Xu Huaigu's mind went blank, he didn't know how to respond at all, so he just stood there stupidly.
The man behind him patted him on the shoulder, and Xu Huaigu shivered violently. Then he mustered up the courage and slowly turned his head to look.
The person who came was about the same height as him, and the arm on his shoulder was thin, with long knuckles and a unique beauty. He looked at her face in horror, only to see that the person's long eyebrows were stretched, the corners of her mouth were raised, and she was laughing out loud, but it was not Li Zi.
Xu Huaigu became angry and said, "Li Zi, what are you doing!"
Li Zi couldn't stop laughing and said, "I haven't asked you yet what are you doing outside so late, coward Xu?"
"This is different! Why are you at my door?"
Li Zi retracted her arms, crossed her hands on her chest, and said proudly: "Didn't you say you saw something last night? I'm here to investigate you. After all, Grandpa Chen's death is related to you."
"What do you mean? Do you think I harmed him!"
"How is it possible? I'm not that stupid. I just want to know what you saw last night? Moreover, I also want to know the truth about this matter."
Xu Huaigu was very angry. This stinky woman was really hateful. She always stabbed him at critical moments. Mainly because he showed his timidity in front of her this time and lost face. He felt very uncomfortable now.
Xu Huaigu turned around and prepared to walk home, not wanting to talk to her.
When Li Zi saw him like this, he quickly grabbed him and said, "Wait a minute! Xu Huaigu, I know you must have some clues. We can investigate together. There is strength in numbers!"
Xu Huaigu still didn't want to pay attention to her. Suddenly he thought of something and said, "You apologize to me first, and I will cooperate with you."
Li Zi was stunned for a moment and asked: "When did I offend you and have to apologize to you?"
Xu Huaigu became even more angry now and said anxiously: "Last time you complained to my father that I was late, which caused me to be beaten by my father. You don't remember it so soon?"
Li Zi had doubts on his face, and then he thought about it for a long time before he suddenly realized it.
After thinking about it clearly, she said straightforwardly without being pretentious: "I'm sorry."
Xu Huaigu glanced at her sideways and said, "There is no sincerity at all."
She was a little embarrassed and angry, lowered her head, and said softly: "Xu Huaigu, I'm sorry."
Seeing her like this, Xu Huaigu felt much better and said, "Okay, I will do what I say and I will cooperate with you just once."
Li Zi smiled slightly again, squinted her eyes, and asked him: "Then tell me what exactly did you see last night?"
Xu Huaigu pretended to be mysterious and whispered into her ear. Li Zi listened very seriously, and couldn't help but get excited when he got excited, but that person didn't come to Xu Huaigu at all, and Xu Huaigu didn't see clearly. He didn't even know whether the person was a boy or a girl.
Li Zi is a little disappointed. This is almost equivalent to having no clues, okay?
Seeing her loss, Xu Huaigu felt very proud and said, "I have already thought of a countermeasure during the day. We have been out here every night for the past few days to see if anyone is still walking in the village. It is very likely that we will meet again." he."
Li Zi became excited again and said, "Then, let's go for a walk outside?"
Xu Huaigu didn't answer and immediately pulled her into the darkness.
Maybe this episode interrupted his nervousness, or maybe someone walking beside him eliminated his fear. Xu Huaigu felt relaxed again, as if he was out on an outing.
Li Zi looked at his swagger and reminded with a little worry: "We still have to be careful. The other party is a murderer. It will be bad if we are discovered."
Xu Huaigu could only think about solving puzzles, and did not consider this at all. He casually responded: "Okay, I understand."
The two children walked in the boundless night. The night wind blew their long hair away, and the hair fluttered in the wind. The gentle moonlight emerged from the water and turned into frost light pouring down from the sky.
There are stars in the distance, and nearby are various mud houses, weeds grow randomly, and unknown insects sing wildly.
Both of them were immersed in this wonderful dark night. They didn't know how long it took, but they both felt a little sleepy. After walking through most of the village, they still didn't have any clues.
Xu Huaigu was a little disappointed, and so was Li Zi. The moon had already reached the east, and the two of them parted ways and went home to sleep.
