Liu Hai furrowed his brows, trying to make sense of the situation.

But didnt that man say it himself? Theyre afraid of YaoGuais, which is why they wanted us to kill them. Isnt it normal for ordinary people to fear YaoGuais?

Lin Xiao nodded. Indeed, fear of YaoGuais was expected. However, that man hadnt shown any fear at all. If anything, when they were discussing the extermination of YaoGuais, there was an undeniable glimmer of excitement in his eyes.

Youre right, being afraid of YaoGuais is completely normal, Lin Xiao said, But didnt you notice? He wasnt afraid.

In fact, he seemed almost thrilled when talking about killing them. .

Zhang Nu and Liu Hai exchanged glances, shaking their heads. They hadnt sensed anything unusual.

Could it be that Lin Xiao had misread the situation? After all, he had an uncanny ability to detect things they often overlooked, but would an ordinary person really feel excited about slaughtering YaoGuais?

Given Lin Xiaos track record, they couldnt dismiss his words so easily.

But why? Liu Hai asked, his voice low with unease. Why would an ordinary human be excited about YaoGuais?

Unless unless the people in this town arent ordinary humans?

The idea sent a chill down Zhang Nus spine. If the people here werent human, then what were they?

Zhang Nus theory makes sense, Lin Xiao said. If they arent afraid of YaoGuais, it could mean two thingseither they are YaoGuais or theyre just as powerful as YaoGuais.

But weve seen them. They look human.

Then have they become as strong as YaoGuais?

A shiver ran down Liu Hais back. That thought unsettled them even more than the idea of YaoGuais themselves. If ordinary people had somehow become as powerful as YaoGuais, then how did it happen?

There are definitely more secrets hidden in this town, Zhang Nu muttered, Well need to uncover them carefully.

Lin Xiao and Liu Hai both nodded in agreement.

Just then, the door creaked open, and the villager stepped inside.

What were you all talking about? he asked casually, his tone light but his eyes sharp, Something you need time to figure out?

The three immediately went on guard. How much had he overheard?

Ah, its nothing, Zhang Nu said smoothly, forcing a smile. We were just discussing YaoGuais. Trying to figure out their techniques so we can be better prepared to fight them.

The villager nodded, seemingly satisfied with the answer.

Thats beyond my knowledge, he said. But if youre done talking, come eat. The foods ready.

Zhang Nu, Lin Xiao, and Liu Hai exchanged glances. They had no choice but to act natural.

Of course, Zhang Nu replied. Well be right there.

After eating, they returned to their room, lying down but not sleeping. Tonight, they planned to uncover the truth.

Just as they had expected, right around midnight, the so-called YaoGuais appeared again. The trio remained completely still, observing carefully. Were these true YaoGuais? Or was someone pretending to be YaoGuais to manipulate the town?

Zhang Nus voice was a whisper.

Were going out there.

Liu Hai and Lin Xiao nodded.

However, despite their hushed tones, the YaoGuai suddenly stopped. Its head tilted as if it had heard something.

Zhang Nu froze. Its hearing was terrifyingly sharp. This wasnt just a mindless beastit was alert intelligent. If they wanted to lure it away from the village, they had to be vigilant.

They exchanged glances, signaling silently to one another. Moving with practiced stealth, they crept out of the house, heading toward the outskirts of town.

But no matter how careful they were, the YaoGuai noticed. With inhuman speed, it suddenly lunged toward them.

Move! Zhang Nu hissed.

The three of them broke into a sprint, leading it away from the village, and towards the open fields beyond.

It worked.

Within moments, they stood in the middle of a vast clearing, their hands resting on their weapons, their eyes locked on the approaching creature.

It wouldnt be long now.

After a short while, the YaoGuai arrived.