Chapter 266 World Eleven (Part 7)
In recent days, several women in the village were swept away by sudden black winds while washing clothes, leaving behind wooden basins filled with clothes swirling in the stream.
The villagers recalled the black wind that had blown when Qianfeng appeared on the day the mountain god married his wife, a scene remarkably similar to the current situation. For a time, the village was in a state of panic, and every household stayed indoors. Even so, the villagers' fear of the demon Qianfeng remained steadfast.
The villagers remembered You Dongjun, and nominated a few people to come and beg You Dongjun to cast a spell to subdue the monster.
You Dongjun had already intended to eliminate Qian Feng, so upon hearing the villagers' words, he naturally agreed. However, Qian Feng had cultivated in the mountains for over a century and was extremely familiar with the area. Finding his hiding place would take some time.
Seeing You Dongjun's calm face, the villagers knew that what he said was true. If they didn't find Qianfeng's cave, how could they eliminate Qianfeng? However, the villagers were anxious and eager to eradicate the monster and restore peace to the village. However, they did not dare to rush You Dongjun for fear of angering the young Taoist priest.
By then, You Dongjun can just leave, but no one will be able to resolve the village's plight.
The villagers then set their sights on Gu Xiaoxiao. The village chief, well-versed in the ways of the world, immediately saw through Gu Xiaoxiao's vague feelings for You Dongjun.
The village chief was respectful and said frankly that although You Dongjun was young, he was handsome and had great skills in catching monsters.
Gu Xiaoxiao was so bright and beautiful, and standing side by side with You Dongjun, they really looked like a pair of beautiful ladies.
“There is a monster haunting the village now, and the young Taoist priest is trying hard to find the monster.
If someone can help the little Taoist priest solve his problems, he will definitely look at him differently.
Miss Gu, you are smart and clever. Do you have any good ideas for dealing with the monster?"
Gu Xiaoxiao was young and full of energy, so how could she resist such flattery from the village chief? Her cheeks flushed slightly as she carefully inquired about the circumstances surrounding the women's disappearance. After a moment's contemplation, she spoke carefully, "It seems that the demon deliberately targeted women when they were alone, and these women were all born with dignified appearances."
If someone is willing to use himself as bait, he can actively lure the monster out and then pretend to be caught.
Once the monster captures her and takes her to the cave, it will leave clues along the way to lead you and me there, and we will surely be able to eliminate the monster."
The village chief hurriedly said, "Miss Gu, this method is truly brilliant. But this monster is so terrifying, where would a woman be willing to volunteer as bait?"
Gu Xiaoxiao patted her chest lightly and said loudly, "That's fine. I'll be the bait. Anyway, the little Taoist priest is quite proficient in Taoism and will always be able to rescue me in time."
The village chief bowed and said, "Miss Gu is truly righteous. I and many other villagers are undoubtedly grateful for your righteous act."
However, when this method reached You Dongjun's ears, he rejected it out of hand.
Gu Xiaoxiao thought that You Dongjun was just worried about her safety, and felt sweet in her heart.
But You Dongjun's expression remained calm, and he quickly pointed out the truth: "Although Qianfeng is a demon, she's not stupid. You were traveling with me, and at the wedding banquet, I injured Qianfeng. Seeing you appear alone, how could he not know it was a trick? He certainly wouldn't fall for it."
Gu Xiaoxiao was extremely angry. She ignored You Dongjun's advice and deliberately wandered around the stream where the village woman had the accident. After three days, she really didn't see even the shadow of Qianfeng.
The village chief felt frustrated. He said goodbye to Gu Xiaoxiao and prepared to think of other solutions.
On the way, the village chief met Baoshan, who had a frail figure.
She looks cute but is weak and can be bullied. Isn't that exactly Qianfeng's goal?
The village chief immediately stopped the treasure fan and told him his plan. He originally thought it would take a lot of effort.
After all, such a weak-willed woman is timid and cowardly. Her legs will tremble even when she hears about monsters, let alone taking the initiative to be bait.
But Baoshan blinked lightly and asked softly, "Does the Taoist priest know about this?"
"Of course I know."
Bao Shan nodded timidly: "I... am willing."
A look of surprise flashed in the village chief's eyes, followed by joy. He hurriedly took the treasure fan and went to look for You Dongjun.
You Dongjun, however, did not follow the village chief's lead and immediately began to make plans. He walked up to the treasure fan and said in a cold voice, "Are you really willing?"
Bao Shan raised her beautiful eyes and met You Dongjun's gaze. Her dark eyes were filled with calm coolness, like the white snow on the mountains.
