Zhao Family Village
Why are there so many people?
Along the official road, one could see a dense crowd of martial arts practitioners.
Some people who didn't know what was going on were immediately puzzled when they saw it.
"Brother, you've just Yueyang City, haven't you?"
A traveling martial artist nearby overheard this and immediately asked a question.
The man who asked the question nodded upon hearing this. "I've been traveling this far, intending to go to the capital. I wonder what has happened here, brother?"
"Hey, we're all players, no need to be so formal."
Upon hearing this, the Great Han immediately waved his hand and said, "In Zhao Family Village, thirty miles outside Yueyang City, I've heard that quite a few people have gone missing recently. Some passersby have seen piles of bones by the roadside."
The magistrate sent several constables to Zhao Family Village to investigate, but they have not returned for a long time. Therefore, he issued a reward: five taels of silver for anyone who could find out the truth, and eight taels of silver for anyone who could capture the villain.
Bounty?
Upon hearing this, the passersby who were hurrying along immediately beamed with joy.
But then he glanced at the hurried crowd on the roadside and said with some helplessness, "Putting aside everything else, five taels of silver is a lot, but with so many people, I'm afraid most of them won't even get a sip of soup."
"Hehe, you think they're all after this silver?"
Upon hearing this, the Great Han chuckled. "Let me tell you, things are a bit strange in Zhao Family Village. Many people speculate that demons might be lurking there."
"Most people are there because of this fairy. I've seen many people on the forum say they've seen her, but in reality, most people haven't. So many people here today are there because they want to meet this fairy."
"I see!"
Upon hearing this, a passerby's eyes widened, and he too became somewhat tempted.
To be honest, after being in the game for so long, I've never actually seen what a fairy looks like.
If you have the chance right now, it would be nice to go and take a look.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but start moving.
Fang Zelin, who was walking nearby, overheard the entire conversation between the two.
He was taken aback when he heard about the fairies, and then, seeing so many players on the mainland, he immediately put one hand to his forehead.
"Aren't these guys afraid of dying?"
After dying once, you have to start all over again.
After practicing martial arts for so long, shouldn't we cherish it a little?
Thinking of this, Fang Zelin was about to speak up and persuade the players next to him not to join in the fun.
Just as Fang Zelin was about to speak, he caught a glimpse of the players on their way, all looking excited and whispering among themselves, and immediately dismissed the idea.
Listen to what these players are saying.
It's like playing a horror game, teaming up to find ghosts to play with.
Fang Zelin listened, head tilted back, speechless. He knew there was no point in trying to persuade them; these people wouldn't listen to him.
Okay, I'll go along and take a look.
Fang Zelin thought about it and figured he might as well go and take a look since he was on his way anyway.
With so many players going together, ordinary minor demons generally wouldn't be able to handle so many martial arts practitioners.
Otherwise, those lesser demons wouldn't need to use methods to bewitch people or strike while they're asleep.
Just go for it.
They were all trained in martial arts, so the thirty-mile journey only took them a short time to cover.
When the group arrived, they immediately saw that the village entrance was densely packed with players, a truly spectacular sight.
"Hey, if there really are fairies, we can handle them, right? I've heard fairies can use magic."
When a player arrived at the location, he saw the pile of bones beside him and felt a chill run down his spine.
Among the skeletons, several skeletons were found to be wearing the clothes of yamen runners.
It seems the constables also fell victim to this evil scheme.
Judging from their behavior, it seems like the work of a demon.
"What's there to be afraid of? I'm already Third-Rate Expert. I recently mastered the Burning Blazing Fire Saber Technique to Entering the Hall and Inner Chambers!"
Upon hearing this, someone nearby immediately spoke up.
"I am not very talented, but my lightness skill Drifting Fallen Leaf', has reached a Entering the Hall and Inner Chambers level. If anything happens, I will be the first to run."
The person in front had barely finished speaking when the person behind them chimed in, immediately eliciting a burst of laughter and playful banter.
"Let's go into the village and see if we can get some information there."
Someone shouted from the side, and then a group of people began to walk towards the village.
Fang Zelin followed behind the crowd, and after they went inside, he walked over to the skeleton and took a look.
Upon closer inspection, Fang Zelin frowned immediately. Beneath the pile of bones, there were even the remains of children.
This suggests that Zhao Family Village is probably...
Thinking of this, Fang Zelin quickly followed.
A large group of dozens of people rushed into the entrance of Zhao Family Village, before they could go any further.
Suddenly, several beautiful women emerged from the crowd.
"Gentlemen, we've already inquired, and this village is indeed haunted by a demon. Its true form is in the mountains to the right. I'll lead you there!"
The woman at the head of the group wore a flowing silk dress, her long, jet-black hair was styled in an updo, with a few strands falling across her fair forehead, and her oval face was adorned with a sweet smile.
It's so eye-catching that it's impossible not to be drawn to it.
"I see. Then we'll go with you."
The men at the front, upon seeing the charming and beautiful woman before them, immediately smiled.
"Where are you all from? You all look really good. Could you take us with you sometime?"
No sooner had the man finished speaking than another woman emerged from the crowd, dressed in white, standing gracefully to the side, her alluring eyes sparkling, captivating all who beheld her.
Many people held their breath slightly when they saw the several women appearing one after another.
They probably never expected to see such a beautiful woman here today. Every glance and smile was captivating, especially since it felt like a fire was about to be ignited in their hearts.
While the crowd responded blankly, they found themselves involuntarily following the other side.
Originally heading towards the village, they then turned and followed the other person towards the mountainside, preparing to enter the mountains.
At that moment, Fang Zelin hurriedly caught up from behind.
When he saw everyone strangely turn around and walk to the right, he was stunned, and a layer of pink smoke enveloped him.
Subconsciously, Spiritual Power surged into his eyes, and upon seeing the situation ahead, he broke out in a cold sweat.
Where were the mountains around them? Instead, there was a bottomless pool of water!
At that moment, the leading men had already stepped into the pool.