Over the next few days, the group accelerated their pace. Perhaps because of Li Xiangyi's presence, the journey was smooth and peaceful, with no further ambushes.
That day, the party arrived at a small village named Ping'an Village.
The village looked quiet and tranquil, but strangely, every household had its doors tightly shut, and no one was to be seen outside. An oppressive atmosphere hung heavy in the air.
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