Judging from Amu's posture, as soon as he gets a positive answer from Qin Zian, he's going to open the bamboo house and release 'Little Darling' snake.
Before Qin Zian could speak, Christian had already broken down and spoken.
"What foreign devil???" Christian looked at Amu with a shocked expression and explained earnestly, "Grandpa Amu, how many times have I told you, I really am a good person."
Seeing that a major battle was about to break out, Qin Zian quickly pulled Christian behind him and explained.
"Grandpa Amu, things aren't what you think. Christian really is..."
Then, Qin Zian recounted Christian's contributions to the Chinese New Year celebrations in the global Dragon Kingdom, as well as the background and consequences of what happened at the Pozi Street Police Station.
After learning the truth, the anger in Amu's eyes subsided.
He looked at Christian thoughtfully, nodding occasionally.
The look in his eyes seemed to say...
How could he possibly beat a police officer from the Dragon Kingdom?
Despite his repeated attempts to prove himself, Christian not only failed to improve his image, but also made things worse.
Then, Christian sighed helplessly, like a deflated balloon.
Upon noticing Christian's disappointment, a sly glint flashed in Qin Zi'an's eyes.
"Christian, dancing with snakes is only a small part of Miao culture; there are even more mysterious and terrifying things."
Qin Zian patted Christian on the shoulder and said mysteriously, "How about it, want to try again?"
In Christian's view, the snake-training practices in Miao territory were already terrifying enough, but there were things even more terrifying than that...
Just thinking about it made Christian feel a little scared.
But thinking about the boast he had just made, Christian had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.
"Of course I dare! But... Brother Qin, what is that even more mysterious and terrifying thing you mentioned?"
"The corpse-driving tradition of western Hunan," Qin Zi'an said with a smile.
Upon hearing the words "Xiangxi Corpse Driving," Christian's face turned deathly pale.
Although Christian didn't know what "Xiangxi corpse driving" meant, the mere mention of "corpse" was enough to terrify him.
The Dragon Kingdom, such a mysterious and ancient country, is inherently filled with many mysterious and terrifying elements.
Forget about taming snakes, Amu's Miao ethnic attire alone gave Christian a creepy feeling.
Moreover, Qin Zi'an also said that "Xiangxi Corpse Driving" is the most terrifying thing in Miao culture.
Christian had always trusted Qin Zi'an, so he naturally understood that what Qin Zi'an said was not unfounded.
A flicker of fear and hesitation crossed Christian's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and tried to save face.
"Xiangxi corpse driving?" He repeated, trying to appear calm and conceal his unease. "It sounds... kind of interesting."
Qin Zian smiled slightly, noticing Christian's fear, but did not point it out directly.
Qin Zian turned to look at Amu and said with a smile, "Grandpa Amu, I heard that you also know the art of corpse driving. Why don't you give our foreign friend Christian a good demonstration?"
Upon hearing Qin Zian's words, Christian's heart leaped into his throat.
He just wanted to prove he was brave, but he didn't mean to risk his life.
Just as Christian was filled with worry, Amu burst into laughter.
"Not at all, I only know a little bit about it, I wouldn't dare to claim that I can drive corpses." Amu waved his hand and continued with a smile, "However, I can tell you the story of the corpse-driving technique."
Hearing this, Christian breathed a sigh of relief.
He thought to himself that as long as he didn't see those walking corpses with his own eyes, hearing a story wouldn't be a problem.
And so, at the entrance of this desolate village, Amu began to tell the story of the Xiangxi corpse-driving ritual.
As a result, the atmosphere at the scene became solemn and mysterious.
Amu's voice was deep and magnetic, as if every word carried the weight of ancient culture.
"The corpse-driving tradition in western Hunan is one of the most mysterious and terrifying traditions in our land."
Amu looked at Christian with deep eyes, his voice lowering slightly.
"Xiangxi corpse driving, as the name suggests, is the corpse driving technique of our Xiangxi region. The corpse driver will transport the dead who died far from home across thousands of miles back to their hometown to reunite with their families."
"In the pitch-black night, the corpse-driver carried the corpses along the dark road..."
Amu's words were filled with awe and respect for this ancient craft, but at the same time, they also revealed an indescribable terror.
Christian felt a strange sense of fear welling up inside him as he listened to Amu's description.
With Amu's vivid description, Christian seemed to really see it...
The scene of expressionless, stiffly walking corpses slowly moving forward in the night.
The moment this eerie and terrifying feeling arose, Amu felt a chill run down his spine.
However, this story is only the beginning, and Amu's narration continues.
"Corpse drivers use special talismans and incantations to make corpses move according to their wishes. This is a unique skill of the corpse drivers in western Hunan. Although I haven't mastered it, I know a little about it."
Christian swallowed hard, his voice trembling as he asked, "Grandpa Amu, how much has your corpse-driving technique improved?"
Amu chuckled and said mysteriously, "I'm still at the stage of herding people. Although I'm herding living people, I'm much faster than a corpse herder."
Upon hearing Amu's words, Christian trembled even more violently.
After all, he is now a living person and the target of Amu's spell.
Christian simply imagined himself surrounded by those runes and spells, surrounded by walking corpses, and moving even faster than them...
In an instant, the feeling of helplessness and despair almost suffocated Christian.
Looking at Christian's liver-colored face, Qin Zian also suppressed his laughter, maintaining the eerie and terrifying atmosphere.
In fact, Amu had no idea how to transport corpses at all.
They were just working together to create an atmosphere for Christian.
Take this opportunity to let him learn about the culture of corpse driving in western Hunan.
As for what Amu said about 'driving away living people,' that couldn't be easier.
As long as he releases that precious snake, everyone will definitely stay away.
Amu didn't even need to urge them on; they would disappear in a flash, which was much faster than not having to transport corpses at all.
When Amu saw how frightened Christian was, he couldn't help but want to tease him.
Then, Amu's voice became even lower, as if he wouldn't stop until he scared Christian out of his wits.
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