"I'll consider it. I'll give you an answer before you leave."
Ren Tingting was incredibly conflicted; she couldn't make a decision immediately.
On one side was Kuma, on the other was her father—it was a difficult choice.
Meanwhile, Ren Master had heard their conversation clearly. Bai Ye hadn't tried to hide it. Ren Master opened his mouth, wanting to say something several times.
I thought you were a highly respected Daozhang, but you actually want to abduct my daughter?
He actually didn't want Ren Tingting to leave Ren Family Town. Firstly, because he only had one daughter, he hoped Ren Tingting could stay here. Secondly, the Ren Family needed an heir. If Ren Tingting left, who would manage the Ren Family's business in the future?
Moreover, the profession of a Daoist was not popular in this era.
This was an era of warlords and the wealthy; without guns, nothing was possible!
"Cousin, I think he…"
Awei wanted to say something, but seeing Bai Ye's smiling expression, coupled with being inexplicably chased and electrocuted during the day, he felt a little apprehensive. In the end, he didn't dare to speak in front of Bai Ye.
Besides, he had just eaten Bai Ye's food. When you eat someone's food, your mouth is short; when you take someone's things, your hands are soft. He decided to badmouth Bai Ye behind his back anyway, as Ren Tingting wouldn't be leaving anytime soon.
"Ren Master, would you like some?"
"Have some."
Looking at Bai Ye, then at the coffin placed nearby, Ren Fa, though he had no appetite, decided to try the meat they called 'immortal food'.
"Daoist friend, it should be coming out in a few hours, right?"
Even Jiu Uncle could feel the Yin energy from the coffin growing stronger.
And the sun had completely set. He didn't take any protective measures, because Ren Old Master had absorbed human energy during the day and was now gradually coming back to life.
"It should be soon, perhaps even before midnight. There's too much human energy here!"
In the movie, Ren Old Master only relied on the human energy of Jiu Uncle, Wencai, and Qiusheng to recover and emerge in the middle of the night.
Now that his relatives were here, Ren Old Master in the coffin was already restless. He would probably burst out of the coffin even before midnight.
"Then we need to be prepared. There are too many people here. Although I believe our strength can definitely resolve this, it would be bad if others were injured!"
There were too many people in the Security Team, and they had guns.
Guns were useless against zombies, but they were effective against people.
Jiu Uncle was afraid that they would panic upon seeing the zombie, then start shooting, injuring or killing people, who would then be harvested by the zombie.
At that time, they would have a difficult time explaining themselves.
"Then what does Daoist brother mean?"
Bai Ye turned his head, looking at the slight worry in Jiu Uncle's eyes, and a smile flickered at the corner of his mouth.
He roughly understood what Jiu Uncle was thinking.
"Is there a way to make the Security Team leave, even if they stay outside?"
Jiu Uncle didn't want so many people in Yi Village. Firstly, he couldn't fully exert himself, and secondly, he was afraid they would mess things up. If they got injured or died, it would all be attributed to him and Bai Ye.
"Of course." Bai Ye nodded, then turned to Ren Master and asked, "Ren Master, there are too many people here. Could you ask the Security Team to wait outside, and just leave Awei?"
Leave Awei?
Daoist brother, you want to drive them all away!
Jiu Uncle inwardly smiled bitterly, suddenly remembering that Bai Ye had said he would punish Awei during the day. So, you're really going to do it!
However, Jiu Uncle had no intention of stopping Bai Ye.
"This?!"
Ren Master hesitated, but Awei, standing by, patted his chest and assured Ren Master, "Uncle, don't worry. Even if I'm alone, I can protect you and Tingting!"
Awei not only didn't stop it but wanted everyone to leave!
He was now just short of hugging Bai Ye and kissing him hard. This guy was creating an opportunity for him!
When Ren Tingting saw his brave performance, wouldn't she instantly fall in love with him!
"Alright, then can they wait outside the door?"
"Of course!"
Bai Ye naturally wouldn't refuse this suggestion.
So, the Security Team members were all arranged by Awei to go outside.
At the same time, perhaps to establish his authority, or perhaps with an ulterior motive, Awei also said this before the Security Team left: "Listen, no matter who tells you to open the door next, you are not allowed to open it!"
