I have a city in another world

Lin Xiaoman looked stunned.

He couldn't understand what the necessary connection was between obtaining food and burying corpses.

Could it be... that they intend to use corpses as fertilizer?

However, the problem is that plants need time to grow, and even if corpses are used as fertilizer, it may not be able to alleviate the current crisis.

On the contrary, in recent days, I have heard of starving people eating their own kind, which is chilling.

Some starving people have long lost their minds and are capable of doing anything crazy in order to survive.

In dire circumstances, death can truly turn a person into a living demon.

Lin Xiaoman was puzzled, but she kept it to herself and didn't ask any further questions.

He knew very well that Tang Zhen was no ordinary person and possessed extraordinary methods.

What I need to do is follow Tang Zhen closely, so that I may be able to save my life and that of my family in this crisis of siege.

"Xiaoman, go find a plant nearby, any kind, preferably one that can flower and bear fruit, and transplant it to the center of this plot of land."

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's instructions, Lin Xiaoman immediately nodded and turned to search in the nearby bushes.

This patch of grass by the roadside is usually completely ignored.

Nowadays, food is scarce, and the grass has been searched by neighbors many times. Wild grass has been pulled up in large swaths and brought home to boil into water to fill their stomachs.

It took a lot of effort to find a vine in the corner, but I didn't know its specific name or whether it could flower and bear fruit.

Carefully cradling the wild grass, Lin Xiaoman returned to her previous spot, a guilty expression on her face.

He was afraid that Tang Zhen would be dissatisfied and blame him for being useless.

"Sir, is this alright?"

Hearing the boy's question, Tang Zhen turned his head and glanced at the weed. He saw that the weed was thin and weak, seemingly growing in a crack in the wall. It had exhausted all its strength and could wither and break at any moment.

Perhaps it was precisely because of this that they were able to escape disaster and avoid being discovered and used by starving people.

"can."

Tang Zhen nodded and pointed ahead.

“Plant it there.”

Lin Xiaoman breathed a sigh of relief and ran over lightly, digging a pit in the ground.

He carefully planted the wild grass into the hole, afraid of breaking it by accident.

After confirming that there were no problems, Lin Xiaoman ran into Tang Zhen's yard, took some water from the well, and poured it around the weeds.

Lin Xiaoman's father and brother had already finished burying her and were standing quietly to the side, waiting for instructions.

This family felt more awe than gratitude towards Tang Zhen. If it weren't for Lin Xiaoman, people like them from the bottom of society would not have had the right to even come into contact with Tang Zhen.

At this moment, they could only endure the torment of despair like other people in the city, and eventually die from hunger, disease, or war.

The father and son had both heard the conversation clearly and were filled with curiosity.

The actions of a master are always unfathomable, leaving others unable to guess the reasons or underlying causes.

"You and your family should stand back. Whatever you see next, there's nothing to be afraid of."

Upon hearing Tang Zhen's instructions, the family nodded hurriedly and quickly retreated to a safe location on the side of the street.

With his mouth tightly shut and his eyes fixed straight ahead, a strange sense of tension rose in his heart.

In the neighboring courtyards, some neighbors were also silently watching, filled with curiosity and wonder, wanting to know what was going on.

When everyone's attention was focused on Tang Zhen, they saw him slowly raise his arms and rapidly form hand seals.

At the same time, some obscure and difficult-to-understand syllables floated from his mouth, making it impossible to discern what language he was speaking.

It looked like a ritual, or perhaps a prayer. Just as the onlookers were bewildered, wondering what Tang Zhen intended, something unusual suddenly happened.

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and oppressive.

The sky above turned gray, as if it were obscured by clouds and mist.

In reality, there were no clouds in the sky; rather, there was an anomaly in the air.

It seems there is a space that was originally hidden behind the air and could not be seen on ordinary days, but it was revealed because of Tang Zhen's operation.

In that space, shadows would occasionally flash by, giving one an indescribable sense of unease and dread.

Suddenly a figure appeared, as large as a mountain, yet ferocious and twisted, inspiring fear and dread at a glance.

Those watching nearby screamed in shock when they saw this scene, some even losing control of their bladders on the spot.

I never dreamed that such a terrifying thing existed in the world, something that could scare a person out of their wits with just a glance.

Little did they know that this was merely a projection in the void. If they had seen the real body, they would probably have gone mad and twisted into inhuman monsters.

Lin Xiaoman's family was also trembling with fear, their gazes toward Tang Zhen filled with increasing awe and dread.

A tiny vortex suddenly appeared overhead, its center dark and deep, seemingly leading to a distant and terrifying unknown space.

The next instant, a glimmer of light emerged from the vortex, falling from that unknown world into this city filled with despair.

The glimmer of light seemed to possess sentience. After appearing, it sensed the state of the city and emitted a hint of ecstatic joy.

Clearly, this city delighted it greatly, like a mouse falling into a rice jar.

Next, it will feast.

"Don't be presumptuous!"

Just as the glimmer of light was about to hit the ground, Tang Zhen pointed, and then the light quickly fell to the ground.

"Hungry……"

The controlled glimmer of light suddenly became like a mad bull, desperately trying to break free of control.

At the same time, anger spread rapidly in all directions, and a force mixed with a sinister and rotten aura crashed down on Tang Zhen's location.

This mortal ant that dared to attack and restrict its freedom of movement must be completely reduced to a pile of rotting flesh.

In that instant, the entire neighborhood was affected by the stench of decay, and the residents couldn't help but vomit loudly.

Even though they had no more food in their stomachs, they continued to vomit uncontrollably, as if they were about to vomit out their entire internal organs.

Tang Zhen, facing the impact head-on, remained unfazed, as if he had not been affected at all.

Standing calmly in place, she reached out and patted down. Immediately afterward, a faint light descended rapidly, merging with the wild grass that Lin Xiaoman had previously planted.

"Hungry……"

Then everyone heard another angry roar, filled with deep rage.

That nauseating, nauseating smell vanished in an instant.

Many people collapsed to the ground, their faces filled with terror. The experience of that moment was more painful than being cut or burned.

A deep sense of doubt welled up in their hearts: What exactly was that thing just now, and why did it make them feel a sense of despair and helplessness?
Unfortunately, they will probably never know the real answer.

By the roadside, Lin Xiaoman, suppressing her urge to vomit, stared in astonishment at the plant, which had undergone a noticeable change in just a few seconds.

The vine, which had been weak and malnourished, grew rapidly and full of life.

In the blink of an eye, it grew to more than three meters long and is still growing taller.

The vines, originally a vibrant green tinged with red, gradually transitioned to pitch black, as if transforming into flesh and blood, emanating an eerie and unsettling aura. (End of Chapter)