I am Engaging in Competition in the Immortal Realm.

Summary

In a village haunted by mysterious laughter, Qin Shu discovers that families have been tying up their children at night due to fear. She encounters an elderly couple who reveal that the village is trapped, unable to leave. Qin Shu investigates and meets a spirit girl who plays at night, seeking companionship. The spirit, bound to a willow tree, cannot leave. Qin Shu proposes to help her escape by cutting a branch. When she does, both she and the spirit find they can exit the barrier. The village's plight remains unresolved, but hope emerges as the spirit leaves with Qin Shu, hinting at a potential resolution.

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