No, it's not. Can you imagine those local NPCs chanting incomprehensible curses behind your back every day? And the thing is, they actually come true!]
[Hiss, this is terrifying to think about!]
As Wang Cuifen recounted the story, the paper coffin gradually moved towards the mountaintop.
It was only then that Jiang Liyue noticed that the coffin at the very front of the procession was different.
It is larger and more exquisite than other black paper coffins, and is made entirely of an unknown black and gold material. There are also sixteen paper figures carrying the coffin at the bottom.
"Sister, why is that one different?" Jiang Liyue asked Wang Cuifen curiously.
But Wang Cuifen's expression was unusually serious: "The paper coffin at the head belongs to the deity."
"The gods are the guides for all the dead, and are inviolable beings."
She spoke with a solemn expression, a genuine expression of deep respect.
Jiang Liyue thought to herself, "Isn't this the biggest charlatan in Paper Doll Village?"
Moreover, based on experience, most of the gods worshipped in these strange villages are not legitimate deities.
Most likely, it's some kind of chaotic, evil god.
Jiang Liyue's gaze fell on the black coffin in the distance, which was illuminated by red lanterns, and she narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.
Because she was at the very back of the procession, she didn't get a clear look at the specific ceremony in the center. She only knew that she was led around the mountain several times before finally returning to the paper doll village.
Wang Cuifen warmly invited Jiang Liyue: "Yueyue, why don't you come to my house to sleep tonight?"
"Have you forgotten our customs?" Liu Yueshan stopped her.
He stared intently at Jiang Liyue: "Outsiders can only sleep in the village ancestral hall on their first night in the village. Only after gaining the approval of the gods can they stay in the village."
Wang Cuifen looked at Liu Yueshan as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say anything.
Jiang Liyue, however, acted quite casually, smiling and saying, "It's alright, then I'll go to the ancestral hall."
Wang Cuifen sighed and had no choice but to send Jiang Liyue to the ancestral hall.
The ancestral hall in the paper doll village is very large. It is a wooden building. After pushing open the courtyard gate, there is a large open space in the middle, where paper dolls are densely placed.
The paper figure's face was an unnatural white, with paper-like red blushes on both sides of its cheeks, making it look exceptionally stiff.
Its dark eyes were fixed on the direction of the courtyard gate.
As soon as Jiang Liyue stepped through the door, she had the illusion that she was being watched by dozens of eyes.
Right in front of the main hall is the black coffin that was placed at the very front when the paper figures were sent to deliver the coffin.
"You can rest here." Wang Cuifen led her to the first room on the left side of the ancestral hall, which was also the closest to the central hall.
The room contained a large, carved bed, fully furnished with bedding, and red curtains hung down from the ceiling, as if it had been waiting for someone to move in.
Jiang Liyue didn't ask anything, but just showed a surprised expression: "This place looks very nice, it doesn't look like an ancestral hall at all."
“Of course, this is…” Wang Cuifen wanted to say something, but stopped herself in time.
She looked at Jiang Liyue with pity, and finally couldn't bear to remind her, "When you're sleeping at night, don't open your eyes no matter what sound you hear, especially when someone calls your name."
[What's going on? I feel like this NPC is acting weird, like he's giving Yueyue some last words.]
[I can't stand it anymore, this eerie atmosphere is too scary!]
Hold Yueyue tight, my wife is protecting me.
Jiang Liyue remained calm, seemingly oblivious to the deeper meaning in Wang Cuifen's words.
She simply nodded obediently, a slight smile on her face, her eyes crinkling: "I understand, thank you, sister."
After Wang Cuifen closed the door, leaving only a red candle burning in the room, Jiang Liyue's smile faded.
Every word and expression Wang Cuifen just said told her—
She's going to die tonight.
Although she didn't understand why Liu Yueshan insisted on making her live in the ancestral hall, Jiang Liyue could sense that living there was definitely not a good thing.
But Jiang Liyue has always been easygoing. Since she couldn't refuse her, she simply didn't. Anyway, the environment here was quite nice.
If I were staying in a villager's home, I might not even get this treatment.
After leaving the ancestral hall, Wang Cuifen frowned and sighed repeatedly as she pulled Liu Yueshan aside: "What's wrong with you? Why do you insist on letting my sister live in the ancestral hall?"
"That's the rule," Liu Yueshan said sternly.
“But staying in that room is an offering to Him, and you know He never accepts any offerings, so this rule has been abolished for many years.”
As Wang Cuifen said this, her face was trembling with tears: "She's so cute, she'll die!"
“Yes, she’s very cute.” Liu Yueshan’s face showed a loving expression. “I like her very much too, so maybe He will like her very much as well.”
Unlike Liu Yueshan, Wang Cuifen was not optimistic. She looked concernedly in the direction of the ancestral hall and said, "Let's hope so..."
Offering Him the gifts He desires will make the paper festival even more successful.
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