The Gao Family Village Suffered a Series of Calamities, and the Corpse Dissolution Immortal Died on Black Pine Ridge (Part One)

Previously, just as Duanmu Huai and Sun Wukong were preparing to say their farewells and leave, they suddenly heard the steward rushing over with a wail. Turning to listen, they saw the steward collapse to the ground and cry out.

"Madam, the groom is dead, and the eldest young lady has disappeared!"

Hearing this, Gao Shi's expression changed drastically, and she immediately went limp and fainted. Terrified, everyone crowded around her, pinching her philtrum and rubbing her hands until she finally came to. Once she had steadied herself, the madam asked,

"What happened? Tell me everything!"

"Yes, Madam."

The steward also got to his feet, his face deathly pale as he spoke in a trembling voice.

"Just now, I went to wake the son-in-law. It was already afternoon, after all, and there was still plenty to do. But no matter how much I knocked, no one answered. So I told a maid to open the door and take a look. The moment she entered the room, she screamed. I knew something was wrong and hurried in to check. Then I saw the son-in-law... the son-in-law..."

"What happened to him? Hurry up and say it!"

Seeing the steward stammering, Gao Shi urged him on anxiously. Hearing this, the steward gritted his teeth and said,

"The son-in-law's entire chest and abdomen had been ripped open. Even his brains had been smashed to pieces. He's no longer recognizable as a human being!"

"Ah—!"

At this, Gao Shi let out a shriek and fainted again.

Fortunately, the people around her had gained experience by now. They hurriedly caught her with much fumbling and skillfully brought her around again. Tears glistening at the corners of her eyes, Gao Shi looked toward Duanmu Huai and Sun Wukong and bowed once more.

"The Gao Family has suffered