The population of Zhangjia Village is not large, at least smaller than most villages.

Therefore, after learning that there might be a wizard casting a curse in the village, whether they were in the fields or in the neighborhood houses, they all quickly gathered under the big tree at the entrance of the village.

After Pei Wende checked one by one, he did not find any signs of witchcraft curses on the villagers.

However, considering that the previous "life-borrowing money" did not show any signs of the curse, Pei Wende gave everyone a complete check and gathered everyone to recite the Shurangama Mantra again, and then he gradually felt relieved.

Pei Wende is now basically certain that the witch only cast a curse on Zhang Chu and not on anyone else in the village.

But after all this trouble, the sun has basically set.

"Wende! Thank you for your hard work."

While Butcher Zhang was helping the old people in the village return to the village one by one, Aunt Zhang handed a cup of warm tea to Pei Wende and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a distressed look on his face.

"I'm fine, Aunt Zhang, this is what I should do."

With a long sigh of relief, Pei Wende did not feel depressed because of the villagers' distrust. Instead, he was sincerely happy that they were not cursed by the witch.

Although Pei Wende doesn't come to Zhangjiacun often, he does come here every now and then.

Therefore, Pei Wende can be said to be very familiar with these villagers, and the result he most hopes to see is that nothing happens to them.

As for the villagers' complaints when they learned that they had not been cursed by the wizard, Pei Wende pretended not to have seen it at all.

"Everyone will understand you, they just haven't figured it out yet."

Turning her head and looking at the stubborn old man who was explaining something to the juniors, Aunt Zhang said to Pei Wende with great certainty.

"I know, I won't blame anyone."

Pei Wende clearly knew that this was the limitation of the times and the limitation of all traditional feudal dynasties.

The villagers who were born and raised here do not have much knowledge. They only understand the world with the simplest view of right and wrong.

To be honest, the fact that all the villagers were able to come here to receive their own inspection was beyond Pei Wende's expectations.

It can also be seen from this that the villagers in Zhangjia Village still have some trust in Pei Wende.

Thinking about the treatment of Chen Zhengdao and Li Gang, the imperial eunuchs at the time, this is the attitude and vigilance farmers of this era should have towards outsiders - poor mountains, bad water and many unruly people are not just an adjective.

"Look, it's already dark, so just don't go back to the mountain tonight."

"Stay one night at my house for now, in Chu Sheng's room. The bed and bedding are all ready-made. Tomorrow I will ask Uncle Zhang to take you up the mountain."

Hearing what Aunt Zhang said, Pei Wende was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.

"Thank you, Aunt Zhang."

"But I guess I won't be able to stay in the village tonight because I still have some things to deal with."

However, in the face of Pei Wende's rejection, Aunt Zhang persuaded her as if she had expected it.

"Wende, I know what you plan to do."

"But you also have to make plans for yourself. Since the wizard has no intention of continuing to bother you, then don't cause any more trouble for yourself."

"After all, although I am a woman, I also know that the wizard is definitely not that simple."

"If you continue to cause trouble for her, you will definitely be in danger yourself."

What Aunt Zhang said at this moment can almost be said to represent the attitude of the vast majority of farmers towards "danger".

Faced with existence beyond their own knowledge, they endure it as long as they can.

Especially when it comes to their relatives and friends, they do not want the people around them to be in any danger.

"..."

Staring silently at Aunt Zhang, who had a serious look on her face, Pei Wende felt a long-lost maternal affection from her that was different from the paternal affection.

Pei Wende knew that the other party really regarded him as a relative, so he would say such "discouraging words" to him.

But it was precisely because of this that Pei Wende strengthened his determination.

"Aunt Zhang, I know the dangers involved."

"But what I know better is that the old witch will not let it go."

"Whether it's for you or others who may have been murdered by her, I must find her as soon as possible."

Perhaps knowing that this kind of rhetoric could not convince Aunt Zhang, Pei Wende paused when he said this, and then changed the topic and continued.

"Actually, if it's really dangerous, you should be more worried about that old witch now."

"After all, if I can fight her off once, I can fight her off a second time."

"Or do you have no confidence in me?"

Hearing Pei Wende's rhetorical question, Aunt Zhang only had a wry smile on her face.

"You kid, you haven't listened to advice since you were a child..."

"It would be great if you were as obedient as Chu Sheng. It would also save your master from worrying about you getting into trouble outside every day."

Although she complained like this, Aunt Zhang, who knew that Wen De had already made up her mind, did not continue to struggle with this issue. Instead, she asked an even more unexpected question.

"Wende, are you eighteen years old this year?"

"Have you ever considered marrying a wife? Do you need Aunt Zhang to introduce one to you?"

This sudden change of topic made Pei Wende look surprised.

"Uh...this..."

He didn't know if it was Pei Wende's illusion, but he always felt that Aunt Zhang had already identified a target for him before asking this question.

"I haven't thought about this kind of thing. Did someone ask you to be a matchmaker?"

Hearing this, Aunt Zhang nodded without any concealment, because she could be said to have been concerned about this matter for a long time.

"She's a girl from the county next door. She looks good in every aspect."

"Anyway, you don't plan to become a monk with your master. Naturally, this marriage must be settled first."

"I've seen that girl before. No matter her appearance, background or figure, you will definitely like her after seeing her."

Seeing Aunt Zhang getting more and more arrogant, Pei Wende had no choice but to raise his hands in surrender and emphasized in a solemn tone.

"Aunt Zhang, you also know my personality. Those ladies of the world are not suitable for me."

"Besides, I really haven't thought about this aspect for the time being. It's better to just let nature take its course!"

Having said that, Pei Wende did not wait for Aunt Zhang to continue speaking, and ran towards the direction of the stubborn old man and Butcher Zhang as if running away.

Since coming to this world, Pei Wende has not experienced such things like being urged to get married by his elders for a long time.

So faced with Zhang Shen's sudden problem, he could only run away and made up his mind that even if he couldn't find the old witch tonight, he would never stay at Aunt Zhang's house again.

"Hey, this kid is good in every aspect, but he's a bit too thin-skinned."
Chapter completed!