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

With a tap of the fingertip, one is instantly transported to the wonderful world of Chapter 264, the Soul Spring.

Qin Huaiyu raised an eyebrow. "Hey, girl, you need to provide evidence before you speak, or I'll sue you for defamation."

"defamation?"

Ci Ning looked at him coldly and said:

"Everyone's not stupid; everyone knows what you're up to!"

"I'm innocent!"

Qin Huaiyu spread his hands and said:

"My heart is set on the bright moon, why all the twists and turns? If you don't believe me, ask them."

As he spoke, he looked at Cui Dongshan and the other man.

Ci Ning glanced at him.

"Forehead?"

Cui Dongshan was taken aback, and after regaining his senses, he looked somewhat embarrassed:

"...It doesn't seem like it. My brother looks honest and simple. How could he have such thoughts?"

What kind of eyesight does that girl have? She's just a country bumpkin with some skills. If she were really that cunning, would I have fooled her? Is she stupid, or am I?

Qiao Bai shook his head and said:

"Him... Miss Ci Ning, you're overthinking it!"

What just happened was merely a coincidence; how could a brute be wiser than me?

Yes, that must be it.

"..."

Ci Ning was dumbfounded. Were these two idiots? Couldn't they even see the problem?

"See? The eyes of the masses are discerning!"

Qin Huaiyu chuckled and said that he had known this would be the outcome, and the reason he asked was because he had accurately identified the two people's personality flaws.

Cui Dongshan is a complete simpleton, but incredibly clever.

Qiao Bai is the real-life version of a domineering protagonist, narcissistic and arrogant.

He had the intention, but even if he noticed the problem, he wouldn't think there was a problem.

Because he himself is the biggest problem.

"Brilliant!"

Ci Ning forced a cold smile, not knowing what to say.

They clearly had ill intentions, yet they were mistaken for innocent bystanders.

Where can I seek justice?!

Qin Huaiyu found it increasingly amusing, and he leaned down to speak in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"Look, everyone else is drunk but you are sober. Why make trouble for yourself? So what if I tested them? Didn't they choose their own path? Dying is the consequence they deserve."

"you………"

Ci Ning wanted to say something more, but the words stuck in her throat and she couldn't find the words to refute.

Although it was meant to be a test, no one actually took any concrete action, and they even pointed out problems in their words. It was just that everyone was stubborn and self-willed, which led to the current situation.

Is it wrong to bear the responsibility yourself?

It seems that's correct...

Qin Huaiyu realized he had amused himself enough, and that continuing would likely backfire.

So he turned around, glanced in the direction where no one had fled, and said:

"Forget it, there's no point in saying anything more. We can't stay here any longer. We need to leave quickly before those things return!"

After speaking, he controlled his nightmare power and prepared to set off.

"What about them? Aren't we going to save them?" Ci Ning asked hurriedly.

"You insulted me, and I still saved you? Do I look like a despicable person?"

"no……"

Before Ci Ning could speak, Qin Huaiyu quickly waved his hand and said:

"My abilities are limited. If you feel it's inappropriate, please go by yourself. Goodbye!"

After saying that, he didn't even give a glance before transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the deep forest.

"Hey bro, don't rush, wait for me!"

Upon seeing this, Cui Dongshan hurriedly gave chase.

The two had already left, and Qiao Bai didn't linger any longer.

"Now that we've entered this ancient land, our lives are in the hands of fate. You should take care of yourself first, young lady."

He left with those words and leaped to his feet.

"you……"

Ci Ning stamped her foot, but there was nothing she could do now. She glanced again at the direction in which everyone had fled.

The killing continued there, with halos of light suddenly disappearing at extremely fast speeds.

As a doctor, she truly couldn't bear it.

"Alas, the world is cold and indifferent; though I have the will, I am powerless... You only have yourselves to blame!"

Out of respect for life, Ci Ning turned and left the place.

Even the Virgin Mary needs to be judged according to the circumstances; at the very least, one must consider whether it is worthwhile.

It's clearly not worth it for this group of people!

With the departure of the three, the once bustling venue should have become completely deserted.

Little did they know that the first four corpses to die would strangely move.

They first opened their eyes, then their limbs moved mechanically, first supporting themselves on the ground, and then they stood up.

The four of them stiffly turned their heads and necks, their lifeless eyes staring straight in the direction where the three had disappeared.

"The prey has taken the bait!"

A hoarse voice sounded, like sandpaper being polished.

"What a delicious soul, what a pity, it will die a terrible death."

"Hehe, with these three included, we've already let quite a few people in. With so many souls, the adults should be able to offer plenty of benefits!"

.........

The sky remained overcast.

The ancient land seemed to have no distinction between day and night, always displaying the same color.

The tranquility of a secluded spot deep in the forest was broken.

"Splash!"

The shadows of the trees swayed, their branches and leaves rattling, making a piercing sound.

Four or five streaks of light shot out immediately afterward and stopped there.

"Senior brother, senior sister, this is the place. There was a flash of divine light just now; there must be a treasure here."

A young man dressed in a belted robe and high boots called out to three other men and one woman.

This group of people were all quite young, dressed very similarly, and even their embroidery colors were the same.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and find them!" said a tall man with his hair in a bun, who seemed to be the leader.

Upon hearing this, the remaining people hurriedly looked around.

Not long after.

"This place...it seems to be the Soul Spring!"

With an excited shout, the group of people all gathered around.

Wait until you stop.

Their eyes were fixed intently on what was in front of them.

It was a pool of water, about a few feet high, rising from a high place.