I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night
Chapter 664 - 390: Night Watcher and Townsfolk_2

Chapter 664: Chapter 390: Night Watcher and Townsfolk_2

Lin Yan looked at the man and asked.

"This..."

The middle-aged man’s expression changed drastically, revealing a hint of joy as he whispered, "Could it be that our Human Clan has decided to launch a counterattack against the Demon Domain?"

"It can only be considered a retaliation for now."

Lin Yan said, "But in the future, we will surely strike back and reclaim it."

The middle-aged man showed a trace of happiness, then nodded firmly.

Those chosen back then as offerings either thought their lives were over, bid farewell to their families, and wept bitterly; or they felt privileged to be sacrificed to the Divine Spirit, bringing glory to their ancestors, and leapt with joy.

Only he, as a Night Watcher, remained relatively composed and took note of the general direction.

Although at the time he believed he was doomed, and memorizing the direction would serve no purpose, he still kept a vigilant mind.

Unexpectedly, in this moment, it finally became useful.

"Heading northeast, about twelve hundred li, is it?"

Lin Yan nodded slightly and said, "This marks a great merit for you!"

The middle-aged man heard this and let out a bitter smile, saying nothing.

Living here, there was no way to return to the Human Clan; no matter how great his contribution, what use would it be?

For countless years, generations of Night Watchers, once entering the Demon Domain, had never managed to return alive.

He had known this fact long before he came here.

Yet some tasks, someone always had to do them.

If not for people like them acting as hidden embers, the Human Clan would know nothing about the Demon Domain.

"Preserve your life, and you may have a chance to return home."

Lin Yan said this, reaching into his robe to take out a piece of talisman paper, handed it over, and said, "Hide it well. When needed, perhaps it can save your life..."

"..."

The middle-aged man did not accept the talisman paper but instead glanced toward the room, wanting to say something yet hesitating.

"Speak your mind." Lin Yan said.

"In the Demon Domain, the humans raised within it are no more than livestock." The middle-aged man hesitated briefly before saying, "Those who cannot reproduce are considered defective goods and will be eaten prematurely!"

"Thus, I took a wife here and bore a child..."

"This wife was born in Black Wind Manor, worships the Bear King as a Divine Spirit, and treats blood sacrifices as routine. Her brother being sacrificed was considered a monumental honor."

"Earlier, a Night Watcher once attempted to awaken humanity’s kin at Black Wind Manor, but was denounced as a blasphemer and beaten half to death by the people within the manor before being fed to the Bear Demons stationed there."

"The people in the manor are beyond redemption, but my child is still very young and hasn’t been completely affected yet..."

He looked at Lin Yan, his voice trembling, and softly said, "Could you..."

Lin Yan shook his head slightly and said, "Tonight, I have a critical mission. I cannot take him."

The middle-aged man heard this and his expression darkened.

In the next moment, Lin Yan continued, "But the day when we launch a counterattack on the Demon Domain won’t be far away!"

The middle-aged man assumed these words were mere consolation.

A thousand years had passed, and the garrison at Taixuan Divine Mountain had been struggling bitterly to resist, narrowly avoiding destruction by the Demon Domain.

Now the Demon Domain was launching a massive invasion—perhaps even Taixuan Divine Mountain could not hold out anymore.

"When the day of the counterattack comes, use this Spirit Talisman to save your life and return to Taixuan Divine Mountain."

Lin Yan said this and prepared to leave.

But just then, the sleeping woman inside the room muttered in her dreams, "Niu Er, my dear husband, remember to serve faithfully by the Divine Venerable’s side, and bring our family blessings..."

In an instant, Lin Yan paused, turned around, and solemnly asked, "Your name here is Niu Er?"

"Yes, livestock that’s raised doesn’t earn any good name."

The middle-aged man scoffed at himself.

Lin Yan’s expression became complicated. "Tomorrow’s chosen sacrifices will include you?"

"Each blood sacrifice selects people from several families, with one person from each family chosen as an offering..."

Niu Er said, "Previously, I was chosen as a sacrifice and sent to Beishan Holy Land, but was turned away and escaped death."

"Since I’d already been chosen once, my family wasn’t considered for subsequent selections."

"But after all these years, it’s finally our turn again."

"The Bear King only requires children—young boys and girls—but the demons stationed here deceive the Bear King and pick additional sacrifices for their own consumption."

He said this and softly added, "Tomorrow, I will die."

