You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 530 Tang Yin's Reasoning Ability

Tang Yin and Wang Lina continued to stand under the old locust tree. The rustling of its leaves seemed to reveal the ancient secrets of this land. Tang Yin frowned slightly as he pondered the information he had just received.

"Is it normal that there is more than one Wolf God?" Tang Yin asked softly, with a hint of doubt in his voice.

Wang Lina's eyes flickered, as if she was recalling something. She nodded and replied softly, "Yes, there are three wolf statues at Qianming Shrine."

Tang Yin watched Wang Lina's expression, trying to decipher more information. The girl continued, "The number of Wolf God performers is determined by the four major families through divination. After the decision is made, they will also draw the mark at night."

"Is it also painted on that kind of standing rock?" Tang Yin asked, with the mysterious pattern emerging in his mind.

Wang Lina shook her head, her long hair shimmering faintly in the moonlight. “That was the fire scene… Baifeng Manor doesn’t have that kind of standing rock. I heard it was painted on the ground of the temple.”

Tang Yin keenly caught a key word: "I heard?"

Wang Lina's expression was a little awkward, and she explained softly, "The people of Kirigakure can only wait for the parade to pass by, so I don't know the details."

Tang Yin nodded thoughtfully and continued to ask, "Well... if there is only one mark, will there be only one person playing the role of the Wolf God in the parade?"

Wang Lina hesitated for a moment and replied, "Well... strictly speaking, there's no such thing. However, the seal of Baifeng Manor is much neater than that of the Hidden Mist Village. Oh, and that pattern is the mark of the Wolf God returning from the underworld to the human world. Only the people of the Hidden Mist Village know this."

Tang Yin felt as if he had grasped some important clue: "I see. Anyway, the number of marks represents the number of Wolf God actors in the parade, right?"

Wang Lina nodded, with a hint of inexplicable emotion in her voice: "Well, I heard that the ceremony where three people play the role of Wolf God is the most auspicious."

Tang Yin keenly noticed that there was no auspiciousness in Wang Lina's tone. On the contrary, her voice seemed to contain a hint of worry and fear.

The night breeze blew, bringing a chill. Tang Yin subconsciously wrapped his coat tightly around him, his mind quickly sorting out the information he had just received. The most important thing was that the Wolf God's upper limit should be three people.

He suddenly realized he might have been wrong. He had originally thought there was only one Wolf God, but now it seemed there might be a three-man wolf team. This realization gave him a flutter.

Tang Yin wasn't very familiar with myths and legends, but he could confirm one thing: he had never heard of any Chinese wolf-man legends. Legends of human-faced dogs and fox demons were common, but the wolf-man legend probably originated in Europe.

However, there are quite a few legends about a three-person godhead. Perhaps it's because it's easier to set up characters this way? But isn't the concept of three werewolves too complicated?
Tang Yin's thoughts drifted, his gaze inadvertently sweeping across Wang Lina's face. In the moonlight, the girl's expression was exceptionally complex, a mixture of fear of the unknown and reverence for the traditions of her homeland.

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

……

Tang Yin and Wang Lina stood beneath an ancient cherry tree, its branches swaying gently in the breeze, casting dappled shadows. Moonlight poured down like water, casting a silvery halo around the two of them.

Tang Yin's eyes gleamed with wisdom. He frowned slightly, pondering the information he had just received. He asked softly, "Where are the protectors of the other guardian beasts? How many are there?"

Wang Lina's gaze drifted off into the distance, as if lost in thought. Her voice was soft and clear, "The ape has two guardians, while the other guardian beasts have only one guardian, the same number as the statues in Qianming Temple."

Tang Yin's frown deepened, and he muttered to himself, "...Is that so? In other words, there are five guardian beasts, two wolves, and the others are ordinary humans. There's more than one wolf? This is troublesome."

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

Tang Yin's gaze grew sharp, and he looked directly into Wang Lina's eyes. "You just said that, didn't you? Only one person can be executed per day. The more wolves there are, the longer the banquet will last."

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

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

Tang Yin patiently explained, "The crow's ability is to verify whether a corpse is a wolf or a human, right?" He paused and continued, "In other words, a wolf's transformation doesn't cease upon death; its corpse will continue to retain its human form. That's why the crow's ability is needed. Only the crow can identify the corpse."

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

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

Wang Lina's expression became a little confused. She lowered her head slightly, with a hint of embarrassment in her voice: "Well, well, I've given up thinking about it."

Tang Yin's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile: "Nothing will happen. The wolves have stopped killing. The game is over, and humans have won."

Wang Lina's eyes suddenly lit up as she suddenly understood. "...Ah, I see." There was a hint of excitement in her voice. "That is to say, if there's only one wolf, as long as no one is killed, it means the wolf is dead... The crow's protection is meaningless."

Tang Yin nodded slightly and said approvingly, "Smart."

A trace of admiration flashed in Wang Lina's eyes, and she said softly: "...Tang Yin, you are very perceptive."

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

Wang Lina looked at Tang Yin's profile and couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. This young man's insight and reasoning abilities far surpassed those of ordinary people. In this perilous environment, he was like a beacon, illuminating the path through the fog.

Tang Yin's expression was calm, his eyes as deep as a lake. He put his hands in his pockets and said calmly, "It's no big deal. Besides, even if we find out, it's meaningless."

Wang Lina frowned slightly, looking Tang Yin up and down. A hint of surprise and admiration flashed in her eyes, and her tone was tinged with doubt: "In this situation, you can still think so calmly. You are indeed not an ordinary student, right?"

Tang Yin's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. He turned around, looked directly into Wang Lina's eyes, and asked, "So, who do you think I am?" "Detective," Wang Lina answered without hesitation, her tone firm.

