When the group rode back to Longyang Town, it was already late at night. The city gates were closed, so they could only dismount and eat something at the ghost market before entering the city at dawn.

The ghost market was still bustling, but the vendors were different from before; I didn't see any of the familiar faces.

Lan Ya Mei didn't know what was going on either. Logically speaking, they didn't have any other way to make a living, so why did they stop selling? Had something unexpected happened? Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel worried.

The three of them sat down, ordered three bowls of hot wontons, and a few sesame cakes. They ate heartily with braised meat. The owner quickly brought over a small plate of pickled garlic, saying ingratiatingly, "It's a free gift. We'll have more if you need more."

Before, I felt like the poorest person at the ghost market, unable to afford anything. This kind of extravagant spending spree was truly a first for me. A feeling of triumph and satisfaction washed over me, and in that instant, I understood why I wanted to be rich.

With so many people around, the three of them kept quiet and ate heartily.

Soon, someone at the next table started whispering, "Have you heard? Someone was killed in the village up ahead. I heard they were hacked to pieces."

"Exactly, I heard about it too. Apparently, it was a robbery. So it's true that you shouldn't flaunt your wealth. It's always better to be low-key."

The three were completely confused. Someone else had been killed? They couldn't help but become suspicious.

"Who told them to latch onto a powerful figure? They found good jobs in Longyang Town, and I heard the couple earns more than the county magistrate. Can you believe how envious others are? Sigh, they've lost money."

Only then did the three of them realize that they were talking about Er Gou and his wife.

At this moment, a vendor selling glutinous rice balls nearby said, "I happened to see it that day, and I was so scared that I peed my pants."

"Really? Tell us quickly." The surrounding diners became interested, gathered around, and craned their necks to wait.

The three of them also perked up their ears to listen.

"Really, that person was incredibly fast, almost flashing past me. I didn't think much of it and kept walking, only to find two dead bodies on the road. I was so scared I peed my pants. I ran home as fast as I could and drank a bowl of rooster blood to calm down."

"Then why don't you report it to the authorities?" someone said with a sigh.

"How foolish! If I report this to the authorities, what if I'm made to take the blame?"