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Chapter 1280 - 586

Chapter 1280: 586

Xiao Nan responded, "Well, let’s just go with the flow. We shouldn’t display too much strength and draw them out."

"Okay. If some so-called mountain god blocks our way, I will pretend to struggle a bit." Li Changhe nodded slightly and whispered in Xiao Nan’s ear, "I never expected to play the role of the pig that eats the tiger. It’s quite thrilling."

Xiao Nan’s cheeks flushed from the breath at her ear, and seeing no one around, she pecked Li Changhe on the lips.

Afterward, Li Changhe continued to push forward and, while pushing the wheelchair through a grove, they noticed a shadow darting through the bushes.

The figure was fast, but with Li Changhe’s physique, he could clearly see it was a sizeable monkey.

It was holding something in its mouth and turned its head back upon noticing Li Changhe and Xiao Nan.

Surprisingly, it had a human-like face!

Li Changhe also noticed that the creature was holding a pet dog in its mouth, the leash still around its neck. Judging by the size and fur, it seemed to be a Shiba Inu, now the prey of this human-faced monkey.

Was it the pet brought by a customer from the earlier shopping mall?

The human-faced monkey looked at Li Changhe, seeming to smile. This was somewhat terrifying. Due to the uncanny valley effect, such creatures that look human but aren’t quite lead to a primal fear rooted in human genetics.

Still, it did not approach Li Changhe, but rather grabbed the dead Shiba Inu, swung up into the trees, and swiftly disappeared.

Li Changhe watched the direction in which the human-faced monkey disappeared. "Is that the mountain god?"

"Probably not," Xiao Nan shook her head. "It’s too weak, probably just a common monster. According to the data in the database, mountain gods receive offerings and are quite powerful. That monkey was only at the level of a monster but still, even so, it would be dangerous for the ordinary people."

"The other party has trapped a large number of civilians in the Demon Country, probably aiming to use them as hostages. Quite sinister indeed."

Subsequently, Li Changhe continued forward, but the mountain path grew steeper, making it difficult to proceed with the wheelchair.

Li Changhe then carried the wheelchair on his back, lifted Xiao Nan in a princess carry, and continued to navigate the mountain path.

However, after about half an hour, they still faced no attacks.

Instead, they saw a fox dressed in ancient gray robes, standing upright by the side of the mountain path.

Upon seeing Li Changhe, it placed one forelimb above the other in front of itself, seemingly performing a greeting.

This was a very eerie sight. However, Li Changhe and Xiao Nan watched the fox with interest.

"Aren’t you going to ask if we think you look like a human?" Li Changhe asked the fox.

The fox had a strange human-like look in its eyes. The previous humans had been terrified, but this couple showed no fear and even took the initiative to speak to it.

Indeed, once monsters cultivate to a certain level, they must rely on human fortune to reach higher realms.

For instance, by being conferred the status of a mountain god by an emperor or a destiny holder, or by asking humans if they resemble humans to obtain such a status.

The first option is bleak, with very few becoming acknowledged as mountain gods. It’s like passing a single-log bridge in an army competition—a harsh test in the monster world.

As for the latter... ordinary families could hardly confer divinity. If ordinary people say it looks like a human, they would suffer from backlash by fate. The outcome for those humans would not be pleasant either.

Thus, in certain area legends, if you encounter a talking fox in the wilderness, never answer its questions.

If you say it looks like a human, it truly will transform into the person as described by the responder.

Some players have encountered a fox demon and allowed it to transform into a girl that matched their preferences. Yes, that player was a member of the [Awei Protection Association].

And the fox demon would absorb the responder’s fortune. Those with strong fortunes might survive major illnesses or disasters, but those with weaker fortunes would likely meet an untimely death.

If you say it doesn’t look like a human, you will be brutally retaliated against by the fox.

Either way, none of it is good. At least with the former, you might live a bit longer.

Thus, the fox spoke in human language with the voice of an elder, "If by nightfall, you still have no protection from the mountain god, come seek me. I will ensure you remain unharmed."

