CH 63

TL: Moonlit

The High Priest looked extremely miserable.

In his entire life, he had never experienced such a humiliating moment, where he had to kneel before a commoner and beg for his life.

Someone like him had always been the center of attention since birth.

After becoming the High Priest, he had gained the adoration of everyone.

But now he had done something so disgraceful.

However, he knew that his only hope was to survive and seek revenge!

Although the High Priest felt reluctant deep down, he still had to swallow his pride and plead to Bai Yu for protection.

Currently, Bai Yu was being held by the vampire, which indicated how much the vampire valued him.

The High Priest knew that appealing to Bai Yu would be the most effective approach in this situation.

So he kept pleading with Bai Yu:

“Bai Yu, look at the people around you… Many of them have watched you grow up since childhood. They are your family! How can you let a stranger harm your own kin? Isn’t that right? Bai Yu, you should understand that this is the place where you were born and raised. We’re not asking you to love it, but you can’t destroy it.”

The High Priest tried various ways to elevate Bai Yu’s moral standing, hoping to appeal to his emotions and reasoning.

“Do you know? When you were born, it was me who baptized you at your home. You were so small back then, and in the blink of an eye, you’ve grown so much. It’s not just me; look at everyone here. Who among them hasn’t accompanied you as you grew up? All these people are your uncles, aunts, brothers, and sisters. Think about when you were little, how everyone has shown you kindness. Now, when we need you, you can’t turn a blind eye!”

As the High Priest spoke, the residents of the town joined in, echoing his words. It was as if Bai Yu would be seen as a great betrayer if he didn’t protect them.

Yet, these people forgot how they treated Bai Yu. They almost burned him alive!

Now they needed his protection, they completely changed their demeanor.

Furthermore, an older man appeared in the crowd, putting on a show of authority. He pointed his cane directly at Bai Yu and shouted:

“Bai Yu, you have stained yourself by associating with the vampire clan. Now, the vampire has even injured the High Priest. How could you do such a thing? It’s an act of great betrayal! You must come here and apologize to the High Priest! How can someone like you make the High Priest kneel?”

Bai Yu remained expressionless, watching the spectacular performance unfolding before him.

As he wasn’t the original host, he didn’t have any emotional attachment to these people.

Moreover, he searched through the memories of the original host. In those memories, he hadn’t received any kindness from these people. In fact, due to his poor background, most of them treated him with indifference.

These people considered themselves generous for not mistreating the original host, yet they spoke as if they had bestowed great favors upon him.

How could they have the audacity to say such things to him?

Bai Yu furrowed his brows. At this moment, he felt dizzy and weak, his body severely debilitated.

His current condition was a result of being locked up by them for three days, during which he had been given nothing to eat except spoiled porridge, trampled bread, and bones gnawed on by dogs.

Bai Yu let out a cold sneer, struggling to walk out of Shi Yunyi’s embrace.

Shi Yunyi felt his arms empty, and his brows furrowed instantly.

The long-lost feeling of emptiness surged from his heart, leaving him momentarily lost.

Although Shi Yunyi was somewhat dissatisfied, he could still understand the situation. He knew what Bai Yu intended to do, so he suppressed his anger and stood aside.

“[Host, the antagonistic character’s favorability has decreased by 5 points…]” Xiao Mihu stated, looking at the fluctuation in favorability, feeling a bit overwhelmed.

“Pay no attention to it,” Bai Yu replied, glaring at Shi Yunyi and turning his gaze back to the High Priest.

“High Priest, do you still consider me guilty?”

The High Priest was taken aback.

He suddenly realized that this was a very tricky question. If he said Bai Yu was guilty, it might anger Bai Yu.

But if he said Bai Yu was innocent, it would be like slapping himself in the face.

After thinking for a while, he came up with a clever response, “Bai Yu, if you’re willing to persuade the vampire by your side to leave, I can declare you innocent. I will even spare you from the stake.”

Bai Yu let out a cold snort.

How could he not see through the High Priest’s scheme?

By saying he could declare Bai Yu innocent, the High Priest was indirectly admitting Bai Yu’s guilt.

“I’m sorry, I am not guilty. I don’t need you to pass judgment. You are not qualified to judge me!”

As Bai Yu spoke, a commotion erupted in the crowd.

The High Priest has always been the most respected person by everyone, and this perception has long been ingrained in their bones. No one can disrespect him.

Now, Bai Yu’s behavior is simply unbearable for everyone!

The old man who was just cursing at Bai Yu became even more agitated, raising the cane in his hand and smashing it toward Bai Yu.

“You shameless beast!”

Unfortunately, before his cane could hit Bai Yu, it was grabbed by Shi Yunyi, who was standing nearby.

Shi Yunyi was already very displeased with Bai Yu’s attitude towards him, and now seeing the old man acting like this, he vented his dissatisfaction on the old man.

Shi Yunyi grabbed the cane and kicked the old man fiercely. The man who was just lively and active instantly foamed at the mouth and died on the spot.

With just one kick, a person’s life was taken!

