Me? I was transported into a book? And I became a vicious villain?

"Yichen, you've worked hard." Chu Mengmeng looked at Xiao Yichen who was busy in the kitchen, and her heart was filled with emotion. "For me and the child, you have been busy day and night during this period."

Xiao Yichen turned around and looked at Chu Mengmeng, his eyes full of tenderness, "Silly girl, I should do anything for you and the child. Just focus on taking care of the baby and leave the rest to me."

Under Xiao Yichen's meticulous care, Chu Mengmeng's pregnancy was very comfortable. Her belly grew bigger day by day like a balloon, her originally slender waist gradually became rounder, and her face also had a bit more maternal radiance. In their spare time, the two always liked to snuggle together, looking forward to the happy life of a family of three in the future.

"Mengmeng, do you think our child is a boy or a girl?" Xiao Yichen always couldn't help but stroke Chu Mengmeng's belly and asked expectantly.

"It doesn't matter whether he's a boy or a girl, as long as he's healthy." Chu Mengmeng answered with a smile, her heart full of longing for her future life.

However, in addition to happiness and expectation, Chu Mengmeng occasionally felt a little uneasy. Since she became pregnant, she often felt an inexplicable force surging in her body. This force was sometimes strong and sometimes weak, and it was hard to grasp, like a beast lurking in her body, and she didn't know when it would suddenly erupt. What made her feel even more strange was that her golden finger seemed to have changed. The power that was originally as powerful as an arm has now become erratic and difficult to control.

What did this inexplicable power and the changes in the golden finger indicate? Was it good or bad? Chu Mengmeng was full of questions, but she didn't tell anyone. She just buried this uneasiness deep in her heart and pretended that nothing had happened.

As the days passed, life in the small town remained peaceful. However, this peace was soon broken.

At first, only occasionally people heard strange noises in the middle of the night, like the roar of a wild animal or the cry of a baby, which was creepy. Then, some poultry and livestock began to disappear for no reason, and near their pens, there were often some strange traces left, as if they were dragged by some creature.

These strange events did not attract people's attention at first, as they were just the work of wild animals. However, as the frequency of the events increased and the scope of their impact became wider and wider, the residents of the town began to feel uneasy.

"Mengmeng, the town has been in turmoil recently, so try not to go out at night." Xiao Yichen warned her solemnly. He had learned from some hunters that those strange marks were not left by ordinary wild animals, but more like...

"I understand. You should be careful too." Chu Mengmeng nodded, but she felt vaguely uneasy in her heart. Those strange events seemed to have some connection with the inexplicable power in her body, but she couldn't tell what it was.

At the same time, in the depths of the forest surrounding the town, some strange creatures began to appear frequently. They moved quickly and appeared and disappeared mysteriously, as if they were looking for something, and their target seemed to be... Chu Mengmeng.

"Mengmeng, the town has been in turmoil recently, so try not to go out at night." Xiao Yichen warned her solemnly. He had learned from some hunters that those strange marks did not look like those left by ordinary wild animals, but more like... the claw marks of some unknown creature.

In order to protect Chu Mengmeng, Xiao Yichen began to go out less often and set up some simple defense measures around their residence. He often had trouble falling asleep at night, holding the sword, guarding Chu Mengmeng, and vigilantly paying attention to the movements around him, fearing that those monsters would suddenly appear and hurt her and the child.

However, what was supposed to come came.

One night, Chu Mengmeng suddenly woke up from her dream. She felt a strong force surging in her body. At the same time, she heard a series of strange roars outside the window, which made her shudder. She walked to the window and saw several black shadows swaying in the yard in the moonlight. They were agile and quick, unlike ordinary beasts.

"It's them!" Chu Mengmeng was startled and subconsciously wanted to wake Xiao Yichen up, but suddenly stopped. For some reason, she felt that there seemed to be some strange connection between herself and those creatures. She tried to concentrate and guide the surging power in her body to her fingertips, then gently pushed open the window and released it towards the shadows.

To her surprise, after sensing this power, the shadows stopped moving, raised their heads, and looked at her with indescribable eyes, as if responding to her call.

Chu Mengmeng's heart moved, and she felt that she seemed to be able to communicate with these creatures. Driven by a strong curiosity, she decided to conduct an in-depth investigation to find out the origins of these creatures and the connection between them and herself.

All of this was seen by Xiao Yichen who had been secretly observing. He was full of worry and doubt, but he did not stop Chu Mengmeng. He knew that some things would eventually have to be faced and solved by herself.

This night was destined to be a sleepless night.

The night was as cool as water, and the moonlight sprinkled in the courtyard like silver light, but it could not dispel the weird atmosphere in the air. Chu Mengmeng's heart was pounding. She had never seen such creatures before. They were like monsters from a nightmare, but they gave her a strange sense of closeness.

"Who are you?" Chu Mengmeng asked bravely, but her voice was as soft as a mosquito.

She was responded by a few low roars. Chu Mengmeng could not understand their language, but she could feel their emotions: fear, sadness, and... desire?

