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#530 - Tang Yin's Reasoning Ability

Tang Yin and Wang Lina were still standing under the old pagoda tree, its leaves rustling as if whispering the ancient secrets of this land. Tang Yin's brow was furrowed as he pondered the information he had just received.

"Is it normal for there to be more than one wolf god?" Tang Yin asked softly, a hint of doubt in his voice.

Wang Lina's eyes flickered, as if recalling something. She nodded and replied softly, "Yes, the Chimei Shrine has three wolf god statues."

Tang Yin watched Wang Lina's expression, trying to read more into it. The girl continued, "The number of wolf god impersonators is decided by the four families through divination. After it's decided, they draw the mark at night."

"Do they also draw it on that standing stone?" Tang Yin pressed, the mysterious pattern appearing in his mind.

Wang Lina shook her head, her long hair gleaming faintly in the moonlight. "That's at the fire ground... Baifeng Village doesn't have that kind of standing stone. I heard they draw it on the floor of the shrine."

Tang Yin keenly caught a key word: "Heard?"

Wang Lina's expression was a little awkward, and she explained softly, "People in Wuyin Village can only wait for the parade to pass by, so I don't know the details."

Tang Yin nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask, "Hmm... if there's only one mark, does that mean only one person in the parade plays the wolf god?"

Wang Lina hesitated for a moment before answering, "Well... strictly speaking, that doesn't happen. However, the mark in Baifeng Village is much neater than the one in Wuyin Village. By the way, that pattern is the mark of the wolf god returning to the human world from the underworld. Only the people of Wuyin Village know about this."

Tang Yin felt as if he had grasped an important clue: "I see. In short, the number of marks represents the number of wolf god impersonators in the parade, right?"

Wang Lina nodded, her voice carrying a trace of inexplicable emotion: "Yes, I heard that a festival with three people playing the wolf god is the most auspicious."

Tang Yin keenly noticed that Wang Lina's tone didn't convey any sense of auspiciousness. On the contrary, her voice seemed to hide a trace of worry and fear.

The night wind blew, bringing a chill. Tang Yin subconsciously wrapped his coat tighter, quickly organizing the information he had just received in his mind. The most important thing was that the upper limit of the wolf gods should be three people.

He suddenly realized that he might have been preconceived. He originally thought there was only one wolf god, but now it seemed likely that it was a team of three werewolves. This realization made his heart palpitate.

Tang Yin didn't know much about myths and legends, but he could confirm one thing: he had never heard of any domestic werewolf tales. Legends of human-faced dogs and demon foxes were common, but the origin of werewolf legends should be in Europe.

However, a deity composed of three individuals... there were quite a few such legends. Perhaps it was because this format was easier to set up characters? Still, a three-werewolf setting was too complicated, wasn't it?

Tang Yin's thoughts drifted as his gaze inadvertently swept across Wang Lina's face. In the moonlight, the girl's expression looked particularly complex, with both fear of the unknown and reverence for her hometown's traditions.

He took a deep breath and secretly made up his mind. In any case, he had to adapt to the setting here. Only in this way could he understand the current situation and survive in this dangerous game.

...

Tang Yin and Wang Lina stood under the ancient cherry tree, its branches swaying gently in the breeze, casting dappled shadows. The moonlight poured down like water, coating the two in a layer of silvery light.

Wisdom sparkled in Tang Yin's eyes as he frowned slightly, thinking about the information he had just obtained. He asked softly, "What about the guardians of the other guardian beasts? How many are there?"

Wang Lina's gaze drifted into the distance, as if recalling something. Her voice was soft and clear: "There are two guardians of the ape, and only one guardian for the other guardian beasts, the same as the number of statues in the Chimei Shrine."

Tang Yin frowned even deeper, muttering to himself, "...I see. So, there are five guardian beasts, two wolves, and the rest are ordinary humans. There's more than one wolf, this is troublesome."

Wang Lina tilted her head curiously, her long hair swaying gently with the movement: "Why do you say that?"

Tang Yin's gaze sharpened as he looked directly into Wang Lina's eyes: "You said it just now, right? Only one person can be executed per day. The more wolves there are, the longer the banquet will last, right?"

Suddenly, Tang Yin's eyes lit up, as if he had thought of something important: "...Ah, that's right, there can't be only one wolf. If that were the case, there would be no need for the crow to exist."

Wang Lina's expression became confused: "Why?"

