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

"There are such strange places?" Zheng Laizi asked, his eyes wide.

"certainly!"

The big black rat, its ugly face showing longing, said:

"My child, how can you understand the vastness of the world if you live in a remote corner? As long as we stay by our master's side, we will eventually be able to reach that level, cultivate supreme secret techniques, and possess the ability to communicate with the gods. At that time, how can you and I, father and son, remain subservient to others? The change of master and servant will be just around the corner."

That's a perfectly round pie in the sky!

Qin Huaiyu couldn't help but click his tongue. This big black rat really had lofty ambitions, even thinking of rebelling against the Heavenly Gang. As expected, anything that becomes a spirit is no good.

I wonder what those bald monks at Yinling Temple would think if they heard this.

Loyalty exists, but it's not much!

"Father, I understand. I will certainly follow your instructions carefully from now on and live up to your good intentions!"

Zheng Laizi looked sincere and then continued:

"However, I still have some questions. It's easy to deal with ordinary townspeople during the Dharma assembly, but what about cultivators like the town mayor and Qin Huaiyu? Does the Nightmare Technique work on them too?"

Upon hearing this, the big black rat's black fur-covered face revealed suspicion. It looked Zheng Laizi up and down, as if it wanted to see right through him.

"You've never really cared much about things up in the mountains before, so why are you asking about it today?"

"In the past, I was ignorant. Now, listening to Father's teachings is like a wake-up call. I am suddenly clear-headed and only want to share some of Father's burdens. It's just a pity that I was too playful in the past and did not understand the inside story, so I have more problems."

Zheng Laizi showered Zheng with compliments, trying his best to act like a good son.

Common language and flattery are pleasing to the ear.

As expected, the big black rat lowered its guard after hearing this, its eyes filled with admiration.

"Good, child, I am very pleased that you have such a heart. In fact, what you asked is no longer a concern. Not to mention two cultivators, even if two more Nightmare Techniques were used, their souls would still be separated."

"That amazing?"

The big black rat nodded and then shook its head. "The technique is powerful, but it also needs the support of nightmare power. The master has already started to plan. The entire Hidden Spirit Temple is now a magic array, with countless people continuously producing nightmare power."

...Countless people?

Could it be...?

Qin Huaiyu's expression changed, and he hurriedly instructed Zheng Laizi to ask:

"Father, I've been up the mountain more than once. Besides the masters, who else could I find?"

"Ha ha!"

The big black rat laughed loudly and said:

"What you see is not necessarily the truth. What you see is just an illusion. The master has cast an illusion array within the formation, so what the visitor sees is just an illusion."

mirage!

Qin Huaiyu felt a chill run down his spine. Was everything he'd seen at the temple last time just a lie? The ever-burning lamp, the Buddha statue, and...

Such a powerful tactic! I didn't even notice it.

"Father, what is the truth behind these illusions?" Zheng Laizi asked, feigning curiosity.

"Don't ask, you don't want to know!"

As if he had thought of something, a large black rat showed a hint of fear, but he quickly concealed it.

"I'll tell you what you need to know, and don't meddle in things you shouldn't know. Alright, let's get down to business!"

After saying that, it turned its head and walked towards the artificial hill.

Damn, its expression changes faster than turning the pages of a book. What could it be that scared it like this?

Qin Huaiyu was puzzled, but seeing that the other party was avoiding the topic, he knew that it was impossible to get any more information out of them.

So he secretly manipulated Zheng Laizi to take out a short knife for self-defense from his clothes and followed him.

One step. Two steps.........

"This time, the master asked for more, to make those who make wishes even more greedy!" the big black rat said to itself, completely ignoring those behind it.

The two were only a foot apart, their figures overlapping.

Qin Huaiyu's eyes narrowed. Zheng Laizi raised his short knife, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, and then swung it down fiercely.

"Pfft"

It sounded like tearing.

"what!"

With a scream, the big black rat felt a sharp pain in its back. Looking down, it saw that the sharp blade had pierced its chest, and bright red blood gushed out like a stream, instantly soaking its clothes.

He turned his head in disbelief.

"Why...why...?"

"Ha, because you're a beast!"

After saying this, Zheng Laizi pulled out his short blade, and a bloody line shot into the air, leaving a glaring red trail. Without stopping, he thrust the blade down again.

Seeing this, the big black rat suddenly moved to the right, the blade grazing its fur. It bent its arm back and delivered a powerful elbow strike behind it.

Zheng Laizi was unable to dodge in time and was hit in the abdomen, causing him to involuntarily take two steps back.

Oh no, a misjudgment!

This black rat is no ordinary creature; it still has the ability to fight despite being so badly injured.

Qin Huaiyu hurriedly controlled Zheng Laizi to launch another attack. The short blade sliced ​​through the air, accompanied by a buzzing sound, and its cold light pointed directly at the opponent's shoulder.

This guy can't die yet; he has to be captured alive, so he's holding back in the fight.

The big black rat covered its wound and looked at its fierce son.

No, even with the strength I used while I was injured, my attack just now shouldn't have been able to leave Lai Zi completely unharmed, yet he clearly didn't feel the slightest bit of pain.

How is that possible!