Chapter 4, Night Exploration

I borrowed the faint light and followed their gaze downward, only to see scattered bloodstains on the grass, with two small, pristine white ... lying quietly in the middle ... incisors

Two children in the front are leading the way with lanterns, while two children at the back are following closely, surrounding me and the stone in the center. Against the backdrop of this dim night and the bright red color, it evokes quite a sense of a ghostly night procession

I wanted to say a few more words when the door opened. My grandmother saw my face and let out a gasp, followed by a torrent of scolding: "You dead girl, where have you been running wild in the middle of the night? How did you end up in this state? I'll skin you alive!"

Uncle, aunt, cousin sister, cousin brother, cousin sister... Everyone who could run came out, all staring at me in shock, covered in blood

The stone looked at my face and resolutely shook its head: "Father said that a man must be bold and take responsibility to be a true gentleman"

The stone firmly grasped my hand, then unhesitatingly threw it over its back, and began to jog along the way

I was truly frightened and turned to run away

Are you scared out of your wits this time

Unexpectedly, before I could touch it, the cloth tiger slid to the side by itself and then fell to the ground

I held a lantern, cautiously advancing while using a long stick to stir the grass and scare away snakes, suddenly recalling that this is not the countryside of the twenty-first century, and the safety factor may not be as high...

I shook him off and stood up on my own, only to find that my clothes were torn in multiple places by the sharp stones, with large abrasions on my skin, causing me to involuntarily gasp in pain.

The cemetery is not far from Lijiazhuang; after passing the riverbank and walking a few steps up the mountain along a narrow path, one arrives there. Moreover, there are quite a few farmlands nearby, and bold children often come to play in the vicinity during the day, picking wild fruits to eat

I believe that although this group of fools acts without thinking, this incident can only be considered an accident. If we inform their parents, it will only result in a beating for each of them and some medical expenses, which would be of no real help. It is better to let them remember this lesson in their hearts, so that they do not come to cause me trouble again in the future. Thus, I went along with the situation and ordered them not to play pranks again.

Upon entering the room, Shitou lowered his head and stammered as he explained the sequence of events, admitting his mistake

I feel that the chances of encountering a true benefactor who offers righteous assistance while on the run or in a brothel, or meeting a passerby with a strong spirit of sacrifice and dedication to help, are exceedingly low

If it were possible for a baby to travel through time, or to travel back a few years, I should be able to find more ways to alter the plot

Indeed, the strength of this foolish lad, Shitou, is considerable; he has carried it steadily all the way, quite appropriately.

My aunt pried open my mouth, looked at it again and again, and said, "This front tooth is still fine; after all, you are young and it can grow back. But how could you be so careless to have such large wounds on your mouth and nose?"

Fortunately, that fellow was somewhat considerate; the item was not placed in a very obscure location, but rather directly thrown onto the largest bluestone tombstone in the center. I have always believed that while one may not adhere to a religious faith, one must still show respect. Thus, I walked over with a lantern, clasped my hands together in a gesture of respect, and intended to take down the cloth tiger.

But... what about the wolf? What about the tiger? What about the bear?

The stone-faced individual turned pale, hurriedly responded, and turned to run, nearly tripping over the threshold.

With the command of the stone, several small lanterns lit up one after another. The children rushed down the slope, came before me, and then fell silent collectively, standing there like a series of stone sculptures

Is a long pain better or a short pain better? I am so conflicted that my mind feels like a ball of yarn played with by a cat

The crickets chirped restlessly, intermingled with the calls of unknown birds, resembling the cries of a baby. A few points of phosphorescence flickered faintly in the grass, while fireflies danced in the air. The shadows of the trees swayed with the wind, like bizarre monsters stretching their limbs. The beautiful countryside night turned out to be particularly terrifying

Damn it! The plot is developing too quickly

Several children exchanged glances with one another, hesitating quite a bit. It was only after the stone urged them a few more times that they each apologized to me and dispersed to go home

"Luo... Luo'er... your mouth..." Shitou stammered, unable to speak.

The stone set me down at the door, I took a deep breath and nervously knocked twice on the door

I will carry you on my back. Stone threw the cloth tiger wrapped in string to the child beside him and reached out his hand to me again

Amidst the sobs of the frightened children, my anger gradually subsided.

As the sky darkened, the moon shone brightly amidst the sparse stars, and a few crow calls echoed, sounding particularly mournful. Taking advantage of the fact that my aunt had received a reward in the past few days, I was in high spirits. I asked her for a small lantern and two small spoons of lamp oil, lit it, and with a long stick in hand, I stealthily made my way out of the village under the watchful eyes of seven or eight little ghosts.

