That kind of phenomenon is best described by the term backflow.

It would be troublesome if one were to run into a backflow of bizarre creatures.

So everyone was on edge and quickened their pace. Only Fang Yue paused for a moment at the fork in the road, his eyes fixed on the direction of Mo Village.

At that moment, he suddenly felt a peculiar sensation.

It was as if a person about to leave their hometown for a long journey was filled with a deep sense of attachment.

He already knew the tragic state of Mo Village, Luo Ye Village, Man Shui Village, and others.

These villages had been attacked by the Wuyu tribe and were probably reduced to ruins.

Memories of these villages flooded his mind, firmly etched in his heart.

"As long as I'm alive, these villages have proof they existed and won't be completely destroyed!"

Fang Yue thought silently.

Luo Shenyi, An Shenyi, Lin Duoduo, Captain Shan… the faces of many people flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern.

"I will definitely avenge this!"

Fang Yue took one last deep look in that direction and caught up with the group.

Lin Ling's route planning was very organized, and the schedule was also precise.

The only problem was that they were delayed by Fairy Meiyu, which meant they had to camp early along the way.

Resting in the wilderness was truly frightening.

There were constant wailing sounds around them, and they had to light Renhun torches to avoid being eroded by the night chill.

Fortunately, they camped directly on the village road, so the night passed without any real danger.

After another half-day's journey, Fang Yue and the others finally arrived at the first tool village.

The reason Fang Yue called this village a tool village was that they would not interact with anyone else in the village, except for spending a night there.

At least that's what Fang Yue thought, so he didn't even bother to remember the name of the village.

But the people in the village were extremely enthusiastic, almost carrying them in on a sedan.

This confused Fang Yue and the others. However, when they saw Lord Han's lonely head blinking, they were all so frightened that they drew their swords.

"Bizarre! Bizarre creatures!"

"Everyone be careful, they've been possessed by bizarre entities!"

Seeing this, Lin Ling quickly stepped forward to explain.

After a lot of explaining, coupled with the use of bizarre detection talismans and Lord Han's reputation, the crowd finally believed Lin Ling's words. However, they were still very wary of Lord Han and sent many people to guard him.

This made Lord Han a little depressed.

In the second-floor room of the inn where they were staying, he shook his head and said to Fang Yue, "Why don't you just put me on the carriage? I'll close my eyes and stay still, like a statue, to avoid trouble."

"How could I!"

Fang Yue said quickly.

Lord Han had been a great benefactor to him, so how could he let Lord Han suffer such indignities?

However, it was indeed difficult to explain to outsiders.

If it were him, and he suddenly saw someone among the strangers carrying a living head, he would definitely treat them as bizarre creatures too.

"Alright, then I'll try to show myself as little as possible." Lord Han sighed and paused. He asked, "By the way, Xiao Yue, you've been cursed by the Wuyu tribe. Do you feel anything?"

Feel anything…

Fang Yue touched the scarlet crescent mark on the back of his hand and shook his head slightly.

He only felt the curse heat up on the night of the village massacre, when the night rain was about to fall, but that was all.

Fang Yue vaguely suspected that there might be some connection between the two.

After all, this was a curse from the royal family of the Wuyu tribe, and it was… a curse named after *Wuyu* (Black Rain). Even Fairy Meiyu specifically mentioned this curse, which showed that it was not simple.

However, Fairy Meiyu also suggested a path for Fang Yue to take, so he was relatively calm at the moment.

While Fang Yue and Lord Han were chatting, someone came outside the inn.

It was none other than the captain of the village's guard team.

He first exchanged pleasantries with Lin Ling, and then asked the question that he had wanted to ask ever since Fang Yue and the others entered the village.

"Captain Lin, I wonder how Guyue Village is now? And where has that terrifying black cloud gone? Is it chasing after you towards us?"

Obviously, they thought Fang Yue and the others had come to escape.

However, even with this assumption, they were still willing to take in Fang Yue and the others, which showed that they were kind people and willing to abide by the ancient mutual assistance agreement between villages.

Lin Ling didn't mince words and told them about the fate of Guyue Village, and the final outcome of the black cloud.

Except for the last part, the credit for killing Old Chen was attributed to Lord Han.

"Lord Han is so brave?!"

"Lord Han, he truly lives up to his legendary reputation!"

"It's a pity that Lord Han is now… alas! Those hateful bizarre creatures!"

The crowd discussed spiritedly. After getting the information they wanted and sharing their hatred for the enemy for a while, they took their leave.

Lord Han was held by Fang Yue, watching the departing people below, and said, "Xiao Yue, I'm making you suffer."

"It's nothing."

Fang Yue shook his head slightly. This was a prearranged story between him and Lord Han and the others.

To the outside world, it was fine to attribute all the credit for repelling the Wuyu tribe to Lord Han. Lord Han was already a half-step Yuji cultivator and indeed had the strength to repel the Wuyu tribe, just a little unlucky. In addition, Lord Han had been famous for many years and could convince the public, so others would be able to accept it.

As for the real truth, it was only necessary to tell the people of Qingsi.

Qingsi had strict rules and would keep this matter confidential, and Fang Yue would not be deprived of his due credit.

Fang Yue didn't care about fame, only profit.

It was enough to have benefits.

On the other hand, Lord Han had dedicated himself to Guyue Village and ended up in such a state.

Now, when he entered a village, he was treated as a bizarre creature and looked at with strange eyes, which made Fang Yue feel very uncomfortable.

If Lord Han had become like this because he defended the village and repelled the Wuyu tribe, and a reputation similar to that of a semi-martyr spread, then Lord Han would no longer be looked at with strange eyes when he entered a village in the future, but would instead be looked at with respect wherever he went.

Lord Han deserved such treatment!

"By the way, Lord Han, is there really no way to restore your body?"

"It's difficult, and unnecessary. I am already a nearly exhausted husk. Whether I have a body or not makes little difference, I am still a dying man."

Although Lord Han said so, Fang Yue still wanted to do something for Lord Han.

There was no hope in ordinary villages. If they could get to Qingsi County, perhaps they could inquire about information in this regard at Qingsi.

In a world with immortals, there should be a way to reshape the physical body.

Just as Fang Yue was thinking about this, the door of the room was suddenly pushed open, and a figure rushed in, panting.

"Brother Ye! There's news!"

Fang Yue was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly became excited.

The person who came was none other than Jing Yan.