236, Possess the body, or capture the heart

Yunmeng County, north of Yunmeng City, Peach Grove

After all, it was winter, and the trees were all withered, showing no sign of the peach grove's beauty; only bare branches stood in the open, accompanied by bone-chilling winds that howled and whistled from time to time. In broad daylight, the scene was not pleasing to the eye but rather unsettling.

In an open space in the middle of the peach grove stood a temple, its construction date unknown. All that was left were the ruins and crumbling walls, and the front door was so decayed that only half remained. The deities inside had vanished without a trace—the temple clearly had not received worship for many years.

Common sense would dictate that in such a remote wilderness, especially during this season, no one would approach a dilapidated temple. But at this very moment, five uninvited guests had unexpectedly arrived.

"You all keep watch outside and let no one come near."

"Yes, young master!"