"Brother."
While Fatty was in the process of preparing the ritual, Peacock held Adal tightly.
Adal's face showed some hesitation.
He didn't know whether to scold or to feel pity.
"You are openly storming the execution ground. You will face divine retribution."
Granny Ao stared at Zhang Tian, her chilling tone laced with ferocity.
"Tsk, aren't you, you old witch, afraid of divine retribution for killing people so carelessly? What's the difference between you and that King Xian?"
Fatty shouted.
When it came to arguing, Fatty had never lost to anyone.
After Fatty spoke, countless eyes turned to Granny Ao.
In the village, the King Xian was the most taboo subject. Once mentioned, everyone in the village would become anxious.
The atmosphere grew tense.
"Don't spout nonsense. I am helping the village return to its former prosperity."
Granny Ao became a little flustered.
She had indeed killed people, and cruelly at that, but it was all for the sake of the village.
"Tsk, I'm spouting nonsense? I believe everyone is watching. You imprisoned our people, then wantonly killed innocents, and even ended up killing your own villagers. If you don't stand up for this young brother today,"
"Don't regret it when your turn comes in the future."
Fatty's words were quite sharp.
After he finished speaking, the people around were somewhat moved.
Even the Chieftain's gaze shifted.
Although he knew Granny Ao, her methods were indeed rather harsh. If he were to offend her one day, would he end up like this?
People are always selfish, as evident from the Chieftain's desire for his son to inherit his position.
"I think this fatty brother speaks sense. Granny Ao, we can discuss Adal's matter later. I think exiling them from the tribe is the best course of action."
The Chieftain shouted.
After his shout, Granny Ao's brow furrowed slightly.
It seemed these people were willing to believe an outsider rather than her.
"As you wish."
Granny Ao said no more, simply rising to leave.
"Granny Ao, they are very strong. It's better to avoid trouble. This is all for the village."
Seeing this, the Chieftain quickly approached Granny Ao, playing the good Samaritan again.
He kept speaking in a continuous stream.
Granny Ao nodded, feeling slightly better.
"I order that Peacock and Adal are no longer members of our West Village. Go wherever you please. Our West Village will no longer welcome you."
With that, the Chieftain waved his hand, and the crowd dispersed like a flock of monkeys.
"Fatty, when did you learn the language of the West Village?"
Shirley Yang stood before Fatty, a smile in her big eyes.
"Hehe, Fatty is a genius. Miss Yang, didn't you know? I won't tell you that Feifei taught me."
Fatty chuckled.
Shirley Yang's face was full of dark lines. Hadn't he just revealed it?
"Alright, the matter is settled. You can pack up and leave now."
Fatty patted Adal on the shoulder.
"Thank you."
Peacock bowed gratefully.
Fatty grinned, feeling a great sense of satisfaction.
"Fatty, it's time to go."
Hu Bayi reminded him. Fatty nodded quickly. After bidding farewell to Peacock, they began to prepare to leave the village.
Professor Li and Xiao Guang hesitated for a moment before following Zhang Tian and the others.
He had originally wanted Peacock and the others to leave with them, but since Zhang Tian hadn't said anything, he didn't dare to say more.
Outside the village.
Towering mountains stretched endlessly.
Zhang Tian and his group walked at a leisurely pace, like a group of slow-moving ascetics.
"Professor Li, we'll part ways here. You should remember the way back, right?"
Zhang Tian looked at the two diverging paths ahead and spoke softly.
At these two diverging paths, Zhang Tian had previously discovered a corpse.
Professor Li nodded, his expression heavy.
One of their companions had died here.
Professor Li remembered this place very clearly.
"Young Master Zhang, are we parting ways already?"
"Why don't we return to Beili together?"
Xiao Guang asked with reluctance.
Zhang Tian shook his head and said no more.
Traveling with them would be too troublesome, and Zhang Tian worried they might latch onto him.
Seeing that Zhang Tian did not agree, Xiao Guang and Professor Li could only wave goodbye, disappearing down the safe path.
"Boss, they took the safe route. How will we go?"
Fatty grumbled from the side.
"We'll take the other one."
Zhang Tian replied. Although the other path had some marshland, it was still quite manageable.
After Zhang Tian spoke, they strode towards it.
Both routes essentially led outside, just in different directions.
Upon entering the other route, a vast expanse of marshland appeared before them. They crossed it smoothly.
"Brother Zhang, the gains from this trip are immense. Thank you. If not for you, the curse on me would still not be lifted."
Shirley Yang thanked him softly.
It is worth mentioning that as they left the temple, Shirley Yang took the opportunity to bury her father's remains.
This had fulfilled one of Shirley Yang's wishes.
"No need to thank me. We also have curses on us. Besides, you are a member of our team, and you have helped us. This is only right."
Zhang Tian said softly.
"Regardless, along the way, Brother Zhang, Brother Qilin, and Fatty have all given me much help. I thank you all here."
Shirley Yang said, thanking them one by one.
"Miss Yang, to be honest, Fatty is not as strong as you."
Fatty said from the side.
Truthfully, Shirley Yang had provided a lot of assistance throughout the journey.
Especially before, in the rouzhi, if Shirley Yang hadn't blasted open the rouzhi, it would have been difficult.
"Alright, stop flattering each other. Don't be so formal."
"Let's head to Nanyun City first."
Zhang Tian stopped their idle chatter.
After he spoke, Fatty and Shirley Yang stopped talking and quickly walked out of the small path.
Time passed quickly.
Zhang Tian and his group moved much faster than Professor Li and the other two.
Within an hour, Zhang Tian and his group had reached a main road.
This was the only route they had taken when entering the village before.
Previously, the cart drivers had offered to take Zhang Tian and the others, but Zhang Tian had refused.
Seeing this road again, everyone felt a sense of relief.
"Boss! Look, a donkey cart."
Suddenly, Fatty pointed towards the distance and shouted.
There was still some distance to Nanyun main city.
Encountering a donkey cart would save a lot of time.
"Boss, Fatty will go and stop that donkey cart."
Fatty shouted and rushed towards it.
Soon, Fatty returned, leading a donkey.
The owner watched Fatty with trembling fear.
This guy looked like he had used force.
"Fatty, we are all good citizens. How can you snatch someone's donkey cart?"
Zhang Tian said sternly upon seeing this.
"Boss, it's a misunderstanding. Fatty is borrowing it, and he agreed."
Fatty shook his head repeatedly.
"Uncle, you don't want your donkey to become roasted donkey, do you?"
Fatty chuckled.
Zhang Tian slapped his forehead. Had he learned this from himself?!