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The small fishing village was eerily quiet. Apart from the houses, there was no sign of life.

Yun'an An wandered back and forth in the small fishing village for three circles, but still couldn't find a living person.

"Strange, where has everyone gone"

The quiet fishing village was eerie everywhere. In Mrs. Wang's house, Anan found a dusty doll, which was Qiu Ge's favorite toy.

Intuition told Yun An'an that something had happened in the small fishing village.

At this moment, a faint cry for help came from not far away, the voice broken and intermittent.

Two people followed the sound to a cellar, built of bricks. Inside the cellar, an elderly man, barely clinging to life, made a sound with his last bit of strength.

Moving the stone that was pressed on the cellar floor, Beichen Yi saved the old man from the cellar.

"Nineth Grandpa How could you be in the cellar, and what about the other villagers"

The elder who came to the small fishing village was called "Nine Grandpa" by the villagers. He was the oldest and most respected person in the village.

"Save them!"

The Ninth Master, with more breaths in than out, trembled slightly and stretched his hand out, pointing towards the distant Xiangshan.

They, they were taken away, report to the authorities... save... save people!

As the last word fell, the old man's head tilted and he passed out.

Yun'an checked the elder's pulse, and let out a sigh of relief. He was fine, just fainted from hunger.

But before the Ninth Master fell into a coma, they were kidnapped. When people tried to rescue them, they only found out that their location was Xiangshan.

"

Uncle, go take a look.

"

Fragrant Hills.

One of the famous mountains in Beichen Country.

The scenery is pleasant, the temperature is moderate, and the Xiangshan Villa in particular is a nourishing place to visit.

It is said that many people spend a fortune every year to stay at Xiangshan Mountain Villa for one night.

But strangely, Xiangshan Mountain Villa only releases twenty guest rooms each year. This is also the reason why Bei Chen Yi and Yun An An, the couple, were unable to book a room at Xiangshan Mountain Villa and had to reside in the small fishing village at the foot of the mountain.

The strange things don't stop there. It is rumored that there are immortals living in the mountain villa. All tourists who go to live in the villa will be cured of their illnesses, and when they leave, they will be reborn as if transformed.

The red glow of the setting sun shone on the front of Xiangshan Villa.

The grand mansion, bathed in hues of gold and crimson, resembled a majestic palace.

For some reason, as Yun An looked at the two stone statues standing before the manor gate, she always felt a chill run down her spine.

"Aren't houses usually guarded by stone lions What's this"

Lions are not like lions, and dogs are not like dogs. That one has long fangs and an extremely fierce face.

This is a ferocious beast from the mythology of Beichen Kingdom called Liya, capable of suppressing all evil spirits and vengeful souls.

Creak—

When the couple was studying the ferocious beast stone statue at their doorstep, the gate of the manor inexplicably swung open.

It's like the creepy soundtrack cue in a horror film, giving you chills.

Furthermore, no one opened the door, and it swung open on its own, adding a touch of eerie strangeness to the heaviness of the air.

The couple walked into Xiangshan Villa, from the front hall to the courtyard, through the corridor garden, overlooking the hills and streams... The lavish scenery that flashed before their eyes was intoxicating.

Such a large manor house was deserted, as eerie and frightening as a haunted house.

"Isn't it true that Xiangshan is always packed with tourists every year Where are all the people"

It took a full hour to enter the manor. As night fell, Yun An sat in the hall's rocking chair, gazing at the gloomy scenery that seemed to emanate with an eerie aura. She couldn't help but frown.

"Uncle, have you ever felt like you were being watched By whom..."

As they were talking, a dark shadow vanished instantly.

The two trailed the figure in black, but when they reached the well, the person vanished without a trace.

Not only that, but sobs could be heard rising up, as if from the depths of the earth.

"There is a sound."

"Kill!!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh—

In the darkness, a dozen or so crossbow bolts flew towards the two figures. The men in black, armed with crossbows, were determined to kill the intruders who had trespassed upon the manor.

As soon as it happened, when the crossbow arrow flew towards him, Yun An'an snatched an arrow in his hand and stabbed at the shadowy figure in the darkness.

With a scream, the attackers under the black-clad man's command became even more ferocious.

"Playing tricks."

Before Bei Chen Yi could make a move, Yun An An swiftly dealt with the horde of shrimp soldiers and crab generals.

The people in black didn't understand how these two people hadn't been knocked unconscious before they died.

The air was thick with a gas that could stun the senses. Anyone who entered the mountain villa and inhaled this gas would fall into a hallucination.

Yun An'an had long sensed something amiss, having taken a gas-suppressing antidote before even stepping into the manor.

"Come on, where did you hide all the villagers"

Leaving a loophole, he asked about the whereabouts of the villagers in the small fishing village. The man in black pointed to the well.

They, they were all in the underground bunker under the well, I... I'll lead you there, please don't kill me!

To survive, the man in black volunteered to be a guide. He played around the well for a while, and the hidden door of the well opened, revealing a passage that extended downwards before Yun An'an.

They were imprisoned below.

A man in black walked at the front, followed by Ye Yi and Yun An'an.

What are you doing with the villagers from Xiaoying Village

"In response to the two gentlemen, we require their skin."

The black-clad man unveiled his scheme.

Xiangshan Mountain Villa, on the surface, was a tourist attraction. In reality, it was secretly running another business: treating illnesses for people.