"Understood, Captain!"
Very good!
Awei nodded in satisfaction. Today, he would expose Bai Ye's deception. Then, when Bai Ye tried to escape, he would have his subordinates block the door.
At that time, Bai Ye would lose face in front of Ren Tingting.
He could also take the opportunity to strike at Jiu Uncle and his two disciples.
Awei had noticed that Wencai and Qiusheng both liked Ren Tingting.
He would put all four of them in prison, and then, because of his heroic performance tonight, he would capture Ren Tingting's heart and reach the pinnacle of his life.
After speaking, Awei found a stool and sat down. Then, the others silently watched the coffin.
Time passed bit by bit. Awei yawned, sitting idly, picking at his fingers.
"Not yet."
Ren Master took out his pocket watch, checking the time. The closer it got to midnight, the more panicked Ren Master became, always feeling as if something big was about to happen.
Thump-thump-thump
"Who?!"
The coffin?
As the coffin lid vibrated, there seemed to be a low growl, like a beast, from inside the coffin.
"Daozhang, my father hasn't really turned into a zombie, has he?!"
Ren Master quickly grabbed Jiu Uncle. He was truly scared!
He felt incredibly lucky that he had come to Yi Village today. Otherwise, if his own father had really come knocking at night, he couldn't imagine what would happen to him. Zombies sucked blood. Thinking of this, Ren Master couldn't help but shiver.
"Bai Taoist, it's not really my grandfather, is it?"
Although Ren Tingting was an atheist, the scene before her was too terrifying.
Yi Village, a coffin, an uncorrupted corpse, and some legends she had heard before.
No matter how much she didn't want to believe it, she was just a young girl after all. How could she not be afraid?
"Hmph, cousin-in-law, they must be playing tricks. I'll expose their methods right now!"
Awei was consumed by jealousy; he wanted to expose Bai Ye's trickery.
Anyway, he had a gun. He didn't believe that the actor in the coffin would dare to do anything to him when he came out.
He took out the gun from his waist. Awei bravely walked to the coffin, but as he reached it, he felt his legs weaken and his hands tremble slightly.
And the low growl became clearer the closer he got to the coffin. He could even hear his own heartbeat.
Behind him, Jiu Uncle glanced at Bai Ye, seeing him still smiling and watching the show. He sighed inwardly, his hand behind his back, and the next second, a talisman appeared in his hand, ready to act if any unexpected situation arose.
"No need to rush, he's about to come out."
"Ah, Daoist friend, I wish I could be as calm as you."
A bitter smile flashed across Jiu Uncle's face. He knew Bai Ye was comforting him, but he couldn't be as composed as him.
These young people are just different.
"He's out!"
As Bai Ye's words fell, the coffin instantly exploded. A piece of the exploding coffin lid directly sent Awei flying several meters away.
And from the coffin, a corpse dressed in a Qing official's uniform stood up from a lying position in a very strange manner.
With that terrifying face, Ren Master and Ren Tingting felt as if their three souls were about to be scared away!
That was Ren Old Master's face. Although it was already disfigured, some traces of its former appearance could still be seen.
"He… he really turned into a zombie!!"
Ren Master muttered, while Ren Tingting beside him screamed in terror.
And that sound, along with the scent of his relatives, instantly attracted Ren Old Master.
"Temporarily stop breathing. Zombies cannot see with their eyes; they judge a person's location by their breathing. Don't breathe!"
Bai Ye softly reminded them.
Ren Old Master was indeed a zombie nurtured in a good Feng Shui location, but he wasn't particularly strong right after emerging.
He hadn't even absorbed the antelope blood from the movie yet. He was hungry and weak.
"Master, what should we do?"
Wencai trembled as he looked at Jiu Uncle. This was his first time encountering a real zombie. He had seen Four-Eyed Taoist's corpse-driving before, but those were strictly speaking living corpses, not zombies.
Even those living corpses had scared Wencai half to death, not to mention the even more terrifying Ren Old Master in front of him.
"Temporarily stop breathing."
Jiu Uncle's method was the same as Bai Ye's. Neither of them intended to act, as they both harbored the idea of teaching Awei a lesson.
Aside from Awei, the others also understood. And Awei, after being flipped by the coffin lid, started coughing incessantly. He was lucky he hadn't suffered internal injuries from that.