Instantly, the air seemed to freeze.

Not a single person dared to make a sound.

Only Shi Yunyi looked coldly at everyone present!

“In front of me, those who dare to touch Bai Yu will end up like this!”

This was absolute suppression by power.

In the face of such power, any grand reasoning became meaningless.

The group of people who were just filled with righteous indignation instantly wilted like withered flowers.

At this moment, they finally realized the situation they were in.

The vampire in front of their eyes was the one who controlled everything.

He could take anyone’s life at will.

One by one, these people all knelt down.

Their bodies trembled incessantly, and some were even scared to the point of fainting.

Expressionless, Bai Yu walked up to the High Priest. “Do you think I’m guilty? Do you want to conduct an experiment to see who is truly guilty?”

Shi Yunyi had already become impatient, and now he saw Bai Yu still arguing with the High Priest.

He was incredibly annoyed.

“Why waste time talking to them? Just kill them all, and no one will ever say you’re guilty again!”

When Shi Yunyi spoke, a gasp escaped from the mouths of everyone present.

Bai Yu glanced coldly at Shi Yunyi. Indeed, among these people, there were many who wished for his death.

But there were also many innocent bystanders who didn’t dare to speak up, and some had even spoken up for him before.

He couldn’t condemn them all.

“You don’t understand. I want to convince them with reason.”

Upon hearing these words, the High Priest quickly spoke to Bai Yu, “Alright, let’s have the trial.”

Jokingly, speaking to Bai Yu meant he could survive.

With this vampire, there was simply no reasoning!

Saying that, Bai Yu had someone bring a bucket of gasoline. Then he poured the gasoline onto himself and the High Priest.

“High Priest, now let God witness which one of us deserves to die.”

“What are you joking about?”

The High Priest was scared to the point of wetting his pants.

Although he didn’t know why Bai Yu couldn’t be burned to death before, no one could survive being drenched in gasoline.

Even if gasoline was poured into water, it would still ignite!

“I’m not joking. I swear to God with my life. The guilty one will be burned alive! And the innocent one will live. However, High Priest, I just saw you wetting your pants. Maybe with this urine, you won’t get burned.”

The High Priest’s face turned green and white.

Before he could respond, he directly saw Bai Yu igniting the fire on his own body.

Shi Yunyi’s heart tightened, and he quickly reached out his hand towards Bai Yu, but Bai Yu beat him to it and ignited the fire on his own body.

The imagined scene did not occur.

Even when gasoline was poured on his body, there was not the slightest trace of burning. Completely clean.

Everyone on the scene couldn’t believe their eyes as they looked at Bai Yu. He had been set on fire before and survived, and now, even after being drenched in gasoline, he remained unscathed?

His appearance made people doubt. What did he really pour on himself? Was it gasoline or water? It felt like Bai Yu was playing tricks on them.

With a hint of satisfaction, Bai Yu said to the High Priest, “You see, God has spoken. I am innocent. So, the one who slandered me must be guilty, and that person is you.”

Saying this, Bai Yu lightly curled his lips, revealing a beautiful smile on his face.

“Shouldn’t you confess your own sins?”

“It’s impossible…”

The High Priest stared at him dumbfounded, then suddenly shouted, “You’re lying! You poured water, not gasoline! It’s not gasoline at all!”

The High Priest snatched the torch from Bai Yu’s hand and shouted to everyone present, “Don’t be deceived by him. He didn’t pour gasoline. See it for yourselves.”

Because Bai Yu and the High Priest poured liquid from the same bucket, the High Priest assumed that he poured water as well.

Without hesitation, he lit the torch on his own body.

With a loud bang, his body instantly burst into flames, turning into a human torch.

The High Priest screamed in pain, but he continued to speak, his mouth never ceasing.

“It’s impossible! I don’t believe it! It’s impossible!”

However, no matter how he shouted, it was futile.

Everything before their eyes had already revealed the truth.

Bai Yu’s face remained expressionless.

He simply watched coldly as the person struggled in the flames until eventually becoming motionless, burned to ashes.

Bai Yu raised his gaze and looked at the others present.

“Do you still believe I’m guilty?”

“No, no…”

Those people had been shocked and frightened by the scene before their eyes.

Now, they didn’t dare to utter a word against Bai Yu.

At that moment, applause suddenly rang out.

The sound was so abrupt in the boundless darkness.

Bai Yu turned his head towards the source of the sound and saw Mo Yun sitting on the rooftop, just like last time, watching the spectacle.

He whistled at Bai Yu and then said to Shi Yunyi, “Shi Yunyi, this food of yours is quite impressive. No wonder his blood is so sweet. He turned out to be such an interesting guy. When we go back, why don’t you let me taste him too?”

Mo Yun’s words stunned Bai Yu.

He turned his head abruptly and looked at Shi Yunyi, his brows furrowing.

“Food?”

So, this big oaf came to save him just because he was delicious food?

And he couldn’t bear to let such a tasty morsel die?

Very well!

He was just food!

Shi Yunyi, goodluck coaxing your wifey HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH XD