Despite knowing his fate for tomorrow, he had not mentioned this earlier to this Three Prefecture Inspection Envoy.

Because he understood that the envoy had vital tasks in the Demon Domain and couldn’t afford to expose himself for the sake of Niu Er.

He had long known this day would come.

"No plans to resist?"

Lin Yan sighed and said, "With your cultivation, a sudden outburst might take down a low-level demon..."

"It’s futile. In the end, I’ll still die, and my family will also suffer for it—the entire Black Wind Manor might be wiped out."

Niu Er chuckled bitterly and said, "You shouldn’t think about rescuing me either. If you do, the Bear King will suspect there’s a Human Clan spy here."

"Demons and their ilk are different from humans—they don’t need evidence. They’ll simply devour everyone in Black Wind Manor."

"Then they’ll select young men and women from other places, relocate them here, allow them to reproduce, and grow the population."

"Maybe there’ll come a day for the counterattack against the Demon Domain, but I doubt I’ll live to see it."

He said this, laughing at himself, before bowing deeply and kneeling, exclaiming, "Night Watcher Liu Li, subordinate of Qifeng Prefecture’s Observatory, respectfully sends off the Inspection Envoy!"

He raised his head, tears streaming, his voice trembling as he declared, "Peace for the Mortal World, stability for the Human Clan, striving for prosperity—my resolve remains through death!"

Lin Yan stayed silent for a moment before responding, "In this Deceit Night, raised as livestock, you’ve retained your integrity, uncorrupted, unbroken by despair..."

He stepped back and bowed respectfully, solemnly stating, "Your cultivation is modest, but you embody the unyielding backbone of the Human Clan! To see you die helplessly would make me unworthy of the title of Human Race Saint Master!"

"Human Race Saint Master?"

Liu Li was taken aback and raised his head.

Before him, the Inspection Envoy of the Three Prefectures had vanished.

His heart trembled, and his face changed drastically.

Would this envoy go directly to confront the Bear Demons?

This was the Demon Domain—once exposed, one’s life was forfeit!

Such a young Inspection Envoy, holding great authority and a promising future—wasn’t it such a pity?

But then, Liu Li furrowed his brow and whispered, "Human Race Saint Master?"

The joy of seeing someone from his homeland before his death, along with the complex emotions of impending separation, suddenly evaporated, leaving only boundless worry.

He worried about the Saint Master’s life and safety.

He also worried about the people of Black Wind Manor with whom he shared his days and nights, as well as... his sleeping wife and child behind him.

Yet in the next moment, angry roars erupted outside!

A surge of powerful demonic energy burst forth!

"A Great Demon is attacking!!!"

Not far away, furious roars from multiple Bear Demons echoed.

Even the refining essence realm martial artists within the manor were suddenly awakened.

——

Half an hour later.

Lin Yan stood at the edge of Black Wind Manor.

A green-furred ape came running wildly in the distance.

"All of them were fed to the Taiji Yin Yang Bottle..."

Little White Ape grinned and said, "That Human Clan refining essence realm martial artist must be the weakest one I’ve ever seen... He’s got the physique of the refining essence realm, but not a shred of combat skill, relying purely on brute strength."

"Demons cultivate humans as food; a strong physique suffices. Why would they allow them real killing techniques?"

Lin Yan said this as he looked toward Black Wind Manor. "This time, the attack by an outside Great Demon conveniently spares suspicion."

"Is this why you wanted me to dye my fur green?"

Little White Ape exclaimed joyfully, "I really feel like this green fur bolsters my combat strength... No wonder that willow tree, being entirely green, was so much mightier than me!"

"Once we leave the Demon Domain, dye it back. It looks absurd."

Lin Yan said expressionlessly, "If you can’t dye it back, then shave it off."

The outside world knew that the Saint Master of the Human Clan traveled with a winged white ape.

Thus, Lin Yan had Little White Ape dye his fur green to cover up the wings on its back.

Once they left the Demon Domain, the conspicuous green fur would no longer be necessary.

Afterward, Lin Yan gazed northeast and said, "By now, the Great Saint of Beishan should already be moving toward Taixuan Divine Mountain..."

Little White Ape grinned and said, "If it’s just starting to move, then by using Step by Step Lotus and rushing over now, we’ll probably arrive at Beishan Holy Land just as that Kui Bull reaches Taixuan Divine Mountain..."

"Let’s go!"

Lin Yan said flatly, "We’re raiding the Great Saint of Beishan’s lair!"

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