Chapter 191: The Villagers’ Movements
Chang Yang’s heart gave a jolt, and he immediately ordered, “Quick, lead the way!”
That disciple finally turned around and led everyone toward the southern side of the village. After passing through several small paths, they really did see flickers of firelight not far ahead in the medicinal fields.
The group quickened their pace. When they got closer, they realized the firelight wasn’t from a blaze but from torches being held up. Faintly, they could even hear shouts of anger. A large crowd had gathered there—men and women alike, and even children on the outer edge watching the commotion. No wonder the village seemed deserted; everyone had come here.
The men appeared to have surrounded something, each holding tools like hoes and sickles, their faces filled with rage as they pointed and shouted.
“We finally found this bringer of misfortune! He’s right in this cave!”
“Quick, kill him! The people in the village died because of him!”
“That’s right! If we let him stay, the whole village will be doomed! We can’t let this jinx keep causing harm!”
“These past few years, how many people has he brought death to? Even the medicinal fields were ruined because of him!”
“The whole village worked so hard for so many years, and because of him, it’s all been for nothing! This time, we can’t let him escape again!”