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"Something's not right about this village..."
Yao realized something was wrong halfway through the village.
Zhu Yue asked curiously, "Is something wrong? I feel like this village is no different from the ones we've seen before."
"The people here are dressed too well."
This is a characteristic that only Yao could discover.
Because of his experience as a human, he knew that it was difficult for ancient people to afford luxurious formal attire.
People who dress extravagantly are usually either rich or noble.
From the moment Yao entered the village, everyone he saw, young and old, was dressed in exquisite and beautiful clothes.
Gems and pearls were inlaid in the clothing.
Many of them are edged with gold and silver.
Even in modern times, almost no one would be this extravagant, and this style is far too nouveau riche.
Crucially, those gems all possessed powerful magic.
The guarantee also lies in the mystery of its century-old purity.
Zhu Yue raised her eyebrows slightly: "Oh? Does that mean the people in this village are very wealthy?"
"That's true, but their wealth is a bit unsettling."
His eyes narrowed slightly as he observed his surroundings.
Zhu Yue has the right to be carefree.
Yao wants to make up for Zhu Yue's shortcomings, so he must consider everything carefully.
"Hey! You two are outsiders from out of town, aren't you?"
A shout came from behind.
Yao turned his head and saw that the newcomer was also dressed in gorgeous clothes, and there was a clear look of vigilance in the man's eyes.
"We are travelers from afar. If it's convenient, I wonder if we could find a place to spend the night in the village..."
"Ha, a traveler? Coming here? Do you think we'd believe such nonsense? If you want to stay the night, go somewhere else..."
Yao spoke according to custom.
In the past, he would say similar things to the villagers and then use his Enchanting Eye to deal with the situation simply.
Yao hadn't expected that the other party would be so hostile before he even used his Demon Eye.
This piqued Yao's curiosity.
What Yao found even more problematic was what followed.
"What, are you not welcoming us?"
Zhu Yue raised her head slightly and said calmly.
The moment she turned around, Yao could clearly see the look of surprise on the face of the man in front of her.
Another person was stunned by Zhu Yue's beauty.
Yao could understand this feeling.
"No, no, no, how could that be? If we just need to stay here for the night, there are plenty of places to stay in our village..."
The man immediately waved his hands in a panic.
He was dressed in luxurious clothes, but lacked the composure to match his wealth.
From the very beginning, the man had been focusing his gaze on Zhu Yue.
He even retracted what he had said earlier.
"A place to stay? That makes things easier. Darling, let's stay here tonight."
Yao stood in front of the man.
At the same time, he grabbed Zhu Yue's waist as if asserting his sovereignty and pulled her into his arms.
Zhu Yue's pretty face showed a look of surprise.
There was also an extra blush.
"If it's convenient, could you please recommend a place for my wife and me to stay? Of course, I'll offer a reward."
Yao's smooth, quick combo moves made the man feel like a boiling kettle.
I couldn't get a single word in edgewise.
Upon hearing Yao refer to Zhu Yue as his wife, a hint of regret flickered in his eyes.
However, this regret dissipated very quickly, replaced by a sense of greed.
Yao captured every detail.
Perhaps because he was concerned about losing face after making such a bold promise, the man forced a smile and led the two into the village.
Before long, Yao and Zhu Yue had a place to spend the night.
It was a house that had been abandoned by the villagers.
"This village is really interesting... At first, they seemed disgusted, but now they're warmly inviting us to the village festival, as if nothing had ever happened before."
Yao said with interest.
Zhu Yue, on the other hand, was focused on other issues.
"Wife... Yao, is that what you just called me?"
"Um...that's right."
As Yao spoke, his gaze began to wander.
He said that instinctively in a moment of panic.
Even now, thinking about it makes my heart itch.
Fortunately, Zhu Yue didn't tease him as she used to, but instead reveled in his sweet words.
Subconscious behavior can be considered the most sincere expression of one's inner thoughts.
He realized that Zhu Yue hadn't denied him just now.
As I pondered, the restless, simmering emotion seemed to interfere with my train of thought, leaving me parched and thirsty.
He immediately suppressed these feelings.
Right now, I still need to investigate this village; my intuition tells me that this is no ordinary place.
Zhu Yue did not show any signs of being eager to fight.
This means that there shouldn't be anything here that could threaten her.
This is something that can reassure people.
......
As night fell, the celebration that the villagers had mentioned began.
Yao and Zhu Yue attended the celebration.
Surrounding a bonfire several meters high.
Singing and dancing filled the air, and toasts were exchanged at the banquet.
The celebration featured not only luxurious jewelry and gold, but also mouthwatering delicacies.
The quantity was shockingly large.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it's the size of a small mountain.
The problem is that, as far as Yao Neng can see, none of these villagers are engaged in agricultural production.
However, they were all dressed in gorgeous clothes.
The food was given away like water that didn't need to be paid for; after just one bite, it was tossed aside.
It lacked any elegance, exuding only the madness of a nouveau riche.
The current era is 500 BC.
It must be understood that this was an era when most people could not even get enough to eat, and wasting food was an atrocity more infuriating than murder.
It was simply bizarre to the extreme.
Even the extravagant Zhu Yue couldn't stand it; her gaze was as cold as if she were looking at a pig.
Yao and Zhu Yue did not participate in the villagers' celebration.
Just like the identity of a stranger in a foreign land.
They were not part of this village, and everyone present knew this perfectly well.
But instead of showing any rejection, they raised the two of them high as if they were offerings.
Greed was already overflowing.
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Chapter Twelve: Madly Gazing at the Moon, Roaring Towards the Moon [Seeking Flowers! Seeking Monthly Tickets!]
How pure, how magnificent.
No amount of gold and jewels could compare; what appeared before us was a miracle of the planet.
It is a dream that no amount of treasure can replicate.
Make a wish and you will possess countless treasures; make a wish and you will obtain a beautiful woman; make a wish and you will gain power comparable to a nation.
Through making a wish, I learned that women are the most precious treasures of the planet.
The woman who appeared before them, a woman who was like a miracle—they had never heard of her before.
It fulfilled all the wishes that could be fulfilled.
They gradually succumbed to negativity and boredom, yearning for something that could further satisfy them.
Therefore, they desperately wanted to obtain it.
The celebration was held for this purpose.
"Hand it over! How can such a treasure be kept by one person!"
"I have obtained so many women, yet none of them can compare to him. If I could have him, I would gladly sacrifice all my past desires!"
"Oh, please grant our wish once again!"
A cry filled with evil and desire was uttered.
The scene before them was like being surrounded by wolves, which only made Zhu Yue and Yao laugh.
This is the first time I've ever seen such treatment.
"Hand over the woman beside you! Such a miracle isn't something a fool like you can monopolize! You don't deserve it!"
The villagers were driven mad by Zhu Yue's beauty.
As a gem forged by the planet, the allure of the Crimson Moon is overwhelming for any living being.
"Heh, you're trying to steal my woman."
Yao revealed a disdainful sneer.
Although he didn't know what the villagers were relying on, he no longer intended to hide his murderous intent.
However, before he could make a move, Zhu Yue set off first.
"How disgusting... But I can't pretend I didn't hear those words. Daring to insult my brother, you're prepared to have your soul and even your flesh crushed, aren't you?"
Zhu Yue's words were devoid of any emotion.