They were the same age as him; jumping down would surely mean certain death. Su Muyue pursed his lips and unconsciously tightened his grip on Su Deng's arm.
If this Taoist priest was behind everything, then as long as we catch him and deal with him, everything will be over.
Su Deng took a deep breath, made sure Su Muye was in hiding, and then walked out from behind the house. "Stop."
The villagers didn't react. The Taoist priest looked over, his gaze dark and menacing. "It's you again!"
Su Deng said calmly, her face expressionless, "There are no mountain gods or spirits in this village at all. You're the one causing all this trouble."
[Congratulations to the player for completing the Mountain God Festival temporary quest: Find a living person in the village, HP +20]
A system voice suddenly sounded.
Su Deng glanced at her health points subconsciously.
100.
What's the point of adding 20 points if the "Kiss of God" restored her health to full and prevented it from dropping any further?
The operation of this game system under Divine Court Technology is either speechless or on its way to being speechless.
Su Deng was numb. She gathered her thoughts and continued walking forward. "It was you who, under the guise of the mountain god and mountain spirit, controlled the villagers in this village and created this sacrifice."
"Anyone who insults the mountain god deserves to die."
The Taoist priest didn't say a word to Su Deng. He took out a yellow talisman, began chanting incantations, and started wielding his sword. Thick, all-encompassing fog rose again, and the shrill, piercing cries of ghosts and wolves echoed in the air once more.
Su Deng frowned, attributed the 140 points earned from killing Yan Sizhan with the two daggers to Yan Sizhan, spent another 70 points to exchange for a dagger, put on the fog-viewing glasses she had swindled from Qin Xian, and looked at the Taoist priest.
"Can't you come up with something new?"
The Taoist priest didn't even glance at her again, standing by the well, continuing the unfinished sacrificial ceremony.
A group of menacing ghosts and monsters, leaping and howling, surrounded Su Deng in the fog. Each one was more sinister and terrifying than the last. She remained calm, gripped her dagger, and charged forward. The ghosts and monsters vanished instantly, only to reappear in the fog a moment later.
Since we can't kill him, we'll just ignore him.
Su Deng brandished his dagger, rushing through the ghosts and monsters towards the Taoist priest, but before he could get close, he saw the boy jump into the well.
Su Deng leaped forward and managed to grab the girl who was about to jump.
It's the temperature of a living person.
Qin Xian, who had been secretly watching, changed his expression slightly and stepped forward, exclaiming, "Su Deng, are you crazy!"
Su Deng pulled the girl out, "Whether it's a game or an NPC, to me at this moment she's just an innocent, living child, and besides..."
Su Deng narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze falling on the Taoist priest beside her, and said calmly, "How do you know this isn't part of the game?"
Qin Xian choked. He really didn't know. He had played Chinese horror games before, but this one was obviously not. It was his first time playing it, and he just felt that the game was very chaotic.
This game takes players from modern times to ancient times, allowing them to experience the rituals of the ancient Yao Village. Important clues or bosses are sure to be found within these rituals.
The mountain gods and ghosts are all inanimate objects, and the villagers are all controlled. The only living person with their own thoughts is this Taoist priest.
When the quest first appeared in front of the mountain god temple, she felt that the Taoist priest was the living person, but the system did not react at the time.
Just now, as soon as she came out, the system notified her that the task was completed.
If we keep watching them perform their rituals, we might end up trapped here, watching their endless rites.
Nobody knows the game's mechanics, and without any hints, you have to find a way in on your own.
and!
Using innocent children as sacrifices is utterly immoral and inhumane.
Su Deng's eyes flashed with a cold light as she gripped the dagger tightly in her hand.
"No one can stop my path!"
The Taoist priest was furious. With a thunderous shout, the villagers who were kneeling on the ground stood up and began to dance a strange sacrificial dance around them. The chanting sound was buzzing in their ears and the speed was getting faster and faster. Su Deng felt dizzy and had no time to react before the world spun around and she lost consciousness.
"Su Deng?"
"Su Deng, are you here...?"
"Damn Taoist priest... What kind of lousy place is this...?"
"Damn! Thank goodness it didn't disfigure me..."
When she regained consciousness, she first heard a few broken curses, interspersed with one or two calls for her.
It's Qin Xian.
Su Deng opened her eyes and was met with complete darkness and a heavy, suffocating feeling. She felt herself lying down and tried to sit up, but her head slammed against the wooden board with a thud.
Su Deng lay back in pain and reached out to explore her surroundings. She then discovered that all four sides were made of wooden planks, and she seemed to be trapped in a small, enclosed space with no air circulation.
If this continues, I'll suffocate from staying here too long.
Su Deng carefully touched the surroundings again, stopping at the edge of the wooden board above.
There is a gap.
She pushed her hands up slightly.
The wooden planks were loose, dark, and air was seeping in, carrying a strong smell of decay.
Su Deng braced himself with both hands, slightly raised his feet, and with a sudden burst of force, kicked the wooden board away.
A cold wind blew in, dispelling the oppressive atmosphere. Su Deng took a few breaths, then sat up, supporting herself on either side. Looking around, she saw no light at all, but the stench of decay in the air was even stronger, with a faint, fishy smell that added to the eerie atmosphere.
Su Deng glanced at the system inventory; the dagger and flashlight were still there.
Still usable.
Even though she was mentally prepared, Su Deng still gasped when she turned on her flashlight and saw the surrounding environment in the dim light.
Looking around, all I could see were coffins.
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