When Darkness Falls, Light the Lamp
Chapter 141

I saw you. You didn't see me?

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"": 200, "": "", "": "Recently, the thing that had pursued her relentlessly after dark had stopped appearing.

The Oil Lamp was a beacon guiding that thing to her.

The Oil Lamp also warned Gu Yiren when that thing was approaching.

As long as she noticed the Oil Lamp flickering and snuffed out its flame, that thing could not find her quickly.

That was how Gu Yiren had survived until now.

Exactly how long had it been since that thing last appeared?

Three days, perhaps?

Yes, three days!

During those three days, Zhang Li had visited and brought excellent news: Luo Shan was finally leaving the village. She had been waiting all this time. The moment Luo Shan left, she would sense it and be able to respond!

It was two pieces of wonderful news at once. Not only might she not have to die, she might even be able to leave!

But instead of the opportunity to leave, a new danger had arrived!

"I can't go down the mountain... I might run into that thing again..." Gu Yiren muttered, clenching her teeth as she prepared to return to where she had been.

Then her expression changed again.

"How could this happen... My cousin..."

Her eyes reddened, brimming with tears.

"My cousin can't die..."

A trace of blood seeped from the corner of Gu Yiren's mouth. In her panic, she had bitten through her lip.

In the end, Gu Yiren resolutely left the room, rushed out of the house, and ran toward the way down the mountain.

The sunlight was still dazzling.

Luo Feng had gone back to fetch Gu Ya.

Luo Bin stood in front of the Wooden Cabin, a blade in his hand, making small movements.

His movements were tiny and looked rather petty,

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