Apartment from Hell Chapter 3 (2/2)

After that incident, when Li Yin lifted hem of his s.h.i.+rt, he was horrified to discover that… there was a tiny black handprint on both sides of his waist. It took quite a long time for those prints to completely disappear.

It has been two months since that incident, and he is currently on this mission.

This is the fourth time he will execute a b.l.o.o.d.y mission.

For sure… the level of danger will be greatly increased.

This village is much bigger than all of them could have imagined.

However, there aren’t any inns available for people to live in. This is quite natural.

Of course, according the b.l.o.o.d.y words’ instructions, they have to “live” here. If they leave the borders of the Village of Tranquil Water, then that counts as violating the instructions from the b.l.o.o.d.y words.

This village is surrounded by mountains, and the surrounding terrain is craggy and perilous. There is a very long river cutting through the village, which has become the most reliable source of water. With this water source, people in the village can water their plantations and lead self-sustainable lives in the midst of these secluded mountains.

The plants growing in the fields were mostly rice stalks. Even children under ten years old will bare their feet and help to sow the field, their faces covered in mud and water.

After walking for some distance, there is finally a middle-aged man who comes up to them and asks, “Are you gentlemen… from the city?”

Those children also look at Li Yin’s group with curiosity. After all, it is rare for them to see someone from the city in the middle of this mountain. Amongst them, there are many who have never seen lights, television and other similar electronics.

Li Yin vaguely feels that there is a slight sense of hostility mixed in that middle-aged man’s tone.

“If you all are the journalists sent here to interview for that incident, please leave immediately!” While saying this, the middle aged man glares at them with wide eyes. “After so many years, why do you still cling to this incident without letting go?!”

Li Yin’s heart suddenly leaps. This incident?

Could it be that there is some connection to the b.l.o.o.d.y words?

Li Yin hurriedly waves his hands as he says, “No, sir. This is a misunderstanding. We are just ordinary tourists who want to stay in your respected village. Don’t worry, we will pay.”

These years, there have actually been experienced backpackers who travel on their own to some wild, barren places without following travel routes provided by travel agencies. However, since this Black Crow Mountain does not count as a travel spot, normally there will not be any tourists who come here.

The middle aged man clearly does not believe in Li Yin’s words.

“Nonsense! All of you better get the h.e.l.l out. Don’t think you can trick me!”

That middle aged man gradually gets more agitated but Li Yin knows very clearly… that under no circ.u.mstances can he leave this village. According to the b.l.o.o.d.y instructions, he has to stay in this village for a month. Otherwise…

He will die!

The instructions given by the b.l.o.o.d.y words must be followed. Li Yin has already carved this notion into his bones and heart.

“What exactly is making so much noise?”

A hoa.r.s.e old voice resounds. Following that, people scatter as an old man with graying hair walks slowly towards the group, supported by a young lady of around 20 years of age.,

“Village Elder…”

“Village Elder, they are from the city. They must have come because of the Li Bing incident!”

“Yeah! That must be it!”

That old man who looks to be around 80 years old hobbles towards Li Yin’s group and says, “Young folks, for what reason have you come to this place?”

Li Yin quickly steps forward and salutes him. He says, “A pleasure to meet you, Village Elder. We only came into this mountain to tour for fun. We really want to experience farmhouse customs, so we hope to live in this village. Please don’t worry, we will not stay for free. ”

“Oh? Experiencing farmhouse customs? Sounds pretty interesting.” The village elder seems to be contemplating about something. He then says, “Alright, then all of you can live in my house!”

Li Yin is momentarily stunned. This Village Elder…has actually agreed so easily?

“Village elder, you… How can you just let these people with unknown backgrounds go to your house? ” That middle aged man utters immediately, “They must be reporters!”

“It does not matter,” that village elder instead says very tolerantly. “It has been a while since visitors last came to our Village of Tranquil Water. Since these guests are already here, how can we not treat them well?”

These words from the Village Elder raises some suspicions in Li Yin’s heart. Could it be that the Village Elder has some other plans?

But, as long as they can stay here, everything else… could be neglected.

To be honest, Li Yin still gets a headache thinking about the problem of fleeing back to the apartment on the 7th day of the next month. This kind of mountain slope, driving will be even slower than walking so they will have to flee on foot. But on these arduous mountains, between the four of them, how many can actually survive if they are being chased? Last time, amongst the six residents, Li Yin was the only one who survived!

Thus, Li Yin decides to get to the bottom of this mystery. What exactly… is the true face of the vicious power existing in this Village of Tranquil Water? Maybe then, he can come up with a countermeasure!

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