The next day, the rain stopped, but the sky remained gloomy, and the temperature was still very low.
All the survivors walked out in a daze, looking at the accumulated snow, which was barely 10 centimeters thick, and remained silent.
"The snow... melted?" Someone suddenly blurted out.
Immediately, everyone's faces showed excitement, and many were even shedding tears of joy.
"The snow has melted!"
"Ah!!! This is great, is this damn natural disaster really over?"
"Wuwuwu, husband, did you see? The snow melted, we can live!"
"This is great! This is great! I knew I wasn't meant to die, we're saved!"
Although the Poison Snow was still there, this shallow depth was no longer fatal; as long as they wore boots and didn't slip and touch the snow, it wouldn't be a big problem.
Everyone was excitedly changing into their gear and rushing out, celebrating wildly, enjoying their new lease on life.
Lin Dong leaned against the window, watching indifferently, sneering.
You think a new life has come?
No, it's the beginning of slaughter!
"Yang Laosi, now that the disaster is over, you killed so many people, just wait for the rescue team to settle accounts with you, you'll be shot!" Someone angrily pointed at the former murderer.
However, Yang Laosi just smiled grimly, drew his knife, and cut him down with one stroke. The blade was embedded in the skull, and it took him a long time to pull it out.
"Damn it, trying to scare me? So many people have killed, can the rescue team catch them all?"
The others instantly froze.
"What the hell are you all so proud of?" Yang Laosi spat, carrying the blood-soaked broadsword and blocking the village entrance.
"Jin Ye said, whoever dares to escape will be killed without mercy!"
Someone, suppressing their fear, shouted, "Do you think you alone can stop so many of us?
Folks, let's fight him! As long as we escape this demonic den, the world outside is vast, and we can all survive!"
Everyone's emotions were instantly ignited.
"Exactly, damn it, isn't it just having a knife? My iron shovel isn't for show either."
"Yang Laosi, you killed my wife and children, I'm going to slaughter you!"
"Damn it, I'm starving, Yang Laosi, if you know what's good for you, don't block the way, I'm going out to find food!"
Yang Laosi's face turned slightly pale. Although he was fierce and ruthless, at the end of the day, he was just an ordinary person with a bit more strength, and facing so many people, he still felt intimidated.
"Oh, ho? A rebellion?" At this moment, a group of about a dozen people walked out from the depths of the village.
The one who spoke was the young man leading them, with a yellow buzz cut, an extremely arrogant expression, hands in his pockets, and a swagger in his walk.
When this group appeared, the others all shrunk their necks, clearly somewhat afraid of this young man.
Zhong Xiu came to the window, and upon seeing the young man, immediately shrank back and whispered, "His name is Zhang Wei, he's one of Jin Ye's Four Great Vajras, very powerful!
He used to be especially arrogant, and the villagers are very afraid of him."
Lin Dong scoffed, Four Great Vajras?
As expected of the underworld, Azure Dragon on the left, White Tiger on the right?
But this kid... LV2, so this Jin Ye actually has four Espers?
Zhang Wei tilted his head and looked around, then came to Yang Laosi's side. Although Yang Laosi was about 10 years older than him, he still bowed and scraped: "Brother Wei, you're here?"
Zhang Wei slapped him on the forehead in dissatisfaction: "Brother Wei my ass? Call me God Wei!"
"Okay, Brother Wei, these people want to rebel, they dare to defy Jin Ye's orders, please unleash your divine power and kill them all!"
"All you know is killing, killing, killing, damn it?" Zhang Wei slapped him again: "These people are still useful, why kill them?"
Then he looked at the crowd and loudly proclaimed, "Folks, Jin Ye has ordered that I, Zhang Wei, the Hall Master of the Black Tortoise Hall, will lead you to conquer cities and seize territories, to establish an supreme dynasty for Jin Ye!"
Lin Dong was stunned: "What does he mean?"
Zhong Xiu whispered, "It means they're going to raid nearby residential areas and claim them as their territory!"
"Six!"
Someone couldn't help but advise, "Zhang Wei, the disaster is about to pass, why are we still going out to rob? Aren't you afraid..."
Suddenly, Zhang Wei snatched Yang Laosi's broadsword and threw it violently.
Pfft!
The broadsword pierced through the man, who fell to the ground in shock.
This scene terrified the others.
If they could still intimidate Yang Laosi by relying on their numbers, then Zhang Wei was not someone who could be intimidated by numbers.
This guy was very good at fighting!
Zhang Wei crooked his mouth and picked his ear: "Does anyone else have an opinion?"
Everyone quickly shook their heads, not daring to have any opinions.
"That's more like it. Now, pack your things. Men, grab all the kitchen knives, sickles, and whatever else you have at home, quickly!"
The crowd instantly dispersed, and soon after, the team was assembled.
A total of over 30 people, led by Zhang Wei, marched out in a mighty procession.
Lin Dong looked at Zhong Xiu and asked in confusion, "Why aren't you escaping? There's no one guarding the village entrance now!"
Zhong Xiu smiled bitterly: "Where can I escape to? I'm just a woman. Even if I leave Yong Village, can I outcompete those men?"
"That makes sense!" Lin Dong nodded, sat back at the dining table, took out a bowl of Cantonese dim sum, and slowly began to savor it.
Zhong Xiu licked her lips and asked timidly, "Can I... can I eat?"
Lin Dong smiled and threw her a bun.
After all, he was living in her house, so it could be considered rent.
Zhong Xiu took it with surprise and swallowed it whole. Then she looked at Lin Dong again, her gaze seeming to say, I want more.
But Lin Dong ignored her.
Biting her lip, Zhong Xiu left despondently. Not all the men in the village had gone out; there should still be many people left behind by Jin Ye, and she still had to continue to earn food.
She quickly arrived at the central area, where an unpleasant odor permeated the air.
A burly middle-aged man, upon seeing Zhong Xiu arrive, walked over and embraced her.
"Sister-in-law, why are you so late today? Let me have some fun first, don't worry, I'll give you half a loaf of bread!"
Zhong Xiu said bitterly, "Liu Gang, there are so many prettier women than me in the village, why do you always come for me?"
Liu Gang laughed heartily: "Because you're my sister-in-law, that's why! Why do you think I chopped down my brother?"
Zhong Xiu: ...
"Liu Gang, can you help me contact Jin Ye? I have something important to tell him!"
Liu Gang's large hands restlessly groped around: "What important matter could you have? Tell me about it?"
Zhong Xiu pondered for a moment, looked left and right, and whispered, "Last night, a man suddenly came into my room. He's not from our Yong Village, and I don't know where he came from, but he can do magic tricks and conjure food!"
"Really?" Liu Gang's eyes widened.
He was one of the Four Great Vajras, and also an Esper, so his first reaction was that the man must also be an Esper.
"It's true! Why would I lie to you?" Zhong Xiu said with certainty.
"Wait for me here!" Liu Gang thought for a moment and quickly walked away.
Two minutes later, Liu Gang returned: "Jin Ye summoned you. Remember to explain everything clearly, including the events and information about that man!"