SWDnovel Chapter 386 The Slit-Mouthed Woman: Since you think I'm beautiful, then kiss me once.
Chapter 386 The Slit-Mouthed Woman: Since you think I'm beautiful, then kiss me once.
Behind Xia Ning, the two female black-clad stewards, who had been standing upright like pine trees, leaned forward slightly in unison.
The deacon on the left rolled his eyes and whispered in a voice only the two of them could hear:
"It's the first time we've ever seen the Guide show such concern for a novice cultivator, even specifically telling them to be careful!"
Upon hearing this, the deacon on the right lowered his voice even further, his tone full of mockery:
"The key point is that even though that apprentice cultivator reached out and touched her hair, the adult didn't react at all. This is so unlike her usual behavior. If it were anyone else, they would probably have been smashed into mincemeat by now!"
The two exchanged a glance, their shoulders twitching almost imperceptibly.
Xia Ning has excellent hearing, and every word of their whispers reached her ears.
The tips of her ears, which had not yet completely lost their blush, instantly turned an even deeper shade of crimson, and even her neck felt slightly hot.
She clenched her fist tightly, then turned her head sharply, her gaze sharp as a knife, sweeping over the two people behind her with a chilling intensity.
The smiles on the two deacons froze instantly. Almost reflexively, they straightened their backs and pressed their lips into a straight line, as if nothing had happened or been said.
Xia Ning stared at the two women for a few seconds. Seeing their terrified expressions, her embarrassment and annoyance subsided slightly. She then ordered in a deep voice, "Focus on your duty!"
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At the foot of the outer wall of the Silent Temple, Lin Feng walked at the front, keeping a distance of about one meter from the Silent Nun.
Vassim and Evelyn flanked the Silent Sister, their eyes scanning the outside of the wall warily.
The silent nun kept her eyes downcast, her hands clasped in front of her, her steps even and mechanical.
She never looked up at the three of them, as if everything in this world was irrelevant to her. Only the obsession in her heart supported her to complete this pilgrimage step by step.
Just as they turned the corner and circled around to the west side of the temple, several dark shadows suddenly swept overhead, accompanied by sharp screechs, and a dozen or so black birds with crimson eyes swooped down.
Clearly, they were drawn by the intense aura of karma emanating from the silent nun, their target being this strange pilgrim.
Wasim's eyes flashed with anger, and he immediately clenched his fist, ready to punch the black bird at the front.
Evelyn reacted quickly, turning to the side and reaching out to block, preventing the blackbird from disturbing the nun.
"Don't move," Lin Feng whispered.
Wasim and Evelyn instinctively stopped moving.
After a brief moment of confusion, Wasim realized—
Lin Feng has the ability to control animals, something he had already witnessed in the Forest Ghost Zoo instance.
He immediately nodded to Evelyn, who was still somewhat dazed, indicating that she didn't need to do anything and could just stand by and watch.
Lin Feng frowned slightly, and "Call of the Wild" was activated instantly.
An invisible yet incredibly clear wave of thought, like the most primal law of nature, instantly enveloped the swooping black birds.
The fierce black birds stopped their sharp cries the moment they sensed this intention. After circling in the air for a moment, they flapped their wings and flew towards the distant woods, quickly disappearing from sight.
Evelyn raised an eyebrow at Lin Feng: "I was hoping to show off my skills, but you stole all the limelight."
Lin Feng chuckled, "Just a few blackbirds, why would you need to use such a sledgehammer to crack a nut!"
After saying that, he turned around and continued to lead the way.
Vassim and Evelyn refocused their attention, standing guard on either side of the Silent Sister, not daring to slacken their vigilance in the slightest.
After walking about thirty steps, the silent nun suddenly stopped.
Before Lin Feng and the other two could react, she suddenly knelt heavily on the cold stone pavement, her upper body leaning slightly forward, her hands still folded in front of her, her head bowed, and the deathly aura around her grew even stronger.
Lin Feng's eyes flickered: "Rule 5: If a pilgrim suddenly kneels down, the group must stand still one meter behind him, remain solemn, and not approach or help him up. The group can only continue to guide him after he has stood up."
"Quickly, follow rule 5."
