SWDnovel Chapter 97 Zhang Desheng
Chapter 97 Zhang Desheng
As the sun rises along the border, a gentle breeze rustles through the lush green foliage.
Stone Temple
The man wielded two short sticks, one for defense and the other for desperate strikes. He looked every bit the daredevil.
Fang Hongxuan had no intention of killing, nor did he ever intend to seriously injure the man. Therefore, he could only defend continuously. While blocking, he seized the opportunity to cut the short stick full of nicks.
The already cramped temple could hardly withstand such an ordeal by the two of them.
Even though Fang Hongxuan had already stopped, he was still maneuvering and parrying, cutting the surrounding beams and pillars to pieces, raising dust everywhere.
The man, his face contorted with pain, threw the short stick in his hand and then picked out a dragon-bearded staff.
The two short sticks, like shooting stars, struck Fang Hongxuan's face and heart in the blink of an eye.
Even though Fang Hongxuan raised his knife to block, he still staggered back a few steps due to the huge impact.
The faded roller shutter was bundled up by a long stick and laid straight towards Fang Hongxuan.
The man leaped into the air, using all his strength to swing his long staff straight down.
"Zheng..."
Sharp, piercing sounds echoed throughout the temple, and sparks of light burst forth. The intense shockwave extinguished the candlelight inside the temple instantly.
The fallen leaves buried in the mud were also shaken several meters away.
The immense force caused Fang Hongxuan's tiger's mouth to ache, and he couldn't help but become more serious, even the crimson in his eyes intensified.
"I just have something to ask you. If you keep bothering me, then don't blame me for being ruthless."
Even a clay figure has a bit of fire in it, let alone Fang Hongxuan, who thirsts for blood and death.
However, the man was dismissive. He murmured to himself, and the statues in the temple shone with dazzling light, even the stone carvings seemed to come alive.
"Anyone who dares to approach, understand, or worship the Goddess of Fertility is my lifelong enemy, Zhang Desheng!"
As if he had touched on a sore spot, a look of sorrow appeared on Zhang Desheng's usually resolute face.
Just then, Zhang Desheng inadvertently caught a glimpse of the Demon-Suppressing Token that Fang Hongxuan had hidden in his clothes.
He first frowned, examining the edges of the token with a puzzled look for a long time, then his eyes widened in disbelief. His face first turned red, then ashen white. For a moment, it looked utterly bizarre.
Seeing that Zhang Desheng no longer seemed to be about to launch a surprise attack, Fang Hongxuan lowered his guard slightly.
"But now that you've sobered up... if you still want to fight, then I'll beat you until you're completely subdued..."
Fang Hongxuan still had many questions to ask, so naturally he couldn't possibly hurt Zhang Desheng.
"That power just now... was it trying to summon the deity behind me to possess me...? Even I felt a bit of pressure..."
Unexpectedly, after Zhang Desheng's anger subsided, he began to show signs of developing dementia.
Startled, he quickly suppressed his anger to maintain his composure.
He dropped the dragon-bearded staff and strode over to Fang Hongxuan. At the same time, he gripped Fang Hongxuan's left hand tightly and shook it vigorously.
"Comrades from the Demon Suppression Division, we've been waiting for you..."
"?"
"Are you from Earth?"
Fang Hongxuan asked
"Fellow villager?"
Zhang Desheng's noodles, a mixture of anger and joy, looked so comical.
"Wow, fellow villager...you've really done well...not only were you reincarnated as an evil spirit, but you actually managed to get into the Demon Suppression Division and become a Demon Extermination Captain."
Fang Hongxuan withdrew his left hand without making a sound.
He is no longer the greenhorn he once was.
As the saying goes, when you meet someone from your hometown in a foreign land, they're either going to stab you in the back or dig a pit for you... Li Shouxin and Chen Qinghe are probably one in a hundred.
Seemingly sensing Fang Hongxuan's wariness, Zhang Desheng merely gave an awkward smile. Then, filled with righteous indignation, he recounted the evil deeds of the Goddess of Fertility, her狰狞 (zhengning, meaning ferocious/hideous) appearance suggesting he wished he could devour her flesh and drink her blood.
It turns out that Zhang Desheng was originally a physical education teacher who was about to be formally employed.
One night, he too arrived in this world after being sandwiched between two large trucks like a piece of sweet and sour pork.
...
"My innate ability is called 'Village Guardian,' and with me is that naturally formed stone statue."
If I were to guard this territory for sixty years, my abilities would be fully activated. At the same time, I wouldn't have to be confined here.
But the people of Wugu Town actually hired someone to cause trouble, not only making Shili Village unbearable, but also causing my stone statue to be broken into two pieces.
The other half was also taken back and worshipped by the people of Wugu Town.
If it were just an ordinary stone statue, that would be fine, but that half of the statue contained half of my soul.
My soul is incomplete, which is why I'm constantly insane and mentally unstable...
Now, he can only rely on that hatred to barely maintain a moment of clarity.
Fellow villager, you absolutely must save me!
With tears welling in his eyes, Zhang Desheng stared at Fang Hongxuan, sobbing uncontrollably, as if he would be heartbroken if Fang uttered even a single word of dissent.
"There are many spirits and monsters within a radius of dozens of miles; do you know why?"
"What?"
"After I investigate, I will help if I can, but if there is no way to help, then I am afraid I cannot help you."
He didn't bring up the previous question again, but quietly changed the subject.
At the same time, Fang Hongxuan did not completely rule out the possibility of a confrontation, leaving himself some room for maneuver. In any case, he could find countless reasons to gloss over the situation.
Zhang Desheng was speechless for a moment before nodding in agreement.
"And what about the Goddess of Fertility?"
"It's just a human-made evil thought. Since no one can authorize it, it has set its sights on me."
If you are going to Wugu Town, please do not venture out alone at night...
"Why is that...?"
"Once night falls, a curfew is imposed in Wugu Town. Not only that, they also have patrol teams, especially around the Temple of the Goddess of Fertility, which is under strict surveillance."
"I understand... well..."
Before Fang Hongxuan could speak again, Zhang Desheng could no longer contain his anger. He lost all his spirit and transformed back into that disheveled, foolish man.
As for the weasel watching from the sidelines, its eyes widened in disbelief; it had never seen Zhang Desheng so humble before.
Normally, any spirits that offend him are beaten to death with sticks. Therefore, spirits rarely venture into this area.
Seeing Fang Hongxuan's imposing appearance, the weasel was even more excited. It rubbed its hands together and even imitated Fang Hongxuan's movements by performing several sets of punches from a distance.
"My judgment is indeed sharp; it wasn't for nothing that I almost hanged myself from that tree!"
It seemed to realize that if it hadn't been for Dao Yuan's rescue, it would have truly hanged itself from the tree.
The indescribable sense of frustration and Hongxuan's cold eyes inevitably deflated it.
"It won't all come to nothing in the end... No, I need to get on good terms with that little monk!"
Let's talk about Fang Hongxuan again.
He saw the excited weasel, but seemed lost in thought.
"If the mystery here isn't with Zhang Desheng, then there must be somewhere else."
"I need to think this through carefully, and once I have some ideas, I can turn around and see what exactly is the relationship between Zhang Desheng and the Goddess of Fertility..."
He wouldn't easily believe Zhang Desheng's one-sided story, and besides, Fang Hongxuan always felt that Zhang Desheng gave him a strange feeling.
"Let me see what you're hiding..."