I'm so scared

Chapter 88 I'm so scared

Moonlight as water.

It cascades down the night sky like a waterfall, falling gracefully.

On Black Mountain.

On the edge of a cliff, a human-shaped figure sat quietly on a boulder, opened its mouth, and tilted its head back to swallow the bright moonlight like a whale.

The pure, yin energy of the moonlight, upon entering this object, immediately flows through its entire body, along every inch of its muscles and bones, and finally seeps into its interior.

The seemingly stiff and decaying body gradually developed a faint, lustrous sheen, dispelling the dense aura of death.

After a while.

It could no longer absorb the moonlight; its body was already saturated, and it couldn't help but let out a deafening roar!

roar-

In an instant, it seemed to transform into the eye of the storm, causing a fierce wind to blow through the surrounding mountains and forests, making the branches and leaves rustle.

The eerie roar quickly spread.

The dark forest fell into a deathly silence. Neither the passing spirits nor the monsters huddled in their lairs dared to make a sound.

In its eyes, the one that made such a commotion was clearly a ferocious creature that should not be provoked!

territory.

After the strange phenomenon finally disappeared, the crowd that had been watching the scene turned solemn and withdrew their light.

"Black Mountain has never seen such a strange phenomenon before, and we don't know if it's a sign of something."

Wang Shaohui looked at the old man beside him and asked, "Uncle Guanhai, you've seen a lot, have you ever encountered this situation before?"

"no."

Mo Guanhai shook his head and replied.

He had always worked in towns and cities and had never faced any major dangers before; this was the first time he had ever witnessed such a strange phenomenon.

But he quickly recalled some terrible rumors he had heard from others long ago, and his expression instantly became extremely serious.

Mo Guanhai immediately added, "However, I remember hearing someone mention a long time ago that powerful spirits would absorb the essence of moonlight to grow and transform, unleashing even greater power."

"Those are all terrifying monsters with the potential to reach the second tier, or even higher!"

These words were spoken.

In the darkness, the people at the territory's perimeter fell silent, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat oppressive.

Second-order spirit?

Having lived here for so long, the most common creatures they encounter are low-level, first-tier monsters like lantern ghosts; even mid-level, first-tier monsters like mud monsters are extremely rare.

What is the concept of a second-tier spirit?

They could probably destroy their village in an instant, right?

Shen Yi quickly interrupted everyone's fearful thoughts, saying calmly, "There's no need to be afraid. The people in town have made it very clear that the spiritual veins in our area are severed, so it's impossible for a second-tier spirit to be born here."

"Even if there were a spirit in Black Mountain with the potential to advance to the second tier, it wouldn't have enough resources to support its advancement; it would be stuck at the first tier!"

"Yes, A-Yi is right."

Mo Guanhai nodded in agreement.

"We are worrying unnecessarily. Unless we go deep into the core area of ​​Black Mountain, there is little hope of obtaining the resources to advance to the second tier."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt relieved.

After all, the foot of the Black Mountain was three or four miles away from them.

You have to go several miles deeper from the edge to reach the outer area.

The outer area extends for over ten miles before one can reach the inner area.

As for the inner area, it goes without saying that it is a region with dense mountains and crisscrossing ravines.

That is a wild and desolate ley line stretching for at least a thousand miles!

Why would this unknown spirit bother to return to their remote ravine when it could find second-tier resources in the core area of ​​Black Mountain?

Mo Guanhai pondered for a moment, his eyes flickering, and then suddenly said, "However, Ayi, I might know what this monster is."

"Does Fifth Master know?"

Shen Yi looked at him in surprise, "Why don't you tell me?"

"If I'm not mistaken, this monster is a one-eyed demon!" Mo Guanhai slowly uttered these three words.

One-eyed demon!

Shen Yi, Shen Kun, and Shen Yuan were immediately shocked.

They had encountered a one-eyed demon before!

"Moreover, this one-eyed demon might be the same one that Liu Wanhe and his group had their eye on back then."

Mo Guanhai let out a long sigh.

The reason Liu Wanhe and his group risked going out was to seize the essence within the One-Eyed Ghost in order to break through the shackles of the Qi and Blood Realm and advance to a higher level!

