Chapter 5, No Turning Back

The journey was desolate and devoid of any human presence, and as I moved forward, my heart kept beating rapidly with a "thump".

The reason I say this is to muster a bit of courage for myself

I stood up to prepare to leave this place, and before departing, I bowed my head in respect towards my grandfather's tombstone

I feel as if my heart is about to leap out at any moment. The more afraid I am inside, the more I want to resolve my grandfather's matters as soon as possible. Thus, I quicken my pace towards the grave hill.

I am covered in beads of cold sweat all over my body, and I am still feeling somewhat nervous at this moment

It is the final moment, it is the final moment

The previously relaxed mood has once again become tense

I originally thought that hand would move further, but I only felt that the hand had reached the position on my back and had basically ceased to move

I found the place where my grandfather was buried, I saw the pit and the opened coffin, the tension that had been held in my heart remained unrelieved

Feeling the cold temperature of this hand, I instantly felt as if I had been electrocuted, rebounding in shock. I took a deep breath, and my complexion began to involuntarily pale a few shades.

I walked for about two to three kilometers towards the library, my pace gradually slowed down, and walking began to feel somewhat laborious. After walking for another ten minutes or so, I saw the burial mounds in the village ahead.

After running for approximately five minutes, I finally slowed down, and the footsteps behind me disappeared once again

I couldn't help but shiver, when suddenly someone tapped my shoulder. My body reacted with a jolt, and I instinctively turned around, only to find nothing behind me.

However, I have already arrived at the grave hill and started to climb up, and at this moment, I had a thought in my mind, which was that since I had already reached this point, there should not be any unexpected incidents occurring.

Thus, without any delay, I immediately set off running forward, holding my breath, without any hesitation, and ran with all my might

However, as long as I lay my grandfather's body down, everything will come to an end

I took a deep breath and said very seriously

This feeling truly makes one feel as if there are thorns on their back, constantly sensing that someone is about to launch a surprise attack from behind

I took a deep breath and shouted, "Who is following me? Let me tell you, I carry the dead on my back, and I am also a pig butcher. In my lifetime, I have no idea how many pigs I have killed. Do not think of playing tricks behind me; if you provoke me, I will take your life.

After bowing my head, I ran home in a frenzy, where my uncle and the others were waiting for me

I chattered incessantly along the way, not daring to pause for a moment, nor to look back

My entire body was drenched in cold sweat. Having prepared everything, I knelt before my grandfather's grave and began, "Grandfather, your grandson can only accompany you this far; please rest in peace on your journey."

I continue to walk forward; the distance from here to the cemetery of our village is still somewhat far. Although carrying my grandfather is not strenuous, I feel anxious. Moreover, at this moment, the further I go, the fewer people there are on the road, and there are hardly any houses.

Moreover, as I walked, I kept murmuring: "Grandfather, you really cannot blame your grandson for this matter"

Moreover, in such a cursed place, what living person would come here

I was gasping for breath, filled with an overwhelming sense of fear.

Everything should come to an end at this time

What piqued my curiosity was that after I finished speaking, the footsteps behind me indeed vanished, indicating that what I had just said had some effect after all

Just now, I truly frightened myself

I placed my grandfather's body into the coffin, and then one person struggled to secure the lid of the coffin.

I constantly remind myself within my heart

As I spoke, I did not forget to quicken my pace, after all, I still felt somewhat uncertain within myself

However, when I saw that there was nothing behind me, my anxious heart settled down again, and I thought to myself that I was simply scaring myself.

Regardless of the circumstances, I am still your grandson. No matter what happens, you wouldn't go so far as to take your grandson's life, would you

I always feel that something is not right, yet I do not dare to take action

After I turned around, I quickly realized that this was an inappropriate matter, and I swiftly turned back.

I began to bow down again, as the cold wind from the mountain top blew in gusts.

I took a deep breath; since I had reburied my grandfather properly, I no longer worried so much. After resting for a while, I began to fill the grave pit with soil. Only after filling the soil did I finally feel a sense of relief.

However, at this point, I cannot turn back

When I said this, my voice was tinged with a trembling tone

I couldn't help but feel a sense of joy within, as I contemplated this matter, it has finally been resolved

I spoke up, saying: "Grandfather, there were some areas where I did not perform well before, but I kindly ask you to overlook this matter and grant me leniency this time."

Yet I dared not pause, striding forward with great steps. At that moment, a gust of chilly wind swept in, and I immediately felt a refreshing sensation.

I thought to myself, this is truly bizarre; it's the middle of the night and someone is actually following me, it's simply ghostly

This time, the footsteps behind did not fade away; it was clear that merely relying on intimidation would not suffice.

I feel anxious and afraid in my heart, and several times I wanted to look back, but in the end, I held myself back. The grave mound is right in front of me, and I absolutely cannot turn back. If I turn back, all my preparations will be in vain.

It had been in a stalemate for about five minutes. I noticed that hand remained still, and I was calculating in my mind that it must have been when I was walking earlier that I accidentally flung my grandfather's hand onto my neck.

Although my mood has settled somewhat at this moment, that trace of tension has not yet dissipated

As time passes by in seconds and minutes, I stand still, my body tense, realizing that nothing unexpected has occurred, and suddenly a sense of curiosity begins to arise within me

And he also threatened, saying: "If you dare to follow me again, I will turn around right now and kill you."

My voice is loud, echoing throughout this space

At this thought, my originally tense heart relaxed somewhat at this moment

As soon as I stood still, the expression on Duke Gong's face changed dramatically, unable to contain his emotions

I am going to turn back, going to turn back...

At this moment, I suddenly felt as if there were footsteps behind me, as if someone were following me.

I had only been walking for a short while when the sound of footsteps following me echoed again, and I almost couldn't help but want to turn back

I held my breath, but the footsteps behind me seemed to grow more hurried, as if someone were chasing me

I stood still for a moment, not daring to move, and I even wondered if my grandfather had risen from the dead again

I took a deep breath, feeling somewhat unable to hold on, and my calves began to tremble.

Even if someone were to come here, it would undoubtedly be someone with an exceptionally bold disposition

So I walked forward again, the moonlight casting an eerie glow on the path