Chapter 57: Jing'an Village

Jing'an Village is located deep in the mountains, at the foot of a nameless great mountain. The path in the middle is narrow and steep, and there are even some venomous snakes and insects lurking about, which certainly gave Li Heng quite a search.

He was somewhat speechless; one should build roads first to achieve prosperity, right? In a place like this with such small paths, is there really no fear of falling off a cliff or being bitten to death by a venomous snake? The people of this village truly have nerves of steel.

Standing beside Li Heng was his Divine Dao clone, and this clone held that Yin Source Bead in its hand. The majestic Yin Qi contained within the Yin Source Bead was being slowly absorbed by the Divine Dao clone.

The reason that great Weird Demon retreated so easily back then was likely because it was certain that Li Heng, a normal human, could not use the Yin Source Bead at all. But how could it have imagined that Li Heng had a Divine Dao clone manifested from a Yin Demon Primordial Fetus?

He smiled slightly.

Now, there was no need to go looking for any place rich in Yin Qi. In terms of the Yin Qi contained in the Yin Primordial Qi, it was enough for the Divine Dao clone, which was like a newborn infant, to absorb for a long time.

Standing at the entrance of Jing'an Village, he looked out into the distance.

This was a plain and unremarkable little village. The houses within were scattered in an orderly fashion; some were covered with thatch, others with tiles, and wisps of cooking smoke were rising from the chimneys.

Dawn was breaking; it was time to make breakfast.

It looked natural and peaceful.

Placing the Divine Dao clone outside the village to hide it, Li Heng strode into Jing'an Village, directly startling some birds that had landed on the ground to peck at rice crumbs, causing them to flap away.

Although it was only the break of dawn.

There were already a few villagers on the roads of Jing'an Village, carrying hoes and shovels, clearly intending to head down to the fields to work. Li Heng was not surprised; rural folk naturally wake up early.

He stopped an honest-looking, simple man who appeared to be an old farmer who faced the yellow earth and turned his back to the sky.

"Old man, where is your village chief?"

In reality, these villagers had long since noticed Li Heng, this outsider, but seeing his luxurious attire and majestic appearance, they did not dare to approach at all.

They could only mutter in their hearts.

Which local ruffian has stirred up trouble again?

Could it be that people from the Government have come to make arrests?

But why are those arrogant yamen runners nowhere to be seen?

The villager stopped by Li Heng was also suddenly flustered. Heaven and Earth are my witness, he had lived for more than half his life and this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

"You... this... young master, what business do you have with the village chief? He lives in the middle of the village."

The old man paused for a moment, and involuntarily, he recalled what his child had once said: calling someone dressed like this a "young master" was absolutely correct.

It was just that he was puzzled in his heart: what is a "young master"?

"The center of the village? Then thank you."

Li Heng did not waste any more breath; after thanking him, he headed straight for the center of the village. The old man watched Li Heng's departing back, feeling puzzled in his heart.

Why was what his child said a bit off?

A young master would actually thank someone?

During the process of heading to the center of the village, Li Heng frowned, because his "Ten Thousand Mile Soul Pursuit" was cut off here and could not continue tracking.

This was also one of the reasons he spoke up to ask the villager.

Li Heng did not find it strange either.

Could the sealing array that could seal a great Weird Demon be found so easily? If it could be found so casually, it would have been undone by someone long ago; would it still be his turn to come knocking?

Come to think of it, it was strange.

He always felt that the layout of the houses in this Jing'an Village had a certain charm... to put it in plain language, the Feng Shui was too good, as if they were all arranged in some special position.

Arriving at the center of the village.

A tall building came into Li Heng's view.

Although most of it was made of wood.

Just by the scale of the land it occupied, it stood out from the surrounding houses, and it even had a courtyard. However, the courtyard was probably used for raising chickens. Li Heng could not help but sigh; although this village was a bit remote, the village chief was still the village chief.

He could always skim some money.

"The Demon Suppression Division has arrived; village chief, come out and meet me."

Li Heng looked at this tall house.

He shouted with a full, resonant voice.

He did not want to waste any more time; after all, who knew when that Weird Demon would break the seal? If it broke the seal, then with his current strength, he really could not handle it.

Inside the courtyard.

An old man approaching eighty, with a slightly hunched back, wore a look of worry; the commotion last night was too unsettling. Even the many chickens in the courtyard could not make him happy.

Li Heng's voice came, instantly making the old man freeze.

Immediately after, a look of wild joy appeared.

Demon Suppression Division? Could it be that the people from the Government have not abandoned us? Their village is saved!

The old man's body trembled, but it was from excitement. He hurriedly grabbed his cane and rushed toward the door. This was very likely their village's savior; he could not be negligent!

Quickly arriving outside the door, Li Heng's young and sturdy figure entered the old man's view, instantly making his expression stiffen.

"This lord? Are you a Demon Exorcist?"

The old man asked tentatively.

"Correct, I am. This is my Token."

Li Heng was very calm and took out his Token to display it. The old man blinked his eyes several times, looking again and again, confirming that this Token was not fake; he had seen one before.

"Then, my lord, where are the others?"

The old man looked at Li Heng and peered around.

The Token was real, but this was not enough to bring him joy. He had a bad premonition.

"There are no others; it is just me."

These words ruthlessly shattered the old man's hope. The eyes that had been somewhat bright instantly turned dim, and he went from a spirited old man to one with half a foot in the grave.

"The Government... have they abandoned us?"

The old man whispered and muttered.

Li Heng frowned; it seemed he had truly found the right person, and this village chief might know something. However, looking at the old man's expression of such despair, it seemed he did not trust him either.

"Whether you are abandoned or not, I do not know; I am only here to resolve the matter. Old man, speak your worries."

The village chief shook his head.

Perhaps because of excessive despair, he had completely let go of himself and spoke something shocking: "You young man, why come to such a dangerous place alone? I fear you have been made someone's scapegoat."

"Go back, go back, you cannot escape it."

The old man looked up at the sky, feeling incomparably melancholy.

Li Heng was speechless; he hated riddle-mongers the most. They could clearly explain things, yet they insisted on making everything hazy and confusing.

"Regarding all matters of Weird and Evil Demon, those who know the truth but do not report it shall be killed!"

He indifferently stated this Great Li Law.

The village chief's face stiffened; this young man had such a murderous aura, truly worthy of someone from the Demon Suppression Division. No, he could not die yet; the newly bought chicks had not grown up yet. Even if he were to die, he had to wait until the chickens were grown!

"Hmph, you came here without knowing anything?"

Perhaps knowing that his days were numbered, and having had contact with the Demon Suppression Division and Government officials before, he had no particular awe for Li Heng's identity as a Demon Exorcist.

Therefore, his words were somewhat casual.

It was just like an old man lecturing a junior.

Regarding the old man's words, Li Heng faced them calmly, so calmly that it carried a hint of murderous intent, which directly made the village chief shiver; this Demon Exorcist was so fierce, just like that man surnamed Meng from before.

"Fine, fine, then I will tell you."

The village chief spoke of the secret concerning Jing'an Village.