Free Web NovelChapter 387: Chapter 357: Mysterious Late-Night Observations in Xia Shui Village
The house was completely dark, with not a single glimmer of light seeping out from within.
The whole house was like a giant, black beast, lying dormant in the darkness.
However, as they drew closer, the activity inside became increasingly clear.
A rustling sound,
like someone carefully fumbling for something in the darkness, was especially jarring in the silent night.
A dog in the yard,
with its keen sense of smell, instantly detected three strangers invading its territory.
It abruptly opened its mouth, baring sharp fangs, ready to let loose a deafening bark,
to warn these uninvited guests.
But just then, Chu He merely glanced at it.
His gaze was like a tangible, cold glint of light, carrying an indisputable authority.
In an instant, it was as if all the dog’s courage had been drained away.
It didn’t even dare to whimper. Shivering uncontrollably, it tucked its tail between its legs and lay back down on the ground,
assuming a submissive posture.
It looked like a loyal subject seeing its supreme Monarch.
Sun Canxing and Lai Yu Yao tiptoed to the window of the house.
They pressed themselves tightly against the wall, not daring to breathe, like two frightened little rabbits.
Their eyes were wide and their ears were pricked as they listened carefully to the activity inside,
their focused expressions making it seem as if they were trying to uncover a shocking secret.
"Are you done washing?" a low male voice drifted from inside the house.
"I am," a female voice responded, a hint of nervousness in her tone.
"Then hurry over. I hope we get it on the first try this time."
The man’s voice sounded again, full of urgency.
"Are all you people from Xia Shui Village perverts? Ah! Can’t you be a little gentler?"
The woman’s voice was laced with pain and discontent.
After this brief exchange, a series of startling sounds came from inside the house.
The faces of the two girls, Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing, instantly flushed beet-red, like ripe apples.
They exchanged an awkward glance, then stole a peek at Chu He,
their expressions filled with embarrassment.
"Get up for a second."
The man’s voice came from inside again.
After a brief silence, the sounds that made one’s face flush and heart pound started up again.
A strange feeling began to blossom and spread in the eyes of Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing.
Though the two girls were technically adults, they were still very young, having just turned eighteen.
They had encountered this sort of thing before,
but mostly by secretly looking up materials or films on their own,
watching in secret to satisfy the burgeoning curiosity of their teenage years
and their desire to explore the unknown.
But this situation was completely different. Chu He was standing right next to them!
This made both girls’ hearts pound uncontrollably, the sound like a beating Drum,
thundering wildly in their chests.
A wave of nervousness washed over them.
Fine beads of sweat began to break out on their bodies. Their foreheads and the tips of their noses were covered,
like tiny, glistening pearls.
They couldn’t help but swallow, trying to moisten throats so dry they felt they might catch fire.
Chu He didn’t seem to notice the girls’ odd behavior.
He placed a hand on each of Lai Yu Yao’s and Sun Canxing’s shoulders.
The moment his firm, strong hands rested on their shoulders,
Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing’s slender frames couldn’t help but tremble slightly, as if they’d received an electric shock.
Then, like smoke, the three of them vanished on the spot.
Only after they had gone did the dog in the yard dare to get back on its feet.
It cautiously raised its head and glanced around warily, but it didn’t make a sound.
Because that man’s gaze had been far too terrifying. The power contained within it,
was something even a dog, with no understanding of humanity, could clearly sense.
In that instant, it was as if the force of a landslide or a tsunami had crashed down, crushing the air from its lungs.
The dog stood there for a moment. Once it confirmed that the terrifying presence was gone,
it slowly crawled back into its doghouse—its only safe harbor at that moment.
"Why are you two so warm?"
Chu He had no idea what Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing were thinking.
When they arrived at the door of the next house, he asked with a puzzled look, a hint of concern in his voice.
"I-It’s... nothing."
Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing exchanged a look, their eyes betraying a hint of panic and embarrassment.
They both stammered, answering in unison,
their voices as faint as a mosquito’s buzz.
"Let’s go check on this last house."
Chu He said in a low voice, then led Lai Yu Yao and Sun Canxing quietly into the yard.
The moment they entered, the familiar rustling sound came from inside.
In the quiet night, the sound was exceptionally clear, like a mysterious summons.
"How is it still not working? You’re like a wet noodle! Are you even a man?"
A woman’s complaining voice came from inside the house, full of dissatisfaction and anger.
"I... I’m not in the right state today. Maybe I’m just too tired from the day."
The man replied awkwardly, his voice lacking confidence. "Give me a minute."
What Chu He, Lai Yu Yao, and Sun Canxing hadn’t expected was that
the door suddenly CREAKED open.
A man who looked to be around thirty years old walked out.
