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

In the village, a small square

When the group arrived, the venue was already packed with people.

As far as the eye could see, people in plain clothes were everywhere, their heads looking like broken dots.

Despite this, there was no commotion at the scene. Regardless of age or gender, no one uttered a word, and they all looked at the center with pious expressions, like pilgrims.

There stands a high wooden platform with six steps, a number that is considered auspicious.

An offering table is set up on the platform, with a bronze incense burner on top, facing Mangdang.

Qin Huaiyu sighed inwardly. This was quite a grand affair. If you didn't know better, you'd think it was a funeral or a family burial.

And these people are really something, trying to gain something for nothing from that illusory earth dragon. They're just delusional.

Daydreaming is fine, but taking it seriously is wrong of you.

but…

He looked up at the platform, where there was another person.

This person was quite unusual, wearing a ghost-head mask, dyed blue, with sharp fangs.

He wore a wide, black and white robe, with colorful embroidered strips of cloth on his arms and a mythical beast adorning his chest.

In addition, he was holding a drum the size of a human head, which looked quite strange.

"Who is that?" Qin Huaiyu asked curiously.

Tian Dafu looked towards the high platform and then hurriedly introduced:

"She is the village's shaman. She calculates and guides every family's weddings, funerals, and today's ceremony is no exception."

"A fortune teller?" Qin Huaiyu asked, his tone inquisitive.

Tian Dafu waved his hand and said:

"It's not really, I just know some rural tricks. You know, most people in the village believe in these things, just for peace of mind."

This outfit is from a novice.

Qin Huaiyu was skeptical. Everyone has their own expertise, and putting aside the technical skills, the outfit alone was enough to put other charlatans to shame.

It's common for people to be inconsistent in their words and deeds, but it's rare to see someone who pays such close attention to appearances.

"Village Chief Tam is being modest."

Yun Suyan narrowed her eyes slightly, pointed at the masked man on the high platform, and said:

"What I saw was correct. She was wearing the mask of the Green Ghost, the leader of the Five Ghosts. This mask has the effect of deterring evil spirits."

The crafting process is extremely complex, requiring the soil of the Green Bag, the embryo of resentment, and the blood of a malevolent spirit to be made. It is a rare magical artifact, and most of these are passed down through generations.

"..."

Tian Dafu's mouth was half-closed. "Girl, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Not only that."

Yun Suyan ignored her and continued:

"His clothes were also quite special. The long robe was specially made. The sleeves were called black belts, which symbolized warding off evil and bringing good fortune. The pattern on the chest was a beast, a tiger with a tiger's head and a bull's body, which was extremely ferocious and could suppress evil spirits."

Upon hearing this, Tian Dafu's half-closed mouth widened even further, looking quite surprised.

However, the wrinkles between his brows hinted at something unsettling.

"Not bad, Village Chief Tian, ​​I didn't expect your village to have such a person." Pu Liugang said with a forced smile.

"No, no, you're joking, Master. I don't know much about sorceresses either," Tian Dafu quickly explained.

Qin Huaiyu frowned slightly as he listened to their conversation.

You can know a face but not a heart, don't you really know?

The old village chief seemed harmless, but every word he said sounded like a pretext, and none of them were relevant, making him highly suspicious.

If he's truly innocent, that's fine, but I'm afraid he's a cunning old fox.

"Thump"

Just as I was thinking, a deep and powerful drumbeat suddenly interrupted my thoughts.

Qin Huaiyu snapped out of his daze and looked up at the stage.

The sorceress had already turned around, her ghostly face twisting and scanning like a demon on patrol.

A moment later, it suddenly froze, facing them.

The atmosphere fell silent instantly.

It felt like being caught gossiping about someone behind their back.

Pu Liugang wanted to say something more, but when Ghost Face saw his mouth, he swallowed his words back.

The other guards were also somewhat embarrassed. Although they didn't say anything, they were still a little guilty, after all, they had been discussing it in their hearts.

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This guy calls himself an official? His mental fortitude is too weak.

Qin Huaiyu remained expressionless and stared at him arrogantly.

Awkward, forget it, I'm already so old.

In the 21st century, everyone knows that as long as you're not embarrassed, it's always someone else who's embarrassed.

Look, I'll just assume you're lusting after my good looks!

The fortune teller must be very old…

Pshaw, pshaw, this is a proper occasion, what are you thinking about!

Tian Dafu turned around, forcing a smile on his face.

"My lord, the sound of the drum indicates that the sorceress wants me to go on stage."

Um... If I look for him, wouldn't I be just being presumptuous?

In short, my previous mental preparations suddenly collapsed.

Even Qin Huaiyu, with his thick skin, couldn't withstand such friction and immediately blushed, coughing dryly as he said:

"Ahem, ahem, since we're urging you, then hurry up and go. We'll observe the ceremony ourselves."

"Yes, I apologize for my rudeness and will take my leave now."

After saying that, Tian Dafu glanced down at the others and then walked along the side toward the high platform.

The guards, realizing their mistake, felt deeply ashamed.

"This village chief Tian is really incompetent. Knowing he was going to take the stage, why didn't he go earlier? Why did he have to join in the fun with us? We're not even in the same rank."

"That's right, this country bumpkin really thinks too highly of himself. If I didn't know he was honest and simple, I would suspect he had ulterior motives."

"That sorceress on the stage doesn't know any manners. She should just beat the drum; why is she turning her head?"

"..."

Hearing his subordinates' discussion, Pu Liugang's face darkened, and he shouted:

"Shut up, all of you! Your master is here, how dare you speak out of turn?"

Upon hearing this, the guards were instantly terrified and immediately fell silent.

Qin Huaiyu couldn't be bothered to pay attention; what was the point?

It's not like I've never lost it before, so what's one more time? Besides, thick skin heals quickly, so it's better to be carefree than to pick at my toes.