Set Out: The Shantytown!

Cheng Shi was already working.

After a brief heart-to-heart talk with the two Fire Keeper, the three set off again to continue digging for other clues about the Trials. Their destination was the shantytown that was said to be controlled by the Brotherhood of Extreme Desire.

Before setting off, the Blind Man performed a divination as usual, asking whether he would find clues in the shack area. The result was very encouraging; the full roll of the Dice almost seemed to be an open declaration that Aromani was the "Cencha" he had been talking about during that midnight walk.

With a joyful Cheng Shi led the two Fire Keeper toward the shack area.

Don't ask why you're happy; just say it's to praise Destiny!

Their inn was some distance from the shantytown. The three of them walked along, taking in the scenery and listening to the conversations of passersby. They saw countless Small Ball Flower dotting both sides of the street, creating a Vitality scene.

Actually, the "shack area" isn't a nickname given to this area by players; this is its real name, and that's what the locals call it.

The buildings in this area are almost all shacks. Broken walls can be used as walls, branches and grass can be used as roofs, and a pile of dry grass on the ground can serve as a bed. If a light gauze is hung at the door, then the people in the house, who are faintly visible, become the most alluring scenery in this shack area.

This is probably the most joyful place in the Door of Falling. All the locals Cheng Shi chatted with along the way had genuine smiles on their faces when they mentioned this area.

It is evident that Filth and Decay is not universally condemned here as it is on the Surface; His Will has a strong presence underground.

On the outskirts of the shack area, there were a few mud houses. After passing these few buildings that resembled sentry posts, a scene of desolation and ruins came into view. Although they had prepared themselves mentally along the way, they were still shocked and speechless when they saw this scene.

The place is really dilapidated, and the people are really white... Actually, it's not just white. You can see all kinds of races here, but it's hard to match these races who used to wear local costumes with the various bodies that flash before your eyes now.

Of course, gender is even more difficult to match.

After observing for a short while without being able to successfully categorize the individuals in front of them, the three gave up.

This place is amazing; people are sunbathing everywhere in broad daylight.

Cheng Shi and Qin Xin, two grown men, frowned deeply, while the Blind Man seemed oblivious, his face expressionless.

"Your hearts are racing. It seems the scene before us is even more appalling than I imagined."

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Miss Prophet, how do you imagine these things? Do you imagine them based on the images that directly enter your consciousness when you make a prophecy? May I ask what references you use to imagine these things?

Without reference, you probably wouldn't have been able to come up with all this random stuff, right?

Cheng Shi smiled politely and did not ask such an offensive question, but he was still very curious about what this place was like in the Blind Man's "Destiny" vision. Just as he was hesitating whether he should ask, Qin Xin spoke up first.

What did you see?

These words sounded offensive, but the three people present understood that Qin Xin was just asking for clues. From the moment they left the hotel, the Blind Man had already used the "peeling away the layers" technique on Aromani, and she was the one who led the two of them down this path.

"Desire.

Intense desire surged and overflowed like mud, and the threads of Destiny had been pulled into the mire of desire, becoming completely murky, making it difficult for me to see its guidance. Perhaps we should take the initiative to inquire about some news about Xilolin from the people here.

"Which of you two will go?"

Indeed, the three's primary target is the actual controller of this area, Arad's sister, Xilolin.

As the Brotherhood of Extreme Desire's agent here, she is probably one of the people most familiar with the Sheds District. She must still have countless messages and intelligence about the Door of Falling, and she should also know about Aromani's past. From any perspective, she is the best breakthrough point to solve the problem.

After the Blind Man asked the question, both men fell silent.

To be honest, players have already seen all sorts of bizarre and strange scenes in the Trials, especially the Peak Player, whose scores are built up through Trials, so they have long been immune to many big scenes.

But today, it's really not a good time to make a move.

As for the reason...

Qin Xin's sharp gaze swept over the area in front of them again, his expression slightly stiff as he said, "I suggest we walk further in first, and then ask someone for directions."

I second that!

