On the road, Lin Lang asked Xiao Shiyilang, "What exactly is Doll Manor like?"
A trace of reminiscence appeared in Xiao Shiyilang's eyes. "Doll Manor is an enormous estate where you can't see the sky, but inside, it's like a maze."
"Carefree Marquis imprisoned large numbers of Jianghu experts there. Many once enjoyed tremendous reputations in the Jianghu, only to disappear suddenly."
"Some said they had retired from the Jianghu, some said they had been killed, and others said they had sailed overseas in search of opportunities to break through. In reality, Carefree Marquis had captured them all and locked them in the manor like dolls."
"I've never seen Carefree Marquis's true face. He wore a mask and looked imposing. Every movement made him seem like an ancient aristocrat."
"Everyone in the manor had lost their fighting spirit, their edge, even their souls. They knew only how to indulge themselves, abandoning even propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame. Every day was the same, as though they were dolls."
"The door to escape was actually right before their eyes, but many no longer believed in it. Or rather, they believed that even if they escaped, they would be captured and tortured. Better to stay there as dolls, with food and clothing guaranteed, at least."
It was only because Xiao Shiyilang had excellent lightness skills that he had managed to evade pursuit after escaping.
But he had also been lucky. Young Master, whom Carefree Marquis trusted most, had suddenly disappeared. Otherwise, completely shaking off his pursuers would not have been easy.
Lin Lang raised an eyebrow. Was he merely grinding away everyone's fighting spirit? What was Carefree Marquis keeping these people for?
He thought it over. They could apparently still serve as sparring partners. Though they had lost their fighting spirit, their martial