This was the only chance they saw that could allow a powerful individual to break through the shackles of the Qi and Blood Realm in the village!

It was this one-eyed demon that caused the dramatic change in the situation of Black Mountain Village.

Shen Yi fell into thought and said, "The One-Eyed Demon probably won't stay here for too long. If it wants to break through to the second tier, it needs to find a blessed land to undergo its transformation."

Mo Guanhai: "It's hard to say. I thought the one-eyed ghost had already left, but I didn't expect it to still be here. I don't know how long it will stay here, but we must take it seriously and do a good job of prevention."

Seeing everyone's tense expressions, Shen Yi smiled and said, "Don't worry, we're only speculating about this unknown entity right now. Maybe it's not a one-eyed demon at all, but some other spirit that accidentally came here."

"It will leave soon after it realizes there is no sacred place here."

"Let's go back, everyone."

Shen Yi called out to the crowd.

Everyone followed in his footsteps.

However, a few people remained where they were.

Shen Yi looked over and saw Wang Shaohui's son, Wang Shuo, inside.

They felt Shen Yi's gaze sweep over them and immediately tensed up, saying, "Village Chief, we want to use the Lantern Ghost to practice our archery skills and improve them so we can help the territory when facing dangers from spirits in the future!"

"good."

Shen Yi nodded, a hint of approval in his eyes, and then looked at the group of people.

Wang Shuo is already fifteen years old and has reached the second level of the Qi and Blood Realm.

Among the youths beside him, one or two had also entered the Qi and Blood Realm.

The rest of the children were all under twelve years old and had not formally practiced the Wild Bull Kung Fu.

However, although they were unable to formally train, they had developed a foundation in archery from a young age, which allowed them to hone their skills. Even if they lacked talent for training in the future, they could still become archers!

"Fifth Master, allocate more resources so that children under twelve can quickly build a solid physical foundation and practice the Wild Bull Kung Fu."

Shen Yi turned to look at Mo Guanhai.

"no problem."

Mo Guanhai looked at the eight children under the age of twelve and smiled, saying, "All eight of you come to the training ground tomorrow, and Grandpa Mo will arrange for someone to give you a good boost of nutrition."

"Thank you, Village Chief! Thank you, Grandpa Mo!"

The eight children immediately beamed with joy and obediently bowed in gratitude.

Shen Yi shifted his gaze to Wang Shuo and the other teenagers, some of whom were two or three years older than him.

"If you can master the Three Styles of the Wild Bull, you can also tell Fifth Master, and he will arrange for you to work in the hunting team."

"Thank you, village chief!" the boys said gratefully.

Shen Yi smiled, finished speaking, and turned to leave.

A group of teenagers were left behind, excitedly discussing the matter.

Huang Dahu and his hunting teams had to go out to hunt monsters again tomorrow, and Mo Guanhai had to oversee the development of the territory, so they all returned home soon.

Back in the courtyard.

Shen Yi smiled at Shen Kun and Shen Yuan beside him and said, "It's getting late, you two should go wash up and rest."

"Okay, big brother."

Watching them leave in a hurry, Shen Yi's smile faded, and his brows furrowed slightly.

Guan Yue had been watching him closely. When she saw Shen Yi stop in his tracks, she stepped to his side and said gently, "Ah Yi, you're still worried about that one-eyed ghost, aren't you?"

"Um.

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Shen Yi gave a nasal "hmm" and nodded in acknowledgment.

To be honest, he wasn't as relaxed and calm as he appeared on the surface.

No matter what, that unknown monster still possesses the potential to advance to the second tier.

Although there is a very high probability that he will not be promoted.

But—what if?

A sense of unease suddenly arose in Shen Yi's heart.

He was extremely insecure.

That's why I wanted to build a safe and secure base in this world!

This will prevent those vicious monsters from easily invading!

I'm so scared!

Shen Yi's chaotic thoughts condensed into this one sentence at this moment!

Looking back now, he realizes that in his previous life he lived in America, he also led a similarly anxious and unstable life.

They were terrified that one day they would be shot dead.

For various reasons, he wanted to build his own slaughterhouse to protect himself.