But this cure is not a simple matter of treating illness, it involves using special means to remove organs and skin from living people for wealthy individuals to replace theirs.

Underground organ transplantation

Could ancient science and technology have been so advanced How could she be unaware of it.

Then he said.

"Yes, I said, I told you all along."

The man in black continued talking about the illegal dealings at Xiangshan Villa.

To replace their aging skin, the wealthy require a large supply of fresh human hides. In fact, the villagers in this small fishing village are being raised by the master of Xiangshan Manor... any talk of war or accidents is just an excuse.

All those who have died have become part of the wealthy.

Of course, not all replacements are safe, and there have been quite a few accidents.

For this, Xiangshan Mountain Villa's approach is to utilize disguises, allowing the people of the villa to alter their appearances and identities, blending in seamlessly.

"That lord of yours is really something else, with such ambition."

Had she not returned to the small fishing village today to find everyone gone, she would never have discovered the Ninth Master in the cellar. Coming to Xiangshan Villa, she realized that beneath all the beautiful things lay such a filthy deal.

The passage reached its end, with cell after cell holding the villagers from the small fishing village.

Not only that, but as we walked deeper, the smell of blood made us nauseous.

This must be where the manor house does evil deeds.

"Woooooo~~~ Sister Yun."

When Qiu Ge saw Yun An'an, he cried so pitifully. His eyes were filled with both fear and joy.

The man in black gestured for the door to open, and Qiu Ge flung himself into Yun An's arms, sobbing uncontrollably.

As Wang entered, tears flowed unceasingly from her eyes. She grabbed Xia Ge and, with a thud, knelt down on the ground.

Thank you both for saving my life.

Just then, the sound of iron chains grinding against each other rang out.

In a nearby cell, a haggard old man stood on his toes, peering through the gaps in the iron bars.

"Yun Yato Is it really you, Yun Yato"

The old man clung tightly to the iron bars of his cell, and when he saw that it was Yun An'an who had come, tears welled up in his eyes like beans.

"Little cloud-head, old man... Old man thought he would never see you again!!!"

On one side of an iron gate, a man bound by chains, his hands and feet secured, could be none other than the old king.

……

A small fishing village at the foot of Xiangshan Mountain.

Wang Fu cooked a pot of porridge and specially slaughtered a few chickens.

Old King Wang, dressed in plain shorts and a shirt, sat on a small wooden stool, eating a boiled chicken with one hand. It smelled so good!

"

Eat slowly, no one is going to steal your food.

"

Brows furrowed, Yun An'an glanced at Bei Chen Yi, who also shook his head.

How could Old Master Wang, who should be in Kyoto, appear in the dungeon of Xiangshan Mountain Villa and become this ghostly figure

It seems that we can only find out the answer after Old Wang has had a good meal and drink.

Finally, after eating three chickens and three bowls of porridge, Old Wang was satisfied and burped contentedly.

"Burp~"

"Have a drink and wet your whistle."

Yun'an an brought a cup of tea and pushed it to the old king. The old king picked up the teacup, their eyes met, and in an instant, his eyes reddened again.

"Cloud, old man truly thought that he wouldn't see you in this lifetime."

His voice was hoarse, and Old Master Wang raised his sleeve to wipe the tears from the corner of his eyes. The sight was heartbreaking.

"Aren't you supposed to be eating and drinking your fill in the capital Why have you come here"

"Hi, it's a long story."

"Let's cut to the chase."

Once Old Wang started talking, he'd go on for tens of thousands of words, rambling endlessly. Yun Anan signaled to Old Wang to get to the point and not waste their precious time.

"It all started a month and a half ago."

Old Wang recalled a letter he had received in Kyoto a month and a half ago.

The letter mentioned the discovery of an ancient tomb from the previous dynasty at Xiangshan Mountain Villa, and there is a high possibility that the tomb contains treasure comparable to the Four Treasures of the World, the Heavenly Ming Pearl.

For this reason, Beichen Han sent him to investigate the case at Xiangshan Mountain Villa.

Who could have imagined that upon arriving at the mountain lodge, one would find it permeated with evil Before they could even regain their composure, they were attacked by sinister and crooked sorcery. By the time they awoke, they found themselves imprisoned in a cell, unaware of the passage of days and nights.

Even though I am a master of martial arts, with my hands and feet bound by iron chains and energy-sapping medicine in my water, I'm powerless.

Upon this mention, Old Wang was both furious and ashamed.

He was the oldest prince of Beichen Kingdom, renowned for his military prowess in his youth. He had once defeated six other kingdoms on the battlefield, achieving great fame and glory.

Now that I am old, I have fallen into the trap set by thieves and will end up dishonored in my later years.

If this got out, he'd probably be laughed to death.

It could also be considered divine mercy.

He met Beichen Yiyun's husband and wife.

"Didn't you go to Mount Li How did you end up here"

"Was Lao Wang trapped a month ago"

Old Wang asked, "An'an, you should have gone to Mount Li, how did you end up at Xiangshan"

Yun'an inquired of Lao Wangye, asking when he had been trapped. However, both remained evasive in their answers.ns, Yun An'an turned to leave when she noticed Qing Feng slipping a cloth bag into Xiao Ling'er's hand."No, Qingfeng Big Brother, I can't accept this. This gift is too precious."Although Xiaoling'er c...