Bai Niannian had always hated evil as much as she hated her enemies. After experiencing various hardships, she did not believe in so-called heavenly gods.
If it were truly heavenly gods abducting maidens, then they were nothing but lecherous scoundrels!
Thinking of this, Bai Niannian gritted her teeth.
Seeing Bai Niannian's righteous gaze, the woman seemed to find the best solace and smiled with relief, "If everyone in the world were as warm-hearted as you, how wonderful it would be."
Bai Niannian scratched her head sheepishly, "Alright, it's about time. Let's set off quickly."
The woman said no more, nodded slightly to Bai Niannian, and then got into the carriage.
In just a moment, the carriage set off.
The carriage moved forward majestically.
Feng Ninghe picked up a book and began to read, while Si Jianye crossed his arms and closed his eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
Outside the carriage.
Feng Xing specifically looked at Bai Niannian, "Niannian, the heavenly gods marry every month. They are likely lustful. No matter what happens, you should stay far away and never try to be a hero."
Bai Niannian understood Feng Xing's meaning. Her slender jade fingers gently stroked her chin, "In terms of looks, the most beautiful person is Master. Even if this heavenly god wanted to abduct someone, he would have to consider carefully whether he had the ability."
Feng Ninghe had a close relationship with the King of Hell.
Although they only maintained outward harmony, everyone knew the unspoken truth.
Daring to abduct the King of Hell's woman would have dire consequences.
A faint smile appeared on Feng Xing's handsome face, and he nodded with slight approval, "You are right. Daring to snatch the King of Hell's woman is like courting death. However, we must still proceed with caution to prevent any unforeseen circumstances. What if this so-called heavenly god happens to fancy you?"
Bai Niannian was dismissive, "Axing, with you and Master here, nothing will happen to me. What do I have to fear?"
Feng Xing, however, furrowed his brows at this moment, a hint of seriousness appearing on his face, "While that is true, with us around, you will naturally be safe. But you must also be careful."
They did not know what awaited them in the village.
Naturally, they needed to be cautious.
Bai Niannian's eyes lit up at this moment, as if she had discovered something. She leaned in with great interest, "Axing, are you perhaps worried about me?"
The moment the female voice reached his ears, Feng Xing's expression became somewhat evasive. He dared not meet her gaze, and even his male voice became somewhat fawning, "This... Of course, we have gone through life and death together, and we are already one. How could anything happen to you?"
Seeing Feng Xing's stammering appearance, Bai Niannian chuckled softly, her mood involuntarily lifting.
The carriage swayed and rumbled along.
Si Xinxin and Xiao Zhao dozed in the carriage.
"We're here!"
"This is it!"
A slightly excited and nervous female voice rang out, immediately capturing everyone's attention.
Si Xinxin, who had been dozing, opened her eyes, yawned, and stretched out her small hand to lift the carriage curtain.
The carriage stopped not far from the village.
The village was sparsely populated and looked exceptionally desolate.
Everyone quickly got out of the carriage and looked at the village before them.
"This is Chen Family Village?"
Feng Ninghe raised her eyebrows slightly, gazing silently at the stone tablet carved in front of the village.
If she remembered correctly, Chen Family Village was the most populous village.
It was more like a small town than a village.
Xiao Zhao blinked his azure eyes, his gaze fixed on the village before him. He did not hide his doubts, "How did a perfectly good village become like this? It looks lifeless, as if there are no living people."
The woman's eyes immediately showed a look of emotion, and she sighed continuously, "Chen Family Village was not like this before. After the priest came to the village, everything changed."
"Why don't you escape?"
Bai Niannian voiced her doubts, "As long as you leave Chen Family Village, what can this so-called priest do to you?"
Mentioning this, the sorrow in the woman's eyes deepened, and her face drooped, "It's not that we don't want to escape, but those who tried to escape Chen Family Village all died. Even though I sought medical help everywhere, I dared not leave Chen Family Village."
Feng Ninghe's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and her cold female voice slowly fell, "How did they die?"
Facing the question, the woman recounted everything she knew, "At first, many people decided to escape in the dead of night, but they didn't get far before they all died! The priest said they had offended the heavenly gods, and that anyone who dared to disregard the heavenly gods' might would only have death as their end! Since then, no one has dared to escape."
Feng Ninghe stepped forward without hesitation, walking towards the front, "Let's go. We'll familiarize ourselves with the village and assess the situation before deciding on our next course of action."
The woman hurried to lead the way, "If anyone asks, tell them you are divine doctors I invited to treat Xiao Ya. That way, no one will be suspicious."
The village was deserted, and there was no one on the streets except them.
The entire village exuded a sense of desolation.
Feng Ninghe carefully observed her surroundings, "You offer young and beautiful women as brides to the heavenly gods, and the heavenly gods will protect you. Logically, nothing should be wrong now. Why haven't we seen a single person?"
The woman counted the days on her fingers. As if she had thought of something, she quickly said, "Today is the day the High Priest selects a bride for the heavenly god. Everyone is waiting at the altar! On normal days, you could still see people walking on the streets, but only the young girls dare not go out."
"Oh?"
Feng Ninghe seemed to have found something interesting. She cupped her hands slightly towards the woman, "Then please lead the way. Let us see what this so-called High Priest is like."
The woman did not refuse and softly cautioned, "The High Priest will select a bride today and will take the bride away a week later. You are strangers, and it is inconvenient to appear before the High Priest. What if he fancies you..."
The woman's gaze specifically swept over Feng Ninghe and Bai Niannian.
These two young ladies before her had extraordinary temperaments. One was stunningly beautiful, capable of toppling cities and nations, while the other had a delicate and refined appearance, like a charming maiden from a good family.
The looks of these two young ladies surpassed those of the vast majority of people, and it was hard to guarantee that the High Priest would not set his sights on them.
The woman was still waiting for this group to save her beloved daughter, so she was unwilling to see them meet with disaster because of this.
Feng Ninghe smiled and replied softly, "You are right. We will hide in the shadows and not reveal ourselves, so as not to arouse suspicion."
Only then did the woman relax and stride forward, leading the way, "Everyone, I know of a very hidden alleyway where you won't be discovered. I will take you there now."
Soon, the woman stopped.
Everyone hid in the shadows, quietly observing their surroundings.
The woman hurriedly pointed to a man in a Taoist robe standing in front, "That is the High Priest!"
The villagers knelt in unison, their heads bowed low as if receiving a sacrament.
The man in the Taoist robe had a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks, with a shifty and cunning appearance.