Stay in the Village and Investigate the Evil God!

The old man hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. "Immortal Master, please follow me. However, the statue is extremely sacred, so please be sure to maintain a sense of reverence."

As the two entered the small temple, Ye Jing sensed an evil aura enveloping them.

He was startled, but maintained a calm demeanor on the surface.

He noticed that the statue's surface was engraved with many intricate runes and patterns, some old and some new. The new ones were probably the magic circle used by the Evil God to control the villagers.

"Indeed, it is very sacred!"

Ye Jing pretended not to notice anything unusual.

"Is that so!" the old man said, then knelt down and bowed respectfully before the statue.

Then I got up.

"Immortal Master, you can tell the gods whatever you have in mind. The gods will have mercy on you, and they will help you even if you don't offer any tribute!"

"Good."

Ye Jing dared not actually make a wish, as that might alert the Evil God.

He is now disguised as an ordinary cultivator, and his aura has also changed to that of an ordinary cultivator.

After pretending to make a wish.

"Thank you, sir. May I ask if I can stay overnight in the village? I've been having some troubles, and I think the scenery here is quite nice, so I'd like to relax and clear my head!"

Ye Jing asked.

The old man said that no outsiders had ever come here to worship!

That means the culprit is very likely someone from the village itself, so Ye Jing wants to investigate.

Even if the old man is lying, Ye Jing still wants to verify it!

If Ren really does manage to capture the key figure.

Then, once they figure out how the Divine Ability influences the Profound Yellow Great World, they'll have made a huge profit.

"Of course, Immortal Master, just go to the village at the foot of the mountain and find the village chief!" the old man said with a smile.

"Alright, goodbye then, old man!"

Ye Jing smiled slightly and walked down the mountain.

"Farewell, Immortal Master!"

There's definitely something fishy about this old man. I should find a chance to investigate him.

As Ye Jing walked and pondered, he soon arrived at the village at the foot of the mountain!

The village was very ordinary, with earthen-yellow houses and black roof tiles, and only a small stream running through it!

The sounds of children's laughter mingled with the sound of water, and many villagers were working in the fields outside.

If it weren't for that faint hint of Evil Qi, this might truly be a very peaceful village!

However, Ye Jing did not sense Evil Qi from everyone.

It seems the Evil God's influence was limited; not everyone was infected!

Ye Jing's arrival also attracted the attention of some villagers.

"Young master, who are you?" A middle-aged man put down his farm tools and walked towards Ye Jing.

"I'm just passing through and would like to stay a few nights. I'm feeling a bit down because I'm dealing with some troubles that are affecting my mind. I'm going through a period of hardship, so I'd like to clear my head here."

Ye Jing was lying, of course, in order to be able to live in the village.

This is where cultivating immortality is good; as long as one sentence affects Dao Heart, there's no need to find many reasons!

"Oh! So you're Immortal Master undergoing training. Welcome, welcome!"

The middle-aged man gave a friendly smile, then patted his chest. "My Wang Dazhu, and I'm a villager. Although this place is remote, we're very hospitable. I'll go find the village chief now!"

"Thank you, Brother Wang!"

Ye Jing smiled.

Led by Wang Dazhu, Ye Jing entered the village.

Many villagers cast curious glances at them along the way, and some bolder children even ran over!

I asked him some questions out of curiosity!

Ye Jing responded with a smile to each of their responses.

"Alright, we're here. That old man lying in the rocking chair over there is our village chief!" Wang Dazhu said, pointing to an old man swaying in a courtyard.

Ye Jing's eyes narrowed slightly, because the old man in front of him was the one with the strongest Evil Qi in the village!

Second only to the old guardian on the mountain!

Ye Jing's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm as he followed Wang Dazhu to the courtyard where the village chief was. He noticed that although the village chief possessed the strongest Evil Qi, he appeared outwardly normal, even giving off a kind and approachable vibe. This further heightened Ye Jing's vigilance regarding the Evil God's methods.

"Village chief, this is a passing Immortal Master who wishes to stay in our village for a few days," Wang Dazhu explained to the village chief.

The village chief opened his eyes, smiled and looked Ye Jing up and down a few times, then nodded and said, "Welcome, welcome! It's a great honor for you to come here, Immortal Master. There are empty rooms in the village; please choose any one to stay in."

After saying that, he acted as if nothing had happened and continued rocking back and forth in the recliner!

"Immortal Master, please don't mind him. That's just how the village chief is, but he's a very nice person!" Wang Dazhu said with a smile. "If you don't mind, Immortal Master, please stay at my house."

Ye Jing smiled and nodded. "Then thank you very much, Village Chief and Brother Wang. Please forgive me for any inconvenience caused."

Wang Dazhu warmly took Ye Jing back to his home and arranged a clean and tidy guest room for Ye Jing to stay in.

When the other villagers saw that a cultivator from out of town had come to stay, they all came over to greet him and curiously inquired about Ye Jing's background and purpose.

Ye Jing skillfully avoided the question about his true purpose, only vaguely stating that he was there to gain experience.

He noticed that while most villagers seemed warm and hospitable, a few had an odd glint in their eyes, as if they were hiding some secret.

Over the next few days, Ye Jing began to secretly investigate the unusual situation in the village.

Using his concealment Technique Method, he secretly observed the villagers who seemed to be influenced by the Evil God, trying to find traces of the Evil God's control.

But everyone is the same.

There's nothing strange about it at all.

There were no strange formations or items in the village.

Everything was peaceful.

Ye Jing knew he had to give the village a little push, otherwise things would just stay the same forever!

That night.

Moonlight spilled over the tranquil village, its silvery glow draping this simple place in a veil of mystery.

Suddenly, a figure appeared silently at the entrance of the village. He was dressed in a Black Robe and wore a hood, completely obscuring his face in shadow, giving people a chilling feeling.

The mysterious figure moved silently through the village streets, his steps light and swift, as if blending into the night.

He did not steal anything, nor did he disturb the villagers' sleep.

It was like a ghost; no one sensed it.

The mysterious man walked to the door of the first house, stretched out a hand, and gently carved a complex symbol on the door.

This symbol looks ancient and mysterious, exuding an indescribable aura.

After marking the house, he quickly left and moved on to the next one.

The next morning!

The villagers began to wake up one after another.

They were alarmed to find a strange symbol on their door. The villagers discussed it amongst themselves, trying to guess its meaning!