A sound of pleasure
Hearing the noise coming from afar suddenly stop, Heqi immediately went to the entrance of the mountain top to see what was happening.
As soon as I got closer, I heard Yue Niang cursing from afar: "Are you all dead? You idiots! You've even let someone come to my doorstep and I have to deal with it myself. Have you gotten so comfortable living on this mountaintop that you've forgotten the days of licking blood on the edge of a knife on the mountainside? If you don't want to live a peaceful life on the mountaintop, there are plenty of people who can do it for you!"
Those who were pointed at and scolded by Yue Niang must have been monsters who lived together on the top of the mountain. They all lowered their heads and dared not refute.
After scolding the mountain, Yue Niang turned to the goblins and ghosts gathered outside the entrance and cursed, "If anyone dares to break the rules of Yue Mang Mountain again and asks me to deal with it again, I will kill you all and ferment you for fertilizer. This will save us from having to divide the mountain into the foot, the mountainside, and the top. What a whim! You're using the same methods of mass protests outside the mountain to protest here. It won't work! I'm not a benevolent monarch who sympathizes with the people. As the saying goes, where there are living things, there are more troubles. I never enjoy resolving disputes. I only enjoy decisively killing all living things that are involved in them."
After hearing Yue Niang's threats, most of the goblins and ghosts became much more obedient.
But suddenly, someone shouted, "Everyone, unite! It's a world of the jungle here. If you want to live on the mountain, you have to fight your way up. The rules of fighting to the death were established by those who have lived on the mountaintop for a long time. But look, they are basically colluding with each other to deal with us. Now, she comes out and tells us not to unite, it's clear that she wants to see us kill each other and tell those of us who are weak and isolated to never even think about going up the mountain."
Everyone looked around to see who was speaking, but after looking left and right, no one could find out who was talking, nor did they see who started talking.
As soon as the person finished speaking, someone else echoed him.
"Yes, yes, after listening to your words, I suddenly realized my mistake! We should learn from their ways on the mountaintop. If we listen to her threats, even if we don't make trouble today, we won't know whether we will live or die tomorrow. We might as well give it a try!"
Yue Niang sneered, "You don't know what's good for you. Just the two of you sticking together? You're dreaming, it's ridiculous."
"Who said there were only two of them? Count me in! Anyway, once we enter Yuemang Mountain, there's no way out. I'm going to die today! I'm going to die with dignity!"
"Count me in! Before entering Yuemang Mountain, everyone was a feared and hated villain. Now that I'm here, I've become a coward. What a joke! Today I'm going to be myself again down the mountain! Those who don't want to be straw bags, come together!"
More and more goblins and ghosts joined in the trouble one after another, and probably most of them joined.
Yue Niang's men brought a throne, placed it behind her, and handed her a cup of tea.
After she sat down, she was calm and composed, saying, "Did anyone see or hear the monster dismembering a body on the mountainside? Anyone who provides effective clues will be rewarded with permanent residence on the mountaintop."
For a moment, those who were interested were ready to take action. However, due to doubts about the authenticity of the information, no one stepped forward.
Yue Niang continued to tempt, "Anyone who provides valid clues can enter the mountaintop now. If you have a wife, children, relatives, or friends, you can bring them with you to the mountaintop. This is the only chance."
"Why should we trust that you won't throw us off the cliff to feed the demons after we reach the top of the mountain?"
"You are full of slander. Those who threw themselves off the cliff are all guilty. The former mountain master benefited the people of the mountain, leaving behind the demon cage and the prohibition method, in order to eliminate violence and protect the people. Not only are you not grateful, but now you are telling such ridiculous jokes."
"Benefiting the mountain people? Eliminating violence and protecting the innocent? You really know how to give yourselves a good name. Don't think you have done everything perfectly. Most people on the mountainside or foot of the mountain don't know about it, but those of us who have been trapped in Yuemang Mountain for many years know about it."
Yue Niang laughed and said, "What do you know? Tell me and make me laugh."
"For example, we're nothing more than a source of food for your monsters, tools for nourishing your resentment and vengeance. Those outsiders who boasted about Yuemang Mountain to the skies, tricking us into this cage where we can only enter but not leave, were all your accomplices, right? For example, the miasma of Yuemang Mountain is dense and impossible to eradicate, but when the mountain master disappears periodically, the miasma fades, only to thicken again, only to cause harm. Is this intentional or deliberate?"
Listening to these words, Yue Niang maintained a fake smile, but murderous intent grew within her. This was clearly someone deliberately stirring up trouble. Furthermore, there must be a traitor close to her who had betrayed her.
She would not lose her temper at this moment, as she felt that the calmer she was, the less likely it would be that her words would be confirmed.
The man continued, "For example, the last demon who frequently killed people was one of yours, right?"
"Are you done?"
"If you talk too much, it'll be boring. These three things alone are enough to bother you. Asking more will do you no good."
"So? False is also true, true is also false. Even if I tell you everything is false, you will still be skeptical. However, I can make everything you say true."