Tang Yi raised an eyebrow, a playful glint in his eyes. His tone was tinged with teasing, "A famous detective who solves difficult cases in the countryside?"

Wang Lina shook her head, her expression serious, her voice clear: "My usual job is to investigate extramarital affairs and debts."

Tang Yin couldn't help but laugh. His laughter was particularly clear in the quiet night, echoing in the empty village road. "It seems quite vivid... By the way, I have other questions for you."

His expression suddenly grew serious, a sharp glint 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 wolves slaughter all the villagers tonight, the game will be over."

Wang Lina's expression also became solemn. She subconsciously clenched her fists, shook her head and said, "That won't happen. I just said that the snake can ask the mountain tonight to check 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 humans except those protected by the spiders were wiped out, then the spiders' protection would be meaningless."

He began pacing back and forth, his footsteps remarkably clear in the still night. Tang Yin's brow furrowed slightly as he pondered this complex puzzle. "Back to the original question: were Xia Hui and Zhou Zhengxiong's deaths the result of a blood sacrifice?"

Tang Yin suddenly stopped and turned to face Wang Lina. Moonlight cast a sharp outline on his profile. "It would be troublesome if there were no limit on the number of people a wolf could kill. However, if it could only kill one person a day..." His voice gradually trailed off, as if he was mumbling to himself. "...This raises another question: why would a monster with superhuman intelligence limit the number of people it could kill?"

Wang Lina tilted her head, her expression confused, a puzzled glint in her eyes: "Is there a problem?"

Tang Yin sighed, a hint of helplessness in his tone. He looked up at the village in the distance, a hint of doubt in his voice: "Hey, this kind of doubt is normal, right? If there are three wolves, there will definitely not be enough meat for one person, right?"

Wang Lina's expression suddenly grew uncomfortable. She lowered her head, her hands twisted nervously together. Her voice was hesitant and trembling. "Ah... well, the wolves probably didn't attack the villagers to eat them."

Tang Yin's eyes grew deeper, as if he could see through the fog of the night. He murmured to himself, his voice low and magnetic, "Hmm... Was it simply a killing out of revenge?"

Wang Lina shook her head, a hint of uncertainty in her tone. She raised her head and her eyes met Tang Yin's. "Well, I don't know. Maybe the wolf doesn't want to do this, but it just has to do it."

The night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness that ruffled their hair. Tang Yin and Wang Lina fell into a brief silence, each pondering this complex situation. The lights in the distant village flickered, as if telling some unknown secret.

Tang Yin's mind raced, trying to piece together all the information. The wolf's behavior, the guardian beast's abilities, the villagers' deaths—every detail could be the key to solving this mystery. His gaze grew sharper, as if to pierce the darkness and uncover the truth.

Lina's voice was soft but firm, breaking the silence of the night: "Wolves probably have rules they must follow too."

Hearing this, Tang Yin frowned slightly, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes. He stroked his chin with his slender fingers and muttered thoughtfully, "This is the source of the disharmony."

He looked up at the faint outline of the village in the distance, his gaze as deep as the abyss. "Anyone who violates the rules of the Yellow Springs Feast will be punished with pollution. However, as a mountain god, you should do your utmost to exclude those who invade your territory."

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

Tang Yin continued, "But the mountain god only provides support through subtle forms such as protection, and limits the execution to one person per day." His voice was low and magnetic, and it sounded particularly mellow in the night.

"From the perspective of the wolf camp, there's also the premise that only one person can be killed per day." Tang Yin's gaze suddenly sharpened, like a sword in the dark night, going straight to the heart of the matter. "Do humans and wolves have to abide by the rules of the mountain god?"

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

As Tang Yin paced, the dead branches beneath his feet crackled softly. His thoughts flowed like water, constantly generating new questions. "According to Christian theology, humans and Satan are equal. Both are beings created by the gods, and must act according to the gods' plan." He paused and turned to face Wang Lina, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "What is the mountain god's purpose in allowing humans and wolves to compete fairly?"

The night breeze rustled their hair. Wang Lina shuddered, feeling a chill run up her spine. Tang Yin's words were like a sharp knife, dissecting this seemingly simple legend and revealing its complex core.

"This legend is not as simple as it sounds. There must be something else behind it." Tang Yin's voice was low and firm, as if drawing a ray of light in the night.

Wang Lina echoed softly: "Well, it seems very scary." Her voice trembled slightly, and there was a hint of fear in her eyes.

Tang Yin took a deep breath, and a glint of excitement flashed 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 have thought of something, and his tone became firm: "How many people can a wolf kill in a day? It would be better to ask the elders to confirm it."

Wang Lina frowned slightly upon hearing this, worry evident in her eyes. "Well, by the way, is someone really going to be killed tonight?"

Tang Yin's gaze turned towards the distant village, his voice low and heavy, "Two people are already dead, and maybe the person the Wolf God pretended to be is also dead—" He stopped abruptly, a hint of vigilance flashing in his eyes, "Not good, we must investigate thoroughly before we collect the bodies. I wonder if there are other bodies in there."

Wang Lina quickly explained, "Uncle Gao checked this morning and found only two servings of bones and organs."

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

Wang Lina nodded, with a hint of admiration in her tone: "He is a hunter, very good at dismembering 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 carrying a hint of urgency: "By the way, there is one more very important thing. Why don't you leave here and call the police?"

Wang Lina's expression suddenly changed when she heard this. A trace of panic flashed in her eyes, and then she lowered her head and remained silent.

Tang Yin stared at Wang Lina with a sharp gaze. "Answer my question directly. I think this is the most reasonable way to save yourself."

(End of this chapter)