In order to find out the truth, Chu Mengmeng decided to use the golden finger to communicate with these creatures. She closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, injected the strange power into her fingertips, and then gently touched the forehead of one of the creatures.

Pictures after pictures flooded into Chu Mengmeng's mind like a tide. She saw a strange world, where technology was advanced but full of war and killing. These creatures were the products of the transformation of that world. They had powerful powers, but were used as war machines and eventually became victims of experiments.

The scene changed, and Chu Mengmeng saw a familiar figure. It was...herself! However, at that time, she had sharp eyes and a cold temperament, which was completely different from now.

“So… is this my identity before I traveled through time?” Chu Mengmeng murmured to herself, with turbulent waves in her heart.

She finally understood that these creatures were created by her in that world, and her golden finger was the bridge connecting the two worlds. They traveled through time and space to come here to find her, their "creator".

Just as Chu Mengmeng was about to explore further, a gust of cold wind blew over, and several creatures let out uneasy growls and retreated to avoid them. Chu Mengmeng's heart was alarmed, and she instinctively felt that danger was approaching.

A black shadow fell from the sky and landed steadily between Chu Mengmeng and those creatures. The man was wearing a black cloak with the brim of his hat pulled down so low that his face could not be seen clearly. However, the cold breath emanating from him made Chu Mengmeng feel suffocated.

"Who are you?" Chu Mengmeng asked with forced calmness.

The man in black did not answer, but slowly stretched out his hand, and a black envelope slipped from his sleeve and landed in front of Chu Mengmeng.

"Stop your investigation, otherwise, you will bear the consequences!" The man in black gave a cold warning, then turned into a ball of black mist and disappeared into the night.

Chu Mengmeng picked up the envelope and opened it with trembling hands. There was only a piece of paper inside. On it was written a line of words in bright red ink: "Curiosity killed the cat. Be careful!"

A chill ran from Chu Mengmeng's feet to her head, and she realized that she seemed to be involved in a huge conspiracy.

Xiao Yichen, who was hiding in the dark, witnessed all this. He clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes full of worry and determination. He knew that Chu Mengmeng's peaceful life had been broken, and what was waiting for them were unknown challenges, but he would do everything he could to protect her and their child.

 Chapter 157 The Storm Rises Again

Xiao Yichen walked out from the darkness, took Chu Mengmeng into his arms, stroked her back, and comforted her softly: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Chu Mengmeng buried her head in his chest, feeling his warm breath, and felt relieved. But she knew that things were far from over, and the warning letter was like a sharp knife hanging over her head, making her unable to sleep or eat.

"Yi Chen, those creatures... are my responsibility." Chu Mengmeng raised her head, her eyes full of self-blame, "If it weren't for me, they wouldn't have come here, let alone fall into danger."

Xiao Yichen held her cheek and said seriously: "This is not your fault, Mengmeng. You are also a victim. Those people used you and dragged you into this conspiracy. You don't have to bear this."

Chu Mengmeng bit her lip, still feeling uneasy. She knew that since the man in black could find her, he must know her secret and the existence of those creatures. If left alone, those creatures would be exposed sooner or later, and by then, not only them, but also her and Xiao Yichen, and even the entire town, would be in danger.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must find out who those people are and what they want to do!" A hint of determination flashed in Chu Mengmeng's eyes.

Xiao Yichen nodded in agreement. He had the same idea. He took out the warning letter and carefully observed every detail on it. The letter paper was made of top-quality rice paper, and the ink was top-quality pine soot ink. The handwriting was vigorous and powerful, and it was obviously written by a master.

"From this letter, it seems that the other party is not a simple person, and they know us very well." Xiao Yichen analyzed, "They warned us not to interfere, which shows that they have some concerns, but it also shows that if we continue to investigate, they will not show mercy."

"Then what should we do?" Chu Mengmeng asked.

"The enemy is in the dark, and we are in the light. A head-on confrontation will not be good for us." Xiao Yichen pondered for a moment, "We must first find out the details of the opponent before we can find a countermeasure."

"But where should we start?" Chu Mengmeng asked.

Xiao Yichen's gaze fell on those creatures. They seemed to feel the tense atmosphere as well, growling uneasily.

"Perhaps, the answer lies with them." Xiao Yichen said, "Since they came for you, they must know something."

Chu Mengmeng's eyes lit up. Yes, why didn't she think of that? She quickly concentrated and activated the golden finger again, trying to communicate with those creatures, hoping to get more information from them.

However, this time, her mind was blank and she did not receive any information.

"What's going on?" Chu Mengmeng was puzzled.

"It seems that the other party has been prepared." Xiao Yichen's face was solemn, "They cut off the connection between you and those creatures. We are now isolated and helpless."

Chu Mengmeng's heart sank, and an unprecedented sense of crisis surged in her heart.

Who are they and what do they want?

Numerous mysteries shroud Chu Mengmeng and Xiao Yichen's hearts, waiting for them to uncover them. And what they are about to face will be an unprecedented challenge.