Chapter 564

The scene was bleak and lifeless.

The land inside the forbidden area was barren, devoid of grass or any signs of life. Exposed rocks jutted out sharply, casting eerie shadows.

Separated by the iron fence, the contrast between the two sides was striking. Outside, while the plants had lost their leaves to autumn, some greenery still persisted. Pine trees stand resilient among the seasonal changes. Inside the fence, however, there was only desolation.

Even the crows circling above seemed reluctant to fly over this wasteland, as though instinct warned them to stay away.

The group took in the view with unease. Despite the strangeness of the scene, the well–trained subordinates maintained their composure. One of them turned to Tiffany and asked, “Madam, the path is open. Shall we proceed?”

Tiffany agreed, “Let’s go.”

She didn’t get back into the car but instead led the way on foot, Richard walking beside her with his hand in hers. The rest of the group followed closely.

The moment they stepped onto the barren ground, they could feel a change in the air. It was thinner, heavy with a strange, stale quality that made it difficult to breathe. Tiffany frowned, her discomfort clear.

Noticing this, Richard waved his hand, and a light breeze swirled around them, dispersing the stale air and making it easier to breathe.

Tiffany glanced at him. “This place is so empty. Could it be that the person we’re looking for got scared off because we brought so many people?”

she needed to come alone. This confidence

pulled a lollipop from his pocket, unwrapped it, and held it

Tiffany accepted without hesitation.

breath, “Seriously? That’s just cruel. She takes a few steps, and he’s already pampering her. No one cared when I was struggling to run ten miles the other

walking nearby, hesitated before

Gary sighed.

and Richard, the rest of the group remained tense. The eerie silence of the forbidden area heightened their senses, and

for a leisurely stroll. His relaxed demeanor came not from carelessness but confidence, an assurance that nothing here could

subordinates felt a wave of relief. Though

still no buildings or

it possible we have been led here as a joke?‘ Tiffany thought. Refusing to believe it,

some distance, the barren landscape gave

distance. Despite its decay it still retained traces of its former glory. The size and intricate architecture hinted

stopped in her tracks, staring at the structure. A strange, uneasy feeling gripped her chest. It was as though something inside

to Richard, her voice low. “I feel off.

and gave it a

stepped forward together, entering the building, their subordinates following closely

were clean, the furniture, like the table, chairs, and antique vases, were neatly arranged. Even the paintings

softly as he inspected the room. “The Azure Sea Royal Family was rumored to have incredible treasures, but I

“It’s such a waste to leave

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