Chapter 1597

The village chief found it challenging to speak because their village's income had not been good for the longest time. Their revenue had significantly decreased thanks to the witch, and the entire village was practically without any financial income, let alone other resources.

Even the village chief himself had no money. He was unable to fork any money out now.

"Can you show leniency? We're not doing so well right now. We’re in quite a difficult situation."

Hearing this, the witch’s anger flared as she demanded, "What do you mean by that?"

The witch’s question left the village chief somewhat embarrassed as he admitted, "It means we don't have any money."

"Chief!" the witch said solemnly, anger clear in her tone.

"Do you think this money is for me? How foolish! This money is for the River God! If the River God is displeased, there will be no more rain, and everyone in your entire village will die! Are you not afraid?"

Fear struck the man as he understood the consequences—many p