Chapter 244 – The Ghost Street Judge, Layer Upon Layer of Traps, Breaking Free - Part 1
Deep within Hidden River Province’s ancient ghost street, a winding path lined with twisting alleys, a humble general store glowed with a warm light.
From outside, it was impossible to see anything clearly, but from inside, one could make out everything perfectly.
By the large crystal window, a beautiful woman with ashen skin sat in a dark robe, her head turned to watch the scene outside.
The door to the shop opened and closed, over and over again, welcoming many customers each day.
The woman silently observed these visitors, each with their own story. From within these walls, she could see their entire life.
As for those coming in, all they saw of her was an indistinct silhouette—a cloud of dark mist they couldn’t quite discern.
“Hello?” A new customer outside called out warily—a tall, slender man dressed in white. “Is anyone here?”
Beside him stood a short woman dressed in black.
From her seat, the woman by the window cast a glance at the newcomers. Their pasts flashed through her mind.
After stepping inside, both the man and woman moved carefully about, watching their surroundings. When they finally noticed the white-robed clerk behind the counter, they grew so frightened they hardly dared to breathe.
The woman in black dashed to the door, ready to flee. She grabbed the handle and tugged with all her might, but it was as if the door had been welded shut; it wouldn’t budge.
The tall man in white hurried after her, holding her back. “Something’s not right here,” he whispered. “Don’t panic.”