Chosen One, how did I end up as the villain?

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"Splash!"

Then came a series of "thump, thump" sounds.

The sound of horses' hooves grew louder as they approached.

Two figures emerged from the darkness on horseback.

"It's a person, it's a person!" the old man hurriedly shouted, his tense body relaxing.

Only after hearing this did Liu Zuozi dare to stick his head out. When he saw the people on the horse, his eyes lit up.

"woman!"

"So beautiful, more beautiful than the women in our village."

"Shut up!"

The old man quickly continued:

"You better behave yourself. People who can ride tall horses are not people we can afford to mess with."

"Hmph, what's wrong with her? Isn't that a man next to her? He's not even as good-looking as me!" Liu Zuozi muttered under his breath, touching the large mole on his chin.

"They're here, so shut up!"

The old man got up after he finished speaking.

Just then, the horses stopped, and two people dismounted.

It was Qin Huaiyu and Chu Yanxi who were heading to Lilong Village.

They followed any firelight they saw while traveling.

Upon seeing that the two people were dressed as villagers, one old and one young, Qin Huaiyu and Chu Yanxi exchanged a glance and then stepped forward.

"Uncle, it's difficult to travel at night, could you please make me turn around?"

"Young master, please don't mind if I, an old man, come along," the old man immediately agreed.

Having more people in this remote wilderness provides more protection, and the way my son jumps around like a dog or a rat at the slightest disturbance makes it even more frightening.

He was eager for more people, and besides, judging from the appearance of these two young men, although they were dressed plainly, they had an extraordinary demeanor and were definitely not ordinary.

Thank you!

Of course, Qin Huaiyu was unaware of his thoughts. After thanking him, he led Chu Yanxi's horse over and tied it up nearby.

Upon their return, the old man invited them to sit down.

Qin Huaiyu found a seat on the left, and Chu Yanxi sat next to him.

"Father, I'll sit inside, you stay and watch the campfire."

Liu Zuozi, being very filial, shoved the old man aside and plopped down next to Chu Yanxi.

Chu Yanxi frowned. As a cultivator, her spiritual senses were extremely sharp, and she had already noticed the other party's lewd gaze.

Out of her own good manners, she didn't say anything, but simply moved aside.

Where did they get the courage? They're really audacious.

Qin Huaiyu glanced at it sideways, then picked up a stone from the ground and played with it in his hand.

"Uncle, are you father and son?" he asked.

"What's wrong with it!" Liu Zuozi raised an eyebrow, looking disdainful.

It really is a creature that thinks only with its lower body.

Qin Huaiyu narrowed his eyes, and a chill emanated from his body.

Chu Yanxi was the first to sense it, and a strange joy welled up in her heart.

Was it because that man saw I was angry?

The old man seemed to sense it too; his expression changed, and he quickly shouted:

"What a scoundrel! He treats people with courtesy, and all I ever did was send you to school for a few years, and this is all he learned!"

Liu Zuozi was stunned by the scolding.

Seeing that his son had stopped causing trouble, the old man hurriedly looked at Qin Huaiyu and said, "This rascal has been rude. I hope you won't mind, young master."

"It's alright!"

Seeing that the people had quieted down, Qin Huaiyu did not make any further trouble.

He composed himself and asked, "Uncle, you look like a villager. Are you from a nearby mountain village?"

"no."

The old man said, "My father and I are from Lilong Village, which is about a day's walk from here."

Lilong Village!

Upon hearing this, Qin Huaiyu and Chu Yan exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with surprise.

What a coincidence!

"Since it's not a nearby village, and that uncle isn't a merchant, why would he stay overnight in this desolate wilderness?" He turned around and asked calmly.

"Why"

The old man sighed. "Who would do this if it weren't necessary? My son and I are just trying to escape."

"escape?"

"You two are unaware of the truth. Our village is haunted; half the villagers have already disappeared. If we stay any longer, my son and I may also meet with misfortune!"

"Half? Then why were only you and your son the ones who fled?"

"That's not the case. Some people have already escaped, but they disappeared without a trace, and we don't know if they're alive or dead. I just wanted to take a gamble. There's always something going on, and maybe this will give me a way out." The old man spoke with a rather carefree attitude.

Qin Huaiyu understood this sentiment; should he choose the better option between the two?

However, this decision may not be the right one.

Just then, a faint sound came from the woods on the left.

"Tsk"

It's like branches and leaves sliding.

Chu Yanxi's eyes suddenly turned cold, and she made a move to get up.

Qin Huaiyu pressed him down and gave him a reassuring look.

He thought for a moment, then looked at the old man and said:

"Uncle, to be honest, we're going to Lilong Village this time."

"ah"

The old man was startled. "No, young master, what I said is true. Do not go any further."

"Dad, why should you care? Let him go if he wants to."

Liu Zuozi regained consciousness.

After saying that, he began to fawn over Chu Yanxi.

"Miss, you can't go with him again. That ghost in the village is too fierce. It can turn people into dust. It's terrifying."

Chu Yanxi felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing the sound. She really wanted to get up and slap the person, but seeing that Qin Huaiyu didn't move, she could only endure it.

Don't be angry, don't be angry!

Qin Huaiyu glanced into the woods and, seeing that it had quieted down, said with a bitter face:

"Alas, I had no choice but to go; I was bound by official business."

Upon hearing this, the old man's expression changed drastically. "Young master, are you a government official?"