After the little black cat had finished its tirade, it jumped from Yu Renwanโs arms to stand atop her head. Yu Renwan whispered in defense, โThe vengeful spirit isnโt really human anymore.โ โSo really, itโs its heart thatโs twistedโnot humanityโs.โ The little black cat shot Jiang Yan a glance. โI was talking about her.โ โTo… Continue reading Tricked 084: A Short Poem
Tricked 083: Main Building Living Rules
There was a reason Jiang Yan had asked Shen Huanhuan to answer that question. โAs the less favored of a pair of twins, she could empathize more deeply; her judgment would more closely align with the intentions of the vengeful spirit. Jiang Yan had noticed this long ago. After all, several past missions had involved… Continue reading Tricked 083: Main Building Living Rules
Tricked 082: The Evil Deity
At three thirty in the morning, Lan Lin and Zhang Du woke up. Jiang Yan explained to them about the venomous snakes and poisonous insects. Zhang Du irritably raked his fingers through his hair. "This damned place, seriously." "It really leaves no way out for ordinary people. Even for usโ" Jiang Yan interjected, "This should… Continue reading Tricked 082: The Evil Deity
Tricked 081: The Plan
One hour earlier. When the broadcast sounded at two in the morning, Zhang Ming had not yet gone to sleep. Although he already sensed his impending fate, he still rose dutifully at the announcement, and, as instructed, carefully fed the bran from his sack to the ewe. He continued until both handfuls of bran had… Continue reading Tricked 081: The Plan
Tricked 080: Mother Sheep
Seeing Uncle Wangโs condition, Jiang Yan thought it best not to press further. After bidding farewell to Granny Zhuang and Uncle Wang, she made her way to the hay sheds on the right. Most of the sheds were utterly uninhabitableโeither reeking unbearably or with thick, congealed bloodstains on the walls and beds. Still, Jiang Yan… Continue reading Tricked 080: Mother Sheep
Tricked 079: Creak
This set of rules was wrong. Jiang Yan frowned. If the energy field didnโt contain inevitable death conditions, then the very existence of these rules pointed to a problem. The rules were posted up high; seeing them necessarily meant you would have to look up. Yet you couldnโt follow any rule before first finding itโonly… Continue reading Tricked 079: Creak
Tricked 078: Feeding Code
The two younglings in Jiang Yanโs arms didnโt dare move an inch. As the scent of their own kindโs flesh filled the room, they stretched their necks as if to retch, but Jiang Yan held their jaws firmly shut, not letting them even open their mouths. They gazed up at Jiang Yan, unable to put… Continue reading Tricked 078: Feeding Code
Tricked 077: Lighting the Fire
Jiang Yan kept her voice low; Mrs. Wang didnโt hear her. Once she finished handing out the Cow-Raising Class Code of Conduct, she glanced around, savoring the various expressions on everyoneโs faces. The large, stout woman pulled down the hem of her shirt, revealing teeth stained yellow with tartar. โThe Cow-Raising class is now complete.… Continue reading Tricked 077: Lighting the Fire
Tricked 076: Believers
Shen Xiaoxiaoโs expression was as if she had eaten something rotten. Staring at the young calfโs pale, blank, polished face, she couldnโt tell which frightened her more: the cowโs current face, those previous seven or eight eyes, or the fact that it could even speak at all. She took half a step back, hiding behind… Continue reading Tricked 076: Believers
Tricked 075: Cow Spirit
Hearing Jiang Yanโs gentle voice, Yu Renwan, following not far behind her, involuntarily shuddered. She much preferred Jiang Yanโs usual cold and disdainful toneโit felt far friendlier. Jiang Yan didnโt notice Yu Renwanโs reaction. All her attention was focused on the chick and the lamb. Now, hearing they were to eat their own kindโs corpses,… Continue reading Tricked 075: Cow Spirit
