Chapter 3, Fortune and misfortune are interdependent

This time, the once hair-thin thread of faith suddenly became nearly ten times thicker. It is evident that the father and son have reached a fervent devotion to the divine.

Liu Yi was enveloped in mist, his feet detached from his body, drifting towards the outside of the temple. The mist surrounding him was at least twice as thick as it had been initially

Moreover, that aura of death slithered along the line of faith like a venomous snake, fluctuating towards Liu Yi as if it were about to choose a victim to devour

Liu Yi's heart skipped a beat; although the father and son originally had some chance of survival despite the bloodshed, now the Wang family father and son had no hope of living at all

What should I do? I am determined!

What is it, Father?" Wang Xiongqi asked.

Wang Da was so shocked that his lips trembled; this was truly a rare treasure. Although he had never seen it before, Wang Da still exclaimed in a trembling voice: "Crystal cup!"

Even though Liu Yi is a ghost himself, he still feels a chill running down his spine while floating along this mountain path. He is terrified that a ghostly figure with a pale face and bloodshot eyes might suddenly leap out from behind him.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yi became anxious. The blood light above their heads was almost entwined with the life fire, and it was feared that they would meet an untimely death upon entering the mountain

Liu Yi felt a sense of pride, but it was merely a few pieces of glassware. However, in this ancient world, it would undoubtedly be a priceless treasure

This time, they entered the mountains with the intention of hunting a valuable prey to help them through difficult times... If they were afraid of danger and did not venture into the mountains...

Finally, Wang Da gritted his teeth and said: "Although the deities have kindly warned us, if we do not enter the mountain, our family will still not be able to survive. We can only venture in!"

As the father and son were about to turn and leave, they suddenly heard a soft "pop" sound from behind. They turned around and saw that the incense stick had broken in two.

This is, this is...

Upon thinking of this, Liu Yi became anxious and could no longer sit still. This place is rarely visited by anyone; if something were to happen to the Wang father and son, his own lineage would be at risk of being severed

The fervor of the incense offerings has greatly intensified, and after being refined through the invocation of symbols, it has become even more pure

Wang Da fell silent at once, indeed. At the beginning of the year, a plague struck, and his wife passed away, which drained the family's resources.

However, by the time Liu Yi reacted, the father and son had already excitedly descended the mountain. Moreover, even if the father and son had stayed in the temple, Liu Yi would have had no way to handle the situation

One cannot allow one's only two followers to perish like this

This is a situation of three long and two short... Wang Da, after all, is somewhat older and has more experience. Upon seeing this scenario, his heart skipped a beat.

Behind the mountain lies a small village with only a few dozen households, situated at the foothills of Fenglai Mountain. As soon as night falls, the villagers have their dinner and retire early for the night

The two father and son knelt before the deity, expressing their gratitude for the divine grace that saved their lives. They prayed for the deity's protection, hoping to turn misfortune into good fortune. If they could safely descend the mountain, they vowed to rebuild the temple for the deity and to create a new golden statue, among other offerings

Father, this is a gift from the Mountain God!" Wang Xiong's eyes sparkled with a mix of surprise and joy

The blood light above the heads of the father and son intensified tenfold in an instant, a heavy aura of death entwining around the longevity flame. The pressure nearly extinguished the longevity flame, casting the faces of the two men to appear as pale as corpses

Why does sending out a glass cup make the Wang family feel ten times more lifeless, and even endanger oneself?

It is evident that Liu Yi has received offerings, and his spirit has become much more solidified than before

How could this happen? If Liu Yi had a physical body, he would almost break out in a cold sweat

No wonder this dark energy seeks to entangle itself with me; fortunately, I possess the art of divination, otherwise I would truly be at a loss as to why this is happening.

Liu Yi sighed inwardly, realizing that this father and son were truly blinded by greed. This time entering the mountains, it would be either death or severe injury. Even if he wanted to protect them, he lacked the ability to do so

By around 8 or 9 o'clock in the evening, there was no more activity within the village. Kerosene is a valuable commodity for the villagers, and most households cannot afford to light it, so they naturally go to bed early

What kind of trouble would a hunter from the mountains attract if he suddenly produced a rare treasure? Just thinking about this drove Liu Yi to the brink of madness

The mountain is windy; just as I stepped out of the temple door, another gust of mountain wind blew in. The thick fog outside Liu Yishen rippled but did not disperse.

What should one do if someone is coveting them and continuously investigating them

The soul is too fragile, and even escaping from this shrine is not such a simple matter

As the father and son turned around to leave once more, they heard a faint sound coming from behind them

Wang Da pressed his lower lip and after a while said, "This is a warning from the divine, indicating that we will encounter danger"

Just thinking about this, Liu Yi shivered. Not to mention abandoning his only two followers, even recalling a night when he once stepped out of the temple, after just a few steps, a gust of night wind blew in, nearly scattering his soul.

Ah?" Wang Xiong was taken aback and hesitated, saying: "But, Father. Xiulan is about to give birth, and it is also the time for the yamen to send people to collect taxes. What shall we do without money?"

When the two individuals turned around and looked, they were both stunned. They saw that on the offering table, there was unexpectedly an exquisite and transparent crystal cup, beautiful beyond words

In a moment of urgency, the family was in a state of chaos. Fortunately, Liu Yi Ling had a sudden inspiration and thought of something.

He is concerned to remind them of the danger, but Liu Yi's strength is very limited. It is yet another early morning, in broad daylight, even though this shrine appears quite eerie. He does not dare to step out from behind the statue

Liu Yi calmed down and recalled a question: "A common man is innocent, but possessing a precious gem is a crime."

Liu Yi was taken aback; this was a calamity of bloodshed. Could it be that they would encounter some danger while hunting

What should I do? What should I do? Liu Yi anxiously paced back and forth. Should I escape from this temple?

The wind blows upon the mountain, where the vegetation is dense and profound, and towering trees are found everywhere. Especially at night, when the moonlight shines in, shadows dance all around, as if ghostly figures are flickering in every direction.

Liu Yi made up his mind, and that night, he waited for the sun to set. As the sky darkened, a mist began to drift down from the statue.

Liu Yi felt quite pleased with his own wit. However, the events that followed made Liu Yi feel that something was amiss

Now the daughter-in-law is about to give birth and needs money. Meanwhile, it is the time for tax collection at the yamen, and if there is no money, one will be arrested and thrown into prison

Not good

On this day, the father and son ascended the mountain once more. They had just offered incense to Liu Yi and were preparing to enter the mountain again for hunting when Liu Yi noticed a faint black mist above their heads, revealing a hint of blood color.

Just by hearing this name, Liu Yi knew that this was certainly not the original world of his own

In a moment, both father and son found themselves in a difficult position.

"Hurry, hurry and bow to the deity," Wang Da urged his son to bow to Liu Yi