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Liang Wei , a struggling college student burdened by debt and family obligations, stumbles upon a pawnshop that only opens at midnight. The shop, hidden away in a forgotten alley, is owned by a mysterious man known as Mr. Shen, The items in this shop aren't your ordinary goods—each one holds strange, magical powers or dark histories, and every trade comes with an unpredictable cost. 

Liang Wei, desperate for money, takes a job as Mr. Shen’s assistant, but quickly discovers that the Midnight Pawnshop deals in more than just items—it trades in people's fates. Each customer who enters the shop exchanges something intangible, like time, memories, or talents, and often leaves altered, for better or worse. 

While learning the ropes, Liang Wei begins to notice a pattern in the customers: many are linked by fate, their lives intertwined in ways that seem too coincidental. Soon, Liang Wei uncovers that Mr. Shen himself has a hidden agenda—he’s collecting these trades for an unknown, larger purpose that may have cosmic consequences.

THE MIDNIGHT BROKER.

The atmosphere inside the monastery was thick with anticipation. Wei, Mei Lan, and Lin stood in the main hall, the flickering candles casting dancing shadows on the ancient stone walls. The elder motioned for them to sit on a row of low cushions arranged in a semi-circle.

"Welcome to the Trials of the Order," he began, his voice resonating through the hall. "These trials are designed to test not only your skills but also your resolve and understanding of what it means to wield power. You must confront your fears, your doubts, and your desires."

Lin's eyes widened, a mix of excitement and anxiety flitting across her features. Wei felt a knot form in his stomach. He had trained hard, but this felt different—more personal, more significant.

"Each of you will face a different trial, tailored to your individual strengths and weaknesses," the elder continued. "You will be alone in this, but know that the spirits of the order will be watching over you."

CHAPTER 68: TRIALS OF THE HEART