Just as Zhang Cheng was getting impatient and preparing to take things further, a soft "click" sound suddenly came from the small wooden window in the bedroom.
The sound was very soft.
But in the quiet of the night, it sounded like a thunderclap.
Zhang Cheng's movements froze instantly; all desire vanished, replaced by a chilling aura.
The smile on his face vanished without a trace, and his eyes, sharp as a hawk's, were fixed on the direction of the window.
"Damn it, which blind bastard dares to eavesdrop on my conversation?"
He cursed inwardly, but kept his voice very low as he said to his wife beneath him, "Wife, bring the hunting rifle from the cabinet."
The blush on Shi Yangyang's cheeks had not yet faded, but her beautiful eyes were already filled with anger.
Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately got up and took out a well-maintained, gleaming double-barreled shotgun and a box of bullets from deep within the wardrobe.
Zhang Cheng took the gun with fluid movements, opened the breech, inserted two buckshot rounds, and snapped it shut with a click.
The entire process was conducted without a single unnecessary sound.
He pointed the dark muzzle of his gun at the window, the sound not loud, but it carried an undeniable murderous aura.
"Three seconds, get out."
"Otherwise, I'll blow your head off with one shot!"
Outside the window, there was a deathly silence.
Even the sound of the wind seemed to have stopped.
Zhang Cheng remained vigilant, holding Shi Yangyang close, and waited quietly.
This commotion has ruined all my romantic thoughts; all that's left is the fury of being spied on.
"Wife, go to sleep."
He extinguished the kerosene lamp, placed the hunting rifle beside his pillow, and rested his hand on the cold barrel.
In the darkness, his eyes were wide open, not sleepy at all, his mind racing, trying to figure out which bastard it was.
He didn't know how much time had passed, but just as his consciousness was becoming hazy, a sinister voice seemed to slip in through the window frame.
Do I look more like a human, or a deity?
The voice was shrill and distorted, unlike a human voice!
For an ordinary person, they would probably have been utterly annihilated by now.
Zhang Cheng's body stiffened abruptly, and a chill ran from his tailbone straight to the top of his head!
As someone who has died and been reborn, he believes in the existence of evil spirits more than anyone else!
However, that deep-seated fear lasted only a fraction of a second.
The next moment, it was completely overwhelmed by overwhelming ferocity and killing intent!
I've even seen the King of Hell, why would I be afraid of you, you pretentious charlatan?!
He didn't have time to think, and didn't even look at his wife beside him.
Zhang Cheng suddenly sat up, grabbed the hunting rifle beside his pillow, and instinctively aimed it at the source of the sound in the darkness.
Aim, pull the trigger!
The movements were executed in one smooth motion!
"Bang—!"
The deafening gunfire shattered the tranquility of Zhangjia Village!
The immense recoil made Zhang Cheng's shoulder ache, but his hand holding the gun remained as steady as a rock.
"Zhang Cheng!"
Shi Yangyang let out a short scream, but immediately threw off the covers and called out her husband's name in a trembling but firm voice.
"Light up!"
Zhang Cheng's eyes were icy as he uttered two words, his other hand already reaching for the kerosene lamp by the bedside.
The flickering flames illuminated his extremely cold and stern face.
"Zhang Cheng, what was that just now?" Shi Yangyang's face was a little pale.
Zhang Cheng didn't answer, but simply shook his head and listened intently.
Gunshots are the signal.
He knew that the whole village would be alarmed.
"Get dressed," he commanded.
"oh oh!"
Shi Yangyang quickly got dressed, while Zhang Cheng's gaze never left the window that had been smashed and was now covered in wood chips.
"Er Gouzi! Er Gouzi!"
Sure enough, not long after, the old village chief's anxious shouts rang out outside the store.
"Wife, open the door."
"good!"
As the door opened, the old village chief and Zhang Jucai were the first to rush in. When they saw Zhang Cheng's pale face, which was filled with murderous intent, they were both shocked.
"Er Gouzi, what happened?"
Why did you shoot?
Zhang Cheng didn't explain, but simply said, "Uncle, go take a look behind the house."
"good!"
Without saying a word, Zhang Jucai turned around and ran outside.
Soon, the wooden window was knocked on from the outside.
"Village chief, open the window!" It was Zhang Jucai's voice.
The old village chief unlatched the window bolt and pushed open the broken window, letting in a gust of cold wind.
Zhang Jucai's face, holding a torch, appeared at the window. He said with surprise and doubt, "Er Gouzi, there's... no one outside!"
At this moment, more villagers rushed in, carrying torches and lanterns, asking questions all at once.
Zhang Cheng leaned against the headboard, looking at the concerned faces, and the chill in his body subsided a little.
He spoke slowly, his voice hoarse: "Just now, something outside the window asked me whether it looked like a person or a fairy."
Upon hearing this, the room fell into a deathly silence!
Everyone's expression changed.
This is... Wong Tai Sin seeking blessings! They've run into something evil!
The old village chief's eyes flickered violently, but he forced himself to remain calm and said, "Er Gouzi, did you hear me wrong? We need to talk about science, not feudal superstition..."
Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Jucai outside the window suddenly let out a cry of surprise.
"Village chief! Look at these footprints on the ground!"
The old village chief peeked out and, in the firelight, saw a series of tiny footprints, densely packed and shaped like plum blossoms, imprinted on the muddy ground outside the window!
It's neither a cat nor a weasel!
The old village chief gasped, feeling a chill run down his spine, but he immediately pulled back and forced a smile at the crowd, saying, "You all saw it clearly, it was a stray cat! Er Gouzi must have been too tired and misheard. It's alright, everyone go back to sleep!"
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