Chapter 550

When the two safely reached the shore, many villagers who had heard the commotion had already gathered around, everyone stepped forward to check on the little boy’s condition, only after confirming he was unharmed did they breathe a sigh of relief.

However, amidst this relief and gratitude, a few sharp-eyed children noticed something abnormal about Adam, they pointed at him in surprise and whispered among themselves, "Look, Uncle’s eyes seemed to turn red just now."

"And there was black mist swirling around him..."

"Yeah, and he swam so fast, just like..."

The children did not finish their sentences, but the confusion and fear in their eyes was plain to see.

Adam’s heart tightened, he knew full well that the evil power within his body was a secret, once exposed, it could attract unnecessary trouble and even endanger his own and others’ safety.

But he understood even better that the most important thing right now was to soothe the children’s emotions and dispel their fear, he crouched down and spoke in a gentle yet firm voice, "Children, don’t be afraid, Uncle only used a special method just now because I was too anxious to save your little friend, but please believe me, Uncle only has care and love for you in his heart, I absolutely harbor no thoughts of harming you."

He gently patted the little boy’s shoulder, signaling that he was alright, the boy gave Adam a grateful look, then took the hands of the other children to thank Adam together.

Trust and gratitude filled the children’s eyes once again, after all, Adam usually treated them extremely well, perhaps they had just seen wrongly.

...

Meanwhile, Adam secretly made a resolution, no matter what, he had to find a way to completely purge the evil power from his body, so that he could continue to protect this small town and its residents without reservations.

As time passed, Flowing Town’s simple library gradually turned from a blueprint into reality, every day, Adam’s busy figure could be seen weaving through the construction site, he not only supervised the project’s progress but also personally participated in the heavy labor, carrying timber, laying bricks, plastering walls, even though his body was exhausted, his heart was filled with unprecedented satisfaction, because he knew this library would be the starting point for the town’s children to explore knowledge and let their dreams take flight.

However, behind this joy, Adam bore a heavy secret, the evil qi within his body, since saving the boy by the river, he had felt that power’s restlessness more and more frequently, especially when his strength was overdrawn or his emotions were agitated, the evil qi seemed like it could break through his control at any moment, Adam knew this was not just a personal threat, but a threat to the peace of the entire town, he searched for a way to dispel it even more urgently, but regrettably, he was unable to find an effective solution.

The construction entered its final stages, the town’s residents joined in the decorating and arranging, some brought potted flowers to embellish the library’s surroundings, while others donated books, placing them neatly on the shelves, whenever he saw these heartwarming scenes, Adam felt incomparably gratified, this library was not just his own effort, but the crystallization of the entire town’s joint labor.

However, on the eve of the library’s completion, a sudden accident pushed Adam to the center of the storm once more, that day, while inspecting safety facilities at the construction site, he heard an urgent cry for help, a worker had accidentally fallen from a high place while carrying a heavy object and was about to suffer severe injuries, Adam rushed forward without hesitation, wanting to catch the falling worker before he hit the ground.

But right at this moment, the evil qi within his body lost control once again, a powerful force instantly erupted, not only catching the worker steadily but also gently placing him on the ground, this scene was witnessed by the numerous workers present and passing villagers, they stared at Adam in astonishment, eyes wide open, because at this moment, his eyes were blood-red and his entire body was wreathed in black qi.

Unlike last time, when the water provided cover and only a few children had seen it, this time, many of the townspeople witnessed it all.

"Everyone, don’t be afraid, it just looks a bit scary, but I won’t hurt you," Adam opened his mouth to explain.

The air in the small town was instantly filled with indescribable tension and unease, the workers stopped what they were doing, the villagers halted their steps, everyone’s gaze focused entirely on Adam, those blood-red eyes looked exceptionally piercing under the setting sun, and the black qi swirling around his body instilled dread, making him look like a demon out of an ancient legend.

"What... what is going on?" someone asked with a trembling voice, clearly laced with fear.

"Zeon... how could he turn into this?" Another villager shook his head in disbelief, eyes full of confusion and worry.

Facing the crowd’s panic, Adam took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound peaceful.

"Everyone, please calm down and listen to my explanation, I do have an unusual power within my body, but I promise it will never be used to hurt anyone, on the contrary, it has helped me protect this town and its residents at critical moments many times."

His gaze swept across everyone present, his eyes full of sincerity and determination, trying to soothe their emotions with his words, however, once rumors and gossip start, they are like wild horses slipping their reins, virtually impossible to control.

"But, he looks so scary..." a child hiding behind his mother whispered, eyes full of terror.

"Yeah, who knows if he’ll suddenly lose control and hurt us?" someone echoed, their tone carrying obvious wariness.

A wave of bitterness welled up in Adam’s heart, he understood that no matter how he explained, it would not be easy to eliminate everyone’s fear in a short time, but he firmly believed that as long as he continued to prove his innocence through his actions, he would one day win their trust.

In the following days, rumors about Adam spread everywhere in the small town, some said he was a monster possessed by an evil spirit, some said he harbored unspeakable secrets, these rumors hung over the small town like dark clouds, causing their originally peaceful life to be peaceful no longer.

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