Those black lumps of flesh gave off waves of rich fragrance, carrying a power that bewitched the mind.
Bai Jingwen and his two companions were not the only ones affected.
Even Xiao Wenbin, a Martial Master in the Meridian Opening realm, went glassy-eyed. His throat grew dry, and he could not help stepping forward.
"Meat... such fragrant meat..."
Just as their minds clouded over and they were about to throw themselves upon those eerie lumps of flesh and feast, Chen Mu's gaze suddenly turned cold.
"Still daring to play at gods and ghosts..."
He abruptly formed a hand seal and unleashed his spell. Demon-Banishing Violet Lightning answered his will, crackling forth as electric serpents that coiled around the creature.
In an instant, the mountain-sized Three Joys Goddess let out a wail. The flesh beneath her body charred, giving off a foul stench.
Everyone snapped awake, badly startled.
"Junior brother, what exactly is this..."
Sweat beaded on Xiao Wenbin's forehead, his heart pounding with dread.
Beside him, Bai Jingwen suddenly cried out in shock.
"No, th-this... this is black tai sui?"
"Those villagers were raising black tai sui?!"
He seemed to recognize the monster's origins and blurted it out, terror filling his eyes.
The others had no idea what black tai sui was. Bewildered and anxious, they were about to ask.
But Chen Mu said, "Senior brother, take the three of them outside first."
"Leave this place to me."
At his words, Xiao Wenbin frowned slightly, then said gravely, "Be careful, junior brother. I'll stand guard outside."
With that, he grabbed Bai Jingwen, called to the two constables, and withdrew through the doorway.
Only after everyone had left did Chen Mu withdraw his divine ability.
The Three Joys Goddess immediately stopped wailing.
Her enormous body sagged limply, lying prostrate upon the