Chapter 107: Hypnotist (2)_1
As soon as the two had entered the compound, they heard a creaking noise—the gates closed automatically behind them, leaving the black-clothed people who had led them there outside.
The originally pitch-black courtyard was suddenly lit up brightly, making every nook and cranny clearly visible. Everything here was filled with an eerie strangeness, and an unknown danger seemed to lurk beneath the surface.
It was a two-story residential building. The courtyard was paved with bluestone slabs, and various flowers and plants were placed on both sides. The simple arrangement gave a homely and warm feeling. However, it was precisely because it was too simple and too quiet that it made people feel uneasy.
"HAHAHA, since our distinguished guests have arrived, please come inside," a vigorous laugh emanated from inside the house. The doors to the main hall were then flung open, revealing a middle-aged man before the two.
The middle-aged man’s face bore a smile that seemed intended to convey friendliness, but no matter how I look at it, it seems fake, thought Shangguan You. Being brought here at gunpoint, regardless of the purpose, was not done with good intentions. The man’s eyes, glinting with a sharp light, sized Shangguan You up from time to time.
"Are you the master of this place?" Shangguan Qing asked, looking indifferently at the middle-aged man who appeared to be in his forties. Although the man wore a smile and showed no overt signs of killing intent, the way he stared at Shangguan You made him uncomfortable. His gaze is as if she’s some interesting object, just waiting for him to study, he thought.
"Yes, I took the liberty of inviting you both over tonight because I have a question, and I hope Miss Shangguan can help me answer it. Please don’t worry; I have no ill intentions." The middle-aged man touched his slightly bearded chin and explained his purpose with a smile. His eyes, glittering with a sharp light, kept glancing at Shangguan You.
"Me? Uncle, do you know me? But I don’t know you," Shangguan You asked curiously, her clear eyes full of questions. I don’t know this middle-aged man at all. What does he want with me? What’s his purpose?