Frightening Joke: Above the Mist
Chapter 246: Framing

Chapter 246: Chapter 246: Framing

Lower Yuan Village.

Li Mu’s face looked terrible, and his state was even worse because he hadn’t been able to truly rest in a long time.

Originally, according to his plan, this mission wasn’t suitable for splitting up, especially with the whole village displaying terrifying blood-colored funeral clothes, and those elders had very strange expressions in their eyes.

But regardless of whether it was Song Que or Ren Wudao, they both insisted on searching for clues separately.

Helpless, Li Mu could only agree to split up.

Jiang Zhijie and Li Yuejun also looked at him with strange eyes, a situation similar to before this mission started.

An anonymous person suddenly sent a document revealing the secret about the key.

Since then, most people’s eyes towards Li Mu had changed, from the trust and respect that should have been there, to suspicion and vigilance.

And... some deeply hidden desire and greed.

Li Mu knew he couldn’t explain it clearly because he was indeed the longest-living person currently in Wuji, and it was natural for everyone to suspect he had the key.

But he knew he really didn’t have any key; in fact, this was his first time hearing about it.

After this mission... I must explain it to everyone.

Li Mu thought as he walked.

This mission was extraordinarily perilous, and he was uncertain whether he could come out alive.

Unlike many others, Li Mu, although he didn’t want to die, wasn’t afraid of death either.

In fact, ever since choosing the profession of a detective, he had been prepared to die in the line of duty.

Therefore, amidst the fear, he felt a sense of calmness.

In previous missions, this calmness had often allowed him to remain composed at critical moments, devising escape plans, but this time, ever since stepping into this eerie village, he had been unable to calm his racing heart.

Hopefully... I can return alive.

Li Mu pinched the bridge of his nose; he was incredibly tired. Walking down the village’s side road for less than a hundred meters, he already felt fatigued.

If he couldn’t find a way to break the curse, he might die suddenly soon.

After slapping his face to force himself awake, Li Mu discovered he had reached the end of the path.

In front of him was a small courtyard with a shrine inside.

Although the shrine didn’t look large, its architectural style was in a completely different class from the surrounding houses.

Li Mu thought for a moment and slowly walked over.

He gently pushed the door, opening a crack, and looked inside...

A very ordinary shrine, seemingly nothing out of the ordinary.

But in this sort of ritualistic place, it would be best to search carefully. Although it’s risky, it usually yields some findings.

With this thought, Li Mu pushed open the door and slowly walked in.

Upon entering, Li Mu found that the shrine was indeed small, but the eerie portraits hanging on the altar were somewhat frightening.

Could the clues to the mystery be hidden in the paintings?

In this shrine, the portraits were the most bizarre thing, but as Li Mu gradually approached them, his heart began to pound faster.

Suddenly, he felt something soft underfoot.

Li Mu immediately looked down, only to see an ordinary bluestone floor, which logically shouldn’t feel soft when stepped on.

Did he just step on a ghost?

This thought had just arisen when Li Mu quickly stopped himself; he’d been through too much of this. Often, what you think is a real feeling is just an illusion, but if you keep thinking and scaring yourself, those illusions can be deadly...

At present, the portraits were in front of him, three in total, all of men.

Li Mu stared fixedly at these three portraits, the more he looked, the eerier they seemed.

Although the appearance of these three men was completely different, Li Mu had an inexplicable intuition, with his instinct as a detective telling him that the men in the portraits were the same person.

Once that thought appeared, the more Li Mu looked at the portraits, the more similar the three men seemed to him.

It wasn’t a resemblance of appearances, but something more pure.

As he continued to look, Li Mu felt uncomfortable inside.

Once he diverted his gaze, he realized the sunlight outside had already disappeared.

More strangely, despite the dimness inside the shrine, he was able to see the portraits clearly...

Li Mu felt a chill run through his body, an eerie sensation creeping in.

Li Mu immediately stopped examining the portraits and quickly retreated to the door.

However, at this moment, some strange sounds suddenly emerged.

"Swish—"

"Swish—"

"Swish—"

Something seemed to be behind him...

Li Mu felt a chill and didn’t dare to look back; at almost the fastest speed, he grabbed and pulled open the door.

However, as soon as the door was opened, before he could step out, a shadow was cast over him.

An attractive young man looked down at him, the sun hiding behind clouds at his back.

"Ren Wudao? Why are you coming my way?"

Li Mu was startled, muttered in confusion, quickly realizing it wasn’t the right time for chatting, "Let’s go!"

However, just as Li Mu was about to pull Ren Wudao away, Ren Wudao suddenly shook off his hand.

Not only that, but his expression also changed to something eerie, with a malicious smile creeping up his lips as he leaned in close to Li Mu’s ear:

"For so long, you should have died by now, Officer..."

As soon as the words fell, Li Mu felt a tremendous force strike him as Ren Wudao pressed his palm against Li Mu’s chest, pushing him back into the shrine!

Li Mu’s pupils contracted as the door in front of him slammed shut!

He banged on the door furiously and shouted, "Ren Wudao! What do you mean? Let me out!"

Yet, not only would the door not open, but all sounds from outside had vanished completely.

Ren Wudao had sealed the door from the outside in some way...

Li Mu felt a chill on the back of his head, too afraid to turn around and look.

Meanwhile, in his anger, he was also filled with confusion: Ren Wudao was a newcomer to Wuji, and he had no grievances or enmity with him. Why would he try to harm him?

Was it for his sister Yu Sheng? But he had never harmed Yu Sheng and had even risked his life to warn her once.

Why did Ren Wudao do this?

Couldn’t figure it out...

But right now, there was no need to figure it out; the "swish swish" sound behind the door approached slowly, casting a massive shadow on the wooden door in front of him.

Through the shadow, he could see... something extraordinarily tall standing behind him...

No escape.

Li Mu instead felt a sense of relief.

He fumbled in his pocket, a hint of helplessness on his face.

He had forgotten to bring cigarettes.

Alright then, even if he’s going to die, let him see what this thing really is!

Li Mu suddenly turned around, only to be met with a mass of densely packed long hair...

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