Tang Yin explained patiently: "The crow's ability is to check whether the corpse is a wolf or a human, right?" He paused for a moment before continuing: "In other words, the wolf won't revert to human form upon death, the corpse will remain human, so the crow's ability is needed. Only the crow can identify the corpse's identity."

Wang Lina still seemed a little confused, and she asked softly, "...You might be right, but what does this have to do with the number of wolves?"

Tang Yin's eyes became deep, as if he were contemplating a complex puzzle: "What would happen if the only wolf died?"

Wang Lina's expression became somewhat blank, and she lowered her head slightly, a hint of embarrassment in her voice: "Th-that, I give up thinking."

The corners of Tang Yin's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile: "Nothing would happen. The wolf's killing would stop, the game would be cleared, and humanity would win."

Wang Lina's eyes suddenly lit up, and she realized: "...Ah, I understand!" There was a hint of excitement in her voice, "In other words, if there's only one wolf, as long as no one is killed, it means the wolf is already dead... the crow's blessing would be meaningless."

Tang Yin nodded gently, saying approvingly, "Smart."

A hint of admiration flashed in Wang Lina's eyes as she said softly, "...Tang Yin, you're very perceptive."

The night wind gently blew, bringing a chill. Tang Yin and Wang Lina stood under the cherry tree, their figures appearing particularly lonely in the moonlight.

Wang Lina looked at Tang Yin's profile, a sense of awe rising in her heart. This young man's insight and reasoning ability far surpassed ordinary people. In this dangerous environment, he was like a beacon, illuminating the path through the mist.

Tang Yin looked calm, his eyes as deep as a pool of water. He put his hands in his pockets and said in a calm tone: "It's not a big deal, and even if you find out about it, it's meaningless."

Wang Lina frowned slightly, looking Tang Yin up and down. A hint of surprise and admiration flashed in her eyes, and she asked with some doubt: "To be able to think so calmly in this situation, you're definitely not an ordinary student, are you?"

The corner of Tang Yin's mouth raised slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. He turned around, looked directly into Wang Lina's eyes, and asked back: "Then, what do you think I am?"

"A detective," Wang Lina replied without hesitation, her tone firm.

Tang Yin raised an eyebrow, a playful light flashing in his eyes. His tone carried a hint of teasing: "A famous detective who solves difficult cases in the countryside?"

Wang Lina shook her head, her expression serious, her voice clear: "Your usual job is investigating affairs and debts."

Tang Yin couldn't help but laugh, his laughter sounding particularly clear in the silent night, echoing in the empty village road: "That sounds very vivid... By the way, I have other questions I want to ask you."

His expression suddenly became serious, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. Tang Yin took a step forward, his voice low and magnetic: "How many people can a wolf kill in a day? If the wolf slaughters all the villagers tonight, the game will end directly, right?"

Wang Lina's expression also became solemn, she subconsciously clenched her fists, and shook her head: "That kind of thing won't happen. I said just now, the snake can ask the mountain tonight to verify a person's identity."

Tang Yin nodded, his gaze as deep as the stars in the night sky. He said thoughtfully: "You're right. If all the humans are wiped out except for the person protected by the spider, then the spider's blessing would be meaningless."

He began to pace back and forth, his footsteps particularly clear in the silent night. Tang Yin's brow was furrowed, thinking about this complex puzzle: "We're back to the original question again. Were Xia Hui and Zhou Zhengxiong's deaths the result of a blood sacrifice?"

Tang Yin suddenly stopped, turned to face Wang Lina. The moonlight shone on his profile, outlining a clear outline: "It would be troublesome if there was no limit to the number of people the wolf could kill, but if it can only kill one person a day..." His voice gradually became smaller, as if talking to himself: "...another question arises, why would a monster with superhuman intelligence limit the number of people it can kill?"

Wang Lina tilted her head, her expression confused, her eyes flashing with doubt: "Is there a problem?"

Tang Yin sighed, his tone carrying a hint of helplessness. He looked up at the distant village, his voice filled with doubt: "Hey, isn't this kind of doubt normal? If there are three wolves, one person's meat is definitely not enough to eat, right?"

The expression on Wang Lina's face suddenly became a little uncomfortable, she lowered her head, her hands clasped together nervously. Her voice was slightly hesitant, with a hint of trembling: "Ah... that, the purpose of the wolf attacking the villagers shouldn't be to eat people."

Tang Yin's eyes became even deeper, as if to see through the mist of this night. He muttered to himself, his voice low and magnetic: "Hmm... is it simply vengeful killing?"

