Twelve Shattered Jades Await the Enemy Behind

It was already late autumn, and the winter solstice was approaching.

The weather was cold, so bonfires had already been lit all around, even though it was not yet midnight.

All kinds of seafood, including fish and shrimp, were roasting over the fires. There was plenty to go around.

Everyone had nearly finished eating and was sitting around the bonfires. They felt no cold, only warmth and good cheer.

They chatted together, catching up on family matters and sharing amusing stories from the village.

Uncle Zhang said the year-end pig had grown fat and was just waiting to be slaughtered in the twelfth lunar month. Aunt Wang said she planned to make extra Chinese sausages this year; they'd taste delicious after being smoked. A few children clung to their parents, talking about how they wanted to set off firecrackers during the New Year...

Luo Xingchen sat among them, feeling as if he were in a dream.

He had actually come to a place like this and encountered so many unspeakable beings...

And these taboo beings were chatting about everyday family matters, food, and firewood as if they were ordinary mortals.

Was he in some supreme forbidden land, or had he come to the mortal world, spending time among ordinary people?

He felt somewhat dazed.

"Come on, Old Luo. I'll introduce you to some people."

Just then, Second Uncle came over and led him to another bonfire.

Ming Tianbei, Blood Halberd, Dan Ming, and several other demon marshals were drinking there.

When they saw Second Uncle arrive, Ming Tianbei and the others hurried to their feet.

"You've come, sir! Please, have a seat!"

When Luo Xingchen saw Ming Tianbei and the others, he felt something was off.

There were cultivators this weak in a place like this?

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