Chapter 22: So He Was Truly Protected by the Mountain God?

"Ah!"

Even though he knew Xi Luo was teasing, Li Li Boyang still couldn't help but slap the back-basket.

Seeing this, the Big Girl was just about to open her mouth to translate for Li Li Boyang when she saw Xi Luo leap up onto the back-basket.

"Take this!"

"Talking to you is such a hassle!"

Opening her mouth, she spat out the Lingxi Horn, and before the Big Girl could react, she immediately retreated to a safe distance.

【I know my craftsmanship is poor, but it's not so ugly it can't be seen, is it!】

When Li Li Boyang's voice rang out, the Big Girl immediately looked at him with sparkling eyes.

Or more precisely, the Big Girl had set her sights on the Lingxi Horn in Li Li Boyang's hand, looking eager to try her hand at it.

Fortunately, although the Big Girl was bold to the point of recklessness, she did know her limits.

One could only see her two eyes rolling around between Li Li Boyang and Xi Luo, yet she stood obediently to the side without interjecting.

【In fact, I noticed the malevolent qi on that sculpture was dissipating.】

【Although the speed was slow, it was indeed disappearing bit by bit...】

【Then I was surprised to discover that I could actually perceive the malevolent qi in the earth veins, and even distinguish its flow.】

【I thought, although I don't know if this statue can absorb malevolent qi on its own...】

【But burying it on the path the malevolent qi must flow through should be better than placing it on the fence and traps, right?】

While saying these words, Li Li Boyang's tone subtly conveyed a sense of consultation.

After all, among the people Li Li Boyang had encountered, Xi Luo was the one with the most knowledge.

Plus, since this malevolent qi originated from the Ruifu's curse, Li Li Boyang was somewhat worried this might bring him new trouble.

"You child... are indeed a freak!"

Her eyes widening in surprise, Xi Luo criticized him without any courtesy.

"For existences like you and me, perceiving primal energy is normal..."

"But that is limited to perceiving only primal energy that matches one's own attributes."

"Perceiving malevolent qi? How does this not look like the ability of a Fierce God?"

"If this continues, I even want to resurrect Ruifu, then kill Him again with my own hands, to see if I can obtain a similar ability!"

Hearing Xi Luo say this, Li Li Boyang's eyes moved slightly.

【Actually, I can do more than just feel that malevolent qi.】

Under the shocked gaze of Xi Luo and the curious gaze of the Big Girl, Li Li Boyang's shadow twisted strangely.

Immediately, those invisible malevolent qis surged into Li Li Boyang's shadow, turning its flat, illusory form into a three-dimensional solid entity.

【Using my own shadow as a medium, I seem to be able to indirectly influence and control that malevolent qi.】

Accompanying Li Li Boyang's words, that solid shadow kept writhing, sometimes stretching its form, sometimes changing its appearance.

At first glance, it seemed as if it were truly coming to life, giving people an exceptionally eerie and terrifying feeling.

"Child, I am starting to doubt your identity now."

After silently gazing at that solid shadow for a long time, Xi Luo finally spoke again.

"Aside from your appearance, in what way do you not resemble a Fierce God?"

"You must know, manipulating malevolent qi is the innate divine ability of a Fierce God, just as I am naturally able to manipulate fire."

Sighing thus, Xi Luo finally revealed the purpose of her visit.

"What has happened to you has exceeded my understanding."

"My elder sister left a few scrolls in the temple; inside, they might record some similar situations."

"And actually, the reason I came this time is also to take you to the temple."

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Facts proved that Xi Luo's plan to take Li Li Boyang to the Mountain God Temple was much more difficult than imagined.

"No!"

"Even if you really are the Mountain God, no!"

Standing in her own fields, Chen Yun placed her hands on her hips and cursed loudly like a shrew.

"It was one thing to sneak into my house before, but this time you actually want to openly kidnap my child!"

Opposite Chen Yun, Xi Luo, covered in Chen Yun's spittle, turned her head away.

She completely ignored the surprised gazes of Li Li Boyang and the Big Girl nearby.

Li Li Boyang had originally thought that Xi Luo's promise, made while patting her chest, that she could take him to the Mountain God Temple might involve some brilliant idea?

As it turned out, the other party actually came directly to confront Chen Yun?

And was sprayed all over by his own fierce mother, not daring to retort even a single word?

"Chen family girl, we are at least old acquaintances; can you not trust me?"

"I guarantee I will return your child before nightfall; I absolutely will not let a single hair on his head fall!"

Facing Xi Luo's solemn guarantee, Chen Yun became even more angry.

"Old acquaintances?"

"We only met once when we were children, didn't we?"

"When you came to my house last year, you didn't even use the main gate!"

Just as Chen Yun said, she and Xi Luo had only met once in their childhood.

Although that time Chen Yun had gotten lost by the river and was crying to go home, which is why she was noticed by Xi Luo who happened to pass by.

But that experience was simply too magical.

To make matters worse, before leaving, Xi Luo had tricked Chen Yun out of a string of candied hawthorns, leaving her with deep childhood trauma.

"So you noticed me back then?"

Now it was Xi Luo's turn to widen her eyes in surprise; she had thought Chen Yun hadn't discovered her presence.

"Do I look like a fool to you?"

"Meat appeared in the house from time to time; wouldn't anyone suspect something?"

"Besides, after eating that meat, my health did improve significantly, which is why I was able to safely give birth to Bu Ku Er."

In fact, Chen Yun had only suspected at first.

Later, by pretending to sleep a few times, Chen Yun discovered that the meat was brought to her home by a raccoon dog.

Its fur was a distinct crimson red, unlike that of ordinary raccoon dogs.

It made Chen Yun immediately recall the raccoon dog she had encountered when she got lost as a child.

After Li Li Boyang was born, Chen Yun also heard the rumors circulating in the village, which made her even more convinced of her guess.

"Since that's the case, what are you still worried about?"

"I just need your child to help me with something; once the task is done, I'll return him to you immediately!"

Glaring at Chen Yun with considerable irritation, Xi Luo emphasized again in a nearly frantic tone.

She never expected that the tearful little girl from over ten years ago would still be so difficult to deal with after growing up and getting married.

"No way, how old is Bu Ku Er? What help could he possibly give you?"

"If you really have a problem, can't I help?"

"If that doesn't work, we can always ask my husband! He certainly won't mind!"

Shaking her head like an electric fan, Chen Yun dug her heels in and refused to budge.

As a mother, she didn't care what Xi Luo wanted to do; Chen Yun absolutely would not allow her son to leave the village.

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