Chapter 148 - 148: The Sacrifice 4

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At this moment, his heart was thumping wildly, as if something bad was about to happen. This was the first time he had such a strong feeling. He had never felt this way before when he was performing sacrifices.

“Alright, Lao Er, don’t talk nonsense here.” Hearing the Second Elder’s words, the Great Elder looked displeased.

That was because he was very unhappy with the Second Elder’s remark. After so many years, a perfect sacrifice finally appeared. They were about to succeed, and they might be able to leave the village and take a good look at the outside world. But the Second Elder was splashing cold water on them, he really felt upset.

Not only the Great Elder but the Third Elder and the Fourth Elder were also dissatisfied with the Second Elder’s words.

“Second Elder, things have already come to this point. I think we don’t have to wait any longer. We should start the sacrifice as soon as possible,” Duo Ji said impatiently. “It’s to avoid unnecessary complications, isn’t it?”

The people below the altar also began to speak up.

“Begin the sacrifice, begin the sacrifice!”

The whole place was abuzz with talk, and people began to get anxious. They gathered here at this time for the purpose of offering sacrifices. But the ceremony had not started yet, they were naturally anxious since it concerned the entire village.

As the situation was getting out of control, the Second Elders heart was beating faster and faster, and the fear was growing stronger. However, he also knew that at this point, there was no way out. Moreover, everyone’s desire to start the sacrifice was very strong. He could not stop it alone, so he had to silently retreat to where he was standing just now.

Without the Second Elders obstruction, Duo Ji took out a dagger. The blade of the dagger was so sharp that it flickered with a ghastly white light, making people feel a chill and resentment. Who knew how many people had died under this dagger?

Holding the dagger, Duo Ji came in front of Ye Leng’an. He stretched out his hand, intending to cut into Ye Leng’an’s wrist.

However, at this moment, something unexpected happened.

Ye Leng’an eyes fluttered open. Then, she propped herself up with her hands and sat up on the altar. She looked around and then started to speak, which shocked everyone present.

“Patriarch Duo, shouldn’t you ask for my opinion if you want me to be a sacrifice?” Ye Leng’an sat on the altar with a calm expression on her face. She didn’t seem flustered at all, as if she was just having a casual chat with him after waking up.

“You…” Duo Ji’s eyes widened as he looked at her in disbelief. “Why did you wake up? Also, how much do you know?”

He had never expected her to suddenly wake up. What surprised him the most was that she didn’t seem to be afraid at all after waking up. Instead, she looked so calm.

Such strange behavior gave them the creeps.

“Patriarch Duo, why are you in such a hurry?” Ye Leng’an smiled lazily. “Speaking of which, I might be woken up by you guys. However, nothing bad will happen if you are doing the right thing. If you’re afraid of me now, then you must have done something bad!”

“You’re still so sharp-tongued when you’re about to die.” Duo Ji was also a little flustered at first, but he quickly regained his composure. “Since you’re awake, that’s even better. I want you to feel all the blood in your body drain when you’re awake.”

“Looks like this village is really not a good place!” Ye Leng’an couldn’t help but exclaim, “I didn’t expect this place to be a den of thieves! Well, that may not be appropriate. After all, those little thieves are only after money, but you guys are after my life.”

Not only Duo Ji, but the other four elders were also shocked when they saw Ye Leng’an suddenly wake up. At the same time, they were also worried that something would happen.

The Great Elder hurriedly opened his mouth and urged, “Patriarch, hurry up and make your move! Don’t dawdle here.”

Ye Leng’an looked at Duo Ji and then looked around. “Patriarch, it looks like you are going to do it yourself! Do you think that I will give up struggling and let you take my life?”

Duo Ji picked up the dagger. The blade shone with a cold silver light, and there was a sinister smile on his face. “Ye Lengan, I advise you to be obedient, so you will suffer less. I’ll just give you a little cut. You’ll only feel a little pain, and it’ll pass soon. But if you want to resist, then don’t blame us for not showing mercy. When the time comes, you’ll be the one suffering.”

“Bullshit.” Ye Leng’an had harsh words with a smile on her face. “I’m not a fool, and I won’t let you have your way! Patriarch, I think you’re getting on in years, so you’ve gone completely gaga!’

“You…” Duo Ji was infuriated by her words.

He turned around and looked at his son in the crowd. “Luoqi, you guys come over and tie her up.”

Upon hearing the order, Duo Luoqi and a few young men went straight to the altar and walked toward Ye Leng’an.

A hint of surprise and pity flickered in Duo Luoqi’s eyes when he stood in front of Ye Leng’an. Although such a stunning beauty was still underage, her dazzling good looks were already unparalleled. When she grew up, she would probably be even more stunning.

However, this peerless beauty was destined to die today.

Just as Duo Luoqi’s hand was about to touch Ye Leng’an’s shoulder, everyone saw a flash of light.

With a scream, Duo Luoqi fell to his knees. His body was covered in blood, and he was letting out a sharp and sorrowful cry. Not far from him, there was a bloody hand on the ground. Duo Luoqi lost his right hand and was using his left hand to cover his wound. He was in so much pain that he almost fainted.

“Luoqi.” Duo Ji cried out in alarm, but he soon realized that the dagger in his hand had disappeared.

No, the dagger that he was holding in his hand somehow showed up in Ye

Leng’an’s hand. Duo Luoqi’s right hand was cut off by this dagger. Duo Ji hurried forward, but he did not know what he could do..