"Sacrifice..."
"Sure enough, I became a sacrifice!"
Facing Qin Ran's questioning, Li Jiajia immediately lost his eyesight and leaned there limply.
Qin Ran looked at Li Jiajia who looked like this, and didn't ask questions immediately.
Instead, he stood there quietly and waited.
So is Bane.
Even, in some respects, Bane has more experience than Kieran.
The situation he faced was really too much.
When he first became Villites, he would face people like Li Jiajia who were "accidentally contacted" by the mysterious side every day, and at that time, his main job was to find out what happened from such people.
Therefore, Bane never lacked patience.
After a few minutes, Li Jiajia gradually recovered.
"When I was trapped in that secret circle before, the woman in the black robe wanted to sacrifice me to something. Although your appearance was interrupted because of the patron saint, that thing remembered my breath , and listed me as a sacrifice, and began to look for other people who can preside over the sacrifice."
Li Jiajia said so.
"Is that what the voice told you too?"
Qin Ran asked.
"Um."
Li Jiajia nodded.
Kieran looked at Bain.
Due to the difference in mystical knowledge, he can only speculate about many things in the dungeon world in front of him instead of confirming them. Therefore, Kieran doesn't mind asking professionals.
"I can't be sure either."
"Wait for the others."
"Whitrek in District 1 should know."
Facing a similar situation, Bain was very cautious.
And those herdsmen who had been notified by Bain before did not keep Qin Ran waiting, and appeared soon.
There are old and young, but no women.
According to Bain, it is very difficult for a woman to become a formal herdsman, but once she becomes a herdsman, she is extremely powerful.
The natural characteristics of women have already predestined all of this.
"Hello, Luo Yan."
"I'm Waitrek, the person in charge of East 1."
"It's great to be able to officially meet so soon."
An old man with gray hair but still in good health came over on behalf of the herders.
The old man was smiling and had a very elegant demeanor. If it wasn't for his gray hair and wrinkles around his eyes, he would have looked exactly like a middle-aged man.
"Hello."
"What do you think of the 'sacrifice'?"
After Qin Ran responded, he directly entered the topic.
"What she said should be true."
"Witch Gu people have their own power system, which is different from ordinary evil priests. Although they rarely perform sacrifices, it doesn't mean they don't have them."
"For strength or other purposes, it is also very easy for them to break through the bottom line."
"After all, most of the people who choose the technique of witchcraft have no bottom line."
The old man shook his head helplessly.
"What are they offering sacrifices to?"
"A god?"
Qin Ran asked the question he was most concerned about.
"God?"
"Maybe there was at the beginning, but most people on the mysterious side now think that the gods at that time were nothing more than powerful mysterious people."
"Or… "
"It's weird."
Facing Qin Ran's question, the old man did not hide anything.
Because of Ai De Wang's relationship, Qin Ran was regarded as one of his own, and when Qin Ran agreed to participate in the Winter Night Battle in Ai City, the relationship between the two parties immediately became irreversible.
As long as it wasn't a matter of confidentiality, Whitrick would not hide it.
"Have they or their sacrifices been recorded?"
Qin Ran asked after pondering for a while.
Sacrifice will naturally generate the power of faith.
And being able to use the power of faith is at least level 5, and if you want to go further, it is naturally above level 5.
Kieran needs to know how high-ranking creatures can reach in this dungeon world, so that he can better deal with what is happening in front of him and make a more secure plan.
Once the plan is made, it needs to be changed.
A one-off plan cannot be set in stone.
"There are some records."
"However, the introduction is very vague."
"There is no process, no sacrificial speech, and no specific name will appear."
The old man replied.
"What about the scale?"
Qin Ran asked.
Scale is the key to the power of belief, and it is also the key to judgment.
"There are big and small."
"The small ones have tens of hundreds of people, and there are the most records of this kind. The big ones have thousands of people, and there are very few records. However, in similar records, there is a mention of a sacrificial ceremony with 100,000 people. This is just a few words. more records, I don’t know.”
The old man said in detail.
One hundred thousand people!
Qin Ran's heart shuddered.
Excluding the possibility of wasting, etc., being able to preside over a sacrificial ceremony of this level, level 5 is not enough, and Qin Ran, who is already level 5, knows it very well.
Unlike pan-belief, at the same time, the pure belief of all people is one of his limits.
Once exceeded, the obsession in the power of faith will affect his spirit.
Tier 6
Qin Ran thought to himself, but he did not forget the due etiquette.
"Thanks."
Qin Ran said.
"You're welcome."
"This is what you should know. I just took Ed Wang's place and told you the whereabouts of that bastard Ed Wang. I already have clues."
"If there are no accidents, he will be able to come back during the 'Winter Night Battle'."
The old man smiled, and his attitude completely regarded Qin Ran as a junior.
However, Kieran didn't care about Aide Wang's whereabouts, especially from the old man's tone, Aide Wang didn't have any aftermath.
He looked at Li Jiajia.
Li Jiajia is the key to the problem at this moment.
"Do not worry."
"We have enough experience to deal with Li Jiajia's problem."
