Hu Yuan walked with a firm and brisk pace, silently reciting in his mind the coordinates of the backup residence provided by Consultant Zhang of the Superpower Bureau. Guiding the others along the guidance of those mysterious numbers, he wove through the intricate alleys of Guichuan. Finally, at the end of a quiet and deep alley, an antique quadrangle courtyard quietly appeared before their eyes like a quietly sleeping giant beast. The courtyard seemed immersed in the embrace of time, leaving the surrounding hustle, bustle, and busy life as mere passersby, accompanied only by the whispers of the breeze and the gentle murmurs of time.
According to the information in Consultant Zhang's letter, Hu Yuan gently stroked the seemingly ordinary bronze ring on the courtyard gate and softly chanted a spell. Following his words, the gate slowly opened like a bridge connecting history and reality, leading them into a world full of the unknown and mystery. The layout inside the courtyard was neat and orderly, with every single brick and tile revealing the owner's meticulous design—clean yet retaining an antique charm that made people involuntarily slow their steps, afraid of breaking this tranquility.
Hu Yuan turned around and gestured for everyone to gather. When everyone had crowded into this tiny space, their tense nerves finally relaxed, and a relieved smile bloomed on each person's face as if they had found a temporary haven.
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