Chapter 859: Chapter 861: Cremation Site
Xiaoxiao had already said everything she could, but the villagers remained unmoved. In their hearts, they firmly believed that the strange illness was caused by the evil spirits brought by her family of three. As long as they were cremated, the illness would naturally be cured. They no longer believed that Xiaoxiao could save them.
The situation was out of control, and Yang Ming was defeated due to being outnumbered. Thus, their family of three was captured.
At this moment, Yang Ming was filled with regret. He only thought about keeping his son’s situation hidden; the fewer who knew, the better. He forgot about their personal safety. If he had brought more people with him, he wouldn’t have ended up in this dire situation today.
The villagers pressed Yang Ming’s family of three and the man towards the courtyard, shouting as they walked, "Cremate them, cremate them, cremate them..."
The sound was incredibly loud, and the emotions were intensely high. Quickly, they were pressed into the village’s main square.
Seeing the cremation setup already prepared, Xiaoxiao was speechless for a moment. Were they really about to be cremated here?
So, this is the so-called ’dying on the same day of the same month of the same year’?
Xiaoxiao’s gaze was fiercely determined. No, they couldn’t give up. Their good days had just begun. How could they die here?
She was about to speak again and negotiate with the Village Chief when she heard the voice of the man who was caught with them, still carrying a roguish tone, "Oh wow, it really is a cremation scene. They’ve even set up the platform. Since they’re going to burn me, at least let me die knowing the reason. I’m being burned for no reason. Whom have I offended?"
Xiaoxiao looked at the man being pressed down, probably in his twenties, with delicate features. He was more wronged than Dou E. Her family being accused of being related to the strange illness was already very unjust, but this man had just arrived and was being caught for cremation without even understanding the situation.
"Hmph, you brought evil spirits to this village, you have to be burned," a villager said angrily.
The man snorted coldly, "Oh wow, evil spirits? Tell me, exactly where am I evil? I’m full of integrity; how can you say I’m evil just like that?"
"Stop wasting words with him, tie them to the platform, get ready to burn them."
Hearing this, the man’s face turned cold, and he continued, "Oh wow, what nerve you have, daring to use private punishment. When my men arrive, they’ll cremate all of you."
Hearing the man mention his men again, Xiaoxiao wondered if he was using delay tactics, waiting for his men to arrive?
Then she must also fight for some time for herself, so she yelled toward the Village Chief, "Village Chief, before you burn us, I have something to say."
"What else is there to say? She’s just finding an excuse to escape, Village Chief, don’t listen to her."
"Yes, it’s almost time for cremation, get on with it."
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Xiaoxiao had just said one sentence, and the villagers drowned it out with their own words, making her feel suffocated.
At this moment, Yang Ming was completely enraged. He shouted at everyone, "Shut up, listen to my wife."
Yang Ming’s voice was very loud, instantly quieting the square. Everyone looked at each other, and finally, their gaze turned to the Village Chief.
The Village Chief finally stepped forward and said coldly, "Fine, I’ll give you a chance. Let’s see what else you have to say."