Forbidden Zone of Deception

Chapter 278 Xuande Brothers
At this moment, in the terrifying instance of [Miao Jiang Gu Shi].

"Transformation" SPA Club.

This is an exclusive retreat for the top executives of the Insect Nest team, an extremely luxurious place filled with the aroma of precious essential oils and herbs.

In a highly private treatment room, Madam Bai Yewei was lounging on a beauty bed.

Although she is 44 years old, time seems to have been exceptionally kind to her, and her appearance remains stunning. However, some fine lines inevitably remain around her eyes and brows, so she needs to come here regularly for maintenance.

A skilled cosmetic surgery expert was carefully kneeling beside the bed, performing a facial treatment called "Spiritual Silkworm Protein Revitalizing Sculpting" on Bai Yewei.

Experts used an active silk protein spun by a certain type of silkworm from the replica, combined with a specially made Miao ethnic Gu technique essence, and used a microcurrent infusion device to precisely stimulate deep skin cell regeneration and collagen restructuring. This not only smooths fine lines, but also gives the skin a youthful, radiant glow.

"Your skin is truly the best I've ever seen," the expert exclaimed sincerely while gently performing the procedure. "Your collagen loss is extremely slow, your skin texture is delicate and firm, and you can hardly see any pores."

Bai Yewei closed her eyes, enjoying the service. Upon hearing this, she sighed softly, her voice carrying a hint of languor and barely perceptible emotion: "When you get old, you can never compare to when you were young. Especially after having this little devil next to me, no matter how much I take care of myself, I can never go back to how I was before."

Bai Mia, who was also receiving basic skincare treatment nearby, couldn't help but say coquettishly, "Mom... you're at it again! Look at your figure, people would believe you're my older sister!"

Bai Miya inherited her mother's beauty and was youthful and radiant, but compared to her mother's mature and charming demeanor that had been refined by time, she still appeared somewhat naive.

The expert quickly chimed in, "Miss is absolutely right. Your figure, especially your waist-to-hip ratio, is simply a masterpiece of the Creator."

The expert's gaze couldn't help but sweep over Bai Yewei's body curves again. Her slender yet powerful waist contrasted stunningly with her full and perky buttocks. Her waist-to-hip ratio was probably around a perfect 0.65, making her an ultimate "comic book waist" that would make women of any age envious.

A barely perceptible smile curved Bai Yewei's lips; she was clearly quite pleased with the compliment. Standing together, the mother and daughter didn't really look like mother and daughter; they looked more like two sisters vying for attention.

At that moment, a slight vibration sounded.

A maid dressed in Miao ethnic clothing walked in silently and respectfully handed Bai Yewei an encrypted tablet computer.

Bai Yewei opened her eyes, a sharp glint flashing in her alluring phoenix eyes.

She took the tablet and browsed the information on it—it was a report from Lin Zhen: the assassination attempt on Blood Lord had failed. It had been discovered that the target had escaped into the restricted area of ​​the Night Amusement Park along with Jiang Jin from the Nirvana Team.

A strong sense of dissatisfaction surged through Bai Yewei's heart, instantly casting a shadow over her good mood.

But she was extremely shrewd, and her face remained calm, only her slender fingers tapping lightly twice on the edge of the tablet.

She quickly responded with the order: arrange for men to stake out the exit of the night amusement park, and at any cost, seek an opportunity to hunt down Blood Lord. He must not be allowed to leave alive!

Having done all this, she acted as if nothing had happened, handed the tablet back to the maid, closed her eyes again, and said to the expert, "Continue."

After the cosmetic procedure was completed, Bai Yewei took Bai Miya to a sauna filled with herbal steam.

In the rising steam, both mother and daughter had a healthy rosy glow on their skin.

“Miya,” Bai Yewei spoke slowly, her voice sounding somewhat ethereal in the steam, “After much consideration, I believe that your marriage to Li Yuanxiu is the best choice.”

Bai Miya was taken aback, a hint of unease flashing across her face: "Mom, why are you bringing this up again? Li Yuanxiu... he likes Di Nanyin."

She did have a good impression of the handsome and tall Li Yuanxiu, but the man was determined to be in love with Di Nanyin.

A cold glint flashed in Bai Yewei's eyes, but her tone remained calm: "What if... Di Nanyin is no longer here?"

Bai Mia was stunned upon hearing this and looked at her mother: "Won't this be discovered?"

"As long as things are arranged properly, there won't be any surprises." Bai Yewei's voice carried an undeniable air of control. "Li Yuanxiu is a rare talent, and Madam values ​​him highly. In the future, he is very likely to become another vice-captain of the Insect Nest, and it's not impossible that he might even surpass your mother's achievements. I'm paving the way for you. My position may seem glamorous, but it's actually fraught with danger. While Madam Pustules is in seclusion, I've managed the team impeccably, expanded our influence, and cooperated with the Old Core Organization. But who knows what tomorrow will bring? If I'm gone one day, what will happen to you, this silly girl who has a pretty face and figure but whose strength has been slow to return to LV3?"