This matter will not end so easily. The high priest in the village, Chu Xian, also known as Mr. Xueshu, is officially responsible for investigating the matter, so there is no need to go to Xueshu for classes in the next few days. This is a good thing. The two children's plans can be implemented smoothly. Otherwise, being late every day would probably make them miserable.
Several days passed, and the two children stayed up late every day to go out on a cruise, but they still found nothing. However, their relationship became much better.
Both families also discovered that the children were abnormal, and after careful discussion they decided to let them go without any control.
Qin Qi has been getting happier and happier watching Xu Huaigu recently. She used to think that her child was a lump and acted strangely and unruly. Now I feel that this boy is quite capable. He takes the most beautiful girl in the village out on dates every night. Just thinking about it makes me feel embarrassed.
Xu Huaigu naturally didn't know this. He was still worried about the whereabouts of the black shadow. He has been missing for the past few days, and both Li Zi and him are a little discouraged. And recently, an annual event in the village is coming again. It is the seventh day of May in three days' time, the day of the village's annual sacrifice.
These days, the villagers have stopped farm work and begun to decorate the village. They are all ordinary objects in the village, such as wild flowers on the roadside, woven into rings and hung around the necks of the women, which symbolizes reunion. The beautiful stones from the river were specially carved with rough outlines and placed on the beams of each house, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. Two scrolls are also required to be pasted on the door of every house. One is of an old Taoist priest with a white beard, a fairy-like demeanor, kind and kind, and his Taoist name is "Taishin Mountain Man"; the other is of a young man, The long sword is like a rainbow, tied around the waist, the sword is half an inch out, the killing intent is overwhelming, and no name is left.
These two gods are worshiped in the small village, and paper statues must be affixed every May 7th to ward off evil spirits. In the early morning of the seventh day of May, a sacrificial ceremony must be held, and the whole village must participate and donate a little blood for peace.
The joy of the big festival has washed away the murder case some time ago. The death of a lonely old man did not have much impact. The villagers seemed to continue their lives, as if the old man died naturally.
Xu Huaigu was very anxious. He knew the seriousness of this matter, but he could not find the murderer. He was afraid that in a few days, no one would pay attention to this matter, and by then the matter would be settled.
Tonight, Xu Huaigu came as promised and carefully searched for clues with Li Zi in the village.
He was used to the darkness, and they walked side by side in the alley and on the edge of the field.
Li Zi sighed and said, "Why haven't you found anything for so long? The murderer should have stopped."
Xu Huaigu squatted down in disappointment, sat on the ground, pulled out a handful of grass, threw it away casually, and watched it scatter in the wind.
He was also very confused in his heart, should he continue?
If he didn't continue, he would feel uneasy and the truth would never be discovered again. And if it continues, no one knows whether there will be results, and it is very likely that the attempt will be in vain.
Li Zi also sat down next to him. Xu Huaigu asked her: "Do you still want to continue looking?"
Li Zi pulled her hair that covered her eyes behind her shoulders and said firmly: "Yes."
She paused and said, "Actually, I have always wanted to be a person who punishes evil and promotes good. Unfortunately, this village has not changed for thousands of years and is very boring. It did not even give me this opportunity. This time, this big thing happened. No matter what, I have to get involved, otherwise I will be sorry for myself."
Xu Huaigu suddenly thought of something, laughed and said, "So you report other people's evil deeds every day?"
"Yes, this gives me a sense of accomplishment." She lowered her head again, "Actually, I also know that this is very selfish. Many things are trivial and I shouldn't do that."
"I think this is good. One day, when we have the opportunity to go out to a wider world, you will definitely have the opportunity!"
Li Zi smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Outside? Those only exist in Mr. Chu's books. No one in the village has ever gone out. How can I ask for it?"
"Perhaps, I should have gotten rid of such thoughts long ago. Honestly..."
Xu Huaigu's eyes suddenly widened and he covered Li Zi's mouth, causing her pain.
Xu Huaigu turned her head and saw the scene clearly.
A dark shadow walked on another field ridge a few feet away...
