"How can this town be so quiet?"
Lin Li stood at the town gate, his gaze sweeping over the streets, yet he did not see a single passerby.
Logically speaking, in a town of this size, even in broad daylight, there should have been at least a few people on the streets.
At that moment, the town's streets were completely deserted. The silence was almost excessive, and an eerie feeling seemed to seep from every corner.
"Phew..."
A gust of wind swept through the street. Some of the plants along the roadside swayed gently in the breeze, producing a continuous rustling sound.
Listening to the rustling plants, Lin Li considered whether he should enter this strange town.
"This is a little eerie."
"Should I go in?"
"I haven't detected any Spiritual Energy fluctuations."
"With my current strength, even if I encounter danger, there's a good chance it won't pose a threat to me."
After thinking for a while, Lin Li decided to enter the strange town and take a look.
The stone-brick road was exceptionally clean. Judging by its appearance, someone swept it regularly.
"Tap, tap, tap..."
Lin Li walked along the road. His footsteps were exceptionally clear in the quiet surroundings, audible even from far away.
He looked toward the houses lining the road but saw no one.
Although the gates were wide open, there was no one inside the houses. That would have been impossible anywhere else.
Of course, the entire town was silent now. Lin Li had been walking for several minutes without encountering a single person. If he told anyone else, they would only take it for a story.
"Hello."
"Is anyone there?"
Lin Li stopped in front of a teahouse and called out several times from the doorway.
The empty teahouse gave no response. There