The Stone Carver.

Summary

Zhou Ying Ran's words prompted the village chief to express his concerns about a long-standing curse affecting their village. He reluctantly agreed to share details but warned of potential consequences. The protagonist decided to confront the curse, motivated by a desire to honor their grandfather. The village chief revealed that Widow Liu's suicide was influenced by village gossip, deepening his guilt. The villagers were fearful of her spirit, complicating the situation. The village chief mentioned a Taoist priest's involvement, who had placed a corpse face down to break the curse, raising doubts about his methods. The protagonist sought to investigate a problematic ancestral grave, believing it might hold answers, and prepared to enter the forest alone, despite Zhou Ying Ran's protests.

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