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

Late night

All was silent.

芒砀山

The shadows of the trees swayed, and soft sounds emanated from the steep mountain path.

The grass and trees swayed, and it seemed as if a stream of light was hidden and went straight up to the mountainside.

The bright moonlight shone through the thick smoke, which was veiled in layers of red silk.

It resembled a blood mist rising and condensing, enveloping Mangdang, both terrifying and claustrophobic.

A sharp "snap" suddenly rang out.

The light seemed to stand still.

"quack"

Suddenly, several dark shadows sprang up from the silence and flew into the sky.

The boundary marker of Shiming remains desolate. The land is still the same, unchanged, and the remaining footprints are still intact, without any damage.

The empty site remained completely untouched, showing no trace whatsoever.

All that remained were what had been left over from before; even the pile of dust that had been accidentally stirred up was still as fine as ever.

Further ahead, inside the cemetery

It was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

It's eerily cold and damp here, almost like it's caused by the environment.

There were blurry shadows in front of countless graves.

They didn't move, just stood there, as if watching...

It felt like it was saying, "I'm home, why are you still following me!"

The atmosphere of terror was truly frightening, but the reality was even more astonishing.

The phosphorescent powder still lingers on the withered grass, sitting there quietly, as if mocking it.

The clear marks on the ground tell a story.

Nothing has changed here.

However, all of this seems to be attacking a single image.

Earth Dragon Image

Does it really exist, or is there any trace of it?

Is it an illusion, a natural phenomenon, or something else...?

No one can explain it clearly, and there are no phenomena to suggest otherwise.

It is like Mangdang today, shrouded in mystery, and cannot be uncovered with just a veil.

The cemetery is cold and desolate, much like my state of mind; disappointment always comes so suddenly.

"Why"

A sigh, filled with helplessness.

Time flies by, and the cemetery falls silent again.

However, something had changed behind them at this moment…

…………

Langmu Village

The residences where the county government is staying.

"Ah! They're eating people! They're eating people!"

A loud shout came from the house on the left.

The entire courtyard was alerted.

"Hey, ancestor, shut up! Stop making noise. The adults are asleep. I can't afford to wake them up."

Inside the room, a guard looked anxiously at Fang Lie, who was making a huge fuss.

He desperately wanted to cover the other person's mouth, but the little madman seemed to have gone mad for some reason, hiding far away from him as if he had seen a ghost, so there was nothing he could do.

Taking a hard line risks hurting people and leaving them with no way to explain themselves.

"What a mess! Why do these guys always misbehave when it comes to us?" Another guard said with a bitter face, equally helpless.

"Who knew that everything was fine when we were eating together, but as soon as I went back to my room, they suddenly started making a scene."

"Get away, get away."

Fang Lie's voice grew louder, his expression filled with terror, and he flailed his hands wildly in the air.

"This is never going to end! If it weren't for the adults protecting you, how could I, a dignified constable of the government, possibly take care of you? Quiet down, or you'll regret it!" The slightly younger guard couldn't stand it any longer and threatened him with a fierce look on his face.

The next moment, Fang Lie suddenly jumped up and shouted at an even louder volume.

"Ah, don't come any closer, don't come any closer!"

"What happened?"

Just then, an angry shout rang out from outside the room.

Pu Liugang, Chu Yanxi, and Yun Suyan followed them in.

The young guard quickly composed himself and explained:

"Master, it wasn't me. He suddenly started shouting and yelling, and we couldn't stop him."

After listening, Pu Liu frowned slightly and said:

"Everything was fine just now, and so much time has passed. You really didn't do anything?"

He stared at the two men with a hostile gaze.

"Master, we wouldn't dare even if you gave us two lives! This is someone the master personally entrusted to us," another guard hurriedly said.

Seeing that no one was paying attention, Fang Lie shouted even more enthusiastically.

This time, however, there were no words, only screams, as if they had encountered something terrible.

Pu Liu's eardrums vibrated instantly, and he felt inexplicably agitated.

Damn!

He turned his head impatiently, and when his gaze settled, there were only two women in front of him.

"Ladies, where is the master?" he couldn't help but ask.

With such a loud squeal, even pigs would be startled awake, how can adults sleep?

Chu Yanxi was also getting a headache from being called so many times. She said:

"Huaiyu has sustained some injuries and is currently recovering; he should not be disturbed."

Is it necessary to alarm them? The sound can be heard clearly from two miles away.

Although Pu Liugang had doubts, he dared not ask them aloud, and could only say:

"What should we do? If this person keeps going on like this, no one will be able to get any rest."

Besides, the neighbors would surely hear such a noise. Those unaware of the situation might think we were torturing a madman, which could hinder the investigation.

That's true, it sounds incredibly tragic, and those who haven't seen it might make all sorts of guesses.

Just parroting what others say!

Yun Suyan thought for a moment and then said:

"Public opinion can be a powerful force, and it certainly has a negative impact. I'll give it a try."

As she spoke, she pushed people aside and walked inside.

One step, two steps...

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid."

The soft, gentle sound is like the echo of a clear spring, captivating and enchanting.

"This sound...it's numbing, it's numbing! My Guanyuan acupoint is completely open!" A guard was quite intoxicated.

"It sounds so good, it makes my heart flutter like a cat is scratching at it."

"Shut up, are you all perverts?!"

"..."

Fang Lie's shouts from the corner stopped. He stared intently at the newcomer with wide eyes.