Guo Ye: We thank your village for its prompt cooperation and contributions.

Crowd: You blackmailed us! We cannot defend ourselves! Nian is going to eat us! We must escape!

Guo Ye: Nian is not real. He is a fairytale told to compel you into illogical behavior. These wasteful beliefs are no longer tolerated.

Crowd: You lie! We don't believe you! Give us our children back!