Chapter 51 一 Sacrificial Offering Bai and God Su.
On an altar made of branches, strangely shaped stones had been wiped clean of dust and arranged in a circle. Inside, a “bed” was made from neatly laid furs.
Bai Ruogu was dressed in exquisite, luxurious clothing and escorted by the local natives to the altar. Someone began chanting a local prayer song, and the kneeling crowd raised their hands adorned with animal teeth and shook them.
The man who was talking to Bai Ruogu earlier was named Yang Liu. At this moment, he was being forced to kneel beside the altar by the native guards. A dark, calloused hand pressed down on his spine.
He grinned, enjoying the misfortune of his companion being bound by both hands and feet at the four corners of the altar, despite the natives’ angry shouts.
一Well, this guy is 99% likely to die, and even though I might not live much longer myself, it’s worth it to watch this ‘famous ceremony’.
Bai Ruogu sat on the “bed” and took a deep breath. He looked up at the “joyful yet ignorant crowd” below, his lips curling slightly in what seemed like a smile, though he lacked the energy.
Long periods without food had left his body very weak. He moved his neck a bit, squinting at the scene around him.
He might not have the strength, but that didn’t mean he couldn’t change his current predicament and turn the tables.
A look of pleasure appeared on Bai Ruogu’s face. He was not at all nervous but rather full of interest.
He had indeed chosen the right game. Such a challenging plot was quite entertaining.
To prevent Bai Ruogu from escaping, the natives had chained his limbs, allowing only limited movement.
The fabric of his clothing was similar to silk—smooth and soft, with exquisite patterns.
However, the exposed areas were truly exposed. The top didn’t even cover his navel, and his lower garment was similar to the natives’ leather skirts, reaching only to his knees.
A large piece of fabric draped from his shoulder, barely covering the exposed parts. This fabric was long and narrow, with about a meter left even after reaching his feet.
Bai Ruogu: …
He raised his hand to his forehead, causing the chains to jingle.
What kind of strange setting is this?
His peripheral vision caught sight of a lock hole on his wrist, and a glimmer of light flashed in his eyes.
He couldn’t help but smile. He had seen this kind of lock before. The tools for unlocking the lock were very common and easy to open.
The midday sun shone brightly, the sunlight pouring down. Torches were lit, crackling loudly.
On the altar, Bai Ruogu spotted a piece of wire in a corner.
However, with the limited range of the chains, he couldn’t reach it for the time being.
Suddenly, the sound of drums echoed, accompanied by the blowing of conch shells. The natives below howled.
Time was pressing, but Bai Ruogu remained calm. He searched for a dry branch, intending to retrieve the wire.
A roaring fire ignited, with branches burning and emitting black smoke.
Due to the high temperature, Bai Ruogu was drenched in sweat, his eyes fixed on the wire.
Almost there, just a little more.
He took deep breaths, the hunger in his stomach making him dizzy. The flames were about to reach his hand…
The crowd cheered even louder under the priests’ sacrificial dance, all of them looking excitedly towards the altar.
Although Yang Liu had always claimed to enjoy the excitement, as the flames ignited the entire scene in his view, he nervously clenched his fists, his palms drenched in sweat.
Bai Ruogu wasn’t afraid of pain. Although the situation was critical, it was, after all, just a game. He could completely turn the situation around even if it meant some injury.
The more urgent the situation, the more Bai Ruogu could experience the joy of the game.
Just as he was about to get the wire and feel a sense of accomplishment, a ball of white light with a radius of three meters suddenly descended from the clouds above.
The white light, with great momentum, covered the entire altar, blinding outsiders with its intensity.
Yang Liu was dumbfounded by this display, not understanding what was happening. The natives, however, screamed and cheered excitedly.
“Ow… Oola Oola… Aba Aba…”
The altar was covered by the divine light, and all that could be seen was a vast whiteness. Nothing inside could be seen or heard.
As for inside the altar——
Seeing the wire almost within reach, success just a step away, Bai Ruogu watched as the surrounding flames were instantly extinguished, even emitting a fresh fragrance.
The sense of accomplishment vanished, replaced by an effortless victory.
Bai Ruogu: …
The light descended from the sky. If there were no surprises, it should be the so-called “God” manifesting.
Bai Ruogu sighed in frustration, unsure of what to do about this “God.”
He was here to overcome challenges and had no interest in seeing any gods. Besides, if it could manifest, it meant it was interested in him.
This only made Bai Ruogu more distressed.
He had someone he liked and didn’t want to deal with this mess. What kind of lousy situation was this? If something happened, how would he explain it to his lover?
“Sigh…” Bai Ruogu let out a sigh. Since it had appeared, he had to face it.
Based on his intuition, “God” should be right behind him at this moment.
Bai Ruogu drooped his eyelids, turned around, and his clothes fluttered, the white fabric spreading out. He sat on the fur, propped up with one hand, the iron chain jingling. He lifted his head casually.
“God”, bathed in sacred light, stood still, his perfect face and imposing demeanor of an overlord. His tall stature blocked all the light, looking down at Bai Ruogu from above.
“God’s” eyes held an unquestionable majesty, yet also a naive confusion of someone inexperienced in love.