As for what happened later, he became a terrifying butcher in the eyes of the mafia, which was not what he wanted to see.

Shen Yi knew exactly what he wanted.

All he ever wanted was a safe and worry-free life!

Why did you have to send him to another, even more dangerous and terrifying place?

Shen Yi's face was gloomy.

At this moment, Guan Yue suddenly gently grasped his arm, her movement carrying a hint of cautious probing.

After confirming that Shen Yi did not show any resistance, she slowly hugged her arms tighter.

She didn't mind at all that she had pressed Shen Yi's arm tightly against her high, hot chest.

Guan Yue murmured softly, "Do you know, you look exactly like I did when I was seven years old."

Upon hearing her words, Shen Yi's thoughts, which had been immersed in the darkness of his mind, slowly began to return to normal.

He suddenly felt his arm sink into an amazingly soft spot, and couldn't help but look down at Guan Yue.

Her face showed struggle and confusion.

Seven years old?

"In my memory, my parents never had much contact with the villagers. They lived a secluded life, and I was the same way. I rarely went out from a young age, was usually quiet, and had no friends in the village."

"Everyone calls us weirdos from outside, but I clearly remember being in the village from the time I became conscious."

"I remember it snowed that night when I was seven years old, and it was very cold."

"At that time, a very small, pitch-black baby suddenly crawled into my house from outside. The baby had bloodshot eyes, very long and sharp teeth and nails, a ferocious expression, and made a piercing, chilling cry."

"That night, my parents died at the hands of this baby."

The images that Guan Yue had been suppressing in her heart surfaced one by one, her voice began to tremble, and her face gradually turned pale.

"It swallowed my parents whole, bite by bite, right in front of me."

She paused for a moment at this point.

"Back then, I was exactly like you are now, both of us were immersed in a kind of fear that seemed like a dream, but was actually incredibly real."

"Although I don't know why you are so afraid of the one-eyed ghost."

Guan Yue's voice was very gentle, as if she were taking care of Shen Yi, or as if she were taking care of the little figure hiding in the corner on the day her parents died.

"But I've experienced that feeling of being on the verge of collapse."

"At that time, I couldn't shout or run. I just squatted in the corner, trembling, and thought I might die there."

"So I know exactly how you feel right now, like being completely surrounded by darkness, feeling suffocated."

"Sometimes I think, if only there were someone by my side, who wouldn't have to do anything, just stay with me and tell me that everything is okay, that this feeling will pass."

"Now, I want to be with you. Even if we're not second-tier spirits, and even if we face anything, Ah Kun and Xiao Yuan will be there for you. It's okay."

Guan Yue looked up, her eyes gentle and concerned, trying her best to comfort Shen Yi's anxiety.

Shen Kun and Shen Yuan couldn't discern their elder brother's thoughts, but she could tell that Shen Yi's situation was similar to her own back then.

Guan Yue didn't want to see Shen Yi consumed by negative emotions, so she wanted to do everything she could to pull him back.

Shen Yi gazed at her, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly smiled.

"Guan Yue, you're quite good at comforting people, but aren't we getting a little too close?"

He looked down at the spot where his arm was dented, gesturing with his eyes.

"Well, sometimes, physical contact can make people feel safe."

Guan Yue hurriedly explained.

"What, you've tried it?"

"No, no, I just figured it out myself. During those dark days, I often thought about being in my parents' arms."

"But you are too tall and strong, I can't hold you in my arms."

Guan Yue waved her hands repeatedly as she spoke.

She looked up at Shen Yi's imposing figure, who was at the sixth level of the Qi and Blood Realm, and her eyes suddenly flickered.

"What happened after that?" Shen Yi was curious about the baby that her family had encountered that night.

It must be some kind of powerful spirit or monster, right?

Clearly, Guan Yue survived that night, but it's unclear exactly what happened.

"Later, I survived that night, and then my parents' friends in the village found out what had happened and took me back home."

"Couldn't you elaborate?"

"Didn't you say you weren't interested in other people's private affairs?"

Guan Yue smiled and turned to leave. After a few steps, she turned back and said with a smile, "I'll tell you more about it later when I have the chance. Get some rest."

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