Chapter 54 Hearts and Minds
It turned out that a group of monster hunters blocked the entrance of the village. They were clamoring at this moment. Because of the crowds, I couldn't see what was going on at the entrance of the village? But before I got closer, I could feel the unique demonic energy of the monster. Even the sign on my chest was induced.
And I didn't have to ask anything carefully. Perhaps the little hunting demon man had already told me just now, and their intermittent and passionate discussions also came into my ears from time to time.
"Old man, we are not making things difficult for you. If you are in relationships, you can enter the village, and this one is..."
"After all, our Wangxian Village is a village for hunting monsters. Master, don't rely on your connections to turn this into a monster village."
Some of these words are implicit and polite, while others are ridiculed. They will not give in because they are Xin Yi's father, and Xin Yi and me.
So, I said that the sound at the entrance of the village was abnormal before, and it turned out to be like this. But I was anxious at that time, but I didn't bother to come and investigate.
Thinking of this, I sighed slightly. Wangxian Village did not have any habit of suppressing people with momentum and status. Although the rules were strict, it only paid attention to right or wrong. The demon hunters all had their own personalities. Those who could stand here for the same goal should be said to be heroes who could hold life and death outside of the country, and of course they had their own bottom line. Undoubtedly, they didn't know the inside story and felt that Uncle Xin challenged their bottom line. Whether these words were polite, the only thing that was unpleasant in common was their strength. They would inevitably block them outside the village. Moreover, it seemed that they wanted to take action first and then report, but they didn't want me to stop them.
The boy who reported to me before must have been a bit scruple-minded demon hunter who thought this was inappropriate, so he quietly drove an insensible child to report to me, which was considered as neither party offended.
After roughly sorting out the matter, I coughed gently and then stepped forward with big strides.
Which demon hunter is not a guy with sharp ears and eyes? I heard a dozen of them who were more sensitive and subconsciously turned around and looked at me. After seeing that it was me, they slowly stopped talking, who were already very loud and loud.
I didn't look at them, just lowered my head and walked forward. The demon hunter who saw me didn't know what I meant? He couldn't grasp my mind, so he quickly reminded the people around him. When I walked to the center of the crowd, everyone shut up and gave in automatically. Then he looked at me eagerly, wanting to see how I handled this matter.
At this time, my heart calmed down inexplicably. Of course, I also knew that things were actually very subtle. If one cannot handle them well, it would either delay Xinyi's affairs or even punish Uncle Xin, or would also make the hearts of these demon hunters cold. Even the head of my family was useless. This thing was to walk a tightrope and had to be balanced.
I stopped in the middle of the crowd, looked at everyone without knowing it, and then said loudly: "What's wrong with this? No one has anything to do? Is it nonsense at the entrance of the village? Are there any rules? Is there any clamor at the entrance of the village? Is there anything that cannot be handled? Have you forgotten the rules in the village?"
I said this on purpose as a reminder to these impulsive monster hunters, no matter how angry they are, don’t forget that there are rules! Sure enough, after what I said, these monster hunters looked at me, speechless, but it seemed that they were all over the place and could not say it because they were unreasonable.
"Why don't you talk? What happened?" I still deliberately pretended not to know, and glanced at them calmly and coldly. I didn't have to be angry, which also showed my attitude.
"Head of the Family..." At this time, a demon hunter who had a somewhat 'rampant' character on weekdays mustered up the courage and couldn't help calling me.
"Huh?" My tone was calm, but my expression was still cold. He looked at me and felt like he was choking, and he couldn't say it. After all, Uncle Xin and I were in the village, and I was so majestic enough, so he was still a little guilty. It was not because I was very fierce, but because they knew that it was a bit too much to conceal my decision without authorization.
This somewhat stupid monster hunter didn't dare to speak anymore, and the other monster hunters simply fell silent. If I had said that I was "beating" them before, it would be almost the same now. I have been forcing these guys to do so.
The effect is almost the same. I ignored this 'silly big guy' and said calmly: "I ask you, you don't say it. Then let me get out of the way and let me see what's going on?"
When I suddenly said this, "Hula" all dispersed. At this time, I didn't care about any logical thinking. For example, they all discovered the existence of monsters, how could I not notice it? Then I looked at me one by one. After all, I still wanted me to show an attitude that convinced them.
