bookpub Chapter 39 The Vengeful Infant
Chapter 39 The Vengeful Infant
Fengnian Street is located in the main urban area of Yongkang County, but it is on the edge of the main urban area.
The buildings here are mostly old, and some have even collapsed. There are not many pedestrians on the road, and it is far less bustling than the main street area, but it is much better than the thatched hut area.
This place at least provides shelter from the wind and rain, allowing people to sleep soundly.
This is the kind of life that many ordinary people hope to live now.
"Those damned evil cultists from the Divine Talisman Society not only seized my residence, but also tried to kill me. They are truly inhuman beasts."
"Luckily, I sensed something was wrong and ran away beforehand, otherwise I would have died at the hands of these cult thieves."
"My savings, which I've kept hidden in the water temple for many years, will probably end up in the hands of those cult thieves. It's truly hateful."
The old sorceress stood by the fireplace inside the house, a look of resentment flashing in her eyes.
She had never suffered such a great loss in all these years.
She now wishes she could drink the blood of those cult members and eat their flesh.
Only in this way can she quell the hatred in her heart.
"You two little bastards, all you do is slack off and sleep! If you'd given me a warning earlier, all my money wouldn't have been lost!"
"For the next three days, you will be punished by repenting by the fireplace. If you commit the same offense again, the punishment will be doubled."
"Stop so noisy! All you do is cry, cry, cry! What good does crying do? Will it bring my money back?"
"Hurry up and get in the stove, or I'll have to add more charcoal myself!"
The old sorceress was talking to thin air, muttering to herself as if she were talking to someone.
But if someone is nearby, they will find that the old witch is all alone, talking to herself.
Coupled with the old witch's appearance at this moment, it only makes people feel more terrified.
Before long, the old woman looking at the stove suddenly had a look of pleasure on her face, and her mood suddenly calmed down a lot.
"The situation in the city is unclear now, and Yongkang County may not be able to hold out."
"Given the nature of those heretical cultists from the Divine Talisman Society, if they were to capture Yongkang County, they would definitely unleash another massacre and offer a blood sacrifice to that so-called Talisman Mother."
"Yongkang County is not safe. If you want to leave Yongkang County now, you have to spend a lot of money to have a chance to buy a boat ticket to leave."
"I need to raise a large sum of money as soon as possible and prepare to leave in advance."
The old sorceress began to make plans in her mind.
Her retreat into the city was merely a temporary measure.
Although the forces within the city united to drive the Divine Talisman Society out of the main urban area today, the old sorceress still feels that the Divine Talisman Society is stronger and Yongkang County may not be able to hold out.
If Yongkang County falls to the Divine Talisman Society, then it is highly likely that the blood sacrifice to the Talisman Mother mentioned in the latest newspaper will also happen here, and even more people will die!
"Those poor people are so stingy, you can't squeeze any money out of them."
"If you want to make big money, you still have to focus on the wealthy families in the city."
"But these wealthy families are not easy to deal with in a short period of time."
"Apart from the one from the Yang family, there really is something wrong with him."
"He was pulled into the water by a water ghost and is cursed by it."
"Since I can't wait for him to come to me for help, I'll use some other methods to force him to come to me."
"I'll just do a quick sloppy job, and once I get the money, I'll take a boat and leave Yongkang County."
The old fortune teller pondered in her heart where she could make a lot of money.
Various faces flashed through her mind, but she rejected them one by one because those people were difficult to deal with; otherwise, she would have made the money long ago!
The moment Yang Jian's face appeared in the old sorceress's mind, she made a decision.
Because she had a way to alleviate the water ghost curse on Yang Jian, although it wouldn't last long and the condition would relapse after a few days, but that was enough for the old sorceress!
"Last time, when Yang Erlang heard me asking for money, he didn't care at all. But when I said I wanted the lives of twenty children, he immediately refused my treatment and even had me thrown out."
"If I don't mention the lives of twenty children this time, he should beg me to break the water ghost curse on him!"
"It's a bit of a shame we can't create a few more vengeful spirits this time, but let's make as much money as possible!"
The old sorceress repeatedly recalled Yang Jian's reaction at the time.
She originally thought that a spoiled brat like Yang Jian wouldn't care about the lives of ordinary people, or even value human life, which is why she specifically asked for the lives of twenty children to help him alleviate the water ghost curse.
This requires multiple rounds of relief, from which she can also reap more benefits.
However, she miscalculated.
"You will all go to the Yang residence tonight and possess this man to worsen the water ghost curse on him."
"If you do a good job, I will cancel your punishment."
The old sorceress took out a small, pre-made figurine with Yang Jian's name and address written on the back.
Originally, having Yang Jian's birth date and time would have been even more effective, but she couldn't get her hands on it.
However, she possesses a vengeful spirit. Given Yang Jian's insufficient yang energy, the vengeful spirit's possession is enough to worsen the water ghost curse on Yang Jian, causing him unbearable pain and making him feel like he is about to die.
This would also alleviate the humiliation she felt when she was kicked out.
She was preparing for the Divine Symbol Society even though it wasn't originally planned, but now she's bringing it forward a bit.
"Yang Jian, I'm waiting for you to come begging to me."
"This time I need a lot of money."
The old sorceress looked toward the Yang residence, as if she could already see Yang Jian kneeling on the ground begging her to save his life!
Those who are usually high and mighty will only become more wretched when facing death.
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"Second Young Master, this is it!"
"This place is a bit eerie; I felt a chill as I approached it."
In front of an old courtyard, Jin Rong stopped, tightened his clothes, and frowned slightly.
As he approached, he suddenly felt a chill, as if a cold wind was blowing.
Yang Jian stepped forward and looked at the courtyard in front of him.
The old, mud-brick houses are surrounded by high walls and tightly closed wooden doors, making it impossible to see inside.
What's different about this place is that it feels a bit cold when you get close to it.
If you're not paying attention, you might think it's just a cold breeze blowing by.
Yang Jian looked at Jin Rong and nodded slightly.
After dripping cow tears into their eyes and preparing a few willow leaves in their hands, everyone moved closer to the wall to avoid the view of the wooden door.
Seeing this, Jin Rong raised his hand to signal, and a member of the Meiyu Gang stepped forward.
"Knock knock knock!"
The gang member walked to the door and knocked heavily.
The wooden door creaked and swayed incessantly, as if it might break at any moment.
Who is it?
"Is there something you need?"
An aged voice rang out from inside the door.
His tone carried a hint of wariness.
"Knock knock knock!"
The person knocking on the door remained silent, but kept knocking.
The commotion grew louder and louder; the door was almost falling apart!
"Crunch~"
Seeing this, the person inside finally opened the door.
If we don't open it soon, the door will break!
The courtyard is old-fashioned, and the wooden door is even older and more worn, unable to withstand any impact.
If outsiders try to force their way in, this old wooden door is no match for them.
"Hey sir, is there something you need?"
An elderly face appeared inside the door. Seeing the unfamiliar person knocking, the face wore a warm and ingratiating smile, and asked with a puzzled expression.