Chapter 194: Leaving the Darkness
He Yi had never seen this dog before, or rather, even if he had, he wouldn’t have paid attention to such an ordinary black dog. However, seeing the dog now, he was slightly surprised. It was strange that a place as ominous as this, where all living things avoided at all costs, had a dog wander in. He was also surprised by the dog’s injuries and scars.
This was clearly a severely injured dog, not only scarred but also missing an eye and part of its tail, making it look ugly and frightening. He Yi, being a normal person, frowned at the sight of the black dog, feeling a bit disgusted.
However, his expression soon softened slightly. This change wasn’t due to a sudden burst of compassion, but because the sight of the dog reminded him of his brother, He Gang. He Gang had been severely injured and disfigured after being attacked by a pack of demonic black jackal dogs in the Confusion Lands. After a series of events, he now looked neither human nor ghost, causing He Yi, as the elder brother, to feel heartache. Somehow, seeing this black dog, He Yi felt a sudden pang of sympathy.
So, instead of chasing the black dog away, He Yi paused to watch it for a moment before walking over. The black dog watched him silently without moving, neither retreating nor avoiding him. There was a strange glimmer in its single eye, fixated on He Yi.
He Yi glanced at the dog and then outside the door, confirming that there was no one else around. It seemed no one had deliberately brought the dog here. This made it even more puzzling, as He Yi had noticed that this place was filled with a dense, ominous atmosphere that repelled all living creatures. Not even rats or cockroaches could be seen in this cemetery.
Could it be that the dog’s black color made it unafraid of the darkness of the cemetery? This absurd thought crossed He Yi’s mind, making even him feel bored. Still, he felt some goodwill towards the dog and waved at it, saying, “This isn’t a place for you. Go away.” He made a shooing motion as he spoke.
The black dog took two steps back, still staring at He Yi. Perhaps because He Yi hadn’t shown much hostility and had even been somewhat gentle, the dog didn’t react aggressively. It glanced into the cemetery’s courtyard, seemingly hesitant. The dark and eerie atmosphere inside clearly made it uncomfortable, and it didn’t want to enter.
After a moment’s hesitation, the dog retreated more than a yard and lay down under a big tree, as if waiting for something. He Yi glanced in that direction, shook his head, and decided not to bother. He had enough trouble dealing with people; who had the time to worry about a dog?
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