I planned to secretly visit Hu Ke at night, but as soon as I went down the stairs and walked a bit, someone immediately approached me.

Qin Yong asked where I was going.

I said I couldn't sleep and was going for a walk, but he forcefully told me to return to the hotel and said it would be best if I left the village tomorrow.

"Why?"

He seemed angry and raised the sickle in his hand.

Everyone in this village seemed to carry farming tools at all times.

"What are you going to do?"

I looked at him nervously.

Qin Yong said nothing. His friendly expression turned vicious—he really wanted to kill me.

I retreated step by step, thinking about how to escape.

The cold gleam of the knife tip dazzled my eyes, my mind went blank, and I bolted.

But after a few steps, I realized Qin Yong wasn't chasing me.

Under the dim streetlights, Li Wen stood in the circle of light, a few moths resting on her head.