I Truly Am The Villian - Chapter 2344
Chapter 2344: Chapter 2343: I Have Slain Gods, Xu Sanduo
The God Worshiping Ceremony is of such importance because this is the grand occasion for inviting the gods into one’s life.
It’s not only a ceremony for Cloud Center County but also for the entire Kun Ruins Domain.
If you sincerely worship the Divine Spirits, then during this festival, the Divine Spirits will accept your faith for a year.
Eventually, they will come to your home, protect your family, and shelter your loved ones.
If you do not worship the Divine Spirits, then you will have nothing.
The Divine Spirits will not visit your home.
And once you lack divine protection, other people will begin to distance themselves from you.
Therefore, worshiping the gods is not only about your future misfortunes but also the trend of the entire world.
Otherwise, you will become an outsider to the world.
……
On the streets of Cloud Center County,
There are colorful decorations and fireworks echoing.
People sing and laugh, dancing joyously, making such grand festivals extremely lively.
The aroma of food mingles with the acrid smell of fireworks, quite pungent.
Xu Zimei appeared in the crowd, seemingly not at all conspicuous.
Sometimes, Xu Zimei quite enjoyed such bustling scenes.
He found a small roadside shop.
The owner sells Chaos and rice balls.
His face also radiates a bright smile, with steam rising from the bun baskets.
“What would you like, sir?” the owner asked with a smile.
Xu Zimei was not in a hurry; he walked to the side of the stall.
There was an image of a Divine Spirit pasted there.
Although it was just a picture on paper, it was so vividly drawn as if it might leap out at any moment.
This is the God of Food.
He specializes in overseeing the meals of the citizens of the Eternal Dynasty.
As long as you worship this Divine Spirit, if you’re lucky, the food you prepare might become an Immortal Treasure.
An Immortal Treasure, as the name implies, is food for immortals.
These are the gracious gifts of the Divine Spirits.
Therefore, every household basically has the God of Food, especially these small stalls, who regard the God of Food as their primary deity.
Xu Zimei stared at the God of Food.
The God of Food appeared burly and stout, holding a treasured sword in his hand and a gourd hanging at his waist.
Squinting his eyes, perhaps because of his chubbiness, his belly was exposed.
He appeared both humorous and dignified, giving an impression of contradiction.
……
“Xu Sanduo, you never believed in gods, so why have you come for the God Worshiping Ceremony?”
A teasing voice sounded in his ear.
Xu Zimei turned his head and it seemed there was someone whose arrival attracted attention from those around.
Everyone began to tease.
“Xu Sanduo, have you changed your mind?”
“Inviting gods is not mere formality; it requires true belief from deep within.”
“Your grandfather was struck dead by lightning for cursing the gods, and your father once attempted to slay a god. How come in your generation, you are so timid?”
“Xu Sanduo, I suggest you better carry a branch of birch and beg for forgiveness; it’s best to apologize in the Divine Temple to plead for leniency from the Divine Spirits, if you can understand this, it’s the best.”
Xu Zimei watched the object of the crowd’s discussion and criticism.
It was a middle-aged man, thin and frail, seemingly malnourished.
His skin was coarse, but his eyes were sharp and bright.
He carried a pole on his back.
A faint scent was coming from the pole, seemingly hawthorn candy skewers he was selling.
He ignored the crowd’s comments.
He picked a favorable spot, put down the pole, and silently sat there.
The attitude of the people around Xu Sanduo seemed far from friendly.
“Boss, what’s the story with this man?” Xu Zimei asked with a smile.
The Chaos shop owner turned his head, smiling as he spoke, “Talking about him, that guy detested by Heaven and man.”
“He doesn’t believe in gods, nor does he revere them, so nobody likes him here.”
“If the Divine Spirits get upset and punish Cloud Center County, we’d all suffer.”
“Therefore, we want to drive him away; sir, it’s best to stay away from him.”
“Not believing in gods, huh, coincidentally, neither do I,” Xu Zimei said with a smile.
Upon hearing Xu Zimei’s words, the Chaos shop owner’s expression changed.
And then he waved his hand, saying, “Shoo shoo, my shop does not welcome you.”
The Chaos shop owner seemed quite wary of Xu Zimei.
People dared not come close to those who didn’t believe in gods, as it meant misfortune, eventually being killed by Divine Punishment.
If implicated, their fate would no better either.
Hence, Xu Zimei didn’t mind the change in the Chaos shop owner’s attitude.
He walked towards Xu Sanduo.
The latter also set up his stall nearby, but compared to others’ lively stands, Xu Sanduo’s was quite deserted.
Not a single person around.
Xu Zimei slowly approached and casually picked up a candy skewer.
Smiling, he asked, “How much for this candy skewer, boss?”
Xu Sanduo slowly raised his head.
He hadn’t expected anyone to buy his goods, as someone like him was not part of the community.
Looking at Xu Zimei, Xu Sanduo spoke.
His voice was hoarse, seemingly due to not speaking for a long time.
“Not for money, only for Spirit Crystals used in Cultivation,” Xu Sanduo said.
“I’ll take everything on your stall,” Xu Zimei replied.
He casually tossed several dozen Spirit Crystals.
Xu Sanduo picked up three, saying, “These are enough.”
“They’re all yours,” Xu Zimei replied.
“No, I only take what I deserve,” Xu Sanduo shook his head slightly.
He got up and bowed to Xu Zimei.
It was his way of expressing gratitude for Xu Zimei’s willingness to support his business.
“I heard them say you don’t believe in gods, why?” Xu Zimei asked.
“Our family, for generations, never believed in gods. Perhaps because we don’t believe pies fall from the sky,” Xu Sanduo said with a smile.
“Even for the gods in the heavens, they have needs and desires; how could they help ordinary people for no reason?”
“And you, they don’t dare buy from me, how do you dare, not afraid of Divine Punishment?”
Hearing Xu Sanduo’s words, Xu Zimei smiled.
This man viewed things insightfully.
The Divine Spirits aid The Myriad of Living Beings for faith and governance.
One could say the Divine Spirits don’t care about the mortal’s life and death.
Yet sometimes, such worldly affairs, embracing ignorance is rare.
Living life too clearly is not such a good thing.
“Divine Punishment, huh, I’m not afraid, after all… I’ve slain a god before,” Xu Zimei laughed.
These words made Xu Sanduo’s face change drastically.
He stared fiercely at Xu Zimei.
His body trembled involuntarily.
To slay a god!
Such a terrifying affair!
For Xu Sanduo, their ancestors have always wanted to slay the gods.
They’ve always wanted to prove they were right.
That gods are not awe-inspiring at all.
Unfortunately, none of them succeeded.
Yet Xu Zimei’s words, a true god-slayer stood before him.
How could Xu Sanduo not be excited?
“Sir, are you joking?” Xu Sanduo couldn’t help but ask.