Cheng Shi nodded vigorously and took the lead, but after taking only two steps, he suddenly turned back, his gaze towards Qin Xin filled with shock.

Qin Xin smiled, said nothing, and led the two forward.

The Blind Man was a little puzzled. In her understanding, the closer a force was to the center of the force, the more loyal its members were, and the harder it would be to get useful information out of them. So why not find a few lackeys on the outskirts to test the waters first?

She asked the question, and Cheng Shi's answer was quite brief.

"They might not be available."

"?" The Blind Man was taken aback, then quickly realized something, shook his head and chuckled, "Sorry, the desire flowing here is too viscous, which has dulled my senses. I didn't hear those seductive sounds, I thought..."

Cheng Shi twitched his lips. "I didn't hear it either, but if you want to experience the heat here, you might as well walk a few more steps forward and take a look."

The Blind Man frowned, and just as he was about to take a step, Qin Xin pressed down on his shoulder.

"I've filtered out some background noise, believe me, you don't want to hear these...screams."

After saying that, he smiled and looked at Cheng Shi, pointing ahead and saying, "There's a... well, a leisurely lady over there, Cheng Shi, why don't you go and ask her?"

Cheng Shi followed Qin Xin's gaze and found that a woman was indeed sitting in a shack on one side of the narrow street, her hand on her forehead and her face contorted in pain. A colorful veil covered her figure in an exceptionally sexy way, and her sitting posture was extremely bold, making her seem like the epitome of desire.

In the past, Cheng Shi would readily do such harmless tasks as gathering information, rarely refusing. But this time...

He took a step back, nudged Qin Xin forward with his shoulder, and chuckled dryly, "Or, shall the gentleman go first?"

Qin Xin laughed, "Why would a gentleman go to a place like this?"

"What you're saying is true; gentlemen should come to places like this."

Cheng Shi pursed his lips, thinking about how to reduce his connection with [Filth and Decay], when unexpectedly the smiling Blind Man stepped forward, broke away from Qin Xin's protection, and walked towards the direction of the lady.

She had only taken two steps when she heard all sorts of unpleasant noises around her. She paused slightly, her ears flushed, and after a moment of hesitation, she took another deep breath and continued walking forward.

Qin Xin shook his head and followed helplessly. Cheng Shi followed closely behind, afraid that the Filth and Decay voice would pollute his pure heart.

"Hello..."

The Blind Man greeted Cheng Shi in a completely different way. She was very friendly. When she saw that the other person was sitting on the ground, she bent down slightly to avoid provoking hostility by looking down at him. She even extended her hand when she got closer, showing her full goodwill.

However, the alluring woman opposite her did not accept her kindness. She made no move, not even changing her posture, but simply lifted her eyelids, opened her sharp eyes, and quickly sized up the Blind Man. Then her gaze swept past the Blind Man to Cheng Shi and Qin Xin, her brow slightly relaxed as she said:

"Smuggled immigrants? From up there, or planning to go up there?"

Do you have money?

If three people are asking for a large sum of money, I suggest you consider whether you have enough money in your pockets before making a decision.

I have a big appetite.

"I don't..."

"You don't count?"

"Okay, if the two men behind you are savage enough, then this one will do. If this strong man is savage enough, I can give you both a free meal." As she spoke, the woman licked her lips and gave Qin Xin a seductive wink.

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The scene fell silent, with only the shack-like woman's fiery gaze sweeping over Qin Xin.

The Blind Man shook his head and chuckled, then stood up and took a step back, clearly indicating that he was handing the battlefield over to the men behind him.

Cheng Shi's face darkened. Don't ask why, he didn't know either. Anyway, the Fate Weaver took out his Scalpel again, thinking that violence was the simplest solution. However, just as he was about to throw the Scalpel, Qin Xin made a move.

He darted forward, grabbed the woman in the shack by the collar, lifted her high above his head until she was against the flimsy thatched roof of the shack, and gave a kind smile, saying:

"Is this barbaric enough, madam?"