Chapter 8, Strange

Just as Ouyang Yu was unable to move, the group of tigers and people suddenly swept towards her, appearing like a gust of wind, stopping fifty meters in front of her. As they drew near, a strong smell of blood assaulted her senses

Ouyang Yu was taken aback; his body first stiffened, and then he slowly turned his head to look back.

Who are you

The suddenness of this cry took Ouyang Yu by surprise, causing her to retreat three steps in quick succession. She exerted considerable effort to prevent herself from collapsing to the ground.

The man with the black stripes stared unblinkingly at Ouyang Yu. Suddenly, his lips moved, though it was unclear what he said. In an instant, six tigers opened their massive jaws simultaneously and roared: "Aowu---"

Ouyang Yu was first startled by the roar of the tigers, and then, upon seeing the faces of these men, he was even more taken aback. The six men all had gaunt faces, dark skin, and gray pupils paired with white sclera, which gave them a peculiar sense of indifference when they looked at others

Thinking of this, Ouyang Yu walked forward into the dense forest 500 meters ahead, taking steps that were sometimes deep and sometimes shallow. The forest was incredibly thick, following the undulating hills, with greenery stretching endlessly to the horizon, with no visible end.

Ouyang Yu appeared once again on the official road, walking forward while feeling utterly bewildered. Even now, she did not know where she was going or what she was supposed to do. She could only think of it as a sightseeing trip. This world was completely different from the modern high-rise buildings. However, although the scenery was fresh, it was also fraught with danger.

In almost an instant, it felt as if countless fine needles had pierced Ouyang Yu's mind. Amidst waves of intense pain, there was also an uncontrollable surge of agitation.

Upon hearing the words "demoness," Ouyang Yu couldn't help but shiver involuntarily. She shook her head and thought to herself: It must have nothing to do with me. I have just arrived; how could the news spread so quickly here?

This sudden chill jolted Ouyang Yu awake. She met the astonished gazes of the six individuals, her mouth opened in shock, and a scream escaped her lips. At the same time, she pushed off with her toes, propelling herself backward, and in the blink of an eye, she had leaped several dozen meters away.

Unable to believe the consequences of not waking up in time, Ouyang Yu ran wildly along the official road without any clear direction

Ouyang Yu unconsciously took a step forward, her body stiff and her gaze blank as she approached the six men and six tigers. After walking twenty meters, her hand slowly reached up to her head and removed her hat

The tigers and the people had long since vanished without a trace. Ouyang Yu looked up at the sun hanging directly overhead and thought to himself: It is now noon, and those people cannot possibly catch up. I need to find a safe place to clean myself up and reapply my makeup.

The roars of these tigers caused the six slender men, who were riding on their backs and only had a circle of leaves wrapped around their waists, to simultaneously raise their heads.

Walking along the official road, the mud that had previously been smeared on my face and hands was washed off before I went to sleep last night, and this morning, everything was freshly applied. Looking at the brown soil on my small hands, Ouyang Yu thought to himself, yes, the place I am looking for is one where I do not have to smear mud on myself every day, a place where I can live happily. Once I reach that place, I will find a way to settle down first, and then gradually familiarize myself with this world, and slowly think of ways to see if I can return.

At this moment, the man at the forefront, slender in build and with a black stripe running down his nose, suddenly spoke with his grayish-white eyes: "Who are you?"

Ouyang Yu's small hand reached for her neck. Just as she tugged at the hemp rope around her neck, a cool breath surged down from the top of her head, and in an instant, she felt as if she had been immersed in a pool filled with cool water, feeling the chill from the inside out

After the tiger's roar ceased, the man spoke again. This time, his voice was accompanied by a strange metallic ringing, pulsating and causing Ouyang Yu's head to buzz.

Ouyang ran wildly. The fear surged like a tide, leaving her breathless. She was extremely frightened; the sense of powerlessness and the feeling of being intimidated just now had severely undermined her confidence, which had been bolstered by her status as a martial arts master. She suddenly realized that in this bizarre world, her skills were still far from sufficient!

With this thought, her heart became calm. She lightly tapped her toes and floated out of the thicket.

This person's voice is very low, each word carries a lingering tone, as if chanting, and also as if reciting a spell

Upon looking back, she was horrified to discover that five or six large tigers had appeared just five hundred meters behind her. Each of these tigers was as large as a strong bull, towering and powerful, with the character for 'king' clearly visible on their foreheads. Sensing the presence of Ouyang Yu, the tigers all raised their heads in unison and let out a roar.

As the hat was thrown off, several people simultaneously caught sight of her perfectly exquisite features, which, despite being covered in mud, still elicited a low roar from the six individuals. Accompanied by their excited growls, the six tigers beneath them also lowered their heads and howled in unison

This long run not only left her in a cold sweat but also turned the dirt on her face and hands into a paste, forming clumps everywhere.

Jumping into the woods, a cool breeze brushed against her, causing Ouyang Yu to shiver. She listened carefully and seemed to hear the sound of a flowing spring not far away. Filled with joy, she followed the sound.

In a short while, six tigers came to a synchronized stop ten meters away from Ouyang Yu. After silently repeating "Xun is a martial arts master" five times in his mind, Ouyang Yu's courage gradually began to return.

In the midst of the turmoil and confusion, a mysterious voice seemed to come from across the way, as if it were emanating from the depths of the heart: "You are a woman, you are the woman favored by the Tiger God. Woman, step forward, remove your hat, take off your clothes, and let the Tiger God have a look."

For some reason, upon seeing Ouyang Yu, the six men and six tigers stared at him unceasingly. Under the intense gaze of these twelve peculiar eyes, Ouyang Yu felt a tingling sensation from head to toe, and a cold sweat trickled down his back, quickly soaking through his coarse garment.

After running like this for two hours, an overwhelming fatigue struck Ouyang Yu. Ouyang Yu bent down, gasping for breath.

His clothes were completely soaked with sweat, heavy enough to wring out water. For a moment, Ouyang Yu felt his entire body was wet, itchy, and heavy, reaching an unbearable level of discomfort

Ouyang Yuni gazed at the man from beneath the mud, her bright eyes reflecting as she looked back along the edge of the leaf hat. After a moment, she hoarsely replied: "A passerby"

Just as she was lost in her thoughts, a sudden roar of a tiger came from behind! The roar was incredibly powerful, like a thunderclap on a clear day, striking heavily in Ouyang Yu's ears