While the蛊 poison on everyone's bodies couldn't be completely eradicated, or rather, the strange nocturnal wandering couldn't be resolved.
At least, it bought everyone time, and no one else would lose their lives.
"This is still not a solution. Shan Han Yi is also missing now. The mastermind behind this must be nearby," the mysterious girl sighed. "The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. Moreover, with the lives of so many villagers in the opponent's hands, the situation is very unfavorable for us."
The mysterious girl was full of worry.
If this matter wasn't resolved, she wouldn't be able to obtain the method for raising the Chun Qiu Sheng Si Gu.
If things continued like this and the Sheng Si Gu encountered problems, all her previous efforts would be in vain.
She couldn't afford to wait; she had to act quickly.
However, there was no clue at all...
Except for Lin Shuai Nan, who was fast asleep, and Ling Feng, who had a blank expression, everyone else looked worried.
As soon as midnight struck, the villagers indeed came out again.
Knowing that the villagers dared not approach Lin Shuai Nan, everyone directly placed his bed by the door, making him a true guardian of the threshold.
Soon, six hours passed, and the villagers, who had been walking all night, returned to their homes one by one.
"They still moved around the same way, with the same strange and eerie expressions! I didn't see anything!" the mysterious girl said with disappointment.
After observing intently for an entire night, the mysterious girl's beautiful eyes were bloodshot red.
But the result was frustrating; there was still nothing to be gained.
"Wait for dawn!"
Ling Feng calmly uttered three words.
Whether the medicinal soup was effective could only be verified after the sky had fully brightened.
It was five o'clock now. According to yesterday's observation, the villagers would wake up again around seven o'clock.
At that time, they would see the condition of the villagers.
Even though the few of them were filled with unbearable curiosity, they could only wait.
Finally, two hours passed, and the sky had also brightened.
Suddenly, the village seemed to be thoroughly awakened, and the villagers rushed out one after another.
Soon, thousands of people from the three villages gathered in front of the Mountain God Temple.
"Immortals!"
"Truly living immortals, no one in our village died."
"No one in our village died either!"
"Our village too, and I just asked, all the villagers feel very good. This sleep was so damn comfortable!"
"Yes, I haven't slept so comfortably in a long time. My whole body feels refreshed, like I had a second sleep, and now I have more energy."
A second sleep...
Hearing this phrase, Guan Ya and the others were stunned and shook their heads with a wry smile.
However, it wasn't like having a second sleep; they truly had a second sleep!
It was just that they had woken up at eleven o'clock and only fell asleep again at five in the morning. During this period, they had been walking non-stop, which was probably similar to working a whole day in the fields.
But the effect of the medicinal soup was fully evident; their complexions were much better than yesterday.
"Good, good! This way, the day we succeed in eliminating the demons is not far off. Villagers, you can now work normally. Remember to come and collect the medicinal soup in the afternoon! Remember, after drinking the soup, go to bed early, this will make your bodies better and better."
Lin Shuai Nan vaguely recited the lines given by Ling Feng.
All the villagers treated his words as divine decrees and complied, then left.
However, the Mountain God Temple today was even more fragrant, with all sorts of fruits, fine wines, and delicacies being brought over.
Lin Shuai Nan did not hold back and feasted heartily. By noon, his belly, as expected, was distended by all the villagers.
The others were clearly not as hearty as him, finding the pile of delicacies tasteless.
Although there had been some progress in the matter, a thick fog still separated them from the truth.
"Do you have any other ideas?"
Ji Yun Yue could only seek help from Ling Feng now.
"No, we'll continue observing tonight! And also..."
As Ling Feng spoke, his gaze locked onto the pot-bellied Lin Shuai Nan.
"Him?" Ji Yun Yue frowned slightly, looking confused.
"Yes! Brother Shuai Nan, those wandering villagers actually like to circle around people, but they are extremely afraid of you and dare not even approach. There must be something wrong with this," Guan Ya's eyes lit up.
Upon hearing this, Lin Shuai Nan flipped over and patted his chest, "This is naturally because I come from a family of Feng Shui masters, and my righteous yang energy is quite..."
"Think carefully, is there anything special on you that makes those villagers afraid to approach!"
Ling Feng suddenly interrupted Lin Shuai Nan's words.
His deep eyes fixed on Lin Shuai Nan.
Ling Feng had examined Lin Shuai Nan several times and was naturally aware of his special physique.
There was indeed something that seemed quite special, but it involved Lin Shuai Nan's privacy, so he could not mention it publicly, let alone question it.
However, now they could only place their hopes on Lin Shuai Nan.
Everyone else also stared at Lin Shuai Nan with serious expressions.
No matter how carefree Lin Shuai Nan was, he felt immense pressure at this moment. He shook his hair, and then, with a slight blush, said, "Could it be... because of what's on me..."
"What's on you?" Ji Yun Yue anxiously pressed.
"Ahem, well, actually, I can't say for sure. I feel... I might have sweaty feet. I've also walked a lot on mountain roads recently. Could it be because of my sweaty feet that those villagers are afraid to approach?"
Lin Shuai Nan shyly revealed his hidden ailment.
His words instantly darkened Ji Yun Yue's eyes, and she wore a speechless expression.
The mysterious girl and Guan Ya were also greatly disappointed.
Xiu Xiu even slapped the back of Lin Shuai Nan's head, "Shut up!"
Ling Feng also shook his head helplessly. Perhaps he had overthought it. Lin Shuai Nan might truly be a different species from humans, and it had nothing to do with what was on him.
And so, another day passed.
During the day, the villagers showed no abnormalities.
Moreover, no one died in the village. Only a few children with headaches or fevers were directly sent to the Mountain God Temple.
Lin Shuai Nan, on the other hand, practiced his medical skills, treating the illnesses of several children, and his prestige in the village grew.
Those who came to collect the medicinal soup this afternoon arrived a little earlier. In fact, after noon, everyone's bodies would start to feel tired, and this condition could not improve immediately.
As the villagers left, the village entered its slumber again, and Lin Shuai Nan wore a solemn expression.
"This isn't working. It seems I'll have to perform a ritual tonight..."