Chapter Seventy-Three: The Inside Story of Liujia Village
Han Qianyu and Cui Hao crossed the Beiyanshan Road and saw a large village. The houses of the village stretch along the foot of the hill into the distance. The houses are arranged in such a neat manner that they resemble pieces in a checkerboard. Originally, such a large village should be a lively and prosperous scene, but now, it is terrifyingly deserted.
"Is this Liujia Village?" Cui Hao said in disbelief.
"The entire Beiyan Mountain, the only village, should be right. Han Qianyu replied.
"But why is the atmosphere in this village so weird?" Cui Hao said with his shoulders slumped.
"Maybe the villagers are going to sleep. Han Qianyu guessed.
"Unlikely, right? The sun has just set. Cui Hao exclaimed.
"The customs are different from place to place, so go down and ask and you will know. Han Qianyu said.
So, the two went down the mountain together.
As soon as they entered the village, Han Qianyu and the others saw an old man on crutches.
Han Qianyu was extremely excited, and hurriedly stepped forward to ask.
"Uncle ......"
Before Han Qianyu could speak, the uncle glanced at him with disgust, and then walked into a small room next to him without looking back on crutches.
"This old man is really not interested, don't you just ask for news? It's like seeing a ghost. Cui Hao said with a frustrated face.
"Let's go forward and ask again, maybe, this uncle can't see anyone. Han Qianyu said.
Cui Hao nodded, and the two continued to walk along the village road.
At this time, two young people were talking about something in each other's ears.
Han Qianyu was overjoyed and walked towards the two of them, looking respectful, but the two of them didn't want to see Han Qianyu when they saw them, so they quickly turned their heads, interrupted the conversation, and went into their own rooms.
"How can these people be like this? I don't know anything about hospitality. Cui Hao said angrily.
"Don't blame them. Han Qianyu shook his head and said, "Maybe I'm too rude." ”
"I think it's the villagers who have ghosts in their hearts. Cui Hao said.
"Let's take a look, the village is so big, you can always find something. Han Qianyu said.
Although Cui Hao was not happy, he could only follow Han Qianyu to move forward.
The same is true of some villagers along the way, who were frightened when they saw Han Qianyu and the others, and closed their doors.
As long as the two of them walked, the door was closed. A village of hundreds of households, but it is as quiet as a pool of stagnant water.
"Fourth, let's go. These villagers don't entertain us at all. Cui Hao complained bitterly.
"No, I can't. Han Qianyu shook his head, and then said, "I promised Uncle Liu, I must return this favor." ”
"Shall we come back next time?"
"It's all here, if you don't find out, won't you go in vain?"
"But it's so dark, we don't even have a place to sleep. Cui Hao glanced at the bright moon in the sky and said disappointedly.
"Bear with me. Han Qianyu comforted.
The two continued to move forward, and suddenly saw a middle-aged woman on the side of the road, the woman seemed to be packing up the things at the door, completely unaware that Han Qianyu and Cui Hao had already walked towards her.
"Auntie. Han Qianyu called cordially.
The woman raised her head and glanced at Han Qianyu, the difference was that she was not as timid as the villagers before.
The woman's appearance was mediocre, but she looked very friendly, which also eliminated the boredom in Han Qianyu's heart for a while.
"Can I ask you something?" asked Han Qianyu.
"Come in and talk. The woman nodded slightly, looking very friendly.
"Good!"
Han Qianyu followed Cui Hao into the house.
The room was very spacious, but very simple, some cups and bowls of tea were very neatly arranged, even the tables and chairs were spotless, and it could be seen that this woman was an extremely virtuous person.
"Two young heroes, please take a seat!" the woman said politely.
Hearing this, Han Qianyu and Cui Hao each found a chair to sit down.
"Xu'er, pour tea for the two young heroes. The woman called out to the children in the room.
Hearing this call, the child poked his head out of the room, although he was very curious about the arrival of Han Qianyu and the others, but his face was full of great reluctance.
The child was about eight or nine years old, with big eyes and an extremely delicate face.
"Mother, why are you leading the living into the house again?" the child pouted.
"Don't talk too much, quickly pour tea for the two young heroes, and my mother will go to the kitchen to prepare something to eat." The woman glanced at the child and said.
"Oh. The child nodded.
This scene made Han Qianyu and Cui Hao very curious.
The people of this village seem to have some misunderstanding about the living, but this woman does not seem to be affected.
After a long time, the child carried a big teapot, put two teacups on the table near Han Qianyu and Cui Hao, and then filled the teacups.
"Drink it, if it weren't for my mother's order, I wouldn't have seen you!" the child glared at Han Qianyu and Cui Hao, full of unhappiness.
"You kid!" Cui Hao was a little angry, and was about to say something, but was stopped by Han Qianyu.
"Little brother, is it okay for my brother to ask you something?" Han Qianyu smiled bitterly.
"I don't know, I won't tell you, scoundrel!" the child covered his ears.
"This ......" Cui Hao's face was ugly. They had never done anything from beginning to end, but they had been treated like villains by the villagers, even this child.
Han Qianyu disagreed, and continued, "Brother just wants to know, what are your villagers afraid of?"
Although Han Qianyu knew that the villagers were also a little afraid of the two of them, this didn't seem to be the point.
The child took his little hand away and said, "Aren't you afraid of that stinky mountain demon!"
"Mountain Demon?"
Han Qianyu and Cui Hao were both shocked.
"Don't say it, don't say it, I can't tell you scoundrels. The child found a chair and sat down, with his back to the two of them, as if he was angry about something.
"Xu'er, you're being naughty again. ”
The woman walked into the hall, holding a pot of white rice porridge in one hand and a plate of hot steamed buns in the other.
The woman put the white rice porridge and steamed buns on the table, and then said to Han Qianyu and Cui Hao, "The two young heroes, please dine, the hospitality is not good, please forgive me." ”
"No, Auntie is polite. Han Qianyu said.
Seeing that the two of them looked puzzled and had not eaten for a long time, the woman asked, "What's the matter?"
"No, no, no. Han Qianyu waved his hand.
"I just have a question I want to ask Auntie. Han Qianyu said.
The woman was stunned, and then said, "Young man, excuse me." If I can help, I'll let you know. ”
Han Qianyu nodded, and then said, "About the mountain demon, what is going on?"
Hearing this term, the woman was shocked and said weakly, "You all know it?"
"I hope my aunt can tell the truth. Han Qianyu said.
"Xu'er, are you talking nonsense to others again?" the woman asked, glancing at the child sitting in the chair.
"Xu'er is not talking nonsense, the mountain demon is real. It gets angry and wants to eat people. The kid grinned.