Although You Dongjun wanted to get rid of the demon, he never thought of letting a weak woman take the risk alone.
Therefore, You Dongjun did not believe the village chief's words, but came directly to ask about the treasure fan.
If Baoshan was not willing to be the bait, You Dongjun would never agree to it.
But Baoshan's eyes flickered, filled with tenderness, and she spoke softly, "Master, you will protect me, right?"
You Dongjun nodded, he would naturally protect the treasure fan.
Hearing this, Baoshan raised the corners of his lips, revealing a faint smile: "I am willing, Taoist priest. I am indeed afraid of that monster in my heart. It was like this before, and it is still like this now.
But when I thought that the Taoist priest would protect my safety, I was not so scared anymore.
Moreover, if the monster is caught early, peace can be restored to the village."
You Dongjun stared at the treasure fan for a long time, and he had many doubts in his mind.
This village was not so kind and friendly to Baoshan.
When Bao Shan was driven out of her home by the Zhou family, the villagers did not care much about her.
Only when the villagers learned that Baoshan had volunteered to marry the mountain god did they treat her kindly.
When the true identity of the mountain god was revealed, the villagers had little sympathy for Bao Shan and were mostly cold and sarcastic.
They said that although the mountain god was a monster, the wedding ceremony of Baoshan had been completed.
If you want to arrange another marriage, it will be a second marriage.
You Dongjun had heard such words quite often during the days he was temporarily staying in the village.
You Dongjun would not be surprised if Baoshan was indifferent or even hateful towards these villagers.
But You Dongjun was really puzzled as to why Baoshan was willing to be the bait to lure the monster for these villagers.
Could it be that there are really people in this world who repay evil with kindness?
You Dongjun stared into Baoshan's eyes and said in a deep voice, "Okay."
After everyone left the room, Bao Shan left and walked to You Dongjun's side. He suddenly asked, "Is it really worth it for these villagers?"
Bao Shan turned to look at You Dongjun. Her skin was as white as snow, and her cheeks were as delicate as the finest white jade. You could even see tiny hairs clinging to her cheeks, making her look pitiful and adorable.
Bao Shan moved closer to You Dongjun, but she stopped before You Dongjun tensed up.
A faint and elegant fragrance lingered around You Dongjun, and his earlobes began to turn a thin blush.
Baoshan shook his head gently, causing the earrings on both ears to jingle, and as his body swayed, the earrings swayed in graceful arcs.
"No, not for them. For..."
You Dongjun frowned, trying to concentrate and listen carefully, and then he saw his own reflection in those watery eyes.
The village chief's voice was heard calling from the yard.
"Baoshan, go back quickly!"
Bao Shan said softly, "Master, I will go back first."
You Dongjun was left alone, pondering. If Baoshan wasn't willing to take the risk for the villagers, then who was she doing it for?
A name suddenly popped up in You Dongjun's mind.
He panicked for a moment, and only gradually calmed down after he grabbed the compass at his waist.
Bao Shan carried a wooden barrel, which contained the wedding dress she wore at the wedding banquet.
She lightly wiped the soapberry with the precious fan and smashed it gently with a wooden pestle that was thicker than her arm.
But a moment later, Heifeng appeared. Qianfeng, transformed into a human form, appeared with him. He was still as handsome as ever, and looked at the treasured fan with a cold look.
But when Baoshan saw Qianfeng, his eyes turned red and tears fell down.
Qian Feng took advantage of the situation and walked forward, holding the treasure fan in her arms, and asked softly, "Why are you crying?"
Bao Shan's voice was sobbing: "The uncles and aunts in the village all say that you are a monster. I married a monster, so naturally I am the monster's wife. They all avoid me all day long.
They also don't let me use the well near my house.
They said the demon lady would pollute the well water, so I had no choice but to take my clothes to the stream to wash them."
Hearing that Bao Shan had suffered so much injustice, and it was all because of him, Qian Feng's heart softened. He asked softly, "What do you think? I'm a monster?"
Baoshan shook his head slightly and said he didn't know.
“I only know that I am going to marry the mountain god, and I will treat you as the mountain god.
But that day, when you were fighting with the little Taoist priest, your face was truly terrifying. Now...
I don't understand whether you are a mountain god or the monster they are talking about."
Qian Feng coaxed, "Of course it was the mountain god. As for that day, it was a trick played by that little Taoist priest to deceive your eyes."
Baoshan raised his eyes half-believingly and looked at Qianfeng.
Qian Feng changed himself casually and transformed himself into the appearance of You Dongjun.