Wang Lina shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of uncertainty. She raised her head, her eyes meeting Tang Yin's: "That, I don't know, maybe the wolf doesn't want to do this either, it just has to."

The night wind gently blew, bringing a chill, stirring the hair of the two. Tang Yin and Wang Lina fell into a brief silence, each thinking about this complex situation. The lights of the distant village flickered on and off, as if telling some unknown secret.

Tang Yin's brain was running at full speed, trying to piece together all the information. The wolf's behavior patterns, the guardian beast's abilities, the villagers' deaths, every detail could be the key to solving this puzzle. His eyes became sharper, as if to penetrate the darkness and reveal the veil of truth.

Lina's voice was soft but firm, breaking the silence of the night: "The wolf probably also has rules it must obey."

Hearing this, Tang Yin frowned slightly, a light of insight flashing in his eyes. He stroked his chin with his slender fingers, muttering thoughtfully: "The source of the discomfort is here."

He looked up at the faintly visible outline of the village houses in the distance, his gaze as deep as an abyss: "As long as you violate the rules of the Underworld Banquet, you will be punished by something called pollution. However, as the Mountain God, you should do everything you can to eliminate the Underworld people who invade your territory, right."

Wang Lina tilted her head slightly, her dark, bright eyes shining with curiosity. She quietly listened to Tang Yin's analysis, nodding gently from time to time.

Tang Yin continued: "But the Mountain God only provides support through subtle forms such as blessings, and limits the number of people who can be executed to one per day." His voice was low and magnetic, and sounded particularly mellow in the night.

"And from the wolf's perspective, there is also the premise that they can only kill one person a day." Tang Yin's gaze suddenly sharpened, like a sword in the night, pointing directly at the core of the problem, "Do both humans and wolves have to abide by the Mountain God's rules?"

Wang Lina couldn't help but hold her breath, feeling the tension in the air. Her fingers twisted together unconsciously, and a sense of inexplicable unease welled up in her heart.

As Tang Yin paced, the dry branches under his feet made a slight cracking sound. His thoughts flowed like water, constantly bringing up new questions: "According to the theological explanation of Christianity, humans and Satan are equal, both are lives created by God, and must act according to God's plan." He stopped and turned to face Wang Lina, his eyes flashing with wisdom, "Letting humans and wolves compete fairly, what is the Mountain God's purpose?"

The night wind was gentle, blowing the hair of the two. Wang Lina couldn't help but shiver, feeling a chill running up her spine. Tang Yin's words were like a sharp knife, dissecting this seemingly simple legend, revealing the complex core within.

"This legend is not as simple as it sounds, there must be another hidden story." Tang Yin's voice was low and firm, as if drawing a light in the night.

Wang Lina echoed softly: "Yeah, it seems very scary" Her voice trembled slightly, and a trace of fear appeared in her eyes.

Tang Yin took a deep breath, a flash of excitement in his eyes: "I really want to know" His tone was full of desire for the unknown and the desire to explore.

Suddenly, Tang Yin seemed to think of something, and his tone became firm: "It's better to confirm with the elders how many people the wolf can kill in a day."

Hearing this, Wang Lina frowned slightly, with worry in her eyes: ".Well, now that I think about it, will someone really be killed tonight?"

Tang Yin's gaze turned to the distant village, his voice low and heavy: "Two people have already died, and maybe the person pretending to be the Wolf God is also dead—" His words stopped abruptly, with a flash of alertness in his eyes, "Not good, before the body is cleaned up, we must investigate it carefully to see if there are other people's bodies inside."

Wang Lina quickly explained: "Uncle Gao investigated it this morning, and there were only two portions of bones and internal organs."

Tang Yin raised his eyebrows, with a hint of doubt in his tone: "Hey, really? Is he a professional?"

Wang Lina nodded, with a hint of admiration in her tone: "He is a hunter and is very good at dissecting animals."

After hearing this, Tang Yin thought to himself: Is that so. A complex light flashed in his eyes.

After a moment of silence, Tang Yin suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with urgency: "Right, there's something very important. Why haven't you left here, or called the police?"

Hearing this, Wang Lina's expression changed abruptly. A flash of panic crossed her eyes, and she lowered her head, remaining silent.

Tang Yin's gaze was piercing as he looked directly at Wang Lina: "Answer my question directly, please. I believe it's the most reasonable way to save yourself."