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On a spring night, as the rooster crowed at dawn, Li Ye got up and found that Two Women had already prepared breakfast for him. Zhiruo lightly kissed Li Ye's forehead, who was still lying in bed, and sweetly said, "Brother Ye, good morning." Yan Yuchen, full of energy, was tidying up the meal at the table while saying to Li Ye, "Good morning, young master." Li Ye enjoyed the affection from Two Women, feeling warm inside.
However, he was unaware that in the basement of Pleasant Inn, a different scene unfolded. The basement was dark and damp, filled with the stench of decay and blood that made one nauseous. Dried bloodstains covered the floor, and piles of rotten flesh and shattered bones were scattered everywhere. Rusty chains and torture devices hung from the walls, creating a chilling atmosphere.
In cages were many dazed men and women, dressed in rags and covered in wounds, clearly having endured prolonged inhumane torment. Their eyes were hollow, devoid of hope for life, as if they had become mere shells of numbness.
The Innkeeper and Attendant exchanged knowing smiles in a dark corner, clearly accustomed to the grim sight before them. The Innkeeper whispered to the Attendant, "This batch is good; this group led by Li Ye looks quite capable and should fetch a good price."
The Attendant nodded in agreement. "Indeed, their Spiritual Energy fluctuations are significant, especially that Li Ye; he exudes a powerful aura. If we can control them, Innkeeper, you will surely make a fortune."
Pleasant Inn was actually a black market establishment; on the surface it appeared to be an ordinary inn but secretly engaged in repugnant activities. They specifically targeted travelers who seemed strong and distinguished, imprisoning them in the basement to extract their Spiritual Energy using evil spirits. As their Spiritual Energy waned and they grew weaker, they would seal their consciousness to render them numb and devoid of resistance. Those whose consciousness was sealed ultimately became commodities for sale or playthings for so-called 'regular customers' in the basement. Once they lost all value, they would be chopped up as sacrifices to evil spirits to compel them to absorb Spiritual Energy—a perfect closed loop!
The Innkeeper continued, "As usual, we’ll drug them heavily; the rest will be left to the evil spirits."
The Attendant grinned sinisterly and nodded. "I have prepared the Drug; I added it to their dinner last night and included it in breakfast today. I’ll add more during tonight's dinner—by then they will be completely unsuspecting."
Li Ye and Two Women remained oblivious that they had become targets of this black market inn. The three enjoyed a warm breakfast in the dining room, fully immersed in this brief moment of tranquility and happiness.
As night fell, the Attendant cheerfully brought the drugged dinner into Li Ye's room. While serving the food, he occasionally stole glances at Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen. Zhiruo noticed his gaze and frowned slightly but said nothing further.
"Little Brother, thank you for your trouble so late," Li Ye said gently, though a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes.
The Attendant smiled brightly and clasped his hands together. "Not at all! You are visiting from afar; we at Pleasant Inn must treat you well. By the way, there’s a city ahead called Maplewood City that has been particularly lively lately. If you're interested, you might want to take a look."
"Maplewood City?" Yan Yuchen asked thoughtfully. "What's so special about it?"
The Attendant, while arranging the dishes, replied with a smile, "I heard they are hosting a grand martial arts tournament there, gathering many skilled fighters. With your abilities, wouldn't it be a shame not to check it out?"
Zhiruo chuckled lightly and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Little Brother. We'll definitely go take a look when we have the time."
The Attendant nodded and bowed as he exited, closing the door behind him.
The three of them sat down to eat, but Yan Yuchen soon felt something was off and furrowed her brow. She tried another dish and immediately became alert. "Brother Ye, Sister Zhiruo, this food is problematic."
Zhiruo quickly checked the food and her expression changed. She immediately used her Needle Technique, employing a Spiritual Needle to extract the poison from the drug. Then she did the same for herself and Li Ye. The three exchanged glances and silently agreed to play along, pretending to be affected as they slumped over the table.
Before long, the Attendant returned with a darkened expression, his earlier cheerful demeanor gone. A lewd glint flashed in his eyes as he approached Zhiruo, intending to take advantage of her. Suddenly, Yan Yuchen sprang up and attempted to subdue the Attendant with a capture move.
"Bold!" Yan Yuchen shouted.
However, the Attendant's reaction was unexpected. He deftly avoided Yan Yuchen's attempt and revealed his Qi Refinement Level Eight cultivation, instantly pushing Yan Yuchen back.
Seeing this, Li Ye's anger flared up, and he coldly said, "You dare to harm my woman?" The aura of Peak Foundation Establishment erupted from him, making the air in the room feel heavy.
The Attendant clearly underestimated Li Ye's strength; his face turned pale. He took a few steps back and stammered, "Y-you're actually at Peak Foundation Establishment!"
"And so what?" Li Ye asked coldly as he moved like lightning, closing in on the Attendant. The Attendant barely had time to react before Li Ye struck him with a palm, sending him crashing against the wall and spitting out blood.
Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen quickly stepped forward, subduing the Attendant. Zhiruo coldly asked, "Speak! What conspiracy does your Pleasant Inn have?"
The Attendant struggled to remain silent, but under Li Ye's overwhelming pressure, he eventually broke down and trembled as he said, "Our inn specializes in capturing powerful cultivators, using secret methods to extract their Spiritual Energy and sell it to buyers on the black market. There are many people locked up in the basement..."
Li Ye's face turned pale with anger as he coldly glanced at the Attendant and said, "Lead the way; we want to see the basement."
As the group escorted the Attendant into the basement, a voice suddenly echoed in Li Ye's consciousness, urgently warning him, "Kid, something is off about this place! Run!"
Li Ye was taken aback and stopped in his tracks, facing the voice in his mind and asking, "What’s wrong?"
Just as the evil spirit was about to explain, the Innkeeper coldly stared at Li Ye and his group, saying fiercely, "You've got some skills! But this is where it ends; no one in this Shaoyun Kingdom can defeat it!"
As he spoke, a shadow of an evil spirit materialized behind the Innkeeper. The appearance of this evil spirit was terrifying: it was tall with pale, dry skin, resembling a walking corpse. Its eye sockets were deep-set, glowing with an eerie red light, and its mouth split to the ears, filled with sharp teeth dripping with thick, disgusting green saliva. Its body was covered in stitched scars, with chains wrapped around every joint as if it had crawled out from the depths of hell.
The evil spirit looked at Li Ye in surprise and then grinned widely, letting out a chilling laugh: "I didn't expect to meet an old friend in this lifetime!"
In Li Ye's consciousness, the evil spirit sighed and controlled Li Ye's body, his eyes turning crimson as he snorted coldly, "I didn't expect to see you here either."
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