City of Exotic Beasts.

Summary

Gao Yang is tasked with investigating a theft at Beigui Funeral Home, where 12 corpses were stolen. He receives a badge from Xia Li for unrestricted access and reviews surveillance footage, suspecting a group was involved in the heist. After gathering clues, he returns to Xia Li, who requests a ghost story. Despite his initial hesitation, Gao Yang begins to recount a chilling tale about the Wang Family Village massacre, captivating Xia Li, who reacts with fear and excitement. The chapter ends with Gao Yang using a key as a storytelling prop, setting the stage for more eerie revelations.

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