Only when enough Villager Ghosts had gathered, and it seemed no more would come, did Zhao Xun use [Fire Control] to burn them to death.
Burning so many Villager Ghosts at once was far easier than finding and burning them one by one.
Even if some Villager Ghosts had not come, their numbers should have dropped considerably.
Even if he had to burn the rest one at a time, it would not take much effort.
Only then did the two female ghosts realize they had been used as bait.
But rather than getting angry, they happily floated toward the village entrance again.
This time, they actually crossed beyond the village's boundaries without trouble.
"We... we're out!" the Long-Haired Female Ghost exclaimed, spinning excitedly in midair.
"We're finally free!" The Short-Haired Female Ghost bounced with joy as well.
Before they could enjoy their happiness for more than a few seconds, they suddenly felt their bodies weaken.
Their figures grew increasingly transparent, as though they would soon dissipate.
Both female ghosts were startled and hurried back into the village.
The discomfort vanished rapidly, and even their bodies returned to normal.
In that instant, their joy disappeared, replaced by disappointment and sorrow.
They had always thought they could not leave Zhou Family Village because the Villager Ghosts kept chasing them down and blocking their escape. Only now did they discover that even without the Villager Ghosts stopping them, they still could not freely leave Zhou Family Village.
That realization filled them with despair.
Was it because they had died here that their souls were bound to Zhou Family Village, never to gain freedom for all eternity?
The mere thought of that possibility left them feeling utterly suffocated.
"Does this mean we have to stay here forever?" The Short-Haired Female Ghost looked miserable. She