After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

At dawn, several figures hurriedly set out on the road to Lijia Village. They were Tang Wenshu, Tang Qi, Mu Huaisheng, and Kuang Tie. Tang Wenshu was clad in a magnificent suit of golden armor, a precious gift personally bestowed upon her by the Crown Prince upon her departure from the Imperial City. It gleamed with a dazzling light; Tang Qi, meanwhile, wore the heavy armor of the Yingtian Prefecture General, appearing imposing and majestic.

They galloped along the way, never stopping, until they finally reached Lijia Village. As they neared the village entrance, Tang Qi suddenly had an idea. He suggested, "Just in case, let's tie a rope around our waists. That way, even if someone gets lost, we can use the rope to find each other." The other three nodded in agreement and began tying the ropes around their waists.

When they cautiously reached the village entrance, they took only a small step forward and before they had even landed, a thick layer of fog suddenly rose before their eyes. This sudden change shocked everyone and left them at a loss.

At this moment, Mu Huaisheng stepped forward and said loudly: "Sir, why don't you let me go ahead and explore the way!" Although it was the first time in his life that he encountered such a strange scene, as the former leader of the martial arts world, he knew that he must not show any cowardice at this time.

However, Tang Qi decisively shook his head and refused, "No! The situation is unclear and dangerous. We should advance and retreat together!" He couldn't help but think of the lingering dream. Perhaps it wasn't just a fantasy, but a real, terrifying scene he had experienced last time. Recalling that the yamen runners had no memory of the experience, even the passing of the day seemed blank, Tang Qi felt increasingly uneasy.

The four of them advanced slowly in a diamond formation. At the forefront was Mu Huaisheng, his sturdy build and steady steps like a trailblazer. Tang Qi and Tang Wenshu flanked him, like guardian deities, ever vigilant. At the rear was the massive Kuang Tie, his every step resounding, as if the very ground could feel his weight.

When Kuang Tie's last foot stepped into Lijia Village, something unexpected happened. What had originally been just ordinary thick fog suddenly became extremely sticky, tightly wrapping around the four people like glue, making it difficult for them to move, as if they were in water.

Just as everyone was trapped, a dazzling golden light suddenly burst forth from Tang Wenshu's waist! Wherever the light reached, the dense fog dissipated. Tang Wenshu had quickly produced a red talisman and tightly grasped it in his palm. This mysterious red talisman clearly possessed extraordinary power. It not only dispelled the surrounding fog but also allowed everyone to see the road clearly again.

So, guided by the red talisman's light, the four of them continued to move forward cautiously. Soon, they arrived at the door of a farmhouse near the village entrance. Mu Huaisheng gently reached out and slowly pushed open the slightly worn wooden door. He stood quietly by the door, peering into the room. Inside, he saw three people sitting around a simple wooden table, motionless, as if under a spell.

However, when these people heard the door open, they turned their heads stiffly and mechanically, as if some hidden mechanism had been triggered. Their eyes were empty and lifeless, staring straight at Mu Huaisheng and the others at the door. But after only a brief exchange of glances, they seemed to notice nothing unusual. Then they turned back as if nothing had happened and resumed their previous actions - using chopsticks to pick up the food that had been on the table for who knows how many months, and then mechanically and numbly put it into their mouths to chew...

"Big...Big Brother..." Tang Wenshu's voice trembled violently, her teeth chattering. But it wasn't out of sheer fear; instead, it was tinged with a hint of uncontrollable excitement. After all, before her time travel, she had read countless apocalyptic novels and was well-versed in creatures like the living dead. Her weakness—their skulls—was well-remembered. She wondered to herself: Perhaps there were precious crystals hidden within! However, contrary to her expectations, the villagers didn't surge to surround them. Instead, they each focused on their current tasks, ignoring their uninvited guests.

"Let's take a closer look," Tang Qi said calmly, and the group continued on, visiting several households in succession. The scenes they saw were similar in each place: the villagers were busy minding their own business, as if the outside world had nothing to do with them. Gradually, Tang Wenshu's tense heartstrings began to relax, and he muttered, "This is nothing to be afraid of."

In stark contrast, Mu Huaisheng remained vigilant. He knew that in such a bizarre environment, the more seemingly calm a situation was, the more likely it was to harbor a huge crisis. Therefore, even as others gradually let down their guard, he remained fully focused and vigilant, keeping a close eye on any movement around him.

As expected, just as everyone relaxed, a sudden change shattered the temporary tranquility. An unknown object suddenly emerged from the ground, accompanied by a chilling sound. Upon closer inspection, the monster extended a pair of long, pitch-black claws, its sharp nails flashing with a cold light, and lunged straight at Mu Huaisheng, who was walking in front.

The monster was covered in thick, tangled hair, which completely covered its body like a heavy blanket, making it difficult to discern the true color and texture of its skin. The monster was enormous, standing over ten feet tall. Every step it took left a deep footprint on the solid ground, as if the ground couldn't bear its weight.

When it opened its maw, rows of sharp, gleaming teeth were clearly visible, a terrifying sight. Tang Wenshu couldn't help but wonder, "Could this be a gorilla? How did it end up here? It's like an ancient Tarzan!"

Thinking of this, her face suddenly changed, realizing that the situation was not good. Because she knew that Uncle Mu alone would probably not be able to deal with such a ferocious beast. So she shouted without hesitation: "No, Uncle Mu definitely can't deal with this guy alone. Kuang Tie, you also quickly go up and help! And all the secret guards, everyone, come together!"

Following Tang Wenshu's command, several sounds of breaking through the air were heard, and several dark shadows rushed out like lightning, rushing straight towards the gorilla. They were agile and nimble, obviously well-trained masters.