He smiled frivolously, and stroked Baoshan's waist with his broad hands: "How is it, do you believe it now?"
Bao Shan showed surprise and nodded slightly, but thought to himself: This kind of expression can only appear on Qian Feng's face. Now that Qian Feng is using You Dongjun's face to make this expression, it seems particularly strange.
Baoshan gently grasped Qianfeng's arm and said softly, "Since it was that little Taoist priest who was causing trouble, you should explain it clearly to the villagers so that they won't misunderstand you again."
After hearing these words, Qianfeng felt that Baoshan was extremely innocent and cute, and the hand holding Baoshan's waist began to become restless.
"The young Taoist priest knows some strange magic, and I'm injured, so I can't subdue him for the time being.
Since you have been treated so unfairly in the village, why not come back with me to the cave and live a happy life?"
Baoshan frowned slightly and pursed her soft lips.
Qian Feng simply said, "Since we are married, we are husband and wife and should live together."
Baoshan was half coaxed and half tricked by Qianfeng, and finally gave in and followed Qianfeng back to the cave.
With such a beautiful girl in his arms, Qianfeng's eyes showed pride and he relaxed his guard for a moment.
Baoshan took the opportunity to sprinkle the colorless and odorless powder given to her by You Dongjun on the ground, pointing out Qianfeng's whereabouts to You Dongjun.
Qianfeng's cave was exceptionally magnificent, with all kinds of jewels placed everywhere, gauze curtains hanging on the walls of the cave, and a bed made of a whole piece of jade wall that was spacious enough to accommodate more than a dozen people. Coupled with the dazzling array of furnishings, it was like a small palace.
As Baoshan entered the cave, she felt something hard on the sole of her embroidered shoe. She removed the shoe and saw a round golden bead on the sole of her foot. Baoshan leaned over and took the bead in her hand.
Seeing this, Qian Feng casually said, "If you like them, take them all. The cave is almost full."
After saying that, Qianfeng waved his hand lightly, and all kinds of food appeared, filling the table with exquisite meals, and no dish was repeated.
Bao Shan sat down obediently and ate with Qian Feng. The best meal Bao Shan had ever had was the wild rabbit she had eaten before she was kicked out of the Zhou family.
That was a wild rabbit that Zhou's father had hunted in the mountains. Baoshan naturally couldn't eat such precious meat as the rabbit legs. She only got the rabbit head with a terrifying shape.
Baoshan suppressed his fear and took off a few thin slices of meat from the rabbit's head.
But even so, Baoshan only had time to eat one piece, and the rest were snatched away by his brothers and sisters.
They said, "You are in such poor health, it would be a waste to eat it."
Baoshan never thought that she could eat such a precious meal only with the help of a monster.
After eating and drinking, Qianfeng revealed his animal instincts.
He was originally a lion in the mountains. Because of the opportunity, he was able to gradually gain enlightenment and became proficient in magic and transformation.
But in essence, Qianfeng is still an animal, and what he usually thinks about is eating, drinking, and enjoying beautiful women.
Qianfeng stretched out her arm and held Baoshan's slender waist in her palm, ready to taste the soft lips.
Baoshan used other excuses to avoid it, saying that he just wanted to see Qianfeng's magic of changing human faces.
Qian Feng naturally fulfilled Bao Shan's wish, and he changed his face - male and female, young and old. When Qian Feng stopped changing, his face was exactly the face of You Dongjun.
The face approached the treasure fan, and the broad palm unbuttoned the treasure fan. The snow-white skin made Qianfeng's eyes red.
But at this moment, Qian Feng was facing You Dongjun's face, and her expression, which should have been extremely calm, was particularly bewitching.
Baoshan's cheeks flushed, and she wanted to deal with Qianfeng. But when she heard You Dongjun's footsteps, she reached out and hugged Qianfeng's neck tightly, her lips almost touching Qianfeng's.
When You Dongjun arrived, he saw Qian Feng leaning against his face and about to kiss the treasure fan.
That face that belonged to him, with a strong desire in his eyes.
You Dongjun had never seen such an expression on his face before.
As for Baoshan, she fell limply into Qianfeng's arms, revealing a large area of dazzling whiteness on her neck, which made people feel their throats tighten when they saw it.
Baoshan seemed to have forgotten that she was just acting as bait and that she should be dealing with Qianfeng at this moment.
Instead of being like this now, with flushed cheeks, blurry eyes, and a hazy, watery glow, her slender body was slightly raised, as if she was actively showing her affection to Qianfeng and offering herself.
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