After these guys dispersed, I finally saw the entrance of the village. Compared to these "powerful" monster hunters, the side standing at the entrance of the village seemed much deserted and weaker. I could see only two people standing there at a glance.
To be precise, it should be two monsters? Needless to say, one of them is Uncle Xin. He still looks gentle and elegant, and there is no anger on his face. He just has helplessness and blame for me. I understand the meaning without saying it. Maybe he blames me for coming at this time?
And the other one, I just took a look, and it felt like a flash of lightning flashed through my mind. My whole brain was blank for a second, and then my first reaction was not to continue to deal with the current situation, but to all the dusty memories were cut open, and time pulled me back to the long time.
On that snowy night, the breath of Master's pipe was drawn from that night, my life was marked with a clear line. I used to be an ordinary person, with a quiet life, a life that I don't need to understand much but can feel at ease. After that, it was a brand new world full of freshness and incredibility, but from then on I said goodbye to stability and wandering, and even life could not guarantee myself.
So, how could I forget that night? In that dark suburb, in the lonely and lonely house, there was a mysterious and indifferent woman. That was the first person I came into contact with after entering this different world. I was about to forget her existence, because she had never appeared again in my life afterwards. I couldn't forget her existence again. It was she who made me feel particularly clearly that in this world, there are some people who really exist and are unique. This is even stronger than the appearance of my master and senior brother.
But today, I realized that she was a demon! What a shocking answer... At this time, she was standing quietly beside Uncle Xin, wearing a black shawl, wrapping her body tightly, and her face was still wearing the mask that once scared me, the white mask, and there was a touch of red around her eyes.
It was because of this mask that I recognized her at first sight. Now I didn’t feel scary when I saw this mask. It was just that I was still a child at that night... All the fragments of memory came in chaotic ways, and gradually made that night very clear.
I still remember what she said, "She is a dead person," and I also remember the photos and paintings I saw in her room, the faces with distinct personalities in the photos and the vivid expressions in the paintings.
When I think of these things now, I always feel that there is something in my memory that I have omitted. I want to think about it carefully. But at this time, Uncle Xin glanced at me and said, "Ye Zhengling, are you trying to stop us from entering the village? That's fine, you bring Xin Yi out and I will take her away."
Uncle Xin's tone was calm, but the blame was very obvious. Sometimes the right and wrong in this world were not clear, but because of the existence of his position, he puts each other on the opposite side, and then he doesn't care about right and wrong.
I know that even Uncle Xin is a demon, he has never done anything to be conscientious. This is the position. However, the position exists in this world and is extremely difficult to eliminate, so distinguishing becomes a trivial thing that tests the heart.
I suppressed my inner shock and took my eyes back from Aunt Yun. Look, for so many years, I still remember what she called her?
Then, I did not answer the words of Uncle Xin as soon as possible, but turned around and looked at the demon hunters. From the beginning to now, I did not intend to tell them any great principles. People cannot listen to the great principles when they have emotions. Instead, they should not always have time to clearly distinguish them.
Seeing me turn around, the demon hunters were excited after all. The 'silly big guy' was the first to stand up, and suddenly clasped his fists at me and shouted loudly: "I hope the head of the family will give you a clear explanation, don't let everyone down."
His words were like finally detonating an emotional bomb, and everyone petitioned me one after another. The implication was that it still depends on my attitude. I did not interrupt anyone, their emotions also needed to be vented, and they were not wrong.
After everyone finished speaking, I looked at everyone, clasped my fists and said loudly: "I am the head of the family and a demon hunter. But there are rules for the hunter of the demon in Wangxian Village, but there is no privilege for the head of the family. I know everyone's mood and I know that everyone is right. I don't talk about any big principles. Everything will be done according to the rules. Today, I will take them into the village. If there is any mistake in the future, I, Ye Zhengling, will come to see everyone. In other words, the rules are above human nature. I solemnly promise you this matter. If everyone believes in me, I will guarantee my life. If you really don't believe it, I can only take Xinyi out of the village and don't blame everyone for a word."
This is my truth. I cannot be above the rules alone. I can only "violate" the rules and provide guarantees for my life. If they believe it, I will naturally be grateful. If they don't believe it, who can I blame? Only in this way can I not let everyone down.
This is why I emphasized rules from the beginning.
After saying that, I glanced at everyone, and then made a gesture of making a resentful oath in front of everyone.
Everything is left to the heart of the people.
Chapter completed!