One Step Away

This also explains why, after Yin Yunze pierced Huang San's eyes with the Snake Bone Whip and then roasted them with Fox Fire, Grandfather Huang Three's burned eyes healed so quickly. Feelings, after all, don't exist in the physical body!

Hearing Grandfather Huang Three reveal his shortcomings, Yin Yunze breathed a sigh of relief, feeling much less pressure.

It turns out that Grandfather Huang Three, like Yin Yunze, was just a half-baked quack who was sometimes effective and sometimes not!

The thought that he was facing Land God who was not in its complete form gave Yin Yunze a renewed sense of confidence.

"So, what do I need to do?"

Looking at Grandfather Huang Three, Yin Yunze tentatively asked a question.

"It's actually very simple. Third Grandfather needs you, little fox girl, to enter Third Grandfather Three Temple with him. Then, Third Grandfather can temporarily control my true form, and you, little fox girl, can take the opportunity to kill us!"

At this point, a look of desolation appeared on Grandfather Huang Three's face. "If we don't do this, if things continue like this, no one in this village will survive!"

"I never imagined you, sir, to have such a selfless and compassionate heart!"

A hint of admiration appeared on his face again, but Yin Yunze changed the subject without hesitation.

"Actually, I'd be quite willing to help you, sir! But I came unprepared this time, and I'm afraid I'll disappoint you! So, if you don't let me leave, I'll definitely come back in three days, fully prepared, and then I'll ask you to come and die!"

Yin Yunze would only believe the credible parts of what Grandfather Huang Three said.

After all, more sophisticated lies are made by mixing truth with falsehood. Therefore, Yin Yunze believed that the key information was true.

But as for the old weasel's claim that inviting him in was to kill its crazed true form, Yin Yunze absolutely did not believe it.

It's not that Yin Yunze doesn't believe that Grandfather Huang Three truly possessed such high moral character; he wouldn't let his own selfishness negate the nobility of others.

It was purely because Grandfather Huang Three used mind control without saying a word from the beginning that Yin Yunze remained highly suspicious from start to finish.

If you were truly going to be so upright and honest, would you have needed to resort to such despicable methods in the first place?

If I explain it clearly, is it really true that Yin Yunze won't agree?

Even when Yin Yunze was about to leave, they had to use such violent means to stop Yin Yunze.

If it weren't for the protective Peace Character Talisman, the force of that blow might have really made Zhao Wan's small body cough up blood.

Acting with malicious means, one's purpose can never be as noble as he claims.

"I know you, little fox girl, suspect me, but the reason I used those methods to stop you was because I knew you had protective abilities that wouldn't harm you, which is why I was so ruthless."

As if guessing Yin Yunze's suspicions, Grandfather Huang Three also explained the reason for the previous limp.

Of course, Yin Yunze scoffed at this claim.

Anyone can make excuses for themselves after the fact!

Yin Yunze could also say that he knew this Grandfather Huang Three was Avatar and couldn't harm him, which was why he had warmed his brain with Fox Fire earlier!

Knowing that this might not convince Yin Yunze, Grandfather Huang Three offered a new reason. "The reason I won't let you leave, little girl, is because I can't hold on much longer either."

If you go and don't come back, your third grandfather won't be able to find another person to help. So, your third grandfather knows he's done something wrong, but he doesn't have a better solution!

"Old man, there's an old saying: 'A forced melon is never sweet!'"

Looking at Grandfather Huang Three, Yin Yunze remained unmoved and sneered, "You want me to help you get rid of your true form, but you're trying to force me to stay. I just won't comply. Aren't you just wasting your time?"

"Not only are you wasting my time, but I'm wasting yours too! You might as well just let me leave! Or are you simply lying to me? Everything you've said is a lie!?"

As he spoke, Yin Yunze pulled out a handful of Fire Character Talisman, his face darkening. "Old man, you've revealed your true colors! If your true form were here, I wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous—"

But you're just an Avatar that's lost contact with the original body. If I get really angry, you can't stop me!

It would be better if you let me leave; that way you can hold on for a few more days and maybe even meet someone willing to help you!

Hearing Yin Yunze's attitude of revealing his true intentions, Grandfather Huang Three fell silent.

I wonder if she regrets revealing the truth to Yin Yunze.