The old man stood up and walked towards Li Jiajia.
Qin Ran did not follow.
This distance in the restaurant will not hinder his sight and hearing.
Therefore, he clearly heard Li Jiajia's rejection.
"My patron saint is here."
"I will not leave!"
Li Jiajia said very firmly.
"You know, with us, you will be safer and won't cause trouble for Luo Yan."
Waitrick tries to convince Li Jiajia.
But such persuasion has no effect at all.
"The voice told me that Luo Yan's side is the safest."
Li Jiajia is stubborn.
Waitrek sighed helplessly.
Although herders can erase the memories of bystanders, they cannot interfere with the choices of ordinary people for no reason, especially when the ordinary person starts to show different talents.
The old man walked back to Qin Ran again.
"Although we have enough experience to deal with Li Jiajia's problems, Li Jiajia obviously believes in you, Luo Yan."
The old man showed a wry smile helplessly, and then tentatively suggested: "Li Jiajia will stay here temporarily, I will let Bain watch over him, and I will count Luo Yan as you can get a lot of money for completing the task of the herdsman The reward, of course, will not be money, but cash."
"What do you think?"
"Can."
Qin Ran nodded.
When he learned that the witches would come after the "sacrifice", Qin Ran didn't mind if Li Jiajia stayed. After all, the other party represented a "bait" that could be recycled and used multiple times, bringing him corresponding benefits. Kieran was very tempted by the appearance of the [Ring of the Vicious Dog], the prize of war.
And at this moment, even less.
Although his material needs are very low, Kieran doesn't mind if he can maintain the restaurant in front of him and get better food.
What's more, Mimosa also needs more spare money to buy cotton coats for winter.
"Then leave it to Luo Yan, Bain will cooperate with you."
Seeing that Qin Ran agreed, the old man smiled and got up.
The rest of the herdsmen, except for Bain, said goodbye politely.
Shepherds are no idlers.
Even with the help of assistants, they will not leave their jurisdiction for too long, even during the day, unless they have missions.
"In addition to the master bedroom, there are rooms on the second floor, you can choose as you like."
"But try to walk as lightly as possible and make no noise."
"I usually go to bed at seven in the morning and get up at three in the afternoon. During this period, there is no need to disturb me."
Qin Ran closed the door again, and while unplugging the phone line, told the two of them.
Li Jiajia nodded in understanding.
Same goes for Bane.
But unlike Li Jiajia, Bain didn't choose a room.
"I'll just sleep here."
Bane pointed to the restaurant lobby.
"random."
Qin Ran glanced at the other party, and understood that the other party was out of safety considerations, and he would not tell the other party that he still has 'eyes' that are far more useful than sentry posts, so he nodded and walked upstairs.
After returning to the room quietly, Mimosa was still asleep.
As if sensing Qin Ran's return, Mimosa turned around and asked in a daze, "Are you back?"
"Um."
"never mind."
"Keep sleeping."
…
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the biological clock made Mimosa wake up slowly.
And the moment Mimosa opened her eyes, Kieran had already sat up.
"morning."
Looking at Qin Ran who was sitting by the bed, Mimosa greeted habitually.
"Well, early."
"We have two more temporary tenants."
After Qin Ran responded, he briefly talked about Li Jiajia and Bain.
"It's good to have extra income."
Mimosa laughed, her eyes bent like crescents.
Undoubtedly, Mimosa really welcomes the two who brought the rent to stay in Yezhi Restaurant.
Because, in this way, he can buy more advanced ingredients and cook more delicious food for Qin Ran.
After the two finished washing, when they went downstairs, Li Jiajia and Bain were already sitting in the lobby of the restaurant. After the two sides introduced each other, Mimosa entered the kitchen and got busy.
Qin Ran picked up the map of Ai City that he bought yesterday, and examined it carefully.
Aicheng is divided into four districts, east, west, north, south, and each district is subdivided into 11 districts.
At this moment, Qin Ran's eyes fell on the northern area of the map.
Unlike the relatively stable East District, the North District, where slums and gangs are rampant, is a place where many weirdos are very happy to gather.
Similarly, it was Kieran's next goal.
After harvesting the eastern district and further unblocking his strength, it is naturally impossible for Qin Ran to remain indifferent to the remaining three districts of Ai City.
Especially after confirming from Waitrek that there was a so-called sacrifice, Kieran felt even more urgent.
Of course, Qin Ran didn't want to encounter those things in this situation, but what Qin Ran knew better was that the world is impermanent, so it's better to be prepared.
After carefully checking the map of the North District, Qin Ran thought, and the high-ranking evil spirit guarding the restaurant roof disappeared.
then
While waiting patiently, Qin Ran wiped the tables, chairs and floor of the restaurant.
Although he doesn't expect many customers, since he is the owner of the restaurant, Kieran hopes that the restaurant is clean.
During this period, the conversation between Bain and Li Jiajia kept coming to Qin Ran's ears.
"In the face of weirdness, the most important thing is to overcome fear!"
"As long as you overcome your fear, you have at least a 30% chance of winning!"