Vassim and Evelyn immediately responded, stopping a meter behind the Silent Sister, feet together, hands hanging naturally at their sides, not daring to make any unnecessary movements.
They knew that if they broke the rules, death would be their only fate.
Shortly after the three had stood still, the silent nun suddenly moved her lips slightly, uttering an extremely faint murmur:
"I was wrong……"
"We shouldn't be attached to formalities...we shouldn't forget our compassionate nature..."
"May the Lord forgive... May those I have wronged find peace..."
Her voice, filled with intense sorrow, carried through the air to the ears of Lin Feng and the other two.
At the same time, a dense aura of karmic retribution was continuously released from the silent nun's body.
A bone-chilling cold instantly enveloped the three of them, triggering Rule Six that Xia Ning had mentioned.
[Pilgrimage participants release karmic energy during the circumambulation, which can cause intense discomfort to the guide—such as chills, nausea, dizziness, auditory hallucinations, and visual hallucinations. These symptoms can be relieved by silently reciting the mantras used in the practice.]
Wasim frowned deeply, and he began to experience slight hallucinations—
He seemed to see countless wronged souls wandering and wailing before his eyes. He subconsciously clenched his teeth, trying to calm himself, but the hallucination became clearer and clearer, making him gradually become dazed.
Evelyn's condition was also not optimistic. She was struck by a strong sense of dizziness, and the world seemed to be spinning around her.
Lin Feng, however, only felt a slight chill and a faint tightness in his chest.
He possesses the talent of a mental fortress, which gives him a strong resistance to karmic energy and mental pollution. Although this karmic energy is intense, it is not enough to have a significant impact on him.
Noticing the unusual behavior of Wasim and Evelyn, Lin Feng immediately lowered his voice and reminded them:
"Don't panic! It's the karmic energy from Rule Six. Quickly recite the mantra!"
"Repeating it repeatedly can relieve discomfort!"
The two nodded, suppressing their physical discomfort, their lips moving rapidly.
"When the mind is clear as a mirror, karma does not cling to the body; when thoughts return to their original stillness, all obstacles are cleared away..."
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Meanwhile, at the foot of the outer wall on the north side of the temple, Dave, Park Ji-won, and Sergei were reluctantly guiding the Slit-Mouthed Woman forward.
The slit-mouthed woman twisted her slender waist, her steps alluring.
As she walked, she suddenly stopped, slowly turned around, and faced the three of them.
She leaned slightly to the side, gently playing with her long hair that fell over her shoulders, and a slow smile appeared on her lips.
The moment that smile appeared, the gape widened, almost splitting open the ears, revealing gleaming white teeth. Saliva dripped from the corners of his mouth onto the pale white hem of his skirt, making one feel nauseous and vomiting.
"Am I beautiful?" The slit-mouthed woman's voice was soft and gentle, like she was pleading.
Her gaze slowly swept over the three of them, her dark, dry eyes carrying a hint of expectation and a barely perceptible hint of ferocity.
The three understood that this was not an inquiry, but a test—a test of their "sincerity."
If you give the wrong answer or show the slightest disgust, the consequences could be dire.
Dave took a deep breath, abruptly raised his head, and looked directly into the Slit-Mouthed Woman's eyes: "Beautiful...you are beautiful!"
At the same time, he precisely calculated the time in his mind, and as soon as two seconds were up, he immediately focused his gaze on her nose.
[Rule 1: Do not look directly into the eyes of pilgrims for more than 3 seconds while guiding them.]
Upon hearing the answer, the slit-mouthed woman's gash widened further. With a seductive gait, she walked directly to Dave, her mangled cheek almost touching his face, a faint, foul stench wafting from her.
"Really?"
Her voice was still soft and sweet, but there was a hint of scrutiny in her eyes, as if she wanted to see through his thoughts.
Cold sweat trickled down Dave's forehead, his legs trembling slightly, but he dared not make the slightest move. He could only feign composure, raise his hand, and swear before the Slit-Mouthed Woman:
"It's true! I swear, everything I'm saying is true. May I die a horrible death if I'm lying!"
The Slit-Mouthed Woman stared at Dave for a few seconds, seemingly confirming the "sincerity" in his words, then tilted her head slightly, looking at Dave with alluring eyes, and said softly:
"Since you think I'm beautiful, then... give me a kiss."