As Kuai Le gazed at the white bones in the woman''s hands, he initially failed to grasp the reality of the situation. It took him a moment to realize that what the woman held was not firewood, but unmistakably a bone!


    Not only did the woman hold a bone, but the bundles of firewood beside her were alsoposed entirely of bones, varying in size and length, forcibly tied together!


    Furthermore, he noticed that what was fiercely burning in the fire basin was not dry firewood but simrly bone-white skeletal remains!


    The small cabin, which had seemed delicate just moments ago, now appeared not only dpidated but also covered in cobwebs.


    At this moment, Kuai Le suddenly pondered a crucial question!


    When he had discovered this wooden cabin with the shlight, it already seemed rundown from a distance.


    Considering its initial appearance, getting closer would only reveal more dpidation. However, the reality contradicted his expectations. Upon approaching the cabin, he found it not only intact but exceptionally exquisite, with intricate craftsmanship.


    This was already an extremely bizarre urrence, but Kuai Le, overwhelmed by the sudden downpour, had overlooked this fact.


    Then the woman appeared, her beauty entrancing him. He became captivated, his soul spellbound, neglecting this peculiarity even more.It wasn''t until this moment of sudden rity that he realized the abnormality!


    Kuai Le knew he had stumbled upon something impure; the woman, so unrealistically beautiful, was most likely not human!


    A chill ascended from his feet to his head, wiping away any trace of a smile from Kuai Le''s face. Hisplexion turned deathly pale, devoid of any hint of color, and his body involuntarily trembled!


    The woman noticed Kuai Le''s change and tossed the bone in her hand into the stove. She then slowly stood up, transforming as if she had be a different person, her face breaking into an extremely seductive smile.


    Even with a stern expression, she was already beautiful. Now, with a sudden transformation into a seductive demeanor, she became enchanting beyond description.


    However, Kuai Le, filled with fear at this moment, had no inclination to admire such a beauty, let alone entertain any fantasies of sess.


    Under the peony tree, one could die a hero''s death, and even as a ghost, one could be romantic. If the schrs from movies were ced in this situation, they might engage in things beyond dealing with supernatural beings. However, Kuai Le wasn''t a schr; he hadn''t even finished primary school. Hence, the scene unfolding before him brought only fear!


    "Didn''t you say you wanted to repay me? Didn''t you say any form of repayment would suffice? So, can you give me your body?"


    Kuai Le''s lips quivered,pletely overwhelmed by fear. He, who was once carefree, could no longer suppress the terror within.


    "Ah!!!"


    A heart-wrenching scream erupted from him as he rushed towards the wooden door, towards the door he had personally closed with his own hands.


    Recalling how excited he was when he closed the door just moments ago, he now found himself in a simr state of confusion. However, this time, it was fear that drove him to open the door.


    Contrary to his imagination, the wooden door, when pushed with force, swung open easily.


    Yet, upon opening the door, Kuai Le froze in ce.


    A lightning bolt illuminated the night sky, revealing a person standing outside the wooden door. Drenched in rain, he paid no mind to the fierce winds and rain beating against him.


    With a smile on his face, he looked at the terrified Kuai Le.


    This person turned out to be the old farmer who had guided Kuai Le from below and emphatically warned him not to climb the mountain.


    "I told you not to go up the mountain, but you wouldn''t listen. Young people, why don''t you heed advice?"


    The appearance of the old farmer initially surprised Kuai Le, but then he felt a sense of relief, as if he had suddenly grasped a lifeline.


    "Old man, save me! Save me! I encountered a ghost! I really encountered a ghost!"


    Kuai Le rushed out of the room and hid behind the old farmer. To prove he wasn''t lying, he tremblingly pointed at the woman behind him, his face filled with terror and panic.


    The old farmer chuckled, and theughter, entering Kuai Le''s ears, didn''t provide any sense of security. Instead, it intensified the trembling in his body!


    Because old farmer''sughter was hoarse and eerie, sounding nothing like a human.


    "Old man... are you here to save me... Are you one of those experts who stay aloof from worldly affairs, like in movies and novels?"


    Kuai Le''s heart was in turmoil. Old farmer''s appearance did bring a glimmer of hope, but hisughter moments ago intensified Kuai Le''s inner fear.


    However, he still held a glimmer of hope, fantasizing that old farmer was indeed sent by the heavens to rescue him.


    In response to Kuai Le, there came a series of crisp sounds. Old farmer''s head turned slowly backward, mechanically, like a puppet.


    Old farmer''s eyes had undergone a significant transformation, no longer resembling human eyes. Instead, they looked more like the eyes of some creature, emitting a faint green light, staring at Kuai Le as if he were prey toying with.


    Kuai Le''s pupils dted, his body shaking like chaff. The scene before him pushed his inner fear to its peak!


    "Ah!!!"


    A gut-wrenching scream escaped Kuai Le''s mouth as he turned around, overwhelmed by despair and fear!


    Without a direction, without a route, he just wanted to leave this ce immediately, no matter where!


    Kuai Le had a talisman on his chest, one he specifically obtained from the Fu Sect. Before deciding to be a spirit exploration broadcaster, he went to the Fu Sect to get this talisman for safety. He wasn''t particrly courageous, but having a talisman on him, whether effective or not, at least provided some peace of mind.


    Back then, Kuai Le thought like this, so he folded the talisman, wrapped it in red cloth, and threaded it with a red string to hang it around his neck to prevent it from falling. The talisman was hidden on his chest, covered by his clothes.


    Originally seeking peace of mind, he didn''t think much about the talisman in the wooden cabin scene. However, the talisman obtained from the Fu Sect wasn''t just for show; it genuinely worked. It was this talisman''s presence that allowed him to regain his sobriety while intoxicated by the woman''s beauty!


    But at that moment, Kuai Le was scared out of his wits by the scene inside the wooden cabin,pletely oblivious to the talisman on his chest. Now, faced with even more intense terror, he was solely focused on escaping for his life.


    As Kuai Le fled, screaming for help, he hoped someone would hear and extend a helping hand to lead him away from this horrifying ce.


    Unfortunately, being at the mountaintop, coupled with the howling wind, pouring rain, and thunderous roars, even if someone were nearby, they wouldn''t hear his cries for help.


    Watching Kuai Le escape into the distance, the woman stood at the doorway without moving. Wearing a seductive smile, she watched Kuai Le run away, seemingly with no intention of chasing him.


    "Master, shall I go after him?"


    Old farmer''s head returned to its original state as he looked at the woman. His eyes emitted a greenish glow, and he spoke respectfully.


    The woman nodded, still smiling seductively, and said, "Go ahead, have some fun with him. He has a talisman on him, though it''s not very powerful, it will still cause some damage to you. Be careful, don''t capsize in the gutter."


    Old farmer acknowledged and, after a respectful bow, chased after Kuai Le in the direction he fled.


    The woman stood at the doorway, watching old farmer disappear into the raging storm. Then, she looked up at the top of the wooden door, whereplex talismans were engraved.


    As she observed the intricately carved talismans, the seductive smile on her face gradually faded, reced by an expression full of hostility.


    "Someday, I will break your seal and personally kill you!"