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

"Go, hurry up!"

The sentry shoved the villagers who had been inspected with disgust.

These people seemed to know what their fate would be, and they walked mechanically, like living corpses.

Life still exists, but death is evident.

So much so that the nearby villagers didn't even notice when Qin Huaiyu and Chu Yanxi returned.

The villagers here are truly pitiful and annoying, having no hope of survival yet showing no intention of resistance.

Qin Huaiyu is not a heartless person; on the contrary, he is sentimental. It is precisely because of this that he understands better who deserves sympathy and who does not.

Despite physical disability, she has a strong will!

He has died to prove his innocence, that's acceptable!

But the most despicable person is one who has destiny but does nothing about it.

This inevitably reminded him of the peasant uprisings recorded in his previous life's history books, where the country was tyrannical, the people were suffering, and the masses rose up in rebellion, risking their lives to fight for a way out for their descendants or for themselves.

But right now, these people don't even have the courage to fight for their lives, so why should they be pitied?

Whether one should accept things passively depends on the circumstances.

"Forget it, I'm already half dead, why should I worry about others?"

The team's inspection is still ongoing, but it's much faster than it was at the beginning.

The sentry seemed a little impatient, glancing over the post in one glance.

They can be as perfunctory as they want.

The inspection, which should have taken some time, was completed in less than a few minutes.

Qin Huaiyu appeared nonchalant like a man in black, but was actually extremely nervous inside.

After all, entering a den of thieves could mean certain death if one wasn't careful.

Chu Yanxi lowered her head and followed silently, but a closer look revealed that her steps were somewhat stiff.

Although she was a princess and considered herself well-informed, this was the first time she had ever been in such a situation, and no one would remain calm.

"Go away, go away, you unlucky thing, it's like your parents died, you're so unlucky!"

The sentry shooed away the last person while cursing.

Seeing this, Qin Huaiyu quickened his pace and followed the other men in black.

"stop!"

Just then, the sentry suddenly shouted and walked over. After a moment's hesitation...

...Damn, have we been found out?

Qin Huaiyu's heart skipped a beat, but he stopped calmly and said:

"What's wrong? Is something the matter?"

His tone was firm, showing no sign of panic.

After hearing this, the sentry hesitated for a moment, and when he spoke again, his voice unconsciously became a little weaker.

"It's nothing, I just don't recognize you, brother."

He was, after all, a gatekeeper, and his status was lower than those who went out. If he hadn't never seen the two of them before, he wouldn't have dared to ask.

There's still hope. Qin Huaiyu knew the importance of momentum, so he immediately put on a stern face and said:

"I'm often away from home and rarely come back to the village, so it's perfectly normal that you don't recognize everyone in the village. Do you not know everyone in the village?"

"No, no, brother, please forgive me. I was just doing my duty. I hope you won't take it to heart."

The sentry said, glancing at Chu Yanxi, "Then... this brother?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yanxi was startled and lowered her head even further.

She dared not answer; the moment the woman's distinctive voice rang out, she would not only be met with suspicion, but would also be immediately apprehended.

What should we do now?

Seeing that there was no answer, the sentry became even more suspicious and moved closer.

This guy is really troublesome!

Qin Huaiyu's eyes turned cold, and he stepped forward to block Chu Yanxi.

"This is my brother. He is deaf and mute. If you don't believe me, I can have Brother Gui come over to prove it."

As he spoke, he opened his mouth and raised his hand as if to shout.

Upon seeing this, the sentry immediately cowered. Who was this greedy ghost? He was the captain, a key figure in the village.

If you upset the other party, you can crush them without anyone daring to pursue the matter.

Searching for people is our duty, but to risk our lives for it would be foolish.

"Brother, no, no, I was wrong, please come in!" he hurriedly stopped him.

Then he bowed and invited her.

"Hmph, at least you know what's good for you!"

Qin Huaiyu snorted coldly, then pulled Chu Yanxi along and followed.

"Phew, at least I'm safe."

The sentry breathed a sigh of relief, then looked up at the receding column and said resentfully:

"Damn it, this is a disgrace. These people really don't treat me like a human being at all. Just wait, they'll get their comeuppance sooner or later."

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寨内

"Thank goodness, if it weren't for you, I probably would have been exposed."

Chu Yanxi patted her chest lightly and said softly.

Qin Huaiyu was also still shaken, but he maintained a facade, saying:

"It's nothing, just a small matter. But your mental fortitude is really poor; you're scared like this by a mere sentry post."

I've already said all that, shouldn't it be a gesture of comfort...?

Chu Yanxi pouted and said dejectedly:

"You really have no sense of romance!"

Forehead?

Qin Huaiyu rolled his eyes. "What is charm? Can you eat it, wear it, or save your life?"

What's this girl thinking? She's standing on the edge of a knife and she's still thinking about tenderness. What, does she think she's too old to live?

Chu Yanxi was speechless with anger. This man was good in every way, except for his big mouth.

To avoid getting so angry she would die, she decisively chose to shut up.

Qin Huaiyu also found some peace and quiet, and he observed his surroundings.

Black Cloud Village is shaped like the Chinese character "回" (hui), surrounded by buildings, with a large hall with blue-gray tiles guarding the center.

On both sides are wide stone-paved roads, and people dressed in various styles pass by from time to time, including people in black clothes and people dressed as odd jobs, making the scene somewhat complicated.

"Judging from the fluctuating aura of these people, their cultivation levels are not very high; they are clearly left behind to guard the area."

"The direction Scarface was heading just now was towards the main hall; the main characters should be there."