The Future Starts with the Children!

Ye Jing, however, secretly made up his mind.

In any case, he must find a way as soon as possible to completely eliminate the Evil Power in his body so that he can continue to protect the town and its residents without any worries.

As time went by, the simple library in Misty Rain Town gradually transformed from a blueprint into reality.

Every day, Ye Jing can be seen busily moving between construction sites. He not only supervises the progress of the project, but also personally participates in heavy and tiring work such as moving timber, laying bricks and plastering.

Despite being physically exhausted, he was filled with unprecedented satisfaction and joy, because he knew that this library would be the starting point for the town's children to explore knowledge and realize their dreams.

However, behind this joy, Ye Jing carries a heavy secret— the Evil Qi within him.

Since that rescue by the river, he has felt that power stirring more frequently, especially when he is physically exhausted or emotionally agitated. It seems that the Evil Qi is about to break through his control and be exposed to everyone at any moment.

Ye Jing knew that this was not only a threat to him personally, but also a potential threat to the peace of the town.

Therefore, he became even more eager to find a way to dispel the Evil Qi, but unfortunately, he was never able to find an effective solution.

The construction of the library is nearing completion, and the town's residents have joined in the final decorations and arrangements.

Some brought their own flowers to decorate the library; others donated books, which were placed on neat bookshelves.

Whenever Ye Jing sees these heartwarming scenes, she feels immense joy and gratitude.

He knew that this library was not just the result of his own hard work, but also the culmination of the collective efforts of the entire town.

However, just before the library was about to be completed, an unexpected accident once again put Ye Jing in the spotlight.

That day, Ye Jing was inspecting safety facilities at the construction site when he suddenly heard a series of urgent cries for help.

It turned out that a worker had fallen from a height while carrying heavy objects and was seriously injured.

Seeing this, Ye Jing rushed forward without hesitation, trying to catch the worker who was about to fall.

But at that moment, the Evil Qi within him went out of control again, and a powerful force erupted instantly, not only catching the worker steadily but also gently placing him on the ground.

This scene was witnessed by many workers present and villagers passing by.

They stared at Ye Jing in astonishment, their eyes wide.

At this moment, Ye Jing's eyes were bloodshot, and his body was shrouded in black energy.

Unlike last time, the water provided cover, and only a few children nearby saw it!

This time it will be many people from small towns!

"Don't be afraid, everyone. It's just a bit scary, but I won't hurt you!" Ye Jing explained.

An indescribable tension and unease instantly filled the air of the small town.

The workers stopped what they were doing, and the villagers also stopped in their tracks. All eyes were on Ye Jing.

Those scarlet eyes were particularly dazzling in the afterglow of the setting sun, and the black aura swirling around him inspired fear, as if he were a demon that had stepped out of an ancient legend.

"What... what's going on?" someone asked in a trembling voice, their voice filled with obvious fear.

"Ye Jing ... how could he have become like this?" Another villager shook his head in disbelief, his eyes filled with confusion and worry.

Faced with the crowd's panic, Ye Jing took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calmer, "Please calm down and let me explain. I do have an unusual power within me, but I assure you, this power will never be used to harm anyone. On the contrary, it has helped me protect this town and its residents many times at crucial moments."

Ye Jing's gaze swept over everyone present, his eyes filled with sincerity and determination, attempting to soothe everyone's emotions with his words. However, once rumors begin, they are like wild horses, difficult to control.

"But he looks so scary..." a child whispered, hiding behind his mother, his eyes filled with fear.

"Yeah, who knows if he might suddenly lose control and hurt us?" someone echoed, their tone clearly wary.

Upon hearing this, Ye Jing felt a surge of bitterness in his heart.

He understood that no matter how he explained, it wouldn't be easy to dispel everyone's fear and misunderstanding in a short period of time.

But he firmly believes that as long as he continues to prove his innocence and loyalty through his actions, he will one day win everyone's trust.

In the days that followed, rumors about Ye Jing spread throughout the town.

Some say he is a monster possessed by evil spirits, others say he has a dark secret.

These rumors hung over the town like dark clouds, disrupting the peaceful life that had been there.

However, behind this rumor, some people chose to believe Ye Jing.

They remember Ye Jing's daily contributions and dedication to the town, and how he stepped forward to protect everyone in critical moments.

They believed that he would never do anything to harm them.

Among them was a girl who trusted Ye Jing completely!

Xiao Li!

She is gentle and kind-hearted, always caring for everyone around her with a tender heart.

Ever since Ye Jing's Evil Power was exposed and rumors began to circulate in the town, Xiao Li's trust in Ye Jing has never wavered.

In her eyes, Ye Jing's eyes, which were usually full of warmth, revealed an indomitable spirit and struggle even when Evil Qi erupted. It was his courage to fight against the power within him, and even more so, his endless heart to protect the town.

Every morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierce through the thin mist and illuminate the Misty Rain Town, Xiao Li would quietly prepare a steaming hot meal, carefully wrap it up with her skillful hands, and then tiptoe towards the library construction site.

She knew that Ye Jing was always the first to arrive there, tirelessly contributing to the children's future.

"Brother Ye, this is the food I made. Please eat it while it's hot." Xiao Li's voice, like a gentle spring breeze, softly interrupted Ye Jing's busy figure. She stood there, holding a food box in her hand, her eyes sparkling with deep concern and admiration for Ye Jing.

Ye Jing turned around and saw that it was Xiao Li, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.

This warmth from the bottom of his heart seemed to temporarily dispel the gloom in his heart. "Xiao Li, thank you, you are always so thoughtful." He took the food box, a warm current welling up in his heart.

In this time filled with misunderstanding and fear, Xiao Li's trust and support were more precious to him than any words.

There seemed to be an unspoken understanding between the two. Xiao Li stood quietly to the side, watching Ye Jing eat the food she had prepared with gusto, her heart filled with satisfaction and happiness.

She wished time could stand still at this moment, so she could look at him a few more times and savor this rare tranquility and beauty a little longer.

However, whenever the night was quiet and Xiao Li lay in bed, the secret love in her heart grew wildly like weeds.