Fingers with long fingernails tapped on the dragon-head cane, producing a series of irritating knocking sounds.

After waiting quietly for a while, seeing that Grandfather Huang Three still didn't give a reply, Yin Yunze, whose patience was gradually wearing thin, didn't want to waste any more time.

Just as he was about to activate the Fire Character Talisman in his hand, Grandfather Huang Three sighed and said softly, "So be it, so be it! Little Fox Girl, you're right, forced love is never sweet."

However, I reckon there aren't many days left, and I really can't wait for anyone else! So, as you said, little fox girl, I'll give you three days to prepare. After three days, when you're ready, come back and help me with this favor! Today, little fox girl, you can leave whenever you want!

As he spoke, Grandfather Huang Three actually took a few steps to the side, finally clearing the way for the road leading out of Upper Creek Village.

Grandfather Huang Three even made a gesture, with his right hand resting on his dragon-head cane and his left hand outstretched, indicating that Yin Yunze could leave.

Yin Yunze was somewhat puzzled by Grandfather Huang Three's sudden change of heart and agreement. Could it be that Yin Yunze had guessed wrong? Or was Grandfather Huang Three planning to use the pretense of letting him go as a pretext to ambush Yin Yunze?

While pondering, Yin Yunze did not immediately begin his actions.

Just then, Yin Yunze heard Grandfather Huang Three shake his head and sigh, "What, little fox girl, have you changed your mind about staying here? Are you going to help your grandpa right now?"

"----Your third grandfather asked you to stay and help before, but you refused and insisted on leaving. Now that your third grandfather has made way for you and let you go, you still won't leave! You little girl are so fussy. If you want to help, then help; if you want to leave, then leave. Don't make your third grandfather unhappy!"

Hearing what Grandfather Huang Three said, Yin Yunze also felt that this was no big deal, so after using the Power of Incense Offerings to bless himself, he also jumped down from the tree.

However, upon landing, Yin Yunze remained constantly aware of any unusual movements on the ground.

If a deep pit or something similar appears, immediately use the Snake Bone Whip to reposition.

After all, as fellow Land God capable of manipulating the Earth Vein Power, Yin Yunze knew all too well what effects the Land God could create with the Earth Vein Power.

And until Yin Yunze landed on solid ground, nothing unusual happened as Yin Yunze had imagined.

With his feet firmly planted on the hard ground, Yin Yunze focused half his attention on the ground and the other half on Grandfather Huang Three. He wrapped his body in the Power of Incense Offerings, but moved forward at a much slower pace than normal.

It took Yin Yunze several minutes to walk a distance of just over ten meters.

But perhaps to put Yin Yunze at ease, Grandfather Huang Three didn't go anywhere else during the whole process.

He simply stood there calmly, looking at Yin Yunze with a half-smile, without making the slightest move to stop him.

However, even though everything seemed to be developing in a positive direction, Yin Yunze's unease deepened with each step he took out of the house.

Furthermore, Yin Yunze always felt that he had forgotten something.

In the brief moment between the last few steps, a strong sense of unease prompted Yin Yunze to examine his condition.

The protective Illusion Technique hadn't been dispelled yet, and the specially made belt was quite normal. He held Fire Character Talisman in his left hand and Snake Bone Whip in his right.

There's nothing wrong with the entire setup on him.

However, as he took two more steps, Yin Yunze's unease rang out like an alarm bell.

The Power of Incense Offerings in my mind surged back and forth like the tide.

The familiar scene made Yin Yunze suddenly remember something.

Without making a sound, Yin Yunze slowed his pace again, and his right little finger subtly drew an Expel Character Talisman to Expel Evil and Dispel Filth and purify himself.

Once again, Yin Yunze felt a warm sensation all over his body, and the feeling of dust being wiped away reappeared before his eyes.

As Yin Yunze's vision cleared again, the scene that appeared before Yin Yunze was—

It is still the entrance to Upper Creek Village, and it is more than 90% the same as before.

The only difference is that at the Upper Creek Village, which used to be empty with only one road, there is now an out-of-place, rustic building.

Above the half-open gate, a plaque bears four large characters. "Grandfather Three Temple!"

Yin Yunze was only one step away from stepping into the Grandfather Three Temple!

It really was just one step away.