Qing Chen’s hands trembled the moment the two entered the Crimson Garden. It looked as though he had suddenly remembered something, and fear filled his eyes. "This is the Crimson Garden. You must remember that you cannot ever publicize that you’ve been here, and you cannot even tell anyone about this place."

Lu Yin grew curious. "Is this place that important?"

Qing Chen answered quietly, "This place is more important than you can possibly imagine."

"Why is no one here?" Lu Yin asked.

Qing Chen replied, "If no one’s here, then we’ll just look for them. I’ll take you to see everyone here, but if you find the Redback, say nothing. It’s practically impossible for a traitor to be hiding in this place."

Lu Yin nodded and fell silent, and Qing Chen did not say anything further either. He led Lu Yin along a flowing stream.

If Qing Chen were replaced with a woman, the scenery that they passed through would be the most beautiful place imaginable for a date. However, despite such a scenic backdrop, the fear in Qing Chen’s eyes only grew stronger with each passing moment, and the same was also true of Lu Yin. This place was lovely to look at, but he was trying to suppress a rising sense of panic.

Red flowers rained from the sky, almost as if they were trying to bury the two men.

After a brief time walking, Lu Yin’s ears twitched, and he looked in front of...