"By the way, it's still early. Should we take a trip to the Rose Graveyard? I think Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura might still be there," Yin En suggested, steering the conversation away from their own marriage plans.
"Sure, why not? We don't have anything else to do right now, so let's go to the Rose Graveyard and check it out," Liu Xing agreed with a nod and a smile.
So, Liu Xing and Yin En drove to the Rose Graveyard. In the parking lot outside, they spotted the car belonging to Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura.
"It seems like they are indeed at the Rose Graveyard. Let's go in," Yin En said as he locked the car doors.
The Rose Graveyard lived up to its name. As Liu Xing and Yin En entered, they were greeted by countless red roses covering the area, except for the paths created by the visiting tourists. It seemed like the entire Rose Graveyard was overrun by red roses.
"My goodness, there are so many red roses here. It's like they are even denser than weeds in the wilderness. And these roses look almost unnaturally vibrant, like they've been photoshopped," Liu Xing remarked, furrowing his brow.
Yin En nodded and plucked a red rose, saying, "Indeed, but these red roses might have absorbed nutrients from the corpses buried here, just like cherry blossoms. It's January now, and this place is outdoors without greenhouse protection. In theory, red roses shouldn't be in bloom, but here they are. It seems Graveyard has buried countless bodies."
As Liu Xing and Yin En walked and talked, they noticed from the signs outside that the Rose Graveyard was divided into two sections. The outer part used to be a chaotic burial ground from ancient times, and the tombstones had been destroyed due to wars and other reasons. This explained what Liu Xing and Yin En sawthe area completely taken over by red roses.
The inner part of the Rose Graveyard belonged to the modern era, similar to other cemeteries. It was situated on a small hill with not only red roses but also trees and well-manicured grass.
Upon entering the inner part of the Rose Graveyard, Liu Xing spotted Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura. Most tourists typically stayed in the outer part of the Graveyard, not wanting to disturb those paying respects inside, as the inner part was filled with various tombstones and not particularly attractive for sightseeing.
Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura were different. One had nothing in hand, while the other carried a slender cylindrical object that looked like a katana. Their appearance didn't fit in with the usual visitors, and it was clear they were not there for the same reasons.
However, at that moment, Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura were engaged in conversation with an elderly man, so they hadn't noticed Liu Xing and Yin En's arrival. Besides, the Graveyard didn't allow loud noises, so Liu Xing and Yin En quietly made their way up to them.
After taking a few steps, Liu Xing suddenly felt like he was being watched. He stopped and looked around, but he couldn't see anything unusual.
However, Liu Xing knew that he was being watched by a Ghoul, as the Rose Graveyard was a likely place for Ghouls to appear.
With this in mind, Liu Xing quickly contacted KP Li Shunchan, saying, "KP, I need an inspiration right now, you know what I mean."
Liu Xing: 76/90, Success.
KP Li Shunchan chuckled and replied, "Liu Xing, you're right. That feeling of being watched wasn't just your imagination. There's definitely something nearby keeping an eye on you."
Indeed, a Ghoul was lurking in the Rose Graveyard. However, it seemed that Yin En hadn't sensed it.
Thinking about this, Liu Xing asked Yin En, "Yin En, have you noticed anything strange? It feels like something unusual is watching us."
Yin En raised an eyebrow, shook his head, and replied, "Liu Xing, please don't tell me you're afraid of ghosts. I haven't sensed anything out of the ordinary."
Liu Xing sighed, realizing that he was the only one being targeted by the Ghoul. However, it was still daytime, and there were many other visitors around, so Liu Xing didn't think the Ghoul would attack him suddenly.
"Alright, let's not dwell on it. Let's continue forward," Yin En said as he patted Liu Xing's shoulder and proceeded uphill.
Liu Xing followed Yin En but remained vigilant, keeping an eye out for the hidden Ghoul, hoping to detect it with his heightened senses.
However, Liu Xing soon realized that his efforts were in vain. While he could still sense the Ghoul watching him, he couldn't pinpoint its exact location. Frustrated, he had no choice but to give up.
At that moment, Chen Wenbin, who had finished his conversation with the elderly man, approached Liu Xing and Yin En, looking somewhat surprised. He asked, "Liu Xing, Yin En, what brings you here?"
Yin En shrugged and proceeded to inform Chen Wenbin and Yoh Asakura about the recent events at the Godless Shrine.
"I see. With you two here, we've gained another strong ally. However, it's also clear that Dark Willow Gang has a formidable expert on their side. It's only a matter of time before they discover Mian Gu Lu," Chen Wenbin said, sounding somewhat discouraged.
Yin En shook his head and replied, "I'm prepared for that. Tomorrow, I plan to meet with Sawada Yinyin's father and finalize the marriage proposal. Then, I'll find a way to pressure Dark Willow Gang or bring Mian Gu Lu into Sawada Family's sphere of influence. Hopefully, that will deter Dark Willow Gang from acting recklessly."
Chen Wenbin let out a sigh and said with a forced tone, "Let's hope so."
Liu Xing now understood that "Chen Wenbin" had a somewhat pessimistic personality, although it could also be due to his low SAN value.
"By the way, Chen Wenbin, did you find anything in the Rose Graveyard today?" Liu Xing inquired.
Chen Wenbin nodded and explained, "At the beginning, Yoh Asakura and I had some bad luck. We encountered traffic on the way here, which delayed us by half an hour. Then, when we arrived, we got stuck behind a funeral procession for over half an hour before entering the Rose Graveyard."
"But our luck turned around afterward. We met one of the Graveyard's caretakers, who shared valuable information with us. For instance, Half-Beasts are known to frequent the Rose Graveyard at night, appearing in various corners. The caretaker even claimed to have seen a Half-Beast digging up corpses with its claws and carrying them deep into the Rose Graveyard," Chen Wenbin revealed.
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