"After nightfall, does it become dangerous here?" Xiao Nan, clutching Li Changhe’s neck, asked, "What’s the difference between the mountain god’s protection and yours?"

"If you are willing to bear the cost of the mountain god’s protection, there won’t be any problem. If you can’t afford that kind of cost, then come seek me," said the fox with a sinister laugh, then vanished in a wisp of blue smoke.

It seems that the Mountain God will protect humanity, but humanity must also pay a certain price.

This fox spirit probably saw this point and gave Li Changhe and Xiao Nan a choice, a choice to respond to it.

However, this made both Li Changhe and Xiao Nan feel a bit regretful.

Even Yun Ting in their minds complained, "Why doesn’t it ask? I’ve already thought of an answer."

"Oh? What’s Brother Ting’s answer?" Li Changhe asked.

"Of course, to say it looks human, like a big-chested, long-legged girl with twin ponytails who’s tsundere!" Yun Ting chuckled, then asked, "What’s Xiao Nan’s answer?"

"Hmm... to say it looks like a steadfast communist warrior," Xiao Nan responded with a light laugh. It would be quite something for a communist warrior to propagate communism in the Demon Country.

"Wow, that’s interesting, worthy of being my sister-in-law... What about you, little brother?" Yun Ting asked again.

"For a man, naturally, there are dreams of men," Li Changhe said, embracing Xiao Nan as they moved forward. "It’s natural to say it looks like an Interstellar Battleship!"

Li Changhe really would say that.

His riding ex just happens to be an Interstellar Battleship too.

If the fox demon could really transform into that, it would be amazing!

The two and the ghost joked and continued on their way.

About ten minutes later, they saw an old temple halfway up the mountain from a distance.

They also saw some people gathered together.

Not many, about twenty or thirty people. Some were previous department store clerks, some were customers, and some were residents near the shopping center.

They were suddenly swept into the Demon Country, and in their panic, they gathered together and hid in this old temple.

When they saw Li Changhe carrying a wheelchair, holding Xiao Nan, and coming out of the mountain path,

their eyes were filled with surprise, amazed at Li Changhe’s physical strength.

But soon, some people bowed their heads as if hiding something. Others wanted to speak to Li Changhe as if to remind him of something, but after being nudged by the people beside them, they lowered their heads and did not speak again.

They all huddled in the corners and entrances, as if there was something dangerous inside the old temple.

Li Changhe, holding Xiao Nan, approached the old temple. After entering, he set down the wheelchair behind him and let Xiao Nan sit back in it, continuing to push it forward.

At that moment, several strong men stood up and blocked the temple entrance. One of them, a muscular man in a tank top, walked behind Li Changhe with an iron rod in his hand, apparently from a barbell.

These guys were probably caught in the mountains from a gym inside the shopping center. Relying on having weapons in hand and some muscles, they became the spokespersons of this temporary refuge.

In situations devoid of order, what people most desire is power.

Because under such circumstances, they can do everything they normally wouldn’t dare to do, such as violence or rape.

For instance, right now, they were blocking the temple’s exit, asking Li Changhe to set down Xiao Nan and move forward on his own.

Li Changhe ignored these death-seeking characters and instead saw a Buddha statue deep inside the old temple.

Although it was a Buddha statue, it gave off a terrifying vibe.

Due to the dim light inside the old temple, it looked quite ferocious.

"Is this the Mountain God? Quite convincingly disguised," Li Changhe grinned, "Come on, smile for daddy."

At the same time, the normally benevolent Buddha statue also grinned, its face splitting in the middle to reveal a mouth full of sharp, blood-soaked teeth.

Simultaneously, several blood-red eyeballs sprang open on both sides of the Buddha statue’s forehead.

Seeing this spectacle, the people compressed themselves in the corner in terror.

The man holding the iron rod, by this time, was also pale, yelling,

"Lord Mountain God, this is the offering we present to you, please protect us, Mountain God!"

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