Bane raised an index finger and said.
"What about the remaining 70%?"
"Need to fight?"
Li Jiajia asked.
"No!"
"Fighting is only a last-minute means, of the remaining 70%, 50% is to use words to persuade the other party."
Bane shook his head.
"Persuade?"
"Can weirdness be persuaded?"
Li Jiajia was taken aback.
"certainly!"
"The kind of weirdness caused by harm is not as much as you imagined. Most of the weirdness is in a very confused state."
"In the face of death, they will also be at a loss."
"So at this time, it is best to use words to explain them."
Bain said in detail.
"Then at the end, when there is nothing you can do, will you be able to fight?"
Li Jiajia asked.
"No!"
"Because according to my approach, they will all be resolved smoothly."
"No need to fight!"
Bain said confidently.
Next, there are some caveats for persuasion.
Qin Ran listened, noncommittal.
Neither for nor against.
Everyone has their own choices, and it's really hard to say whether it's good or bad.
Just as Bain obviously trains Li Jiajia as an apprentice (not Villites) at this moment, there is no doubt that Li Jiajia's 'talent' has impressed Bain or that Waitrek.
In the same way, with Li Jiajia's "talent", it is natural to understand Bain's intention to do so, but he is still learning from Bain.
Qin Ran naturally wouldn't ask too much about this kind of matter.
As long as it doesn't affect him and Mimosa.
Time passed quickly, and when it had been dark for a long time and the strong smell of mutton soup came from the kitchen, Qin Ran put the small blackboard at the door.
Unlike the past where I haven't seen a guest for a long time, a guest came to the door the moment the small blackboard was released tonight.
The abnormal expression and the cold breath all showed the other party's identity.
"I need help."
"Someone told me that here can help me."
"I'm dead, and I know I'm dead."
"But how should I face life after death?"
"Just wandering around like this?"
"What's the difference between that and when I was alive?"
"Also, will my wife and children miss me?"
"Where are they?"
…
In the topsy-turvy, rambling words, the deceased just sat in front of Qin Ran.
But before Qin Ran could say anything, Bain winked and signaled: Leave it to him.
Qin Ran watched Bain bring Li Jiajia over in silence.
"Death is a new beginning."
"There will be a little confusion at the beginning."
"But I'm willing to help you adapt."
Bain spoke softly.
Li Jiajia on the side opened his eyes wide, trying not to let go of the field teaching in front of him.
"help me?"
"Will you give me a house? Give me money?"
asked the rambling dead man.
"The dead don't need a house or money, but they should understand what they want most. Only after understanding these can they go to the 'distance'."
Bain explained
"But I just want a house and money."
"I also want a yacht, a private jet."
"It's better to have a cute young lady on it."
"besides… "
The chattering dead man spoke extremely fast, and made a series of unreasonable demands.
"These are nothingness, you are already dead..."
"But this is what I wanted when I was alive, and it becomes an obsession after I die, isn't it right?"
The other party interrupted Bain and asked back.
"It's not wrong, but..."
"Don't you want it?"
Bane's words were interrupted again.
Moreover, the other party's rhetorical question this time really left Bain speechless.
Because he really wants it too!
"Don't you fulfill the wishes of the dead and save the dead?"
"Hurry up and fulfill my wish, let me go to the 'far place'!"
The dead looked at Baine expectantly.
Under such gaze, Bain turned his head unconsciously, looking very guilty.
Then, the deceased looked at Li Jiajia.
Li Jiajia, who is not even an apprentice, is even more at a loss.
boom!
Seeing the appearance of the two, the deceased slapped the table angrily.
"Liar! They are all liars!"
"You liars, I'm going to demolish your place..."
Snapped!
A crisp sound stopped the dead man's voice abruptly.
The sound of the dead being slapped on the face by Qin Ran's sword.
The deceased spun in the air and fell to the floor.
Qin Ran's figure followed the opponent like a shadow, and the spine of the [Sharp Standard Sword] in his hand kept hitting the opponent's face.
"House? Money?"
Clap clap!
"Yacht? Private jet? Young lady?"
Clap clap!
"Did you feel it?"
Clap clap!
[Fengrui Standard Sword] Striking non-stop, the speed is almost layered with phantoms. During the period, the dead wanted to resist, but was beaten to the ground before he could move.
After several times in a row, the deceased burst into tears.
"stop fighting."
"stop fighting."
"I know I was wrong!"
"I shouldn't be so extravagant to hope that there will be pie in the sky!"
"But I can always go and see my wife and children?"
the dead man yelled.
"Isn't this pie in the sky?"
"How can a guy like you have a wife and children?"
"There must be a limit to daydreaming!"
Clap clap!
The sword spine in Qin Ran's hand kept hitting, and the dead man's eyes were dull, as if he lost the meaning of ghost life all of a sudden, just like that, he turned into a firefly and floated into the distance.
Qin Ran put away his sword and walked back to the bar.
Bain stared at Qin Ran dumbfounded.
Li Jiajia was thoughtful.
She felt that she had found the right way to escape.