A group of gluttonous little rascals with nothing to do! I wiped my mouth with difficulty, spat out some stuff, and felt a sticky sensation in my palms, so I groped around for the lantern and the tinder.

Forget it, as I looked at his little arms and legs, I felt that making a child carry me would only result in another fall, so I resolutely pushed him away and strode forward.

Moreover, Lin Luor is only 8 years old, has a weak constitution, is penniless, and is surrounded by several mountains. If she tries to escape, she risks being eaten by wild beasts or being captured by human traffickers. If luck is against her, she might be sold to a brothel. According to records from ancient novels, many of those patrons are perverse. Given Lin Luor's future beauty that could bring disaster and her unique constitution that attracts men like vultures (the specifics of this uniqueness are left to the imagination), she is bound to face even more misfortune

I saw his back trembling slightly under the moonlight, and my heart softened. I finally pulled him and whispered, "Forget it, you can go back. I'll just say that I accidentally fell."

The great master of divine strategies is indeed formidable

Finally, I have decided to complete the Cemetery Pact first, and I will consider other matters later

The laughter of boys came from the slope

However, the future of physical and emotional torment, along with a life of being a plaything, will be even more painful

"Boss, what should we do?" Upon realizing the grave trouble they had gotten into, two of the four little followers of Shitou immediately burst into tears.

Oh, the red-hot charcoal, if I press it against your face, it would hurt a lot

However, everything happened within less than three months of my arrival. After I spent time familiarizing myself with the environment, it was already too late to make any other adjustments

It seems something is not right, let's go take a look

Look at you, you little brat, feeling so proud!

They are certainly not as graceful as those in the circus, nor do they understand the values of respecting the elderly and cherishing the young, or being considerate towards the fairer sex. When they encounter a delicious meal, they will undoubtedly pounce on it without any decorum, and at that point, I would say that heaven does not respond and the earth does not heed.

The night is cold and the dew is heavy, cold sweat soaks through my thin shirt, I shiver violently and quicken my pace

Although I am not afraid of ghosts, the graveyard is not a good place for bad people to commit robbery.

What do you mean by that? Have you fed your courage to the dogs? If Luo girl’s face doesn’t get better, how will she find a husband in the future?" The grandmother was still very angry, but eventually her tone softened, "You should have a good talk with that Iron Head first and see how he plans to handle it.

A rustling sound came from nearby, and as I looked around, I could only feel the wind stirring the grass, all of which signified danger. I quickly reached out to grab the cloth tiger, preparing to flee

The graveyard was filled with withered branches and vines, and I felt a sense of panic in my heart. After running just a few steps, I stepped on a small stone, causing my body to lose its balance. A sharp pain shot through my ankle, and I struggled to regain my balance but failed to orient myself correctly. Holding a lantern in my hand, I tumbled down the small hillside, my face striking heavily against a toppled gravestone at the bottom of the slope, leaving me dizzy and disoriented.

I was cursing that idiot Shitou in my heart while searching everywhere in the grave mound for the cloth tiger

The stone, with a pale face, reached out to support.

Gaining weight is no longer an option; now only disfigurement remains, leaving them with no path to feel good about themselves

"What is so good about it? Feelings are not your own daughter, so why not care!" The grandmother, anxious, scolded loudly, causing the aunt to remain silent, lowering her head to look for medicinal wine. Then she turned around and pointed at the stone, scolding, "You uneducated brat born of a mother who didn't teach you! It's one thing to act recklessly on ordinary days, but this time you actually caused such a big mess! Go call your father! If you don't give an explanation today, this matter won't end with your family!"

Luo Er... Each person should take responsibility for their own actions. This plan was conceived by me; they were merely assisting. I am willing to bear all the responsibility, so could you spare the others?" As Shi Tou approached the village entrance, he cautiously made his request.

Uncle was rubbing his hands beside her, smiling and persuading grandmother: "Mother... that father of the stone is not to be trifled with. Anyway, the girl Luo is not in any serious trouble. We are all neighbors and fellow villagers, so why not have a good talk and let it go..."

I opened my mouth, wanting to curse him as an idiot, but waves of intense pain surged from my lips. The more I wiped, the more blood flowed, until my front was completely stained.

Uncle acquiesced submissively.

Hahaha! Lin Luor is a coward

I did not expect a strange cry to come from behind me, as a shadow resembling a beast leaped out from the bushes and pounced towards me