The Dali River was a large river that was 20 miles away from Guo Beicheng. It was considered a tributary of the Yellow River that ran through Nanlin. Compared to the Yellow River's unpredictable mood, the Dali River was considered to have a good temper.
At this moment, the waves were surging and the current was surging. The water level was rising continuously and there was a sign that the dike would break and change its course. The people looking for him would never cross the river at this time, let alone stay by the river for too long.
However, the Dali River was extremely lively at this time.
Nearly a hundred people were kneeling by the river in the heavy rain. They were chanting something to a priest wearing a ghost mask on the altar. From time to time, they would even kowtow in unison.
The most eye-catching thing was the pair of naked boys and girls on the altar. They were tied up with ropes and shivering in the storm, waiting to meet their fate.
Sacrifice to the River God!
This phrase instantly popped up in Chen Nuo's mind!
His sword-like eyebrows were already raised high, shocked and angry.
However, this emotion lasted for less than a breath before it turned into helplessness.
The world was sinking and the people were in misery. These ignorant people were helpless. What could they do other than worship the gods?
He didn't believe that everyone here was a devout believer, but why didn't anyone stop them? The reason was simple, because they only wanted peace of mind.
This kind of thing was very difficult to manage. Even if Chen Nuo saved the two children, the incident would repeat itself after he left.
However, he could not just stand by and watch. Even in his previous life, he would have stepped forward. This had nothing to do with status, it was only about human nature!
However, what should he do?
It seemed that the ritual would continue for a while, so he did not rush forward. He stood in the rain and thought carefully, trying to think of a safer way.
On the altar, the man wearing a wooden pattern looked like he had gone mad. He held a peach wood sword in one hand and a string of Buddhist beads in the other. He looked neither fish nor fish, and he was mumbling something he didn't understand.
He convulsed for a long time like he was having a seizure, then suddenly stopped and shouted in an old voice.
"Old River God, please calm down ~"
"The sacrifice has been prepared. Please be merciful, River God!”
The kneeling commoners used their heads to grab the ground and shouted loudly.
"Lord River God, are you happy or angry?"
His voice pierced through the rain and did not dissipate for a long time.
One could vaguely hear the sound of crying. It was likely that they were either devout believers or the family of the sacrifice.
The divine man slowly straightened up and walked to the two cold and afraid children. He said in a gentle tone as much as possible.
"Grandson, don't be afraid. Grandpa River God is very close to you. After you go, don't be naughty.”
There was actually a trace of sadness in his tone. It seemed that he was not a cold-blooded person.
The two children cried even more miserably, but the little girl cried in response.
"Wu, after we serve Grandpa River God, will it stop raining? Will we not starve to death?”
Hearing the little girl's sobbing childish voice, the divine man's body stiffened for a moment, and tears were already rolling down his face behind the mask.
He reached out his hand and gently stroked the girl's head, nodding vigorously in affirmation.
"Yes, I definitely won't starve to death again!”
At this moment, the boy also spoke.
"Then can we come back in the future? Would he still be able to see his parents? Would he still be able to see Buttface and Da Niu?”
The divine man raised his head, not wanting his red eyes to scare the children, and said with a trembling voice.
" Yes, I can. As long as Grandpa River God is happy, I can…"
"That's great!" The boy stopped crying when he heard the answer. He thought that this was a job that was similar to herding cows and weeding. After stopping his tears, he urged.
"Grandpa, hurry up. My sister and I will definitely take good care of Grandpa River God. We might even be able to go home for dinner tonight.”
The divine man did not know what to say. He clenched his fists tightly, and his nails pierced into his flesh, but they could not hide the pain in his heart.
However, he had no other choice. He was the leader of the villagers nearby. For the sake of more people living, he had no other choice...
Even if these two children were his grandson and granddaughter!
Boom!
The waves splashed high on the shore, making a loud noise. It was as if a god really existed and was using this method to urge the sacrifice.
The storm was getting more and more violent, and the auspicious time had arrived.
The divine man's voice became even gentler.
"Live forever, live forever, close your eyes.”
The children obediently closed their eyes. It was too cold. They also wanted to end it quickly so that they could return to their parents 'warm embrace after completing their mission.
Longevity licked the corner of his mouth. His mother had said that there was meat to eat at the River God's grandfather's place. If he was obedient, the River God would definitely reward him with a piece, right?
The divine man gently pushed the two of them to the shore. Another step forward and they would be hit by the raging waves.
He took a deep look at the two of them and then sang with a strange emphasis.
"Greetings, Grandpa River God, please accept the offering ~~~"
As the melodious voice flew away, the two children felt as if they were pushed by someone, and their bodies floated down. They could not help but open their eyes, only to see a pair of sad eyes that were getting farther and farther away from them.
Plop...
The small waves instantly covered it, but the waves were still violent, as if nothing had happened.
"Greetings, Grandpa River God, to receive the offering ~"
Her sobbing voice was shattered by the wind and rain.
The rain was still falling.
The cold wind blew…
The atmosphere became even more desolate…
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