She paused, looking at her daughter's pale face, and softened her tone: "If you marry Li Yuanxiu, you'll have someone to rely on in the future. I'll naturally 'grant' your wish when I find an opportunity. Right now, our primary task is to get rid of Night Owl as soon as possible and not let him have a chance to turn things around."

In Bai Yewei's eyes, what Blood Lord? It's a joke. Didn't he just level up by using forbidden techniques? Why not just call him the Profound Heaven Evil Emperor? Bai Miya lowered her head, her fingers twisting together. She felt a mix of fear, dependence on her mother's arrangements, and uncertainty about the future.

About an hour ago...

Pingdong District, located on the edge of the restricted area of ​​the night amusement park.

This area is heavily contaminated with memes, and the Ash Dolls are very active, but this also means a greater harvest of Resentment Crystals.

A pair of reincarnated brothers—the elder brother Lian Xuan (Level 2 Spirit Medium, Yin Observer) and the younger brother Lian De (Level 2 Priest, Shrine Master)—are hunting cautiously here.

Their father gave them these two names because he particularly admired Liu Bei.

The two brothers work together seamlessly, excelling at coordinated attacks. Lian Xuan is adept at sensing the movements of spirits and binding them, while Lian De is skilled at using the shrine to cast various spells. Together, they have even killed a Level 3 Reincarnator, making them somewhat famous among independent Reincarnators.

Lian Xuan was observing his surroundings with a specially made telescope that could see through part of the contamination layer when suddenly his expression changed drastically, and he growled, "Not good! Retreat! It's... Ash Corpse!"

Ash ghouls are evil spirits that inhabit the Oblivion Layer! They rarely enter the Lost Layer!

The two brothers have ventured into the Lost Layer to hunt Ash Dolls and obtain Resentment Crystals many times before, but this time they've actually run into a brick wall!
At the edge of the telescope's field of vision, a twisted ghoul, covered in thick ash and seemingly composed of countless pained faces, was leading a massive swarm of ash humanoids, surging toward them like a tide!
The terrifying aura emanating from the ash ghouls made them tremble even from that distance!
The two brothers made a snap decision and turned to run! They were incredibly fast, clearly showing their extensive experience.

However, the ash ghouls were faster, and the ash humanoids seemed to be under command, closing in from all directions.

Lian Xuan and Lian De were locked in a fierce battle. Lian De's shrine kept shining, dispelling the approaching ashes, while Lian Xuan used his spiritual medium power to temporarily imprison powerful individuals. The two brothers fought desperately back to back, and finally managed to fight their way out through sheer grit.

But in the instant of breaking through, the ash ghoul approached like a ghost, a claw formed from ash grazing past Lian De's shoulder! Although it did not cause serious physical damage, a chilling resentment directly invaded his soul!

"Ugh!" Lian De groaned, feeling dizzy and his fear and negative emotions were amplified, causing his SAN value to plummet!
"Ade!" Lian Xuan supported his younger brother, and seeing his instantly pale face and dazed eyes, his heart sank to the bottom.

He glanced at the relentless tidal wave of ash behind him, then looked ahead at the restricted zone—the Night Amusement Park.

"Go there!" Lian Xuan gritted his teeth, supported his younger brother, and used his last bit of strength to rush towards the night amusement park.

For them now, the unknown terror within the restricted area might be slightly better than the certain death behind them. At least, there might be rules to follow there.

It was fortunate that these were Ash Ghouls from the Lost Layer; if they had encountered them in the Annihilation Layer, the brothers would probably be dead by now.

Next, just like Jiang Jin and Blood Lord's experience, Lian Xuan and Lian De, guided by the strange rules, found the Annabelle doll and boarded the slowly rotating Ferris wheel.

Inside the cramped sedan chair, the two brothers slumped on the floor, panting heavily.

Lian De's SAN value continued to drop, and his body trembled slightly. Lian Xuan held his hand tightly, constantly comforting him.

"Brother..." Lian De's voice was weak and filled with lingering fear, "This time... will we be able to get out?"

Looking out the window at the increasingly distant, desolate, and gloomy amusement park, Lian Xuan forcibly suppressed his unease and gave a reassuring smile: "Don't be afraid, Ade. What storms haven't we weathered? We've overcome far more dangerous situations before, haven't we? As long as I'm here, I'll definitely get you out of here."

Looking at his younger brother's young yet weathered face, he felt a surge of protectiveness. The two brothers had relied on each other since childhood, and after becoming reincarnators, they had supported each other to this day, their bond incredibly deep.

"But this is our first time entering a Western-style horror instance..."

Lian Xuan said firmly, "If we follow the rules and are careful, we can always find a way out. Remember, no matter what happens, stay close to me and don't separate."

Lian De nodded and gripped the shrine tightly.

As the Ferris wheel continued to rise, the lights inside the gondolas began to flicker uneasily, as if foreshadowing an impending unknown terror...

The two brothers clenched their fists, praying that they could survive this ordeal!

(End of this chapter)