“Dong!” The man’s head bled. A fresh blood imprint was left on the wall. Jiang Cheng didn’t plan to stop. Again and again, fresh blood was sprayed on the wall, and it dyed the wall red. It was like a gory painting.
Jiang Cheng let go of the man’s hair. The mess of a human landed on the ground like a pile of wet mud. Half of the man’s head collapsed. White and red substances mixed together and flowed about.
Jiang Cheng wiped his hands on his shirt and turned to look at the villagers. His eyes were calm before the storm. Everyone was stunned by Jiang Cheng and Chen Xiaomeng’s actions. Jiang Cheng’s gaze was so scary that no one dared to come forward. They thought they were cruel and heartless. They murdered anyone who exposed the truth about Little Ravine Village. A lot of victims were buried in the Qian Family Courtyard.
However, at that moment, they realised that they were like kids before this man.
The cruelty was buried in his bones.
“You… how are you?” Chen Xiaomeng whispered to him. She didn’t think Jiang Cheng was injured. She was asking this mainly because she wanted to alleviate her anxiety. The pressure Jiang Cheng that flowed out of him suffocated him.
Jiang Cheng looked at his hands. He rubbed his fingers together. “It’s quite sticky.”
Chen Xiaomeng chilled.
“How much longer do you wish to keep this guy?” He turned to the bearded man curled up on the ground. After witnessing Jiang Cheng’s actions, the bearded man started to play death. He resisted the pain and made no sound. He lay on the ground like a dead pig, but he was still discovered. His heart was about to jump out.
Jiang Cheng smiled to reveal his pearly white. “As if I’ll forgive your father.”
Chen Xiaomeng frowned with concern. This man was clearly spiralling. Even though the villagers were surprised by their brutality, they still had the venue and a number’s advantages. If Jiang Cheng actively attacked the village head, even if he had six arms, he would be overwhelmed and die horribly.
Chen Xiaomeng didn’t mind Jiang Cheng dying, but now was not the time. Once Jiang Cheng perished, she would be next.
“Don’t be rash.” Chen Xiaomeng tried to stop him. She said softly, “We’ll keep him alive for now. After the hidden door opens, you can do whatever you want to him.”
The village head couldn’t hold back anymore. This was his only son left who could extend his lineage. This was extremely important for people of that era.
The village head shouted in a coarse voice, “Please don’t harm my San Yazi. If you let him go, we can discuss anything.”
Chen Xiaomeng was worried that Jiang Cheng would give some strange conditions, so she immediately cut in, “We can let him go. Tell us how to open this door.”
Something flashed in the village head’s eyes.
Chen Xiaomeng warned, “Don’t play tricks!” She moved the hairpin to the bearded man’s eyes. It scared the man so much that he almost peed. He begged his father to agree to the traveller’s demands.
“This…” The village head hesitated. “That’s fine. But you have to let him go first.”
Chen Xiaomeng scoffed. She used the hairpin to pin the bearded man’s hand to the ground.
The scream was sharp. The village head was flustered. “Enough! For the sake of fairness, we’ll send two people to help you open the door. That’s fine, right?” He licked his cracked lips. “After they open the door, return my son to me.”
“Then, just one person!” The village head’s face darkened. It was clear that this cunning old fox’s patience was thinning.
Chen Xiaomeng took a deep breath. “Deal!” She believed she could deal with one person. Once the hidden door opened, she would enter the hidden room and pass through the iron door. As for what Jiang Cheng wanted to do, that had nothing to do with her.
The villagers whispered among themselves. Chen Xiaomeng narrowed her eyes. Soon, a person walked over. Jiang Cheng stared at him expressionlessly. It was the man who carried the food for them. Jiang Cheng had sneaked him a steamed bun before.
The tanned man was clearly different from the others. There was no madness in his eyes. Instead, they were as calm as Jiang Cheng’s. He rarely spoke. When Jiang Cheng gave him the steamed bun, the man only smiled at him. He was about two metres tall. He was fit. His muscles bulged under his clothes.
As the man walked over, Chen Xiaomeng felt a lot of pressure.
The villagers clearly had some ulterior motives, but Chen Xiaomeng had no better option. She picked up the bearded man and dragged him to the door. She was very cautious.
Jiang Cheng poured the oil inside the oil lamp onto the blanket. Then, he took out a box of matches. His actions caused the villagers to panic. The whole inn was made of wood. If there were a fire, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Jiang Cheng’s meaning was clear. If they played any tricks, they would die together.
The village head’s face darkened.
The tanned man slowly walked over. He pulled up his shirt to show that he was not armed. This also indirectly showed off his awesome muscles. He was incredibly strong. When he reached the travellers, Jiang Cheng even had to lift his head to look at him.
The tanned man slowly turned around to show that there was no hidden weapon on his back.
Then, he walked to the black wall. He knelt down and poked at a spot in the corner. The wall shuddered, and a crack opened.
The hidden door… moved.
Chen Xiaomeng’s face brightened.
The tanned man took a step back to let Jiang Cheng and Chen Xiaomeng open the door for themselves.
“I know what you’re thinking,” Jiang Cheng stared at him. “You will ambush us when we try to open the door.”