After saying this, Yue Niang stood up and pulled out a slender long sword from her mouth. She made a gesture of invitation and said with a gentle smile, "Since you all want to die, then stop talking nonsense and start fighting."
Without waiting for anyone to come forward, Yue Niang nimbly rushed into the crowd, brandishing her sword and fighting. With every swing of the sword, blood gushed out wherever the sword energy reached.
The group of monsters on the mountaintop behind them looked at each other, their eyes exchanging whether to attack. After all, they really had no confidence that they could defeat such a large group of monsters and goblins. Only when Yue Niang seemed to have the upper hand did they attack.
Heqi observed Yue Niang's body movements and swordsmanship for a long time and found that she was indeed qualified to be the mountain master. In fact, it was a bit of a waste of her talent. This made Heqi more suspicious of the fundamental reason why Yue Niang had lived in Yuemang Mountain for a long time.
As the hot tea cooled down, Yue Niang ended her fight and landed lightly back on the armchair.
At the foot and side of the mountain, a large number of people lay dead or injured. Yue Niang was very sensible. She didn't really want to kill anyone, so most of them only suffered minor injuries.
Yue Niang crossed her legs and swung them leisurely, saying, "It seems everyone has calmed down a lot. Now, let's talk again. Did anyone see or hear anything about the monster dismembering the body on the mountainside? Only those who can provide useful clues can survive."
When she said the last word "survive", Yue Niang emphasized her tone, her expression changed faster than turning the pages of a book, her face looked serious and fierce, and only then did someone give in.
"I, I saw it."
"Come over and tell me, your voice is as soft as a mosquito, I can't hear you clearly."
The Scorpion Demon who was speaking quickly crawled to Yue Niang's feet and knelt down. The Scorpion Demon was trembling with fear, and his voice was shaking as well.
"Master, when I passed by there, I saw a woman. She was tall and slender, with two long braids. She had her back to me, and was holding a leg with her right hand. There was rotten flesh hanging from the base of her thigh, and blood was gushing out. It was really creepy."
"No more?"
"No, she stopped before I could even get a good look at her. She very slowly turned her head and looked in the direction where I was hiding. I was afraid of being killed, so I hid myself, and that's how I wasn't discovered. Really, there was nothing else to hide."
"Anyone else? Think about it carefully. If your answer doesn't match up with others, then anyone who gives a conflicting answer will die."
"Me! I saw that woman's eyes and mouth were sewn shut with thick black thread. She jumped as high as a tree, very quickly. When I saw her, she didn't have any stumps in her hands or around her. But her braids and tall, slender figure matched what he described, so I guess it was her."
After the man finished speaking, Yue Niang nodded and told him to come up and stand with the Scorpion Demon who had first provided the clue. Then, an old woman hurried over and whispered in her ear, "Miss Si Xi has woken up, but she said she wants to stay in her parents' room for a few days. She looks like she's been frightened."
Yue Niang rolled her eyes at the old woman and whispered in her ear, "Si Xi usually goes to stay in her parents' room for a few days when she's frightened. There's nothing to be surprised about. Just pack up her things and send her in to live there. And bring her some of her favorite food."
"Mountain Master, the main thing is that Miss Si Xi is holding on to our benefactor and won't let go. I think she wants her to live with us."
After thinking for a moment and hesitating for a while, Yue Niang said, "Let her go. She didn't have any playmates her own age when she was little, and she was very lonely. And since her benefactor saved her life, he naturally relies on her more. Let her go, and tell that thing to go, and hide it well so it won't be discovered, and don't hurt my Si Xi."
"I've already made arrangements, don't worry. However, at such a critical moment, if the higher-ups blame us, then..."
"Blame it if you want. Kong Lang and I have guarded this broken mountain for many years and have made so many contributions. We have worked hard, not to mention the merits. How can you kill me? As long as Si Xi can get better soon, it doesn't matter if I am blamed a little. Go and make the arrangements."
After the old woman left, Yue Niang, as if she had just realized He Qi was nearby, approached and greeted him, "When did you come, benefactor? I didn't realize that the mountain folk were a bit upset. I'm sorry to have made a fool of myself, benefactor."
"The mountain master is so courageous, she subdued the troublemakers so quickly. Her swordsmanship is especially impressive. Wouldn't it be a waste to keep such excellent swordsmanship on this mountain? Why not join the army? Maybe you can even earn the title of female general."
Yue Niang smiled brightly, waving her hands modestly, saying, "Look at what you're saying, benefactor. It's just that I was obsessed with swordsmanship when I was still a young woman, and I learned a lot, so I became proficient. The female generals under the Demon Lord are all skilled in both civil and military skills. How can my mediocre skills compare to them?"
"I'm speaking the truth. Even if I can't become a female general, I'm still a leader in the army."
"Thank you for your appreciation and praise. Time has worn me down, and many things are beyond my control. Even if I had the ability to be a female general, I would not be able to join the Demon Lord's army."
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