He picked up his fallen glasses and put them back on. Before Awei could catch his breath, when he saw Ren Old Master's terrifying face, he instantly froze!
Damn, it really was a zombie!!
"So what if it's a zombie! I don't believe you're not afraid of guns!" Saying this, Awei aimed his gun at Ren Old Master and fired a burst. The next second, Awei was stunned: "Oh no, it really isn't afraid?"
Seeing Ren Old Master getting closer and closer, Awei scrambled to his feet, looking behind him, then frantically turned to Bai Ye and Jiu Uncle, shouting, "Jiu Uncle, Bai Ye Daoshi, help!!"
But when he saw that neither of them paid him any attention, he regretted it!
If he had known there really were zombies, how would he dare to be so arrogant!
"Open the door! Open the door!!"
Running to the door, Awei only wanted to escape now. Ren Old Master couldn't find anyone else, only Awei was breathing, so he naturally chased Awei continuously.
"Our captain said, no matter who tells us to open the door, we cannot open it!"
"Open the door, I'm your Captain Awei!!"
Awei couldn't care less about so many things. The zombie was getting closer and closer. He admitted he was scared and swore he would never provoke Bai Ye and the others again. If he survived this time, he would definitely apologize to them properly.
In short, he also prepared to run first. After the security guard opened the door and saw a terrifying zombie approaching, he was so scared that he immediately closed the door.
"You f***ing open the door!!"
Awei was on the verge of tears, and at the same time, a sense of despair washed over him.
Disloyal!
These guys actually closed the door at such a crucial moment?
"Daoist friend, isn't it enough?"
Jiu Uncle signaled Bai Ye with his eyes. It was time to end it. The punishment had been delivered. They couldn't really let the zombie kill Awei, could they?
Seeing Awei so terrified, he felt it was about enough.
"Let me do it."
"Daoist friend, why don't we go together?!"
Jiu Uncle looked at Bai Ye in surprise. Wouldn't it be safer to deal with it together at this time?
"Don't forget, when it comes to dealing with zombies, our Shenxiao Sect is professional."
Bai Ye still had recruitment targets here. If he didn't show off in front of his future disciples, they probably wouldn't be convinced by him.
Seeing Bai Ye's insistence, Jiu Uncle said no more.
He actually also wanted to witness the magic of the Shenxiao Sect.
Although he had heard of it, they hadn't seen it in this generation. After the dragon's pulse was cut off, there had been no communication between Daoist sects for a long time.
The Age of Dharma Decline was like this; everyone was striving for that slim chance.
"Idiot, just stop breathing and he won't find you!"
Bai Ye's voice, like a great bell, instantly imprinted itself in Awei's mind.
Watching the zombie's claws get closer and closer, Awei didn't care about anything else. Treating a dead horse as a live one, he immediately stopped breathing. The next second, the zombie's attack instantly stopped.
Ren Old Master had no intelligence, so he naturally couldn't understand, but another breath appeared behind him, and at the same time, he felt a very strong urge. Although he had no intelligence, instinct drove him, telling him that if he sucked the blood of the person behind him, he would evolve to be very strong.
Ren Old Master turned around and leaped towards Bai Ye.
"Ren Master, is it alright to destroy your father's corpse like this?"
"No… no problem, please do as you please…"
A forced smile flashed across Ren Master's face. Having witnessed his father's terrifying appearance, how could he dare to continue to stop it?
He even wished Bai Ye would quickly get rid of his father!
The father wanted to suck the son's blood, and the son wanted the father to die sooner. Today was another day of filial piety!
"In that case, I won't be polite."
Bai Ye nodded, then turned to Ren Old Master, slowly raising both hands. A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, attracting everyone's attention.
Especially Ren Old Master, who was so scared he instantly dared not move.
"The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise, the year is Jiazi, all under heaven is auspicious, Thunder God assist me!!"
From the clouds, a bolt of lightning descended. The pillar of lightning, at Bai Ye's command, instantly engulfed Ren Old Master.
All evil creatures fear lightning the most.
"What the f***!!!! Aren't you from the Shenxiao Sect?!!! Taiping Dao?????"
Jiu Uncle's eyes widened, and he rarely swore.