As the heavy doors opened, a strange fragrance wafted out from within.
The scent was pleasant, and a single breath of it made one's entire body feel at ease.
Besides that, a tall, graceful, beautiful woman in red, dressed somewhat unusually, appeared before all of us.
Behind her stood two rows of handsome men and beautiful women dressed in sheer gauze and short shirts. Pick any one of them, and their looks would put even top celebrities to shame.
They showed a great deal of skin—everything that could be exposed was exposed.
Led by the beautiful woman in red, they gave us a slight bow in perfect unison, like marionettes on strings.
Yet every one of these men and women was a ghost. Not a single one was alive.
Then the beautiful woman in red smiled and spoke:
"Welcome, honored guests, to Carefree Tower. Ninefold Bliss has prepared everything for you.
Please proceed to the Lifespan Appraisal Platform. Leave behind your proof, and you may ascend the tower and enjoy yourselves to your hearts' content."
Her tone was respectful and warm, yet it carried an oddly unquestionable, formulaic quality.
It was hard to describe. It just felt rather mechanical...
After she said this, everyone present either froze or looked at one another in confusion.
"Lifespan Appraisal Platform?"
"What kind of place is that? And what proof do we have to leave behind?"
"Yeah! Didn't they say that as long as we had an invitation, we could have all the fun we wanted here?"
"Is it really like the couplet said? Having fun costs lifespan? Then what the hell are we here for?"
"What the hell is this?"
"..."
More than a dozen invited guests began speaking up.
Yet the woman in red maintained her smile and did not answer any