It was just that… this face was very familiar.
Bai Ruogu’s eyes suddenly turned serious. He sat up straight and looked at “God.”
“God,” inexperienced in love, faced his “sacrifice” for the first time, feeling inevitably uneasy and somewhat flustered.
He stood high above, unsure of how to proceed. This was his “sacrifice,” who should be at his disposal.
What should he do?
Logically, he longed for the other’s body, but he was more afraid of lowering the other’s favor. What if Bai Ruogu hated him and was unwilling to be with him?
He struggled and hesitated. In the end, under the sacred light, he took off his white robe and gently handed it to Bai Ruogu.
“You…” His voice was clear, his eyes lowered as if deliberately avoiding Bai Ruogu’s gaze.
His voice was very low. “It’s cold. Your clothes are too revealing. Wear mine first.”
Bai Ruogu: …
He clutched his chest, feeling as if something was stuck in his throat, unable to catch his breath.
He raised his hand, and the chain stretched taut. Nevertheless, he extended his hand, grabbed “God’s” robe, and pulled hard.
“God” was immovable, but he, following Bai Ruogu’s strength, fell forward.
“God” was pulled into Bai Ruogu’s arms, and Bai Ruogu gently touched his face as his eyelashes fluttered.
In a soft tone, he said, “You are a god. Today is the day of sacrifice to you. You should do as you please and follow your heart.”
His attitude had changed so much it was as if the person who had been annoyed earlier was someone else.
“God” remained silent for a while. Seeing this, Bai Ruogu hugged him.
Su Mou was tall, with a much larger frame than Bai Ruogu. Bai Ruogu couldn’t completely embrace him. He tilted his head, as if ignoring the scene, trying to kiss “God.”
“God’s” face showed a struggle. As their distance closed, “God” seemed to abandon his resistance and finally closed his eyes.
The slender figure was pressed under the strong body, the chain suddenly pulled tight with a clanging sound.
Rustling sounds came as the luxurious clothing unfolded, the garments being methodically discarded to the side, lying quietly in the corner.
The young man’s breathing grew heavier. “God,” unlike a human, remained silent.
When “God’s” slender fingers were about to touch the youth’s delicate skin, a shiver brought “God” back to clarity.
The sacred robe was draped over him again, his eyes turning calm.
“I won’t defile you as everyone expects.”
Bai Ruogu was speechless…
I already took off my pants, and you tell me this?
Bai Ruogu, though disappointed and helpless, thought of it differently.
Su Mou still had no awareness, it’s not really worth it to give instructions like this the first time.
He sighed repeatedly and waved his hand at “God,” signaling him to do whatever he wanted.
“God,” aware that what he had done wasn’t honorable, looked at Bai Ruogu a few more times with reluctance, but still lowered his eyes, preparing to leave.
From the first moment he saw Bai Ruogu, he liked this human. Although Bai Ruogu seemed unwilling to leave with him now, as the world’s ruler, he would always observe Bai Ruogu’s every move and help him solve all problems.
Bai Ruogu fiddled with the wire from before and quickly unlocked the lock on his wrist. Thinking about his purpose for coming to this world, Bai Ruogu did not forget to instruct Su Mou, who was about to leave.
“Don’t give me any help. I want to experience this world on my own.”
“God”: …
He clenched his hands, feeling that Bai Ruogu had given him an impossible task.
Bai Ruogu quietly put his clothes back on. After the white light outside faded, he walked down from the altar alone.
He had received “God’s favor” and was treated with respect by the natives.
Since then, in this village, Bai Ruogu’s movements were restricted, while everything else was served to him according to the highest standards.
Yang Liu, as Bai Ruogu’s companion, was similarly privileged, though the tribe required him to serve Bai Ruogu at all times.
Inside the temple.
Yang Liu looked at Bai Ruogu with a skeptical gaze, scanning him from head to toe, especially stunned to find Bai Ruogu unscathed.
“Wow!” he muttered in disbelief, staring at his own palm.
“Incredible!” He probably was the best player in the hell zone of all game servers!
He clicked his tongue a few times, turned to look at Bai Ruogu, who was drinking “Holy Dew” from a teacup with an indifferent face, swallowed and tentatively asked.
“Brother? What’s going on with you? You didn’t really sleep with that god, did you?!”
As he spoke, he didn’t forget to glance at Bai Ruogu’s collarbone, and scratched his head in puzzlement after discovering nothing there.
Bai Ruogu: … It would be better if we really slept.
He looked at the cold water in front of him, and then felt his hungry stomach again. He turned his head and asked Yang Liu, “Don’t they give us food?”
As soon as he said this, Yang Liu clicked his tongue.
He glanced at Bai Ruogu, “Do you think those people starved to death like that? Wouldn’t they have stolen food?”
As he spoke, Yang Liu cursed under his breath.
“These people here must have received some sort of blessing, they simply don’t eat.”
Bai Ruogu was puzzled, “So they won’t prepare food for me either?”
Yang Liu looked at him meaningfully, “Didn’t you get something from the gods? With that, your physique has changed, do you still need to eat anything?”
Bai Ruogu: …
Forget it.